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  • Wonderful lyrics

  • Yep. Steve Perry can definitely not be properly covered (the ONLY ONE who does a good job is arnel pineda and he's in journey).

  • I know how to waltz to this song and I think Mariah Carey has an AMAZING voice -3 :D

  • So beautiful

  • there are certain songs from certain singers you just dont cover, it just so happens that its most of steve perrys songs, especially this one. she can do oh sherry but not open arms.

  • Amazing A Classic !!! Thanks For Doing This Remake So Touching!!!

  • Good cover.

  • This is AMAZING!!! I LOVE Mariah's version it's so beautiful....

  • Mariah is an unbelievable artist. Her voice really mesmerizes me

  • I love this song :) I think it done well.

  • Oooh I was looking for this I love this song:)

  • Loved it!!

  • Bravo Mariah i loved it i want more you are the pretyest woman i've ever seen i love you music

  • Only Mariah carey and Steve Perry can sing this song with such emotion

  • Beautiful recreation of a beautiful song

  • *teary eyed* 

  • Beautiful version.

  • Love the song...... first time hear this keep repeat it again and again, really touch

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  • very goooooood

  • What a voice!! Mariah always fascinated me! Amazing!

  • I just heard this song on pandora the other day and I fell in love with it!!!

  • @soultakecourage me too !! What a coincedence lol. what playlist were u listening to? I heard it & I was like I have to have it!

  • @MsJJMK I was listening to the Mariah Carey playlist of course

  • @soultakecourage Me too! : )

  • "BY JOURNEY", sung by MC.

  • Mariah does it better.

  • I am a child of the 70's Journey is my fav group of the 80's! Mariah does a great version of Open Arms, I cannot complain one bit!

  • 1:33-1:36 is some of the best melisma ever recorded.

  • Sing it babe.

  • I've heard worse.

  • no. im sorry but...no journey just owned this song.

  • @MyNokiaRules Journey are the BEST

  • I know this song does not compare to Journey, I still love her voice. LOVE THIS SONG!

  • This would have been better had she performed just the song without all the vocal pyrotechnics. The song as it was written is awesome.

  • <3

  • Aw, this makes me cry all the time, such a beautiful song by such a beautiful voice. Couldn't ask for more, just makes my day.

    You never get sick of this song, :')

  • 66 people have never had someone next to them in the dark

  • @sithlord2003 im one of the exceptions to that 66 people i never had someone next to me in the dark but i still love this song

  • I love the original. It's better. thats just me. But, she has some amazing vocals.

  • For all those who don't like Mariah's versions of the songs, why did you come here, go to Journey's page and listen to it there and stop the dumb stuff. Let those of us who like Mariah's version enjoy it without the stupid negative comments.

  • @ButterflyGoddess221

    AMEN! :-)

  • - I Love Dhiss Sonqq

  • sucks

  • this is ok but i like the origanal journy vershion better

  • As much as I love Mariah and think she's a good singer, this version doesn't add anything the original doesn't have.. Sorry, you can't beat Steve Perry..

  • @elmoman86 maybe sometimes its not a competetion.

  • Am I the only one that thinks this remake is shit? She tries to add too much to an already perfect song... I don't like it.

  • @bloodelvessuck no you are not alone. i don't like mariah carreys covers. i think they suck too. same goes for bringin on the heartbreak, i wanna know what love is, and against all odds. all classics.

  • @th00negative1 She redid all those too???? WTF...

  • @bloodelvessuck i know. it pisses me off so i try not to think about it.

  • @th00negative1 does she have no real talent? That's really depressing... I just lost what little respect I have for her.

  • @bloodelvessuck yeah her songs that she wrote herself suck ass.

  • @th00negative1 no bitch mariahs songs rock

  • @caelyanj hey shut up. im just expressing my opinion to someone who agrees with me.

  • People who think this is better than the original should be shot for knowing NOTHING about music , She's a great singer but steve perry is just in another league

  • This is A LOT better than the original of course - it's Mariah Carey

  • Elle en fait trop comme elle le fait souvent et ça ne donne pas toujours de bon résultat. Elle est génial dans ses gymnastiques vocales mais ce n'est pas toujours approprié.

  • fuck u mariah carey stop redoing others song sounds like shit leave open arms to journey ya dumb bitch. Make me so angry

  • @farsite008 Agreed.

  • i wish this woman could realise that she does Ballads Best...

  • @boichoitho - no she does dance tracks as well - what she needs to realise is that WE DONT NEED A GUEST ARTIST -only HER!!!!!!!

  • Apparently Celine opens her new Vegas show with this song! Can't wait! :)

  • @celinerulz91 so, did you like it? :)

  • @feveroo7 She does Journey's version, but it's amazing!

  • She did a pretty good job!!!

  • go mariah

  • Nothing can beat the original.

  • It's ok? Clay Aiken was better. Strange guy tough, but he can sing. Getting rich only made him more strange! LoL "The rich are eccentric/weird because they can afford to be"

  • Nice voice, but nothing compared to Steve Perry...

  • no one can beat mariah

  • @CyprusHot Except Journey..

  • @jaded11231 your opinion of course, not mine....

  • BOOOooo!!!!

  • I love this song! I'll be cover this song soon. But for now take a look at some of my recent covers: I don't wanna cry, Without you, Vision of Love, Emotions. People say I sound similar to Mariah, Leona, Kelly Clarkson, and a few others. I guess it depends which songs I'm singing. I really love Mariah's songs though, so I'll be recording more of them soon. If you have any requests, let me know, I have most of them on karaoke/instrumental now! :)

  • Elo pplz

  • Fight! Fight! Fight! Yeaaah! Come on! Its just a song... --"

  • this is a good cover, but i hate when she sings the notes too long and she goes aaaAAAaaaaaaAAAA.

  • subscribe guys!

  • She is one of the best white girl singers of popular music I have heard.

  • Mariah you're awesome!

  • both versions are nice

  • What a disappointment!!! Love the original but this one sucks just like Mariah Carry loves to suck!!!

  • @nooneknosmeufool shut up! you suck!

  • @purplelove010 Yeah yeah only a bitch would love another bitch!!

  • @nooneknosmeufool i'm not a bitch you're the bitch! if you hate mariah carey so bad then, why are you listening to her? you stupid hypocrite!

  • @purplelove010 gah u too why are u guys fn fighting halfway across the world from eachother its fn youtube and u put more effort to type your hatred my god

  • @nooneknosmeufool dude what is your problem u come on to youtube just to bitch at people over a artist u dont even like what u got nothing better to with your life but to argue with people u dont even know half way across the world for what to make yourself feel like shit come on

  • it sounds sad when mariah carey sings it. they both put a lot of emotion in it, but i think mariah carey really would make someone sad just listening to her version.

  • JOURNEY FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • This version is amazing!

  • JOURNEY HANDS DOWN ,,,but nicely done

  • Ummm yea...Mariah hands down!!!

  • This is my first time hearing this song...so after this is over...I will go listen to Journey's version...then figure out which one I like best lol

  • I love both versions of this song. I don't think Mariah strays that far from the original version. She just adds her own flavor which is good, because you can go to a karoake bar to hear someone attempt an exact replica of the original song but a true artist makes a cover their own.

  • @ButterflyGoddess221

    She doesnt stray, are you listening to the same song. She squeals,warbles and kills a great song

    She needs to be put down for the sake of humanity for what she did to this song.

  • @bobmd13 well that's your opinion not mine. I admit she did her own "Mariah" thing in the song, but the song is recognizable and I like her version of it.

  • @ButterflyGoddess221 Well said!!

  • @ButterflyGoddess221 Nice one, Simon : )

  • @SheffieldBeagles Thanks Paula :-)

  • Mariah completely ruins this song!!! When she does all those little note changy thingys it completely takes away the emotion!!! The simplicity of Journey's original song was what made it so beautiful!!!

  • @MidniteHasStruck Ugh.... What would da world b without its Haters?

  • @MidniteHasStruck Wow hater 

  • This is a great cover and if you know music you know that. Personality wise Mariah ain't the best but you got to admit girl can sing.

  • i love this woman, but seriously, leave it original mariah. your still good but no one can beat the original! :) better than what i could do tho!

  • love this song. imean the original's always best, but this one beautiful too:]

  • Simply beautiful

  • she sucks, she sounds like shes fucking an elephant when she sings this shit.

  • @ghostdrummer16 Must admit it's not one of her best. This is a song that really doesn't require vocal aerobics. Personally I love Barry manilow's version.

  • How can you people say that Maria's version is better when Steve Perry co wrote Open Arms who's version blows Maria's away!

  • My man just dedicated this song to me about a month ago however the original one and this one is perfect to send right back to him...

    Beautiful job!

  • Atrocious rendition of a beautiful song.

  • This song is so meaningful.

  • That was fucked up.

  • NOT BAD... BUT NOT CLOSE TO THE ORIGINAL... BUT KUDOS MC. I THINK PINK SHOULD TRY FOR A SOULFUL ROK SOUND, AND JENNIFER HUDSON IDK WHY BUT SHE HAS A STRONG ENUFF VOICE I THINK. BUT STEVE PERRY IS A GOD OR SOULFUL ROCK BALLADS.

  • i wish i knew who the 52 retards that disliked this song

  • really gloomyoutlook? really?! like omg? i didnt say mariah was a piece of shit i just said journey did it better....its really not that big a deal to bash another band over.

  • I miss jerry

  • W...T...F...?..like mariah and all, but just let it be......journey can not be duplicated!

  • @lilhippy88

    like omg, what're you even talking about? journey is a pile of shit

  • @lilhippy88 See, I don't think it has anything to do with replicating Steve Perry's legendary voice. Because I agree, it cannot be duplicated.

    I do think that cover songs are meant to expand a song's fan base, renew it and make it come a live in a different genre. As hard as it is to admit, not everyone loves and admires Journey's grateness.

  • @lilhippy88 yeah uhm ur complaining about a song she covered well over ten years ago

  • @lilhippy88 YOU CAN NOT SAY THAT HER VERSION ISN'T PRETTY THOUGH LOL Journey is the best of the best but I actually think she did a good job covering it!

  • LOL at the pressed Journey stans. Mariah > your flop fave. U mad?

  • Awesome cover. Most people just wish they could sing like Mariah. Jealousy! Journey is great and this version is great too, well in it's own way.

  • mariah you are soo the bestt .. i love all yourr songss!!

  • mariah you are alwayss the bestt i love u foreverrr

  • Arguing over two of the most powerful vocalists your ever gonna hear is not easy. But I'm giving this one to Steve Perry & Journey. There is something missing in Mariah's version. I don't know what that is but I'm picking Journey.

  • @Paul8820 as much as i love mariah, i have to agree with you that Journey's version is better. I think the element that is missing in Mariah's version is the emotion that is present in Journey's version. Journey's version is so much more heartfelt. Mariah tends to over due songs a little bit. She put so many riffs in where it isnt neccessary. Just because she has the talent to, doesnt mean she should. It takes away the emotion your supposed to hear when you listen to this song. so yea I agree:)

  • @Paul8820 oh and if you couldn't tell, i do like journey better than Mariah in general. :)

  • I like Mariah's cover, but Steve Perry's is AMAZING! Long live journey :]

  • thetrans1977 are you outa yoor effin mind?...she blew that song up...wiped the stage with steve perry (HE IS AWESOME)..YOURE OBVIOUSLY NOT A Musician....best version of this song ever..

  • loved that vibration also.....as Journey by Steve Perry....

  • Mariah Carey forever! one of the few great ones still alive

  • Whether Mariah Carey or Journey´s version is better, it doesn´t matter, they are both great.

