In a Hollywood Reporter Interview w/Katy+Kacey, Katy hits the nail on why Uncon didn't do as well as many thought it would -- SO thankful she understands. And has such class in saying it... made me a happy girl, LOL!!!
Quote:
Katy: Because I was on "Unconditionally," and "Unconditionally" wasn't necessarily hitting like I wanted it to. [It peaked at No. 14 on the Hot 100.] And a lot of the reason was because everybody wanted to play "Dark Horse," because I put it out as like a preview track and it just never stopped. It's still got a lot of heat on it, even though we're launching another single ["Birthday"].
Musgraves: I wish I had that problem.
Perry: Well, soon enough, Sweetie. I've been doing this for a few more years than you.
It must have been a relief, after tying a record on your last album for the biggest number of No. 1 singles off one album, and then seeing "Unconditionally" struggle.
Perry: But also it was a ballad, and sometimes if you don't get a ballad right. … But it's not like I'm trying to beat my last streak. I think I'm doing OK with all of the different songs and choices. This time around it's really important for me to showcase me as an artist rather than just see if we can beat our own record, which would probably kill me. I think we're showing off the different flavors inside this record.
This time around it's really important for me to showcase me as an artist rather than just see if we can beat our own record, which would probably kill me. I think we're showing off the different flavors inside this record.
but 5-6 should be fine 
