Mariah Carey - If Only You Knew & Somewhere Over The Rainbow (Patti Labelle Tribute)

Mariah Carey’s tribute to Patti LaBelle during the 1998 Essence Awards singing a medley of “If Only You Knew” and “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” during the ceremony, which was held on April 10, 1998, at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Lyrics:
If Only You Knew
I must have rehearsed my lines
A thousand times
Until I had them memorized
But when I get up the nerve
To tell you the words
They never seem to come out right
Oh, If only you knew
How much I do, do love you
Oh, If only you knew
I said, You don't know how much I love you, Sugar
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Mmmmmm...
Where...
Troubles melt like lemon drops
Way above
That's where you'll find me
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Bluebirds Fly
And if those happy little bluebirds fly
Over the Rainbow, Why then
Then oh, why
Can't I
Why can't I
Why can't I
Tags:
Mariah Carey If Only You Knew Somewhere Over The Rainbow Medley Tribute Patti Labelle 1998 98 Essence Awards Madison Square Garden New York City NYC Live Performance

[@jsingit]

04/27/21 UPDATE: Mariah Carey referenced this performance by saying, "I didn't do so great on that - I need to watch it again, you guys." It appears, Mariah *did* watch this video again, later admitting on 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) “Okaaaay.. I guess it’s not so bad!” That would be an understatement! Thank you to the "Lambily" for all the views and comments on this video throughout the years!

[@eDryden97]

Where did she reference this.....

[@7818556]

this is 97 right? she must be 27 the time

[@mariahwhitneycelinejanetmadona]

@@7818556 98

[@Paul-hq2ge]

@@7818556 23 year old performance

[@ernesteinstein9619]

She realized she can’t sing like this again so she appreciates it more now. You know she ain’t lip syncing when her nostrils are wide open like here. Now she just poses and smiles like an overweight playboy bunny past her prime.

[@artu5550]

the way she belted sugar with her rasp was magical

[@jabreezy89]

ARTU Yess yes and yesss! Gave me goosebumps

[@catherinevaz6139]

And unique, too. The one and only MC!!

[@gingteng9803]

And DA RESONANCE

[@A.Jionni]

Sounded so good 😫😫

[@ismaelm.mbaangue9147]

The range👑

[@seerpou]

"not so bad" MY ASS. this is one of the most ethereally beautiful performances ever

[@codywalsh2075]

Girl wasn't thinking when she said that

[@matheuspaog]

Don't care if she wasnt on her prime, don't care if she is covering, don't care if her voice was raspy, this will always be one of mariah's best performances forever! Theses runs can melt some ears... Dear Lord

[@briannario7214]

Amen

[@Star69fan]

The raspiness and emotion in her voice made this performance exceptionally special

[@asiajackson3070]

matheuspaog Facts

[@ts-tc4ku]

I love when she sounds raspy ❤️❤️

[@seshmthombeni773]

She is the true darling, a God of music

[@iRIANHILTON]

Mariah humming slays all these new artist

[@irocemrockett1118]

Yessssss the humm alone! And when she opens up that mouth it's game over!

[@codywalsh2075]

Cruz Cruz I could listen to this women hum all day

[@mimilamb4lifemariahthequee679]

I do it and I never get tired of her...I only listen her voice...I seem mad but what am I supposed to do

[@nhuquynhnguyenbui5531]

Cody Walsh that's what I do everyday

[@cocoapuff_x]

Cody Walsh (insert lenny face)

[@mademiosellezandiii7729]

that “blue birds fly” riff is the reason i wake up every morning.

[@Zanderthegrape]

Absolutely. It’s the reason why I fly

[@emy_2510]

Thats what i typed into the search bar, next to mariah carey 🤣

[@bonita7841]

She slaps 👋 the blue birds 🤣

[@ToxicWareProductions]

Bitch was swatting flies for the gods at the end of her performance! You betta do ya thing miss! Absolutely adore this performance!

[@Tampabruh]

Lol, Yaaaas, YOU BETTER PREACH!

[@XeroFire22]

Yes indeed!

[@keyonford9760]

+Jordan DYING

[@epiyawne]

+Jordan OMG HAHAHAHAHAHA

[@ToxicWareProductions]

AIRBUS10 I'm a Mariah fan for life!

