Simon Cowell discusses Mariah in book

Some Fan · Dec 27th, 2003, 11:40 PM

Abstract from Simon Cowell's new book: I Don`t Mean To Be Rude, But...

On Mariah:
Don`t Lose Touch With Reality.

"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."

Resource(s): FOMM (MariahsRod) | Erik from Diva Central | Mariah Connection

soulstress · Dec 28th, 2003, 12:07 AM

I hate to admit it, but I agree. Mariah needs people who will be honest with her, even if it hurts.

anchyrosie · Dec 28th, 2003, 07:46 AM

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Originally posted by soulstress
I hate to admit it, but I agree. Mariah needs people who will be honest with her, even if it hurts.

i agree....

Jaime · Dec 28th, 2003, 08:33 AM

Definitly makes a good point.

*quick side note*

I love simon

jamesrasul · Dec 28th, 2003, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by soulstress
I hate to admit it, but I agree. Mariah needs people who will be honest with her, even if it hurts.

yea that is true

PopStar00 · Dec 31st, 2003, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jaime
Definitly makes a good point.

*quick side note*

I love simon

Me too! I have a crush on him... he's sexy!

People do need to be honest with her though.... I mean just tell it like it is! Even if she IS THE MARIAH CAREY. What I like about Simon is that even though he may have 'personal issues' with Mariah, he doesn't hold that against her amazing talents. He was always praising her on the AI show.

soulstress · Dec 31st, 2003, 11:45 PM

I remember when he compared Tamyra to Mariah, I think he said something like "that just surpassed Mariah" blah blah.

I was thinking, "Oh no he DIDN'T just compare some girl to Mariah".

czr187 · Jan 4th, 2004, 04:30 AM

Seems like the truth is what a lot of the biggest stars in music need. That seems to be the same thing that Michael Jackson needs. Whitney needs the truth and some help cause im sure she doesn't even care about the truth at this point.

Dec 27th, 2003, 11:40 PM	#1
Some Fan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: home ;-) Posts: 1,549	Simon Cowell discusses Mariah in book Abstract from Simon Cowell's new book: I Don`t Mean To Be Rude, But... On Mariah: Don`t Lose Touch With Reality. "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." Resource(s): FOMM (MariahsRod) \| Erik from Diva Central \| Mariah Connection

Dec 28th, 2003, 12:07 AM	#2
soulstress Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Vancouver, BC, CANADA Posts: 2,496	I hate to admit it, but I agree. Mariah needs people who will be honest with her, even if it hurts.

Dec 28th, 2003, 08:33 AM	#4
Jaime Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 7,992	Definitly makes a good point. quick side note I love simon

Dec 31st, 2003, 11:45 PM	#7
soulstress Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Vancouver, BC, CANADA Posts: 2,496	I remember when he compared Tamyra to Mariah, I think he said something like "that just surpassed Mariah" blah blah. I was thinking, "Oh no he DIDN'T just compare some girl to Mariah".

Jan 4th, 2004, 04:30 AM	#8
czr187 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Hangin with the Ag Hags Posts: 19,716	Seems like the truth is what a lot of the biggest stars in music need. That seems to be the same thing that Michael Jackson needs. Whitney needs the truth and some help cause im sure she doesn't even care about the truth at this point.