atlantaboy
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Post by atlantaboy on Jan 14, 2008 18:18:18 GMT -5
This will hit #1 - at least on this format. I just know. Likin this but don't think it's gonna come close to the success of the first three singles...reminds me of Stay With You by GGD
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Post by blurple on Jan 15, 2008 17:46:55 GMT -5
Source: The Bottom Line
In this 4th single from Daughtry, one of last year's bestselling albums, Chris Daughtry's band proves they are adept at the basics of a song style more familiar to fans of U2 and Coldplay. Chiming guitars lead to a rousing chorus led by Daughtry's throaty vocals. It's not a particularly original approach, but the song should keep the band well placed in pop radio airplay representing the rock end of the pop music spectrum.
Pros Chiming, U2-influenced guitars Intimacy of Chris Daughtry's vocals Soaring chorus
Cons Predictable arena rock song structure Weak lyrics
Description Guitar bell tones ring in an arena-filling sound Earnest vocal approach from Chris Daughtry Soaring chorus kicks in early
Guide Review - Daughtry - Feels Like Tonight
Daughtry continue to mine songs from their self-titled album that easily fill the rock niche on contemporary pop radio.
The songs have a mass appeal that extends well beyond traditional rock audiences. The band have made appearances on Christian, Adult Contemporary, and Modern Rock charts in addition to their massive mainstream Pop and Rock successes. "Feels Like Tonight" is one of the most immediately accessible songs on the album and should keep the hit streak fully alive.
Don't look for significant lyrical insight or true originality. Instead, Chris Daughtry's authoritative vocals, the band's chiming guitars, and a rousing chorus are the crowd pleasers. However, this song moves the band away from territory where they would be compared with Nickelback. The soaring sound of Coldplay is a more obvious influence here.
With the guiding hand of production wizard Howard Benson in the studio, Chris Daughtry's band have carved out a strong position for themselves in the mainstream rock arena. The group's next album will prove whether the band can establish their own unique identity well enough to have true staying power. For now, enjoy Daughtry's commitment to keeping rock music vital on the nation's airwaves.
Single released by RCA Records January 2008. Reviewed January 2008.
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blurple
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Post by blurple on Jan 16, 2008 22:39:23 GMT -5
WTMX Chicago just played this! YAY!
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Post by Kid Pulse on Jan 20, 2008 22:48:03 GMT -5
I think this is gonna peak at #3 on HAC. It's perfect for the format.
31 20 DAUGHTRY Feels Like Tonight 2007 RCA/RMG 886 503 383 4.028
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blurple
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Post by blurple on Jan 29, 2008 9:05:24 GMT -5
20 19 DAUGHTRY Feels Like Tonight 2007 RCA/RMG 1224 970 254 5.807 (5 new stations added)
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Post by blurple on Feb 12, 2008 9:08:49 GMT -5
17 15 DAUGHTRY Feels Like Tonight 2007 RCA/RMG 1788 1538 250 9.027
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Post by blurple on Mar 15, 2008 13:26:40 GMT -5
6 3 DAUGHTRY Feels Like Tonight 2007 RCA/RMG 2735 2534 201 13.667
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Post by blurple on Mar 22, 2008 17:38:35 GMT -5
www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/charts/chart_alert/e3ifff588c2bae9eaff6a5bccf196c5016dTwo of Hot AC/Adult Top 40's biggest bands add to their impressive resumes, led by Daughtry, which becomes the first group since the chart's 1996 launch to notch four top five hits from a debut album. Its latest, "Feels Like Tonight," charges 6-5. The only other act to score four top fives from a debut set was Rob Thomas in 2005-06. Maroon 5 meanwhile earns its sixth consecutive top 10 on the chart, as "Won't Go Home Without You" vaults 13-10. The band has scored three top 10s apiece from each of its albums.
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Post by blurple on Apr 2, 2008 17:28:09 GMT -5
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Post by circadian on Apr 2, 2008 20:13:54 GMT -5
Yay! Glad to see this doing great
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Post by Ragin on Apr 4, 2008 15:27:11 GMT -5
#2, wow. I wonder if Daughtry releases a 5th single (not counting Crashed and their rock hit)
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Post by blurple on Apr 4, 2008 17:26:27 GMT -5
I'm hoping for another single too. It might be What About Now but those are just rumors for now.
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Post by ~ M-Dolla ¤ on Apr 7, 2008 8:09:22 GMT -5
#2!!!! WOW! haha
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Post by blurple on Apr 9, 2008 15:19:10 GMT -5
Stuck at #2 with no + bullet. I hope it goes #1 even for just a dew days lol.
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Post by blurple on May 4, 2008 14:42:08 GMT -5
#1! Congrats on another #1 HAC hit! :)
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Post by blurple on May 8, 2008 17:29:47 GMT -5
From DaughtryOfficial:
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Hot AC Archiver
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Post by Hot AC Archiver on May 9, 2008 20:48:21 GMT -5
"Feels Like Tonight" is the 100th #1 song on the old R&R/current Mediabase HAC chart. Daughtry joins the elite list of acts with 3 or more #1s on the HAC chart:
Daughtry, Goo Goo Dolls, Elton John, Madonna, Matchbox Twenty/Rob Thomas*, Nickelback, and Santana.
*Matchbox Twenty has had 4 number ones. Rob Thomas has had one solo and one with Santana, giving him 6 total.
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Post by John77 on May 15, 2008 1:30:22 GMT -5
He's in some pretty elite company... congrats to Chris and the band!
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