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Post by WotUNeed on Oct 31, 2009 14:44:31 GMT -5
Didn't Elton John's "Candle in the Wind" for Diana get airplay? I mean, it is the world's biggest selling single. I have no idea how that did on the radio, but you might be right. Still, I think we can all agree those were very exceptional circumstances. Perhaps, but after "Candle" died down, "Something About the Way You Look Tonight" became the airplay hit and was, in fact, the side listed at number one for most of the single's weeks atop the chart. I think it's safe to call that a hit. Ok I looked it up. As best as I could tell, the last time an openly gay singer had a hit (and that's using the term loosely) was Melissa Etheridge with "If I Wanted To" which hit #16 on the Hot 100 in 1995. Melissa came out as lesbian in 1993. Didn't "I Want to Come Over" become a hit after "If I Wanted To?" I'm checking now... yep, that one peaked on the Hot 100 at #22 in '96. It was definitely a reasonable hit, but its sales and airplay peaks were staggered. Still, it's one of her biggest. As far as I can tell, the last time an openly gay male other than Lambert made an appearance on the Hot 100 was April 2008.
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Post by street on Oct 31, 2009 14:44:43 GMT -5
If Britney did the song, I say top 5. With Adam doing it, probably Top 20 for sure and then ?
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Post by StarSprinkles on Oct 31, 2009 14:48:58 GMT -5
Who? I can't think of anyone with a song out. Lance hasn't released anything, and Ferras only made it to the low 60's on the Hot 100 I think with "Hollywood's Not America." Is that who you're counting?
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Post by WotUNeed on Oct 31, 2009 14:51:10 GMT -5
Who? I can't think of anyone with a song out. Lance hasn't released anything, and Ferras only made it to the low 60's on the Hot 100 I think with "Hollywood's Not America." Is that who you're counting? Is Ferras an openly gay male? I don't know who that is, but I guess that'd be another example, then. "Supernatural Superserious" was the song I had in mind.
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Post by kellyb on Oct 31, 2009 14:56:23 GMT -5
I haven't listened to this again today, but I listened to it 4-5 times yesterday and thought it sounded like a hit. Today though, I can't even remember enough of it to hum a few bars. The craptastic Time for Miracles at least got stuck in my head for a little while.
Love the single cover though.
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Post by StarSprinkles on Oct 31, 2009 14:59:26 GMT -5
Yup. He actually co-wrote a song with Adam for his album. They were friends before Idol. Here's "Hollywood's Not America" which made it to #62 on the Hot 100 in April 2008: Ferras - Hollywood's Not America
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Post by No Brake$ on Oct 31, 2009 15:45:47 GMT -5
just heard this, and do not consider myself a HUGE fan of CHR POP, but this song is definitely a safe song, and will be a good break into the charts. Definitely Top 5.
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Post by gin on Oct 31, 2009 16:20:53 GMT -5
I absolutely love "Hollywood's Not America." One of my faves from '08.
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Post by Kworb on Oct 31, 2009 16:29:48 GMT -5
Since it's so close to album release, ideally this will take off right away. But I can see this having a relatively slow ascent, like Ke$ha.
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Post by P!nkch TheO™ on Oct 31, 2009 16:46:14 GMT -5
this is a top 5 hit ... with a bit of luck, NUMERO UNO!
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Post by street on Oct 31, 2009 17:01:44 GMT -5
I don't think #1 or #5 are a lock. The song doesn't really stay in your head and there isn't a male singer around having success with this kind of music. I think Top 10 would be amazing for this.
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Post by realityBITES on Oct 31, 2009 18:04:05 GMT -5
I hated Adam on Idol, but I think this is freakin fantastic.
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Post by Felicia on Oct 31, 2009 19:30:39 GMT -5
I am loving this. Way better than Kris' 'LLWD' which I adore and Allison's piece of crap.
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Post by Justin. on Oct 31, 2009 21:13:01 GMT -5
This is freakin' awesome! Great to jam too in the car.!
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Post by poptartz on Oct 31, 2009 21:56:13 GMT -5
This is freakin' awesome! Great to jam too in the car.! OMG I know, I listened to it over and over when I was driving around today! I kind of agree that the hook is a little weak, but it still manages to be pretty addictive.
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Post by ZAYN on Oct 31, 2009 22:00:52 GMT -5
Yup. He actually co-wrote a song with Adam for his album. They were friends before Idol. Here's "Hollywood's Not America" which made it to #62 on the Hot 100 in April 2008: Ferras - Hollywood's Not AmericaSince when is Ferras gay?! I have his debut album, it's SO good!
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Post by sunpeach on Oct 31, 2009 22:06:49 GMT -5
I've played it about a hundred times already. The HQ is definitely better to listen to. Someone said it was like "Womanizer" and I kinda agree, but I LOVE "Womanizer" so to me that's a plus. The subject matter is risky and some of the lyrics are really bold. This would have been banned in the late 80's like George Michael's "I want your sex" was, I think. Hopefully Oprah will keep her word and let him come on the show to sing.
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Post by StarSprinkles on Oct 31, 2009 22:13:58 GMT -5
Since..forever. Lol. I follow him on Twitter. He's very, very gay. He's actually spending Halloween with Adam and Katy Perry tonight.
The HQ sounds loads better. The bass in this song is SICK. It literally nearly blew out my computer speakers. I think this sounds more like "Circus" than "Womanizer."
I think if Adam performs on Oprah, he'll do TFM along with this to kinda soften it a bit.
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Post by ZAYN on Nov 1, 2009 0:38:09 GMT -5
Since..forever. Lol. I follow him on Twitter. He's very, very gay. He's actually spending Halloween with Adam and Katy Perry tonight. Ah, well interesting...I guess his album title "Aliens and Rainbows" should have given it away, but I was pretty sure at least a few of the songs were "bitter love" towards "her" oh well...still a brilliant album littered with potential hits.
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Post by StarSprinkles on Nov 1, 2009 0:40:43 GMT -5
Here's a pic of Adam and Ferras from tonight: I agree that Ferras' album was effing amazing.
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Post by P!nkch TheO™ on Nov 1, 2009 0:56:51 GMT -5
^ so Adam was dressed as Adam Lambert . Cool! lol
i agree the HQ and bass in this song is SICK!
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Post by wastedtime on Nov 1, 2009 5:20:04 GMT -5
Love the single. Sounds HOT! Seems like the labels have finally figured out how to handle the idols. Just let them do their thing!
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Post by Haley on Nov 1, 2009 8:54:08 GMT -5
This song is surprisingly growing on me.
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Post by - ` Toxic™ on Nov 1, 2009 9:03:29 GMT -5
Total AI: 0.740 (+0.118) Total Spins: 37 (+8)
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Post by gmd on Nov 1, 2009 9:08:16 GMT -5
very slow start..
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Post by StarSprinkles on Nov 1, 2009 9:08:22 GMT -5
Awww come on FYE. You can do it.
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Post by - ` Toxic™ on Nov 1, 2009 9:08:35 GMT -5
Well it's the weekend.
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Post by street on Nov 1, 2009 9:18:38 GMT -5
When does this go for adds? I think it goes to iTunes on Tuesday.
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Post by StarSprinkles on Nov 1, 2009 9:21:53 GMT -5
This goes for adds and sale on iTunes on Tuesday. Kinda strange, but whatever.
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Post by Kworb on Nov 1, 2009 9:28:26 GMT -5
Maybe most stations don't have the song yet.
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