Angels Advocate Tour
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The Angels Advocate Tour is the seventh concert tour by American R&B
singer Mariah Carey
, in support of her twelfth studio album, Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel
. The tour visited North America
, also Egypt
, Brazil
and Singapore
. The tour grossed a total $9,100,000 from its North American leg and received generally positive reviews from crititics.
, "Angels Cry" which has since been remixed to feature Ne-Yo and released whilst Carey was on tour. This was her first concert tour since her The Adventures of Mimi Tour
in 2006. Dates were only slated for the U.S., Canada, and a private concert in Egypt. However, Carey was hoping to visit the UK and Australia later in the year.
A proposed concert for February 16, 2010 at Northrop Auditorium
in Minneapolis was canceled, since no promoter was found to promote the concert.
The tour grossed $9,100,000 in its short run in the United States.
Average Box Office Gross per City: $539,283 Average Ticket Price: $100.82
on several dates with Jason Richards of Toronto Now's article aptly titled 'Mariah fights through cold for ACC performance' commenting that "Mariah Carey's cold was a running theme at the singer's Air Canada Centre show", before going on to say "It's a testament to her vocal talent, then, that Mariah still managed to flex her legendary five-octave range throughout the night."
The set design and set list have also been praised, in particular the mix of "Love Hangover
"/"Heartbreaker
" and her performances of "We Belong Together
" and "Hero
". Carey's between-song banter has also been the subject of much praise with an MTV review commenting that "Throughout the night, her between-song banter felt light, honest and steadfastly lucid, in stark contrast to recent well-publicized bouts of public babbling. Her intimate connection with her fans was palpable from start to finish" and a review from the Los Angeles Times stating "her transparent blend of vocal talent and goofy charisma seems appealingly old-fashioned." Sarah Rodman from the Boston Globe commented that the show was "precisely that mix of diva and daffiness that endears Carey to her fans and that worked to make the hour-and-40-minute show a captivating mix of sparkle, silliness, and vocal pyrotechnics."
Her time keeping has come in for some criticism at certain dates, while others felt that there were too many costume changes throughout the show.
singer-songwriter, Mariah Carey. The concerts were showcased at the Pearl Concert Theater in Las Vegas
.
Carey announced the end of July on her official website that she was going to do four concerts (September 11 and 12 and October 9 and 10, 2009) at The Palms Resort & Casino in Las Vegas in the intimate 2,500-seat Pearl Concert Theatre.
For the September shows, Carey performed her debut single "Obsessed
" from her current album Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel
as well as the second single "I Want to Know What Love Is
". Carey also debuted two other songs from Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel, which were "Angels Cry" and "Up Out My Face". Carey and back-in singer–friend Trey Lorenz
sang Michael Jackson
's song "Rock With You" as a tribute to him.
For the October shows, Carey changed the set list slightly. The first five songs stayed remained unchanged, however Always Be My Baby
was removed and an a capella snippet of the Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel
song "The Impossible" was sung instead. The rest of the songs after stayed the same, apart from "H.A.T.E.U." which was sung after "Up Out My Face."
On the second night of the October shows, Carey made a further two changes to the set list. This time she switched "Fly Like A Bird
" for "I Want to Know What Love Is" and sung an a capella snippet of a Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel song, "It's A Wrap", after "Touch My Body
". Also on the second night (October 10, 2009) Carey brought two fans on stage, for the first gay proposal during a concert – causing worldwide coverage and excitement that Mariah did this. Watch the proposal here: this also had worldwide media coverage seen here:
The digital version included 10 songs from the concert, and lasts approximately 45 minutes and was priced at $9.99.
Steve Bartels, President/COO, Island Def Jam Music Group said of the event:
For promotional use, one minute clips of "Obsessed" and "I Want To Know What Love Is" were recorded at the September shows. A trailer was also created for promotional purposes for her Japanese fans.
Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B is a music genre that combines elements of hip hop, soul, R&B and funk.Although the abbreviation “R&B” originates from traditional rhythm and blues music, today the term R&B is most often used to describe a style of African American music originating after the demise of disco in...
singer Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. She made her recording debut with the release of her eponymous studio album in 1990, under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, whom she later married in 1993...
