DiscoHeaven23 35,007 Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 In 2001, the world was introduced to a 22 year-old folk pop artist by the name of Nelly Furtado. Her first single "I'm Like a Bird" was an instant hit and honestly fairly iconic in 2000's pop culture. Her first album Whoa, Nelly, containing "I'm Like a Bird", was released in late 2000 (before becoming well known) and eventually sold 2.5 million copies. The second single from that album "Turn Off the Lights" saw success as well. When Furtado released her second album, Folklore, in late 2003, it was a commercial failure. This was due to the sale of DreamWorks (Furtado's label) to Universal Music Group at the time, which caused Furtado's album to barely be promoted. Some say it was also because of the less "poppy" sounds on the album. In mid 2006, a little song called "Promiscuous" was released and thus created a second coming for Nelly Furtado. A second coming that faired even better than her first. "Promiscuous" reached #1 and was followed by parent album Loose, which reached #1, as well. Loose has sold over 2 million copies in the US. Four more singles charted from the album: "Maneater", "Say It Right", "All Good Things Come to an End" and "Do It". "Say It Right" earned Furtado her second #1. When the Loose era ended in 2007, the public didn't see Furtado until late 2009 when she released her Spanish album Mi Plan, which didn't get much reception in the US. Nelly Furtado then went away again and didn't come back until mid-2012 when she released her lead single, "Big Hoops (Bigger the Better)", to her fifth studio album The Spirit Indestructible. The lead single and the ones that followed failed to chart and The Spirit Indestructible only reached #79. I know I enjoyed the Whoa, Nelly and Loose eras, even though some say Furtado sold out during the Loose era. But honestly, listen to that whole album, its great. It seems to me that Nelly made two mistakes in her career, releasing Mi Plan and waiting too long in between albums. She lost her relevancy. I can say that I miss Nelly Furtado, do you? Chart History: Hot 100 I'm Like A Bird: #9 Turn Off the Lights: #5 Promiscuous: #1 Maneater: #16 Say It Right: #1 All Good Things Come to an End: #86 Do It: #88 Mainstream Top 40 I'm Like A Bird: #6 Turn Off the Lights: #3 ...On the Radio: #34 Powerless (Say What You Want): #30 Promiscuous: #1 Maneater: #24 Say It Right: #1 Do It: #28 Big Hoops (Bigger the Better): #40 Dance/Club Songs Turn Off the Light: #1 Powerless (Say What You Want): #5 Promiscuous: #1 Maneater: #1 Say It Right: #1 All Good Things Come to an End: #1 Do It: #1 Manos Al Aire: #26 Fuerte: #3 Big Hoops (Bigger the Better): #6 Parking Lot: #15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serendipity 7,821 Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 I like her debut more than Loose I'm Like A Bird is flawless See talent here-->http://bit.ly/2eqeUxK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FGGrayson 9,670 Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Loose is my less favorite album tbh 𝗟𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗚𝗮𝗴𝗮 • 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗲 • 𝗦𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗲-𝗘𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗼𝗿 • 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗼𝗻 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serendipity 7,821 Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Loose is my less favorite album tbh Her folk album is pure heavenly See talent here-->http://bit.ly/2eqeUxK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona Apple 13,006 Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 I know know Say it right and I don't even like it so.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creyk 17,001 Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Her sound with Timbaland was very distinct. He was her RedOne. I'd love it if they worked together again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serendipity 7,821 Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Her sound with Timbaland was very distinct. He was her RedOne. I'd love it if they worked together again. I prefer her doing her folk stuff Her songwriting shines better than mainstream music See talent here-->http://bit.ly/2eqeUxK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creyk 17,001 Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 I prefer her doing her folk stuff Her songwriting shines better than mainstream music Well what is her best song from her folk selection? (dont say I'm like a bird I know that one) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katsuki Bakugo 9,788 Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 I miss when she was good. If All You Ever Do Is Look Down On People, You Won't Be Able To Recognize Your Own Weaknesses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic 49,376 Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Justice for Spanish language bop Manos Al Aire Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupid 760 Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 I remember bopping so much to Loose back in high school Afraid, All good things, in gods hands >>>> Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serendipity 7,821 Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Well what is her best song from her folk selection? (dont say I'm like a bird I know that one)Try,Powerless,TOTL, Explode, On the Radio are flawless See talent here-->http://bit.ly/2eqeUxK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kermit 15,807 Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 I guess she meant it when she said all good things come to an end. “For me, insanity is super sanity. The normal is psychotic. Normal means lack of imagination, lack of creativity.” ― Jean Dubuffet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creyk 17,001 Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Try,Powerless,TOTL, Explode, On the Radio are flawless Try is really great Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serendipity 7,821 Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Try is really great I need to listen to her albums again now See talent here-->http://bit.ly/2eqeUxK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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