You guys do know a song doesn't have to go #1 or even "smash" to be remembered as a classic track? I can name several songs from 'I'm A Slave 4 U' which didn't even go Top 10 to something even more recent 'Bad Romance' which didn't go #1. Also most of the classics from the 90s barely went Top10 let alone #1.
Why do you guys value chart positions so much
Real fans of music knows this is actually a brilliant single selection. Just hope for some promotion and a great music video.