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Post by kim8 on Jun 9, 2008 22:05:04 GMT -5
Hmm, sounds pretty darn cool.
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Post by PHOBES on Jun 12, 2008 23:12:52 GMT -5
Wow, when I saw the thread title I was a little confused. But, oh well. This was my favorite non-single off TWW. Hopefully this'll do well on radio. I also noticed that the 5th Gear version is actually 31 seconds longer than the TWW original. I still haven't heard it yet though,
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Post by Jonsolo on Jun 13, 2008 17:15:03 GMT -5
When it was on TWW I always wondered why in the world it was never a single. I thought it would be the third single, then fourth, then the era was over. I'm still bummed I'll Take You Back and It's Rainin You were overlooked too. But whats up with the new trend being releasing songs from multiple albums ago? Tim's 'Blank Sheet of Paper' still has a chance! And George Strait's As Far As It Goes still has a chance to be released as well, if they release (as they should) a Strait Out Of The Box Volume 2 boxed set in 2010, to cover the years from 1996 to 2009 (since volume 1 came out in 1995 and covered 1981 to 1984). Include AFAIG on that set along with ten other unreleased tunes (like the first volume did with duets and early pre-1980 recordings), and have it be the song that gets released with the boxed set's release. All they have to do is take my unsolicited advice... But I am really glad they got to this song as a single, even though it's an unconventional method. It will be a cinch to be Brad's 12th #1, as he quickly closes in on Kenny's 13 total (14 if Better Than A Memory hits the top week after next). And I suppose there's still a chance for The Best Thing That I Had Going, Come On Over Tonight, and All You Really Need Is Love.
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Post by bigbluenote on Jun 14, 2008 1:49:30 GMT -5
I would love to see "The Best Thing I Had Goin" released. I think it is Brad's best song from any of his albums - BY FAR.
I also agree with "As Far As It Goes" from George, great song.
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Post by gcizvolsfan on Jun 16, 2008 22:02:42 GMT -5
Why on earth remix it? It was perfect before. Could not agree with you more. Finally heard the new version and it is nowhere near as good as the original. I hope he has a #1 hit with it but I will just keep listening to the better version from TWW.
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Post by dcowboy77 on Jun 24, 2008 14:51:25 GMT -5
looks like his #1 streak has a great chance of continuing as this is #1 on the r&r real time mover tracker.
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Post by kim8 on Jun 26, 2008 16:22:00 GMT -5
Wow, this song is being added at wildfire pace! I know it's Brad but every day I look at mediabase seems like the number of stations playing this increases dramatically.
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Post by S4C on Jun 26, 2008 16:51:05 GMT -5
He's got the top bullet on Mediabase C1r now, barely over Keith. Kind of ironic that the re-releases have the top 2 bullets...
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Post by Marv on Jun 26, 2008 18:54:13 GMT -5
PDs are even more reliant on singles from superstars and anxious to really pound the heck out of their 'power singles', even playing them 60+ times per week.
This will undoubtedly zoom into the top ten within four or five weeks at the most.
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Post by Uncle Lumpy on Jun 27, 2008 13:44:26 GMT -5
If thats the same link I found earlier today, ya'll might want to catch it today.... I think its only supposed to work til 12 midnight...
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Post by drock89 on Jun 27, 2008 14:34:14 GMT -5
Brad looks younger, but more mature, without the cowboy hat on.
Nice video. I think this one will really, if it hasn't already, resonate with the country audience.
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Post by gcizvolsfan on Jun 27, 2008 22:04:57 GMT -5
I dont watch video's but for some reason decided to check this one out. This was really good and it was great to see Andy Griffith in it.
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Post by killintime on Jun 27, 2008 22:12:24 GMT -5
I would love to see "The Best Thing I Had Goin" released. I think it is Brad's best song from any of his albums - BY FAR. I agree one hundred percent. I would like that song to be released, but I have a feeling that it is too 'folksy' for a single in the radio industry. After listening to that track, I had it stuck in my head for a week. I am surprised Brad didn't just put out 'Some Mistakes' as his next single, but I like all the albums, so I don't mind.
