The Leona Lewis Appreciation Thread (Part 16) - Appreciation

BrokenArrow · 12-10-2009, 12:16

45 39 LEONA LEWIS Happy 963 821 142 4.614

+8 Spins
-37 Bullet
-0.111 Audience

Top 40

Admin Edit: This thread is a continuation of Leona Lewis Appreciation Thread (Part 15)

Frank823 · 12-10-2009, 15:51

Horray! New home.

re: that update -- I hope Z100 picks it up tomorrow.

wisecrack · 12-10-2009, 15:53

A new positive thread please for the exciting few months ahead

stevo642 · 12-10-2009, 15:56

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Originally Posted by wisecrack

A new positive thread please for the exciting few months ahead

Happy is gunna crash and burn! lol......KIDDING! Yea i really hope z100 picks it up it would be a great boost for the song, it would be good if stations at least gave it a go, fingers crossed, also cannot wait to see the video in a few days time!

Frank823 · 12-10-2009, 15:57

Was it confirmed that the video is premiering on Sunday?

ariella52 · 12-10-2009, 16:10

That thread didn't last long.

mm83 · 12-10-2009, 16:36

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...undraiser.html

And the video is supposedly being premiered on VH1 this weekend. Seems kind of weird and I doubt it's true since the only source in Wikipedia.

luissp95 · 12-10-2009, 16:42

GO Leona!

spiidey · 12-10-2009, 16:49

Re UK Radio, the drop from #25-#47 doesn't really explain what is happening underneath the surface:-

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Date       	Position		Spins	%+/-		AI (m)	%+/-
13/09/2009	58 		538 			13.423 	
20/09/2009	45 		765 	+42%		15.984 	+19%
27/09/2009	54 		941 	+23%		14.227 	-11%
04/10/2009	25 		1,026 	+9%		22.470 	+58%
11/10/2009	47 		1,123 	+9%		15.820 	-30%

Its still progressing nicely - and we're still a whole 4 weeks away from release.

The AI associated with the Radio 1 add, and the Radio 2 Record of the Week, didn't kick in until today, and will therefore only be factored into the Radio Chart for this week, so I expect it to shoot up to at least the #20 position on Sunday.

In terms of the negative AI, this is normal and can probably be almost wholly associated to what Radio 1 and Radio 2 are doing with the track at any point. Just because the track was added to R1 today, doesn't mean that R1/R2 haven't been playing it until now - its probably been played a number of times 2 weeks prior but wasn't played much last week - hence the negative AI. Other high profile stations may have followed a similar pattern.

I'm not overly concerned now - its progressing nicely.

Radio support in the UK isn't the be all and end all, as it almost always is in the UK, but it is also equally unlikely for any act to get into the UK top 10 without any R1/R2 support - JayZ's ESOM did through a Jonathan Ross performance, but other than that I'm struggling to remember a record this year achieving that feat. Therefore R1/R2 support is crucial, although maybe less so for Leona given her massive profile and the X Factor performance.

R1/R2 support for Leona will be more crucial for single #2 which will not be backed by an X Factor performance, which makes candidates such as IGY and OMH perfect.

<Glen> · 12-10-2009, 17:25

Part 16 already!? Wow, we never stop talking.

Long live LLAT!

Glad Happy has made the top 40 and I really like the Jason Nevin's remix.

Arsene wenger · 12-10-2009, 17:37

'happy' slipped down to #47? :O

Someone should be having a word with the stations... it worked for Cheryl. Forget overplaying they should be whoring this song out non-stop.

Arsene wenger · 12-10-2009, 17:38

Oh and 1 day and a few hours to see Leona is Piccadilly... can't wait

megataff · 12-10-2009, 17:50

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Originally Posted by Arsene wenger

Oh and 1 day and a few hours to see Leona is Piccadilly... can't wait

Hope you lucky, lucky people who are going down to the book signing are gonna take plenty of piccys to share with us

Hope y'all have GREAT day....

x-xLizx-x · 12-10-2009, 17:52

Heya,

I just wanted to pop in as I was wondering if there was any news on the 'Happy' Music Video ?

Thanks,
Liz
x

<Glen> · 12-10-2009, 17:59

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Originally Posted by x-xLizx-x

Heya,

I just wanted to pop in as I was wondering if there was any news on the 'Happy' Music Video ?

Thanks,
Liz
x

Nothing confirmed yet but apparently it's premiering on the 17th of this month on VH1. Don't quote me though.

