Mariah Carey’s Unique Rehearsal With Aretha Franklin | WWHL

[@mohammedabdullah7709]

She sounds like Aretha at 1:07 - 1:10 😂😂😂 the wayyy Aretha talks

[@Marcusrafaelfet]

she was actually impersonating her haha, not the first time shoe does that

[@mohammedabdullah7709]

Yupppp she is. Very good impersonation indeed

[@zermcherry3984]

Yasssss lmao i just died .. just like her lmao i can hear her

[@eduardosanmiguelsalas2086]

She did it!!!!!

[@stebnchics2143]

OMG !!!

[@gioruiz3]

"Mariah, they're playing games, and I'm not having the games.." 🤣🤣 so funny

[@soulchild2068]

RRR Choi Aretha was known to refuse to perform with the air conditioner on because it affected her voice. In an interview the producer of the show said that he promised her it wouldn’t be on but when someone turned it on anyway Aretha walked right out, lol.

[@Brianab3ar]

@@happyhappy5829 Yes, playing games is African American slang for when someone isn't taking something serious enough for your liking. For example, my mom would tell me to stop trying to play games with her if I did something I knew was bad as was trying to lie or get my way out of it

[@pjt3887]

So happy they both could see that. Such BS how the industry likes to pit women against each other. Mariah was too smart for that BS.

[@pjt3887]

@@soulchild2068 the guy who was supposed to cut the air an hour before the rehearsal and performance took a break. So she walked. It messed with her asthma and voice. Good for her. Tge producer sent her flowers and apologized but she wasn't pleased.

[@damien1781]

Mariah Carey certainly knows how to make a comeback with style and grace. I’m very happy for her

[@LeonoraSmith1234]

She looks good

[@Jon-bv8ut]

Exactly! and Mariah mentioned she is working on her memoir?? I would definitely purchase that man! it's about time we have a memoir of MC.

[@levicalubag]

Her impressions of Patti and Aretha are on point.

[@mattcall7467]

lol but yet Patti gives Mariah advice and yet Patti is well known for upstaging with her voice bk in the day!!

[@darrenperedo]

omg that aretha franklin impression 😱

[@NellieKAdaba]

dee peredo lol

[@IanBrownMakeUpArtist]

She presents so well in recent interviews. She seems more grounded and is full of grace and humility whilst still retaining that sweetness and humour that make her Mariah. Great recent live performance too. I haven't been happier to see an artist and writer of her calibre emerge with new work and to be welcomed with so much love. She's had a really rough time in recent years, I wish her every happiness and many congratulations to her on her recent number 1's. Wherever that glass ceiling was, girl gone and smashed it. 🙌😍💐

[@mcis4ever]

She can replicate Aretha's expression and even voice! Im so excited for the BOOK!!!! cmon!!!

[@shanec9840]

That Aretha impersonation was spot on!

[@b.k8051]

I am not a lamb.....but I'll say that the new album is hot!!!!!!! 10 songs, 5 of them are addictive.

[@humbled92_Mister]

Which 5 are addictive?

[@Hdhshshs-el2h]

@@humbled92_Mister probably giving me life, caution, A no no, one mo gen and with you/the distance. I love every single one of them being giving me life a no no and caution my favorite

[@alvyandana]

just keep looping it and VOILA you won’t have any favorite songs because the album works coherently great

[@b.k8051]

@@humbled92_Mister GTFO, With You, Caution, A No No, The Distance, Giving Me Life. I guess that's six. The first six songs of the album.

[@anyib.3150]

The distance, giving me life, caution, portrait and 8th grade are my jams but I also like gtfo and with you

[@mtease]

Nice interview by Mariah. That Divas Live event was legendary. I don’t think Mariah is shading anyone just telling some facts. The real tea is Aretha outsang those who tried to step up and MC was smart to stand back and watch for many reasons. It was a set up for Aretha to do what she does best. All of the women on that stage were and are accomplished. Queens in their own right but Aretha stands above and beyond them even though many came up in the industry where at a very different time than her. Aretha and many singers like her paved the way. Can’t wait to listen to Mariah’s new cd. Hope it’s good.