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Post by zaclord on Jun 27, 2008 22:18:43 GMT -5
wow, i really liked that video. it is very simple, but its very emotional. just like "Stay" from Sugarland. although its not that simple or emotional i enjoy Brad a lot and this song is no exception. he deserves all the success he is getting now
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Post by freeman on Jun 27, 2008 22:45:29 GMT -5
I like the Video! It's really good actually. :)
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Post by sbp17 on Jun 28, 2008 5:09:40 GMT -5
Good video. But I wanted to see what happened when the woman finally showed up.
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Post by bamafan2102 on Jun 29, 2008 17:14:24 GMT -5
Good video. But I wanted to see what happened when the woman finally showed up. Brad's wife shows up and ask him to hold her purse. He looks into the camera with a sarcastic smile. (See: I'm Still a Guy) Maybe even have I'm Still A Guy playing on the Muzak at the mall. This is a great song and the video is great as usual. I can't wait for the GH and then new materal. I will be seeing him in October so by then WOAW should have peaked and we will know what's next.
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Post by EvanJ on Jun 29, 2008 20:50:02 GMT -5
My mom likes it. I think its okay.
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Post by WamuFive on Jun 30, 2008 0:39:28 GMT -5
I thought this song was from "Time Well Wasted". At first I was confused, but I admittedly haven't listened to TWW or 5th Gear much so then I thought I was just mistaken--good to see I haven't completely lost it. I think this song is definitely better than the "Ticks", "Online", and "I'm Still A Guy" variety. The melody is a tad generic, but the lyrics are charming and captivating. I think it deserves a week at the top. This reminds me of how Alan Jackson released "Home" as a single from his first GH album, even though it was originally recorded on his debut album. I remember reading that they were going to release "Home" in the early '90's but Joe Diffie also happened to release a single titled "Home" at the same time so they held off. I would love to see "The Best Thing I Had Goin" released. I think it is Brad's best song from any of his albums - BY FAR. "The Best Thing That I Had Going" is definitely one of my favorite Brad songs. I used to wear that cd out, with that song being one of the highlights. It's just a flat out great song.
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Post by licensetochill50 on Jun 30, 2008 6:20:32 GMT -5
yuck, bummed about the video. hated the whole andy griifith thing, i want to hear brad sing it! not you.
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Post by Jonsolo on Jun 30, 2008 12:07:57 GMT -5
yuck, bummed about the video. hated the whole andy griifith thing, i want to hear brad sing it! not you. I had the opposite reaction, in really liking that they had Andy speak several of the "old man" lines during the video, instead of just having Brad sing the lyrics all the way through during the song. Made it feel a little more "real" to me, and poignant. I figure I'll soon be hearing the song hundreds of times on the radio with only Brad's vocals on it, so it was a nice change-up, and an unconventional decision. And the two of them do look good together on that mall bench, and you could see the respect and admiration in Brad's eyes. I bet they had some good talks on the set during the shoot. Finally, a nice ending to the video, with Griffith waiting on a bench on a "heavenly" beach. So how high will Brad's #1 streak go, after this one gives him eight-in-a-row? If he continues to make smart decisions, and not get too "artsy", it should easily reach double digits. But I could also see him not really caring about those types of stats, and releasing a song from the upcoming instrumental album, that sort of pays homage to Buckaroo and the other great instrumentals of the past, and falls well short of the top.
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Post by gcizvolsfan on Jul 4, 2008 0:53:42 GMT -5
yuck, bummed about the video. hated the whole andy griifith thing, i want to hear brad sing it! not you. I had the opposite reaction, in really liking that they had Andy speak several of the "old man" lines during the video, instead of just having Brad sing the lyrics all the way through during the song. Made it feel a little more "real" to me, and poignant. I figure I'll soon be hearing the song hundreds of times on the radio with only Brad's vocals on it, so it was a nice change-up, and an unconventional decision. And the two of them do look good together on that mall bench, and you could see the respect and admiration in Brad's eyes. I bet they had some good talks on the set during the shoot. Finally, a nice ending to the video, with Griffith waiting on a bench on a "heavenly" beach. So how high will Brad's #1 streak go, after this one gives him eight-in-a-row? If he continues to make smart decisions, and not get too "artsy", it should easily reach double digits. But I could also see him not really caring about those types of stats, and releasing a song from the upcoming instrumental album, that sort of pays homage to Buckaroo and the other great instrumentals of the past, and falls well short of the top. I agree with you. Having an older person tell him his experience of waiting on a woman works great. The scene at the end with Andy sitting on the heavenly bench waiting on the woman just works. This is the one time that he does not mind waiting on her to meet him.
