Charlie Rose interview with Mariah Carey in "The Charlie Rose Show", on November 2, 1999.

This video delves into Mariah Carey's journey from her 1990 debut to her latest single, Heartbreaker, showcasing her hands-on approach to music creation, from writing and producing to background vocals and arrangements. It explores her collaborations with industry giants like DJ Clue, Jay-Z, David Foster, Diane Warren, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The speaker reflects on Mariah's upbringing in Long Island, her transition from a backup singer to a solo artist, the pivotal recording deal with Columbia Records, and her continuous reinvention and personal growth in the music industry. Additionally, the video touches on Mariah's emotional journey, insecurities, resilience, and the importance of self-reflection and trusting oneself in the ever-evolving landscape of the music industry.

Topics setlist:
00:00 The Charlie Rose Show (intro)
00:18 Introduction to Mariah Carey
01:48 Being involved in the process of music
02:55 "Rainbow" (album) wasn't meant to be it
03:29 "All That Glitters" as a soundtrack project
03:54 "Heartbreaker" (from the "Rainbow" album)
05:07 Carey as a songrwiter
05:22 Meeting Phil Collins
05:55 Producers for the "Rainbow" album
07:10 Music collaborators for the "Rainbow" album
07:24 Carey on Patricia Hickey, her mother
09:18 The mixed-race background
11:36 The best-selling albums
13:04 The five-octave vocal range
14:23 Carey as a backup singer for Brenda K. Starr
15:36 The music executive's party
17:36 Recording deal with Tommy Mottola
20:02 Relationship with Mottola
24:32 "Butterfly" (album)
25:30 Post-divorce with Mottola
32:41 Carey on acting
33:47 Misconception about career
37:17 "Looking In" (from the "Daydream" album)
37:42 "Petals" (from the "Rainbow" album)
39:48 "Thank God I Found You" (from the "Rainbow" album)
40:06 Decision-making process to choose a album's single
41:07 Carey on singing ballads
42:17 Career future
44:18 The sense of power
47:05 Carey on relationships
48:23 Relationship with Luis Miguel
50:19 "Can't Take That Away" (from the "Rainbow" album)