, in support of her twelfth studio album, Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel
Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel
Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel is the twelfth studio album by American R&B singer Mariah Carey. It was released on September 29, 2009 through Island Records in the U.S. and November 23, 2009 with Mercury Records in the UK...
. The tour visited North America
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
, also Egypt
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
and Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
. The tour grossed a total $9,100,000 from its North American leg and received generally positive reviews from crititics.
Background
After performing a set of promotional shows at The Pearl Concert Theater, rumors circulated in the media of Carey's forthcoming arena tour. In December 2009, the tour was official announced by Carey's official website and Twitter page, under the title "Angels' Advocate Tour". The name is linked to a song from her recent album Memoirs of an Imperfect AngelMemoirs of an Imperfect Angel
Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel is the twelfth studio album by American R&B singer Mariah Carey. It was released on September 29, 2009 through Island Records in the U.S. and November 23, 2009 with Mercury Records in the UK...
, "Angels Cry" which has since been remixed to feature Ne-Yo and released whilst Carey was on tour. This was her first concert tour since her The Adventures of Mimi Tour
The Adventures of Mimi Tour
The Adventures of Mimi: The Voice, The Hits, The Tour was a 2006 concert tour of arenas by American R&B singer-songwriter Mariah Carey. It was one of a few tours in her then-sixteen year career and was named after a fan's "Carey-centric" diary of the same name...
in 2006. Dates were only slated for the U.S., Canada, and a private concert in Egypt. However, Carey was hoping to visit the UK and Australia later in the year.
Opening acts
- New Year's Eve concert: RydaznRtist, Trey SongzTrey SongzTremaine "Trey" Aldon Neverson , better known by his stage name Trey Songz, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer and actor. His debut album, I Gotta Make It, was released in 2005, while his second album, Trey Day, was released in 2007...
, DJ Suss - North America: RydaznRtist, DJ Suss
Setlist
Changes- When the concert officially started on January 15, Carey removed "H.A.T.E.U.H.A.T.E.U."H.A.T.E.U." is a song by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey, taken from her twelfth studio album, Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel . It was written and produced by Carey, along with Terius "The-Dream" Nash and Christopher "Tricky" Stewart...
" and "Always Be My BabyAlways Be My Baby"Always Be My Baby" is a song by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey from her fifth studio album, Daydream. It was released by Columbia Records on March 9, 1996 as the third US single and fourth overall. The song was written by Carey, Jermaine Dupri and Manuel Seal, who also produced the song...
" and replaced them with "Fly Like a BirdFly like a Bird"Fly Like a Bird" is a song by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey, first released on April 3, 2006 by Island Records as a promotional single from her tenth studio album, The Emancipation of Mimi . Written and produced by Carey and James "Big Jim" Wright, the song draws influence from...
" and "Up Out My Face" respectively. - From February 4–10, 2010, "It's a Wrap", "Emotions", and "Up Out My Face" were removed from the setlist as Mariah was suffering from a cold. "Emotions" returned at the first Chicago show.
- "Emotions" was not performed at the second Chicago show along with the typical encore "Hero".
- "Always Be My BabyAlways Be My Baby"Always Be My Baby" is a song by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey from her fifth studio album, Daydream. It was released by Columbia Records on March 9, 1996 as the third US single and fourth overall. The song was written by Carey, Jermaine Dupri and Manuel Seal, who also produced the song...
" has replaced "Subtle Invitation" since the January 30 show in Boston. - On February 9, 2010 at the Air Canada CentreAir Canada CentreThe Air Canada Centre is a multi-purpose indoor sporting arena located on Bay Street in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada.The arena is popularly known as the ACC or the Hangar ....
in TorontoTorontoToronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Carey performed "100%", originally intended to be the theme tune for the film Precious, in which she also starred in. The performance was filmed for the 2010 Winter Olympics. - On February 26, 2010 at the Oracle Arena in OaklandOakland, CaliforniaOakland is a major West Coast port city on San Francisco Bay in the U.S. state of California. It is the eighth-largest city in the state with a 2010 population of 390,724...
