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Post by onebuffalo on Apr 19, 2015 13:04:42 GMT -5
At this point, it's way past the point of embarrassing; it makes the entire genre look bigoted and sexiest.
I know what you mean, even though it's true. I don't know how sexy country looks when it refuses to take chances, though!
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Post by Ten Pound Hammer on Apr 19, 2015 13:37:40 GMT -5
So even if I couldn't understand what it felt like to be so consumed by jealousy of another woman who was with the man I wanted, why wouldn't it be interesting to imagine the character of someone who is? That's the kind of process that should connect us as human beings...and the function of popular music at its core, isn't it? I feel like the last few years at country radio have really drained the characters and the stories from mainstream country, with only some exceptions (Dierks, Miranda, Carrie, Eric & Little Big Town), at the cost of country radio listeners' imaginations. I'm glad to see a bit of pushback against that now, via "Girl Crush." Although my mom isn't a very deep interpreter of fiction (granted, neither am I), I think that she at least understands songs most of the time and can "get" what a character is doing in a more story driven song. It's just this particular song where she finds the lead character's actions so unrealistic and irrational that she can't put herself into it. It breaks her suspension of disbelief. At least she's stopped turning it off when it comes on.
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Post by monster50 on Apr 19, 2015 17:37:30 GMT -5
Incredible week for this song digitally, I would expect it to have a better week next week after their performance tonight, but I don't know, That cover on "the. Voice" did wonders.
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Post by monster50 on Apr 19, 2015 21:24:38 GMT -5
I expect this to hit 2 on iTunes, if it lands at 1, Whoa.
Great performance.
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Post by Connor Walsh on Apr 20, 2015 0:47:04 GMT -5
I'm not sure if it can reach #1 all genres but #2 is doable definitely :) Little Big song smashing like nobody's business. ETA: well, damn it's #2.
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Post by .indulgecountry on Apr 20, 2015 0:55:47 GMT -5
Meanwhile back at mama's: My mom just ordered Girl Crush shirts because of her love of the song and how much she loves the concept of the song. Your mom > Lovely performance of this tonight on the ACMs. Thrilled that its sales are going through the roof, even more so than they already were. This song has grown on me a lot since I first got the album and wasn't crazy about the idea of this being a single, but I am so glad that this single has attracted such fanfare because it's great to see LBT having this kind of success. This is already doing exceptionally well now on all fronts, but I hope this becomes their second official #1 hit after the close-calls with "Tornado" and "Day Drinking" getting stuck at #2 on BB.
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Post by LBTrocks on Apr 20, 2015 1:04:18 GMT -5
I'm not sure if it can reach #1 all genres but #2 is doable definitely :) Little Big song smashing like nobody's business. ETA: well, damn it's #2. Their performance was killer. Gorgeous vocals and harmonies, as usual. I would love for this to reach #1 all genres, but the fact that it's at #2 is amazing enough and I'll definitely take it. I love seeing LBT do so well. They completely deserve all the success they get because they've earned it! Not only are they my personal favorite, but I think they're easily among the best in the business and it's so nice to see them get the recognition they've always deserved.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2015 2:44:43 GMT -5
This is #2 all-genre on iTunes right now, and according to Kworb's most recent update, its selling about 47% of what the #1 song is selling. It's just crazy (in a good way) to see "Girl Crush" selling so well...it's ahead of Walk The Moon's "Shut Up And Dance" and Mark Ronson/Bruno Mars' "Uptown Funk" now. "Uptown Funk" has been on the decline for several weeks now but it's still selling very well. Those are some colossal hits that "Girl Crush" is in company with right now.
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Post by Ten Pound Hammer on Apr 20, 2015 10:41:18 GMT -5
Discussing this song with my mom reminds me of what we went through with "When I Think About Cheatin'" eleven years ago. She didn't get why the female in that song would think about cheating if they seemed to be in an okay relationship, or why they would get as far as dancing with someone else before saying "Stop, this is wrong, I shouldn't do this". She thinks that infidelity is a Bad Thingâ„¢, but seems to have no other problems with cheatin' songs (she once said she considered playing "Don't Cheat in Our Hometown" for dad to see if he'd get the message), so I think her "problem" was how the song seemed more in-between on the cheatin' thing. I've never been in a relationship myself, but I can at least understand basic concepts like temptation or momentarily letting down your guard before realizing you're doing something you shouldn't.
