With a performance on Idol's results show Thursday in the cards, HITS Daily Double is predicting Danny Gokey's debut album My Best Days to open with numbers between 45-50k. This would put his debut opening week sales below releases from fellow third-place finalists Elliott Yamin (Elliott Yamin, 90k), but ahead of season-mate Allison Iraheta (Just Like You, 32k) and Melinda Doolittle (Coming Back to You, 10.9k) (no numbers were available for Kimberley Locke's debut One Love).
This figure are fairly close to my original prediction of 43k copies. Be sure to be back here next week when Billboard will (hopefully) have final sales data available.
Showing posts with label coming back to you. Show all posts
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Wednesday, March 3, 2010
HITS predix: Danny Gokey's 'My Best Days' to debut with 45-50k
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Melinda Doolittle performs "It's Your Love" on 'Ellen'
Melinda Doolittle finally made an appearance on national television to promote her debut album, Coming Back to You, as she performed the album's first single, "It's Your Love," on an episode of Ellen that aired today. Watch the performance below:
Melinda will next appear at the grand opening of Disney's "American Idol: The Experience" with nearly 30 of her Idol friends tomorrow, at which she will take part in a motorcade that will begin at 4:30 p.m. ET.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Out today: Melinda Doolittle's 'Coming Back to You'
After many delays, Melinda Doolittle finally unleashes her debut album Coming Back to You. The album, which will be released via Hi Fi Recordings, is a dedication of sorts to the jazz and rhythm-oriented music of the past.
Also finding its way onto iTunes today is Jennifer Hudson's rousing rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Sunday's Super Bowl. Links to purchase the aforementioned can be found below:
Albums
Melinda Doolittle, Coming Back to You
Amazon - ($) - Buy
Amazon MP3 - ($) - Buy
Barnes & Noble - ($9.09) - Buy
Best Buy - ($12.99) - Buy
iTunes - ($9.99) - Buy
Sears - ($7.19) - Buy
Target - ($9.49) - Buy
Walmart - ($9.00) - Buy
Singles
Jennifer Hudson, "The Star-Spangled Banner"
iTunes - ($0.99) - Buy
Melinda recently performed at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn., on Sat., Jan. 31. Jennifer will next appear at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards on Sun., Feb. 8 on CBS.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Album review: Melinda's 'Coming Back to You'
Once a frontrunner for the ‘Idol’ crown on the series’ sixth season, Melinda Doolittle is taking things a little bit easier nowadays. Although she has done some touring and other music-related projects since ending her ‘Idol’ adventure, she finally puts out her debut album, ‘Coming Back to You,’ to the delight of fans worldwide.
Doolittle kicks off the disc with the zany “Fundamental Things,” where she is able to reintroduce herself as a fun girl. She sings about dancing barefoot on broken glass and running through the streets while asking to get back to things that are important in life. The track definitely showcases her personality well.
On the first single, “It’s Your Love,” Doolittle utilizes the throwback sound that is on her album to its fullest potential, as the ‘60s-era strings and jazz instrumentation blend magically with her vocal style. The throwback theme continues as she moves forward a decade on “Wonderful,” which would fit right in on radio in the ‘70s.
The title track, “Coming Back to You,” is a smooth R&B track that tells of Doolittle’s infatuation with her lover that makes her return to him no matter what happens in the relationship. “I Will Be” is recorded in a similar vein that actually includes more of a hook than many of the tracks featured on the album. It would be a great single choice.
Where Doolittle really spices things up is on “Declaration of Love.” The song is uplifting, as she pledges her allegiance “to the heavens above” in a declaration of love to her man. Backup singers give “Declaration” an extra kick of life.
At the same time, “Dust Your Broom” displays her sassy side (“I’m gonna get up in the morning / I believe I‘ll dust my broom”) and puts the listener in a energized mood. “Walkin’ Blues” is similar in that it gives Doolittle the liberty to be a little nonsensical and use her doo-wop skills.
The absolute best track on ‘You’ is “If I’m Not In Love,” which provides Doolittle with a memorable platform to launch her commitment to her lover. The high note at the song’s closing is a great way to cap off the performance.
On the ballad front, Doolittle slows things down on “The Best of Everything” in an effort to show off her outstanding vocal control. The fact that she does not need to reach for a high note makes the performance that much more respectable. Similarly, “I’ll Never Stop Loving You” is easy listening at its core, and sounds like it could be out of a classic Disney animated film.
And then there is the rousing spiritual “We Will Find a Way.” This track highlights Doolittle’s faith, as she exclaims that all things happen for a reason (“We will sail above these waters / there are more than seven wonders to be seen”).
Doolittle finishes up ‘You’ with “Wonder Why,” a subdued ballad that is more about her vocals than it is the accompanying keyboard. It is the perfect way to close out the album because it leaves behind the busy instrumentation that is found on all the other tracks.
It is fair to say that Melinda Doolittle’s ‘Coming Back to You’ will not be a huge hit on the sales charts. It is everything that mainstream popular music is not. But that is in fact what gives the album life, and will in turn bring it much critical acclaim.
Buy on iTunes & Amazon.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Free download - Melinda Doolittle's "Coming Back to You"
In anticipation of her upcoming release, Melinda Doolittle is rewarding fans with a free download of "Coming Back to You," the title track of her album. To download the track just sign up for Melinda's newsletter when prompted on your next visit to her official site, MelindaDoolittle.com.
Coming Back to You will be online and in stores nationwide on Tues., Feb. 3.
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