Mariah Carey Singles That Deserved to Be No. 1 (But Didn't Get There)

Did these 34 singles have the potential for No. 1?

19. ‘Can’t Take That Away From Me (Mariah’s Theme)’ (2000) - Peak Billboard 100 Position: Never charted This empowering anti-bullying single co-penned with Diane Warren was also caught in the crossfire of a feud with her Sony label. At the time, the label didn’t stand behind the track because they wanted something more upbeat after “Thank God I Found You”: the result was a lackluster promotional campaign that caused this Mariah-baby single to never chart. (Photo: Columbia Records)
18. ‘Forever’ (1996) - Peak Billboard 100 Position: Never charted Another single that was never commercially released and thus never charted. One of the last singles to be released from Mariah’s 1995 album was another mid-tempo ballad that stands as a fan favorite. (Photo: Columbia Records)
17. 'Say Somethin'' (2006) - Peak Billboard 100 Position: #79 Another Snoop Dogg and Mariah combo that didn’t quite work. The Pharrell Williams produced track was a standout track on Mariah’s real comeback album that didn’t translate on radio. Doesn’t matter though, it’s a banger. (Photo: The Island Def Jam Music Group)
16. 'Make It Happen' (1991) - Peak Billboard 100 Position: #5 This gospel-pop song which included a gospel choir for the single’s video made it to the #5 spot on the charts - so close! Still, it’s one of those uplifting Mariah songs that’s managed to make it to most of Mariah’s concert sets. (Photo: Columbia Records)15. 'When You Believe' (1998) - Peak Billboard 100 Position: #15 This is probably one of the most epic duets in history. Whitney and Mariah together was definitely something for the ages. At the time, both of their respective catalogs were skewing more on the urban side, so it’s easy to imagine this soundtrack ballad (recorded for the animated film, The Prince of Egypt) not getting its proper due on the charts. One important fact still remains: we got these notorious vocalists together on wax for a once in a lifetime occurrence. (Photo: DreamWorks)

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18. ‘Forever’ (1996) - Peak Billboard 100 Position: Never charted Another single that was never commercially released and thus never charted. One of the last singles to be released from Mariah’s 1995 album was another mid-tempo ballad that stands as a fan favorite. (Photo: Columbia Records)

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