That time in 1994 when the Holy Spirit took over Mariah Carey (then 25) during her performance of “Joy to the World” at NYC’s Cathedral of St. John the Divine:



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    1. Deep-Interest9947 on

      Her first album was insane for a 20-21 year old. She’s never gotten the credit she deserves.

    2. Tommy Mottola needs to pay for how he sucked her dry

      She was so CAREFUL after she got free of him

    3. Ancient-Leg-8261 on

      When god herself installs your vocal cords lovingly by hand, you better feel that spirit!

    4. Proper-Emu1558 on

      I had a confirmation class at church (am a Lutheran pastor) and they didn’t know who Whitney or Mariah were. I made them sit through the entire end credits song of “The Prince of Egypt.” Gotta educate these kids.

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      Here’s a live performance with them for those who want to relive it: [https://youtu.be/LKaXY4IdZ40?is=fPhns5mi5eFv96_O](https://youtu.be/LKaXY4IdZ40?is=fPhns5mi5eFv96_O)

    5. champagneinthebrain on

      The thing about Mariah is… she’s always truly and actually been THAT girl. Unmatched.