Kelly Clarkson - "Stronger" - Oct. 24

[lum]

After thinking about it, I'm not mad/upset about LMD being leaked and not released anymore. I agree it may not be the best lead single, and the more I listen to the I Forgive You clip, the more I think it could work as a huge summer smash. I just hope RCA or whoever in charge could release it soon enough before something bad happens again *touch wood*.

[SoMuchToSay]

So obviously if LMD was for sure the 1st single we would've surely heard something by now. On that note, I wouldn't mind seeing the 1st single being I Forgive You. It's got that Teenage Dream feel to it, based off the lyrics. And I was SOOOOOOOOO ready to jam to LMD, but at least I can blast it on my radio til the real 1st single comes out next month. Of course unless RCA decides to push it back to September, which wouldn't be surprising at all, since we've been anticipating this damn single since late last summer.

[themagic]

Jul 9, 2011 12:08:07 GMT -5 SoMuchToSay said:

So obviously if LMD was for sure the 1st single we would've surely heard something by now. On that note, I wouldn't mind seeing the 1st single being I Forgive You. It's got that Teenage Dream feel to it, based off the lyrics. And I was SOOOOOOOOO ready to jam to LMD, but at least I can blast it on my radio til the real 1st single comes out next month. Of course unless RCA decides to push it back to September, which wouldn't be surprising at all, since we've been anticipating this damn single since late last summer.

They would be stupid to delay it considering all the hype she has gotten. They should release it asap while she's still out there being discussed about.

[Jack]

This whole Let Me Down thing has cemented what I've been thinking for a while.

This whole Pulse 'Anti-Kelly' Yin to the 'Pro-Kelly' Yang would have us believe she's a has been, someone who's been on a downward spiral, a flop-heavy frump that nobody cares about anymore. Yet, she's still very obviously incredibly well-liked the all throughout the country. She's just had a number one single (soon to have a multi-format top ten with the same song), radio stations jumped on the leak with gusto despite the fact it's clearly not ever been the new single to anybody in the know. Any time she appears at a concert to provide guest vocals, whether it's with Reba or Jason or Daughtry, the place doesn't just get a little excited, but it goes berserk. Her status as one of America's sweethearts and the original and foremost American Idol has never wavered, throughout career changes and failures.

DJ's, press and fellow artists clearly adore and respect her, often citing her as not only one of the nicest celebrities they've ever met, but amongst the most vocally talented. How many times have you heard artists or producers who've worked with her say she has one of the best voices they've ever heard? I just like to remember all this, when reading a lot of the Pulse rhetoric (the "she's over", "she's overrated, "only people around here think she's that talented") cause it's easy to forget. It's nice to remember the good-will and loyalty surrounding her, even when sometimes being a fan of her can be a frustrating process.

[Deleted]

Jul 9, 2011 12:43:16 GMT -5 Jack said:

This whole Let Me Down thing has cemented what I've been thinking for a while.

This whole Pulse 'Anti-Kelly' Yin to the 'Pro-Kelly' Yang, would have us believe she's a has been, someone who's been on a downward spiral, a flop-heavy frump that nobody cares about anymore. Yet, she's still very obviously incredibly well-liked the all throughout the country. She's just had a number one single (soon to have a multi-format top ten with the same song), radio stations jumped on the leak with gusto despite the fact it's clearly not ever been the new single to anybody in the know. Any time she appears at a concert to provide guest vocals, whether it's with Reba or Jason or Daughtry, the place doesn't just get a little excited, but it goes berserk. Her status as one of America's sweethearts and the original and foremost American Idol has never wavered, throughout career changes and failures.

DJ's, press and fellow artists clearly adore and respect her, often citing her as not only one of the nicest celebrities they've ever met, but amongst the most vocally talented. How many times have you heard artists or producers who've worked with her say she has one of the best voices they've ever heard? I just like to remember all this, when reading a lot of the Pulse rhetoric (the "she's over", "she's overrated, "only people around her think she's that talented") cause it's easy to forget. It's nice to remember the good-will and loyalty surrounding her, even when sometimes being a fan of her can be a frustrating process.

One of the best comments I've seen on this board :)

[kylecburke]

Another big appearence is coming up for Kelly....all of these appearences in 2011....would of been amazing promo and sales for her album....ugh! I hope there are alot of great things for 2012 for her. I mean she could of seen stable album sales just because of all of these high profile appearences and fresh new songs :/

[bigb0882]

Jul 9, 2011 12:27:49 GMT -5 @themagic said:

Jul 9, 2011 12:08:07 GMT -5 SoMuchToSay said:

So obviously if LMD was for sure the 1st single we would've surely heard something by now. On that note, I wouldn't mind seeing the 1st single being I Forgive You. It's got that Teenage Dream feel to it, based off the lyrics. And I was SOOOOOOOOO ready to jam to LMD, but at least I can blast it on my radio til the real 1st single comes out next month. Of course unless RCA decides to push it back to September, which wouldn't be surprising at all, since we've been anticipating this damn single since late last summer.

