We just eliminated Lindsay, but we're not done with that era yet today.
So let's go back, back to the beginning...
Okay, so not
that far back.
(This tease never gets old for me)
Oh and
@iheartpoptarts I think you'll consider this a worthy substitute for a "The Climb" elimination.
#28. Hilary Duff - Fly - 7.788
Highest: 10 x 6 (
@GhettoPrincess,
@Hurricane Drunk,
@livefrommelbs,
@Sprockrooster,
Sprocky's BF,
@Martyn)
Lowest: 3 x 2 (
@Alouder98,
@iheartpoptarts)
My Score: 8
Voter Bloc 1: #16
Voter Bloc 2: #13
Voter Bloc 3: #23
Voter Bloc 4: #30
Voter Bloc 5: #26
Final Voters: #28
These checkpoints won't show it, but "Fly" was the song I said I wasn't thrilled about being at #10 in the early stages.
Charts: #20 (UK) #21 (Australia) #8 (Belgium) #11 (Ireland) #13 (Italy) #32 (Netherlands) #24 (New Zealand)
Release: The lead single for Hilary's second album
Hilary Duff, in August 2004.
Songwriters: Kara DioGuardi, John Shanks (producer)
Fun Facts: "Fly" can be found on the game
Karaoke Revolution Party. John Shanks received a Grammy for his production work in 2005 which included "Fly" as
small part of reasoning for the award. The music video was filmed in Worcester, MA
(why wasn't a fan of hers yet?) during her
Most Wanted Tour.
Hazey's Focus: This is her "Round & Round" for me, where I've had that ongoing battle of "do I like this or not?". Likewise, there was a time where I deleted "Fly" from my library as I think I just had heard it enough times. There's also something about her vocals being stretched out in the chorus that has always bugged me, because we all know Hilary doesn't have the strongest voice ever and these kind of songs simply don't work for like others do. That being said, there's some emotional power in the build-up and that same chorus does become a bit of an anthem despite the limited capabilities of Hilary's abilities.
Leave the discussion about the song's message at the door,
@iheartpoptarts (3) doesn't want to hear about it:
"I know it's supposed to be inspirational, but it's oh so miserable sounding."
It's a true rough patch in Hilary's catalogue if you ask
@Pecans (5):
"Fly is so messy to me. It really just doesn’t click with my like most of Hilary’s discography does."
@Sally_Harper (7) is the Patrick Star of the voting panel:
"I’ve somehow never heard this before in my life. This is probably a really weird comparison to make, but it reminds me of Evanescence’s Bring Me To Life. I don’t know what to make of that." No it's there, in fact Blender Magazine's review of "Fly" said it sounded like Evanescence.
@Remorque (7.5) and I truly think alike as far what the chorus does here and anybody who wonders why I love this kind of pop so much shouldn't be wondering anymore with all the 'Pop Punk Princess' references we're getting:
"This was Hilary tapping into the angsty early 00's Avril-pop rock and while I do appreciate the sentiment of the song, in the end I had to take off a couple of points, because Hilary's straining to hit those notes and it doesn't always sound good."
@unnameable (8) gets back to their usual one-word commentary by calling it
"OK".
@Martyn (9) gives us the British perspective of this era and reminds why I was so happy "The Getaway" was a promo single and could be added to the rate:
"It was an interesting choice for the first and only single from the Hilary Duff album to be a ballad. I love this song though, so we very pleased it was the 2nd UK single from Most Wanted after the self titled album wasn't released here."
We find out how
@Sprockrooster probably gets discounts for all the holidays he takes when
Sprocky's BF (10) reveals their career:
"As a flight attendant I approve of this song."
While some of us were hearing a struggle during the chorus,
@livefrommelbs (10) and
@GhettoPrincess (10) were hearing something completely different:
"SING IT SIS. I remember being absolutely gagged when this first came out. Hilary at the height of her powers, and some of the best vocals she ever did deliver." || "I feel this song is so underrated, her chorus vocals are probably some of the most powerful in her career and I love how empowering it is."
While
@Sprockrooster (1) tells us about the mistake he nearly made the last time Hilz had the spotlight on here in PJ-land:
"My 11 in the Hilary Duff-rate and I regret nothing, cause seriously what a life changing song."
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