BrokenArrow · 12-10-2009, 18:11

Thread starter

I heard Happy on R2 this afternoon.

david_f · 12-10-2009, 18:14

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Originally Posted by BrokenArrow

Thread starter

I heard Happy on R2 this afternoon.

And was definitely played on Radio 1 during Greg James this afternoon.

spunk_1 · 12-10-2009, 18:26

OMG CANNOT WAIT FOR Leona's X-Factor performance. Alex was AMAZING BUT I didn't particularly get goosebumps which I get from Leona. There's like 3 weeks left now ? Woop woop. And also OMG can't wait for the video. I also cannot wait for the book. I will defo get it. Is there any book signings in Manchester by chance?

Arsene wenger · 12-10-2009, 18:30

LeLe is gonna EMBARRASS this years finalists.

spunk_1 · 12-10-2009, 18:30

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Originally Posted by Arsene wenger

LeLe is gonna EMBARRASS this years finalists.

She kinda is. Lol.

Mitshellin · 12-10-2009, 18:31

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Originally Posted by BrokenArrow

Thread starter

I heard Happy on R2 this afternoon.

So did I!

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Originally Posted by david_f

And was definitely played on Radio 1 during Greg James this afternoon.

Brilliant news.

Quote:

Originally Posted by spunk_1

OMG CANNOT WAIT FOR Leona's X-Factor performance. Alex was AMAZING BUT I didn't particularly get goosebumps which I get from Leona. There's like 3 weeks left now ? Woop woop. And also OMG can't wait for the video. I also cannot wait for the book. I will defo get it. Is there any book signings in Manchester by chance?

Ah, I actually made enquiries about whether there would be any extensions to the book signing, say Manchester, Birmingham etc., but unfortunately there were no plans to do so. I think we can safely say it will only be for London Town. Sorry!

spiidey · 12-10-2009, 18:38

What time would be a prudent time to arrive at Waterstones to queue on Wednesday? Anyone been to a high profile book signing before?

x-xLizx-x · 12-10-2009, 18:44

I really want to get this book. I'll pop into WHSmith on Thursday, do you think they'll have it there ?

What is the book going to be set out like ? Is it like a proper auto-biography. Or like a picture book with just pictures, and bits of writing with some of them ?

Liz
x

omgwtfbbq · 12-10-2009, 18:51

It wasn't that long ago since the last chop of this thread.

And the video is premiering soon? I hope so, but if the only source is Wiki then I shouldn't bother getting my hopes up - but I will anyway.

Arsene wenger · 12-10-2009, 18:52

11 am /12 pm, Spiidey.

I've never been to a high profile book signing but I have been to a Johnny Depp premier. Obviously Johnny is more known but I reckon you'd have to be there a few hours before.

12-10-2009, 12:16	#1
BrokenArrow Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hampshire Services: Sky, Demon Posts: 5,614	The Leona Lewis Appreciation Thread (Part 16) 45 39 LEONA LEWIS Happy 963 821 142 4.614 +8 Spins -37 Bullet -0.111 Audience Top 40 Admin Edit: This thread is a continuation of Leona Lewis Appreciation Thread (Part 15)

12-10-2009, 16:49	#9
spiidey Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 14,482	Re UK Radio, the drop from #25-#47 doesn't really explain what is happening underneath the surface:- Code: Date Position Spins %+/- AI (m) %+/- 13/09/2009 58 538 13.423 20/09/2009 45 765 +42% 15.984 +19% 27/09/2009 54 941 +23% 14.227 -11% 04/10/2009 25 1,026 +9% 22.470 +58% 11/10/2009 47 1,123 +9% 15.820 -30% Its still progressing nicely - and we're still a whole 4 weeks away from release. The AI associated with the Radio 1 add, and the Radio 2 Record of the Week, didn't kick in until today, and will therefore only be factored into the Radio Chart for this week, so I expect it to shoot up to at least the #20 position on Sunday. In terms of the negative AI, this is normal and can probably be almost wholly associated to what Radio 1 and Radio 2 are doing with the track at any point. Just because the track was added to R1 today, doesn't mean that R1/R2 haven't been playing it until now - its probably been played a number of times 2 weeks prior but wasn't played much last week - hence the negative AI. Other high profile stations may have followed a similar pattern. I'm not overly concerned now - its progressing nicely. Radio support in the UK isn't the be all and end all, as it almost always is in the UK, but it is also equally unlikely for any act to get into the UK top 10 without any R1/R2 support - JayZ's ESOM did through a Jonathan Ross performance, but other than that I'm struggling to remember a record this year achieving that feat. Therefore R1/R2 support is crucial, although maybe less so for Leona given her massive profile and the X Factor performance. R1/R2 support for Leona will be more crucial for single #2 which will not be backed by an X Factor performance, which makes candidates such as IGY and OMH perfect.

