Bonus Tracks that became singles

Last.fm · by **Marshall** » Sat Nov 19, 2011 9:39 pm

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

by **Timmy94** » Sat Nov 19, 2011 9:55 pm

Is it true that Radar is becoming the first single of Femme Fatale's re-release?

by **leoapp** » Sat Nov 19, 2011 10:20 pm

Timmy94 wrote:Is it true that Radar is becoming the first single of Femme Fatale's re-release?

It's true. But it'd be the remix version, feature Justin Bieber. The music video is said to be another animal porn-like, this time they pick elephant, not horse anymore.

by **Star** » Sat Nov 19, 2011 11:30 pm

Most of the time they just tag the last track on an album as a "bonus" to make the buyer feel like they're getting something special :roll:

by **preyan** » Sun Nov 27, 2011 1:07 pm

Tripolis wrote:
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

No dude. You lost he plot. Re-releases are always led by a new single from there-release...

Rihanna - Disturbia, Take A Bow
Mariah -DFAU
Chris Brown - Suerhuman

You need to research why re-releases are done mate. It's about more album sales, higher revenue intake....and that can onl be done with a re-release that has new music and new singles/videos.

by **Timmy94** » Sun Nov 27, 2011 6:33 pm

Though it's not like those re-releases you named did worlds for the album.
Like making an album that hasn't been successful a hit all of a sudden.

I found out that an album by Jessica Simpson debuted at No. 10 and than strictly went down. Due to its re-release and a successful single, it returned to No. 2 and so mainly sold the album as it turned out to reach 3x Platinum in the end.
In those other cases, it's been more like a temporary push...

Website · by **Cactuar** » Sun Nov 27, 2011 9:41 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.

This reinforces my theory that Nicki has no ear for melodies, and she's been pretty lucky that both Your Love and Super Bass gained attention from other places before she realized they were good enough.

by **sambo9** » Sun Nov 27, 2011 11:40 pm

Jessica Simpson's "I Belong To Me" was just a bonus track.

by **preyan** » Wed Nov 30, 2011 2:44 am

Timmy94 wrote:Though it's not like those re-releases you named did worlds for the album.
Like making an album that hasn't been successful a hit all of a sudden.

I found out that an album by Jessica Simpson debuted at No. 10 and than strictly went down. Due to its re-release and a successful single, it returned to No. 2 and so mainly sold the album as it turned out to reach 3x Platinum in the end.
In those other cases, it's been more like a temporary push...

That's unique per album

I never said a re-release guarantees success. I stated the thought behind it. And these days, and going forth, with the way the music industry is, it will continue to be a temporary push. It is now a singles market out there.

by **preyan** » Wed Nov 30, 2011 2:45 am

sambo9 wrote:Jessica Simpson's "I Belong To Me" was just a bonus track.

They were referring to In This Skin album

Her reality show with her husband was the catalyst for its success

by **GetBack** » Thu Feb 23, 2012 11:48 am

LeAnn Rimes - "Crazy Women" and "Give" from Lady & Gentlemen

by **scootermcgee27** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 6:19 pm

preyan wrote:
Tripolis wrote:
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
No dude. You lost he plot. Re-releases are always led by a new single from there-release...

Rihanna - Disturbia, Take A Bow
Mariah -DFAU
Chris Brown - Suerhuman

You need to research why re-releases are done mate. It's about more album sales, higher revenue intake....and that can onl be done with a re-release that has new music and new singles/videos.

You are right that re-releases are usually led with one or more new singles (Taylor Swift's re-releases are the only exceptions that come to mind), and I also agree that re-release singles are a bit different from bonus track singles. However, bonus tracks are also a marketing strategy geared to getting more sales and higher revenue intake. Megafans may buy both versions of an album. Other fans may buy the regular edition, then later go on to the buy the bonus tracks as singles, which also boosts revenue. "Superbass" wouldn't have sold as much if it were available on the regular edition of Pink Friday. I myself bought Pink Friday, then many months later bought all the bonus tracks separately, much like you might buy re-release tracks separately. So in reality, it's not that different.

Also, Drake's The Motto should be included in this thread. It's a bonus track, and it's top 10 on US airplay right now.

by **Alicepotter** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 6:27 pm

Up N Down - Britney

Could be a HUGE hit.

by **swiftie13** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 6:36 pm

Alicepotter wrote:Up N Down - Britney

Could be a HUGE hit.

It could.. but it hasn't become one... :wink:

by **sambo9** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 6:39 pm

I think "Vogue" was originally supposed to be a B-side to "Keep It Together", before they realised it was good enough to be an actual single itself - and it ended up becoming one of the defining hits of her career.

by **Alicepotter** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 1:10 am

swiftie13 wrote:
Alicepotter wrote:Up N Down - Britney

Could be a HUGE hit.
It could.. but it hasn't become one...

Unfortunately. :lol:

by **alxx** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 2:09 am

Star wrote:Most of the time they just tag the last track on an album as a "bonus" to make the buyer feel like they're getting something special

And if you're in Japan you get like 5 so people will spend more money on the official release instead of the cheap imports which are normally available a few weeks earlier :lol:

I still think the whole Radar situation is hilarious. I mean, really?

by **Star** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 10:42 pm

Marshall wrote:
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

Blackout (2007)
Circus (2008)
The Singles Collection (2009)
Femme Fatale (2011)
B In The Mix 2 (2011)

Five :lol:

by **swiftie13** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 10:59 pm

^

oh and Ellie Goulding - Lights.. this song has like SO much potential and am glad they released it...

by **cabanaboy** » Wed Feb 29, 2012 2:22 pm

sambo9 wrote:I think "Vogue" was originally supposed to be a B-side to "Keep It Together", before they realised it was good enough to be an actual single itself - and it ended up becoming one of the defining hits of her career.

B side! Wow that song is a pure pop masterpiece