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Post by atlantaboy on Oct 18, 2007 11:12:06 GMT -5
Major rip-off of "The Way" by Fastball (esp. the first verse - lyrics and music)!! Think it'll go Top 3 HAC, but only Top 10 CHR...really can't see it hittin #1 on any chart - really seems to "drag" in some places IMO Sorry I know a lot of people love this song...but really don't think it'll be as big as M5 fans are makin it out to be - I'm thinkin def. bigger than "Wake Up Call" (although that hasn't peaked yet) but not nearly as big as "Makes Me Wonder"
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Post by Kid Pulse on Oct 18, 2007 16:58:26 GMT -5
I think this song will spend about 15 weeks at #1 on Hot AC, replacing "This Love" as thier biggest hit on the format. I think it'll hit #1 on AC and CHR as well.
Hate to disagree again, but how does this relate to "The Way" in any way? That used to be my favorite song, and I never realized anything.
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Post by atlantaboy on Oct 18, 2007 17:26:35 GMT -5
I think this song will spend about 15 weeks at #1 on Hot AC, replacing "This Love" as thier biggest hit on the format. I think it'll hit #1 on AC and CHR as well. Hate to disagree again, but how does this relate to "The Way" in any way? That used to be my favorite song, and I never realized anything. Listen to the first verse of "The Way" and then the first verse of "Won't Go Home Without You" - in one spot, he even sings "left before the... (sun came out that day)" exactly to the same tune of Fastball
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Post by Kid Pulse on Oct 18, 2007 19:05:42 GMT -5
That's a great observation, but personally I think that the material and mood of saying those things is completely different in those two songs.
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Post by atlantaboy on Oct 19, 2007 9:17:12 GMT -5
That's a great observation, but personally I think that the material and mood of saying those things is completely different in those two songs. Definitely...I just couldn't believe what I was hearin when I heard it - I think it's another example of "subconscious plagarism" like the Collective Soul/Cars Hollywood/Magic thing
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Post by shocker on Oct 19, 2007 14:38:59 GMT -5
Major rip-off of "The Way" by Fastball (esp. the first verse - lyrics and music)!! I see what you mean. :o :o The 1st 3 lines of "The Way" are - They made up their minds And they started packing They left before the sun came up that day1st 3 lines of "Won't Go Home" - I asked her to stay But she wouldn't listen She left before I had the chance to saySimilar lyrics, same melody. BUT - Musically speaking, they're 2 completely different songs. "The Way" definitely has a more upbeat rock-pop feel; while "Won't Go Home" would be classified as a ballad. Grrrrrr! >:( It's the best song on the entire CD. I have to admit that "Makes Me Wonder" had an instant hook due to its upbeat nature, and it was the best choice for a 1st single; but many people objected to the language in the song. Even though the radio version was edited, you could still tell something was censored. "Wake Up Call" didn't have an instant appeal, but it is a good song that took a while to get used to. "Won't Go Home" is an overall excellent song because it's instantly likeable, and mellow, but catchy at the same time. It's a clean song that would appeal to many demographics; so it's a good crossover bet for AC, Hot AC, and CHR.
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Post by atlantaboy on Oct 19, 2007 14:46:57 GMT -5
Major rip-off of "The Way" by Fastball (esp. the first verse - lyrics and music)!! I see what you mean. :o :o The 1st 3 lines of "The Way" are - They made up their minds And they started packing They left before the sun came up that day1st 3 lines of "Won't Go Home" - I asked her to stay But she wouldn't listen She left before I had the chance to saySimilar lyrics, same melody. Thanks for noticing at least Just don't think this song is anywhere near as "catchy" as any of their previous singles (except maybe for Sunday Morning IMO)
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Post by Kid Pulse on Oct 19, 2007 16:51:01 GMT -5
^ I have to disagree again. I think this is a very catchy song, but that's just me.
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Post by Chase on Oct 20, 2007 0:59:11 GMT -5
Along with Lifehouse's "Broken" (if they release it as a single), I'm anxious to see how this performs at Hot AC. I love this track, and I know I'm not alone there. Sometimes, the songs we love on a record don't always make the best radio hits. I think that this is a swing song that could go either way...hit Top 5 or flop and barely scratch the Top 40.
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Post by Pipa on Oct 20, 2007 10:18:28 GMT -5
I loved "Makes Me Wonder" and "Wake Up Call", but this doesn't do anything for me.
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Post by EmersonDrive13Rocks on Oct 20, 2007 11:05:21 GMT -5
This song is so much better than "Wake Up Call". Might even be my favourite song by Maroon5. Hopefully it is a huge hit since it is a great ballad. I still don't see why a song has to be catchy to be good. To me a good song needs good lyrics, good vocals, and good musicianship and this song has it all.
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Post by Rose "Payola" Nylund on Oct 20, 2007 19:54:09 GMT -5
'Won't Go Home Without You' = 'Every Breath You Take' + 'I Just Called To Say I Love You' and 'The Way'.
This is the biggest song combo since 'Collide' by Howie Day. 'Collide' = 'I Don't Want To Wait' (Paula Cole) + 'I Wanna Go Home' (Rob64) + [another song that I forget what it was now....]
