[Alvajay]

the performance was so underwhelming visually it was nice but first and foremost should be the vocals and i don't wanna be mean but let's be real her vocals were so off this performance and a theme like the MV would have been nicer but she still got a standing ovation

[musiclvr86]

No way she'll be singing this at the Grammy's. Thats a little over 2 months from now and this song will be well past it's peak by then. I see her doing a new single and possibly a duet with John. I honestly don't see much more in the way of U.S. promo for Unconditionally. This was the show that would hopefully give it a push, but it clearly hasn't done much to help. Only thing else we can hope for is The Voice performance

[h.u.r.r.i.c.a.n.e]

Mess at the cultural appropriation comments on YouTube...

[heartbeats]

no way she's doing this at the grammys. there would be a new single by february.

[heartbeats]

Originally posted by h.u.r.r.i.c.a.n.e

Mess at the cultural appropriation comments on YouTube...

called this the first time i saw the performance

tbh tho i was disappointed she didn't go with the glam renaissance theme.

[musiclvr86]

Poor Katy. People just aren't here for the Queen's ballads being #1

[rue005]

It was visually an amazing performance. But I think she should have saved the EMAs performance for tonight, it could have made a bigger impact with the audience, and of course more sales.

[Kat]

1D have four songs ahead of Unconditionally and a couple are promo singles, so who knows how long they'll last. It will look pretty messy if there's no movement, but at least it had a new peak. I'm hoping an iTunes banner will materialize sometime in the future (and that the video will be put on iTunes).

[rue005]

I don't know what Capitol wants with this single. The promotion has not been as "flawless" as other singles. It doesn't seem like they want to invest a lot this time

[lycunthrope]

Her performance was okay tonight. I don't even care about this going number one, I just thought it'd be at least in the top ten by now.

I wonder how Dark Horse would have ended up compared to this.

[MDJD11]

I think it's all PERFECT. Who cares if Unconditionally doesn't go #1. It will reach top 10 believe me. Ballads are always tricky and they need controversial videos in a sense (see wrecking ball and stay). Capitol wants longevity and they are getting it with her sales. She has nothing to worry about and roar is still somewhat at its prime. I get it katy and Capitol, even though others may not.

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Originally posted by MDJD11

I think it's all PERFECT. Who cares if Unconditionally doesn't go #1. It will reach top 10 believe me. Ballads are always tricky and they need controversial videos in a sense (see wrecking ball and stay). Capitol wants longevity and they are getting it with her sales. She has nothing to worry about and roar is still somewhat at its prime. I get it katy and Capitol, even though others may not.

thank you for giving us light and hope

[DreamOn]

Ppl here blaming Katy's vocals for the song not blasting to a higher position when Wide Awake and Firework exist in her discography

[Glass]

^ DH peaked at #17, Uncle was #16 this week

[Daymond1998]

Originally posted by Glass

^ DH peaked at #17, Uncle was #16 this week

Oops, thought it debuted @13.

[genetic fail]

Yall are so spoiled! Have a little faith

Anyway, I think it was the video that wasn't too effective. All my friends who liked the lyric video were disappointed by the music video too. I was a bit as well. The video lacks emotion

[Blood Orange Sun]

A stripped down performance like that would've been more effective I think:

[bobbymfw]

Originally posted by rue005

I don't know what Capitol wants with this single. The promotion has not been as "flawless" as other singles. It doesn't seem like they want to invest a lot this time

You HAVE to be kidding me?!

The billboards, the music video, lyric video, EMA and AMA performance (the latter likely being her most expensive performance ever), and the outright payola. Not to mention, her team gave this single the pimp spot of the year by releasing it in the 4th quarter. I'm sure I'm missing even more. This song doesn't scream "smash" to me, but they are clearly pumping this thing with steroids.

[heartbeats]

what's up with Katy's diction?

her pronunciation of "unconditionally" is getting worse she went from uncle de seanawli to HUNKledeshawnali tonight

[TheDreamer]

it's hard to see Katy underperforming now!