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Post by K. on May 11, 2007 20:16:11 GMT -5
This is from the KCExpress. Roger, Kelly's publicist confirmed that the My December release date has been moved up to June 26. ;DEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! That's great news. I don't know why everybody is so worried. The song's been out three freakin' weeks. At least wait a bit longer before deciding it's done.
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Post by Bluesy on May 11, 2007 21:50:12 GMT -5
This song seemed to have a really good reception from fans and critics when it first came out, so I'm surprised to see it in such a poor state right now. It's not as radio-friendly as her other singles, but it's not a huge departure from her old sound either. I just think expectations were so high and that her previous singles were so good that it pales in comparison to them for some people (though I think this song is better). On the radio they're still playing "SUBG" instead of the new single. You're right. Never Again seemed to hit a brick wall very suddenly. It's almost like one of those car crash tests we see on TV from time to time. The song started, shot almost to the stop, the wham! It came to a screeching halt. If the reports about Kelly's disagreement with Clive Davis are true, that could be the reason. Kelly certainly would not be the first artist to be slapped down hard by record company suits. If they put out the word to radio to not support the song, that would explain a lot. Just speculation, of course, but it wouldn't be the first time.
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Post by mugshot on May 11, 2007 22:02:17 GMT -5
Clive wouldn't sabotage his own artist. If he saw that it was taking off he would be more then pleased. He wouldn't try to stop her from selling records.
And if radio is getting requests they are going to play it regardless of what the buzz is.
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Post by kellycarriefan on May 11, 2007 22:46:43 GMT -5
They aren't playing it much in Chicago, they are promoting the heck out of her concert and playing all her Breakaway stuff.
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Post by Repent Yourself Away on May 12, 2007 0:06:52 GMT -5
The Kimmel performance was FIERCE!
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Post by Focus on May 12, 2007 0:21:34 GMT -5
The Kimmel performance was FIERCE! WASN'T IT!!! Does anyone know when her other performances from today will be up on his website?
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Post by neally on May 12, 2007 0:53:44 GMT -5
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Post by JORDAN on May 12, 2007 1:13:41 GMT -5
Focus, do you know what other songs she sang?
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Post by pyrates on May 12, 2007 3:48:03 GMT -5
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Post by dperkins on May 12, 2007 6:09:42 GMT -5
22 21 KELLY CLARKSON Never Again 2007 RCA/RMG 3506 3453 53 20.533
:O :O :( :'( :'( :'(
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Post by Black Jesus on May 12, 2007 6:11:29 GMT -5
WTF? What is happening?
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Post by tj on May 12, 2007 6:21:59 GMT -5
OMG what is happening??
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Post by Felicia on May 12, 2007 6:22:11 GMT -5
I'm really into this song now but the chart performance isn't surprising me at all.
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Post by dperkins on May 12, 2007 6:22:56 GMT -5
Well, its #14 on Hot AC with a bullet of over 100! :) There's happiness somewhere!!
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Post by SILENCE on May 12, 2007 9:02:47 GMT -5
I just don't GET wtf is the problem with this song!?! I mean seriously, has a song EVER gotten 100% positive reviews, been #1 or #2 on ratethemusic for weeks on end, been #1 on promosquad, #4 on itunes, etc etc and STILL flopped? I just don't think I've ever seen anything like this before!
Was the best choice for a 1st single? perhaps not...but IF this album is a story as Kelly has said and NA is the beginning of that story it would make sense to release it first as a jumping off point.
umm yes he would! He, IMO, sabatoged Clay by making him record a covers album instead of allowing him to release the album he worked for over a year on that contained ORIGINAL material! Clive wants what Clive wants and I think he'll do anything to get it, even if it means purposely working to have an artists' efforts fail. Because IF this song fails and MD doesn't sell well, he can once again assert control over Kelly and ultimately that IS what he wants!
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Post by MRT on May 12, 2007 9:08:55 GMT -5
Ugh @ the bullet.
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Post by mugshot on May 12, 2007 9:12:17 GMT -5
Clay released a cover album because at the time a lot of people were having success doing that.
And Clive hated BOY but let her release it and it worked fine. Why wouldn't he interfere in that case? Clive is a legend and hasn't gotten where he is by sabotaging people and denying people from getting hits. Its makes zero sense.
