Mariah Carey, ‘Butterfly': Fans Celebrate the Album’s 17th Anniversary on Twitter
by Maggie Malach | PopCrushCan you believe today (Sept. 16) is the 17th anniversary of Mariah Carey‘s ‘Butterfly’? The internet celebrated the occasion by trending the phrase “#Butterfly17thAnniversary.”
It seems the time has flown by, but now is a perfect time to look back on the impact the album made. The project’s lead single, ‘Honey,’ was certified platinum in the United States and was nominated for two Grammys in 1998: Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song.
Additionally, ‘Butterfly’ entered the Billboard 200 at number one and remained in the top 20 for 21 weeks. Oh, and it was certified five-times platinum. Yep, that means more than five million copies of the album were sold!
It’s no surprise that the anniversary of ‘Butterfly’ has fans buzzing. While it clearly has racked up numerous accolades for Mariah, it is a classic album that remains a fan favorite. Like Mimi’s vocals, its power has stood the test of time — and that’s certainly worthy of some praise.
Here are how some fans are reacting to the 17th anniversary of Mariah Carey’s ‘Butterfly':
This is the best R&B album of all time. Her voice is amazing. Light like air but strong and beautiful #Butterfly17thAnniversary
— #LadyBitch (@I_am_an_ayu_fan) September 16, 2014
@MariahCarey The magnificent Butterfly album was the 1st album I ever bought with my own $! Many happy memories! #Butterfly17thAnniversary
— Re2pectDerekJeter (@MistaFeller) September 16, 2014
Hard to believe that 17 years ago, @MariahCarey released an album that forever changed my life (dramatic, I know!) #Butterfly17thAnniversary
— Gary Uncensored (@RaytedG) September 16, 2014
We've literally had the magic that is mariahcarey #Butterfly album for 17yrs #Butterfly17thAnniversary http://t.co/AZrhv98rDF
— Jameis (@JustJameis) September 16, 2014
♪ I will breathe for you each day, comfort u through all the pain, gently kiss your fears away ♬ #WheneverYouCall #Butterfly17thAnniversary
— Mariah Lyrics ♥ (@LambiePrincess) September 16, 2014
♪ I will breathe for you each day, comfort u through all the pain, gently kiss your fears away ♬ #WheneverYouCall #Butterfly17thAnniversary
— Mariah Lyrics ♥ (@LambiePrincess) September 16, 2014
I cannot believe #Butterfly came out 17 years ago today. Happy #Butterfly17thAnniversary to @MariahCarey – such an inspiring album. #LYM
— Thea Knudsen (@TheaKnudsen2) September 16, 2014
17 years ago today Mariah Carey released Butterfly. An album your fave still hasn't topped. #Butterfly17thAnniversary
— … (@lewisuss) September 16, 2014
There will NEVER be another moment in time THAT blissfully masterful! #Butterfly17thAnniversary
— King Marc (@King_Marc_I) September 16, 2014
#Butterfly17thAnniversary Happy anniversary to the TRUE emancipation, & thank u for opening up your life to us with this album @MariahCarey
— Me.I Am…Camouflage (@HeIs_KING) September 16, 2014
17 years later and "Butterfly" is still one of the greatest albums in music history. Thank you @MariahCarey #Butterfly17thAnniversary
— Malinda (@malviche) September 16, 2014
@AllAboutMariah Blind and unguided into a world divided, you're thrown #Butterfly17thAnniversary #Outside
— ***Flawless (@8wirawanedy8) September 16, 2014
Spread your wings and prepare to fly #Butterfly17thAnniversary
— Me. I Am Hadiaqasha (@hadiaqasha) September 16, 2014
Mariah Carey, ‘Butterfly': Fans Celebrate the Album’s 17th Anniversary on Twitter
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