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Post by Juan Carlos on Oct 20, 2015 11:20:01 GMT -5
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Post by foxxden on Oct 20, 2015 11:22:06 GMT -5
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Post by allow that on Oct 20, 2015 11:44:16 GMT -5
This is a very nice song. I could definitely see it whetting the appetite of her mid 00's fans more than last year's offerings but nothing about this is a radio hit. Well right now it's an iTunes hit ;) already up to #16 and this is all on good word of mouth/buzz with very little promo. Video is up on Facebook.com/GwenStefani and getting great reviews! Well Gwen has a fan base so of course I'd expect it to do well on iTunes upon release, but that's not indicative of its hit reach with the general public. Pretty sure the song will free fall within a week's time, but I'd love to be proven wrong on that one.
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Post by SPRΞΞ on Oct 20, 2015 11:47:43 GMT -5
This is ok. I never want to watch whatever it is I just watched tho, ever again lol. Baby Don't Lie was fantastic. Should've done better than it did.
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Post by leonagwen on Oct 20, 2015 12:03:41 GMT -5
Weird video.Nothing happens except her facial expressions in the video.The concept worked for Sinead O'Connor in the "Nothing compares to you" video,don't know if it works for Gwen.
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Post by Gray. on Oct 20, 2015 13:02:21 GMT -5
"Used to Love You" is my favorite of the three songs she's released so far for the album. It's a great track, though maybe not an immediate hit.
I am still pressed that "Baby Don't Lie" didn't take off. And that the abomination known as "Spark the Fire" was ever released.
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Post by foxxden on Oct 20, 2015 13:13:01 GMT -5
Well right now it's an iTunes hit ;) already up to #16 and this is all on good word of mouth/buzz with very little promo. Video is up on Facebook.com/GwenStefani and getting great reviews! Well Gwen has a fan base so of course I'd expect it to do well on iTunes upon release, but that's not indicative of its hit reach with the general public. Pretty sure the song will free fall within a week's time, but I'd love to be proven wrong on that one. Of course Gwen has a built in fan base but it's never been that large (look back at her previous first week album/single sales) and it's only diminished over the last few years. Her last real "hit" (with or without No Doubt) was "The Sweet Escape" in 2007 and she takes years to make new music so tons of people dropped off. My point was this is about to go top ten at iTunes (currently #11) in half the time it took "Baby Don't Lie" to (which had front page banner and hourly radio deal first day) so it seems like the song is connecting more with the general public to get it this far already. Of course playing off the emotion from the divorce is part of the buzz but the reviews for this have been the best so far out of the last three songs she has released. Of course it could free fall next week if Radio doesn't embrace it, who knows. But it seems to be connecting well now. With that being said, the video is the #1 topic trending on Facebook at the moment :)
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Post by leonagwen on Oct 20, 2015 13:14:54 GMT -5
This song was instant for me.I heard the song once and I couldn't get it out of my head. Very catchy song. Now #11 on Itunes.
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Post by Dylan :) on Oct 20, 2015 13:24:02 GMT -5
I will admit, I didn't expect much from this. But I LOVE this! Video is weird, but getting Alive tease from the hair (and the intro of the song reminds me of Sugar's)
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Post by leonagwen on Oct 20, 2015 13:27:33 GMT -5
Added by Kiss FM Los Angeles!!
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Post by foxxden on Oct 20, 2015 15:33:41 GMT -5
Added by Kiss FM Los Angeles!! That's great! Can you please remind me where you can see adds come in? #8 on iTunes! Top 10
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Post by allow that on Oct 20, 2015 15:40:55 GMT -5
Looking like a younger Miley Cyrus in more than just a few frames of that video.
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Post by leonagwen on Oct 20, 2015 17:03:41 GMT -5
6 adds today.Pretty good, considering the official adds date is next Tuesday.
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Post by musiciscool on Oct 20, 2015 17:28:34 GMT -5
Pretty uneventful video, but whatever, this is still a very good song. I hope this manages to do something good on the charts, "Baby Don't Lie" was such a smash too and look at how well that turned out. Maybe this will have a better chance if pushed correctly.