12-10-2009, 15:51	#2
Frank823 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,608	Horray! New home. re: that update -- I hope Z100 picks it up tomorrow.

12-10-2009, 15:53	#3
wisecrack Inactive Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 259	A new positive thread please for the exciting few months ahead

12-10-2009, 15:57	#5
Frank823 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,608	Was it confirmed that the video is premiering on Sunday?

12-10-2009, 16:10	#6
ariella52 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,133	That thread didn't last long.

12-10-2009, 16:36	#7
mm83 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Gender: Not specified Location: Windy City Services: For better for worse I Got You. Posts: 4,560	http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...undraiser.html And the video is supposedly being premiered on VH1 this weekend. Seems kind of weird and I doubt it's true since the only source in Wikipedia.

12-10-2009, 16:42	#8
luissp95 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 290 Blog Entries: 1	GO Leona!

12-10-2009, 17:25	#10
<Glen> Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,089	Part 16 already!? Wow, we never stop talking. Long live LLAT! Glad Happy has made the top 40 and I really like the Jason Nevin's remix.

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Arsene wenger Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Gender: Female Location: ALLENATION Services: Justin Bieber one time, Miley Cyrus Noel Liam gallagnher Posts: 3,166 Blog Entries: 2	'happy' slipped down to #47? :O Someone should be having a word with the stations... it worked for Cheryl. Forget overplaying they should be whoring this song out non-stop.

12-10-2009, 17:38	#12
Arsene wenger Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Gender: Female Location: ALLENATION Services: Justin Bieber one time, Miley Cyrus Noel Liam gallagnher Posts: 3,166 Blog Entries: 2	Oh and 1 day and a few hours to see Leona is Piccadilly... can't wait

12-10-2009, 17:52	#14
x-xLizx-x Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom Posts: 3,280	Heya, I just wanted to pop in as I was wondering if there was any news on the 'Happy' Music Video ? Thanks, Liz x

12-10-2009, 18:11	#16
BrokenArrow Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hampshire Services: Sky, Demon Posts: 5,614	Thread starter I heard Happy on R2 this afternoon.

12-10-2009, 18:26	#18
spunk_1 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Services: You're love shines the way into paradise... Posts: 1,969	OMG CANNOT WAIT FOR Leona's X-Factor performance. Alex was AMAZING BUT I didn't particularly get goosebumps which I get from Leona. There's like 3 weeks left now ? Woop woop. And also OMG can't wait for the video. I also cannot wait for the book. I will defo get it. Is there any book signings in Manchester by chance?

12-10-2009, 18:30	#19
Arsene wenger Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Gender: Female Location: ALLENATION Services: Justin Bieber one time, Miley Cyrus Noel Liam gallagnher Posts: 3,166 Blog Entries: 2	LeLe is gonna EMBARRASS this years finalists.

12-10-2009, 18:38	#22
spiidey Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 14,482	What time would be a prudent time to arrive at Waterstones to queue on Wednesday? Anyone been to a high profile book signing before?

12-10-2009, 18:44	#23
x-xLizx-x Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom Posts: 3,280	I really want to get this book. I'll pop into WHSmith on Thursday, do you think they'll have it there ? What is the book going to be set out like ? Is it like a proper auto-biography. Or like a picture book with just pictures, and bits of writing with some of them ? Liz x

12-10-2009, 18:51	#24
omgwtfbbq Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 10,537	It wasn't that long ago since the last chop of this thread. And the video is premiering soon? I hope so, but if the only source is Wiki then I shouldn't bother getting my hopes up - but I will anyway.

12-10-2009, 18:52	#25
Arsene wenger Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Gender: Female Location: ALLENATION Services: Justin Bieber one time, Miley Cyrus Noel Liam gallagnher Posts: 3,166 Blog Entries: 2	11 am /12 pm, Spiidey. I've never been to a high profile book signing but I have been to a Johnny Depp premier. Obviously Johnny is more known but I reckon you'd have to be there a few hours before.