Mariah Carey - If only you knew & Over the rainbow - Reaction & Analysis

Mariah's tribute performance to Patti Labelle in 1998 is a fan favorite and highly requested for a reaction video, so here it is! My reaction to & vocal analysis of Mariah Carey performinc "If only you knew" and "Somewhere over the rainbow".
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[@anthonystone8338]

Go vote for her ROCK N HALL OF FAME, she is slipping fast.

[@MJXX3]

Rock n hall of fame shouldn’t be fan voted

[@SpaghettiPlays]

@@MJXX3 theyre not purely fan voted-someone can correct me if im wrong, but the artists who are nominated all have a "fanvote" so the top 5 of those fan votes can be presented with the other inductees for that year.

[@ilovetati91]

@@SpaghettiPlays yes, it only counts as one ballot out of 300+

[@AndreRodrigues-qd6cu]

This tribute is gorgeous! Her runs and transitions are incredible. It's unbelievable how many techniques she brings in this performance followed by a strong beat, but she still manages to preserve the emotional quality.❤

[@ciarrajohnson3849]

Mariah hated this angelic performance💔💔

[@lourencovieira5424]

@@ciarrajohnson3849 why?

[@ciarrajohnson3849]

@@lourencovieira5424 Why does she criticize anything she does❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓#PonderThat

[@ciarrajohnson3849]

#AlfredsBaby

[@rhettmitchell]

⁠​⁠@@lourencovieira5424 I think she felt like she didn’t do as good as she could’ve for Ms. Patti. She idolizes Patti, so I think she was just a bit disappointed by her performance. Which is crazy to me and most lambs, bc this is one of my favourite performances ever

[@rachunjaikaew818]

This rendition broke me in tears.

[@jenpot25]

There maybe higher and louder vocals but Mariahs way of singing is way beyond. Her artistic expression stands out.

[@ciarrajohnson3849]

She hated this performance, though💔💔#ImagineThat

[@vidalflores7247]

Mariah’s Voice is so Unique, there will never be another 🙌🏻👑

[@GARdotETH]

For me, this performance and the Stevie Wonder tribute she did around 20 years ago are two of the best vocal showcases ever. I love it when she uses her lower voice which she does on the Stevie Tribute but then takes us in to the stratosphere 👀She's just amazing.

[@jcarloshm066]

YES

[@ciarrajohnson3849]

She hated this angelic performance💔💔She had a cold here and didn’t like her sound😳😳 #IDK

[@user-gp4fm4id4o]

she arranges and composes her music, she is so talented 😍🥲

[@benzmusiczone]

This is one of my all time favorite Mariah Carey performances.

[@LUCASDOMINGUES21]

My sweet Lord ! This performance is on my top 3 favorites by Mariah And the backing vocals are the cherry in this cake This is really beautiful 💛💙💜

[@sartemarkify]

Still flabbergasted tho how many people criticize her vocal quality anf ability. She is not being appreciated by some wc is confusing

[@user-gp4fm4id4o]

its called jelousy...and still being shameless copying her lol

[@mcis4ever]

3.27 thee anniversary of this icon! 🦋♈️💅🏻

[@KevinPlaysGuitar]

Wow, what an amazing performance! She nailed Patty's song so well. I think I know what you meant by the background vocals being in sync and accompanying her so well. 😍 As always, great reaction!🤍🤍🤍

[@ilovetati91]

I would say this is her prime. Her musicality, agility, the vocal timbre...all amazing. She had less ease in the upper belts but the musicality made up for it. The next year is when her voice declined pretty heavily

[@whisperriah]

even tho its true that rainbow is her vocal decline, but a part of me adore the tone she had in rainbow era

[@outsideskippy1997]

I would say her prime is 1990-1997. In the butterfly era she has good moments, but overall she loses consistency to a significant extent that it is no longer her prime.

