 Carey performed " Fantasy " live on several television and award show appearances around the world . Carey performed the song at the 23rd annual American Music Awards , held on January 29 , 1996 . Additionally , it was performed live on British music chart program Top of the Pops and on French television . " Fantasy " was part of the set @-@ lists on several of Carey 's succeeding tours , making its debut during the album 's accompanying set of concerts , the Daydream World Tour and is featured on her compilation albums , # 1 's ( 1998 ) , Greatest Hits ( 2001 ) , The Remixes ( 2003 ) and Playlist : The Very Best of Mariah Carey ( 2010 ) . 