, Carey performed "H.A.T.E.U.H.A.T.E.U."H.A.T.E.U." is a song by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey, taken from her twelfth studio album, Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel . It was written and produced by Carey, along with Terius "The-Dream" Nash and Christopher "Tricky" Stewart...
" (due to a fan request during the show) in the Encore Section before ending with "Hero". Carey also sang a snippet of "All I Want for Christmas Is You" after "Make it Happen".
Tour dates
| Date | City | Country | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| North America | |||
| December 31, 2009 | New York City New York City New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and... |
United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
Madison Square Garden Madison Square Garden Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG and known colloquially as The Garden, is a multi-purpose indoor arena in the New York City borough of Manhattan and located at 8th Avenue, between 31st and 33rd Streets, situated on top of Pennsylvania Station.Opened on February 11, 1968, it is the... |
| January 2, 2010 | Atlantic City Atlantic City, New Jersey Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, and a nationally renowned resort city for gambling, shopping and fine dining. The city also served as the inspiration for the American version of the board game Monopoly. Atlantic City is located on Absecon Island on the coast... |
The Borgata Events Center | |
| January 15, 2010 | Mashantucket Mashantucket Pequot Tribe The Mashantucket Pequot are a small Native American tribal nation of the Algonquian language community in the state of Connecticut. Within the tribe's Reservation, in Ledyard, New London County, Connecticut, the Mashantucket Pequot operate Foxwoods Resort Casino, the world's largest resort... |
MGM Grand Theatre | |
| January 16, 2010 | |||
| January 19, 2010 | Atlanta | Fox Theatre | |
| January 21, 2010 | Hollywood Hollywood, Florida -Demographics:As of 2000, there were 59,673 households out of which 24.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.5% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.2% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of... |
Hard Rock Live | |
| January 25, 2010 | Detroit | Fox Theatre | |
| January 27, 2010 | Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution.... |
DAR Constitution Hall DAR Constitution Hall DAR Constitution Hall is a concert hall in Washington, D.C. It was built in 1929 by the Daughters of the American Revolution to house its annual convention when membership delegations outgrew Memorial Continental Hall. Later, the two buildings were connected by a third structure housing the DAR... |
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| January 30, 2010 | Boston Boston Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had... |
Wang Theatre | |
| February 1, 2010 | Upper Darby | Tower Theater | |
| February 4, 2010 | Montreal Montreal Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America... |
Canada Canada Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean... |
Bell Centre Bell Centre The Bell Centre , formerly known as the Molson Centre , is a sports and entertainment complex in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It opened on March 16, 1996 after nearly three years under construction... |
| February 6, 2010 | Ottawa Ottawa Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario... |
Scotiabank Place Scotiabank Place Scotiabank Place is a multi-purpose arena, located in Kanata, a suburban district of Ottawa, Ontario. It is home to the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League. It has also hosted the Canadian University Men's Basketball Championship... |
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| February 9, 2010 | Toronto Toronto Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from... |
Air Canada Centre Air Canada Centre The Air Canada Centre is a multi-purpose indoor sporting arena located on Bay Street in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada.The arena is popularly known as the ACC or the Hangar .... |
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| February 10, 2010 | Columbus Columbus, Ohio Columbus is the capital of and the largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio. The broader metropolitan area encompasses several counties and is the third largest in Ohio behind those of Cleveland and Cincinnati. Columbus is the third largest city in the American Midwest, and the fifteenth largest city... |
United States | Jerome Schottenstein Center Jerome Schottenstein Center The Value City Arena at the Jerome Schottenstein Center is a multi-purpose arena, located on the campus of The Ohio State University, in Columbus, Ohio, United States... |
| February 13, 2010 | Chicago Chicago Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles... |
Chicago Theatre Chicago Theatre The Chicago Theatre, originally known as the Balaban and Katz Chicago Theatre, is a landmark theater located on North State Street in the Loop area of Chicago, Illinois. Built in 1921, the Chicago Theatre was the flagship for the Balaban and Katz group of theaters run by A. J. Balaban, his brother... |
