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Post by voir c'est croire on Jul 8, 2005 22:58:38 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 I think TTWLI is the worst single and video. Noone I talked to liked that song, unless they like the movie it was from.
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Post by Pink Champagne Ricochet on Jul 8, 2005 22:58:39 GMT -5
I'd rank TTWLI over Low b/c it has kick-ass dance remixes (;), though it peaked lower than "Low" (heh) on Pop and didn't make the Hot 100 proper.
"Because of You" is the perfect choice for the next single, b/c it shows a side that hasn't been on display as much this album era. Even if it isn't a huge #1, I think it'll be great for album sales, because it shows that the entire album isn't ALL like the previous singles and there are still the power ballads she was known for on it. Then again, I could be wrong, because I honestly thought that BTHE sounded so similar to SUBG that it would be a horrible choice for an immediate follow-up (I wanted "Walk Away" like Kelly did), and I was obviously wrong on that one, so watch this one flop (I hope not!!).
Normally a song like this wouldn't do well on pop, but with a history of several smash hits immediately preceding it, radio will probably at least be willing to give it a chance to see if it connects, which is a first step that a lot of ballads like this never even get on Pop nowadays.
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Post by sbp17 on Jul 9, 2005 18:41:14 GMT -5
I'm surprised to hear so many people listing Low as one of Kelly's worst singles. I like that song. I can't recall how well it did on the charts...anyone know?
But as for Because Of You, we have to keep in mind that this is the 4th single. Typically, the deeper an artist goes into a cd for releases, the progressively less successful the subsequent singles are. I don't think it will achieve the same radio success as her previous singles but I think it will do well for a 4th release.
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Post by clem on Jul 9, 2005 21:16:36 GMT -5
I don't think it will achieve the same radio success as her previous singles but I think it will do well for a 4th release. Pessimism is always the answer.
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Post by dragoneyez on Jul 9, 2005 21:56:00 GMT -5
In mood and tone, I think this song is too similar to Kelly's previous hits to surpass them at radio. Kelly's managed to become a staple at radio, so this will definetly go top ten (probably top five), but no further. However, based on the strength of its lyrics and Kelly's moving vocals on this track (which go above and beyond her previous singles), "Because of You" could find itself getting a [few] Grammy nominations, and maybe wins.
I think the album is strong enough to launch a fifth single, which would probably have a 50/50 shot at reaching the top ten. But the single would only be beneficial if the album is still going strong and RCA (and/or Kelly) isn't planning to release a new album for another year or two.
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Post by Say It Right Only On Sundays on Jul 9, 2005 22:32:04 GMT -5
I think what turns me off from this song is if you play her singles back to back and over again they kinda blend and really don't stand out.
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Post by Pink Champagne Ricochet on Jul 9, 2005 22:50:53 GMT -5
I don't think that applies to "Because of You" though. Like I said above, with Since U Been Gone and Behind These Hazel Eyes it's obvious, made even more so by their back to back sequence on the album, but I don't think BOY sounds extremely similar to any of the other songs. Maybe "Where is Your Heart", but even those two are sufficiently unique from each other.
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Post by themakshack on Jul 9, 2005 23:25:48 GMT -5
I won't be surprised if this song doesn't do as well as some may have expected. After all, ''Because Of You'' is her 4th single off ''Breakaway''. There's the possibility of a burn-out...
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Post by Samborulz on Jul 10, 2005 11:56:24 GMT -5
I wouldnt be surprised if she gets another two singles after BOY. "Breakaway" the song WASNT a single to promote the album, it was a single to promote the move, The Princess Diaries 2, after it was so successful, they stuck it on the album. But it came out 5 months before the album did...that hardly counts as a first single.
I think, especially if BOY is very successful, she could have 5 singles from this album, excluding Breakaway.
BTW - This now has 4 stations playing it, and its moved up to 119 on Chr/Pop.
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Post by staythenight on Jul 10, 2005 12:02:33 GMT -5
I won't be surprised if this song doesn't do as well as some may have expected. After all, ''Because Of You'' is her 4th single off ''Breakaway''. There's the possibility of a burn-out... i hope ur wrong, cause if this song does well on POP radio then it could help open up doors for ballads again, while too much ballads on radio isnt good we do need a few.....i dont think she will have 2 more singles after BOY that be overkill
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Post by velcro on Jul 11, 2005 1:08:01 GMT -5
It would be cool if this hit it big, with WBT and Listen To Your Heart already being hits, and hopefully this and Cool in the future... the ballad may be rejuvenated.