[@AndreRodrigues-qd6cu]

React to Patti Labelle's tribute to Mariah last year. She was 79 and she nailed. Love takes time is the name of the song❤

[@benedickcastillo3070]

I got goosebumps the same time you got them too. Amazing vocals.

[@ZeCabreirasJournal]

I love this performance to. I always watch it repeatedly. And Go vote for her ROCK N HALL OF FAME!

[@strangerthings88]

Beautiful reaction and I completely agree her low notes are so overlooked and just has unique and heavenly as her high ones ❤

[@MOONS83]

The #1 vocalist is definitely Mariah Carey, then #2, a very very VERY underrated singer called Tina Arena, #3 is Brandy (this is my top 3 😅)

[@natsuplay8808]

Mmariah is the moment i would say her prime for me was ended at 2018 when she really just give up on every high note but all over her carer she was doing her best to slay also i hope she find a way to heal and use that new special instrument she have now🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@strangerthings88]

Her prime definitely did not end in 2018 c’mon now. Prime means near flawless vocals. I have no doubt if she didn’t have nodules or got them removed early her voice would still be show stopping today like Patti Label even in her 80’s

[@natsuplay8808]

@@strangerthings88 she need to solve her vocal problem tho I still beleive she can do it again i hope this upcoming tour will be a big suprise

[@strangerthings88]

@@natsuplay8808 me too. The nodules are her problem though, but she does sound soo good singing lower. It’s just as powerful and impressive to me ❤️

[@outsideskippy1997]

I would say her prime could either be defined as 1990-97, 93/92-96, 1990-2005, 1990-2010, but definitely not ending in 2018

[@ambratotti3697]

There's not gonna be born another one like Mariah!!!👑👑👑 There are and were amazing singers in this world but...No one can touch her and there's not gonna be another one like her! She's in her own league “The palace now has a queen and the goosebumps will continue.”😁❤️👑

[@wbillswbills9276]

Yaaassss... I love when you react every Mariah's performance. Good or not but like it. More Mariah please❤❤❤

[@mariahcareylambily1927]

That performance is so iconic. Thank you for the reaction, i loved it 😍

[@DallasSniper]

Mariah was sick when she sung this night, but still pulled it off gracefully

[@AndreRodrigues-qd6cu]

Thank you!!!! I love this performance ❤❤❤

[@mijalakis3]

Ms. Labelle is Mariahs Godmother and a huge influence I her music

[@mJ-sm4ss]

one thing that I love that some of you may not know, is that Celine dion and husband are in front row as well... Celine performed that night as well, "treat her like a lady" song,.. but I love the idea that Mariah is giving such a rasp and emotion in this combo of songs,.. she may not be belting long notes but the emotive capabilities are unmatched.

[@Chrissiah]

Your reactions are always top notch! Oh, and this performance is legendary.

[@HegeOfficial]

Thank you so much ❤️☺️

[@cruelty83]

This is very good performance. Love that too! ❤

[@ManifestationPowerhouse]

🤍 Thank you for keeping us happy with more Mariah videos! I love your Mariah analysis I’d love you to do her Hero 1999 in Italy with Pavarotti

[@AndreRodrigues-qd6cu]

I love this performance! I have watched this video at least ten times😂❤

[@Meliryahir]

Today Is her B-day also💜

[@dxnnyphxntom1212]

butterfly tone always do something on me

[@LCtheman]

Love your reaction and appreciation 🙏🏽

[@danielrushjr.5788]

This was so fun! I didn’t realize this was your first time watching this one! I love the way you appreciate her artistry, your videos are 🔥🔥

[@MOONS83]

Well, this is what makes Mariah Carey, Mariah Carey 🦋✨

[@user-cp6vn4wc2i]

Please react to Mariah's Surprise Performance to fans with Jimmy Fallon. It's literally one of her best performances. Thank you!

