Mariah Carey - Anytime You Need A Friend (Live at Tokyo Dome) | Vocalist From The UK Reacts

[@TheCharlieSmithChannel]

OK so for those that keep telling me how tall she is, I wasn't talking about height. Height doesn't really make any difference 😂

[@user-wl4wp1dt3q]

hehe there where over 100000 people there

[@theoneandonly2503]

The audience is quiet because this is Japan! Culturally, they respect the performer by listening carefully in silence. This is the Mariah the world fell in love with. Her voice was absolutely exquisite here. She could belt so high with that candy/feminine quality with no twang or barrier at all. A fully free sound, with occasional grainy quality and lightning quick/thunder-like dynamic control for explosive belts. The lower parts are also super rich and ringing.

[@trentmiller]

That whole Tokyo dome performance is truly a vocal masterclass

[@jolennon8629]

You can believe in me when I tell you the C&C Club remix (the one w 10 minutes) of Anytime You Need a Friend features maybe the craziest and hardest vocals of her entire discography. A must listen. It would be nice if you reacted to it

[@kylewippel6492]

that's the ONE SONG I always bring up as her TOUGHEST VOCALS...to the Trinity debate...Whitney and Celine could not keep up with Mariah in this song (and many others)...but that song is the one that even their fanatics are taken aback!! Do MORE MARIAH LIVE!!!

[@jaysoncooley8140]

💯 a must listen.

[@strangerthings88]

Agreed

[@sarahlind24]

Agreed!

[@DS-zx6tl]

ONE HUNDRED!

[@jolennon8629]

The audience is quiet but I can guarantee they enjoyed the concert. She sold out 3 nights, 50.000 people each. Two years later, in 1998, she came back with her next tour for 4 more dates and broke a record: sold 200.000 tickets in under ONE HOUR.

[@MarchFerrer]

Well, SHE'S MARIAH CAREY OUR QUEEN!!! 👑✨

[@El-00L]

Yeah, but when Mariah said "Thank U Tokyo" they're screaming so loud

[@AsifKhan-ju4ld]

Only Americans scream mid performance

[@chrisofstars]

It's a Japan culture thing. They are always like this.

[@ciarrajohnson3849]

Asia is respectful. They wait til you’re done to cheer👊🏿

[@sherrifigueroa1272]

She wrote this for herself to get thru her tough times when she felt alone in a difficult situation & not understood 🤩🥰🦋

[@TheCharlieSmithChannel]

Thanks for that Sherri. I appreciate the information 😁

[@ofacilitadordoingles]

Mariah was a MONSTER BEAST in the 90’s!

[@rogersimpson8871]

Truth!

[@yhra90]

She wrote this in the perspective of how God would talk to her. Very simple, yet powerful.

[@occimio]

Great reaction. Mariah is the absolute best. This song should have gotten more credit when it was out, especially the message,. The fact that she wrote it from the perspective of what she thought God would say to somebody who is lonely. Also, listen to the full remix. It is called the c + c remix, and it is almost 11 minutes long, and incredible. The things she does vocally in that song are 🔥🔥🔥

[@jasonkimble2363]

Mariah is THEE vocalist of all vocalists!!!!

[@codywalsh2075]

Fly like a bird is another gospel song from Mariah you'll love

[@Davidpleasure]

If you can hear, Kelly price is singing background. She’s a bad ass singer herself. Wait till her hears Mariah’s version of I wanna know what love is

[@TheCharlieSmithChannel]

Yes I know she was one of only a handful of voices on the track wasn't she. It sounded like a choir but it was actually just a few people. One of whom was Kelly. And yes she's a bad ass. I react to gospel every Sunday so she's been on here a few times 😉

[@kev121]

You can hear Kelly, but the vocalist whose voice really stands out is Melonie Daniels, also a bad ass vocalist.

[@denmarkbuenaventura4870]

Queen Mariah back in the 1996 is untouchable.. her vocals that time is out of this world .. no one can hold a candle against queen mariah carey.. we lambs love her to death...