They would be stupid to delay it considering all the hype she has gotten. They should release it asap while she's still out there being discussed about.

I don't think RCA is going to let a premature leak completely dictate their schedule when it is so close. They recently moved everything back by a month and that may have been strategic to give Kelly the best possible promotional spots. If it was, rush releasing a single because of the hype from LMD would completely ruin all of that. They have to stick to their game plan. Their no comment approach says one thing and one thing only to me, that LMD is clearly NOT the lead single and probably never was planned as any single for the era. They will let the hype build and people will only jump on her single that much more when it does come.

[jessayli]

Jul 9, 2011 12:43:16 GMT -5 Jack said:

This whole Let Me Down thing has cemented what I've been thinking for a while.

This whole Pulse 'Anti-Kelly' Yin to the 'Pro-Kelly' Yang, would have us believe she's a has been, someone who's been on a downward spiral, a flop-heavy frump that nobody cares about anymore. Yet, she's still very obviously incredibly well-liked the all throughout the country. She's just had a number one single (soon to have a multi-format top ten with the same song), radio stations jumped on the leak with gusto despite the fact it's clearly not ever been the new single to anybody in the know. Any time she appears at a concert to provide guest vocals, whether it's with Reba or Jason or Daughtry, the place doesn't just get a little excited, but it goes berserk. Her status as one of America's sweethearts and the original and foremost American Idol has never wavered, throughout career changes and failures.

DJ's, press and fellow artists clearly adore and respect her, often citing her as not only one of the nicest celebrities they've ever met, but amongst the most vocally talented. How many times have you heard artists or producers who've worked with her say she has one of the best voices they've ever heard? I just like to remember all this, when reading a lot of the Pulse rhetoric (the "she's over", "she's overrated, "only people around her think she's that talented") cause it's easy to forget. It's nice to remember the good-will and loyalty surrounding her, even when sometimes being a fan of her can be a frustrating process.

:'( So well said.

So, are radio stations still playing Let Me Down? Is it increasing in spins?

[Focus]

Jul 9, 2011 12:43:16 GMT -5 Jack said:

This whole Let Me Down thing has cemented what I've been thinking for a while.

This whole Pulse 'Anti-Kelly' Yin to the 'Pro-Kelly' Yang, would have us believe she's a has been, someone who's been on a downward spiral, a flop-heavy frump that nobody cares about anymore. Yet, she's still very obviously incredibly well-liked the all throughout the country. She's just had a number one single (soon to have a multi-format top ten with the same song), radio stations jumped on the leak with gusto despite the fact it's clearly not ever been the new single to anybody in the know. Any time she appears at a concert to provide guest vocals, whether it's with Reba or Jason or Daughtry, the place doesn't just get a little excited, but it goes berserk. Her status as one of America's sweethearts and the original and foremost American Idol has never wavered, throughout career changes and failures.

DJ's, press and fellow artists clearly adore and respect her, often citing her as not only one of the nicest celebrities they've ever met, but amongst the most vocally talented. How many times have you heard artists or producers who've worked with her say she has one of the best voices they've ever heard? I just like to remember all this, when reading a lot of the Pulse rhetoric (the "she's over", "she's overrated, "only people around her think she's that talented") cause it's easy to forget. It's nice to remember the good-will and loyalty surrounding her, even when sometimes being a fan of her can be a frustrating process.

You're still a part of my avatar personal text for a reason. ♥
Obviously I agree with your post completely.

[out of reach]

yes of course, pulse is just another forum for super fans who either support an artist or those who feel threatened by one and tear them down directly or indirectly. It doesn't reflect the world outside. As far as Kelly is concerned regardless of what anyone says, she has cemented herself as an artist who people know about and respect in general based primarily on singing talent.

[clarksonnumber1]

Jul 9, 2011 11:59:15 GMT -5 lum said:

the more I listen to the I Forgive You clip, the more I think it could work as a huge summer smash.

Is that the 8-second clip? It's hard to judge anything from a clip that short.

[neally]

Jul 9, 2011 12:43:16 GMT -5 Jack said:

This whole Let Me Down thing has cemented what I've been thinking for a while.

This whole Pulse 'Anti-Kelly' Yin to the 'Pro-Kelly' Yang would have us believe she's a has been, someone who's been on a downward spiral, a flop-heavy frump that nobody cares about anymore. Yet, she's still very obviously incredibly well-liked the all throughout the country. She's just had a number one single (soon to have a multi-format top ten with the same song), radio stations jumped on the leak with gusto despite the fact it's clearly not ever been the new single to anybody in the know. Any time she appears at a concert to provide guest vocals, whether it's with Reba or Jason or Daughtry, the place doesn't just get a little excited, but it goes berserk. Her status as one of America's sweethearts and the original and foremost American Idol has never wavered, throughout career changes and failures.