[@hughw2377]

when she does 'blue birds fly' run, that part is so visionary it's beautiful like a fairytale story 😍😢

[@mistaken5289]

OMG YES YOU CAN SEE THEM IN YOUR MIND WHEN SHE SINGS THAT!!

[@katrynapona]

Yess! Exactly how to describe that lol

[@Callofduty8678]

I just love the way she sings the word 'birds' I feel that shit.

[@chaoticneutral8040]

26 notes in just 4 seconds. Nobody will EVER touch the Queen

[@Cameron-wi9io]

That is the best part!!

[@BlackJesusAF]

THIS IS NOT A PERFORMANCE! THIS IS ART FUUUUUUCKKK 😍😍😍

[@mariax1010]

So true

[@gabrieltalavera4465]

Omg those runs and melisma. She is such a brilliant vocalist.

[@mariax1010]

@@gabrieltalavera4465 Ikr

[@queen-kc9pw]

Performing is a kind of art

[@BelikeAngel1121]

There's nothing better than seeing Mariah swatting the air when she hits the high notes

[@jstvondemand2529]

🤣🤣 Right!!

[@caleb8060]

Yessss she’s either swatting or punching! That’s how you know she feeling it!

[@jimmycmartinez]

Swat them damn flies to hell!!!

[@WilliamBrown-vb5ws]

I too loved her swatting the air after she hit an easy note for her natural alto to soprano voice.

[@kjhferwr7156]

I know something better than that! Mariah running on stage while hitting Make it happen high notes 🤣

[@edcardenass]

this is undoubtly one of the greatest Mariah's performances

[@milesdixon3011]

ikr

[@ThiHills]

Agree dahhlin'

[@harlem4244]

Absolutely

[@gabriraph]

She is amazing here, but i cant explain, her voice sounds so tired and raspy, like it was not healthy singing that way.

[@Eddy6159]

gabri raph there was nothing unhealthy about her singing her. She always sings with great technique. Her nodules were just acting up around this time.

[@mississippiqueen2u]

This was in honor of Patty. She was requested to sing. Mariah was sick...but she still did that! Even sick....she out sings all of the newer artists.

[@twistnloc3247]

SAy what?!?! She was sick singing like that

[@Pixiemaniac]

Yeah i read it somewhere to she was sick because of which her voice sounded different it was raspy. But that just added more to the performance. True living legend. I have only been listening to her recently. I wish the present generation instead of complaint that today's music sucks will search out for older artist like Mariah and appreciate her now rather than when it's too late.

[@tribijoey9903]

@@Pixiemaniac she wasnt sick, that's her voice during this time, it gets raspy cause she overused it, she didnt get much rest

[@audreyf9092]

TRIBI Joey she was, her voice was naturally raspy during this era but you can hear by how nasally her tone is in this

[@philipcohen958]

And sick Mariah casually slayed Somewhere Over The Rainbow, giving us the best rendition thus far

[@jemappelledemma]

Mariah’s tone is just incomparable

[@daysin_themoon]

the bluebirds fly is my favorite part of this whole performance

[@KristoffCruzBeatbox]

same i like her melisma.

[@artu5550]

that run is crazy

[@jamesmurphy-walsh8966]

Days In The Moon I love the ' I said you don't know how much ilove you' she is the greatest singer ever ❤

[@brianonlinenl]

Her tone there is very similar to the famous "Butterfly" riff. I love her creativity so much.

[@mistaken5289]

i keep replaying it because it's so beautiful and because it's jawdropping...how could she do that...

[@PrinceMontrey]

It’s the “then-nuh whyyyyiiiieeYyyyyyYYYYYaiiighyyyy” for me!!

[@nancyann78]

It's the "sugar" for me 😭

[@jestiny]

@@nancyann78 so sexy

[@poolcezanne8259]

Her raspiness sounds so good to my ears. I am disgusted how other singers faking a raspy voice just to show their uniqueness.

[@ilovetati91]

the lack of standing ovation is astounding. I swear people were pressed over her in the 90s

[@mrsheatherteske]

I agree, she deserved more. Hope it was just the camera and more stood

[@Landyn26]

They always have been. As soon as she vocally proclaimed her blackness with pride people turned on her.

