WPLJ to add Mystery... Options

[GiovanniPrego]

After speaking with one of the DJs earlier today, it appears that WPLJ in NYC will add Mystery to the playlist next Tuesday, if, and I quote, "the requests keep coming"

Go to wplj.com and email Race Taylor...look at the contact list

[Soxwsc]

Unfortunately it seems like the only ones who care about getting this single added to radio are the hardcore Live fans and a few Chris fans. The buzz over the song was basically non-existant, even though it was performed in front of 200 million people. I heard from more than a few people that said they didn't care for the song. I'll be shocked if this gets any airplay.

In retrospect, I think it was a bad move to perform a new single that no one had heard. If Live had performed Lightning Crashes, everyone would have sang along, and it would've generated an enormous buzz for Live. Lightning Crashes would've hit #1 on iTunes, and then all the media would've picked up on that. Then the word would spread that Live has a new cd coming out on the 6th.. and then after Awake hit #1, Live would be back in the spotlight just in time for the release of SFBM. Oh well, the more attention on Live's latest release, the more crap we'd be hearing. What I'm trying to say is.. the buzz is over, and I'm fine with that.

[SJN1279]

Unfortunately it seems like the only ones who care about getting this single added to radio are the hardcore Live fans and a few Chris fans. The buzz over the song was basically non-existant, even though it was performed in front of 200 million people. I heard from more than a few people that said they didn't care for the song. I'll be shocked if this gets any airplay.

In retrospect, I think it was a bad move to perform a new single that no one had heard. If Live had performed Lightning Crashes, everyone would have sang along, and it would've generated an enormous buzz for Live. Lightning Crashes would've hit #1 on iTunes, and then all the media would've picked up on that. Then the word would spread that Live has a new cd coming out on the 6th.. and then after Awake hit #1, Live would be back in the spotlight just in time for the release of SFBM.

I have to disagree with you. If LIVE sang Lightning Crashes or I Alone, it may have helped Throwing Copper or Awake(both got a huge boost anyway from Live's appearance on Idol alone), but it would have done nothing for Mystery or their new CD. Playing Mystery on Idol, at least gave the song a chance to pick up on radio. Singing Lightning Crashes would have been the equivalent of Meat Loaf singing whatever hit song he sang on AI. I didn't see any of Meat Loaf's songsshooting up on Itunes.

It would have made no sense for Epic to promote a song that isn't even on their label in front of 30 million people. Mystery at least got exposure and SFBM debuted at #8 with digital downloads. If they sang Lightning Crashes, that wouldn't have been the case.

Also, those I spoke to really liked Mystery and Live's performance on Idol. WPLJ DJ's even commented how good the song was. As I've said numerous times, Epic is at fault. Especially since Live is on a distribution branch who's artists barely ever get any radio airplay.

[beau99]

Especially since Live is on a distribution branch who's artists barely ever get any radio airplay.

Not exactly. Switchfoot and Chevelle are also on RED Distribution, and they both get played once an hour on multiple formats.

[SJN1279]

Not exactly. Switchfoot and Chevelle are also on RED Distribution, and they both get played once an hour on multiple formats.

Are they really? Well the new stuff by Switchfoot really didn't pick up well. Even though I thought both singles were pretty good. Chevelle, I don't follow. I'll have to check that out though.

[beau99]

Well the new stuff by Switchfoot really didn't pick up well.

It doesn't help that they made craptastic album except for a song or two.

[SJN1279]

It doesn't help that they made craptastic album except for a song or two.

I agree totally. I liked Stars and We Are One Tonight, but thats about it.