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Post by gcizvolsfan on Jul 19, 2008 0:14:14 GMT -5
looks like his #1 streak has a great chance of continuing as this is #1 on the r&r real time mover tracker. He is #1 again this week on the real time tracker and should be in the top 10 pretty soon. Looks like his string of #1's will keep going.
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Post by zaclord on Jul 19, 2008 11:00:12 GMT -5
this isn't #1 on RTT. Alan Jackson is #1. and if you meant, #1 most added, then that would be Kid Rock (unfortunately) now
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Post by rockingcountry on Jul 19, 2008 12:52:47 GMT -5
I had the opposite reaction, in really liking that they had Andy speak several of the "old man" lines during the video, instead of just having Brad sing the lyrics all the way through during the song. Made it feel a little more "real" to me, and poignant. I figure I'll soon be hearing the song hundreds of times on the radio with only Brad's vocals on it, so it was a nice change-up, and an unconventional decision. And the two of them do look good together on that mall bench, and you could see the respect and admiration in Brad's eyes. I bet they had some good talks on the set during the shoot. Finally, a nice ending to the video, with Griffith waiting on a bench on a "heavenly" beach. So how high will Brad's #1 streak go, after this one gives him eight-in-a-row? If he continues to make smart decisions, and not get too "artsy", it should easily reach double digits. But I could also see him not really caring about those types of stats, and releasing a song from the upcoming instrumental album, that sort of pays homage to Buckaroo and the other great instrumentals of the past, and falls well short of the top. I agree with you. Having an older person tell him his experience of waiting on a woman works great. The scene at the end with Andy sitting on the heavenly bench waiting on the woman just works. This is the one time that he does not mind waiting on her to meet him. I agree. What a great idea for a video! I'm really impressed with this one.
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Post by dcowboy77 on Jul 19, 2008 13:26:02 GMT -5
this isn't #1 on RTT. Alan Jackson is #1. and if you meant, #1 most added, then that would be Kid Rock (unfortunately) now i think he means the tracker thats shows #1 weekly spin gainer.
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Post by jamiejaclyn on Jul 19, 2008 13:49:28 GMT -5
Man what a great song, love the video too!
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Post by gcizvolsfan on Jul 19, 2008 23:17:36 GMT -5
this isn't #1 on RTT. Alan Jackson is #1. and if you meant, #1 most added, then that would be Kid Rock (unfortunately) now Guess the quote that I used from dccowboy77 mentioning the real time mover tracker did not register. Kid Rock passed him after I made the post. If I thought he was the #1 song on RTT then I would not have said that he should be in the top 10 pretty soon.
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Post by Jonsolo on Jul 20, 2008 7:59:49 GMT -5
One other, subtle thing that I noticed after watching the video several times....:
I like how there's four times (from my count) that there's shots of Brad on the bench, passersby will actually walk between Brad and the camera/us. That also helps make the scene "seem" real, like we the viewers are also right there at the mall, perhaps sitting on a bench across from Brad and Andy, and watching/eavesdropping on their conversation. That's usually a big no-no, with an extra momentarily blocking the view of the star, and it goes back to my comments earlier that this was a very inventive, unconventional video.
And I also noticed that there's never a passerby that crosses between Andy and the camera/us. That helps add more importance to the wisdom of the words he's saying. Nothing distracts from the focus on that character, while Brad is just a lucky bystander, who happened to choose to wait on that particular bench, and learned an important lesson.
I don't know if the directors and such of that video put that much thought into those two different decisions, or if I'm reading too much into it. But I like to think they did.
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Post by rowdawg21 on Aug 4, 2008 20:18:58 GMT -5
This is up to #10 after 8 weeks on the chart (becoming Brad's 19th top 10 single), and it doesn't look like anyone will stop Brad from claiming his eighth straight #1 single in another 4-5 weeks.
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