On the other hand, I've noticed I sometimes have trouble following a more nuanced narrative myself, but I at least can "get" where a somewhat less linear song is going more often than not. (Unless that song is titled "Turtles All the Way Down". I still have NO idea what that song's about.) I understood where this song was going on the first listen, and have never doubted its true meaning. Mom still doesn't "get" this song, but at least understands that it's not about lesbianism. Fine by me — it's not her thing, and I'm not going to try and convince her that she's "wrong". She loved Toby Keith's "Made in America", which I found awkwardly written and forgettable.
However, I am glad to see that more people are "getting" this song. Not just because I think it's a great song, and not just because I want LBT to finally have more than one hit per album, but also because it shows that there's a market for a "left of center" release such as this.
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Post by Connor Walsh on Apr 20, 2015 11:25:33 GMT -5
Girl keeps Crushin' on iTunes. Radio needs to hurry up with this.
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Post by sabre14 on Apr 20, 2015 11:32:46 GMT -5
Girl keeps Crushin' on iTunes. Radio needs to hurry up with this. Radio is though. "Girl Crush" has accumulated 9.5 million in audience and 950 spins over the past three weeks on MB and has climbed 9 spots in that span. Don't fret about this song right now; radio is hurrying up, lol.
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Post by Connor Walsh on Apr 20, 2015 11:41:39 GMT -5
Girl keeps Crushin' on iTunes. Radio needs to hurry up with this. Radio is though. "Girl Crush" has accumulated 9.5 million in audience and 950 spins over the past three weeks on MB and has climbed 9 spots in that span. Don't fret about this song right now; radio is hurrying up, lol. Me being greedy for more, I want it to be on fire just like its sales.
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Post by .indulgecountry on Apr 20, 2015 11:54:36 GMT -5
Radio is though. "Girl Crush" has accumulated 9.5 million in audience and 950 spins over the past three weeks on MB and has climbed 9 spots in that span. Don't fret about this song right now; radio is hurrying up, lol. Me being greedy for more, I want it to be on fire just like its sales. But it is, lol. It'd be hard for it to be doing any better than it is at radio right now, honestly.
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Post by jenglisbe on Apr 20, 2015 12:08:57 GMT -5
At this point, it's way past the point of embarrassing; it makes the entire genre look bigoted and sexiest. I know what you mean, even though it's true. I don't know how sexy country looks when it refuses to take chances, though! Unfortunately there are a lot of things that do that, though (I'm assuming you meant "sexist" and not "sexiest"). So glad to see it #2 at iTunes!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2015 12:14:39 GMT -5
At this point, it's way past the point of embarrassing; it makes the entire genre look bigoted and sexiest. I know what you mean, even though it's true. I don't know how sexy country looks when it refuses to take chances, though! Unfortunately there are a lot of things that do that, though (I'm assuming you meant "sexist" and not "sexiest"). So glad to see it #2 at iTunes! Oh, my. Yes, sexist.
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Post by Connor Walsh on Apr 20, 2015 12:19:17 GMT -5
Me being greedy for more, I want it to be on fire just like its sales. But it is, lol. It'd be hard for it to be doing any better than it is at radio right now, honestly. IK I just hate the fact that it took it so much time to catch on. :)
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Post by Mikel Echarri on Apr 20, 2015 12:38:19 GMT -5
This song is awesome and I want to buy it, but unfortunately it isn't available in my country (Spain) and I don't know why :(
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Post by trebor on Apr 20, 2015 12:53:37 GMT -5
This song is awesome and I want to buy it, but unfortunately it isn't available in my country (Spain) and I don't know why :( Can only be bought individually and digitally in Germany and the United Kingdom. Best is to buy the whole CD ("Pain Killer") as an import via Amazon; or ask your record dealer to get it for you.
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Post by monster50 on Apr 20, 2015 14:51:50 GMT -5
I don't care what anyone says, most country radio stations are still treating this song like crap, they should be all over it, obviously people like it. They should be promoting it Way more on radio, showcasing it.
That said I called this being the biggest benefactor from the acm awards, thank you very much.
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Post by sabre14 on Apr 20, 2015 14:59:23 GMT -5
I don't care what anyone says, most country radio stations are still treating this song like crap, they should be all over it, obviously people like it. They should be promoting it Way more on radio, showcasing it. What constitutes being "all over it"? Have you not seen the numbers? I understand you might not have a good grasp on what is or isn't good in terms of audience, spins, chart movement, but this song is doing fantastic at radio right now. LBT's label, Capitol Nashville is doing everything they can to promote the song to radio and doing a fine job. I don't know what else to say to you if you just wish to ignore that.
