Would LFL Have Been A Hit If...?

[eXtremeOccident 2,467]

It had better vocals and much better mastering? I'm listening to it now -- I feel like the ideas were there for a smash, but the final version sounds so much like a demo that it just will never do it for me as a single, let alone the first single.

 

Thoughts?

[deathproof 10,555]

Would have done better had there been no leaks.

Who the hell releases singles in the UK on a Wednesday?!?!?

 

[Blue Jean 15,129]

1 hour ago, eXtremeOccident said:

It had better vocals and much better mastering? I'm listening to it now -- I feel like the ideas were there for a smash, but the final version sounds so much like a demo that it just will never do it for me as a single, let alone the first single.

 

Thoughts?

No. It wasn’t a strong lead single. The chorus is limp.

Bitch I’m Madonna should have been the first single.

[baymad4her 1,989]

I reckon Bitch I'm Madonna would of been a massive hit and the perfect song to of made a "comeback"

[Enrico 15,788]

If it had a better production

If radios had played it

If it hadn't leaked

If Madonna was younger

[MDNA22 1,166]

Yes I think it needed more work but had the makings of something stronger with better mastering and how the vocals sounded and better production too. The Demo sounded better. Rebel Heart sounded a mess sonically and think the leaks meant we ended up with versions on the album that were worse than the demos

[rlittler81 1,601]

It had the makings of a strong song but the production really let it down.

[Redha DBL 7,283]

Those nasal vocals... "first you loved me and i let you in"... she has an angel like voice, i don't know why she insisted on singing like that on many tracks. Thank God it seems she doesn't do it anymore.

[Levon 2,223]

I'm still in search for a final version to add to my playlists, but it's hard, same with Give Me All Your Luvin', American Life and Masterpiece. The Offer Nissim drama version is partly great, but the song gets nowhere because the refrain is doomed.

Avicii's production of Rebel Heart would've a much better first single (if it had been completed) because it is the radio friendliest and most carefree song she recorded then. I still believe that some evil comments after the leaks had influenced her so much, that the leaked versions of Rebel Heart and WAOM would sound more like Avicii feat. Madonna, that she dismissed his production. I think that was her biggest failure back then: Two potential hit singles were degraded to contourless album fillers. (Edited)

[Guest Nobody Knows Me]

No.

[WopaelWopael 722]

If she was younger, and if she didnt use the mathador/devil theme and If she didnt fall from stage. They alreadcall her satanic illuminatic no need for more satan stuff

[WopaelWopael 722]

43 minutes ago, Levon said:

I'm still in search for a final version to add to my playlists, but it's hard, same with Give Me All Your Luvin', American Life and Masterpiece. The Offer Nissim drama version is partly great, but the song gets nowhere because the refrain is doomed.

Avicii's production of Rebel Heart would've a much better first single (if it had been completed) because it is the radio friendliest and most carefree song she recorded then. I still believe that some evil comments after the leaks had influenced her so much, that the leaked versions of Rebel Heart and WAOM would sound more like Avicii feat. Madonna, that she dismissed his production. I think that was her biggest failure back then: Two potential hit singles were degraded to contourless album fillers. (Edited)

I dont think she has a problem with being second. Even in medellin maluma maked 70% of the song id say

[PWCCA 2,498]

Leaks or not, the song was completely the wrong choice as first single. Its a very weak track. There weren't many strong songs on the RH album, but Ghosttown would have been the better choice... even taking the leaks into account as it didn't leak along with the others

[Guest Nobody Knows Me]

Bitch I’m Madonna would have been a stronger lead single, in my opinion. It was the most successful of the Rebel Heart singles and it would have started the era with a bang, and the BRITs fall wouldn’t have happened! 

[realityisalways 4,011]

1 hour ago, Levon said:

I'm still in search for a final version to add to my playlists, but it's hard, same with Give Me All Your Luvin', American Life and Masterpiece. The Offer Nissim drama version is partly great, but the song gets nowhere because the refrain is doomed.

Avicii's production of Rebel Heart would've a much better first single (if it had been completed) because it is the radio friendliest and most carefree song she recorded then. I still believe that some evil comments after the leaks had influenced her so much, that the leaked versions of Rebel Heart and WAOM would sound more like Avicii feat. Madonna, that she dismissed his production. I think that was her biggest failure back then: Two potential hit singles were degraded to contourless album fillers. (Edited)

This.

The songs & versions of the songs that had actual single potential were not included in the album. Any of the following list, had they been finished, would have been better singles choices than LFL

• Rebel Heart (Avicii Version)
• Inside Out (Demo Version)
• Never Let You Go
• Queen

I'd even say that I'd be ok with LFL not included in the album. Perhaps as a bonus track. As mentioned the vocals are not good and the production is subpar. It's just not a standout track.

[Andymad 10,319]

I guess I’m the only one who loved the final version of LFL 

I can’t say the same for Rebel Heart tho...

[The Ghost 1,566]

Bitch I'm Madonna is a terrible song,   may appeal to the American market but would have flopped like mad in the UK.   I agree the Rebel Avcii Heart would have done really well such a missed opportunity.

 

 

 

[realityisalways 4,011]

11 minutes ago, The Ghost said:

Bitch I'm Madonna is a terrible song,   may appeal to the American market but would have flopped like mad in the UK.   I agree the Rebel Avcii Heart would have done really well such a missed opportunity.

 

 

 

BIM is a shock single, good for controversy but not radio friendly. 

[WeYo 671]

[deathproof 10,555]

5 minutes ago, realityisalways said:

BIM is a shock single, good for controversy but not radio friendly. 

Sounds like a lot of stuff on the radio already though 

[LVX 289]

It’s a good song but it’s not lead single material IMO. I still think Avicii Heart was a huge missed opportunity. 

[bedtimestory 758]

The demo was waaay better! and more soulful. I remember living for love actually got played on the radio, but very briefly.

Again, her team NEEDS to spend more $$ making sure these songs see the light of day and are well promoted, other artists seems to have great promo and airplay, don't see why she wont do it, to ensure proper exposure for all her hard work.

[Shoful 8,549]

Am i the only one here who loves Living for Love 

It made me the fan I am haha. 
Everyone keeps referring to the demo of LFL and WAOM has better. Which demo tho. I have like 5 for LFL

[lucasciccone 4,216]

[MDNA22 1,166]

I agree  - Bitch I'm Madonna would have been awful as a first single in the UK it would have no chance of being a hit.  I think her best chances would have been with Rebel Heart or Wash All Over Me in their Avicci demo versions but do think with better production Living for love could have been