[@MrDLOC11]

Your perspective is correct & Mariah's new album is A+mazing!

[@JaclynOrtiz]

I agree. 😊

[@makovixen81]

Lol Celine Dion out sung her with ease, whilst she was just struggling to scream there was no competition

[@quarantinadupree-jenkins9199]

No booboo.. the audience came for a show and Aretha knew it. Aretha asked for help & Celine answered. Only Aretha & Celine delivered. Celine had 2 small lines and she killed it. Can't rag on her for singing the same way she sings in all her performances. In truth, nobody would be talking about Divas Live '98 had Celine not belted that G5 riff.

[@mtease]

Quarantina Dupree-Jenkins HAhaha. There were many things to talk about that night. Love Celine but love, she tried it. Did it!! Aretha was still legendary belting over her!!! No matter what, it made for a great moment on TV.

[@lupacarjie]

lmao when she imitated aretha

[@Marcusrafaelfet]

I LOVE when she does that, she also did it on one of her pepsi ringtones back in 2006, it was hilarious lol

[@amirampaso8335]

Didn't know Mariah can impersonates. That was fascinating! I've heard Ms. Aretha for a while even without her physical presence. Thank you MC. May her soul rest in peace.

[@MrDLOC11]

Nobody can do Aretha except brilliant Mariah! Mariah theyre playing games ....LOL LOL LOL

[@assaultislove]

MrDLOC11 love from one Aires diva to another

[@derrellwashington5398]

That Aretha Franklin impression was spot on!!!!

[@RellyTime]

When mariah talks in her aretha voice it was SO ON POINT 😂💖🔥

[@sirblack1619]

I love that Mariah was so candid about that evening in her book. The Queen did not mince her words! Being a die-hard Aretha fan I can just hear her saying this to Mariah, as well as saying that Mariah was the ONLY person that she would sing with that night! RIH Queen Aretha.

[@micahm2177]

This conversation has happened LITERAALLYY every single time Mariah has been on Andy Cohen.

[@az0963818]

Yeah and It's getting old now. It's like she has something to prove...

[@princeclarke2010]

@@az0963818 umm stfu

[@mariahwhitneycelinejanetmadona]

It’s not like she is the one bringing it up

[@nycgirltee]

For some of her new fans duh if you don't like don't watch!

[@christopherwilson868]

@@az0963818 Are you stupid...she was literally asked a question about Aretha.

[@JusticeAndrew]

Remember she is shading Celine Dion😂

[@samueltremblaay]

JusticeAndrew I’m living for this shade 😂

[@leonelhernandez9992]

Thats' right!

[@cltjohnny8292]

OMG she was the main one.

[@rielolakwij]

She still throw shades 😂😂😂

[@Y3C0868]

Celine did the right thing 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@anastasiahromanova6529]

No need to put unnecessary drama on this. Mariah and Celine are friends. They have sent each other flowers when both of their fathers passed. And Mariah has said that Celine was giving her tips during her pregnancy.

[@cowboystyle4513]

RomanInTheDeep i think they meant advice about pregnancy hehe

[@mattcall7467]

@Anne Day yea Mariah came across really insecure saying that I love her but no no no.. she saw that part of the show in a very jealous way

[@clgil77]

But she WAS taking about Celine. Cause Celine thought she could outsing Aretha that night and that is what created the SNL spoofs with Ana Gastyer.

[@pklynn9887]

Before you say they are friends, you need to listen to Mariah’s Memoir audio book where she talked about Celine. Lol

[@shadypalms2243]

Stream caution for RnB bops 😍

[@jeaneugeneguan11]

For a moment there in 1:06, it seems like The Queen of Soul took over her and spoke.

[@cattaro2855]

Mariah really did justice impersonating Aretha. 😅 That's how you know she's true with her influences. 😍

[@mikecole1664]

Wow! Mariah nailed Aretha's voice.

