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Post by Envoirment on May 19, 2012 6:21:10 GMT -5
This is now C-listed by radio 1! (the biggest radio station in the UK). It looks like it has everything going for it to be a big hit here!
It's also up to #40 in total airplay with 20.19m AI!
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Post by josh on May 19, 2012 8:23:07 GMT -5
What do C-listed and B-listed (I think you used this one before) mean? The amount they play it?
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Post by NeRD on May 19, 2012 9:24:01 GMT -5
Such an amazing song. This has GOT to smash.
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Post by Envoirment on May 19, 2012 9:27:27 GMT -5
What do C-listed and B-listed (I think you used this one before) mean? The amount they play it?Exactly that. Becoming C-listed means that radio 1 should start to spin it a few times a week. They played it once yesterday :)
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Post by KMJ1 on May 19, 2012 9:30:12 GMT -5
while its not what I usually love from Kelly I could def. see this being a song that connects w/ many people and bottom line- its different and i just want another HIT from her! lol. Im more than eager to wait for this be hopefully a big hit then bring on the no nonsense rocker Let Me Down! =)
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Post by pce2b on May 19, 2012 9:58:30 GMT -5
Disclaimer - this is probably my favorite song on the record and also Kelly's best in terms of vocals. The producer nailed it. Having said that, I am curious about its "legs." I do not find myself playing it on repeat, despite my feelings above. I play stronger and DBAGAI much more. I can see this making a big impact and then fading...that being said, I would have said the EXACT same thing about BTHE and look how that went.
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Post by Illusions on May 19, 2012 10:11:59 GMT -5
wasn't smeone said she taped a performance for American Idol?! That was a rumor.
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Post by Focus on May 19, 2012 10:40:56 GMT -5
In the two-hour Season Finale on TUESDAY, MAY 22 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET), the excitement will continue with a stunning opening number with the entire cast and the Troupe. Tuesday night, all of this season’s eliminated couples will return to the ballroom to perform some of the most memorable routines, as well as a few new surprises, including a special musical performance from Grammy® Award-winning Gladys Knight, who will accompany a dance performance. Grammy® Award-winning superstar Kelly Clarkson will also light up the ballroom singing a medley of her hit songs “Dark Side” and “Stronger,” accompanied by Kym Johnson, Tony Dovolani, Anna Trebunskaya, Tristan MacManus and the Troupe. And in the final element of the competition on Tuesday, the three finalists perform a new routine in our “24 Hour Challenge” – in which they will have had 24 hours to pair their dance style of choice to music given to them after Monday night’s show. This routine will be scored out of 30 and will round out the judges’ scores across both nights. Link to the whole article tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/18/kelly-clarkson-and-gladys-knight-to-perform-on-the-final-two-nights-of-dancing-with-the-stars/135076/
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Post by NeRD on May 19, 2012 10:48:51 GMT -5
In the two-hour Season Finale on TUESDAY, MAY 22 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET), the excitement will continue with a stunning opening number with the entire cast and the Troupe. Tuesday night, all of this season’s eliminated couples will return to the ballroom to perform some of the most memorable routines, as well as a few new surprises, including a special musical performance from Grammy® Award-winning Gladys Knight, who will accompany a dance performance. Grammy® Award-winning superstar Kelly Clarkson will also light up the ballroom singing a medley of her hit songs “Dark Side” and “Stronger,” accompanied by Kym Johnson, Tony Dovolani, Anna Trebunskaya, Tristan MacManus and the Troupe. And in the final element of the competition on Tuesday, the three finalists perform a new routine in our “24 Hour Challenge” – in which they will have had 24 hours to pair their dance style of choice to music given to them after Monday night’s show. This routine will be scored out of 30 and will round out the judges’ scores across both nights. Link to the whole article tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/18/kelly-clarkson-and-gladys-knight-to-perform-on-the-final-two-nights-of-dancing-with-the-stars/135076/ WaiTT!! :o
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Post by nightshade on May 19, 2012 11:58:33 GMT -5
BMAs and DWTS season finale. Let the Dark Side reign commence.
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Post by ListenToItTwice on May 19, 2012 12:30:10 GMT -5
THIS ERA. Does it get more perfect than this?
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Post by Mike on May 19, 2012 12:34:19 GMT -5
I wonder if there is something in her 'Duets' contract that doesn't allow her to perform on other singing competition shows. That must be the reason, because I can't imagine her camp would pass up an opportunity for her to perform on Idol. It may not have the same pull it did a few years ago, but promo is promo. Wasn't it rumored she had taped a 'Dark Side' performance months ago?
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Post by SPRΞΞ on May 19, 2012 13:35:35 GMT -5
THIS ERA. Does it get more perfect than this? well MKIA could've hit the top 10 on CHR. That's all i see non-perfect about it so far.
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Post by KMJ1 on May 19, 2012 15:25:27 GMT -5
^ill take a #11 peak on CHR for a 3 week #1 smash (her biggest ever) and very possibly a million sellling album! =)
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Post by Bluesy on May 19, 2012 20:46:36 GMT -5
Going to set my DVR to record DWTS Tuesday. Go Kelly. Time for Dark Side to make an impact.
