KikiMets
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Post by KikiMets on Jul 4, 2005 10:31:28 GMT -5
Because it came out way before the album was released.... Exactly. It came out more than 4 months before the album was released and was promoted as a song from the Princess Diaries soundtrack in all of the TV appearances she did over the summer. It was always planned for it to be on Kelly's album as a bonus track, but when it stuck around a lot longer than most people would have expected, RCA capitalized on the song's success by naming the album after it even though Kelly wanted the album to be called "Hear Me." Ben, I wouldn't worry about it taking spins from BTHE just yet. 29 of its 30 spins are coming from WXKS Boston, which played BTHE 85 times last week.
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Post by britrocks16 on Jul 4, 2005 13:08:17 GMT -5
BTHE is now down to +82, I think it might increase again since it is the 4th of july but it seems to be done. The audience impressions are decreasing and the spins decreased since yesterday. They should set an adds date for this soon.
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Post by That Skipping Rope. on Jul 4, 2005 17:27:12 GMT -5
I agree. This is Kelly's strongest single, and people need to hear it!
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The Rebirth Of ffej
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Post by The Rebirth Of ffej on Jul 4, 2005 18:01:50 GMT -5
I hope the video is really good because right now i'm not feeling the song. When I got the cd I LOVED it, but now i'm sick of it. I felt the same way about "Cool" but I like it again thanks to the video
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JayBoozer
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Post by JayBoozer on Jul 4, 2005 18:04:29 GMT -5
This is by far her weakest single, I don't see what's so special about it.
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Post by Live Your Life on Jul 4, 2005 18:07:38 GMT -5
This is by far her weakest single, I don't see what's so special about it.
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Samborulz
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Post by Samborulz on Jul 4, 2005 18:12:12 GMT -5
I cannot see how you two think this is a weaker single then songs like Low, A Moment Like This, The Trouble With Love is, etc. I could see, perhaps, it not being as strong as SUBG or BTHE (but I dont agree with that..)
Whats so special about it? Whats NOT special about it? The production is awesome, there is so much raw emotion about the song. Hell, someone used it to get though the fact that they were raped.
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Be My Last
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Post by Be My Last on Jul 4, 2005 18:14:55 GMT -5
Hell, someone used it to get though the fact that they were raped. That doesn't make it a great song for everone, though. People use songs as a way to get through things in life but that doesn't mean that other people should see it through the same level. I personally think this is the sort of album track that is too personal to be a good single.
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Tyler46
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Post by Tyler46 on Jul 4, 2005 18:42:39 GMT -5
I cannot see how you two think this is a weaker single then songs like Low, A Moment Like This, The Trouble With Love is, etc. I could see, perhaps, it not being as strong as SUBG or BTHE (but I dont agree with that..) Whats so special about it? Whats NOT special about it? The production is awesome, there is so much raw emotion about the song. Hell, someone used it to get though the fact that they were raped. Wow, I Never knew this song was about rape. Are you sure it is? Was Kelly like raped when she was younger or something?
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Post by That Skipping Rope. on Jul 4, 2005 18:57:20 GMT -5
I cannot see how you two think this is a weaker single then songs like Low, A Moment Like This, The Trouble With Love is, etc. I could see, perhaps, it not being as strong as SUBG or BTHE (but I dont agree with that..) Whats so special about it? Whats NOT special about it? The production is awesome, there is so much raw emotion about the song. Hell, someone used it to get though the fact that they were raped. Wow, I Never knew this song was about rape. Are you sure it is? Was Kelly like raped when she was younger or something? No, the song is not about rape. It's about coming froma "broken home". However, Kelly said someone came up to her and told her that this song helped her tell her family she had been raped.
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Mariam
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Post by Mariam on Jul 4, 2005 22:51:05 GMT -5
Hi Sam--its really hard to explain even to myself why this song does not connect with me so it will probably be even harder to let you know.
I've been there done that with family issues so its not that I cant relate to the concept. This song just seems to be the one I continually skip. I dont get why some people dont like Breakaway and usually the answer is "just no my cup of tea." I'm afraid thats the vibe I get off this song. I love the line "I'm ashamed of my life because its empty" but before that I'm just really disconnected from the beat, the lyrics the phrasing just most everything about BOY.
