crazygato 457 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 Like DWAS???🤔 Witnessing the unexpected and humongous success of DWAS, I was wondering of Gaga’s imperial phase and how “You And I”, her first officially released “ballad”, would have fared as a “buzz” single before starting the Born This Way era. Would people have liked it? Would it have been a huge success? Personally, Gaga was unstoppable in that era and if she had released it as a cute radio single for the holidays in 2010, it would have been extremely popular and would get people talking and holding their breath for what was to come. It would have showcased a different side to her during the time when she was dominating the pop music sphere. It would have been such a weird and unexpected moment, while still keeping the mystique and unpredictability. The BTW era is so fascinating to me, so many promises, so messy yet so perfect, and many “what ifs” surrounding it. Many things were planned and then unplanned / scrapped, unexpected fails/ successes, a great ball of titanic ambition which I love! I pick and question “You And I “ being a buzz single because I feel it doesn’t really fit in the BTW era rollout and would have fared better as unrelated to the era and rollout. IM NOT SAYING IT SHOULD BE KEPT OFF THE ALBUM, IT BELONGS THERE. If it had been a success it’s just no doubt it would have been on the album anyway, and Gaga was very passionate about it. Anyway, what are your thoughts? Would “You And I” have been her 2010/2011 DWAS??? Discuss! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economy 47,674 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 This might be controversial i dunno but honestly i was never in love with You and I. I dont hate it but i dont love it Several ballads or power ballads I like more: - Ill Never Love Again (my fav actually) - Is that alright (one of my fav Gaga vocals) - Million Reasons - Hold My Hand (my wedding song btw) - Dope (unusual song but in a good way) You and I is an ok song but feels very Country vanilla to me. I cant get excited for it and Ive maybe listened to it only a couple times in the last 10 years tbh 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artdoll 45,524 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 I think that if they chose to release You and I as a promo single before the era began, it probably would've done them a disservice? You and I doesn't really sound like anything else off of Born This Way. It fits well into the album, but, sonically it's in its own realm so to speak, if that makes sense? Releasing a soft-rock country influenced ballad as a promo single for an album that's mostly pop, edm, industrial and house probably would've been confusing to the GP and potentially the fans alike. At least, I think that people would've probably expected its sound [Born This Way] to be different and it could've put the era on a rocky path at first. I don't think it would've performed poorly, but having just dropped singles such as Bad Romance, Telephone & Alejandro...I don't know if it would've necessarily been a big hit either? It would've been stark in contrast to what people had already come to know and love (and expect?). It's interesting to think about though! ｡ﾟ☁ glued up, sometimes it's too much ☁ ﾟ｡ 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FATCAT 59,123 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 It kind of was? She performed it a few times before it came out at the Monster Ball 2.0 I can't be free if my hands are tied... 🧟♀️👰🏻 1 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Very Gaga Holida 21,400 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 It would’ve went #1 on the Hot 100 for sure cause it was right after TFM and it would’ve been frontloaded like Born This Way was despite the very mixed reception, but I don’t think it would’ve stayed #1 for six weeks and I think it would’ve hurt the future singles and therefore the album itself. I think ARTPOP was (commercially) the right time to release a ballad as the lead single 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco 7,027 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 22 minutes ago, A Very Gaga Holida said: It would’ve went #1 on the Hot 100 for sure cause it was right after TFM and it would’ve been frontloaded like Born This Way was despite the very mixed reception, but I don’t think it would’ve stayed #1 for six weeks and I think it would’ve hurt the future singles and therefore the album itself. I think ARTPOP was (commercially) the right time to release a ballad as the lead single See I'd argue it was Joanne where she should have lead with a ballad on the back of the chaos that was the ARTPOP era and the damage it did to her GP appeal. Million Reasons would have had a better reception than Perfect Illusion (which shouldn't have been a single lol). I think Applause was the right choice for ARTPOP's lead & I think in the modern streaming era they'd have been able to respond to the love for Do What U Want after Swinefest more effectively (even with the scrapped MV). 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodeckDanny 2,239 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 imagine You and I being the lead single of Joanne? Where would it have peaked instead of PI? Listen to my debut pop single 'Want You Bad'! (link on Insta) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madame Goo Goo 3,697 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 9 hours ago, FATCAT said: It kind of was? She performed it a few times before it came out at the Monster Ball 2.0 I think she even performed it on The Today Show in 2010 Lady Gaga doesn't owe us anything Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killa 15,967 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 Lol im really feverish i read. I read wizard and i Was confused 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeMo 3,741 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 Always annoyed me that her team decided to use you and I as a single. www.youtube.com/jmremixes 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeafBug 7,497 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 (edited) Scheiße was Gaga’s choice for single #4. Edited January 10 by LeafBug Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bornthisway135 432 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 In a way, it was a buzz single. She played it throughout the Monster Ball Tour then added Born This Way once it was released. So were hyped long before Born This Way came out. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnglerfishbraBENUS 5,647 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 it went number 1 on itunes on album release week didn’t it? it absolutely should have been a pre album single. it would have gone #1 from hype and radio etc. i’ve always thought this. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnglerfishbraBENUS 5,647 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 2 hours ago, JoeMo said: Always annoyed me that her team decided to use you and I as a single. but why? lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decodekid 27,046 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 11 minutes ago, AnglerfishbraBENUS said: but why? lol Same honestly, personally it was good, a palate cleanser for the GP and technically worked Long Live Gretchen Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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