Mariah to Entertain Troops

Mariah Carey will take a break from her promotional duties in Europe to entertain troops stationed in Kosovo over the holidays. After performing at a military base, Carey will make the rounds to four other military locations to visit troops. Carey is currently in Europe promoting Glitter and her recently released Greatest Hits record.

Carey's latest single is a medley of the Glitter track "Never Too Far" with her previous hit "Hero," which is featured on Greatest Hits. The single's B-side is the new ballad "There for Me," penned by Carey, Diane Warren and David Foster. The single is due in stores December 11th and all the proceeds will be donated towards the NYC Police Foundation Inc., Heroes Fund.

Also coming up for Mariah are the BET Christmas Remembrances special on Decembermber 18th. Carey will perform her hit duet "One Sweet Day" with Boyz II Men. And on the 21st, Carey's own holiday special will air on CBS. A Home for The Holidays With Mariah Carey will also feature Charlotte Church, Destiny's Child, Josh Groban, Enrique Iglesias and Mandy Moore.

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Song Stories

“1999”

Prince | 1982

“I don’t consider myself a great poet,” Prince told Rolling Stone. “I just know I’m here to say what’s on my mind.” In the case of the apocalyptic party anthem “1999,” he was worried about then-president Ronald Reagan’s foreign policies. The song’s melody is based on a riff borrowed from the Mamas and Papas’ “Monday, Monday,” and Prince originally envisioned the first verse with three-part harmony but later split the vocals between himself and members of the Revolution. Because Warner Bros., with whom Prince was locked in a contractual battle, owned the original’s masters, Prince rerecorded the song and appropriately released that version in 1999.

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