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| February 14, 2010 | |||
| February 17, 2010 | Houston | Verizon Wireless Theater Verizon Wireless Theater The Verizon Wireless Theater is an indoor theater owned by Live Nation and located in Houston, Texas, United States... |
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| February 18, 2010 | Grand Prairie Grand Prairie, Texas Grand Prairie is a city in Dallas, Ellis, and Tarrant counties in the U.S. state of Texas and is a part of the Mid-Cities region in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. Grand Prairie is a suburb of both Dallas and Fort Worth and had a population of 175,396 at the 2010 census.- History :The city of... |
Nokia Theatre Nokia Theatre at Grand Prairie The Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie is a concert hall located in Grand Prairie, Texas, 16 miles west of Dallas, 24 miles east of Fort Worth. The hall is near the Lone Star Park. The theatre is currently operated by AEG and owned by the City of Grand Prairie.... |
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| February 20, 2010 | Phoenix Phoenix, Arizona Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data... |
Dodge Theater Dodge Theater Comerica Theatre is an indoor concert hall and arena in Phoenix. The venue seats 5,500 people and hosts many musical artists and shows... |
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| February 23, 2010 | Los Angeles Los Ángeles Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants... |
Gibson Amphitheatre Gibson Amphitheatre The Gibson Amphitheatre is a theatre located in Universal City, California, USA. It seats up to 6,189 for concerts, including 6,089 chairback seats... |
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| February 24, 2010 | |||
| February 26, 2010 | Oakland Oakland, California Oakland is a major West Coast port city on San Francisco Bay in the U.S. state of California. It is the eighth-largest city in the state with a 2010 population of 390,724... |
Oracle Arena | |
| February 27, 2010 | Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nevada Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous... |
The Colosseum at Caesars Palace | |
| Africa | |||
| May 17, 2010 | Giza Necropolis | Egypt Egypt Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world... |
Pyramids |
| South America | |||
| August 21, 2010 | Barretos Barretos Barretos is a municipality in the northern part of the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The city has approximately 112,101 inhabitants and an area of 1565.6 km². Barretos belongs to the Mesoregion of Ribeirão Preto.-History:... |
Brazil Brazil Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people... |
Festa do Peão de Boiadeiro Festa do Peão de Boiadeiro The Festa do Peão de Boiadeiro is a rodeo featuring bulls and horses. In Brazil hundreds such festivals are held throughout the year.... |
| Asia | |||
| September 26, 2010 | Singapore Singapore Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the... |
Marina Bay Street Circuit | |
A proposed concert for February 16, 2010 at Northrop Auditorium
Northrop Auditorium
Cyrus Northrop Memorial Auditorium is a stage venue at the University of Minnesota's Minneapolis campus named for Cyrus Northrop, the university's second president. Various events are held there, including concerts, ballet performances, and lectures. The structure was built in 1929 and has...
in Minneapolis was canceled, since no promoter was found to promote the concert.
Box Office Score Data
| Venue | City | Tickets Sold / Available | Gross Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Square Garden | New York City | 11,534 / 11,831 (97.5%) | $1,224,734 |
| Fox Theatre | Atlanta | 2,833 / 3,719 (76.2%) | $305,940 |
| Fox Theatre | Detroit | 3,828 / 4,842 (76.8%) | $284,642 |
| Hard Rock Live | Hollywood | 5,770 / 5,770 (100%) | $527,640 |
| DAR Construction Hall | Washington D.C. | 2,430 / 3,166 (76.8%) | $216,247 |
| Tower Theatre | Upper Darby | 2,466 / 3,116 (79.1%) | $216,675 |
| Bell Centre | Montreal | 3,806 / 4,750 (80.1%) | $400,275 |
| Scotiabank Place | Ottawa | 2,443 / 3,100 (79.9%) | $210,220 |
| Air Canada Centre | Toronto | 6,250 / 8,000 (80.2%) | $658,074 |
| Chicago Theatre | Chicago | 7,034 / 7,034 (100%) | $726,591 |
| Verizon Wireless Theatre | Houston | 2,505 / 2,627 (95.4%) | $247,668 |
| NOKIA Theatre | Grand Prairie | 5,357 / 6,301 (83%) | $347,544 |
| Dodge Theater | Phoenix | 4,860 / 4,860 (100%) | $319,355 |
| Gibson Amphitheatre | Los Angeles | 10,741 / 11,882 (90.4%) | $1,107,515 |
| Oracle Arena | Oakland | 7,532 / 7,788 (97%) | $702,953 |
| The Colosseum at Caesars Palace | Las Vegas | 4,053 / 4,053 (100%) | $552,188 |
| Festa do Peão de Boiadeiro | Barretos | 50,000 / 50,000 (100%) | |
| LG Live at 2010 Formula 1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix | Singapore | 100,000 / 100,000 (100%) | |
| TOTAL | 242,167 / 255,627 (96.0%) | $8,781,214+ (US Dates) | |
The tour grossed $9,100,000 in its short run in the United States.
