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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2015 18:58:29 GMT -5
I mean, anybody who thinks this ever had a shot at being successful on Pop is out of their mind. It's one of the best pop songs to come out of 2015. The reason it isn't seeing success has nothing to do with the fact that it's Hilary Duff. It's because her label screwed the release up so, so bad. If her label did this song right, it would have been at least top 40 on pop right now. Nothing serious, but at least it would be charting.
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Post by I Wish on May 25, 2015 12:08:50 GMT -5
I mean, anybody who thinks this ever had a shot at being successful on Pop is out of their mind. It's a Hillary Duff song. If anything, I think their team was VERY smart about the release. She got a LOT of buzz and a lot of publicity and exposure from the Tinder stunt. From the interview she did with Ryan before, to the actual video. Like someone else said, NO ONE would even be talking about it if it wasn't for the Tinder collaboration and that was the whole point. I think their aim was to make a viral video in hopes of this becoming successful because they knew radio wasn't going to touch it, and that's more on radio stations and the GP not wanting to play Hilary Duff tracks than it is on RCA f**king everything up~~~1111!!!!!. Hilary hasn't had a hit single, or been relevant in over 10 years. I think RCA and her team were very smart and creative with this release. Props to them. Them releasing a Taylor Swift b-side to Pop along with a pretty video with pretty lighting and TV promo got them nowhere. This was the way to go, all things considered. Hilary did TWO television performances (the only ones) in one week for AAY and they were on shows that are not known to give the track a "sky high" vibe. She also only did about a handful of scattered radio interviews and otherwise neglected the track in the US for her Younger shooting schedule. Her team also canceled a performance at the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade and an interview with Ryan Seacrest. Let's not. Meanwhile, Sparks is a lot more ~generic~ for Top 40 radio and hasn't even been sent. All About You reached #39 or #38. Surely Sparks could have been around that area by now. It's kinda silly to only rely on streaming for a chance to chart on the Hot 100.
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Post by lyhom on May 25, 2015 12:17:45 GMT -5
I really don't think anyone has an issue with the tinder collab, it's all in the way that it was executed
the execution was shit
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Post by lyhom on May 25, 2015 12:25:47 GMT -5
I mean, anybody who thinks this ever had a shot at being successful on Pop is out of their mind. It's a Hillary Duff song. this song nearly went top 20 on itunes the first day of release I really don't think there's as little demand for a Hilary Duff song on pop as you're implying here
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Post by Au$tin on May 25, 2015 13:05:00 GMT -5
No, he's right. There is no demand for a Hillary Duff song. Mainly because there is no such artist as Hillary Duff.
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Post by vithor on May 25, 2015 17:19:25 GMT -5
I mean, anybody who thinks this ever had a shot at being successful on Pop is out of their mind. It's a Hillary Duff song. If anything, I think their team was VERY smart about the release. She got a LOT of buzz and a lot of publicity and exposure from the Tinder stunt. From the interview she did with Ryan before, to the actual video. Like someone else said, NO ONE would even be talking about it if it wasn't for the Tinder collaboration and that was the whole point. I think their aim was to make a viral video in hopes of this becoming successful because they knew radio wasn't going to touch it, and that's more on radio stations and the GP not wanting to play Hilary Duff tracks than it is on RCA f**king everything up~~~1111!!!!!. Hilary hasn't had a hit single, or been relevant in over 10 years. I think RCA and her team were very smart and creative with this release. Props to them. Them releasing a Taylor Swift b-side to Pop along with a pretty video with pretty lighting and TV promo got them nowhere. This was the way to go, all things considered. If they knew there's no demand for a Hilary Duff song and radio wouldn't touch it, why would they even bother to sign her to begin with? And they did send her song for adds. They just did it for the wrong format.
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Post by Ryan on May 26, 2015 9:08:11 GMT -5
I mean, anybody who thinks this ever had a shot at being successful on Pop is out of their mind. It's a Hillary Duff song. If anything, I think their team was VERY smart about the release. She got a LOT of buzz and a lot of publicity and exposure from the Tinder stunt. From the interview she did with Ryan before, to the actual video. Like someone else said, NO ONE would even be talking about it if it wasn't for the Tinder collaboration and that was the whole point. I think their aim was to make a viral video in hopes of this becoming successful because they knew radio wasn't going to touch it, and that's more on radio stations and the GP not wanting to play Hilary Duff tracks than it is on RCA f**king everything up~~~1111!!!!!. Hilary hasn't had a hit single, or been relevant in over 10 years. I think RCA and her team were very smart and creative with this release. Props to them. Them releasing a Taylor Swift b-side to Pop along with a pretty video with pretty lighting and TV promo got them nowhere. This was the way to go, all things considered.
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2015 9:25:48 GMT -5
Alternate cut for the 'Sparks' video coming on Thursday.
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Post by RomanStopIt on May 28, 2015 3:20:27 GMT -5
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Post by Ryan on May 28, 2015 3:20:34 GMT -5
Now my life is complete.
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Post by Rocky on May 28, 2015 8:08:00 GMT -5
Much better. Thanks.
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Post by Spidey on May 28, 2015 8:52:24 GMT -5
Thank god they actually put out a non-Tinder version of the video.
