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Post by rainie on Nov 15, 2016 11:34:10 GMT -5
Hey guys. I've seen threads about the most unexpected hits, but what are some songs that inconcievably flopped?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2016 11:36:43 GMT -5
Ariana Grande - Focus
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Post by Harx on Nov 15, 2016 11:42:49 GMT -5
I was genuinely shocked when Out Of The Woods flopped.
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Post by Choco on Nov 15, 2016 18:20:07 GMT -5
I agree about Out of the Woods and Focus.
Justin Bieber's Company also performed horribly for a song that followed 3 #1 smashes (and it was followed by two collabs that were big hits as well).
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2016 19:05:48 GMT -5
Katy Perry - Rise
Tbh, the song was pretty good.
Lady Gaga - Perfect Illusion
Good song, not good GP reception, good thing she moved on from it quickly.
Britney Spears - Radar
After 3 successful singles from Circus, single #4 was a major flop, amazing song though imo.
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Post by Choco on Nov 15, 2016 19:11:29 GMT -5
Oh now that you mention Britney...
I was surprised when I saw the chart peaks for I'm Slave 4 U and Overprotected. Love both songs, both videos were great, and Slave felt pretty big because of the video and the VMA performance.
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Post by Relaxing Cup on Nov 15, 2016 19:19:08 GMT -5
Ariana Grande - "Into You"
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2016 19:26:47 GMT -5
Ariana Grande - "Into You" Was not a flop at all. |
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Post by irice22 on Nov 15, 2016 19:29:26 GMT -5
"Deja Vu," Beyonce
"Dirrty," Chrisitna Aguilera
"Both of Us," B.O.B. ft. Taylor Swift
"Sugar," Flo Rida ft. Wynter
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Post by jtd Thee Stallion on Nov 16, 2016 0:43:50 GMT -5
"Both of Us," B.O.B. ft. Taylor Swift Hell. Yes. My Way - Calvin Harris |
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Post by Az Paynter on Nov 16, 2016 10:16:47 GMT -5
Ariana Grande - "Into You" Was not a flop at all. This makes zero sense after you yourself called 'Focus' an unexpected flop (which not only was 'Focus' not an outright flop, but its short shelf-life is actually quite understandable when you consider how poorly-received it was). |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2016 11:53:40 GMT -5
Cause into you didn't flop it stayed In top 50 for a while and will make year end list. While focus did debut high it fell off way too fast. That is why focus is a flop and into you isn't
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Post by KeepDeanWeird on Nov 16, 2016 12:20:02 GMT -5
Love the concept of this thread, but I think we need better parameters to define difference between flop ("Radar") and underperforming ("Focus"). Top 20 singles on H100 or Radio are not flops!
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Post by damazz09 on Nov 16, 2016 13:51:05 GMT -5
Zara Larsson "Lush Life". And I swear if "Ain't My Fault" doesn't smash I will be furious
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Post by Harx on Nov 16, 2016 14:32:54 GMT -5
Zara Larsson "Lush Life". And I swear if "Ain't My Fault" doesn't smash I will be furious It was technically a hit worldwide, including #3 peak in the UK |
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Post by rainie on Nov 16, 2016 16:28:08 GMT -5
Love the concept of this thread, but I think we need better parameters to define difference between flop ("Radar") and underperforming ("Focus"). Top 20 singles on H100 or Radio are not flops! IMO a lead single by a big name artist that debuted top 20 but plummeted after (Focus) still counts as a flop |
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Post by Linnethia Monique on Nov 16, 2016 16:48:54 GMT -5
Radar deserved to flop. It was a bonus track taken from a previous album that was only released because it was a paid ad by her endorsement with Candie's. #JusticeForKilltheLights with that bullsh!t video it received.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2016 16:53:12 GMT -5
Radar deserved to flop. It was a bonus track taken from a previous album that was only because it was a paid ad by her endorsement from Candie's. #JusticeForKilltheLights with that bullsh!t video it received. I WISH KILL THE LIGHTS WAS A SINGLE Amazing track |
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Post by truemusicreviews on Nov 16, 2016 23:22:24 GMT -5
For a while, I thought "This Girl" would smash.
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Post by tomgsinger on Nov 17, 2016 13:15:35 GMT -5
Personally I think Focus flopped. It peaked at number 13 on pop, yes, but it wasn't on the chart for long. It's not unexpected.
Staying on the Britney topic, Make Me and Peice of Me come to mind.
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Post by Harx on Nov 17, 2016 14:37:03 GMT -5
Make Me and Peice of Me come to mind. Don't want to be rude, but how was Make Me an unexpected flop? |
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Post by tomgsinger on Nov 17, 2016 17:33:37 GMT -5
Make Me and Peice of Me come to mind. Don't want to be rude, but how was Make Me an unexpected flop? Because G-Eazy was on it; I expected it to underperform like Work Bitch or Slave 4 U, but more longevity. |
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Post by truemusicreviews on Nov 17, 2016 18:06:03 GMT -5
I'm still astounded that "I'm A Slave 4 U" didn't have a better chart run. I think it's safe to say that it's one of Britney's most iconic hits to date.
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Post by jsizzle on Nov 17, 2016 19:05:12 GMT -5
A few that come to mind:
Your Body - Christina Aguilera
I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time - Mariah Carey
Kiss it Better - Rihanna
Focus - Ariana Grande
Easy - Paula DeAnda
MILF $ - Fergie
Used to Love You - Gwen Stefani
Moments - Tove Lo
S.O.S. - Jordin Sparks
Feedback - Janet Jackson
Rock n Roll - Avril Lavigne
Blowin' Me Up (with her Love) - JC Chasez
Do You Wanna Get Funky? - C+C Music Factory
Dirty Dancer (Remix) - Enrique Iglesias
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Post by ampersand on Nov 17, 2016 19:53:35 GMT -5
I was initially surprised when "I Do Not Hook Up" flopped, especially coming off the mammoth that was MLWSWY and all the 'come back' hype Kelly had. But it later became obvious that sound was dated by then.
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Post by truemusicreviews on Nov 18, 2016 1:20:23 GMT -5
MILF $ - Fergie Used to Love You - Gwen Stefani I'm just curious...how were these unexpected for you? Neither artist has put out a relevant song in nearly a decade. I was initially surprised when "I Do Not Hook Up" flopped, especially coming off the mammoth that was MLWSWY and all the 'come back' hype Kelly had. But it later became obvious that sound was dated by then. "I Do Not Hook Up" didn't really flop...it just underperformed. Cracking the Top 20 and making the 2009 year-end list are not indicators of a flop though haha. |
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Post by Ling-Ling on Nov 18, 2016 6:06:44 GMT -5
This year, the biggest surprise for me was "In Common" by Alicia Keys. It sounded so current and fresh for her, outside of just being a really good song. I thought it was going to be the song to put her back on the charts. Then... nothing.
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Post by Max_X5 on Nov 18, 2016 14:47:28 GMT -5
I'm still bitter about Ellie Goulding's Delirium (and subsequent singles) not doing anything. Such a great album.
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Post by deGonzz on Nov 19, 2016 14:00:48 GMT -5
Toni Braxton - Please
one of her best bops and one of the best bops of 2005!!
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Post by theonlyone on Nov 19, 2016 15:38:36 GMT -5
At the time, Run The World (Girls). In retrospect, it is not that surprising seeing how her songs have charted ever since then. With that said, it has turned into one of her live signature songs with her live performances of it.
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