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BuzzJack Music Forum _ Britney Spears _ Why weren't you a single?
Posted by: toxic_air 7th February 2015, 06:16 PM
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If you could pick FIVE songs that should have gotten the single treatment, what would they have been? Britney has DOZENS of smashes that could have been, so what are yours? Please take the time to list why these would have dominated the charts!
Posted by: ▲Rob▲ 7th February 2015, 06:22 PM
Toy Soldier
How I Roll
Gasoline
Til' It's Gone
Now That I Found You
Will add why I think why later... 
Posted by: toxic_air 7th February 2015, 06:36 PM
FIRST AND FOREMOST FOR MOI.
Would have been an amazing choice for the third single from 'Circus'. Just in time for Spring. I imagine a grease themed video and radio slayage.
Posted by: Liаm 7th February 2015, 06:39 PM
Inside Out and Out From Under are the huge ones for me 
Posted by: ♡ Heezus Froot ♡ 7th February 2015, 06:42 PM
Cinderella
Breathe on Me
And Then We Kiss
Heaven on Earth
Unusual You
Gasoline
Till It's Gone
Posted by: ▲Rob▲ 7th February 2015, 06:55 PM
Breathe on Me
And Then We Kiss
Heaven on Earth
Unusual You
Gasoline
Till It's Gone
YES!
Posted by: Luciano 7th February 2015, 07:27 PM
01. WHERE ARE YOU NOW
This needed to be the big ballad hit from the Oops!... I Did It Again era. While I really love Don't Let Me Be The Last To Know, I think Where Are You Now is the strongest ballad on the Oops!... I Did It Again album and one of Britney's strongest ballads ever recorded. I believe the only reason Don't Let Me Be The Last To Know was the chosen song to be released was its link to Shania Twain, who co-wrote it, being one of the biggest musicians on the planet at that moment.
That story would repeat itself a year later, when I'm Not A Girl, Not Yet A Woman, co-written by huge British female Dido, was released in 2002.
02. AMNESIA
The perfect pop record and very different for Britney at the time, this could've cemented her into an even higher level of iconicness in 2009. Whilst Britney was definitely having an ideal comeback to pop superstardom, I will always feel that the single choices after Circus -the single- weren't the best ones. If U Seek Amy's controversy didn't appear to be enough to become one of her iconic/trademark hits and is usually forgotten from her back catalogue, and Radar became sort of a joke among the fanbase after being released and used almost everywhere.
03. HOW I ROLL
One of the best songs ever recorded by Britney, I think How I Roll would've been a right move after the perfect first 3 singles from Femme Fatale were released. With its corky, fun pop production and funky vocals, this song would've definitely been a game-changer in 2011.
04. UP 'N' DOWN
The Femme Fatale album really had many potential hits on it, this particularly being a bonus track, but always considered on a higher level, especially when it was part of the Femme Fatale Tour's setlist. This song has a production that reminds me of the 90's for some reason, and since the trend of 90's dance has become hip again, Britney'd have been a trendsetter in 2011/2012.
05. HE ABOUT TO LOSE ME
One of the best mid-tempos Britney's ever recorded, He About To Lose Me has beautiful vocals and a catchy guitar riff through the chorus. Unescapable! In spite of 'only' being a bonus track on the Femme Fatale album, He About To Lose Me was included on the tour's setlist for some time, and it's also one of Britney's favourite songs from the album.
Posted by: toxic_air 7th February 2015, 07:34 PM
Lucille. Have I told you lately how much I love you? Terrific list!
Posted by: HausofKubrick 7th February 2015, 07:36 PM
'Amnesia' is a very big one. Could have been released instead of flogging 'Radar' again 
My main one is 'Breathe On Me' though. JUST IMAGINE THE VIDEO !!
Posted by: HausofKubrick 7th February 2015, 08:35 PM
I DEMAND TO KNOW WHY BREATHE ON ME WASN'T A SINGLE !?!??
Posted by: Liаm 7th February 2015, 08:36 PM
Up N Down I'd have loved that as a single too.
Posted by: Umi 7th February 2015, 09:41 PM
From what I gather it was intended to be a single following 'Outrageous', with '(I Got That) Boom Boom' also intended for release (they were going for a long campaign I guess). But once the 'Outrageous' incident happened the era had to be pulled quickly, and the Greatest Hits happened instead.
Mind you, I'm not sure on that, but I read it that one time.
Posted by: toxic_air 7th February 2015, 09:48 PM
Mind you, I'm not sure on that, but I read it that one time.
That's correct!
'Breathe On Me' was to be the next release internationally and 'Boom Boom' for America. With the releases flipping for fifth.