[@RibsYTaccount]

@@Landyn26That’s crazy I had no idea she received negative feedback for expressing she is also black…

[@christopherdavis5593]

This is the best rendition of Somewhere over the rainbow ever. Completely different than the classic but still legendary, that is difficult to accomplish.

[@Tampabruh]

+Christopher Davis Yeah, it's gospel inspired. My favorite as well.

[@PetroleumJellay]

One of the few artists that can completely change the style of a song and still be considered just as great as the original.

[@CandaceLovesMusic]

It's a sort of cover of Patti's version. Go look it up!!

[@mr.4everepicchannel430]

+Candace Alexandria true

[@mr.4everepicchannel430]

i think Pattis version is better

[@ryansibz2532]

People overanalysing this performance, why? Coz she's the gold standard!!!

[@leebuckton3453]

Facts

[@ares6953]

True ! Always imitated never duplicated !

[@migueltelmo4252]

What an incredible night, Celine was seating front row, Whitney presenting the award while Mariah gave a perfect tribute.

[@mattiapiraino710]

omg really? didn’t know that

[@mindstone6883]

@@mattiapiraino710 Yes, at 1:22 I believe it was Celine who was wearing a white jumpsuit in the front row.

[@ChiChisWorld]

I remember complaining back then that she didn't sound the same and sounded raspy or "sick". Now I watch it in complete amazement and wish to hear her do something like this again.

[@LILRuthlessplaya88]

she did. it was her vocal chords saying save me, but she just kept singing.

[@gabriraph]

junkyjunk1979 She is amazing here, but i cant explain, her voice sounds so tired and raspy, like it was not healthy singing that way.

[@polobaluyut6816]

gabri raph it was completely healthy. Her nodules were just preventing her from singing clearly

[@1nsat1bleroblox10]

my girl ate that shit real bad don’t play with her!!

[@jrose1999]

Didn’t leave a single crumb 😩

[@samileconte2052]

When MARIAH touches your song it's not yours anymore ! BLESS

[@daydreamarts7016]

yeah every song she covered will be different hits. thats the way she is

[@SuctionzOnDiscord]

Didn’t take Patti song period

[@Matt-hn4zc]

That's so Random?! I think it’s better just me.

[@fhm1330]

That's right. Those songs were meaningless until Mariah made a cover. 😍😍😍

[@mahdidrake7449]

um yea don’t disrespect patti...

[@uchihaitachi5905]

The thing that separates MC from the countless list of other singers who use melisma is the insane musicianship. Her melismas always seem to fit perfectly with the melody and tempo of the song, to the point where you don't even realise just how much riffing she's actually doing. It virtually never comes across as excessive, to me at least. It always seems to add meaning and expression without being done for the sake of it or to show off. Too many singers often get carried away with showing off fancy runs that display great skill and technique but little to no musicality. That for me is why MC is one of the GOATs.

[@richarddrahcir32]

“And if those happy little blue birds fly over the rainbow” was perfection!!!

[@tylermullins9572]

👏👏 Exactly

[@legitmimifan]

This kind of singing style still exists today. It's the reason why almost every great female singer in this generation is always called "The Next Mariah". Even in the Philippines, Mariah has always been the standard in singing.

[@gabeguardado5392]

Period.

[@eleeveeayees3425]

If you can sing a Mariah song, you'll win a singing competition.

[@boy__jordy4481]

One of Mariah's best live performances. Her arrangement of both songs is so thoughtful. You can tell that this tribute came from her heart. Just stunning.

[@KayDejaVu]

So melodic.

[@tremaine861]

An underappreciated quality...

[@boy__jordy4481]

She is such a multi-talent. Her skill at producing and arranging of vocals and music is absolutely underrappreciated. She has a soundscape all her own.@@tremaine861

[@jonjames2789]

I'm sorry but I don't care what anyone else says, to me Mariah will always be thee VOICE!

[@The90sAreTheBest]

AMEN HALLELUJAH!

[@darrylboykins3857]

Stefan S Whitney is the voice and always will be but Mariah is still amazing :)

[@LiliWatsons]

Darryl Boykins I believe that he said to HIM Mariah is the Voice which means its his opinion so...

