"I quite like Mariah Carey, and I had the opportunity to speand some time with her in the studio, but I can honestly say it was one of the weirdest experiences in my life. During the entire afternoon I spent with her, there was only one subject that she could talk about: herself. It was also the only subject her entourage could talk about. At the time, she was beginning a period of decline in her career, but you would never have known it from the people around her. They agreed with her on everything, whether it was her publicists or makeup people or backing singers. In this particular case, we met because she had produced and sung a duet with one of my groups, Westlife. When the tape was sent to me, I played it and I was absolutely horrifed. It was terrible. I phoned her record company in London to tell them that I wasn`t putting the record out. They fought, but I held my ground. Finally, they asked whether I would tell Mariah myself, and I said that I would be happy to. That`s why I had to fly to Canada to meet her and, in the midst of her "yes" brigade, tell her that I thought the production was horrendous and needed to be changed before the record could be released. When I said as much, there was a deadly silence; it was as if I had spit on the Queen in court. But I couldn`t care less. I just wanted a hit. In the end, we did change the record, and it went to number one. I have to say that I love Mariah--she is a genuine star and ironically her diva-ness is part of her appeal. But I wasn`t surprised when her career went downhill: It was clear that she had no one around her to tell her the truth. Prince was probably in a similar situation, and it cost him dearly--I don`t think he has put out a decent record in ten years."

 

 

 

 

This was written before the TEOM :P

Edited August 22, 200618 yr by Kalen

Fabulous, a very candid, open opinion of Mariah by such a criticist like Simon Cowell and he genuinely likes her. I have found a whole new respect for him. :lol:

I agree about having to have people that tell you if something needs work or something. And he makes a great arguement when he mentions Prince.

Edited August 22, 200618 yr by Tyler

I wonder what the record sounded like before?

 

The one that came out was pretty tinny.

I agree, the song with just Mariah on it is better! But Simon has also dissed Mariah in the past, in Charmy era he said something: Mariah has a new record? Does anyone really care? or something :P

I agree, the song with just Mariah on it is better! But Simon has also dissed Mariah in the past, in Charmy era he said something: Mariah has a new record? Does anyone really care? or something :P

That's his schtick though. He's always rude about people - he may not mean it about her.

 

Plus he likes Journey South which means he really can't criticise other acts

:lol:! Oh well he always seems to compliment Mariah on X Factor and such! He loves her really :P :lol:

Interesting article, thanks for posting. There is a lot of truth about the point where people agree on the surface with the star and really disagree.

Interesting article, thanks for posting. There is a lot of truth about the point where people agree on the surface with the star and really disagree.

But i'm sure a lot of them fear for their jobs if they disagree. :lol:

But i'm sure a lot of them fear for their jobs if they disagree. :lol:

 

 

Totally agree with what you said :lol:! If she was like this with just one criticism imagine what she'd be like with many!

If she was like this with just one criticism imagine what she'd be like with many!

I doubt Simon was too careful about how he worded the criticism though.

 

Perhaps the entourage's deadly silence had more to do with his latest hair-plugs?

 

Silly man.

:lol: I just love it how Simon can say anything and MOST of the time get away with it and still love that person :P

But i'm sure a lot of them fear for their jobs if they disagree. :lol:

Unfortunately that is true. It is ridiculous that these people are hired in the music industry. Surely you'd expect them to earn their wages by admitting to some of these stars that the music could be improved. Makes me wonder what sort of musical qualifications they have? I am sure that Mariah does not ask the make up artist (for example) their opinion on a musical arrangement.

Unfortunately that is true. It is ridiculous that these people are hired in the music industry. Surely you'd expect them to earn their wages by admitting to some of these stars that the music could be improved. Makes me wonder what sort of musical qualifications they have? I am sure that Mariah does not ask the make up artist (for example) their opinion on a musical arrangement.

I know it is a shame, no matter how big the artist is, the truth is always essential. -_-

I agree, she needs a stylist :(

I agree, she needs a stylist :(

We should forward her our C.V's Kalen. :lol: