Notes & Personnel Info |  | Personnel: Mariah Carey, JD, Whitney Houston, Brian McKnight, Boyz II Men, O.D.B., Trey Lorenz (vocals); Michael Thompson (guitar); Eric Rigler (U-Union pipes, whistles); Greg Phillinganes (piano); Babyface (keyboards, drum programming); Nathan East (bass); Ricky Lawson (drums); Sheila E. (percussion); Clarence, Mase, Shanrae Price, Partrique McMillan, Geno Morris, David Cole, Mary Ann Tatum, Kevon Edmonds, Nathan Walton, Mark Kibble, Melvin Edmonds, Daryl Hawes, J. Valentine, Vearline Board, Joy Enriquez, Dion Allen, Peach, Lynn Davis, Syretha Smith, Sharlotte Gibson, Shanice Wilson, Krystal Wilson, Tavia Ivey, Kenya Ivey, Lisa Ivey, Nathan Ivey (background vocals). | | The Darryl Douglas Workshop Company: Kelly Price, Cheree Price, Melonie Daniels, Peggy Harley, Liz Stewart, Spencer Washington, Henry Casper (background vocals). | | Producers include: Mariah Carey, Walter Afanasieef, Babyface, Jermaine Dupri, Narada Michael Walden. | | Engineers include: Dana Jon Chapelle, Jay Healy, Phil Tan. | | Digitally remastered by Bob Ludwig. | | This is a Super Audio CD playable only on Super Audio CD players. | | Personnel: Mariah Carey, JD, Whitney Houston, Brian McKnight, Boyz II Men, O.D.B., Trey Lorenz (vocals); Michael Thompson (guitar); Eric Rigler (U-Union pipes, whistles); Greg Phillinganes (piano); Babyface (keyboards, drum programming); Nathan East (bass); Ricky Lawson (drums); Sheila E. (percussion); Clarence, Mase, Shanrae Price, Partrique McMillan, Geno Morris, David Cole, Mary Ann Tatum, Kevon Edmonds, Nathan Walton, Mark Kibble, Melvin Edmonds, Daryl Hawes, J. Valentine, Vearline Board, Joy Enriquez, Dion Allen, Peach, Lynn Davis, Syretha Smith, Sharlotte Gibson, Shanice Wilson, Krystal Wilson, Tavia Ivey, Kenya Ivey, Lisa Ivey, Nathan Ivey (background vocals). | | The Darryl Douglas Workshop Company: Kelly Price, Cheree Price, Melonie Daniels, Peggy Harley, Liz Stewart, Spencer Washington, Henry Casper (background vocals). | | Producers include: Mariah Carey, Walter Afanasieef, Babyface, Jermaine Dupri, Narada Michael Walden. | | Engineers include: Dana Jon Chapelle, Jay Healy, Phil Tan. | | This is an Enhanced CD, which contains both regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files. | | Composers: Jay Healy; Phil Tan. | | Personnel: Mariah Carey (vocals, background vocals); Peggy Harley, Henry Casper, Cheree Price, Liz Stewart, Patrique McMillian, Geno Morris, Kelly Price, Mase, Melonie Daniels, Spencer Washington, Trey Lorenz, Brian McKnight (vocals, background vocals); Ol' Dirty Bastard (vocals); Michael Hart Thompson , Michael Thompson (guitar); Eric Rigler (pipe); David Hewitt, Phil Tan (recorder); Greg Phillinganes (piano); Babyface (keyboards, drum programming); Ricky Lawson (drums); Sheila E. (percussion); Sharlotte Gibson, Lisa Ivey, Vearline Board, Daryl Hawes, David Cole, Nathan Walton, Shanrae Price, Syretha Smith, Don Allen, Peach , Nathan Ivey, Krystal Wilson, Mary Ann Tatum, J. Valentine, Clarence ?, Joy Enriquez, Lynn Davis , Mark Kibble, Melvin Edmonds, Shanice, Tavia Ivey, Boyz II Men (background vocals). | | Audio Mixers: Dana Jon Chappelle; David Cole; David Frazer; David Frazier; Jermaine Dupri; Jon Gass; Mariah Carey; Mick Guzauski; Phil Tan; Robert Clivill?s; Tony Maserati; Bob Cadway; Bob Rosa. | | Audio Remixer: Sean "Puffy" Combs. | | Liner Note Author: Mariah Carey. | | Recording information: Axis Studios, NY; Brandon's Way Recording, Los An; Conway Recording, Los Angeles, CA; Crave Studios, NY; Doppler Studios, Atlanta, GA; Hit Factory, NY; Kaufman Astoria Studios, NY; KrossWire Studio, Atlanta, GA; Ocean Way Recording, Los Angeles, CA; Power Station, NY; Right Track Recording, NY; Right Track Studios, New York, NY; Right Track Studios, NY; Skyline Studios, NY; Tarpan Studios, San Rafael, CA; The Hit Factory, New York, NY; The Plant Studios, Sausalito, CA; The Record Plant, Los Angeles, CA; WallyWorld, CA. | | Photographers: Laurence Galud; Wayne Maser; Michael Hart Thompson ; Michael Thompson. | | Unknown Contributor Role: Mike Mason . | | Arrangers: William Ross ; Dave Hall; David Cole; Tod Toland; Chris Toland; Jermaine Dupri; Mariah