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Post by rowdawg21 on Mar 3, 2008 15:09:25 GMT -5
Sent out to radio today, goes for adds on March 17th.
As I said in the upcoming singles thread, there are at least four other songs that I would have rather had as the second single. I was really hoping for "She's So California" or "Like It's A Bad Thing." I'm not crazy about "Learning How To Bend" right now, but it will probably grow on me.
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Post by zaclord on Mar 3, 2008 15:12:02 GMT -5
^those would have been my top 2 picks also. for some reason i knew this would be his next single though. hopefully this grows on me as much as "Watching Airplanes" did
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Post by Zazie on Mar 3, 2008 16:48:34 GMT -5
I would have preferred Half of My Mistakes, but I assume we will get a third single at some point. She's So Cali would also have been a good choice. But this one's not a horrible choice at all. I would expect it to make the top 5 and who knows, maybe go farther, building on WA's big success.
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Post by Drummer's girl on Mar 3, 2008 22:05:55 GMT -5
It's too bad the studio version of Like It's A Bad Thing doesn't capture the fun of it live - it's a great live song. Half Of My Mistakes is about the only thing on the CD that sounds like a country song, so for that reason, it would be nice to have it released as a single.
But the best song on the CD actually isn't on it - his label released an "extra" song on itunes called Memory On The Run and that's my favorite...
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Post by zaclord on Mar 3, 2008 22:46:35 GMT -5
^Steve Holy also did "Memory On The Run" on his last album. i didnt buy Gary's album from iTunes so i dont have that song.
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Post by rowdawg21 on Mar 3, 2008 22:48:35 GMT -5
^Steve Holy also did "Memory On The Run" on his last album. i didnt buy Gary's album from iTunes so i dont have that song. Yeah, I don't have Gary's version of the song either. I'd like to hear it though. Pat Green also recorded it for his Cannonball album as a bonus track. |
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Post by bigbluenote on Mar 4, 2008 0:40:36 GMT -5
I'm not too sure what I've said about what to release next. I honestly change my mind a lot with this album. I think every song on the album is good and most are single worthy.
But at the moment, I'm satisfied with this choice. I love his vocal performance in this one and when he sings "how to let youuuuuu in" in the chorus. He seems to give it all he has. But then, he's always been good at that and giving emotion in his music.
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Post by kw9461 on Mar 4, 2008 2:52:57 GMT -5
I'm not too sure what I've said about what to release next. I honestly change my mind a lot with this album. I think every song on the album is good and most are single worthy. Well said, it's hard to go wrong when there aren't any real bad songs. I personally would have picked Half Of My Mistakes, but as Zazie said, there should be a third single. I also like She's So California, as well as Yesterday's Rain. Learning How To Bend wasn't initially my favorite, but it very well may grow on me. |
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Post by EmersonDrive13Rocks on Mar 4, 2008 3:36:28 GMT -5
I'm pretty sure I've heard "She's So California" before on my radio station here in Vancouver. I know it wasn't Gary Allan singing it and I think it was a Canadian artist that was singing it. Not sure who though.
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Post by S4C on Mar 4, 2008 6:17:58 GMT -5
I'm pretty sure I've heard "She's So California" before on my radio station here in Vancouver. I know it wasn't Gary Allan singing it and I think it was a Canadian artist that was singing it. Not sure who though. I think Adam Gregory recorded a song called "She's So California," but I don't think it was the same one. There are definately better choices on the album, led by "Like It's A Bad Thing," but I can live with this. I've always loved it when an artist can hit the high notes like that. |
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Post by Dustin J. on Mar 4, 2008 9:38:50 GMT -5
I'm pretty sure I've heard "She's So California" before on my radio station here in Vancouver. I know it wasn't Gary Allan singing it and I think it was a Canadian artist that was singing it. Not sure who though. I think Adam Gregory recorded a song called "She's So California," but I don't think it was the same one. There are definately better choices on the album, led by "Like It's A Bad Thing," but I can live with this. I've always loved it when an artist can hit the high notes like that. Willie Mack also recorded a song called "She's So California". |
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Post by kevin59 on Mar 4, 2008 12:08:50 GMT -5
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Post by kim8 on Mar 4, 2008 15:37:03 GMT -5
I'm just excited to get a second single. I love so many songs on this CD. I think this is a good choice. It's a bit different for him, I think, so I will be curious to see how it fares.
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Post by iloveoldcountry on Mar 5, 2008 21:25:01 GMT -5
She's So California on Living Hard was written by Gary Allan, Jon Randall and Jaimie Hanna, so I don't think it would be the same one previously recorded.