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Post by Felicia on May 12, 2007 9:28:33 GMT -5
This song is flopping because it isn't instant & catchy.(unless you're consistently listening to it, it'll get to your head.) Look at the Top 20, there are 20 songs above that are way more radio-friendly (imo) than this.
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Post by thedoctorluke on May 12, 2007 9:29:02 GMT -5
Clive wouldn't sabotage his own artist. If he saw that it was taking off he would be more then pleased. He wouldn't try to stop her from selling records. And if radio is getting requests they are going to play it regardless of what the buzz is.
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Post by Focus on May 12, 2007 9:30:09 GMT -5
Kelly's on Clive sh*tlist.
I hope the people speak and it picks up. More and more people seem to be loving the song, at least in my real life world.
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Post by Glove Slap on May 12, 2007 9:42:26 GMT -5
22 21 KELLY CLARKSON Never Again 2007 RCA/RMG 3506 3453 53 20.533 :O :O :( :'( :'( :'( Oh no, I knew it wasn't going to be a massive smash, but I was hoping for it to do better than this At the end of the day, it's probably that the song has turned many people off. I love it, but it's a grower, which is usually not a good quality for a first single. It isn't performing as well as I thought in downloads as well :'( I don't blame Clive at all though, I don't think he'd sabotage his own artist. Like others have pointed out, he always let Kelly have her way in the end and he's doing the same now as well.
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Post by Focus on May 12, 2007 9:52:39 GMT -5
Come on Luke, you know the truth behind the big Sony/BMG conference. Don't be so disingeuous.
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Post by justfloating on May 12, 2007 10:11:36 GMT -5
qdont be so accusatory
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Post by Focus on May 12, 2007 10:27:21 GMT -5
I'm not being accusatory. :) And he knows I'm not. ;)
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Post by Jamie on May 12, 2007 11:50:46 GMT -5
I really hope this can hold on till the Idol finale!
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Post by missclarkson on May 12, 2007 13:33:46 GMT -5
dont ever compare kelly to clay. kelly is the reigning top 40 princess while clay has 0 top 40 appeal.
NA is simply not a good radio single, especially the 1st single ... it's about to get very interesting, i wonder if RCA would rush out the 2nd single soon.
kelly is paying the price now. she chose to go with artistic growth and ignore the commercial success formula. her songs wouldnt be the #1 huge smash all over. but at least it's the kindda music she wants to sing and put out. avril listens to RCA and follow the commercial success formula. she got bad review but her song is about to top the chart .. she doesnt grow as an artist but she will have the #1 song on top 40 soon ....
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Post by Bunifa Latifah Jackson on May 12, 2007 13:45:44 GMT -5
RCA better send a payola check to radios otherwise this song will be dead by next week. Not even her promotion all over tv seemed to have made an impact so bring it on the payola check like PRONTO
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Post by mugshot on May 12, 2007 13:48:26 GMT -5
Avril being dragged into it again. Whatever.
'Never Again' just isn't good enough and it doesn't even show a great amount of growth at all. Its on the same level as BTHE artistically. Just not hook wise.
People have accept that not everything Kelly releases deserves to or will chart well. Get over it and stop making excuses up.
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Post by eljefro on May 12, 2007 13:50:07 GMT -5
I just don't GET wtf is the problem with this song!?! I mean seriously, has a song EVER gotten 100% positive reviews, been #1 or #2 on ratethemusic for weeks on end, been #1 on promosquad, #4 on itunes, etc etc and STILL flopped? I just don't think I've ever seen anything like this before! A few Beyonce songs shot up Itunes and went no where on radio so it's possible...
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Post by missclarkson on May 12, 2007 13:51:44 GMT -5
i was just making an example with avril. you said kelly didnt grow with NA, it's just another BTHE but hookless what about avril? did she grow with GF compared to dont tell me, my happy ending, nobody home, fall to pieces?
it's simple: avril followed the commercial success formula and is enjoying her chart success now. kelly didnt and now suffering on radio. kelly got excellent review while they all smacked avril's. there's no right or wrong, no win or loose ... it's just 2 different paths.
this isnt excuse, i've said b4, NA is not a good enough first single, it's a great song, but not for radio single.
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