[@drewm.2790]

She snapped with the impersonation of Patti and Aretha 😂 and she spilled the tea

[@JaclynOrtiz]

Andrew Maliberan she freaking nailed it on that Aretha impression. Haha! Love it!

[@drewm.2790]

@@JaclynOrtiz yes haha 😂 so spot-on!

[@AndySaenz]

Where is the complete interview? I don’t want just bits and pieces, Andy! Give me the whole enchilada!

[@JaclynOrtiz]

Who else thinks she’s talking about Celine? Lmao 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️

[@JoaoPaulo-fx9di]

yes she is

[@librnx1988]

Omg I love this!!! Aretha&Patti impression was awesome. Such an Icon Mariah wow... 😁

[@perjuanito4763]

Could you imagine being in that trailer where Mariah and Aretha were rehearsing!!! I'd DIE!!

[@Rialmyvs]

Im so loving these interviews and appearances. From Genius to GMA to WWHL. This era is slaaaying daaahling! Caution everyone! CAUTION 🔥🔥🔥

[@ralphromeobascones9688]

that Aretha impression is on point! So beautiful, MC!!!!

[@perjuanito4763]

Also this video just make me wanna watch the Divas Live "Chain of Fool" performance. Love it!!

[@jenelleees]

This whole interview is the most zen, calm, non-shady I've seen Mariah in a long time. I will always love Mariah but when she shady she shaaaaaady. I LOVE THIS VERSION OF HER!!!!!!

[@mr.6564]

Mariah Carey is a true gift to the world ❤️

[@gemma5632]

Whenever that memoir lands, it will be epic!!

[@jadetanchannel]

I immediately thought of Celine. 🤔

[@jhunz23]

The only time when Andy Cohen sits on the right side of the stage. You have to give way to the Queen 👑 👸

[@quarantinadupree-jenkins9199]

Lol I hadn't noticed that

[@haro2830]

the impression is soooo amazing 😂😂

[@1sava]

Yo, that impression of Aretha was so spot on!

[@lexwoodtv]

I’m so happy she’s writing her memoirs!!!

[@yosefhoward5929]

She’s a true Queen! When you can respect the Queen of soul

[@omarmartinez4552]

I love her. She is a legend.

[@DJMichaelAngelo]

I think I know what Mariah was referring to with the comment that Aretha made "they've been playing games with me - and I'm not gonna play!" I heard the rumor back in the day that one of Aretha's appearence requirements was that the building air-conditioning be shut off while she was on stage or in the building, because dry A/C air can wreak havoc on singer's vocals chords. So the way the story goes is that when Aretha DID take the stage for rehearsals, the building staff or producers had ignored that request of hers, and the central-air was blowing at full-blast. Aretha was so furious she walked off the stage and refused to continue, refused to rehearse any of the songs she would later perform live. And that was why the VH1 Divas Live crew "retaliated" by cutting most (all?) of her solo songs from the final tracklisting of the CD and DVD that was released of the show. I don't know how true that all is, but it sure sounds like something she'd do right? :p

[@darkfeather6857]

There was a Divas Live documentary that addressed it years ago. The air wasn't on full blast. The crew had shut the air off, but apparently there was a back up a.c. or something like that (I forgot the details) the point is, a crew member went looking around in the basement? or some obscure, unchecked room after Aretha stormed off and refused to return and found that an a.c. was indeed on. The crew didn't cut any of her songs. Crew members have no power to make those kinds of decisions, they are worker bees. Record executives decide what goes on an album and Mariah, Celine, etc. were at the peak of their careers while Aretha's career was in decline. If she had a string of recent hits or was selling out stadiums, she would have had more songs on the album.