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Post by Juan Carlos on May 28, 2015 9:07:41 GMT -5
Finally! Now, send this to pop, RCA. Thank you.
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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2015 9:22:48 GMT -5
Thank goodness. I really hope the release of that video is more than just RCA responding to outcries. I hope they have more plans to give this a big push to radio.
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Post by ILLUSION on May 28, 2015 9:51:56 GMT -5
With the exception of the cheesy border frames that occasionally popped up, this version is much better. I don't know what RCA is waiting for.
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Post by poplife on May 28, 2015 10:18:27 GMT -5
With the exception of the cheesy border frames that occasionally popped up, this version is much better. I don't know what RCA is waiting for. And the borders are pixelated! Windows 95 realness. But yes, video is much better with just her.
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Post by mamaloveme on May 28, 2015 10:25:42 GMT -5
i think it is a intention to make the Tinder Version, so her fans will make some noise about it for demanding a "real" video
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Post by Ginger Spice on May 28, 2015 11:24:31 GMT -5
i think it is a intention to make the Tinder Version, so her fans will make some noise about it for demanding a "real" video I initially wondered if they had planned something like this, but then I watched the Tinder-less version and the awkward borders and the fact they had to throw in some random effects in certain places makes me think this really wasn't planned at all. Still, two thumbs up on the Tinder-free video, even if it's not perfect.
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Post by George on May 28, 2015 11:42:25 GMT -5
Glad we finally got one! LMFAO at the "Fan-Demanded Version"!
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Post by Au$tin on May 28, 2015 11:43:52 GMT -5
I love the (Fan Demanded Version) tacked on.
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POP ?? ?? HILARY DUFF Sparks 20 15 5 0.215
HOT AC ?? ?? HILARY DUFF Sparks 118 122 -4 0.467
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Post by surfy on May 28, 2015 12:29:01 GMT -5
LOVE THAT VIDEO!!!
So colorful and fun! And Hilary looked AH-MAZING! YES, YES, YES!!!
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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2015 20:05:47 GMT -5
Eh, you can tell the video was kind of thrown together. Some of the shots look like they weren't edited properly. Probably smart to have both a normal version and a Tinder version out though.
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Post by skizzo on May 29, 2015 7:14:23 GMT -5
She looks stunning. Send this to pop now though, before it cools off even more
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Post by divasummer on May 29, 2015 10:48:14 GMT -5
Gee if it's getting 118-122 spins at HOT AC I would think it could have done a decent amount at PoP??? I have no idea about the basis of her current Tv show but is it marketed to adults and that's why they went with the Hot Ac angle???
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Post by I Wish on May 29, 2015 10:53:21 GMT -5
If there's any good chance in its radio updates, can you continue posting Austin? Gee if it's getting 118-122 spins at HOT AC I would think it could have done a decent amount at PoP??? I have no idea about the basis of her current Tv show but is it marketed to adults and that's why they went with the Hot Ac angle??? And it is marketed towards adults. If that is the reason they sent it to HAC though...
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Post by leonagwen on May 29, 2015 15:17:33 GMT -5
My local station WXKS Boston is playing this.
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Post by poplife on May 29, 2015 16:01:15 GMT -5
Even though I want Sparks to be somewhat of a hit, I'm just glad we're getting the album. I was worried after Chasing The Sun and All About You, the album was in jeopardy. So whatever RCA, screw this up all you want.. Just give me the album
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Post by Au$tin on May 29, 2015 22:27:06 GMT -5
Even though I want Sparks to be somewhat of a hit, I'm just glad we're getting the album. I was worried after Chasing The Sun and All About You, the album was in jeopardy. So whatever RCA, screw this up all you want.. Just give me the album Well, you're not totally wrong. Whatever album was being created back then is not coming. "Chasing the Sun" and "All About You" are not on the upcoming album, which I find really odd considering she confirmed "All About You" was going to be on the album not too long ago.
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Post by poplife on May 29, 2015 23:27:50 GMT -5
Even though I want Sparks to be somewhat of a hit, I'm just glad we're getting the album. I was worried after Chasing The Sun and All About You, the album was in jeopardy. So whatever RCA, screw this up all you want.. Just give me the album Well, you're not totally wrong. Whatever album was being created back then is not coming. "Chasing the Sun" and "All About You" are not on the upcoming album, which I find really odd considering she confirmed "All About You" was going to be on the album not too long ago. And prior to that she was recording dance/electro songs with Luciana and Nick Clow (I believe before she landed the RCA deal). She has so much unreleased material.. Sad we'll never hear it :(
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Post by Au$tin on May 29, 2015 23:46:57 GMT -5
Mock-Update POP ?? ?? HILARY DUFF Sparks 20 15 5 0.215 HOT AC ?? ?? HILARY DUFF Sparks 118 122 -4 0.467 #384 on iTunes POP ?? ?? HILARY DUFF Sparks 19 16 3 0.211 -1 spin -2 bullet -0.004 AI HOT AC ?? ?? HILARY DUFF Sparks 118 120 -2 0.438 = spins +2 bullet -0.029 AI #298 on iTunes
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