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Posted by: Tafty³³³ 30th August 2023, 11:22 PM

This legendary, game-changing, iconic masterpiece turns 16 years old today.

Has it held up for you? Do you have any fond memories of hearing it for the first time? Did she gag you?

How revolutionary are those 3 words? Is it the greatest musical intro of all time?

Posted by: Tafty³³³ 30th August 2023, 11:23 PM

One of my all time favourite songs. Just outstanding in every single way.

Revolutionised pop music and I do believe it is the greatest intro of all time!

Posted by: awardinary 30th August 2023, 11:25 PM

It was a fun song, and I can't believe it wasn't a #1 in the UK, not even a #2!

Timbaland at his peak with the production.

Posted by: One_For_Sorrow 31st August 2023, 04:20 AM

I remember the first time I heard this. I was sitting at the football on a Friday night and my team was losing. So I switch the radio over from the game to music and seconds later this starts.

I was drawn in to it but got sick of it very fast. Saying that though it really states grieving on me a few years ago and now I really like it. Not top 5 Britney songs but w lot higher than it initially was.

Posted by: Addy! 31st August 2023, 08:45 AM

hmmm I don't think this is Timbaland production. It's Danja, no?

Posted by: Jessie Where 31st August 2023, 09:00 AM

Her very best

My distinct memory of this was being on holiday in Spain when it leaked/premiered and rushing down to the internet café in the hotel to listen to it on my headphones (back in the days before having everything so easily accessible on our phones!)

Posted by: Anita Dump 31st August 2023, 12:19 PM

Such a step down from ITZ. A huge disappointment to me then, and I still don't like it.

Posted by: awardinary 31st August 2023, 01:31 PM

I’m confused. What was Timbaland’s involvement then?

Posted by: Jessie Where 31st August 2023, 01:52 PM

Nil

Posted by: -Jay- 1st September 2023, 07:30 AM

16 years ago?? I pretend I don't see it

Posted by: Slayer 1st September 2023, 11:34 AM

Iconic in every single way.

What a moment! Can't believe this classic is 16!?

Posted by: pippa 3rd September 2023, 08:08 PM

Not one of Britneys best.

Posted by: Roba. 13th September 2023, 10:14 AM

I liked it more then than now and of course the intro is iconic but I wouldn't put the song among her best for me!