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Post by Hefty Hanna on May 20, 2012 22:47:36 GMT -5
She did great, her voice is amazing.
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Post by franklin on May 21, 2012 10:47:40 GMT -5
her voice was really emotionally on point. Right? I thought she was crying, or about to, @ the end :'(
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Post by dbhmr on May 21, 2012 10:49:55 GMT -5
Really sensational vocal from her last night. I kind of loved the understated approach...really just let the emotion come through. It didn't make for the most spectacular performance of her career or anything, but it was beautiful. And let's be honest--her new figure/look was always going to generate more buzz than any kind of performance she could have done, unfortunately. This time the buzz was positive, though, so it should all work out fine.
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Post by QAF on May 21, 2012 10:51:39 GMT -5
Kelly looked and sounded stunningly beautiful last night. I really hope this song takes of for her. This has been such a positive era.
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Post by Mike on May 21, 2012 11:20:02 GMT -5
Did this make any kind of jumps on iTunes last night? Don't see it in the top 100 anywhere... Is it floating around in the 300-101 range?
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Post by dbhmr on May 21, 2012 11:27:04 GMT -5
Did this make any kind of jumps on iTunes last night? Don't see it in the top 100 anywhere... Is it floating around in the 300-101 range? I think it's 200-something after not being in the top 400 before the show.
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Post by Au$tin on May 21, 2012 11:31:40 GMT -5
It's up to #234 now. She's got DWTS tomorrow, right? So that should help push it into the top 100.
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Post by robertfaith on May 21, 2012 19:00:12 GMT -5
Uk Airplay
35 186 1 Kelly Clarkson Dark Side 528 0 22.43 0 RCA
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Post by singingsparrow on May 21, 2012 19:57:12 GMT -5
This is the strongest of Clarkson's three tracks serviced to radio thus far, in my opinion. Lyrically, this is imperfect. We never are provided specifics as to what a "dark side" actually consists of. Doubts? Insecurities? Self-effacing comments? We simply don't know. So the title can't help but feel like a cop-out to me; provided for the mere purpose of saying: "Oh, you know what it's like..." As lazy as that aspect of its composition is, however, I feel Clarkson's vocal performance is strongest here among the album's three singles. The music box introduction adds a nice touch, and it is also great to hear Clarkson attempt to infuse some of that edge from "My December" into this cut. Again, the main flaw of "Dark Side" is in its lyrics. Still, as far as the whole is concerned, it succeeds for much the same reason the dripping-with-cliches title track does: it is so tightly constructed and Clarkson knows how to elevate mundane material with her powerhouse vocals. I'd give this a solid B. Namaste, lisping HIBISCUS
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Post by slayZ on May 21, 2012 22:23:16 GMT -5
yikes at the song not even breaking the top 200 on iTunes after the performance. not a good start, to be honest. hopefully, DWTS will at least do the trick. :/
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Post by Erik on May 21, 2012 23:45:22 GMT -5
Lyrically, this is imperfect. We never are provided specifics as to what a "dark side" actually consists of. Doubts? Insecurities? Self-effacing comments? We simply don't know. So the title can't help but feel like a cop-out to me; provided for the mere purpose of saying: "Oh, you know what it's like..." But the point isn't to isolate one aspect of a potential 'dark side', but to leave it generally broad so every individual's faults, mishaps or short-comings can be put in place. Why be specific when so many qualities we possess society dictates a high intolerance for, thus the need to seek approval and confirmation of continuing love. yikes at the song not even breaking the top 200 on iTunes after the performance. not a good start, to be honest. hopefully, DWTS will at least do the trick. :/ No one got a large boost from the show bar Katy Perry (Who was aided by mass coverage of her... Interesting performance skills and a next day radio adds date) and Carrie Underwood (The song being already in the top 120 due to the recent release of her album) Rating were low, and for a song with no radio airplay, and had to climb the depths of practically no sales, it did well.
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Post by Grün on May 22, 2012 1:49:41 GMT -5
First she borrows from Nietzsche in Stronger now she borrows from Jung for Darkside. Kelly must be a wiz on psychology.
I am half way kidding ,meaning, I think what she means by darkside is Jung's theory of our shadow. Everyone has a shadow, a side no one wants people to see and we leave it guarded. However, to be a complete person we must be who were are and show ourselves. So, I believe the song is about having a dark secret , pain , or past etc. that no one sees and the person she likes, she hopes doesnt run away, but ultimately, loves her for who she truly is.
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Post by Bluesy on May 22, 2012 9:25:00 GMT -5
Overwrought and over analyzing much, there, Hibiscus? I mean really...it's just a song, not meant to be the second coming of Freud.
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Post by franklin on May 22, 2012 9:29:36 GMT -5
lol remember when I was arguing for I Forgive You? Delusions. it's just a song,not meant to be the second coming of Freud. No, it's more. It's the second coming of Christ
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Post by Party City on May 22, 2012 9:42:48 GMT -5
I adore this song. I'm hoping for Hello next with The War Is Over 5th. :)
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