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Post by shocker on Jul 6, 2008 0:17:03 GMT -5
Had to start a thread on this one since it's the most added song this week on R&R.
Wondering if this is the 1st openly-gay/lesbian song to become a smash hit. With that in mind, where will it peak at the somewhat more conservative Hot AC format after it was a smash at CHR?
It's not my kind of song. Not that I'm homophobic or anything - I just don't care for the song itself. Nothing very in-depth or inviting about it at all.
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Post by KelownaGuy20 on Jul 6, 2008 13:14:32 GMT -5
This song is already Top 5 on Canadian HotAC.
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Post by atlantaboy on Jul 6, 2008 15:09:59 GMT -5
Yeah not sure how well it'll do on Hot AC cause it kinda seems like it's gonna be a quick up-and-down song on CHR that listeners will get sick of pretty quickly (prob. has to do with the "not very in-depth" thing I think)...for the most part IMO Hot AC stations I think are careful to add songs that they'll be able to keep for a longer period of time
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Post by Rose "Payola" Nylund on Jul 7, 2008 20:24:42 GMT -5
Meh, it's not even a gay/lesbian song anyway.  |
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Post by musicfanpete on Jul 7, 2008 22:20:03 GMT -5
The song is very catchy! It will be a big hit on Hot AC as well. But the controversial subject matter, whether tongue and cheek or not, will prevent this from being a monster hit though. I see this potentially rapidly hitting the top 10, but then tapering off fairly quickly. Kind of similar to the short runs that "Rehab" and "Never Again" had last year.
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Post by shocker on Jul 8, 2008 5:26:23 GMT -5
The song is very catchy! It will be a big hit on Hot AC as well. But the controversial subject matter, whether tongue and cheek or not, will prevent this from being a monster hit though. I see this potentially rapidly hitting the top 10, but then tapering off fairly quickly. Kind of similar to the short runs that "Rehab" and "Never Again" had last year. It just might be the "U + Ur Hand" of 2008. I was really surprised when P!nk hit the top 5 on Hot AC last year with that one. So if P!nk could manage a high chart position with a song that highly suggests masturbation, why couldn't Katy accomplish the same success with a song that suggests lesbianism? Personally, I don't care for either song. I'm just doing a comparison. Seems that the more conservative Hot AC format is gradually starting to accept more songs that are risqué and controversial in nature. |
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Post by MinusName on Jul 9, 2008 8:31:30 GMT -5
Meh, it's not even a gay/lesbian song anyway. I agree. This song is just another excuse for people to think that homosexuality is spread through pop culture... Anyway, I think the song is very catchy and I think it could make the top 10. But like others have said, this will be a fast rise, fast fall. |
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Post by Rose "Payola" Nylund on Jul 9, 2008 11:18:30 GMT -5
Maybe this is a good chance for us to explain why kissing a member of the same sex and being gay are two different things! lol
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Post by atlantaboy on Jul 14, 2008 10:19:52 GMT -5
The song is very catchy! It will be a big hit on Hot AC as well. But the controversial subject matter, whether tongue and cheek or not, will prevent this from being a monster hit though. I see this potentially rapidly hitting the top 10, but then tapering off fairly quickly. Kind of similar to the short runs that "Rehab" and "Never Again" had last year. It just might be the "U + Ur Hand" of 2008. I was really surprised when P!nk hit the top 5 on Hot AC last year with that one. So if P!nk could manage a high chart position with a song that highly suggests masturbation, why couldn't Katy accomplish the same success with a song that suggests lesbianism? Personally, I don't care for either song. I'm just doing a comparison. Seems that the more conservative Hot AC format is gradually starting to accept more songs that are risqué and controversial in nature. Actually think it'll have a shorter chart life more cause it's a hook-oriented song with so little substance IMO (esp. the verses)...there are a lot of Modern ACs geared towards 20 something's that won't have any prob. IMO with the subject matter - and most of the more conservative "Mix" stations have gone mainstream AC, so not sure subject matter's gonna be as much of a prob...maybe only on about 1/5 of the panel I'm guessin (like WRQX/Washington, etc.) |
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Post by shocker on Jul 19, 2008 17:33:29 GMT -5