DJ's, press and fellow artists clearly adore and respect her, often citing her as not only one of the nicest celebrities they've ever met, but amongst the most vocally talented. How many times have you heard artists or producers who've worked with her say she has one of the best voices they've ever heard? I just like to remember all this, when reading a lot of the Pulse rhetoric (the "she's over", "she's overrated, "only people around here think she's that talented") cause it's easy to forget. It's nice to remember the good-will and loyalty surrounding her, even when sometimes being a fan of her can be a frustrating process.

Thank you for posting a "big picture" perspective. You are so correct with your assessment of just how immersed we fan get with the day to day details, frustrations, etc. Conversely, those folks who are consistently ragging on Kelly for her appearance, sales, etc. have their own agenda. Your post is very well-written and made me step back and understand just how important Kelly is to radio and music in general as well as the high regard given to her by her industry peers.

ETA: 'Don't You Wanna Stay' continues it's ascent up the iTunes all-genre sales chart since it's nadir in the 80s about 2 weeks ago, now up to #53 in this time period alone, likely due to it's rising non-country airplay. It is now #10 on AC and #11 on Hot AC radio and should break top 10 there in one week.

Given it's rise and consistency in radio airplay and sales from non-country consumers, this song could break 2 million copies by years' end as it is selling ~ 30k/week and recently rising.

Sales to date according to Billboard are 1.422 million copies.

[Peaches. [Ch, r. is]]

[KelesbianEricka]

Jul 9, 2011 20:47:22 GMT -5 TellMeALie said:

@musicreview212
MusicReview212
The leaked version of Kelly Clarkson song 'Let Me Down' is NOT the final version.

If indeed this is true.. Then the final version is gonna blow us away more than this version did. <3

[ƒreakshow]

I really wouldn't expect the final version to be that different. The vocals will probably be a bit clearer, but that's it.

[Deleted]

Jul 9, 2011 20:55:14 GMT -5 Peaches. [Ch, r. is] said:

[Illusions]

I know this has been mentioned, but I think they may have sent out a promo cd. People keep talking about the same songs and those are the only ones that are leaking.

[lum]

Great! So it leaked just after I said I hope it wouldn't happen

[Illusions]

Well....What Doesn't Kill You leaked....this is era is so f**ked up.

[lum]

@$#%^&U*I(^&&%$
Anyway, link reported
And I don't like WDKY at all.

[Illusions]

WDKY is great! Get those gay anthems Kelly! :kii:

[Peaches. [Ch, r. is]]

^ ???

What Doesn't Kill You is amazing and a future Dance Floor Anthem

[Deleted]

I'm not a fan of Dumb + Dumb =You tbh. The other 2 leaks are really good though !

[marvy3013]

Where do you guys look for these at? I've been looking for awhile and haven't found anything except "Let Me Down"
I kind of want to hear them but not at the same time. anyone want to be nice point me in the right direction?

[Hook]

Jul 10, 2011 1:30:19 GMT -5 TellMeALie said:

This era is done for. There are 3 more songs left that I am sure will leak with in the hour like everything else is

Well whoever gave the songs out to anyone in the first place had to know they'd leak at some point. What a stupid idea. Why is it that Kelly's ppl/label seem to be the main ones that do this.

As for the songs, Dumb + Dumb is actually my favorite. I'm loving it.

[circadian]

Ugh, I've been searching for them for about 2 hours and haven't found them, I suck at this

And yeah, RCA should have expected this... they send out promo CDs, then delay the album and they expect the tracks not to leak? Idiots

[nightshade]

WDKY is cute. Not amazing though. I prefer IFY, LMD, and TMAL. The production on WDKY is great.

[insanoshano08]

Yah I lost my privileges at SIN and I have been googling for about 2 hrs now..this sucks..:(

[kellyclarkstan]

What is TMAL?

[ƒreakshow]

Jul 10, 2011 1:35:32 GMT -5 marvy3013 said:

Where do you guys look for these at? I've been looking for awhile and haven't found anything except "Let Me Down"
I kind of want to hear them but not at the same time. anyone want to be nice point me in the right direction?

No.

WDKY and IFY are amazing, total anthems. I love the changes she made to WDKY, I agree that it'll be a huge dancefloor anthem in the future.

Even D+D is somewhat passable, even with those horrid lyrics. If this doesn't persuade RCA to move things up, then I don't know what will. In the meantime, I'll be enjoying these songs.