Posted by: HausofKubrick 7th February 2015, 10:07 PM
Gosh so it really WAS a big missed opportunity as it nearly happened 
i suppose it remains an album gem now and hugely appreciated for that reason.
Posted by: toxic_air 7th February 2015, 10:20 PM
My full top 5:
1. Amnesia
2. And Then We Kiss (this shit is timeless and contests yet again, that 'Original Doll' would have been spectacular. 'Break The Ice' was originally for the project as well)
3. Inside Out (criminal was a waste that would have done great if Europe was still invested in the era, was TAILORED for American radio at the time)
4. Breathe On Me (Could have been added to Britney's most iconic singles, and following the success of 'Everytime' it would have easily been a top 3 hit for her in the UK and quite possibly number one with a good video)
5. Alien (Should have followed up 'Work Bitch', it's the best thing to come from that album after the lead single)
ALSO:
Baby One More Time: Thinkin' About You / I Will Be There
Oops: Can't Make You Love Me/ Where Are You Now
Britney: Lonely / Cinderella / Before The Goodbye
In The Zone : Boom Boom (America says yas)
Blackout : Hot As Ice / Toy Soldier
Circus: Shattered Glass / Quicksand / Trouble / Phonography
Femme Fatale: How I Roll / Up N Down
Britney Jean: Till Its Gone / Bodyache
THREE EXTRA CHEERS FOR CINDERELLA BTW.
Posted by: Euphorique 7th February 2015, 10:52 PM
Deep In My Heart
I Will Be There
Can't Make You Love Me
Where Are You Now
What U See (Is What U Get)
Before The Goodbye
Cinderella
I Run Away
Lonely
The Hook Up
Shadow
Breathe On Me
Toy Soldier
Get Naked
Kill The Lights
Quicksand
Shattered Glass
Phonography
Unusual You
He About To Lose Me
Inside Out
Body Ache
Hold On Tight
Til It's Gone
Posted by: toxic_air 8th February 2015, 12:27 AM
STAN MODE ACTIVATED
Posted by: toxic_air 8th February 2015, 12:29 AM
Bal, I'm assuming you've heard 'And Then We Kiss', correct?
Posted by: Luciano 8th February 2015, 01:11 AM
And Then We Kiss would've done wonders in Europe at the time. I don't think it'd have done much in the USA's state of music back in 2005, though. Superb song and actually one of her best ever, nonetheless.
Posted by: Euphorique 8th February 2015, 03:31 AM
I forgot Breathe On Me. That was an obvious choice too. As for Original Doll, its a shame it never really got its time to shine, I loved Mona Lisa.
Posted by: Jonjo 8th February 2015, 03:36 AM
01. 'I Will Be There' >> Yep. It just had to be a single. Would have continued her bubblegum pop era very nicely! <<
02. 'Where Are You Now' >> How this wasn't the big ballad single for this album, I really don't know! THOSE VOX! *.* <<
03. 'Toy Soldier' >> This should have been the 5th single from this album (following the rightful single choice of 'Radar'). The production and slick vocals on this track would have smashed on the radio ("bet I penned it" etc...) <<
04. 'Amnesia' >> Echoing the sentiments that this should have been the 3rd single over 'If U Seek Amy', but nope. They went and messed it all up. BLERGH. <<
05. 'Unusual You' >> This should have been the rightful follow up to 3rd single 'Amnesia' and been something completely different, yet SO BRITNEY, that radio would completely lap up. Would have been interesting to see how this would have fared for her! <<
06. 'How I Roll' >> Similar situation to 'Unusual You'! So different for her, but again still so typical Britney! The video really would have been phenomenal I reckon! Should have been 3rd after 'Til the World Ends'! <<
07. 'Now That I Found You' >> Easy smash right there I think. Too soon to jump into 'Perfume' after 'Work Bitch' I think! NTIFY would have done better, radio wise and setting her up nicely for 'Perfume' to be a moderate 3rd single hit! <<
So many tracks I ADORE: 'Shadow' (following 'Breathe On Me' and '(I Got That) Boom Boom' it maybe would have worked, but most certainly not straight after 'Everytime'), 'Hot As Ice', 'Trip To Your Heart' or 'Quicksand' as quick examples; but I'm really not sure HOW well they would fare as singles.
Posted by: Acidburn 8th February 2015, 04:29 AM
Baby One More Time = "Deep In My Heart"
Oops I Did It Again = Firstly release "Stronger" as the second single, then "Where Are You Now" for the 3rd release and X-Mas market and for the 4th and possible 5th releases "Can't Make You Love Me" and have maybe "Lucky" for the final single.
