Carey's self-titled debut album was released under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, who married her three years later. She gained further worldwide success with the albums Music Box (1993) and Daydream (1995). Their singles include "Hero", "Without You", "Fantasy", "Always Be My Baby", and "One Sweet Day", which topped the US Billboard Hot 100 decade-end chart (1990s) and was the longest running number one song of the decade. After separating from Mottola, Carey adopted a new urban image and incorporated more elements of hip hop with the album Butterfly (1997). She left Columbia in 2001 after eleven consecutive years of U.S. number-one singles and signed a $100 million record deal with Virgin Records.
Following Carey's highly publicized physical and emotional breakdown and the failure of the film Glitter (2001) and its soundtrack, Virgin bought out her contract and she signed with Island Records the following year. After a comparatively unsuccessful period, Carey returned to the top of the charts with The Emancipation of Mimi (2005), which became the best-selling album in the US and the world's second best-selling album of 2005. Its second single, "We Belong Together", topped the US Billboard Hot 100 decade-end chart (2000s). She won the Breakthrough Actress Performance award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival for her role in the 2009 film Precious. Carey's subsequent ventures included being an American Idol judge, starring in the docu-series Mariah's World, appearing in the films The Butler (2013), A Christmas Melody (2015), and The Lego Batman Movie (2017), performing at two Las Vegas concert residencies, and publishing her memoir The Meaning of Mariah Carey in 2020.
Carey is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with over 220 million records sold worldwide. She holds the record for the most Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles by a solo artist (19), a female songwriter (18), and a female producer (15). Carey is the highest-certified female artist in the United States and 10th overall, with 72 million certified album units. In 2008, she was named one of Time's annual 100 most influential artists and entertainers in the world. Billboard named her the "top-charting female solo artist", based on both album and song chart success in 2019. Carey has won 5 Grammy Awards, 19 World Music Awards, 10 American Music Awards, 15 Billboard Music Awards and eight Guinness World Records. An inductee into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, she is credited for inspiring multiple generations of pop and R&B artists, and for merging hip hop with pop music through her crossover collaborations.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariah_Carey
Studio albums
Mariah Carey (1990)
Emotions (1991)
Music Box (1993)
Merry Christmas (1994)
Daydream (1995)
Butterfly (1997)
Rainbow (1999)
Glitter (2001)
Charmbracelet (2002)
The Emancipation of Mimi (2005)
E=MC² (2008)
Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel (2009)
Merry Christmas II You (2010)
Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse (2014)
Caution (2018)
'll Be There
Mariah Carey Lyrics
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We must bring salvation back,
Where there is love, I'll be there. (I'll be there)
I'll reach out my hand to you
I'll have faith in all you do.
Just call my name and I'll be there. (I'll be there)
Build my world of dreams around you,
I'm so glad that I found you.
I'll be there with a love so strong,
I'll be your strength,
You know I'll keep holdin' on.
Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter,
Togetherness, well it's all I'm after,
Just call my name, and I'll be there. (I'll be there)
I'll be there to protect you, (Yeah baby)
With an unselfish love that respects you.
Just call my name, and I'll be there. (I'll be there)
I'll be there to comfort you,
Build my world of dreams around you,
You know I'm so glad that I found you baby. (So glad baby)
I'll be there with a love so strong,
I'll be your strength, (Be your strength)
You know I'll keep holdin' on.
If you should ever find someone new
I know she better be good to you
'Cause if she doesn't
Then I'll be there (I'll be there)
Don't you know baby, yeah I'll be there
I'll be there
Just call my name, and I'll be there
Yeah, I'll be there baby
You know I'll be there
Just call my name and I'll be there
Just look over your shoulder!
Just call my name and I'll be there
The lyrics of "I'll Be There" are a promise of unconditional love and support. The singer asserts that she and her partner must make a pact to bring salvation back through love. The lyrics express a willingness to reach out, have faith, and be present in times of need. The singer promises to build a world of dreams around her partner and to be a source of comfort and strength.
The song speaks of an unselfish, respectful, and selfless love that is always there when needed. The singer promises to be a protector and to hold on to her partner. She also warns that if her partner ever finds someone new who does not treat them well, she will still be there to love and support them.
The song's lyrics are a powerful declaration of love and support, and are a testament to the enduring nature of true love. The lyrics convey a message of hope, trust, and devotion, and have resonated with audiences around the world. The song has become a staple of Mariah Carey's career, and continues to be a fan favorite.
Line by Line Meaning
You and I must make a pact
We need to come to an agreement, you and I.
We must bring salvation back,
We must bring about redemption or deliverance again.
Where there is love, I'll be there. (I'll be there)
I will always be present when there is love in the air.
I'll reach out my hand to you
I will extend my hand towards you.
I'll have faith in all you do.
I believe in everything you do, no matter what adversity you face.
Just call my name and I'll be there. (I'll be there)
Reach out to me, say my name, and I will be there for you.
I'll be there to comfort you,
I'm here for you to bring you peace and comfort.
Build my world of dreams around you,
I will make you the center of my world and dreams.
I'm so glad that I found you.
I'm thrilled to have discovered you and have the opportunity to be with you.
I'll be there with a love so strong,
I will be there for you with an immense, fierce love.
I'll be your strength,
I'll be your strength whenever you need me.
You know I'll keep holdin' on.
I will never let you go, no matter what happens.
Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter,
Allow me to bring gladness and delight to your heart.
Togetherness, well it's all I'm after,
All I want is to be with you, to experience togetherness.
Just call my name, and I'll be there. (I'll be there)
Just say my name, and I'll come to you.
I'll be there to protect you, (Yeah baby)
I will be there to shield you from harm and danger.
With an unselfish love that respects you.
My love for you is not selfish, it honors and cherishes you.
You know I'm so glad that I found you baby. (So glad baby)
I'm truly grateful to have found you, baby.
If you should ever find someone new
If for any reason, you find another person in your life
I know she better be good to you
I hope that she will treat you well.
'Cause if she doesn't
If she doesn't treat you well
Then I'll be there (I'll be there)
I'll be there for you, no matter what the circumstances.
Don't you know baby, yeah I'll be there
You should know, baby, that I'll always be there for you.
Just call my name, and I'll be there
Just call my name, and I'll be at your side in an instant.
Yeah, I'll be there baby
Yes, baby, I'll be there for you.
You know I'll be there
I will always be there for you.
Just call my name and I'll be there
Just say my name, and I'll be there to comfort you.
Just look over your shoulder!
I'm always there for you, just look back, and I'll be there.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: MILES JAYE DAVIS
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@kumbenaier4294
My aunt is one of the back up singer. Mariah still sends them Christmas cards to this day.
@davidmouzayek3764
That’s awesome :)
@janelane1912
The backup singers were extremely talented in their own right as well!
@drakemiller5356
Wow that’s amazing
@clarence493
😢 u lie
@KillaK78
I find it very hard to believe that a person who often asks for no eye contact from staff when appearing on talk shows, could do something so selfless.
What you mean to say is your aunt is on her mailing list still
@noradenise
He's still her backup singer...thats loyalty
@michelleb4385
I know right!!! That’s a true friend she has:)
@yuriboyka2494
Iol
@iLolz19
Yeah, he's been singing backup for her since 1990. At least since her 1990 SNL performance.