"The Writing's on the Wall" extra singles.

[Ginger Spice]

The Writing's on the Wall was Destiny's Child breakthrough era, and it had four pretty big hits, with "Bills, Bills, Bills" and "Say My Name" reaching #1 and the latter arguably becoming their signature song as a group. After "Jumpin, Jumpin" was released in the Summer of 2000, the group moved on quickly to the new song "Independent Women," another #1 smash from the Charlie's Angels soundtrack which would later be included on their album Survivor, signifying the end of TWOTW era as well as the debut of Destiny's Child as a trio. It should be noted that the groups first lineup change happened with the release of the "Say My Name" single, with the original members being featured on the original single cover, but the video being the debut of the new members Michelle and Farrah. Farrah left the group shortly after the release of "Jumpin, Jumpin," though her vocals are included on "Independent Women." [Source]

With all that said, had Destiny's Child kept The Writing's on the Wall train going a little longer, either as a quartet or with just Michelle, which song(s) do you think could've also been hits following the first four singles? There were rumors of a "So Good" release, with the song having several remixes by frequent collaborator Maurice Joshua (with re-recorded vocals).

[Linnethia Monique]

Any answer that does not include So Good is wrong.

[Private Dancer]

Imma go with So Good. Shouldve been a single instead of Jumpin Jumpin

[elementd5]

Voted for Hey Ladies and Stay. Stay is probably still Beyoncé’s (and them) best ballad to date. Almost the whole album knocks, though. So Good, Confessions, Temptation, and Now That She’s Gone are highlights worthy of any of their solo material.

[Peaches. [Ch, r. is]]

This is for them haters that said we wouldn't make it
Now we doin' platinum and now you can't take it
For all the people 'round us that have been negative
Look at us now and see how we live


So Good is part of the reason I first started stanning Bey. The song is basically all her and her distinctive runs.

[Caviar]

I wore “So Good” the fuck out. However “Now That She’s Gone” grew on me years later.

[Jay D83]

Ewwww at all the "So Good" love. Give me "Hey Ladies", or "Now That She's Gone", (if a ballad was wanted/needed)- those 2 would've SMASHED R&B radio.

[Sounds from the Other Side]

1. If You Leave (I love this song, they sound great together)

2. So Good (love the background vocals, the "Wasn't it you that said" part is pure joy)
3. Temptation

[🇯🇲 lucy88 🇯🇲]

All are great tracks! Hey Ladies, Now That She's Gone, If You Leave, She Can't Love You, and Where'd You Go are my go-tos, but my top two picks for singles would have to be Temptation and So Good. Obviously stand out vocal tracks.

[Sounds from the Other Side]

Jan 17, 2021 20:41:37 GMT -5 Peaches. [Ch, r. is] said:

This is for them haters that said we wouldn't make it
So Good is part of the reason I first started stanning Bey. The song is basically all her and her distinctive runs

I actually think without Kelly's background vocals, this song wouldn't have been as good.

I feel like "So Good" sounds too much like the previous singles (even though I think it's much better than "Bills, Bills, Bills" and "Bug a Boo").
"If You Leave" would have worked very well imo.