[@madgirl4599]

Darryl Boykins Whitney is so basic. Marian is the true Queen

[@alexchen8565]

REALLY? Whitney basic? Like come on, it's possible to have respect for both. I love BOTH singers and what they've brought to singing. There's no need to diminish one to lift the other. Whitney basic my god what a laugh...

[@tombraider3586]

Ok so I finished my 8 hour shift just repeating this video.

[@darrenriccs]

my turn now?

[@zirahjoymagbanua1236]

same here!

[@SleazzyM]

Hunni Patti ROSE from her seat like Jesus came down upon her when Mariah slayed them vocals dahling!!!!!!!!! 2:10-2:20

[@just_cade]

I was gagged like PATTI STOOD THE F*CK UP LIKE THERE WAS A FIRE, MARIAH WAS SO GOOD!

[@philipcohen267]

LMAO

[@hsmathis]

Chills

[@MrCortez94]

No one will EVER be able to replace Mariah. Her recorded live performances from 20 years ago, still gives life today. And I love her hair like this. Goddess

[@keauntv3543]

Ever !!!!!

[@stangsaknarong9960]

Fun fact: on that night, there is Patti Labelle, Whitney Houston, and Celine Dion watching Mariah Carey's wonderful performance.

[@mattiapiraino710]

were Whitney and Céline sitting there? omg

[@stangsaknarong9960]

@@mattiapiraino710 yasss. Check it out Essence Award 1998

[@georgejones8743]

AND PRINCE in the front row too!!!

[@georgejones8743]

@ 1:42 PRINCE is at bottom of screen in red outfit with legs crossed watching Ms. Carey!!!

[@georgejones8743]

@@mattiapiraino710 yes at 1:24 if you look closely in the middle in white outfit that's Celine

[@ashm7922]

She only stood for Mariah, and rightfully so. Everyone did great, but Mariah rapped pure soul into every word she sung. The color and tone in her voice here is absolutely extraordinary. Her raspiness here did something that her "prime" crystal clear notes of Daydream could never do...

[@septemberbabii16]

That voice, The control, The hair ! Always imitated, never duplicated

[@randy5345]

septemberbabii16 true that,..but that hair though,.

[@mobius3001]

lol the hair i know right! :)

[@rocky4052]

1:50 that's the most beautiful run I've ever heard in my life

[@jonathalisepulveda8607]

at 1:06 she ends her run on the same note as the music before it actually hit omg how???? queen

[@LaCaudilla]

Omg natt te amooo, no sabía que te gustara mariah

[@losalocacokers]

Love u natt

[@NG-sz2xi]

What?

[@vincentrobinson0505]

Jadryl Veloria that’s what I was thinking! I was confused too

[@NG-sz2xi]

Vincent Robinson haha

[@CassieJazz96]

Highly addicted to this performance, it's perfection!

[@roselynlibres6741]

Same with you

[@KYLE-WDZ]

This performance is STUDIED by every vocalist. The technical decisions, vocal acrobatics, the intricate composition, the strategic yet subtle emoting-& overall composition is just iconic; she is literally painting a portrait with her voice it’s just beautiful. The rasp, the hair, the dress, Patti’s stank face. The Butterly era was just… demure af. 🤌

[@mjodelgado]

why the subtle drag against patti?😭

[@KYLE-WDZ]

@@mjodelgadothe ‘stank face’ I was referring to is made when ppl are impressed by singing. Maybe it’s a black thing lol

[@ceeg88]

@@KYLE-WDZawkward 🤣

[@dopestchannelever]

I wish Mariah could've recorded a version of If Only You Knew

[@draephoenix]

Annalisa Marie I totally agree with you, she would totally smash it. Her version here is so modern and just mellow. Love her to bits and everything this woman re-covers is always perfect.

[@carey18ph]

i feel the same

[@juliocesarfernandezcampuza8760]

Analisa YASSS

[@TXMadep214g]

Yesss omg

[@goldenlady3659]

Me too ugh loves how she totally slays and owns both the songs she sung that night

[@vladimirpereira2009]

That run in 1:50 - 1:54 cannot ever be duplicated

[@izell6316]

It's actually not that difficult, compared to some of her other melismas.

[@lightnenman5085]

While the run may not be that complex (relatively speaking) her execution is what stands out i think.

