I found it interesting that many artists had passed on a song that eventually became MEGA hits. These artists had songs that were written for them or have written the song themselves but either passed it on or felt it wasn't strong enough for their respective albums.
Baby One More Time was originally written for TLC but they passed it citing it was too immature for their tastes. Umbrella was written by Stewart and The Dream with Britney in mind but her label rejected it since Blackout had a full track listing. Disturbia was written by Chris Brown himself but passed on the track to his then girlfriend Rihanna 'cause he felt it was more suited for a girl. The rest is history as we know all the three songs went on to smash not only stateside, but worldwide.
Lady GaGa originally wrote "Telephone" for Britney Spears, but ended up using it for herself and collaborating with Beyonce on it. We haven't heard it yet, but I'm sure it'll be hot.
Miss Indepdent for Christina Aguilera. She still co-wrote the song but passed it up and Kelly Clarkson took it and it became Kelly's first (non AI related single) to be top 10.
Interesting that they all have to do with Britney or Rihanna.
I can't see TLC doing BOMT, I can't see Chris doing Disturbia (), and I definitely can't see Britney doing Umbrella... I don't think any of them missed out. It's just serendipity.
Funny how majority of these were written for Brit and Rihanna.
I could actually see Mary singing Umbrella for some awkward reason. lol. Christina Milian is a fool to turn down SOS, it fits her well IMO.
Honestly, the artist that got the song made it what it was. They wouldn't have been smashes if they were with the artists that turned them down
the honest truth. however, christina milian will forever remain the biggest dumbass for refusing "SOS" .... that single song made Rihanna a superstar and resulted in Christina "marrying" for tracks and being the dreams second irelevant baby-mama.....
Bleeding Love was initially for Jesse McCartney, written by Jesse and then his record compay didn't like it, Leona Lewis snatched it for her X Factor debut single.