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Old 01-04-2010, 13:49
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I was wondering why there was never one set up for this talented woman. She is amazing! I know it's slightly late seeing that her last album All I Ever Wanted was released 12 months ago but see it as an Anniversary present

Anyway, i hope there are fans here on the forum. She is one of my favourite artists along with Leona Lewis, Beyonce, Alexandra Burke and Christina Aguilera. Rihanna is also somewhere in there too - but to a lesser extent

Apparently, All I Ever Wanted (the song) is the album's 4th single. It hasn't impacted the Billboard Hot 100 yet but with it being Kelly's favourite song on the album (i think) and American Idol currently airing, it could smash soon.

Btw, i'll post some sales statistics soon to celebrate Kelly's success so far.
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Old 01-04-2010, 14:18
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UK Single Sales

Miss Independent 87,435 #6
Low/The Trouble With Love Is n/a #35

Since U Been Gone 237,560 #5
Behind These Hazel Eyes 120,310 #9
Because Of You 213,265 #7
Walk Away 44,250 #21
Breakaway 70,005 #22

Never Again 52,260 #9

My Life Would Suck Without You 306,000 #1
I Do Not Hook Up 47,198 #36
Already Gone 12,000 #66



UK Album Sales

Thankful 143,073 #41
Breakaway 1,506,047 #3
My December 137,010 #2
All I Ever Wanted 176,000 #3
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Old 01-04-2010, 14:35
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Good idea, I like her music. My faves are MLWSWY and AG. Danniella Westbrook skated to one of her songs too.
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Old 01-04-2010, 14:41
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I love her! My favourite song from her is Addicted
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Old 01-04-2010, 14:41
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Old 01-04-2010, 14:43
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UK Single Sales

Miss Independent 87,435 #6
Low/The Trouble With Love Is n/a #35

Since U Been Gone 237,560 #5
Behind These Hazel Eyes 120,310 #9
Because Of You 213,265 #7
Walk Away 44,250 #21
Breakaway 70,005 #22

Never Again 52,260 #9

My Life Would Suck Without You 306,000 #1
I Do Not Hook Up 47,198 #36
Already Gone 12,000 #66



UK Album Sales

Thankful 143,073 #41
Breakaway 1,506,047 #3
My December 137,010 #2
All I Ever Wanted 176,000 #3
Thanks for this! Didn't know Breakaway sold that much!
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Old 01-04-2010, 15:06
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Good idea, I like her music. My faves are MLWSWY and AG. Danniella Westbrook skated to one of her songs too.
My favourite SINGLES would be Behind These Hazel Eyes and Because Of You The latter being the one Danniella skated too

I love her! My favourite song from her is Addicted
Yep, that is lyrically brilliant. Stands out on Breakaway as most of the songs are at least relatively up-tempo.

Thanks for this! Didn't know Breakaway sold that much!
No problem I'm glad at least someone found it helpful Breakaway's sales are overwhelming - especially since there wasn't one single top 3 hit from the album

I'm personally surprised at BOY's and SUBG's sales. Silver certifications and didn't even go top 3 in 2005 - the year sales were incredibly low.
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Old 01-04-2010, 15:26
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Kelly is amazing! My faves are Because Of You, Breakaway and Sober!!!! Best talent show winner EVER
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Old 01-04-2010, 15:45
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Kelly is amazing! My faves are Because Of You, Breakaway and Sober!!!! Best talent show winner EVER
I'd say one of the best two talent show winners ever - with the amazing Leona of course
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Old 01-04-2010, 15:45
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No problem I'm glad at least someone found it helpful Breakaway's sales are overwhelming - especially since there wasn't one single top 3 hit from the album

I'm personally surprised at BOY's and SUBG's sales. Silver certifications and didn't even go top 3 in 2005 - the year sales were incredibly low.
I would have thought 'All I Ever Wanted' would have shifted more copies.

I'm suprised with BOY's and SUBG's sales too, definately should have charted higher though. Breakaway sold more than Walk Away but Walk Away charted higher!
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Old 01-04-2010, 15:49
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I would have thought 'All I Ever Wanted' would have shifted more copies.

I'm suprised with BOY's and SUBG's sales too, definately should have charted higher though. Breakaway sold more than Walk Away but Walk Away charted higher!
I think many are unaware of the fact that album sales have declined since 2005/2006. All I Ever Wanted sold okay for an album in 2009 but could have been far better. I guess on of the disadvantages was that AIEW was released in the quiet part of the year. Albums normally sell like crazy in fall.
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Old 01-04-2010, 15:53
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I think many are unaware of the fact that album sales have declined since 2005/2006. All I Ever Wanted sold okay for an album in 2009 but could have been far better. I guess on of the disadvantages was that AIEW was released in the quiet part of the year. Albums normally sell like crazy in fall.
I wonder why album sales have declined. When was Breakaway released?
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Old 01-04-2010, 16:23
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I'm still puzzled as to why My December is her lowest selling album when it's her best, imo. The whole album is just incredible.

My favourite Kelly songs are: Addicted, Maybe, How I Feel, Irvine and Don't Let Me Stop You.

