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Post by CammyCan on Nov 8, 2011 19:28:48 GMT -5
I just don't understand why they wouldn't release "Enchanted". She loves it, the fans obviously love it, non-fans even love it...I'm not seeing the issue.
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Post by Haley on Nov 8, 2011 20:04:27 GMT -5
I just don't understand why they wouldn't release "Enchanted". She loves it, the fans obviously love it, non-fans even love it...I'm not seeing the issue. Seriously. I mean, it even inspired the name of her fragrance of all things. Make the song a little shorter and it's perfect for radio.
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Post by Kyla on Nov 8, 2011 20:15:58 GMT -5
Well clearly "If This Was a Movie" is the favorite bonus track. It's #4 overall on iTunes right now. "Ours" and "Superman" are 11 and 13, respectively.
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Post by Taylor. on Nov 8, 2011 20:24:24 GMT -5
ITWAM is the best bonus track. If they wanted to release one of the bonus tracks, it should have been that one.
Ours is up to #9, Superman is still #12.
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Post by heartbreaklullaby on Nov 8, 2011 20:57:32 GMT -5
#4 If This Was A Movie #7 Ours #10 Superman
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Post by Mack on Nov 8, 2011 22:18:19 GMT -5
^ That's ridiculous.
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Post by Mark on Nov 8, 2011 22:57:38 GMT -5
SO SO SO happy that ITWAM is doing so well. That has been one of my favorite tracks from the entire album. She slays everyone in her way. Only Tay.
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Post by desertfloods on Nov 8, 2011 23:05:40 GMT -5
I just don't understand why they wouldn't release "Enchanted". She loves it, the fans obviously love it, non-fans even love it...I'm not seeing the issue. I don't get it either. I thought with the proper "radio edit" that surfaced some time ago (it shows that the edit can work!), plus the perfume, I thought Enchanted will be released as a single for sure. The problem with Taylor's albums, imo, is that she almost always leaves the better songs on the albums, releasing the "same old" type of singles to radio. It really doesn't help with naysayers' perception of her music and songwriting at all. Not that the topic of Enchanted is a big change from her other singles, but at least the song does provide a good change of sound/production. I really like Ours too, it's the only bonus track that I like. But it feels like just another cutesy love song from Taylor.
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Post by Gravity. on Nov 8, 2011 23:23:30 GMT -5
I think that the reason why "If This Was A Movie" isn't the single is because she didn't write it by herself. This whole album era has been about Taylor solo writing.
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Post by Kyla on Nov 9, 2011 0:33:33 GMT -5
I agree. And I think it's an older song, considering who she wrote it with (probably pre-Fearless release).
I think it would do well if they sent it to pop, though. It's #2 on iTunes right now.
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Post by Taylor. on Nov 9, 2011 1:13:37 GMT -5
The problem with Taylor's albums, imo, is that she almost always leaves the better songs on the albums, releasing the "same old" type of singles to radio. It really doesn't help with naysayers' perception of her music and songwriting at all. Not that the topic of Enchanted is a big change from her other singles, but at least the song does provide a good change of sound/production. This exactly. I wish her label would release something different from her. "Speak Now" is such a mature, well-written album, and well... besides BTD you wouldn't really know it from the singles they've released.
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Post by dbt on Nov 9, 2011 2:43:51 GMT -5
Sounds like I'm in the minority, but I think "Ours" was the perfect choice for the next single. I really love that song. A lot more than the other bonus tracks and way more than "Enchanted".
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Post by Ace on Nov 9, 2011 15:05:22 GMT -5
Got my tickets for Madison Square Garden on the 22nd.
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Post by Joe1240 on Nov 9, 2011 15:46:28 GMT -5
Taylor won 3 awards at the BMI Country Awards last night. and Taylor looked stunning as usual!!
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Post by Kyla on Nov 9, 2011 18:21:44 GMT -5
Seems like she's performing "Ours" acoustically tonight. She basically said in interviews that she's doing a new song (not Sparks Fly) and her guitar player tweeted that he's not playing tonight.
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Post by slayZ on Nov 9, 2011 20:03:16 GMT -5
If This Was A Movie >>>>>> Ours. It's a shame it didn't make the album (or would ever be released) seeing as how it's the only song she used a co-writer for. I love it so much. PS. It's #2 on iTunes now. i40.tinypic.com/a9q42.jpg
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Post by Taylor. on Nov 9, 2011 21:00:58 GMT -5
Yep, she's performing Ours acoustic right now.
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Post by Typo on Nov 9, 2011 21:03:02 GMT -5
I really like "Ours." But, this is such a dumb performance.
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Post by Taylor. on Nov 9, 2011 21:05:10 GMT -5
I love that she always gets standing ovations at country awards shows. :)
As for the performance, she sounded good, but it was kind of boring.
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Post by tsr on Nov 9, 2011 21:13:31 GMT -5
I love "Ours" but I'm still holding on to any hope that it won't be the next single. I mean, when you have a song like "Enchanted" sitting on the sideline and proving to be very popular with the fans, why release a track that didn't even make the original cut of the album?
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Post by applechic on Nov 9, 2011 22:14:00 GMT -5
Of course she picks the weakest song off the album, to perform at the CMAs. I'm so mad right now...was looking forward to this all week for nothing. "Ours" better not be the next single. Enchanted, Haunted, or even Superman would be a better choice.
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Post by Kyla on Nov 9, 2011 22:35:50 GMT -5
ITWAM is #1!! Ours is up to #3!
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Post by heartbreaklullaby on Nov 9, 2011 22:36:48 GMT -5
The problem with Taylor's albums, imo, is that she almost always leaves the better songs on the albums, releasing the "same old" type of singles to radio. It really doesn't help with naysayers' perception of her music and songwriting at all. Not that the topic of Enchanted is a big change from her other singles, but at least the song does provide a good change of sound/production. I really like Ours too , it's the only bonus track that I like. But it feels like just another cutesy love song from Taylor. This Exactly. I still don't feel like Ours being a single, as much as i love it
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Post by Gravity. on Nov 9, 2011 22:36:53 GMT -5
Think of the kind of epic performance "Sparks Fly" could have had...Rain, fireworks, etc.
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Post by slayZ on Nov 9, 2011 22:39:45 GMT -5
Ours is the single though, no? They shot a video for it lol.
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Post by carrieidol1 on Nov 9, 2011 23:00:41 GMT -5
Taylor won Entertainer! Why isn't this place popping!?
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Post by tsr on Nov 9, 2011 23:02:28 GMT -5
Two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year. Congrats Taylor!
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Post by Taylor. on Nov 10, 2011 1:24:42 GMT -5
EW liked her performance and agreed she deserved AOTY:
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Post by CammyCan on Nov 10, 2011 1:26:49 GMT -5
Is the video of the winning online yet? I can't tolerate watching this country bullshit anymore.
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Post by Taylor. on Nov 10, 2011 1:28:13 GMT -5
^
'Ours' is #2 on iTunes btw.
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