MusicMan88
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Post by MusicMan88 on Dec 15, 2007 14:22:32 GMT -5
This is the first official single from Detours. "Shine Over Babylon" was simply an intro to the album to re-introduce her to radio. I adore this song, and I can see it being a hit. However, I can also see it potentially missing the mark. If it does, it will be a shame because this is probably her best single since The Globe Sessions era. It's catchy and accessible without being too simple and overly AC. Sheryl said it will be released in mid-January. You can hear an acoustic version of the song here, along with acoustic versions of Shine Over Babylon, the self titled track from the new album (SOO good), and Everyday is a Winding Road: www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=17248989 |
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Post by MusicMan88 on Dec 15, 2007 21:06:24 GMT -5
Actually, correction! It's being released digitally January 8 and the video is out December 21 :) So the song may impact before January 8.
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Post by Rose "Payola" Nylund on Dec 15, 2007 23:30:18 GMT -5
C100 has started playing it already! I think it's a pretty good song. I'll definitely be getting the album once it comes out too!
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Post by kingLUKE22 on Dec 20, 2007 1:41:35 GMT -5
I really like this. And yeah ... it kind of has a "Soak Up the Sun" meets "All I Wanna Do" feel. I'd love to see Sheryl hit it big again.
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Post by shocker on Dec 23, 2007 5:06:21 GMT -5
I really like this. And yeah ... it kind of has a "Soak Up the Sun" meets "All I Wanna Do" feel. I'd love to see Sheryl hit it big again. It does sound a lot like her good old hits from the '90s - especially "All I Wanna Do" and "A Change Would Do You Good". I can also get a feel of "Soak Up the Sun" in the new one. Definitely a hit once Hot AC and mainstream AC start adding it and giving it a chance. The Hot AC outlets in 4 markets have already given it light to moderate airplay - New York, San Fran, Phoenix, and Colorado Springs. |
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Post by vinyl on Dec 24, 2007 11:59:56 GMT -5
This has GOT to be a hit.
I reallyyy hope it is.
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Post by atlantaboy on Jan 7, 2008 17:51:59 GMT -5
I really like this. And yeah ... it kind of has a "Soak Up the Sun" meets "All I Wanna Do" feel. I'd love to see Sheryl hit it big again. It does sound a lot like her good old hits from the '90s - especially "All I Wanna Do" and "A Change Would Do You Good". I can also get a feel of "Soak Up the Sun" in the new one. Definitely a hit once Hot AC and mainstream AC start adding it and giving it a chance. The Hot AC outlets in 4 markets have already given it light to moderate airplay - New York, San Fran, Phoenix, and Colorado Springs. I hope it does well but it sounds much more Triple A to me than Hot AC...thinkin it might be too "folky" for more pop-leaning Hot ACs (unless there's a remix) - also worried about burn on this one with that guitar riff repeated over and over through the whole song IMO |
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Post by Rumors on Jan 7, 2008 18:13:25 GMT -5
I saw the video this weekend. I like it and the concept of the video. The song is very nice. For the most part I like it. However, I don't care for the part of the song where it slows down. I would have left that part out and just kept the bouncy beat going.
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Post by WotUNeed on Jan 8, 2008 4:37:17 GMT -5
I heard this a few days ago while I was at the hairdresser's. Sounded pretty good but that wasn't the best listening environment. I'll have to revisit it. Hopefully it's a decent hit for her.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2008 20:20:39 GMT -5
I didn't care for this much at first, but it grew on me a lot. It's definitely her most radio accessible single since "Soak Up The Sun". It's sad to see that radio isn't giving this much attention right now. Loving the video as well.
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Post by vinyl on Jan 10, 2008 20:58:48 GMT -5
Is she going to do any promo? This song is uber-catchy - radio can't just ignore it, pff.
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Post by ~ M-Dolla Β€ on Jan 11, 2008 0:34:32 GMT -5
I was just gona come in here and see if there was a thread for this song and I shoulda known.  :) anyway, I like it. Kinda gives me that old Sheryl feeling. :) |
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Post by atlantaboy on Jan 12, 2008 15:01:39 GMT -5
I didn't care for this much at first, but it grew on me a lot. It's definitely her most radio accessible single since "Soak Up The Sun". It's sad to see that radio isn't giving this much attention right now. Loving the video as well. Yeah it's really catchy...somethin about it though doesn't seem geared towards HAC or CHR...almost like a "screw radio" type song IMO - doesn't have IMO the radio-friendly beat of All I Wanna Do... |
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Post by shocker on Jan 14, 2008 4:21:39 GMT -5
I didn't care for this much at first, but it grew on me a lot. It's definitely her most radio accessible single since "Soak Up The Sun". It's sad to see that radio isn't giving this much attention right now. Loving the video as well. Yeah it's really catchy...somethin about it though doesn't seem geared towards HAC or CHR...almost like a "screw radio" type song IMO - doesn't have IMO the radio-friendly beat of All I Wanna Do... It does have that "Soak Up the Sun" feel to it; and I think it really sounds a lot like her 1997 radio hit "A Change (Would Do You Good)". It may not be too radio-friendly these days because it probably sounds too '90s - especially for CHR, and possibly Hot AC. |
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Post by JJ on Jan 14, 2008 12:31:59 GMT -5
I like it, but it still doesn't make me interested in getting her new album. I didn't like Shine Over Babylon, so it all started wrong. She lost me since the album C'mon C'mon...