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Post by Ten Pound Hammer on Apr 20, 2015 16:07:39 GMT -5
^ Yeah, among the four April charts, it's gained 11 spaces (32-26-24-21). Slow climbers often get bogged down in the 20s, but this one has had a fire lit under it after a slow start.
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Post by monster50 on Apr 20, 2015 17:20:02 GMT -5
I'm judging it from the media base chart that says it is up 95 spins from the prior week, The song around it are up are up two hundred to three hundred spins, I'm not going to list them but you can look for yourself, Also on the kworb radio chart it is actually down in spins for today.
I'm not saying that little big town is not promoting the song but country radio as a whole could be embracing it a lot more. Love you like that by Canaan smith is up 325 spins for the week. that I don't get.
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Post by sabre14 on Apr 20, 2015 17:26:37 GMT -5
I'm judging it from the media base chart that says it is up 95 spins from the prior week, The song around it are up are up two hundred to three hundred spins, I'm not going to list them but you can look for yourself, Also on the kworb radio chart it is actually down in spins for today. I'm not saying that little big town is not promoting the song but country radio as a whole could be embracing it a lot more. Love you like that by Canaan smith is up 325 spins for the week. that I don't get. 95 is the "bullet", not the spins. The rolling chart is not the best indicator for a song's performance. While the bullet is helpful, it doesn't tell the whole story. Also, yes it's down 27 spins today, but it's up 348k in audience. The Country MB chart is a "points" driven chart. "Girl Crush" will be up 214 spins and 2.7 million in audience in tonight's Country Aircheck issue. It's doing fine, trust me.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2015 17:27:12 GMT -5
It'd be hard for it to be doing any better than it is at radio right now, honestly. I wouldn't exactly say this. It's had some really good weeks lately, but this past week was a bit slower again, aside from big conversions at Westwood One. The Billboard chart should be out soon, but in my projections I had LBT entering the top 20 but gaining less than 1 million for the week. And also, it's 7-day bullet on Mediabase is only 95 right now. However I do expect that this one is about to have another really good week. In my mind, a really big week on the charts is when a song can gain close to 3 million in audience or more. A gain of 1.5 mil to 2.5 mil is good, but I consider gains that are less than 1.5 million to be a bit on the slower side. Obviously it depends on the star status of the artist, too (meaning, I'd consider a gain of 1 million for somebody like Mo Pitney to be a huge week, but for LBT, only gaining 1 million is a slowdown).
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2015 20:55:36 GMT -5
According to the ad in Country Aircheck tonight, "Girl Crush" sold over 95,000 copies last week (the cut-off was at the end of the day Sunday), over 30,000 of which were sold last night alone.
I fully expect it to sell more than 100,000 copies this week. It's still #2 all-genre on iTunes, selling more than 50% of what the #1 song (Wiz Khalifa & Charlie Puth's "See You Again") is selling. LBT probably won't hold up above 50% of SYA's sales all week, but SYA just sold 395,000 copies this past week, so if "Girl Crush" can finish the week at even 25-30% of where SYA is at, that'd still be a monstrous sales week.
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Post by monster50 on Apr 20, 2015 21:57:12 GMT -5
For the love of all creatures big and small.