[@DJMichaelAngelo]

@@darkfeather6857 interesting! I'd love to see that documentary for myself, you remember the name of it? One of the other reasons I remember hearing that led producers to not include any of Aretha's solo songs on the CD/DVD was that she took one of the songs she sang live and did a lo-o-o-ong extended outro (like she's been known to do on other TV shows!) like it literally lasted 8-9 minutes long, way past the point where they were trying to "cue" her to get her to stop, so they could start the next song. It's been years since I've seen the actual VH1 Divas Live performance, so I can't remember what song this could possibly be. But yeah, Aretha was definitely a DIVA that night, true to form :-p

[@sheroderickjohnson]

Aretha school them on Soul Singing Celine had the clearer vocals though

[@jameonhatcher7099]

i love her voices

[@simplymj9032]

The Patti LaBelle story 0:51 Mariah and Miss Patti is full of ❤❤❤

[@TheAlan0509]

Now we read the memoir. Soooo good haha. Such a great story

[@Zanderthegrape]

I mean, if you watch the video. Aretha was rounding them singers up for a battle.

[@takeyoudown16]

This is my favorite Mariah wwhl interview!

[@tlo42058]

I want some classic Christmas mariah songs again haha

[@laliquehomophoenix3452]

can't help singing the Heartbreaker chorus over the musical score in the end. it sounded like the love hangover mash-up she did in Divas 2000...

[@babycappuccino25]

Omg her dress! Everything recently has been very on point! The clothes she wear is the beast! Everything is glittery for this era hahaha i love it!

[@subliminalstealthhh]

Can’t wait for the memoirs

[@lovejonez7286]

Not that yall care but thats my bestie on the line ayeeee! 🙌👏

[@wilmercastro1615]

Only lambs can do that King of question 😁😁😁😁😍😍😍

[@sashineb.2114]

I've heard that the reason the rehearsal did not take place is because the air conditioning was still on after Aretha asked for it to be turned off. So she stormed off stage and went to her trailer until they fixed that "little" problem.

[@joaopedromartinsoficial1938]

Diva ❤😍😱

[@mikew.6488]

I love the impersonation.

[@skyavalanche]

Love Mariah Carey the Artist, and Love Mariah Carey the Person even more! 💝

[@missraw]

What Mariah said here reminds me of Destiny's Child singing with Celine Dion. Beyonce going church on that stage having everyone, including Celine, looking straight at her, lmfao. I love Beyonce, but she really does go nuts. I don't think she had the same mindset as Mariah here to tell herself that she'll take the backseat just to honor the legendary Celine Dion on her own stage.

[@quarantinadupree-jenkins9199]

Celine always gives people respect on her stage and let's them have the spotlight. Aretha wasn't showing that same respect so Celine had to make herself heard.

[@darkfeather6857]

@@quarantinadupree-jenkins9199 Aretha didn't have to show any respect, she was forced to sing her own song with an entourage unlike the other divas.

[@LL00123]

lol she’s shading Celine

[@ThatBranB]

I love her sooooooo much

[@meto2854]

Actually the producers of that show have said that Mariah was adamant that she would only agree to Divas if she was the ONLY one to have a solo with Aretha. The first person the show booked with no previous requests was Celine. Now, knowing Mariah and Celine, I think we can agree the producers are telling the truth. Mariah shouldn’t be so stuck up tbh. Lamb here, just so we’re clear!

[@meto2854]

@MufarosButifulDawtr It might be the case, I haven't seen that Aretha interview. I just remember reading on the VH1 Divas project, and there were many anecdotes about the actual divas participating, and one of those anecdotes was the one I mentioned.

[@codywalsh2075]

A lamb who isn't educated

[@lucasm4299]

The outro btw is Diana Ross’s “Love Hangover” which is hot 🔥😮

[@piawartsback395]

her mention of her upcoming memoir brought me back here dahhling

[@Aokay1016]

Stunning Mariah 😍

[@tellmeto]

shading celine dion who had the chops to go toe to toe with queen ree who was asking for someone to help her lift it higher

[@taylorstyrke592]

Mimi and Celine are good friends，they both did the right thing that night. Her voice was tired that night, and Aretha was excited to invite some to sing with her, Celine did the job.

[@nycgirltee]

My idol for over 20 years I love her so much man 😩😍😘🦋✨

[@thurlojones8957]

What's funny is that Mariah is talking about celine but yet when Aretha passed away, Celine was asked to perform a tribute

[@darkfeather6857]

Why is that funny? It's not even noteworthy. Two competitive singers with massive egos tried to upstage each other and when one died, the other sings tributes. That's quite common.