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Post by atlantaboy on Jan 14, 2008 18:09:04 GMT -5
Yeah it's really catchy...somethin about it though doesn't seem geared towards HAC or CHR...almost like a "screw radio" type song IMO - doesn't have IMO the radio-friendly beat of All I Wanna Do... It does have that "Soak Up the Sun" feel to it; and I think it really sounds a lot like her 1997 radio hit "A Change (Would Do You Good)". It may not be too radio-friendly these days because it probably sounds too '90s - especially for CHR, and possibly Hot AC. Really don't think IMO this would've done well in the 90s either on CHR/HAC - it's just not produced to be a pop single (swingin folky beat, doesn't have drivin pop/rock bass/percussion of "Soak Up The Sun" and "A Change Would Do You Good") Also not so great news for this song is it's stalled right now at #17 on Triple A, where it should be charting the best...thinkin it just might have too much burn Sounds like a song you'd hear an indie artist playin in a coffee shop on acoustic mike night etc. |
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Post by vinyl on Feb 1, 2008 21:50:39 GMT -5
I am REALLY mad this isn't doing anything on Hot AC
but at least it regained its bullet on Triple A...
15 13 SHERYL CROW Love Is Free 329 323 6 1.413
It was negative just yesterday I think.
Hopefully it goes at least top 10 there...
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Post by John77 on Feb 2, 2008 18:23:43 GMT -5
I have to confess this one is not one of her best efforts... I just have not been able to get into it as much as I try.
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Post by Rose "Payola" Nylund on Feb 2, 2008 20:04:45 GMT -5
I think I'm burnt out on this song already and I'm barely familiar with it. I don't know why. I still plan on getting her album tho. Maybe that'll refresh it for me.
I also burnt out on Babylon super fast too even though I think it's a great song!
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Post by MinusName on Feb 2, 2008 23:03:13 GMT -5
I usually like all of her singles, but I just can't get into this one!
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Post by vinyl on Feb 3, 2008 12:28:21 GMT -5
Well whadayasay, it seems to be having a second life! :)
15 12 SHERYL CROW Love Is Free 348 322 26 1.455
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Post by atlantaboy on Feb 3, 2008 15:59:19 GMT -5
I think I'm burnt out on this song already and I'm barely familiar with it. I don't know why. I still plan on getting her album tho. Maybe that'll refresh it for me. I also burnt out on Babylon super fast too even though I think it's a great song! Yeah this song burns too fast...Our Triple A added it into pretty decent rotation last month, but it only lasted three weeks I think, and they took it completely off the playlist |
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Post by vinyl on Feb 5, 2008 7:55:14 GMT -5
15 11 SHERYL CROW Love Is Free 352 316 36 1.423
ooh it is #11.
the top 10 is relatively competitive but she should make it. :)
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Post by vinyl on Feb 6, 2008 8:03:18 GMT -5
Well that didn't take long..
15 9 SHERYL CROW Love Is Free 364 314 50 1.442
yey, top 10
Also entered the top 30 on Hot AC !
33 30 SHERYL CROW Love Is Free 578 450 128 2.258
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Post by David on Feb 6, 2008 11:47:50 GMT -5
Go Sheryl!
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Post by vinyl on Feb 10, 2008 8:27:20 GMT -5
About to enter the top 5! :)
12 6 SHERYL CROW Love Is Free 416 335 81 1.561
Climbing on Hot AC with bullet slightly decreasing
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Post by someguy on Feb 10, 2008 10:23:59 GMT -5
I really like this. Glad to see it's still moving up, but I doubt it'll go top 5 like most of her other lead singles. Something about it isn't all that radio friendly, though I'd love it if it were a huge hit.
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Post by vinyl on Feb 12, 2008 19:33:12 GMT -5
30 26 SHERYL CROW Love Is Free 714 560 154 2.597
Bullet back up :)
4 5 RYAN ADAMS Everybody Knows 466 497 -31 1.375
11 6 SHERYL CROW Love Is Free 440 342 98 1.631
Should enter the top 5 soon
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Post by vinyl on Feb 14, 2008 7:58:30 GMT -5
8 5 SHERYL CROW Love Is Free 454 373 81 1.730 Top 5  29 25 SHERYL CROW Love Is Free 768 598 170 2.723 The top 30 is UBER competitive right now though... 23/30 songs are bulleted, and 16/20 in the top 20.. |
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Post by beejus on Feb 15, 2008 22:31:21 GMT -5
This song has been a total stiff on my station so far. Listeners don't like the sound of it. :Β―\_(γ)_/Β―:
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