Average Box Office Gross per City: $539,283 Average Ticket Price: $100.82
Critical reception
Critical reception to the tour has been generally positive, with most reviewers admiring Carey's live vocals. A review from The Palm Beach Post described Carey's vocals as being "strong, assured and, as usual, eerily effortless" a sentiment that was additionally reflected in Chris Azzopardi's review of the Detroit date for Pride Source that commented; "You attend a Mariah Carey concert to be in the dreamlike presence of a super-diva, not expecting to be wooed by artful razzle-dazzle or the singer's dexterous dance moves. Those aerobics are in her voice, a supreme many-octave instrument that worked for 95 minutes during her "Angels Advocate Tour" Monday at the Fox Theatre in Detroit." Lauren Carter of the Boston Herald also praised Carey's vocals, stating that "'My All,' the gospel-inspired 'Fly Like a Bird' and early career hit 'Emotions' were all powerhouse stunners, boasting the mix of smoky tones, soulful trills and high-octave whistles that have become her trademark." Critics praised Carey's ability to vocally deliver despite experiencing a coldCommon cold
The common cold is a viral infectious disease of the upper respiratory system, caused primarily by rhinoviruses and coronaviruses. Common symptoms include a cough, sore throat, runny nose, and fever...
on several dates with Jason Richards of Toronto Now's article aptly titled 'Mariah fights through cold for ACC performance' commenting that "Mariah Carey's cold was a running theme at the singer's Air Canada Centre show", before going on to say "It's a testament to her vocal talent, then, that Mariah still managed to flex her legendary five-octave range throughout the night."
The set design and set list have also been praised, in particular the mix of "Love Hangover
Love Hangover
"Love Hangover" was the fourth number one single for Motown singer Diana Ross. It was released in March 1976, and rose to number one on the Billboard Hot 100, Hot Soul Singles and Hot Dance Club Play charts simultaneously....
"/"Heartbreaker
Heartbreaker (Mariah Carey song)
"Heartbreaker" is a song by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey. It was released on September 21, 1999 by Columbia Records as the lead single from Carey's seventh studio album, Rainbow . The song was written by Carey and Jay-Z and produced by the former and DJ Clue...
" and her performances of "We Belong Together
We Belong Together
"We Belong Together" is a song by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey from her tenth studio album, The Emancipation of Mimi . The song was released on March 29, 2005, through Island Records as the second single from the album. "We Belong Together" was written by Carey, Jermaine Dupri, Manuel...
" and "Hero
Hero (Mariah Carey song)
"Hero" is a song by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey. It was released on October 19, 1993 by Columbia Records as the second single from Carey's third studio album, Music Box . Originally intended for Gloria Estefan, the song was written and produced by Carey and Walter Afanasieff...
". Carey's between-song banter has also been the subject of much praise with an MTV review commenting that "Throughout the night, her between-song banter felt light, honest and steadfastly lucid, in stark contrast to recent well-publicized bouts of public babbling. Her intimate connection with her fans was palpable from start to finish" and a review from the Los Angeles Times stating "her transparent blend of vocal talent and goofy charisma seems appealingly old-fashioned." Sarah Rodman from the Boston Globe commented that the show was "precisely that mix of diva and daffiness that endears Carey to her fans and that worked to make the hour-and-40-minute show a captivating mix of sparkle, silliness, and vocal pyrotechnics."
Her time keeping has come in for some criticism at certain dates, while others felt that there were too many costume changes throughout the show.
