When Mariah Carey released her cover of Phil Collins’ hit song “Against All Odds” in 2000, fans loved her powerful rendition of the emotional ballad. Critics praised it for staying true to the original, as Mariah maintained the simplicity and delicacy of Phil Collins’ version. While both versions were similar, the two artists never actually joined forces to duet on the song. That is, until a fan stepped in. A Mariah Carey fan on YouTube decided to make it happen through a creative project that music enthusiasts will appreciate.
So, how did they pull it off? The YouTube channel ‘Songbird Supreme’ made their duet dreams come true by using technology to edit together live performances of Mariah Carey and Phil Collins singing the song. The result was stunning… Showcasing mariah’s iconic vocals blended with Phil’s to elevate the song to a new level . Fans adored the edit , and the video received over 8.1M views, prompting comments like “I never thought those voices would blend so well. I’m crying!”
Mariah Carey Ft. Phil Collins – Against All Odds (Live)
But it doesn’t stop there…While their edited version of “Against All Odds” is the most popular video on their channel, Songbird Supreme continues to show love for Mariah Carey by posting videos that celebrate her impressive vocals, as well as more edited duets of Mariah performing cover songs with the original artists. One of the most popular is a video of Mariah performing her version of “Without You,” edited into a duet with Air Supply.
Originally written by Badfinger and popularized by Harry Nilsson, the song has proven its enduring appeal with Air Supply’s version charting in 1991 and Mariah’s version topping the UK charts for four weeks in 1994. What makes this duet so special? The edited duet highlights both Air Supply’s Russell Hitchcock and Mariah Carey’s impressive vocals, blending their voices to create a symphony that is bound to impress music fans all o er the world.
Mariah Carey Ft. Air Supply – Without You (Live)
But here’s the thing the popularity of these edited duets on Songbird Supreme’s channel showcases the power of passion and creativity among music fans. Through their love for Mariah Carey’s performances, they were able to use creativity to transform them into something new, allowing listeners to hear the songs in a different light. By creating mashups of two versions of similar songs, the creator shines the light to both, Mariah Carey’s iconic voice and the original songs that inspired her, offering a unique and memoriable experience for the fans.
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