This is the kind of thing she needed. If she had done another Stupid Girls/So What etc then she would be in danger of losing respect and end up just having a watered down version of a sound she's done for 11 years.

This is modern but without being too trend chasing and still has her own sound to it. Not totally brash but it still packs a punch. i'm glad it's not in your face, it's subtle and

creeps up on you.

First listen, I like it alright. I'm a huge fan so it will definitely grow. Her vocals are great here. Only thing I would say on first listen, it does sound a little Kelly Clarkson in terms of her progression. Still, I like it decently, it does sound mature and is an interesting lead single for her, going against her usual.

Really liking this on a couple of listens, she sounds absolutely fantastic and I agree with Grant - she could've easily come out with a So What retread but she didn't. It's pretty current in its production without losing the P!nk spark. Hoping it can be a hit :wub:

I LOVE it on first listen. I agree with Joseph and Grant, I think it's good she didn't just plop out another So What-people have been moaning about 'Pink by numbers' for years. This manages to maintain her identity whilst being a bit more progressive. She's got the slightly dancey backing track but she's avoided just mindlessly chasing trends. I like the lyrics and feel that this is a song that was needed in general right now (though Kesha has sort of done the same). Hope it can be a chart success.

I already heard it on the Dutch radio. It does sound like something radio will eat up.

She apparantly has a radio deal in america, certain stations are playing this every hour.

She'll surely get a good start tomorrow on Radio 1. Just Like Fire did if I recall...

Just spoke to my mum on the phone and she said she'd heard WAU on the radio today but didnt say which station. Said she likes it too... I love how she loves P!nk too! :heart:

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OMG WE'RE IN A PROPER NEW P!NK ERA AND I AM SO DAMN EXCITED.

 

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No.2 on iTunes guys!

 

Now let's pretend that still means something in 2017!

Straight in at #1 on uk iTunes

Straight in at #1 on uk iTunes

 

Omg this is my fave post of yours ever.

Now let's hope radio gets fully on board and her streams are good. I hope this can be a nice long lasting top 10.

iTunes is a good start and I think it'll be a streaming force too, it's got the right ingredients to be a hit on there but it has enough P!nk to stand out rather than blending in and getting lost.

It's almost certainly gonna get a prominent placing on New Music Friday, so that will be a big help in getting it into the Spotify top 50 ASAP.

I'm so excited about all this! Most of my fave artists are flops these days so I'm not used to getting like this anymore!

I'D FORGOTTEN HOW TI FELT TO STAN FOR AN ACTUALLY SUCCESSFUL ARTIST.

 

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I haven't followed the charts for a long time, probably since ttal was released and even then I didn't really care/understand them but it's great to see she is at number 1 on iTunes 💕

 

I may sound a bit thick/old/outta touch here but can someone explain to me how charts work now with music being released on Fridays (when is the weeks official number one announced?) how the streaming thing works and how it affects the charts

I haven't followed the charts for a long time, probably since ttal was released and even then I didn't really care/understand them but it's great to see she is at number 1 on iTunes 💕

 

I may sound a bit thick/old/outta touch here but can someone explain to me how charts work now with music being released on Fridays (when is the weeks official number one announced?) how the streaming thing works and how it affects the charts

The chart now runs from Friday to Thursday, with the official #1 announced on the chart show the following Friday. It may manage to sneak into the top 100 tomorrow, but next Friday is when we'll see it properly impact!

 

Streaming is much slower than iTunes, but seeing as she's guaranteed to feature highly on the advertised New Music Friday playlist, she should get off to a good start. The initial aim should be the Spotify top 50 - the top 50 are available as a playlist and any new entry into the top 50 sees a big boost the following day :D

 

Beyond that, the Hot Hits UK playlist is what we should be aiming for. It's advertised throughout the week and you're kinda screwed if you don't have that on your side! I'm sure she'll be added to that before long, she's a big enough name to warrant a quick add.