Beyoncé's 2011 single RTW has long since been deemed a 'flop'. Almost 5 years from its release, it is evident that the #29 peaking single has penetrated pop culture in a way that the 3 top ten hits from Femme Fatale have not.
The song’s current #69 position on iTunes off the back of a mere ~30 second performance on a lip sync game show is further evidence of its recognition.
Why is this?