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The Leona Lewis Appreciation Thread (Part 59)

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    d56d56 Posts: 5,471
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    joeseeks wrote: »
    In the words of a wise chart watcher on popjustice;

    It was an interesting strategy. But Leona's situation is a little too fragile to be experimenting with releases, when it's her comeback song.

    I 100% agree.

    I agree with this too.

    The song needs time to build, in terms of radio and promo so by the time June 28th comes, most people are aware of it and ready to download.

    Really glad they've decided to do this.
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    Vall_ScarletVall_Scarlet Posts: 325
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    Luuk Lewis wrote: »
    Thanks guys that means a lot :D

    @Vall_Scarlet it's already up on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khxQTNT-v1c

    And for anyone interested, it is a free download on SoundCloud. Just click the little arrow icon under the track to download :)
    Oh gotcha and thanks for the free download; really appreciate it (yessss another song to add to "my top rated" list on my iPod)!
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    joeseeksjoeseeks Posts: 1,022
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    Yeah, they need to go out guns ablazing and get as high of a peak possible - and make sure there is a really big impact when it eventually comes out. This newer (and better strategy) will mean it will hopefully already have a build up of lots of airplay and some performances ensure the pre-orders are high, as well as general interest for buying it on release week, this means it actually stands a chance of going top 5 (#1 if airplay is really good).

    A higher peak = better airplay, which = more longevity = the more support Leona gets in future = more people are interested in buying her album.

    So, so happy they've fixed this :)
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    ariella52ariella52 Posts: 7,519
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    I'm pleased the release date now makes sense. I suppose they might have been thinking about making it available after the Sunday Night at the Palladium performance was screened.

    I'm also glad that this is a summer release as I have plenty to,distract me outside so the wait won't seem so long. I do think the roll out will be interesting, but I also think patience is going to be needed.

    Really interested to see what is going to happen in other countries. There's been various tweets etc from a lot of countries. And, of course, there's the U.S.
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    joeseeksjoeseeks Posts: 1,022
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    Does anyone find the Vevo version of the song really low sound quality?
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    ariella52ariella52 Posts: 7,519
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    joeseeks wrote: »
    Does anyone find the Vevo version of the song really low sound quality?

    Yes, it's been mentioned before too by other posters. Soe suggested it might be deliberate to prevent good rips. :)

    The video ( which was up briefly) is better.
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    IsThisHappinessIsThisHappiness Posts: 7,580
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    755K views now :D
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    Bubble_BeamBubble_Beam Posts: 864
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSinMOs5eGw
    still cant over this cover so amazing
    hopefully leona will cover this someday!
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    IsThisHappinessIsThisHappiness Posts: 7,580
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSinMOs5eGw
    still cant over this cover so amazing
    hopefully leona will cover this someday!

    I think that's the most overrated BGT audition ever. I thought it was a bit meh - nothing special at all! That versions been done 23802398023 times on YouTube too :P
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    Bubble_BeamBubble_Beam Posts: 864
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    joeseeks wrote: »
    Does anyone find the Vevo version of the song really low sound quality?

    if i put my earphones on it actually sounds amazing!
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    Bubble_BeamBubble_Beam Posts: 864
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    I think that's the most overrated BGT audition ever. I thought it was a bit meh - nothing special at all! That versions been done 23802398023 times on YouTube too :P

    i frankly like his version - it's rough but yet smooth but thats just my opinion :D
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    joeseeksjoeseeks Posts: 1,022
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    if i put my earphones on it actually sounds amazing!

    Even with my earphones it sounds bad. Like the opening accapella sounds kinda muffled.
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    IsThisHappinessIsThisHappiness Posts: 7,580
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    i frankly like his version - it's rough but yet smooth but thats just my opinion :D

    But that's it though - it's not his version. He literally went onto Youtube and took someone else's version note for note :P He sung it well, no question, but he was on Twitter saying he "worked hard to get that version" when it's been done so many times on youtube :P
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    fallendancerfallendancer Posts: 6,246
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    joeseeks wrote: »
    Even with my earphones it sounds bad. Like the opening accapella sounds kinda muffled.

