October 21, 20195 yr @1186339408343130115 Fabulous debut!! Totally agree! I wish it was on the radio there. Would debut in the Top 5 again. But well, still amazing!
October 21, 20195 yr Author Totally agree! I wish it was on the radio there. Would debut in the Top 5 again. But well, still amazing! The pop radio adds so far are pretty depressing, I know it's not pure pop but it's not going to stick out that much. Perhaps stations are waiting for the impact date or something but it's really slow going so far, and that's a huge shame when the US chart relies so much on airplay.
October 21, 20195 yr The pop radio adds so far are pretty depressing, I know it's not pure pop but it's not going to stick out that much. Perhaps stations are waiting for the impact date or something but it's really slow going so far, and that's a huge shame when the US chart relies so much on airplay. I think it wasn't sent to the radio. They are waiting for something. I was even thinking that 'Lights Up' is not the lead single because I can't explain what is going on with the radio in the U.S. The song is killing it on Spotify US. Now, of course, it is going down. Well, no promo, no radio, nothing. I really don't know what they are waiting for and if we will even hear 'Lights Up' on the radio US.
October 21, 20195 yr Author That would be a truly baffling scenario, because as you said, it's done so well on Spotify. Radio has responded to it SO well over here and I'm delighted, but not sending it to US radio would be the first slip up of the era for Harry's label. Here's hoping they have a plan...
October 21, 20195 yr I keep thinking they have a plan. I have no idea what it is but I hope things will be good for Harry. So surprised to see streaming numbers he is doing. So good! At least we will get a director cut for 'Lights Up' soon. It already looks impressive and interesting. I love his aesthetic.
October 22, 20195 yr I'm really liking this! I loved 'Sign Of The Times' last era, but the other singles lost me a bit, so I'm hoping this era will be more consistent.
October 25, 20195 yr 50 million streams on Spotify in 2 weeks. King. But still not on the radio in the US. Can't wait for SNL. It will be so great!
October 28, 20195 yr This has grown on me loads since it came out, reminds me a bit of Years & Years' Sanctify.
November 2, 20195 yr Love this. Sounds like a classic. Harry has really elevated himself and his music since going solo. Glad it's a smash.
November 17, 20195 yr Author Interesting decision to go for a stripped back version!! It worked really well though, his voice on the "step into the light" part :heart: :heart:
November 21, 20195 yr pMqHYGuF0NA This song has really been stuck in my head the past few days, particularly the "all the lights couldn't put out the dark" etc. verse. Probably my second favourite from him following 'Sign of the Times'.
November 22, 20195 yr I don’t know why but this to me (official version) sounds more like a ZAYN track than Harry. But I do really like it. It was a #2 in my personal chart and was pretty instant too. Harry and ZAYN are way up there in terms of solo 1D material but I think Harry has more edge as a performer and more of a presence / aura about him.