I do have to say though, I wish Katy Perry had kept Long Shot for her album.
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Old 01-04-2010, 16:50
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I wonder why album sales have declined. When was Breakaway released?
It's due to the digital age. Everyone can easily log onto iTunes and download the individual songs they want from an album (hence the increasing single sales). Albums are still selling relatively well though. Thanks to the more mature demographic mainly. There will always be "album artists" such as indie bands, James Blunt etc.

Breakaway was released in 2005 in the UK - when album sales were high and single sales were probably at their lowest for decades. Put it this way - Orson's No Tomorrow (released July 2006) reached #1 on sales of 17,000. Now you have to sell 60,000 copies to be in with a shot of #1. In the 90s and before that, singles would have to sell over 100,000 copies to get to #1 normally.

I'm still puzzled as to why My December is her lowest selling album when it's her best, imo. The whole album is just incredible.

My favourite Kelly songs are: Addicted, Maybe, How I Feel, Irvine and Don't Let Me Stop You.

I do have to say though, I wish Katy Perry had kept Long Shot for her album.
NO! Katy Perry sang Long Shot terribly. It was barely singing. It sounded like she took drugs and couldn't stop giggling throughout - and i love Katy!
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Old 01-04-2010, 16:57
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Haha I loved it though, it sounded a lot more fun with Katy singing it. Plus it was only a demo version, I'm sure if it was gonna go on an album, she's have re-recorded it
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Old 01-04-2010, 17:25
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I'm still puzzled as to why My December is her lowest selling album when it's her best, imo. The whole album is just incredible.
The label didn't like it, so the label didn't promote it. It's sad really, as like you say, it's a great album. Very personal, which I love. Sober is just amazing. There were many great options for singles on there too, so if the label really wanted to, they could have made it a success.
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Old 01-04-2010, 17:33
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Love Kelly

Never followed her on AI.. but after that i became a fan

Saw her in 2006 during the Breakaway era-
amazing =)
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Old 01-04-2010, 17:38
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The label didn't like it, so the label didn't promote it. It's sad really, as like you say, it's a great album. Very personal, which I love. Sober is just amazing. There were many great options for singles on there too, so if the label really wanted to, they could have made it a success.
Yeah, I guess that does have a lot to do with it. The fact that it's so personal is probably the reason I think it's her best. Sober is a favourite for so many people and when she does it on tour..absolutely amazing.
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Old 01-04-2010, 17:40
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I'd say one of the best two talent show winners ever - with the amazing Leona of course
She'd be 3rd, behind Kelly and Carrie
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Old 01-04-2010, 17:45
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Yeah, I guess that does have a lot to do with it. The fact that it's so personal is probably the reason I think it's her best. Sober is a favourite for so many people and when she does it on tour..absolutely amazing.
I just love how she goes all out at the end with her voice. I love it when songs are clearly really personal to the artist, and Sober (and the whole album!) are so it's why I love it, like you do.
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Old 01-04-2010, 17:57
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shes amazing live too

my favourite song is since you been gone
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Old 01-04-2010, 18:04
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shes amazing live too
Amazing doesn't quite cover it.
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Old 01-04-2010, 18:16
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Question: How would you rate all of Kelly's singles?

Here are all of them in order of UK release:

Miss Independent
Low/The Trouble With Love Is
Since U Been Gone
Behind These Hazel Eyes
Because Of You
Walk Away
Breakaway
Never Again
My Life Would Suck Without You
I Do Not Hook Up
Already Gone

11 singles so far in the UK. I'll do mine in a minute.
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Old 01-04-2010, 18:27
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My Single Rating:

1: Behind These Hazel Eyes - just WOW love the vocals and the lyrics and rockiness - 9/10
2: Because of You - beautiful and relatable lyrical concept as well as emotional vocals - 9/10
3: My Life Would Suck Without You - very catchy and love the concept and the fact it's SUBG's sequel - 8/10
4: Since U Been Gone - infectious vocals - 8/10
5: Walk Away - great lyrics and attitude - 7/10
6: Never Again - great lyrics and vocal performance - 7/10
7: I Do Not Hook Up - very catchy and again great typical Kara DioGuardi lyrics - 7/10
8: Already Gone - brilliant vocals but robotic and formulaic - 6/10
9: Breakaway - find it quite boring - 5/10
10: Miss Independent - alright i s'ppose - 5/10
11: Low/The Trouble With Love Is - dull dull dull - 1/10
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Old 01-04-2010, 18:50
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Since U Been Gone - Brilliant. - 9/10
Because Of You - Gorgeous yet heartbreaking song, one many can relate to - 9/10
Already Gone - Amazing song, shame it didn't do better 8/10
Never Again - Love the attitude and the lyrics - 8/10
Behind These Hazel Eyes - A song I'd love as an album track but I didn't dig as a single - 7/10
Walk Away - Fun, catchy, love it - 7/10
Breakaway - As said, it's a bit boring but I still like it. Reminds me of good memories of the tour - 7/10
My Life Would Suck Without You - Perfect song to come back with 7/10
I Do Not Hook Up - Again I'd love it as album track, got bored of it when it was released - 6/10
Low/The Trouble With Love Is - This might be weird but I adore Low, not fussed on TRWLI though - 5/10
Miss Independent - I loved it at the time but it's a bit boring looking back on it - 4/10
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