[@GiuseppePascuale928]

“What I wouldn’t have given to have been there!” SAME As for the low key crowd, it has been said that Japanese concert audiences at that time tended to err on the side of being polite to the performer and listening intently instead of cheering throughout the show ☺️

[@Derek-Barbosa]

Mariah Carey is one of the best, if not THE BEST, song writers of all-time! I'm amazed and in awe, not only of her voice, but the many beautiful songs she has written! She doesn't get enough credit. Her music is amazing. I am in awe of her forever.

[@levantineking98]

Welcome to the amazing world of Mariah Carey, one of the greatest vocalists of all time. Loved your reaction, please react to more! Vision of Love - Mariah Carey is a good one. Also she writes and produces all her music

[@rad7846]

Nothing is wrong with the crowd, most are japanese and they are very respectful, in this is case both to the performer as well the other audience with them.

[@chrisofstars]

I feel like it gives more disrespect than respect to not react to good music with movement and energy, but clearly Japan disagrees 😅

[@Goldun-nah]

@@chrisofstarsthey want to honor their performance. It’s their culture. When in Rome.

[@waltercabulisan8202]

Spectacular performance of Mariah Carey. I truly believe, she's one of a kind vocalist. Angelic voice and I adore her sooo muchhh!!! 💯💯💯🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭❤️❤️❤️🎶🎶🎶

[@fz634]

You should react to her Grammy performance of we belong together and fly like a bird

[@DoyouthinkofmeR]

Mariah Carey is the best selling Western artist in Japan. Music box is one of the best selling Western albums in Japan. The audience through the concert doesn't interact in the middle of the songs cause for them Mariah is the supreme vocalist and they totally respect her. The applause is always and only at the end of every song. Because of her huge sales there Mariah included songs on her albums only for Asian markets sometimes. Mariah chose to mix the remix on the live version on daydream tour because she sung new vocals on her remixes. A trend that she is credited as the queen of remixes!

[@eleeveeayees3425]

East and Southeast Asia are her most supportive fans.

[@michellima6069]

Listen to the extended version of this song released last year I think, that's insane

[@MOONS83]

Anytime you need a friend, Make it happen and Joy to the world live performances are so so energetic ❤

[@kev121]

Oh and this remix as well as the ones Mariah did with David Morales made her the remix queen, I title I would argue she still holds because she elevated remixes to more than just an afterthought by going in and re-recording vocals and creating new melodies.

[@rogersimpson8871]

Dreamlover remixes are also 🔥🔥🔥

[@miguzola]

You'll love Make it happen from the same tour!

[@DarrellMarch90]

This is Japan. The Japanese. Feel it is respectful to stay quiet during the song and applause afterwards. She actually says during this concert you can tell where the americans are because they are the loudest people i. The audience 😅

[@WaynesPokeWorld]

I don’t know it’s my autism, the fact I love Mariah or a combination of both but I listen to at least one song from the Tokyo Dome concert EVERY day. It’s her vocal masterpiece ❤

[@callan9767]

I recommend checking out Mariah performing her song “Vanishing” in a rehearsal for SNL in 1990. Mariah’s only about 20 in that performance, right at the beginning of her career, and it’s just her voice, a piano and some backing vocalists. It’s so raw and soulful and, in my opinion, one of the greatest vocal performances I’ve ever heard by anyone.

[@mezmerized4lifejay654]

Loved your reaction bro. You gotta hear Mariah’s “Without You” live @ Tokyo Dome 🔥 She has a choir and massive long belts

[@carofans]

More Mariah please

[@adamjohan7583]

Omg... that angelic tone 1:07 ... I dont know what it is but its haunting me and Im addicted to it .. Mariah vocal in this era was truly from heaven... ❤❤❤❤

[@Linkinfan1982]

My favorite Mariah song of all time. It is a masterpiece. Glorious vocals, that only she can do. I’ve never heard someone sing like this ever. This is already a tough song to sing and yet the remix (you must hear it!) is vocal suicide! Absolutely stunning!

