And now, it's Mariah Carey's turn to catch up to the King:
CAREY ON: With "Don't Forget About Us" now topping Billboard's Hot 100 chart, Mariah Carey has tied Elvis Presley for second place among recording artists with the most No. 1 singles in the rock era. Carey and the King now each have 17 (although some music-biz sources credit Presley with 18; long story), while The Beatles boast 20 (backwards versions not included).And considering that she's just 35 years old, what are the chances that she won't pass both Presley and the Beatles to become the artist with the most No. 1 singles ever?
I really like Mariah Carey. Her voice is a gift for humanity to hear, I believe, but she fell off my grace when she decided to go all rap and hip-hop on me. Why? Because that kind of music's beats stifle her voice, to the point of suffocation, which, with a voice like that, should be considered a criminal offense.
The last album I have of hers is, unfortunately, Glitter, given to me by my dear friend Vittorio who didn't know I had stopped really caring about her at that point. Her last effort, The Emancipation of Mimi, garnered critical praise (and obviously public support,) and I've been mildly tempted to consider buying it, but I haven't yet and don't know if I will. It feels like she went back to her roots not because she believed in them, but because they sold more then her latest efforts.
Who knows, maybe someday I'll give her another try. After all, even criminals deserve a second chance.
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