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Post by THE LEGEND on Jul 11, 2005 17:54:57 GMT -5
I won't be surprised if this song doesn't do as well as some may have expected. After all, ''Because Of You'' is her 4th single off ''Breakaway''. There's the possibility of a burn-out... 3rd single not 4th and i think this song will do well..........and alot of people are gonna be able to relate to it
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Post by KricketNP84 on Jul 15, 2005 15:33:42 GMT -5
Z100 has started playing this!
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Post by btwnymoeu86 on Jul 16, 2005 23:49:38 GMT -5
Damn. I was searching for this thread to say the very same thing. I already know every word to this song since April, and I can not wait for this song to blow up on the radio. I always get mad emo when I hear this song.
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Post by benmcd2000 on Jul 17, 2005 11:02:09 GMT -5
“Because of You” is one hell of a song….and one many people out there will be able to relate to. Right now, I don’t think it matters what song Kelly releases because radio has fallen head over heels in love with her. Also, every song on “Brealaway” is awesome. My personal choice for the next single would have been “Gone.” It’s fun, catchy and one of the best records John Shanks has ever done. It might be a while though before any new single comes out from Kelly. “Behind These Hazel Eyes” is still going strong!! :)
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Post by Tyler46 on Jul 17, 2005 13:12:31 GMT -5
This will do really really well. It's one of those songs that I can see become a HUGE hit for some reason. It will definitely go Top 5, possibly Top 3. But I really hope her next single is "Addicted." That will earn her another Top 10 for sure.
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Post by [upsilon]™ on Jul 22, 2005 19:36:40 GMT -5
Damn. I was searching for this thread to say the very same thing. I already know every word to this song since April, and I can not wait for this song to blow up on the radio. I always get mad emo when I hear this song. Added to their playlist.
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Post by BadRomance on Jul 25, 2005 9:42:25 GMT -5
#93 at Pop !!
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Post by Samborulz on Jul 25, 2005 14:56:11 GMT -5
10 spot jump, it was 103 yesterday. Nise! Starting to pick up...
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Post by Becks on Jul 26, 2005 3:33:12 GMT -5
When is it going for adds?
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Post by jond7699 on Jul 26, 2005 9:35:43 GMT -5
I still think they should've gone with "Walk Away"
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Post by jond7699 on Jul 26, 2005 9:36:24 GMT -5
Low was her worst single. TTWLI was her worst video I think TTWLI is the worst single and video. Noone I talked to liked that song, unless they like the movie it was from. I love TTWLI. And I haven't seen the movie. "Low" was definitely her worst single
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Post by The Rebirth Of ffej on Jul 26, 2005 9:37:29 GMT -5
TTWLI was a stupid single choice. It wouldnt have been released if it werent for the movie
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Post by kellydicted on Jul 26, 2005 15:59:45 GMT -5
There's been a lot of talk about "Hear Me" or "Addicted" being the next single after this and my initial response was in favour of the latter but I don't know. I'm startig to warm up to "Walk Away." I think more than anything, it's the way she does it live that's caused it to really grow on me. Some stations play it now and then and I think it would sound great on the radio! Trying to figure out Kelly's singles is such hard work.
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Post by sleepy time on Jul 26, 2005 16:04:13 GMT -5
I've always loved "Walk Away".
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Post by Tyler46 on Jul 26, 2005 17:41:12 GMT -5
While I really like "Hear me" it's definitely not single-material. It sounds like an album track, not something that is sent to radio. "Addicted" or "Gone" would be the perfect follow-up to BOY. And "Walk Away" just sounds like a flop IMO.
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Post by KikiMets on Jul 26, 2005 18:02:20 GMT -5
I love TTWLI, but I completely agree with ffej on its merits as a single. I think that Hear Me is the kind of song that needs to be showcased as a single, so it's my choice for the follow-up to Because Of You UNLESS they decide that 2 more singles will be released after BOY (a scenario that seems highly unlikely, since that would make it 5 singles for this era not counting Breakaway), in which case I think Addicted should be released first. I think Walk Away would have been a good single, but they missed the boat on when to release it - it would have made sense after SUBG, but not so much after BOY. How funny is it that the add date for BOY hasn't even been announced yet and we're already trying to pick which song Kelly should release after it?
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Post by Becks on Jul 27, 2005 4:41:31 GMT -5
I'd really like her to release "Gone" as 5th single - if there's one.
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Post by The Rebirth Of ffej on Jul 27, 2005 9:43:18 GMT -5
I'd really like her to release "Gone" as 5th single - if there's one.
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Post by Brethren on Jul 27, 2005 9:56:50 GMT -5
I think this song is good, but her album has so much other better songs to offer. I really hope they go with Addicted next. That song is a killer and screams hit to me.
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