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Mariah Carey’s debut single, released May 15, 1990. It spent four weeks as the #1 song on the Billboard Hot 100, & two weeks at #1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.

It was the first of four Billboard Hot 100 #1 singles from her self-titled debut album, released June 12, 1990.

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Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning

What did Mariah Carey say about "Vision of Love"?
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What has Mariah said about the music video?
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What has the media said about the song?
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In 2020, Billboard described the song:

Retro-flavored pop/R&B ballad has all the elements necessary to propel newcomer to diva status: infectious melodies, lush instrumentation and a vocal performance brimming with unbridled power and confidence.

Did the song receive any awards at the Grammy's?
What was Mariah's reaction when the song went to #1 in 1990?
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