[@JM-zw8cq]

i want to agree except i cant jjst have one fav of anything but its def one of the too that hit me in my gut every time, often ill tear up singing along

[@alexandresousa338]

More Mariah 😭 she has so many songs w gospel background

[@reycomojares8083]

THATS WHY SHE IS STILL THE BEST SINGER IN THE PHILIPPINES

[@MalcolmSoaries]

When it picks up in the end with the choir, I lose it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Also that last little riff at the end gets me every time! UGH, this live rendition is so fabulous. Anything with Mariah, a choir, and an uptempo beat is iconic. Reminds me of the “My All” version when it picks up at the end. Love me some MC! 🦋

[@ryantimm9748]

I love Mariah in a ball gown. It’s insane to think how many records she sold and how popular she is in an age before digital/streaming platforms. I can’t imagine how it would be different had she debuted during a modern age of streaming. She is a legend, and Mariah in her prime was UNTOUCHABLE.

[@fazzyvlogs3650]

Mariah Carey survived the evil music industry, made it on TOP without sacrificing a family member, without selling her soul, without completely losing herself and she kept her faith and continued to sing about Love, Faith, Jesus, God up to her latest albums. Im so proud of her ❤

[@fazzyvlogs3650]

No matter how hard they tried to put her down, and throw bricks at her name and damage her image, she keeps rising like a dark phoenix ❤❤❤

[@rogersimpson8871]

Well almost, her marriage to Tommy M was kind of a sacrifice.

[@bigbof6527]

Never get tired of this song. I can listen to it everyday all day and it is Uplifting. No artist nowadays sounds or comes close to this caliber of gifted singer. And she wrote it and produced it!

[@ricardoaugusto9694]

I feel the same: how can such a big sound come out of such a small person? ‘ well, it wasn’t until i had the pleasure to meet MC at a launch party for Loverboy that she is 5’9 out of heels. With the heels she was at least taller than me and I am 5’11. She looked powerful and that she can punch your face out yet not cos of the way she moves and speaks. She was phenomenally friendly. Incredible voice…seen her live 3 times.

[@TheCharlieSmithChannel]

To be honest I wasn't talking about height

[@bgarrett7583]

Yes Mariah has always been my fav female artist. She has 19 number one billboard singles, unfortunately this single didn't make the cut but it should have. She is gospel inspired along with hip hop & she has other gospel influenced songs. Fly like a bird is another favorite, the 2005 grammy performance of we belong together/fly like a bird is straight 🔥 The choir was amazing which also led to a standing ovation at the end of the performance. Make it happen is pure nostalgia from her second album

[@erickruiz-hl5vs]

#Day1🐑…. This is her greatest concert… I’ve seen her 15 times in concert ❤️❤️🙌🏻 *IDWC is the best performance of ANYTHING she’s ever done 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@charleneduplessis5640]

All in you mind is also a favourite Melt away Underneath the stars And lots more

[@SirRossco77]

I absolutely love this song and have since 1993! I play this song everyday as it speaks to me. Let’s me know that God is with us at all times! Absolute anthem ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Neonlike0]

Very typical of audiences in Japan to quietly take in the performance and not dance around. The outro is indeed a remix of the song.

[@brunoblack3740]

Ela pra mim continua sendo a maior vocalista de todos os tempos!

[@ashleywilliams3731]

You feel this song the way I did. It touched my soul and brought tears to my eyes. I love to see another person be moved by this song like I was.❤

[@SirRossco77]

This is a remix done live. The original is originally done with Robert Clivilles and David Cole back in 1993. My favourite remix of this song. The extended mix is 10:54. I love it ❤

[@guillo6317]

It's a great song from her third album if memory serves, not a lot of people remember it or recognize it, also she wrote it. I agree with the whole introduction of the video ha ha ha. This is a good one!!!

[@alonzoclarkston5638]

She’s at the top when it comes to vocals!

[@THEXtinafan101]

More Mariah reactions!!! We love them ❤️

[@deborahcarolstrongfuss8401]

This is one of her performances that proves why she is a legend. She's quiet a true legend.