Live at the Pearl
Live at the Pearl, also known as Mariah Carey: Live in Las Vegas was a four-evening promotional concert by AmericanUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
singer-songwriter, Mariah Carey. The concerts were showcased at the Pearl Concert Theater in Las Vegas
Las Vegas metropolitan area
The Las Vegas Valley is the heart of the Las Vegas-Paradise, NV MSA also known as the Las Vegas–Paradise–Henderson MSA which includes all of Clark County, Nevada, and is a metropolitan area in the southern part of the U.S. state of Nevada. The Valley is defined by the Las Vegas Valley landform, a ...
.
Background
It was rumored in early July 2009 that Carey would perform a mini-residency at The Palms Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.Carey announced the end of July on her official website that she was going to do four concerts (September 11 and 12 and October 9 and 10, 2009) at The Palms Resort & Casino in Las Vegas in the intimate 2,500-seat Pearl Concert Theatre.
For the September shows, Carey performed her debut single "Obsessed
Obsessed (song)
"Obsessed" is a song by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey, taken from her twelfth studio album, Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel . It was written and produced by Carey, Christopher "Tricky" Stewart and Terius "The-Dream" Nash, and was released as the album's lead single on June 16, 2009...
" from her current album Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel
Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel
Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel is the twelfth studio album by American R&B singer Mariah Carey. It was released on September 29, 2009 through Island Records in the U.S. and November 23, 2009 with Mercury Records in the UK...
as well as the second single "I Want to Know What Love Is
I Want to Know What Love Is
"I Want to Know What Love Is" is a 1984 power ballad recorded by the British-American rock band Foreigner. The song hit #1 in both the UK and the U.S. and is the band's biggest hit...
". Carey also debuted two other songs from Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel, which were "Angels Cry" and "Up Out My Face". Carey and back-in singer–friend Trey Lorenz
Trey Lorenz
Trey Lorenz is an African American singer and songwriter. He was born in Florence, South Carolina and is a graduate of Wilson High School.-Biography:...
sang Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
's song "Rock With You" as a tribute to him.
For the October shows, Carey changed the set list slightly. The first five songs stayed remained unchanged, however Always Be My Baby
Always Be My Baby
"Always Be My Baby" is a song by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey from her fifth studio album, Daydream. It was released by Columbia Records on March 9, 1996 as the third US single and fourth overall. The song was written by Carey, Jermaine Dupri and Manuel Seal, who also produced the song...
was removed and an a capella snippet of the Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel
Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel
Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel is the twelfth studio album by American R&B singer Mariah Carey. It was released on September 29, 2009 through Island Records in the U.S. and November 23, 2009 with Mercury Records in the UK...
song "The Impossible" was sung instead. The rest of the songs after stayed the same, apart from "H.A.T.E.U." which was sung after "Up Out My Face."
On the second night of the October shows, Carey made a further two changes to the set list. This time she switched "Fly Like A Bird
Fly like a Bird
"Fly Like a Bird" is a song by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey, first released on April 3, 2006 by Island Records as a promotional single from her tenth studio album, The Emancipation of Mimi . Written and produced by Carey and James "Big Jim" Wright, the song draws influence from...
" for "I Want to Know What Love Is" and sung an a capella snippet of a Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel song, "It's A Wrap", after "Touch My Body
Touch My Body
"Touch My Body" is a song by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey, taken from her eleventh studio album, E=MC² . It was written and produced by Carey, along with Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, Crystal "Cri$tyle" Johnson and Terius "The Dream" Nash, and was released as the album's lead single on...
". Also on the second night (October 10, 2009) Carey brought two fans on stage, for the first gay proposal during a concert – causing worldwide coverage and excitement that Mariah did this. Watch the proposal here: this also had worldwide media coverage seen here:
Setlist
Broadcasts and recordings
The September 11 and 12 concerts were filmed and later broadcast worldwide in over 200 countries and on 235 devices. A news report read:The digital version included 10 songs from the concert, and lasts approximately 45 minutes and was priced at $9.99.
Steve Bartels, President/COO, Island Def Jam Music Group said of the event:
For promotional use, one minute clips of "Obsessed" and "I Want To Know What Love Is" were recorded at the September shows. A trailer was also created for promotional purposes for her Japanese fans.