    Because it's live lol. She probably sang the opening right in front of the camera. It's not studio accapella.
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    IsThisHappinessIsThisHappiness Posts: 7,580
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    joeseeks wrote: »
    Even with my earphones it sounds bad. Like the opening accapella sounds kinda muffled.

    It sounds really good for me with earphones in. The only thing I've noticed about being not great quality is the iTunes preview :P
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    IsThisHappinessIsThisHappiness Posts: 7,580
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    "Can't keep me, can't keep me, you cant hold me, cant hold me"

    i love that bit so much!
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    Bubble_BeamBubble_Beam Posts: 864
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    But that's it though - it's not his version. He literally went onto Youtube and took someone else's version note for note :P He sung it well, no question, but he was on Twitter saying he "worked hard to get that version" when it's been done so many times on youtube :P

    really? i thought it was "his" version lol
    anyway the song inspired me to write a few lines for my own song :D
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    fallendancerfallendancer Posts: 6,246
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    "Can't keep me, can't keep me, you cant hold me, cant hold me"

    i love that bit so much!

    Yes me too! I hope she'll do it also live because she didn't do it during Palladium performance.
    Oh and the bridge is one of her best bridges!
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    IsThisHappinessIsThisHappiness Posts: 7,580
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    really? i thought it was "his" version lol
    anyway the song inspired me to write a few lines for my own song :D

    Omg you write your own songs? Awesome :D:D
    Yes me too! I hope she'll do it also live because she didn't do it during Palladium performance.
    Oh and the bridge is one of her best bridges!

    I was thinking this too! If she did do a BGT performance and sang the "Cant hold me" and looked right at Simon - I would die happy! XD

    Yeah, it's my favourite bridge ever from her i think! So damn catchy! My favourite part of the whole song, I think!
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    IsThisHappinessIsThisHappiness Posts: 7,580
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    Someone who I'm friends with on FB - who definitely isn't a Leona fan usually - just posted a status saying...

    "The new Leona Lewis song is a ****ing tune"

    That's a bloody great sign tbh!
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    Bubble_BeamBubble_Beam Posts: 864
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    Omg you write your own songs? Awesome :D:D

    yeah i do :D
    hope i got some inspiration from leona's new album!



    I was thinking this too! If she did do a BGT performance and sang the "Cant hold me" and looked right at Simon - I would die happy! XD

    Yeah, it's my favourite bridge ever from her i think! So damn catchy! My favourite part of the whole song, I think!

    i love the deep dark "whoo" sound towards the end of the song!
    Edit : dont know to multiquote 2 parts of one post :cry:
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    ItsBrookeItsBrooke Posts: 2,473
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    I haven't listened to FUMF as much as i listened to her other leads if am honest, I dont know why either, I mean i even played Trouble more thats quite worrying isnt it and wrong on many levels ha :cry:
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    joeseeksjoeseeks Posts: 1,022
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    ItsBrooke wrote: »
    I haven't listened to FUMF as much as i listened to her other leads if am honest, I dont know why either, I mean i even played Trouble more thats quite worrying isnt it and wrong on many levels ha :cry:

    Same here, it's not her strongest single by a long shot, but I do think it has more public appeal than many of her others.
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    esesohsamesesohsam Posts: 976
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    Leona just posted the video again on her Facebook. It says out June 7th
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    StubeStube Posts: 16,833
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    ItsBrooke wrote: »
    I haven't listened to FUMF as much as i listened to her other leads if am honest, I dont know why either, I mean i even played Trouble more thats quite worrying isnt it and wrong on many levels ha :cry:

    It will come - it's a grower. ;-) Some fans may not be overwhelmed with it at first since we've been teased with snippets for the past 5 months. 'Trouble', 'Happy' and 'Bleeding Love' were never really teased beforehand so they were completely fresh for us.
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