[@kitmash4444]

That run was weak sorry lmfao

[@lightnenman5085]

+Kit Mash I pretty sure singing the two decending legato runs (the ones with four notes) with that speed and fluidity while maintaining perfect pitch is really difficult. (I would know I tried) It would be even more difficult to do it perfectly like she did

[@diaabnasir471]

+Kit Mash - Weak ? Bitch Try Again

[@Melanie1502]

Patti's reaction at 1:09 is exactly how I feel about this performance. Absolutely amazing

[@sikatdjchannel1675]

The blue birds don't just fly but "flaahyyyy haayyay yahaay yay"

[@KevenTalks]

That moment when a singer's live performance during her "vocal decline" is still better than any pre-recorded vocal performance on the radio in the past decade...

[@ashm7922]

It isn't a vocal "decline" even. She has the same range, same technique, just more protrusive nodules, so she's singing around rasp. Some would argue that this is better than her prime, because many critics dubbed her as emotionless at that time, but her performance her clearly raps soul into every note and run she does.

[@qwerty13_incognito]

This isn't even a vocal decline but rather another transition period (just like what happened during her Emotions, Music box, Merry Christmas, and Daydream eras) as her nodules become bigger that doesn't suit to her high key 1990s records. The real vocal decline happened in 2015. If you'll compare 1997 to 2014, Mariah has an intact 5 octave range 2015 was the year her octaves become lower having a solid 3.3 octaves.

[@qwerty13_incognito]

The reason why people think that her 1997 Butterfly Era was her vocal decline as her light tone shifted to more rasp darker tone. Experimenting her range once again.

[@riyu7710]

coz the true decline is in rainbiw era wbk

[@qwerty13_incognito]

@@riyu7710 the real decline happened in 2015. What she had during 1997-2014 were the result of her growing nodules, alcohol problem, fatigue, and lack of rest and recovery(as she often perform early in the morning or while she's sick). 2015 was the year when she can't access her full 5octaves and 3 seminotes range leaving her about 3 octaves in total.

[@iamsam9300]

Is it only me or even just the hummmmm at 1:14 already sounds heavenly

[@datle5503]

2:00 low note gives me chill. She did that downscale amazingly

[@DilanPassos]

¡THAT VOICE!. Neither in life nor in death, no one has had a voice like hers, no one has achieved as much musical magic as her.

[@teammmx]

1:00 my goodness, I always feel this part in my gut. Her raspy voice just hits you in a special way. Emotional

[@aphiwemagaya3279]

You look cute :)

[@teammmx]

@@aphiwemagaya3279 Thank you 🙏🏾

[@dharryfraga6621]

amazing how she can OWN every song she will sing.

[@camunairo]

Literally every song. She is amazing!

[@dharryfraga6621]

she definitely must put a tribute of an album of some sort All Rendition/Cover songs of all of her influences, that could be awesome!

[@Honeymoonwhispers]

0:52 queen of transitions. The fluidity between registers is otherworldly.

[@ryli3425]

I cant count the amount of times I’ve watched this

[@docinmaking8894]

Me too!

[@gymfitboi687]

me tree

[@jobvandelaar7977]

Me four

[@RiqqJ]

Definitely over 100 times

[@jody6391]

same! I can’t get enough of this performance.

[@_ytnahs]

1:54 I love the way she sings "and if those happy little blue birds fly." And of course that note at 2:10

[@jam9064]

It's pretty freaky how you have the same last name as me, I'm obsessed with Mariah, and I see you sometimes on her video, and then I'm obsessed with aot...

[@_ytnahs]

+America The Brave You're an in pasta.

[@jam9064]

pasta?

[@_ytnahs]

America The Brave ....it's supposed to be a pun. Imposter, in pasta?

[@jam9064]

Lol well I ain't no imposter but it's quite the coincidence

[@alanramos9302]

Those deadly melisma!!! So addictive

[@charmmhie]

(2)

[@OJnni]

That last “why can’t I” is as everything. Felt that in my soul

[@hueysaroo7593]

The way she sings "Bluuue birds" is heartbreaking and so damn majestic and beautiful at the same time.

[@Honeymoonwhispers]

A once in a lifetime performance from a singer whose brilliance and work ethic made her a premature legend. She was barely 28 here. Let that sink in.