[@codywalsh2075]

Mariah was literally in middle of a tour/show

[@thurlojones8957]

@@codywalsh2075 You dont think she wouldve taken time out of her schedule to sing for her "idol" Celine was performing in vegas too and that didnt stop her

[@codywalsh2075]

@@thurlojones8957 who knows 🤷‍♀️ she also didn't get to attend to her funeral. She's only ever sung at one person's funeral and that was Micheal jackson and she get dragged for it because it wasn't a 100% perfect performance, not easy to sing while you've been crying. She also didn't sing at her father's funeral, got her friend/backup singer to sing instead. She was at Whitney's funeral and didn't sing there as well. And many more.

[@philipcohen267]

What does that prove anyway?

[@mezmerized4lifejay654]

Respect for Aretha!! Mariah keeps it 💯

[@alisondilaurentis2566]

Gorgeous queen

[@johnp5836]

Legends Only... I hope the memoir is coming next because as a Lamb I know she has LIIIIIIIVVVEEEED and has seen some messed up ish. Everything from that first Ex Wasband to all the people she worked with.

[@RUTHE1ONE]

I wanted andy cohen to talk more about the Aretha's amazing grace docomentary

[@atorwbmax5867]

She's a legend and is very respectful, so that's why she's a legend...

[@giselleashley3011]

She looks amazing

[@YoungInfamous]

I love Mariah!!!

[@aaronq2951]

Mariah sounds a lot more grounded and humble this whole year, the diva-ness (a signature of hers) is no longer there. Bravo!

[@trarera_7227]

I don't think Mariah ever needs to rehearse, she is amazing!

[@variety2371]

This damn story from 1801 being told again? Aretha may be the Queen but Vh1 Diva's was a showcase for these woman to bring their best. Celine SLAYED those notes!

[@truongphan9082]

She did. Celine was on fire that night. I wish Mariah'd thought otherwise and participated.

[@Hdhshshs-el2h]

THAT WAS A MESSS when she kept on belting after Aretha. Theres showing off and then theres what Celine did. Mariah DID hold back because shes such a fan and shes not saying they did bad for belting with her but Celine did too much because she was butthurt. There wasnt rehearsal so of course Aretha wouldn't stop. Carole was the one who should have step in not Celine lmao.

[@truongphan9082]

@@Hdhshshs-el2h look at who's being butthurt about something that happened two decades ago :)

[@IllumiNatetheOracle]

Marco Sebastião. It wasnt about showing off. It was about call & response. Its a black american gospel culture thing. I love Mariah, but Whitney would have been a better addition to Aretha & Celine. Aretha was looking for singers to play off of.

[@az0963818]

@MufarosButifulDawtr and Aretha also made it clear that her and the ladies had a GREAT time that night on OPRAH. Meaning, that she was NOT BOTHERED by the way Celine RESPONDED to her. If anyone was going to voice their disapproval of Celine that night it would've been "Hateretha" lol, herself. So what the hell is Mariah's problem??

[@drmariopepper4354]

Surprised she came back for another interview

[@mariaangelicajavier8398]

1:05 sounds like aretha lol cute ! 🤣💝

[@jaynorartacho4149]

A true DIVA!!!She knew the rules when it comes to performing with the queen.truly classy.solid MIMI!!!🥰🥰🥰

[@joellalia]

Ok. I imagine the tittle of Mariah's memoires book. _"Memoires Of An Elusive Chanteuse"_ 🦋

[@devontaewilliams1685]

I'm interested in buying her book when it comes out. I'm sure I will enjoy it.☺️

[@blackbeauty5717]

legend support legend. RIP Aretha Queen of soul

[@jayd8547]

I love these types of interviews and questions. Because here lies the proof when folks say “This person or that person is a better singer than…” Aretha is the GOAT. Period! You may not ‘vibe’ with Aretha’s genre of music, but let’s be clear… she was it!