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Post by britrocks16 on Jul 4, 2005 22:53:31 GMT -5
Ok my Final Prediction:
#6 on Chr/Pop #1 on AC #1 on Hot AC
#3 on Hot 100 #4 on Hot 100 Airplay
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Post by voir c'est croire on Jul 4, 2005 22:56:48 GMT -5
My final prediction:
#1 on Chr/Pop #1 on AC #2 on Hot AC
#1 on Hot 100 #3 on Hot 100 Airplay.
Mine are more of hopes, than predictions, but i have a good feeling with because of you.
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Post by When I Ruled the World on Jul 5, 2005 2:05:08 GMT -5
This is my 3rd favorite single from "Breakaway". She has released the songs EXACTLY as I would have released them. Kelly is hot now, and this song will go top 10 on pop charts. What a great pop album!
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Post by kellydicted on Jul 5, 2005 2:10:05 GMT -5
This is definately one of my favorites from the album and I think it has the potential to be really big for her.
I can't wait to see how it'll play out!
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MinusName
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Post by MinusName on Jul 5, 2005 10:57:58 GMT -5
At first I was not sure about this being a single, I thought it wouldn't do very well, but the more I listen to it, the more I think it could be a huge hit. I think this will be #1 on AC in about a year, Top 5 at Hot AC and Pop. I hope she releases a 5th single, I'm hoping for either "Walk Away," "I Hate Myself for Losing You," or "Hear Me."
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Post by JCMF3 on Jul 5, 2005 11:11:38 GMT -5
This is by far her weakest single, I don't see what's so special about it. I disagree. The Trouble With Love Is is far less catchy and inferior to this song. I really think this song could be quite big if given enough promotion and attention by radio stations because listeners, I believe, will connect with this song.
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Post by themakshack on Jul 5, 2005 19:38:41 GMT -5
RCA should take their time with this single. I am starting to get a bit burnt-out by her tracks.
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Post by staythenight on Jul 5, 2005 19:40:41 GMT -5
this song is beautiful, i really luv it, but i dont think it will do nearly as well as the other singles of "Breakaway"
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JayBoozer
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Post by JayBoozer on Jul 5, 2005 20:12:46 GMT -5
This is by far her weakest single, I don't see what's so special about it. I disagree. The Trouble With Love Is is far less catchy and inferior to this song. I really think this song could be quite big if given enough promotion and attention by radio stations because listeners, I believe, will connect with this song. I agree actually . Low and TTWLI are worse. I meant from this album.
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spyofdaeast
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Post by spyofdaeast on Jul 5, 2005 21:08:15 GMT -5
I think this song is grammy material
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clem
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Post by clem on Jul 5, 2005 21:10:50 GMT -5
RCA has a definite smash on their hands, if only they can handle the add dates and promotions correctly. How many #1 singles has KC had so far on CHR/Pop?
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Post by britrocks16 on Jul 5, 2005 21:13:22 GMT -5
RCA has a definite smash on their hands, if only they can handle the add dates and promotions correctly. How many #1 singles has KC had so far on CHR/Pop? She has 3 #1's Miss Independent: 6weeks Breakaway: 1week Since U Been Gone: 7weeks
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Post by THE LEGEND on Jul 5, 2005 21:55:34 GMT -5
LOL at the person who said this song is weak...are u kidding me?...........This song has meaning behind it it's not like she pulled the lyrics out of her A$$ or something.....I'm glad she's releasing this.......I hope the video is really good like BTHE
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Post by That Skipping Rope. on Jul 6, 2005 8:32:53 GMT -5
Kelly's going to write the video treatment for it again!
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Post by spidey009 on Jul 6, 2005 10:28:56 GMT -5
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Samborulz
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Post by Samborulz on Jul 6, 2005 16:56:05 GMT -5
Im not saying that. My point is, its a very relateable song, and people can relate to it through many different meanings, like rape for example.
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Post by BadRomance on Jul 8, 2005 16:25:50 GMT -5
It's not that bad, but her worst single since "The Trouble With Love Is".
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Tyler46
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Post by Tyler46 on Jul 8, 2005 18:37:17 GMT -5
For some reason, I can see this becoming the next "Beautiful." Maybe not as HUGE but close to it. I mean EVERYONE can relate to this.
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Post by spidey009 on Jul 8, 2005 22:23:10 GMT -5
It's not that bad, but her worst single since "The Trouble With Love Is". Low was her worst single. TTWLI was her worst video
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