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Post by Kid Pulse on Oct 20, 2007 20:00:28 GMT -5
^ That's pretty cool figuring.
I predict this will be Maroon 5's biggest hit, just like "How to Save a Life" is what The Fray are probably going to be known for, I think this will be Maroon 5's signature hit.
I guess we just have to wait and see. :)
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Post by shocker on Oct 21, 2007 1:06:36 GMT -5
What worries me a little about "Won't Go Home" is it will probably be released around the same time as Linkin Park's "Shadow of the Day" really takes off. I think "Won't Go Home" and "Shadow" have a very similar sound; so "Won't Go Home" might be held back if "Shadow" becomes a huge hit.
It really deserves to be Maroon5's biggest hit off this CD. It's the "She Will Be Loved" of 2007/2008.
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Post by atlantaboy on Oct 21, 2007 13:58:33 GMT -5
What worries me a little about "Won't Go Home" is it will probably be released around the same time as Linkin Park's "Shadow of the Day" really takes off. I think "Won't Go Home" and "Shadow" have a very similar sound; so "Won't Go Home" might be held back if "Shadow" becomes a huge hit. It really deserves to be Maroon5's biggest hit off this CD. It's the "She Will Be Loved" of 2007/2008. Can't see any similarities between "Won't Go Home Without You" and "Shadow Of The Day" - they almost seem like opposites to me (one introspective, serious, and dramatic, the other pop/rock and pretty much as mainstream as u can get)
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Post by shocker on Oct 21, 2007 17:43:06 GMT -5
Can't see any similarities between "Won't Go Home Without You" and "Shadow Of The Day" - they almost seem like opposites to me (one introspective, serious, and dramatic, the other pop/rock and pretty much as mainstream as u can get) The melodic nature of both songs are pretty similar; but the messages are different.
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Post by popmusicaddict on Oct 26, 2007 23:18:03 GMT -5
#1 for weeks on this format.
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Post by Kid Pulse on Oct 27, 2007 20:05:20 GMT -5
#1 for weeks on this format. I agree....15 weeks is my guess.
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Post by shocker on Oct 28, 2007 1:15:07 GMT -5
#1 for weeks on this format. I agree....15 weeks is my guess. #1 Hot AC song of 2008 - that's my guess.
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Post by atlantaboy on Oct 29, 2007 12:27:34 GMT -5
No way this will be bigger than This Love or She Will Be Loved and seriously doubt it'll be bigger than Makes Me Wonder - but I better shut up about this song
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Post by Pipa on Oct 29, 2007 16:35:46 GMT -5
Most overrated song on the board.
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Post by Haley on Oct 29, 2007 17:00:14 GMT -5
I agree....15 weeks is my guess. #1 Hot AC song of 2008 - that's my guess. #1 song of the decade. (jk. I know there are a few who hate seeing so much optimism for this song lol)
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2007 17:02:19 GMT -5
This is like one of the worst songs on the album to me.
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Post by Haley on Oct 29, 2007 17:03:23 GMT -5
This song is so lovely. Will totally be an anthem. :)
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Post by rvd on Oct 30, 2007 11:32:27 GMT -5
Great song but "Nothing Lasts Forever" will always be my fave.
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Post by EmersonDrive13Rocks on Oct 31, 2007 0:21:07 GMT -5
#1 for 10 weeks or at least it should be!!!
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Post by blurple on Oct 31, 2007 10:45:21 GMT -5
Great song but "Nothing Lasts Forever" will always be my fave. My top 2 favorites from this album... They both scream HAC hits to me.
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Post by shocker on Nov 19, 2007 3:17:09 GMT -5
A-ha! Look at this - www.mmr247.com/mmrweb/AllAccess/Details.asp?sngcde=MAROWGHW&format=A2R3 Hot AC stations are already giving "Won't Go Home" some decent airplay while "Wake Up Call" is still peaking out. KMXB in Las Vegas is giving this the most spins so far - which isn't too surprising being that they're a modern AC that often goes out early on new songs.
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Post by JCMF3 on Nov 19, 2007 10:50:46 GMT -5
If Makes Me Wonder couldn't get to #1, I can't see this one doing that much better. I'm not saying that it can't get to #1, but I doubt it'll be the 15-week chart topper people are making it out to be.
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Post by atlantaboy on Nov 19, 2007 17:53:24 GMT -5
If Makes Me Wonder couldn't get to #1, I can't see this one doing that much better. I'm not saying that it can't get to #1, but I doubt it'll be the 15-week chart topper people are making it out to be. This is not gonna be that big a hit...if it were a 15-week chart topper IMO Modern ACs would already have this in top rotation like they did with "Unwell" when it came out, even with the previous single still charting - thinkin it'll hit #1 briefly only if there really is no competition, but Apologize is still risin, Bubbly IMO is gonna stick around for a long time, and "No One" by Alicia Keys is gonna start shootin up Hot AC pretty soon once it establishes itself permanently on CHR Maroon 5 can't just put out a ballad and people expect it to shoot to #1 cause that's what "She Will Be Loved" did IMO - if the callout isn't fantastic, it'll prob. just peak around #3 Really think this is a case of M5 fans desperately wantin them to have another #1 ballad...if this song were by Howie Day instead of Maroon 5, not sure so many people would care about it
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