I was hoping 85 grand so that is great, I can't believe it sold 30 grand on Sunday, most of it probably right after performing it, so a span of 3 hours,
I think it will sell over a hundred grand too, I hope it stays in the top ten digital songs all week.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2015 11:42:59 GMT -5
This is a stellar song, but I just don't quite see how it can be selling this well. There are maybe four or five country songs that have come this close to #1 on the iTunes chart in the past year. "Play It Again" peaked at #3 and "This Is How We Roll" peaked at #5 the week after the ACM's 2014. "Burnin' It Down" and "Dirt" climbed to #1 when they were first released to iTunes and Aldean's song did spend most of its chart run in the top 10, but that's about all the examples I can think of. There must be something I'm missing. Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean are the format's biggest stars, so it makes sense why their songs were able to peak so high based on name recognition, and I understand why this would be a great seller, but I'm still perplexed to see the Callout scores reflect some degree of polarization around this song and it still be the second most downloaded song on iTunes. This doesn't even have the cross-format appeal that other songs like "Take Your Time" or "This Is How We Roll" might have aside from some pretty pop-sounding production, so I'm curious who is buying this and why.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2015 12:00:28 GMT -5
This is a stellar song, but I just don't quite see how it can be selling this well. There are maybe four or five country songs that have come this close to #1 on the iTunes chart in the past year. "Play It Again" peaked at #3 and "This Is How We Roll" peaked at #5 the week after the ACM's 2014. "Burnin' It Down" and "Dirt" climbed to #1 when they were first released to iTunes and Aldean's song did spend most of its chart run in the top 10, but that's about all the examples I can think of. There must be something I'm missing. Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean are the format's biggest stars, so it makes sense why their songs were able to peak so high based on name recognition, and I understand why this would be a great seller, but I'm still perplexed to see the Callout scores reflect some degree of polarization around this song and it still be the second most downloaded song on iTunes. This doesn't even have the cross-format appeal that other songs like "Take Your Time" or "This Is How We Roll" might have aside from some pretty pop-sounding production, so I'm curious who is buying this and why. I'm not surprised that it's selling well. Now, don't get me wrong--if you had asked me before "Girl Crush" was released if I expected it to sell this well, I would've said "no way, that'd be crazy". But once a song starts selling...there's really no stopping it. This is just kind of how single and album sales work. The iTunes and sales charts are sort of a self-reinforcing cycle (I don't think that's the phrase I'm looking for, but hopefully what I'm about to say will make sense anyway). Think "Need You Now", or Adele's 21 album, or for a more recent example, "Uptown Funk". Once those songs (or album, in the Adele case) caught on, they just kept continuing to sell and sell and sell. As long as "Girl Crush" stays in the top 10 on iTunes, people who haven't heard it yet are going to be curious about it, and wondering why everybody else is buying it...and that leads to them listening to it and buying it, and the cycle just continues. A song or album that gets into that sort of "orbit" just doesn't slow down once it gets going. As long as "Girl Crush" remains in the iTunes top 10, it'll have increased visibility, and it'll spread out exponentially via word of mouth. I bet 43dudleyvillas could explain this way better than I just attempted to, though (sorry to put the pressure on, Dudley! )
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Post by dm2081 on Apr 22, 2015 12:08:29 GMT -5
This is a stellar song, but I just don't quite see how it can be selling this well. There are maybe four or five country songs that have come this close to #1 on the iTunes chart in the past year. "Play It Again" peaked at #3 and "This Is How We Roll" peaked at #5 the week after the ACM's 2014. "Burnin' It Down" and "Dirt" climbed to #1 when they were first released to iTunes and Aldean's song did spend most of its chart run in the top 10, but that's about all the examples I can think of. There must be something I'm missing. Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean are the format's biggest stars, so it makes sense why their songs were able to peak so high based on name recognition, and I understand why this would be a great seller, but I'm still perplexed to see the Callout scores reflect some degree of polarization around this song and it still be the second most downloaded song on iTunes. This doesn't even have the cross-format appeal that other songs like "Take Your Time" or "This Is How We Roll" might have aside from some pretty pop-sounding production, so I'm curious who is buying this and why. I actually think this song has plenty of Pop crossover appeal IMO. But just because a song has higher negative callout scores doesn't mean it won't be a seller. Most songs on the CHR/Pop format have higher negatives scores than country songs do to begin with, but they still sell a lot of more (obviously they have higher audience totals though). I think the reason this is selling so well is because a) it's vastly different sounding than anything else charting right now, and has a slick retro feel to it while remaining modern at the same time b) plenty of performances and controversy (wether it's made up it not) to help raise awareness and interest in it) and c) it has a unique song title. A song title like this is more likely to get more preview plays on iTunes from people who occasionally scan the charts or top 200 than a song with a less exciting title (ex: Kiss You In The Morning doesn't sound as unique or exciting). I think it's also why Eric Church's song is doing well too, because the title bares similar resemblance to Miley Cyrus' hit. But back to the crossover appeal, I think LBT should push this to the Pop format as well. I'd probably wait until this is closer to peaking on the country charts though, so country radio won't give up on the song. I can easily see Pop listeners liking this song because it's not very twangy, and I think the instrumentation can pass in other formats.
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Post by Marv on Apr 22, 2015 12:44:00 GMT -5
There simply aren't enough words in the dictionary to express how much I emphatically love this band, winning yet another trophy for best country group, and delivering a flawless performance on Sunday's ACM telecast with one of the most thought provoking songs in the history of the format, far and away the most PC format out there as Blake Shelton told the LA Times a few years ago.
An extraordinary band which has hit the big time after toiling on the road for years and years, and they certainly deserve all the accolades they've received, and I sincerely hope they will receive tons more of them as the years go by.
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