It's now time to reveal the top Britney single as voted for by you, the members of Popjustice. Will it be dancefloor electropop stomper,
Toxic? Or will it be the beautiful, tear-jerker piano ballad,
Everytime? Before the winner is announced, we shall take a look at both the songs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOZuxwVk7TU
This was released as the second single from Britney's fourth studio album,
In The Zone. It is to date a classic pop song and is undoubtedly one of the best Britney has recorded. It peaked at the Number 1 top spot on the UK Singles Chart and Number 9 on the US Billboard Hot 100 making it a chart success. It is also a groundbreaking song for Spears' career as it earned Britney her first and to date, only Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording. It also earned her an Ivor Novello Award for Most Performed Work. The video for Toxic is also very memorable as it features Britney in several iconic outfits, such as a see through body suit, an air hostess costume and a biking attire with bright red hair. It is also one of her most critically successful songs, receiving praise for it's lyrics, catchiness and hooks. It has been covered by many artists such as Example, Alexandra Burke, A Static Lullaby and the cast of Glee.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YzabSdk7ZA
This was released as the third single from
In The Zone. It is considered the greatest ballad that Britney has recorded in her entire career and one of her most meaningful songs to her fans. Spears co-wrote this song with fellow writer, Annette Stamatelatos. The song was a great success in Britain, peaking at the Number 1 top spot on the UK Singles Charts. It peaked at Number 15 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The music video for the song is one of Spears' most memorable and controversial. It was directed by controversial director/photographer, David LaChapelle. In the video, Spears plays herself and it shows her cracking under the pressures of fame and love. It features her head bleeding and her drowning in the bathtub, causing her to be rushed to hospital. It caused a stir due to the graphic nature and the nudity during the scenes in the bathtub.
And now it's time to reveal which song has won.
What is the best Britney single according to the voters of Popjustice?
Baby can't you see I'm calling?
Notice me, take my hand.
Okay, the winner is..............
...Finishing with an average score of
9.17:
Official Music Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOZuxwVk7TU
A Static Lullaby Cover:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xwXOj55nIY
Glee Cast Version:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWjtndZ0_o0
Circus Tour Performance:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoPknTL397E
Onyx Hotel Tour Performance:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zII1Xq66GqY
Everytime finished with an average score of
9.04. I'd like to thank everyone for voting. I enjoyed doing this and writing up the pieces on each song every day. Was fun. Kinda sad it's over as it was great for passing time. Hope you're all reasonably pleased with the winner.
