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Who sang Butterfly?

Release date: 16/9/1997

Duration: 04:34

Writer(s): Walter Afanasieff

Mariah Carey released the song Butterfly. Date of release: 16/9/1997.

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This song is about a person who has let go of someone they love, and now encourages them to fly away and live their life.

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Mariah Carey - Short Biography

- Mariah Carey is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer.
- Referred to as the "Songbird Supreme" and "Queen of Christmas", she is noted for her five-octave vocal range, melismatic singing style, signature use of the whistle register, and songwriting.
- Carey rose to fame in 1990 with her eponymous debut album.
- She was the first artist to have her first five singles reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100, from "Vision of Love" to "Emotions".
- Carey has sold more than 200 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time.

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- "Butterfly" is a song by Mariah Carey from her album of the same name.
- The song is a pop and R and B ballad combining elements of gospel.
- Carey originally conceived it as a house record with David Morales called "Fly Away" (Butterfly Reprise).
- After realizing how personal the lyrics were and how they could be applied to Butterfly, she wrote the album title with Afanasieff.
- In the song's lyrics, Carey sings to someone, telling them to spread their wings and break free in the world on their own, like a butterfly.
- The video clip that accompanies "Butterfly" shows Carey having fun.

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