Today is the 43rd birthday of the legendary Mariah Carey and lambs across the land prancing in their respective meadows as they wait for a possible new music announcement. However, before the next era of her career gets underway, Way Back Wednesday will shine light on Carey’s previously unreleased songs that most of you never heard!
Carey has a long list of hits but despite the popularity of her catalogue, there are many album tracks, B-sides and unreleased songs that the general public has overlooked. From her 1990 self-titled debut album to 2005’s The Emancipation of Mimi, there are several cuts that have only been heard by eager lambs who made full use of Limewire (RIP).
So, this is where Way Back Wednesday becomes handy! Listen to some of Carey’s less popular songs below:
“Bliss”
“Do You Think of Me?”
“Everything Fades Away”
“Lead the Way”
“Melt Away”
“Slipping Away”
“Subtle Invitation”
“Vanishing”
“When I Feel It”
“The Wind”
When ignorant people mock Carey’s songwriting by highlighting “Touch My Body” and “Obsessed” as her best works, they prove that her skills are still widely underrated. Indeed, songs like “Everything Fades Away” – arguably featuring her best writing to date – showcase an artist who ranks among the greatest of her generation.
Yet, it seems as though Carey, and her various labels, sacrificed several of her most impressive cuts and chose release more radio-friendly tunes as bids to score a few extra hits. That is the nature of the music industry; it is a business first. Shameless plug: Read more about Carey’s songwriting and her cultural impact by clicking here!
What is the best unreleased Carey song? What is the best tune from those listed above? Vote in our Way Back Wednesday poll and share your opinion!