[@joejill51lala]

Patti has always been so supportive of younger singers especially Mariah! I love their Godmother/Goddaughter relationship.

[@jsingit]

03/30/24 UPDATE: This incomparable performance celebrates its 26th anniversary on April 10, 2024! ✨🎤

[@highstreetmanilabyronvalen4955]

Mariah has her own style in singin that nobody else can do.. this is not powerful as patti but nobody can do this.. Mariah is the best! xo

[@Tampabruh]

Exactly, she's more of a r&b singer than a contemporary singer.

[@highstreetmanilabyronvalen4955]

exactly!

[@comedian4life2]

Tampabruh TBH I don't think she ever wanted to be known as "the POP singer"! I believe, and till this day, that Mariah has always been a RnB singer who became very POPular! Has it hurt her? Naw! But in a sense it seems like some of her own songs irritate the hell out of her to sing buttttt they are fan favorites and she cares about the songs and fans. I remember reading something in an article about famous artists who dislike to perform certain songs of theirs that are fan favorites. Madonna: Like A Virgin and Vogue, MJ: Beat It, Mariah:Hero, Celine: My Heart Will Go On, Brittany: Hit Me Baby, Gloria Estefan and a few of her songs and the list goes on. I think she is a true artist by trade though. She is very involved with her projects from the artistic standpoint and i'm not mad

[@davidhaynes689]

She sure is

[@cieriocousevans3756]

I agree!

[@MattheauNicholai]

The fact that Mariah Carey is real blows my mind every single day ever since the first time I listened to her.

[@SwaggerChiick1]

SAME!!

[@seansoler0907]

"Howw much I love you.. " the way she sang "HOW" sounded so good

[@2029killtime]

Honestly that 9second entrance was vocally better than today’s artists she’s untouchable both then and now

[@CalvinC-xe5pu]

The way she pronounces her words !!

[@julinaavril4565]

Her phrasing has always been top tier!! Like no other 👏

[@skip031890]

Ariana should learn to do this. Her pronunciation sucks ass.

[@w4ka997]

she should’ve recorded a cover of this song for the rainbow album, *IF* she wasn’t in such a hurry to get out of Sony and spent more time on the masterpiece that could have been rainbow

[@austriaaks7335]

Yup

[@eleeveeayees3425]

'If Only You Knew' and 'Over The Rainbow' would have been good in Rainbow album.

[@Aries16603]

1:07 Patti couldn’t take it. She was holding on for dear life. Mariah had her shook.

[@perseusfin1778]

The way she sang “Blue birds fly” makes me wanna cry everytime I hear it!!! Like, come on!!! How beautiful can a voice be? Mariah Carey: Yes

[@MariahWyattBraxton]

Awwww. You can tell Mariah loves Patti and that Patti loves her baby Mariah. So cute.

[@mycenth22]

You know you’re a big deal when you have Whitney, Mariah, Celine, Luther, Prince, and everyone else show up for YOU!

[@milesdixon3011]

About to cry! She slays so damn hard in this performance!!

[@milesdixon3011]

Isaac Ortiz The Songbird Supreme!

[@dianamarinatorresalonso5068]

she is Queen!!

[@helenatube]

I am in _tears_ Miles! literal tears! *sniffles*

[@catherinevaz6139]

I'm in tears too...This performance is just too much...

[@Carmeladior]

Catherine VAZ and it's very powerful.

[@emmattedo1617]

Mariah is a vocal monster

[@KevenTalks]

I don't care what anyone says...this is the most special voice I've ever heard.

[@pattybenson2493]

People say she was raspy, I hear it a little bit but feel that's what made it incredible. Love love love this song. I agree it should be longer and on one of her albums.

[@bokan800]

This era of Mariah is how I was introduced to her. That signature raspy voice is always magical to me.

[@diijaithesinger]

I agree

[@Swahili14]

It's also cracky not just raspy LOL

[@honey2683]

listen to kiki's cover. It's great, but there's something about mariah's rasp that just makes you feel something.

[@Clavijosofi]

​@@Swahili14Those Mariah vocal cracks are intentional, she's been doing them since her debut. Mariah's tone is so perfect that any raspy sounds beautiful. Don't talk too much, I remind you that your idol could no longer sing after this year.

