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Post by Snowbeast on Oct 11, 2018 14:53:26 GMT -5
But Canada needs to play a certain amount of Canadian acts every hour... they will jump on to any Avril Lavigne track almost by default. Beyond untrue to assume it’s a shoe in for major airplay because she’s Canadian. Canada has successful acts in the industry, many whom have crossed to the US. Many Canadian acts receive minimal to no AirPlay here, the same way they would in America. I haven’t heard an current Avril song on the radio here since Let Me Go got some curiosity spins before having a 3 week lifespan. Aside from Keep Holding On, Complicated or I’m With You getting honourary spins, most of her newer material has been paid dust
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Post by reidster on Oct 12, 2018 5:46:08 GMT -5
Very untrue about the CanCon. I'm thinking this isn't, as it hasn't been getting much airplay yet in Canada. FYI, almost everything Carly Rae Jepsen has released post Call Me Maybe has not be CanCon. She got more airplay before that. Being Canadian alone doesn't qualify one to be considered CanCon.
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Post by tomgsinger on Oct 12, 2018 6:14:11 GMT -5
Very untrue about the CanCon. I'm thinking this isn't, as it hasn't been getting much airplay yet in Canada. FYI, almost everything Carly Rae Jepsen has released post Call Me Maybe has not be CanCon. She got more airplay before that. Being Canadian alone doesn't qualify one to be considered CanCon. According to Nielsen, the following songs count as CanCon, in order of popularity: In My Feelings Jackie Chan Body Love No More Bad Habits Better Off Growing Pains I’m a Mess IDWK Two Punks in Love Nice for What Mood Bon Appeti What You Want Head Above Water With You Still Wondering So yeah, Head Above Water is CanCon. And in case you’re wondering why I’m a Mess and Jackie Chan are considered CanCon, it’s bscause a song only needs to meet two out of the four MAPL standards in order to qualify. Jackie Chan was recorded in Canada and features two Canadian artists, while I’m a Mess was composed and recorded in Canada with a Canadian producer, iirc.
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Post by tomgsinger on Oct 12, 2018 6:18:29 GMT -5
This is playing en mass here, almost hourly rotation constantly across channels I've noticed while driving. America wyd If CanCon didn’t exist, this wouldn’t be happening. But now I want to move to Canada just so I can hear songs like this, “Body” and “Bad Habits” played on endless loop.
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Post by Lumi on Oct 12, 2018 15:44:22 GMT -5
Heard this on the radio yesterday. Sounded so good.
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Post by Snowbeast on Oct 12, 2018 23:00:02 GMT -5
Moved much higher on Top Hits/Today’s Hits. Just seriously get on some promo girl. Help us help you.
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Post by aussie1 on Oct 13, 2018 0:11:37 GMT -5
Discounted on iTunes.
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Post by upsidedown on Oct 13, 2018 6:25:36 GMT -5
70 65 AVRIL LAVIGNE Head Above Water 192 138 54 0.253
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Post by Snowbeast on Oct 15, 2018 10:47:23 GMT -5
The best she’s ever sounded in an era so far IMO.
Moved up to #15 on Top Hits and renters top 200 Spotify at #195
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Post by WILL on Oct 16, 2018 11:40:43 GMT -5
133 (+62) on US Spotify. Streaming queen!
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Post by Snowbeast on Oct 16, 2018 11:51:42 GMT -5
133 (+62) on US Spotify. Streaming queen! Omg. Keep going. I know they want to throw out the second single before the album is out, but I feel like this will be one of those 4 month-slow and steady climbs
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Post by vithor on Oct 16, 2018 19:32:07 GMT -5
133 (+62) on US Spotify. Streaming queen! Omg. Keep going. I know they want to throw out the second single before the album is out, but I feel like this will be one of those 4 month-slow and steady climbs Damn I'll even take a 10-month climb if this ends up being a hit afterall
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Post by Au$tin on Oct 16, 2018 19:50:25 GMT -5
Wow, after awhile of this being on TTH, it's so strange to see it suddenly take off, but I'm thrilled to see it happening!
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Post by Lumi on Oct 16, 2018 21:23:20 GMT -5
HERE WE GO LADIES!