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Post by leonagwen on Oct 20, 2015 18:37:41 GMT -5
It is now #5 on Itunes!!!
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Post by HellaGood on Oct 20, 2015 18:54:30 GMT -5
Doing surprisingly pretty well on iTunes!
I hope she releases a better video though.
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Post by foxxden on Oct 20, 2015 19:02:51 GMT -5
Officially out peaked "Baby Don't Lie" on iTunes! Let's see how much higher this can go...
Got some big top 40 adds today with KIIS and KAMP :)
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2015 19:37:16 GMT -5
The KIIS add is very promising. Maybe this will do well after all.
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Post by thatchos on Oct 20, 2015 19:43:05 GMT -5
Anyone else notice this came out on the 1-year anniversary of Baby Don't Lie?
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Post by stunnedout on Oct 20, 2015 20:35:20 GMT -5
This is cute, but I cant see it doing much. It will probably land outside of top 10. I like the video.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2015 20:52:41 GMT -5
I actually think the video works well for the song.
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Post by BadRomance on Oct 20, 2015 21:13:57 GMT -5
Officially out peaked "Baby Don't Lie" on iTunes! Let's see how much higher this can go... Got some big top 40 adds today with KIIS and KAMP :) Do you know what was the peak of Baby Don't Lie?
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Post by bigb0882 on Oct 20, 2015 21:15:12 GMT -5
That video is so odd. So she is just being filmed listening to her own song or something? She looks like Miley at times and Madonna at others. It's a ridiculous video but whatever, the song is alright.
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Post by Spidey on Oct 20, 2015 21:48:49 GMT -5
Up to #4 on iTunes:
4 Gwen Stefani - Used to Love You 0.3993
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Post by foxxden on Oct 20, 2015 21:51:56 GMT -5
Officially out peaked "Baby Don't Lie" on iTunes! Let's see how much higher this can go... Got some big top 40 adds today with KIIS and KAMP :) Do you know what was the peak of Baby Don't Lie? It got to #6 in it's second day I believe. "Used to Love You" is very close to overtaking Taylor at #3, regardless if it happens or not this is Gwen's highest peaking single on iTunes since "The Sweet Escape" in 2007 - eight years ago...which is kind of crazy when you think about it! That video is so odd. So she is just being filmed listening to her own song or something? She looks like Miley at times and Madonna at others. It's a ridiculous video but whatever, the song is alright. I'm surprised so many people on here aren't getting the video...it's getting glowing reviews elsewhere (still trending on Facebook from earlier today). It's not like they didn't have an idea what to do so they said "hey Gwen sit in a dark room for four minutes" lol. It was purposedly shot that way with the close up in one long take to underscore the emotional turmoil one goes through post breakup. You'll notice Gwen's expressions change throughout the video - there's moments when she's on the verge of tears and then she appears more confident during the bridge ("now look at what you lost"). Someone on Facebook that I came across put it best - we've all been there where there was just so much going on that we sat there and took some time to let it all sink in and process it. It fits the song perfectly and was beautifully shot. EDIT...SONG JUST PASSED TAYLOR SWIFT TO MOVE UP TO #3 ON ITUNES!!!!!
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Post by BadRomance on Oct 20, 2015 22:08:18 GMT -5
The video reminds me of this:
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Post by leonagwen on Oct 20, 2015 22:27:46 GMT -5
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Post by KeepDeanWeird on Oct 20, 2015 22:55:42 GMT -5
Hmmm. I was one of those who was stunned that they basically pulled the plug on BDL when in reality it was GS best shot at a significant hit. I'm actually enjoying UTLY - it's different enough to catch my ear. I do love the video - Gwen really conveys the emotion of the song - it's a ton more intriguing that a standard lipsync or being surrounded by a bunch of extras/dancers, special effects. I think it's an easy song for people to relate to and it has meaning since it reflects her personal life.
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Post by yuh yuh on Oct 21, 2015 4:09:44 GMT -5
I like it!
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Post by Ryan on Oct 21, 2015 6:24:49 GMT -5
#2 on iTunes.
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