Bonus Tracks that became singles

by **SholasBoy** » Thu Nov 10, 2011 11:13 pm

In light of Nicki Minaj scoring hits here with "Dominoes" and "Super Bass", I was wondering if there were other instances of tracks that were originally bonus tracks on albums, becoming full singles in their own rights.

by **NoAngels** » Thu Nov 10, 2011 11:16 pm

In cases I know:

Ashley Tisdale 's "Crank It Up" which was a bonus in her 2nd album "Guilty Pleasure".

Darin - "What If" from "Flashback".

by **GRM** » Thu Nov 10, 2011 11:17 pm

Britney Spears - Radar

by **Timmy94** » Thu Nov 10, 2011 11:19 pm

Janet Jackson - Whoops Now
Usher - More

by **jpguy** » Thu Nov 10, 2011 11:25 pm

This is a great thread! I'd love to see more examples... "Super Bass" is a huuuge hit now... and to think that it was just a Bonus Track is absolutely funny! :lol:

by **robert989** » Thu Nov 10, 2011 11:26 pm

beyonce - why dont you love me

by **NoAngels** » Thu Nov 10, 2011 11:31 pm

robert989 wrote:beyonce - why dont you love me

I expect her to release the tracks that haven't made the album cut. She is an exception.

Last FM <3 · by **nickf1** » Thu Nov 10, 2011 11:36 pm

GRM wrote:Britney Spears - Radar

your fave could neva, only Radarney!

by **Ruthymon** » Fri Nov 11, 2011 12:41 am

Jessica Simpson - I Belong To Me

by **Tripolis** » Fri Nov 11, 2011 6:42 am

Mariah Carey - Don't Forget About Us
(A #1 too :lol:

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by **poriel** » Fri Nov 11, 2011 6:51 am

NoAngels wrote:Darin - "What If" from "Flashback".

I didn't know that was single

by **taxi** » Fri Nov 11, 2011 6:53 am

Tripolis wrote:Mariah Carey - Don't Forget About Us
(A #1 too )

I thought this was from the re-release of TEOM?

Anyway, the first song that comes to mind would be LiLo's Rumors.

by **Tripolis** » Fri Nov 11, 2011 8:54 am

taxi wrote:
Tripolis wrote:Mariah Carey - Don't Forget About Us
(A #1 too )
I thought this was from the re-release of TEOM?

Anyway, the first song that comes to mind would be LiLo's Rumors.

Yeah, deluxe edition tracks.. Aren't they considered bonus tracks too? Haha lol. It wasn't in the standard edition.. So I guess it counts as 'Bonus' since only those who bought the Deluxe edition would get the track

by **denise** » Fri Nov 11, 2011 9:04 am

nickf1 wrote:
GRM wrote:Britney Spears - Radar
your fave could neva, only Radarney!

I just discover this track few months ago :oops:

: love it!!

by **Thriller** » Fri Nov 11, 2011 9:08 am

denise wrote:
nickf1 wrote:
GRM wrote:Britney Spears - Radar
your fave could neva, only Radarney!
I just discover this track few months ago : love it!!

How has it taken you so long? It's been on like her last 4 albums :lol:

by **denise** » Fri Nov 11, 2011 9:44 am

Thriller wrote:
denise wrote:
nickf1 wrote:
GRM wrote:Britney Spears - Radar
your fave could neva, only Radarney!
I just discover this track few months ago : love it!!
How has it taken you so long? It's been on like her last 4 albums

I guess I must be out of the world then.....I also have never heard a single Katy Perry song apart "I "kissed a Girl"..... :oops:

by **JimJim** » Fri Nov 11, 2011 10:02 am

It seems so absurd that 'Super Bass' was only a bonus track, when it is pretty much the best thing she has ever done.

by **Lewis17** » Fri Nov 11, 2011 10:53 am

Michael Jackson - Leave Me Alone

by **denise** » Fri Nov 11, 2011 11:09 am

Lewis17 wrote:Michael Jackson - Leave Me Alone

Yes another great one...although I have to say I like more the video than the song!

by **NoAngels** » Fri Nov 11, 2011 4:56 pm

poriel wrote:
NoAngels wrote:Darin - "What If" from "Flashback".
I didn't know that was single

It was actually, it also has a video.

by **SholasBoy** » Fri Nov 11, 2011 5:49 pm

I wouldn't really consider re-released albums, as they nearly always come with a new single :lol:

That doesn't count.

by **stevyy** » Fri Nov 11, 2011 7:07 pm

Timmy94 wrote:Janet Jackson - Whoops Now

a song, I truely adore. timeless pop/R&B crossover classic.

by **Dingdong123** » Fri Nov 18, 2011 1:16 am

Well, soon-to-be:

Taylor Swift - Ours

by **Timmy94** » Fri Nov 18, 2011 1:21 pm

JimJim wrote:It seems so absurd that 'Super Bass' was only a bonus track, when it is pretty much the best thing she has ever done.

It was the most successful one but not the best one :wink:

. I still think Moment 4 Life is better because the lyrics are more serious and still great, plus it has a nice video 8-)

.

by **RayRay** » Sat Nov 19, 2011 8:56 pm

Show Me Heaven / Tina Arena

Into The Groove / Madonna

Never understood why Whoops Now by Janet was a hidden bonus track on the first editions of janet.
Was soooo glad when it was released as a single!