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Post by Chris Ng on Oct 17, 2018 10:17:05 GMT -5
Wow, after awhile of this being on TTH, it's so strange to see it suddenly take off, but I'm thrilled to see it happening! It's interesting that the song is doing so well on itunes and relatively decent in streams but radio still doesn't give it a chance? Isn't she one of their biggest acts of all time? And this is kinda well-received after all (i mean people actually buy it and stream it). Why radio? Why?
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Post by WILL on Oct 17, 2018 10:37:09 GMT -5
130 (+3) on US Spotify!
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Post by pnobelysk on Oct 17, 2018 11:51:55 GMT -5
Wow, after awhile of this being on TTH, it's so strange to see it suddenly take off, but I'm thrilled to see it happening! It's interesting that the song is doing so well on itunes and relatively decent in streams but radio still doesn't give it a chance? Isn't she one of their biggest acts of all time? And this is kinda well-received after all (i mean people actually buy it and stream it). Why radio? Why? Her first radio era was a massive string of three huge singles. The second and third eras did well but weren’t mind blowing. Fourth and fifth eras had some moderate success but nothing crazy. She’s had success on pop radio but she’s never been like Gaga/katy level
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Post by Chris Ng on Oct 18, 2018 10:40:02 GMT -5
It's interesting that the song is doing so well on itunes and relatively decent in streams but radio still doesn't give it a chance? Isn't she one of their biggest acts of all time? And this is kinda well-received after all (i mean people actually buy it and stream it). Why radio? Why? Her first radio era was a massive string of three huge singles. The second and third eras did well but weren’t mind blowing. Fourth and fifth eras had some moderate success but nothing crazy. She’s had success on pop radio but she’s never been like Gaga/katy level Well, she's not the biggest act but among Top 40 biggest act of all time on radio according to Billboard top all time charts.
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Post by Snowbeast on Oct 18, 2018 15:21:11 GMT -5
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Post by thelegends on Oct 18, 2018 15:41:14 GMT -5
Bellisimo.
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Post by Snowbeast on Oct 18, 2018 21:09:00 GMT -5
The article is actually kind of scathing? I just read it. The definition of backhanded lmao let’s hope this goes viral and helps the single:
“When Lavigne tells me how excited she is to be doing this story, the words are delivered in her apathetic mall drawl, dragged out of her babydoll mouth like a child frog-marched through a museum tour. Does the motherfucking princess even want the motherfucking crown anymore? Who, exactly, would be her acolytes if she decided to seize it? And why did she disappear four years ago?”
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Post by Choco on Oct 18, 2018 21:33:30 GMT -5
Yeah a lot of it reads like the writer feels herself to be above someone like Avril.
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Post by It's me, bitch. on Nov 20, 2018 12:46:56 GMT -5
Still nothing on pop?!? :(
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Post by Taylor. on Nov 20, 2018 17:19:28 GMT -5
Why is this #14 on iTunes?
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Post by Lumi on Nov 20, 2018 17:23:30 GMT -5
Why is this #14 on iTunes? Dancing With The Stars performance probably?
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Post by Snowbeast on Nov 20, 2018 18:09:32 GMT -5
Why is this #14 on iTunes? Like a minute performance can do that. Imagine if she gave this half the attention she gave HTNGU.
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Post by divasummer on Nov 21, 2018 7:35:44 GMT -5
I don't remember what station it was but I saw this song on the screen when my friend was flipping through the satellite radio stations. I'm thinking it was between 11-20 somewhere. Sorry I couldn't be more help. I know I saw her name because my friend said eww "Avril Lavigne". I told her it was her new song but she wasn't in the mood. lol
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Post by leonagwen on Nov 21, 2018 17:24:35 GMT -5
I don't remember what station it was but I saw this song on the screen when my friend was flipping through the satellite radio stations. I'm thinking it was between 11-20 somewhere. Sorry I couldn't be more help. I know I saw her name because my friend said eww "Avril Lavigne". I told her it was her new song but she wasn't in the mood. lol It's getting airplay on Hot AC stations.
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Post by Choco on Nov 29, 2018 12:57:47 GMT -5
Did anything happen with this? #29 on HAC but not much more, right?
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Post by MyLastView on Nov 29, 2018 23:21:49 GMT -5
I’m really kind of shocked this didn’t do anything. Like.. it really bombed lmao. I expected at least some sort of “comeback interest” from radio/the GP. It’s a good song.
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