Britney = "Let Me Be" as the 2nd or 3rd, "Anticipating" instead of Boys and "Cinderella" as the 5th.
In The Zone = "Breathe On Me" and "I Got That Boom, Boom"
"And Then We Kiss" with proper music video and promo to push the remix album, both of which could have smashed.
Blackout = "Toy Soldier" and "Hot As Ice".
Circus = "Kill The Lights" as the 3rd single and "Unusual You" as the 4th.
Femme Fatale = Inside Out or How I Roll as the 4th single.
Britney Jean = "Passenger" should have been the 2nd single instead of "Perfume" as that's more of a grower, then "Alien" as the 3rd single, and for the 4th then maybe "Perfume"
Posted by: Euphorique 9th February 2015, 04:22 PM
Am I the only one who thinks Hold On Tight would've made a much better downtempo single than Perfume? Its just so on point.
Posted by: Luciano 9th February 2015, 04:42 PM
No, I think so too.
Work Bitch, Alien and Hold On Tight are the 3 songs that were worth a release from Britney Jean, imo.
Posted by: toxic_air 9th February 2015, 05:23 PM
As much as I adore 'HOT', I didn't really see it doing much. Maybe with some PROMOTION.
Posted by: HausofKubrick 9th February 2015, 06:01 PM
'Alien' is the song i return to most from 'Britney Jean' I would have liked it to follow 'Perfume', which despite not doing well commercially, i think was the right choice at the time. Whatever followed 'Work Bitch' was doomed to flop i think
I don't actually think i have! Listened just now though and it's pretty big sounding. The production is sublime <3
Posted by: Umi 9th February 2015, 07:53 PM
I don't think even 'Perfume' was doomed to flop, but after they decided interesting videos weren't what Britney should be doing anymore, its fate was sealed.
Posted by: toxic_air 9th February 2015, 08:01 PM
I definitely agree with that sentiment. Though, I think the true nail in the coffin was the total of ZERO promotional performances.
Hopefully it was a learning experience that she can no longer move huge units off her name alone. The next era needs at least Circus sized promotion in order to reignite interest in her from new audiences.
ALSO. Bring back Max Martin, Bloodshy & Avant, Dr. Luke and Danja.
Posted by: Luciano 9th February 2015, 11:46 PM
Hopefully it was a learning experience that she can no longer move huge units off her name alone. The next era needs at least Circus sized promotion in order to reignite interest in her from new audiences.
ALSO. Bring back Max Martin, Bloodshy & Avant, Dr. Luke and Danja.
They REALLY thought they could pull a 2011, when Hold It Against Me topped the BB HOT 100 while Britney was fishing with her family. Ahhh, those golden years.
Posted by: toxic_air 9th February 2015, 11:55 PM
Will.I.Am produced the last album.
It can only go up from here guys.
Posted by: HausofKubrick 10th February 2015, 07:12 PM
Any other fans of this?
Not sure it would have made a good single AT ALL but yeah. The middle-8 / "boy come over wid yo sexy ass" bit is my favourite part of the whole album
Posted by: ▲Rob▲ 10th February 2015, 07:13 PM
Not sure it would have made a good single AT ALL but yeah. The middle-8 / "boy come over wid yo sexy ass" bit is my favourite part of the whole album
Steamin' like a pot full of vegetables! Haha brilliant song!
Posted by: Nick F1 10th February 2015, 07:49 PM
...Baby One More Time: I Will Be There, The Beat Goes On
Oops!... I Did It Again: Where Are You Now, Can't Make You Love Me, One Kiss From You, What U See (Is What U Get)
Britney: Lonely, Cinderella, Let Me Be, Bombastic Love, I Run Away
In The Zone: Breathe On Me, Touch Of My Hand, (I Got That) Boom Boom
Blackout: Toy Soldier, Get Back, Get Naked (I Got a Plan), Heaven On Earth
Circus: Shattered Glass, Phonography, Amnesia
Femme Fatale: Inside Out, Gasoline, Seal It With a Kiss, He About To Lose Me
Britney Jean: It Should Be Easy, Til It's Gone, Tik Tik Boom, Now That I Found You
and of course special mention to And Then We Kiss and Over To You Now.
Posted by: toxic_air 10th February 2015, 07:50 PM
DDB is great.
It would be single material if you were to replace Sabi with a competent rapper.
Posted by: cassius__ 11th February 2015, 10:36 PM
'Til It's Gone is so amazing.
Edit: I'll do my list soon 
Posted by: Beaverhousen 13th February 2015, 12:05 AM
Breathe on Me and Shadow, definitely Shadow which was better than Everytime, shoulda been singles!!
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