Mariah Carey Apologizes for Jackson Memorial Performance: Us Magazine - July 8, 2009 7:01 AM PDT

Mariah Carey performs at the Michael Jackson public memorial service held at Staples Center on July 7, 2009 in Los Angeles, CA. Kevork Djansezian/Getty ImagesUs Magazine Mariah Carey wishes she had done a better job performing Jackson 5's biggest hit, "I'll Be There," at Michael Jackson's memorial Tuesday at Los Angeles' Staples Center.

In a post on her Twitter page, the singer (who wore a black Jenny Packham gown to the service) says she was just too overcome with emotion. As Carey sang the song with frequent collaborator Trey Lorenz, photos of Jackson flashed on a huge screen above them.

"Trying to sing today was basically impossible for me," writes Carey. "I could barely keep myself from crying. I'm sorry that I wasn't able to pull it together and really do it right, but I was literally choked up when I saw him there in front of me."

"One thing I know is, we will never really have to say goodbye to MJ. His legacy lives on through his music and the millions of people. He inspired with his timeless music. He will be forever in our hearts," she adds.

I thought she was going to apologise for her music in general.

good she needs 2....her live vocals have been trash for the last few years...
and too many hand motions...she needs 2 chill.

she still beautiful though...i think she is realy understood...i got her back
[Edited 7/9/09 10:43am]

nyse said:

I'd like to get in back of her.

This woman needs a new line of work. Her vocals sound like a cat drowning.

Maybe she could have honored MJ by following his methods. She should have lip-synched.
[Edited 7/9/09 11:39am]

midnightmover said:

[snipped. anx]

missfee said:

she did look upset tho. I think she was nervous as well. It's weird though. Like sometimes her voice will be really good then bad. I think she needs to give her vocals a rest for a couple of years...she's been overworking them.

I owe it to the org to be the voice of reason.

midnightmover said:

Y'all gotta keep this on topic or the Mods will

It should be locked anyway...lol