Greatest Hits
Mariah Carey · 2001
119 min · 28 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · soul
A dazzling showcase of soulful ballads and upbeat anthems that highlight Carey’s vocal prowess and emotional range.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- nostalgic sing-alongs with friends emotional ballads for reflection uplifting anthems for celebration
- Context
- By the time 'Greatest Hits' was released in December 2001, Mariah Carey had already established herself as a dominant force in pop and R&B since her debut in 1990. This compilation came after her commercial peak with the albums 'Butterfly' and 'Rainbow', during a time when she was redefining her sound and artistic identity, making it a reflective retrospective of her early career.
- If you like
- contemporary R&B, hip-hop, soul
Greatest Hits is an album by Mariah Carey, released in 2001. A dazzling showcase of soulful ballads and upbeat anthems that highlight Carey’s vocal prowess and emotional range. 'Greatest Hits' solidified Mariah Carey’s legacy, featuring five Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles, and it has been certified multi-platinum. The album also included the remix of 'All I Want for Christmas Is You', which has become a perennial holiday favorite, showcasing Carey's lasting impact on both pop music and holiday music culture. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Greatest Hits sound like?
A dazzling showcase of soulful ballads and upbeat anthems that highlight Carey’s vocal prowess and emotional range. Rooted in contemporary R&B and hip-hop.
What makes Greatest Hits by Mariah Carey notable?
'Greatest Hits' solidified Mariah Carey’s legacy, featuring five Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles, and it has been certified multi-platinum. The album also included the remix of 'All I Want for Christmas Is You', which has become a perennial holiday favorite, showcasing Carey's lasting impact on both pop music and holiday music culture. By the time 'Greatest Hits' was released in December 2001, Mariah Carey had already established herself as a dominant force in pop and R&B since her debut in 1990. This compilation came after her commercial peak with the albums 'Butterfly' and 'Rainbow', during a time when she was redefining her sound and artistic identity, making it a reflective retrospective of her early career.
Who is Greatest Hits for?
Greatest Hits works well if you're into nostalgic sing-alongs with friends, emotional ballads for reflection and uplifting anthems for celebration.
How many songs are on Greatest Hits?
Greatest Hits has 28 tracks, running approximately 119 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Vision of Love Standout 3:31
- 2 Love Takes Time 3:50
- 3 Someday 4:08
- 4 I Don’t Wanna Cry 4:50
- 5 Emotions 4:09
- 6 Can’t Let Go 4:28
- 7 Make It Happen 5:09
- 8 I’ll Be There 4:26
- 9 Dreamlover 3:55
- 10 Hero Standout 4:20
- 11 Without You 3:36
- 12 Anytime You Need a Friend 4:27
- 13 Endless Love 4:21
- 14 Fantasy 4:05
Disc 2
- 1 One Sweet Day Standout 4:42
- 2 Always Be My Baby 4:20
- 3 Forever 4:01
- 4 Underneath the Stars 3:35
- 5 Honey 5:02
- 6 Butterfly 4:36
- 7 My All 3:53
- 8 Sweetheart 4:23
- 9 When You Believe 4:35
- 10 I Still Believe 3:56
- 11 Heartbreaker 4:47
- 12 Thank God I Found You 4:19
- 13 Can’t Take That Away (Mariah's Theme) 4:34
- 14 All I Want for Christmas Is You (So So Def remix) 3:44
Release Date
December 4, 2001
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
119 min 55 sec
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