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Cathy · 05-15-2004, 12:48 PM

quote:Originally posted by Shelty:
What does everyone think the 2nd single should be?

I agree with the majority here that my favorite song is "End of All Time".. however, having said that one must keep in mind that singles are not necessarily the best, or most beautiful songs on albums. The record companies obviously want to pick singles that can get fit the most radio airplay formats.

I will say that if this was 1975, "No Mistake About it" would be the single and most probably make top 10. It is a crystalline piece of pure bluesy pop.

However, in 2004, in the U.S., Im not sure if any of these masterpieces can get airplay with most stations seemingly devoted to hip hop and electronic music.

I think it would have to be End Of All Time. It has a catchy melody, nice lyrics, nice instrumental arrangements. That would be the one I'd want to hear.

Cathy http://www.cathycowette.com

05-15-2004, 12:48 PM	#3
Cathy Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 1,967	quote:Originally posted by Shelty: What does everyone think the 2nd single should be? I agree with the majority here that my favorite song is "End of All Time".. however, having said that one must keep in mind that singles are not necessarily the best, or most beautiful songs on albums. The record companies obviously want to pick singles that can get fit the most radio airplay formats. I will say that if this was 1975, "No Mistake About it" would be the single and most probably make top 10. It is a crystalline piece of pure bluesy pop. However, in 2004, in the U.S., Im not sure if any of these masterpieces can get airplay with most stations seemingly devoted to hip hop and electronic music. I think it would have to be End Of All Time. It has a catchy melody, nice lyrics, nice instrumental arrangements. That would be the one I'd want to hear. Cathy http://www.cathycowette.com