and her legion of fans have tried to to get #JusticeForGlitter before, but now, 18 years after that soundtrack album’s initial release, the time has never been more right to celebrate it — or at least “Never Too Far,” the song that transcended Carey’s catalogue and deserved to become an anthem.” album, a soundtrack to the film of the same name in which Carey starred, was the pop diva’s least successful album when it dropped, netting barely more than 115,000 copies in its first week of sales.
On 8:45 a.m. ET on Sept. 11, 2001, I was standing in line at the Borders in the World Trade Center with a copy of the “Glitter” soundtrack in hand, eager to purchase the newest album from one of my favorite singers before I had to start my day at Stuyvesant High School so that I could listen to the songs in between classes. One minute later it was my turn to pay, but as I stepped forward, the lights flickered, the computers blinked off, and the building shook.
Listening to that security guard, I crossed the street to see a burning hole in the New York City skyline. I ended up calling my home, where my mother promptly informed me that because it was only the fourth day of school, I could not miss class. So dutifully I trudged to Stuyvesant.
Perhaps it was because “Hero,” which was originally released in 1993, had become such an iconic piece of Carey’s catalogue already , or perhaps it was because it would have felt too self-serving to perform something off the new album, but it was that almost decade-old single that became something of an anthem after Sept. 11. Carey performed it during “America: A Tribute To Heroes,” the New York telethon that took place to raise funds after the terrorist attacks.
I'd have an easier time appreciating the seriousness of this if the man behind her in this photo didn't appear to be playing an inflatable guitar.
MariahCarey It wasn’t? Speak for yourself
AllAboutMariah MariahCarey Oh my goodness! Yes it could’ve. Such a good song.
MariahCarey Oh sorry. NYC didn't realize 9/11 was now a singer's holiday. Trying too hard on this one, Variety. Keep 9/11 on point. It's not a celebrity day. It's a day of rememberance and respect, not song choices.
How much did she pay for this article? Stop trying to excuse the Glitter film and soundtrack flopping. 18 years later FFS. Jay-Z and Nickelback both released massive Multi Platinum albums *ON* Tuesday, September 11, 2001.
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MariahCarey Yup i sure do remember that day. It should’ve been. There’s too much emotions at that time. Too many things goin on with MC. The drama with record company. Stealing sample. The whole hoopla.
MariahCarey I have always loved this song.
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timriah MariahCarey Excellent well-written September11th themed article. Music is so healing. This song and the album really helped me get through that traumatic time period.
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MariahCarey I disagree,.. strongly,.. you not the boss of me,..
MariahCarey Good one❤
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MariahTrends MariahCarey These all happened around the same time, so it make sense.
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MariahCarey She can't sing it live anyway so there's no point
...wow. Gotta get those 9/11 clicks, huh, Variety?
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