[@fazzyvlogs3650]

The message is clear, God/Love energy is speaking through Mariah Carey's lyrics ❤ she's connected to the Divine

[@przemekpuciennik3263]

I’d love to see more your reactions to Mariah ❤

[@itsmetabby9319]

Please react to her Tokyo Dome 1996 Concert . it's perfection ✨😭🙏🦋

[@cheskahabot1617]

She wrote this from God’s POV, the same way she wrote the song Butterfly from her then husband’s POV. Such a genius writer.

[@positivealignment]

my fav Mariah Carey song. perfection!

[@KyuubiNemesis94]

She was unstoppable during daydream era.

[@WaynesPokeWorld]

The Japanese are very culturally reserved and polite. Mariah was trying to encourage them through the show to be loud and to project when singing ❤

[@rafaeleligiotorresrivera2050]

Mariah always and forever ❤

[@doeadear22cardenas74]

Now THIS is how you listen and react to this song. 🎶🔥❤️🎶

[@Andrea-cp8ng]

They added the remix for the occasion.

[@natashaarnfield2788]

I'll be there live Mariah with Wanya from BoysIIMen at Maduson Square Garedn, that version gives me goosebumps, she is my top female artist seen her live twice in the UK. She even delayed her show to allow me and my friend to pass through the tunnel where she was waiting at the MEN arena Manchester. My friend had vertigo and could not go back down the stairs. She is the sweetest most adorable person. ❤

[@itsmegeewun4959]

i truly understand what you said about being a vocalist and dont know this song of the Mariah Carey...

[@CyprusHot]

She’s so unique and beautiful - the greatest

[@michellemcgregor358]

Love her confidence and conviction esp with the hand on the hip, gosh she makes this performance look easy. I also like how she can easily change up or down a song, but it still stays to its originality. Her MTV & 90's early 2000 performances are a treat for sure. Thanks for reacting.

[@deeharris1856]

Heavenly voices..

[@Mimi-ud1mo]

More Mariah please!

[@vatyvibes7222]

So beautiful.. my childhood fav. When I used to pitch high.. she's gorgeous too

[@mercedespeluffo4978]

Mariah's golden age

[@cameronalexander1111]

Loved the reaction. The second half was a remix she has. She has like 10 remixes of this song and one was already recommended. I also recommend make it happen by her if you don’t know it esp live 95 at msg. ❤

[@cameronalexander1111]

Anytime you need a friend soul convention is currently my fav remix of this song. Only studio is out 😊

[@fazzyvlogs3650]

Fy like A bird Mariah Carey live at the grammys. EPIC performance

[@taylorstyrke592]

❤❤❤looking forward to more reaction videos about Mariah！🎉🎉🎉

[@mariahwhitneycelinejanetmadona]

The Queen

[@AdnanZManjal]

Technically it’s not a secular song (but a secular artist). Mariah mentioned many times the song was inspired by what god would say to someone in need. But indeed, this is one of the best performances. And the C+C Music Factory remix is epic. Vocals recorded and melody changed for that remix (she’s don’t that on many of her remixes, mainly with David Morales, and in fact was a pioneer in doing so at the time).

[@female1x]

Thee queen mariah carey no one compares

[@santolebron8738]

Thanks for reacting to my queen ❤

[@lisadirks766]

This performance is perfection

[@positivealignment]

you gotta watch her gospel feels song 'make it happen' live at madison square garden. so good!

[@timothyblack3322]

Amen. Love ❤️ you too, Timothy in Tallahassee, Florida 😎🌴

[@Mariaaa_xo]

Mariah is a legend. Who’s inspired an entire generation of singers. Including the very best of today. She has #19 No 1. hits (the most by any solo artist in music history) & wrote 18 of them. Unmatched legacy. Could you please react to Mariah Carey’s “Emotions” live at MTV Unplugged 👑🦋

[@elainemontford2861]

Thanks!

[@TheCharlieSmithChannel]

Thank you so much Elaine. I appreciate you 🌟 ❤️

[@elainemontford2861]

I love your channel, especially Gospel Sunday.