While I like Learning How to Bend...I will have to wait and see how it sounds on radio...Half of My Mistakes seems like a better choice.
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Post by someguy on Mar 7, 2008 15:07:22 GMT -5
I like this, but it would not have been my choice. "We Touched The Sun" or "Half Of My Mistakes" are better singles, I think, but this should still go top 20 at the very least.
"She's So California" by Adam Gregory is a completely different song than the one that Gary recorded.
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Post by bamafan2102 on Mar 8, 2008 4:26:07 GMT -5
XM played "Like it's A Bad Thing" the other day and I got it saved to listen to whenever. I LOVE THAT SONG!!!! I also like Learning How To Bend and hope it does well. Gary is becoming one of my favorite artist fairly quickly although he has been out for quite a while.
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Post by S4C on Mar 8, 2008 10:22:32 GMT -5
XM played "Like it's A Bad Thing" the other day and I got it saved to listen to whenever. [OT post] What were you listening to XM on? Wouldn't have happened to be one of the XM/MP3 Players? (Just curious.  Be kind of amazing to hear that someone else on the planet has one.) [/OT post] |
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Post by jeff on Mar 8, 2008 12:42:16 GMT -5
thanks for that. i love it. judging by the responses here, many seem to think there are better songs on this album. i havent gotten the album yet, but i really should. |
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Post by Mad Dog on Mar 8, 2008 15:43:05 GMT -5
While not a major fan of country music (but do listen to a few artist her and there), I do love Gary Allan and think this is a good follow up single. I believe with other poster about other songs posted. But I'm thinking the label wanted to put out a slower song and then follow that (the 3rd single) with a faster song. Kinda get more life out of the CD.
Just me thinking
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Post by bamafan2102 on Mar 12, 2008 19:29:15 GMT -5
Not to take the thread off topic, I have an Express RC. It's amazing!!!! You can save ten songs to listen to them anytime. Pause, fast foward, rewind. Full color screen that splits with your favorites or with all the channelswhen you want it to.
Sorry again, just answering the question. By the way I am loving this song more with every listen. Now if he will just release Like It's Bad Thing at sometime I will be VERY HAPPY!
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Post by recjus85 on Mar 12, 2008 21:38:22 GMT -5
Pretty good. 40 weeks from now it'll hit top 10 (hopefully). I wouldn't be suprised if it stalled around #12 or 13 though.
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Post by EmersonDrive13Rocks on Mar 14, 2008 4:34:31 GMT -5
Hopefully it'll be top 10 sooner than 40 weeks! I really like this song and hope it becomes another hit for Gary.
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Post by S4C on Mar 18, 2008 16:42:19 GMT -5
The more I hear this, the more I love this. It's helping me move on from WA. I love that little guitar in the intro/outro. Reminds me of a Pat Green song. |
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Post by EmersonDrive13Rocks on Mar 31, 2008 13:54:22 GMT -5
This is doing good so far.
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Post by rockingcountry on Mar 31, 2008 14:24:27 GMT -5
Yeah, I really hope this continues to do well.
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Post by bigbluenote on Mar 31, 2008 23:08:02 GMT -5
I'm actually shocked at how well this song is starting. Normally, it takes forever and a day for his songs to catch on. His songs normally look dead as heck before they take off. Maybe this is a good sign, not only for this song but for the future?!?! MAN, one can only hope that this man gets what he deserves, STILL one of the most underrated artists out there.
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Post by rockingcountry on Apr 1, 2008 6:18:04 GMT -5
Couldn't agree more!
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Post by kim8 on Apr 1, 2008 10:00:47 GMT -5
I am thrilled to see this song doing so well. I hope it is as you say and is the start of this man's career skyrocketing! He soooo deserves it :)
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Post by Zazie on Apr 2, 2008 9:25:48 GMT -5
He might soon be back to where he was after the singles from See If I Care -- he had 2 #1's from that album, following up on his first #1, Man to Man (from Alright Guy). Once his wife died, I don't think his career was his biggest priority for quite a while.
But now he's... well, I'm sure he's not "back to normal" but I do think his career is back on track. One more big hit, and I think he'll have a nice long run of chart success.
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Post by gcizvolsfan on May 12, 2008 21:44:28 GMT -5
Finally found this on page 4 so it must not be a big topic. I have been a Gary Allan fan for years and it is great to see this song doing so good. It has to be one of (if not) the fastest climbers of his career. Now, if the awards shows would finally get a clue and see what a talent he is then maybe they would let him perform.
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