[@lambforever2455]

Amazing F#5 at 1:06. Portato at 0:37-0:38. Legato in almost every part of the song. 1:09-1:10 Staccato runs in arpeggio style. My favorite part is in 1:50-1:54. That run is so eargasmic I even murdered my repeat button.

[@The90sAreTheBest]

Lamb Forever You don't know how much your comment slayed me! You betta' tell 'em!

[@lambforever2455]

The90sAreTheBest :D For me this performance shows Mariah's coloratura prowess. I just can't stop listening to the run in 1:50-1:54. It's complex but not messy.

[@lambforever2455]

The90sAreTheBest And I also don't like people comparing this to 1990-1996 Mariah. This performance has far better and more complex runs. Better musicianship and very good pitch.

[@cieriocousevans3756]

I can tell you know your music and do I! I think my repeat button stopped working for a while! Lol. I absolutely adore this performance!

[@lambforever2455]

Cieriocous Evans :D Me too. I love her raspy vocals in this performance. It adds flavor to it. Not to mention the great coloratura runs. And they are varied.

[@tuluspardameannababan9920]

this is what happen when the greatest vocalist of all time doing a cover. just don't let her sing your song. she will own your song and make it sounds better.

[@Skibone21]

except it didn't lol

[@Sinadarling]

this does not sound better than the original if only you knew… lmao

[@franklinkesatria103]

Preach!

[@jacobnassif432]

2024 and this is still one of the best vocal performances of all time. 😍👏

[@nillamcc3532]

Poor thing. You really need to check your hearing cause this was poor

[@b1tchycvnt]

@@nillamcc3532lies…

[@nillamcc3532]

@@b1tchycvnt just like her voice…. A lie

[@jacobnassif432]

@@nillamcc3532 🙉👂😭🤣

[@Mommyyriah]

@@nillamcc3532the only thing thats poor here is your wallet

[@JohnDeLeon28]

I like how she makes her own arrangement for Somewhere Over The Rainbow. I like her version

[@1m6]

omg 2:11 you know she's about to release the beast

[@pleaseenteraname4824]

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@2029killtime]

I remember in 2018 when my dad and I were talking at the table and this was playing on the tv in the back and he started shouting and cheering her on. He used to sing and produce and write so he really appreciated her skills. It was really cool to see how he cheered her on like he was watching football

[@RibsYTaccount]

It’s a performance that really shows her vocal athleticism. The runs, riffs & overall arrangement is not easy for any singer to perform!

[@KillaniTruth]

I love how she did her own thing on if only you knew .. She didn't just copy the vocal style of the song

[@alexchen8565]

One of my favorite performances of hers, so many beautiful moments. But can we talk about those background harmonies at the end, like 2:10 on? They definitely earned their checks that night.

[@rudebwoy2385]

+Alex Chen Yes! I totally agree! The background was on it! Even in the beginning too. Very rich tone they had.

[@lilahnola5329]

Amaziiiiing !!!! Thank u

[@mistlehoe848]

Oh wow i did not notice that they slayyed omg

[@area51junkyard]

no one can top mariah.... she's a legend

[@Tampabruh]

Amen, scream that on the highest mountain top with the loudest microphone. she's my childhood hero. love her so much!

[@phongpham1058]

Mariah did all the iconic shit in 1998

[@dxnnyphxntom1212]

and people said her talent ended in 1997 😐😐💀

[@maireadpower6475]

@@dxnnyphxntom1212 crazy people 🤣

[@chancellorpalpatine4993]

Her talent never went away. This generation 🙄

[@mikellclark635]

@@maireadpower6475 u crazy. It's they opinion

[@vg6761]

@@chancellorpalpatine4993 in all my days.

[@JDG81-r3b]

You know when Pattie stands and shakes the holy spirit fist you have fucked it up ❤️ great job MiMi

[@jrose1999]

I KNOW THATS RIGHT 🤣 that fist of furry ain’t no joke lol

[@arborja]

Her hair is bigger than my life savings

[@dxnnyphxntom1212]

watch her perform my all at divas live 1998 😭😭😭its way bigggerr

[@afafnithmaathatap306]

This is her real hair ,remember Dr Mariah is black.