[@AndreRodrigues-qd6cu]

Up!! She is at her forties and it's a wonderful performance❤

[@LamontAnthony-iu9uq]

Listen too and "you dont remember" and till the end of time mariah carey

[@erikburmester5228]

Hege, I like your reaction. I feel the same about this Mariah performance. Don't worry about your english. There are not enough words in any language that can describe how amazing she sings.🤍

[@JahricLago]

I alsooo love her amazing low notes! If you haven't yet, please review 'You and I', it's amazing! 🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️😍

[@frankly5491]

Omg please react to Celine’s version of Over the Rainbow. It’s beautiful

[@eltonsouzasantos4875]

👑

[@TheArtofBeingReacts]

🙌🏾Love your stank face @2:50 😂😂😂

[@HegeOfficial]

Hahahah 😄❤️

[@abnairsultan1564]

Im here to introduce our Asia's Phoenix MORISSETTE AMON she's mariah carey of the philippines i hope you react to her please check it out her cover of i wanna know what love is on MYX LIVE

[@Bigdrip840]

You should have played Whitney introducing Patti as she sang a little piece of if only u knew before Mariah came out, they right after that released their duet soon after this show! I remember being like they were both there , Whitney was there cuz she received the first award Patti was getting the year before where Patti sang for her! So not sure why she didn't sing for Patti too but only presented!

[@StopoverScout]

White heart hehhe. Love mariah! Thanks

[@zaventatian724]

♥

[@markdavidignacio9073]

Please do also a reaction and analysis of Mariah Carey's You and I (Stevie Wonder Tribute). Thank you.

[@honeysvw]

Omg yes! That performance is everything ❤

[@markdavidignacio9073]

@@honeysvw 🙌👏

[@ciarrajohnson3849]

She had a cold @ this time, but insisted on doing this for Patti. Mariah hated this angelic performance because she didn’t like her sound. That background earned their money that night♥️♥️👊🏿#ThatTransition❓#MariahHatedThisPerformance🥺#PattiIsHerKids’Godmother #AlfredsBaby #MariahHadAColdHere😳

[@michaelamartey2331]

🤍🤍🤍 please react to The One Mtv live performance by Mariah please

[@strangerthings88]

Have you done Mariah Vision of Love GMA 1990?? Just her, piano and two background singers. Her best version imo

[@George-ux6zz]

💟💟💟

[@fuerchtnix1]

💛🧡❤💖🤍🤍

[@mannyabergas9390]

Not sure if you can try Morissette Amon from mariah influences. Emotion, fly like bird, against all odds etc.

[@StacyBells0806]

what she lacked in vocal integrity (her voice sounded damaged) she more than made up with and musicianship and skills.

[@paul8228]

Hi Hege Love your reactions, and emotional honesty. However I am intrigued, by the fact that you were so emotionaly impacted by Dimash, and yet you have only ever done 3 reactions to his amazing music. There is so much more content of his music to explore and react to. I am just wondering if you would ever do another reaction to Dimash's music.

[@LamontAnthony-iu9uq]

D broncitus during this time coming off her tour

[@George-ux6zz]

You should hear Morrisette Amon sing, AKIN KA NA LANG and I WANT TO KNOW WHAT LOVE IS and FLY LIKE A BIRD. All songs Mariah Cary sung. Morrisette can sing everything Mariah can sing, i promise you will not be disappointed. Everything except AKIN KA NA LANG that is.

[@maryamtara2934]

Karaoke singer fr

[@kingjuicy3023]

Well… she can sing most of them but not as good unfortunately😢she’s either pitchy or she changes the arrangement. Incredible singer though

[@KB-om9ol]

Why are you talking about another singer… this is about Mariah. Not a wanna be Mariah.

[@codywalsh2075]

Living in Mariah's shadow lmao

[@George-ux6zz]

@@kingjuicy3023 That's not true

[@GgRdario]

The greastest vocalist 🎉

[@rosegarden2223]

🤍🎶🐦

[@AndreRodrigues-qd6cu]

🤍

[@BaldyLocksWigs]

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[@launavars5436]

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[@strangerthings88]

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