[@jayr3053]

Living LEGEND!!!

[@countdownda]

How do we let Mariah Carey know we need her!!!!

[@spencerjay3738]

She is so funny 😂😂😂

[@GarageStudio7]

*I love how classy & effortless she is with her shade* 🍸 With that being said, Celine only took Aretha on because she was singing over many of the parts and Carole King didn't even get to sing a line... Aretha was caught off guard but later she enjoyed the vocal challenge and kept wanting someone to take her on and only Celine stood to the challenge; and due to this, it's the most memorable Divas Live performance and one of the most monumental performances of all time. Plus I honestly don't think Mariah could have challenged either of them that night, even if she tried; they're voices were in pristine condition and that's when hers started deteriorating (yes, her voice returned some years later though/a second vocal prime). A piercing & melodic whistle note from her would have been a significant highlight though.

[@StuffLikeThat1000]

Aretha didn't say "Help me lift it". She said "Help me lift Him" . She may have even exhorted a few shouts of :Higher! Higher!". Those familiar with the Baptist or Pentecostal church tradition would get it. She was inviting them to participate in praise, worship and celebration of something bigger than her, i.e., Spirit It wasn't about the highest notes. It was about the energy. And while the show may have been called "Divas Live" and the other ladies are all incredible artists who deserve to be celebrated for all their talent and accomplishments - there was only one true diva onstage that night. And that was Aretha Franklin.

[@Zarumaans]

Stuff-Like -That 2013 If she’s that good, then what would be the problem with Celine stepping it up? After all it wasn’t Aretha’s private concert, it’s a once in a life time thing for them to sing together, so why waste the opportunity? Logic please 🤷🏿‍♀️

[@MrDLOC11]

@@Zarumaans "to raise Him" means to praise GOD, the ONLY subject of Gospel music.

[@StuffLikeThat1000]

@@Zarumaans Nothing wrong with any of them stepping it up. If one dared to sing on the same stage as Ms. Franklin it was certainly wise to bring your A-game or just not bother. And let's be honest. She brought hers too. Recently heard a NY Times podcast by a reviewer who was in the room that night. He said when Aretha stepped onstage it was obvious she wasn't there to play. Game on! The same thing happens with jazz musicians. The newbies may be darling of the moment, but the elder masters are not going to be outdone. It's one thing to hit a note. It's another for it to be musical. Aretha's wails and runs actually shimmered, shined and were executed with a musical precision and control similar to a great jazz musician or opera singer. And props to Celine for at least trying. She had youthful energy and nerve but the sound was just not as musical as Ms. Franklin. Those gospel women who mentored her: Clara Ward, Mahalia Jackson, Marion Williams - they whooped, hollered and riffed like that in their sleep. And they taught Aretha to do the same. Celine had nerve but Aretha's training, decades of experience and natural improvisational genius just put her ahead of the pack.

[@williesullivan3985]

The Celine SHADE is REAL!

[@minkagaston]

Mariah, is looking so stunning!

[@heyheyfc]

That ARetha impersonation though. I wonder how many other singers' voices can she do since her voice is limitless.

[@levicalubag]

Oh Celine!

[@majorshipper5311]

I love this cause in the performance you can tell Mariah didn't do what she would do if she was just performing herself.

[@asmrcity3147]

Celine did it right. Aretha sang Carole Kings part and sang over everyone’s verses.

[@ClaudioWeisz]

Agree

[@makovixen81]

Why is everyone saying Celine shouldn't have done that, she went toe to toe with Aretha and it was an absolutely phenomenal performance!! If Mariah wanted to be another background singer that's fine so be it, but Celine Dion is no background singer....believe that

[@aruichika3434]

Honestly, it wouldn't be as interesting as it is if Celine held back. Celion gets a lot of praise for what she's done in that performance. Some people are just salty because their idols were outsang. Periodt

[@scumbag64]

We stan a respectful queen 👑

[@AliKhan-yx1dy]

MC ♥️💯💯💯