[@stevyyjay85]

Legendary performance. I loved your commentary.

[@tylerhackner9731]

That entire Tokyo dome concert was everything

[@nelsonribeirogomes1128]

Eu concordo plenamente e fielmente contigo Charlie, eu também fico extremamente atingido por essa explosão, de ritmo e som contagiante. Parabéns pelo ótimo trabalho. Eu amei de verdade. Vídeo incrível e magnífico. Brazil, São Paulo. 👏 ❤.

[@lolrachie1]

If you like the choir Check out 1996 Grammys One Sweet Day where she out sings boyz2men and a choir, 1992 Grammys If It’s over, and 2006 Grammys Fly like a Bird

[@mijalakis3]

"All hail and bow to Mariah Carey, The Queen of Divas, Protector of the vocal skills from the realm, Archiduchess of Vocal range/registers, Empress of agility, The unmatched, The Mellisma mother, The Goddess of Songwriting and producing, The one often imitated, but never duplicated, The embodiment of pure success",. My simpleton ears are not worthy of your talent but a simple sung phrase will be enough to heal me for all eternity.

[@eleeveeayees3425]

Where is Architect of Modern Pop?

[@positivealignment]

at the time this was the fastest selling concert ever. huge venue in Tokyo. she was huge in Japan. all I want for Christmas at the time was the biggest single in Japan chart history there which she does as her encore. the reason the audience was more subdued is Japanese are very polite

[@o6279]

She wrote this song from the point of view of what she thought God was say to someone who are down and out and need a friend. This is a remix of the original she recorded a bunch of remixes for this song. Another good performance of this song is Procters theater 93 which is the original version

[@hazeldrelich8148]

Beautiful song, she can sing ❤

[@wbillswbills9276]

Yaaasss... We love our Mariah Carey...

[@RodrigoOliveira-pg8rs]

That is just pure perfection ❤

[@BaddieRiah]

You HAVEEE to react to more music from her, idk how much songs yk abt Mariah but since u liked this so much u NEED to watch her “Make it Happen” live at Madison Square Garden 1995 performance which is VERY similar to this one. Not only are both her Madison Square Garden 1995 and Tokyo Dome 1996 arguably considered her 2 BEST concerts of all time, but the both “make it happen” and this song are VERY similar in the fact that they’re both uplifting and straight up Gospel songs relating to God. So u NEED to check out that performance.❤

[@alejandro12613]

i feel you man

[@kitaphotography761]

She was a monster at 90

[@drew1330]

More Mariah ❤❤❤❤❤

[@ole8499]

First time watching your reactions, really loved it and I like your vibe. I recommend reacting to another mariah gem called everything fades away. You won't be disappointed!

[@xejelah]

Mariah is KNOWN for her REMIXES. She's the first major pop singer to remix her songs with whole new vocals and sometimes even rewrote lyrics for her remixes. Mariah started doing major remixes and I do mean multiple remixes for her hit songs since Emotions. She gave you a snippet of the AYNAF remix here. She has a variety of this one that range from 5 minutes and the longest all the way up to 10 minutes. Some of her mixes are based off house music so they tend to be long.

[@Alebabe]

OMG when I heard you said if this was a remix or what cause it sounded different and that you cant imagine how the official remix would sound I got chills imagining telling you yeah theres actually a remix for this song and she tried to mix it in a lil bit at the end to add it to the show, and if you loves the original song?? Oh lord, let me tell you... The remix is gonna blow your mind, its a comolete masterclass masterpiece of vocal showcase and its LONG!! She goes completely OFF and beserk!!! She goes insane!!! Go listen and react to it cause you are up for a hypermega treat!!!! C&C club remix to be exact!!. And... You're welcomed!!

[@JorgeSamper44]

You should react to Make it Happen in Madison Square Garden 1995… she also has the choir and is one of her best performances ever.

[@OveRotstedt]

She had just released the remix of the song when this was aired.

[@lambchop3805]

You’re right the studio recoding doesn’t transition into the dance mix (which a separate 11 minutes dance remix. A must listen). But you also gotta listen to the album version.