Actually think it'll have a shorter chart life more cause it's a hook-oriented song with so little substance IMO (esp. the verses) Well, P!nk's hand job went top 5 at Hot AC a year ago - and that song is a good example of something with little substance. I agree that Perry's current hit isn't very in-depth, and is really just there for the catch, or the hook. It's currently #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 if that says anything. most of the more conservative "Mix" stations have gone mainstream AC, so not sure subject matter's gonna be as much of a prob It seems to be getting more & more that way with the "Mix" stations. The one in Phoenix makes a heavier rotation out of recurrent hits than the current ones. Take a look at Mix 96.9's top 10 - all of them are songs that were big hits in 2007, with the exception of "Bleeding Love". |
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Post by atlantaboy on Jul 19, 2008 20:57:08 GMT -5
Actually think it'll have a shorter chart life more cause it's a hook-oriented song with so little substance IMO (esp. the verses) Well, P!nk's hand job went top 5 at Hot AC a year ago - and that song is a good example of something with little substance. I agree that Perry's current hit isn't very in-depth, and is really just there for the catch, or the hook. It's currently #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 if that says anything. Only thing is I'm thinkin U + Ur Hand was kinda used by Hot AC stations (I think) to break up the mix and add in some semi-rhythmic stuff to make the station sound more exciting...and that song didn't seem to burn at all - just got the feelin that I Kissed A Girl is gonna have much more of a burn factor to it... #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 might be a good sign IMO, or it might just mean that Katy Perry's CD isn't that great, and most people would rather just download the single |
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Post by NORTHCOAST on Jul 24, 2008 20:33:47 GMT -5
This song is soooooo catchy. I find myself singing it to myself a lot. My radio station did a funny remake of it called "I Kissed a Squirrel". I'll never think of the song the same again. LOL!
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Post by Rose "Payola" Nylund on Jul 25, 2008 0:41:50 GMT -5
lmao! My friend sings Gavin DeGraw's song "I'm in love with a squirrel" so of course I took that and applied it to this song. haha! Didn't think anyone else would think of it!
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Post by NORTHCOAST on Aug 5, 2008 20:22:41 GMT -5
Katy Perry recently performed live in my area and two of my morning DJ's were at the show. They both agreed that she "blew chunks". They said that she can't carry a tune live at all and that her vocals are all studio production. Sad to hear that. Anyone ever see her live?
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Post by tortuga on Aug 6, 2008 1:50:53 GMT -5
Katy Perry recently performed live in my area and two of my morning DJ's were at the show. They both agreed that she "blew chunks". They said that she can't carry a tune live at all and that her vocals are all studio production. Sad to hear that. Anyone ever see her live? I saw her live at the Warped Tour and she sounded fine. Her voice sounded just like the recording and she had enough stage charisma to get crowd so sing along. |
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Post by atlantaboy on Aug 6, 2008 11:27:48 GMT -5
I think it's kinda funny how careful they are to make sure people don't think she's a lesbian (i. e. "Hope my boyfriend don't mind it," "I'm not in love tonight" etc.
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Post by JCMF3 on Aug 6, 2008 12:32:33 GMT -5
Katy Perry recently performed live in my area and two of my morning DJ's were at the show. They both agreed that she "blew chunks". They said that she can't carry a tune live at all and that her vocals are all studio production. Why am I not surprised? |
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Post by tortuga on Aug 6, 2008 19:56:42 GMT -5
Katy Perry recently performed live in my area and two of my morning DJ's were at the show. They both agreed that she "blew chunks". They said that she can't carry a tune live at all and that her vocals are all studio production. Why am I not surprised? I was surprised she was good when I saw her. |
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Post by Timmy on Aug 11, 2008 0:20:13 GMT -5
saw her today at warped tour. she sucks live! can someone say, "one hit wonder?"
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Post by MyLastView on Aug 11, 2008 23:05:00 GMT -5
She yells too much. And not Jessica Simpson-type yell..just, yell.
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Post by Hervard on Aug 12, 2008 16:32:26 GMT -5
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