Carey; Narada Michael Walden; Rick Wake; Rich Tancredi; Robert Clivill?s; Ben Margulies; Hans Zimmer; Walter Afanasieff. | | Protest as she may -- and she does, claiming in the liner notes that #1's is "not a greatest hits album! It's too soon, I haven't been recording long enough for that!" -- it's hard to view #1's, Mariah Carey's first compilation, as anything other than a greatest-hits album. Carey was fortunate enough to have nearly every single she released top the pop charts. Between 1990's "Vision of Love" and 1998's "My All," all but four commercially released singles ("Anytime You Need a Friend," "Can't Let Go," "Make It Happen," "Without You") hit number one, with only a handful of radio-only singles ("Butterfly," "Breakdown") making the airwaves, not the charts. That leaves 12 big hits on #1's, all number ones. Since Carey's singles always dominated her albums, it comes as no surprise that #1's is her best, most consistent album, filled with songs that represent state-of-the-art '90s adult contemporary and pop-oriented urban soul. That said, it isn't a perfect overview -- a couple of good singles are missing because of the self-imposed "#1 rule"; plus, the Ol' Dirty Bastard mix of "Fantasy" is strong, but fans familiar with the radio single will be disappointed that the chorus is completely missing on this version. The album is also padded with a personal favorite (her Brian McKnight duet "Whenever You Call," taken from Butterfly) and three new songs -- the Jermaine Dupri-produced "Sweetheart," the Whitney Houston duet "When You Believe" (taken from The Prince of Egypt soundtrack), and "I Still Believe," a remake of a Brenda K. Starr tune -- which are all fine, but not particularly memorable. Still, that's hardly enough to bring down a thoroughly entertaining compilation that will stand as her best record until the "official" hits collection is released. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine | | Since her 1990 Debut, Mariah Carey has sold more than 115 million records worldwide and has earned an astounding 81 gold, platinum, and multi-platinum records. Her career has been an extraordinary succession of number ones and record-breaking firsts in the music world. With more number one albums (four) than any female artist in the 1990s, Carey was the first female artist to see two of her albums (Music Box and DayDream) reach the ten million mark in sales, and she is the only female artist to have eight albums certified triple platinum or better. Mariah's entire album catalog has achieved RIAA multi-platinum status. | | She has had more number one singles than any artist during the 1990s and has seen more singles debut at number one than anyone else. Mariah Carey's second DVD #1's delivers just what the title promises: videos for 14 of her chart-toppers, including "Heartbreaker," "Fantasy," "Dreamlover," "Always Be My Baby," "Love Takes Time," "Honey," and "Emotions." The disc also includes MTV Unplugged performances of "I'll Be There" and "Someday" and live versions of "Hero" and "Vision of Love." As a bonus, the DVD also includes the video for the remix of "Heartbreaker," which features Da Brat and Missy Elliott. Interviews and interactive menus make #1's a better-than-average DVD video collection and one that will doubtlessly please Carey's legions of fans. ~ Heather Phares | | Blessed with a voice that covers more of a range than anyone this side of Minnie Riperton, and a knack for ingratiating, breezy pop/R&B, Mariah Carey became one of the premier pop divas of the '90s. For those who were hibernating during that decade, #1's lays it all out in an easily digestible format, presenting Carey's biggest and best under one roof. From the inspirational message of the poignant ballad "Hero" to the roots nod of "I'll Be There" (with impressive assistance from Trey Lorenz), it's clear that Carey has charisma to match her chops. On the infectious, almost giddy "Dream Lover" she v |
Musical Guests | | Babyface | | Boyz II Men | | Mase | | Whitney Houston | | Brian McKnight | | O.D.B. | | Jermaine Dupri | | Sheila E. | | Trey Lorenz | | J. Valentine |
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