  • this is like my favorite song, like ever.....i love it! i mean people seriously.....you have no idea how much i love this song....what i had no idea journey wrote this song....but i still love it! its like overwhelming it makes me cry.....ahhhhhhhhh!!! i love this song ahhhhhhh i love mariah carey!!!!! AHHHHHHHH!!!!!

  • mariah carey is good, but nothing will never be as good as the journey version :)

  • mariah was awesome at that time

  • The original is always best. And those who are bashing Journey - if they weren't a great band, other singers wouldn't singing their songs.

    I'm not a fan of Mariah Carey, but I sorta like this version... minus the airy parts of the song. That's the main reason why I don't like in her voice, the airiness. Sorry.

    Other than that, awesome video. :)

  • Great song... for a great person

  • Idk, the chords and instrumental just seem so commercialized in comparison to Journey's! Or could it just be me and my perceptions getting in the way of things.

  • I grew up listening to this version, so, it's natural that I prefer this version. This version of the song, to me, sounds much better than the original. I'm so sorry, but that's what I feel. :)

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  • ang ganda tlga ng boses nya!!

  • not to mess with mariah or anything she sings really lovely but i prefer the original version by journey better

  • Hahahaha that's why she's a superstar and a legend. That's why she's the best selling female artist of all time. That's why she has many hits. I know Journey originally wrote this.. Who cares they suck get over it.

  • @Therealismael i wouldnt go with a legend, superstar indeed with her own style, but she just makes this cover sound like shit, and by the way, Madonna is the best selling female artist of all time, not Mariah.

  • @tree224331 anybody who changes the view of music, breaks various records and is recognized internationally as an artist, is considered a legend in my book...mariah is indeed a legend

  • @tree224331 The best selling female artist of all time debate is tricky. Worldwide sales aren't always reliable, but it has been reported several times that both women have sold around 200 million records total. If the answer is Madonna, it isn't by a whole lot.

  • I see how many people believe that the original version is better. As a Mariah fan, I would have to say, i love this version over the crappy original. I would understand why old ppl don't like her cover. Because in the future someone will sing a cover of one of her songs (which NO ONE will come close!) and I'm sure like many fans of hers won't like it. But still this version is beautiful and Journey's well...sucks. They weren't great. Can't sing. But that's my opinion. Ha.

  • @Therealismael Hahahahahaha I'm guessing you're just a teenage girl that knows nothing about music. You probably can't play an instrument. Journey wrote this song, Steve Perry's voice has the real feeling and meaning of this lyrics. Mariah only interprets a master piece with exagerated and forced voice. That's not real music.

  • @Therealismael - If Journey wasn't a great band Mariah Carey wouldn't be doing a cover on their song!!

  • @Therealismael i seriously want to hit you with a pole right now, i am young and i LOVE Journey, and Mariah's vocal range is NOWHERE near Steve Perry's, Steve Perry has the highest Vocal range i have EVER heard, the only person that comes close is Arnel Peneda, which is Journey's new lead singer. Mariah is OK, but Journey is great, past, present, and future. You are sooo lucky i don't know what mental institution you are in, because i would come for you. haha, stupid people on Youtube. haha XD

  • I don't like how she goes up and down between notes. Just my opinion. I know thats her style.

  • ahhh... esta cancion me recuerda tantas cosas!!! me pone la piel de gallina, sin duda Mariah Carey la canta como nadie...ojalá se hubiera casado ella con Luis Miguel por que son igual de talentosos, hacian linda pareja

  • love the original sorry

  • love the way she sings

  • i love you

  • The original is usually always better. This is a very great cover though.

  • i agree with natedogg0911

  • haloo

  • slow start but a nice cover

  • aahh ya she should of never recorded this song ... she sounds like she is trying too hard .. dont like it ...

  • really mariah sung it find its nice to add some 21 century into it journeys version is old although she didnt remake this song till like 1997 but still sounds better and shes not showng off she doesnt need to she sounds better than singers now