An unheard moment. A fleeting gift. A voice caught in time. In 1998, in Hawaii, Mariah Carey gave the audience something incredibly rare — a 20-second live snippet of “Anytime You Need a Friend” that most people have never heard. No full performance. No buildup. Just a moment… and then it was gone. And in those 20 seconds, she reminded the world exactly who she was. The ease. The clarity. The warmth in her tone. That unmistakable resonance that feels like it’s wrapping around you, promising safe