[@thebestcicinmage4485]

@@afafnithmaathatap306 this is a wig

[@AN-no4zk]

@@afafnithmaathatap306biracial *

[@sweetdisappointmentpie489]

@@dxnnyphxntom1212 just about to say this 😭

[@jesuscantumauricio3887]

Vibrato, Sttacato, Portato, Apoggiatura, Trills, Arpeggio, Glissando, Cracking and Sugar!. Pure Mimi's Musical Intelligence

[@mukunimulundika5359]

I mean!!!! The arrangement! The vocals! The NOT overdoing it. Beautiful restraint resulting in a masterful performance leaving you wanting more. The Queen of agility, ability and technique👌🏾 Mariah Carey! Sublime.

[@ljlarrazabal1573]

Mariah is making it sound it's as if she's the original singer of the song. This is why she's "The Voice" Other references are 1. I'll be there 2. I still believe 3. This tribute she did to Pati 4. You and I

[@ljlarrazabal1573]

+Isaac Ortiz my bad 😆

[@orca68]

Exactly, Mariah is Songbird Supreme

[@davidkevin2735]

and don't forget Against All Odds too!

[@ganggang3497]

No whitney is "The Voice" Mariah is "Songbird Supreme"

[@lacurronec3815]

only she is not. ha.

[@antonibalasz1522]

Mariah's voice has its own personality.

[@ashleyn6652]

you don't hear concerts like this anymore

[@DannyM.D.N.A]

I so wished she had sung if only you knew in full that would just destroy me Best voice for This song

[@Sjblock89]

Yesss you better say that... I’ve been saying this I need her to make this happen for me.

[@alejandrogonzalezakamintyt2242]

And Mariah recently said that she "didn't do very good" here... GIRL!! I'MMA SLAP HER!!

[@mariahscurry19]

I agree with her .. not her best .

[@swift-rk1fx]

​@@mariahscurry19 go give us lack of taste!

[@cressapellom4205]

@@mariahscurry19who the fuck asked….

[@Got2Goification]

If only Mariah knew what she just did to me

[@TheNumberThirteenxiii]

Her best performance in my opinion

[@cjstonin3997]

Not even close 😅. But to each its own

[@TheNumberThirteenxiii]

@@cjstonin3997 this specific one is very sentimental to me, that’s why I think it’s her best. If we’re being technical her best is definitely either “If it’s over” at the Grammys or anything and everything from her MTV unplugged set.

[@tylermullins9572]

Aretha even knew Mariah wasn’t a joke; also that ending was chef’s kiss

[@cringebucket7916]

1:20 That was so beautiful, the most beautiful note ever to be sung by anybody.

[@jus10lewissr]

Despite her voice sounding very tired during this era and the nodules and damage to her vocal cords being hard to mask, she still did a wonderful job.

[@georgeandrade2063]

Incredible vocal range, Mariah! She can migrate from low notes to high ones fantasticly!! Wondeful!

[@august6908]

the fact that celine dion was one of the audience there and whitney houston was the one who announce Mariah Carey on stage makes me so happy, imagine the 2 legend see Mariah perform a tribute to patti labelle while also showing her vocals🔥

[@linkhare7]

Kinda random, but the emotion and passion i see in her face is how i can tell the difference between her live and lip synced performances...no shade..just facts! it slays tho!

[@Tampabruh]

+linkhare7 Gotta agree, lol

[@PetroleumJellay]

You can definitely tell when she's lip-syncing; when she's actually singing you can really see the emotion whereas when she's lipping, she just tried to look pretty lol

[@michaelt.2308]

+PetroleumJellay Your comment is inavlid. Fool.

[@travishardy7322]

You're absolutely right tho. Facts well spoken

[@bagofhotchips2585]

+Michael T. how??, ive thought i was the only person that knew that like she does focus on being cute and cute gestures and cute little movements when she lipping bit when shes live you can always tell, you fool lol but seriously they were right on the money with that one.

[@bb-if1cn]

Everyone raving about the runs but what about that perfect pitch ? Untouchable..

[@pumkinseed5172]

DAYUM. Mariah didn't sing. She SANG.

[@Honeymoonwhispers]

SHANG*

[@fate5150]

@@Honeymoonwhispers lmao