Is Fergie on the brink of another smash hit?

Sun, Apr 13, 2008 at 06:13 AM EST

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chelsy Wed, Jul 11, 2007 at 03:25 PM EST

i love your song big girl dont cry im 10 i rock i love all your songs i like too singing your songs im good at singing like you but i ni good helpe you are good helpe for singing ps i wat too be a singer (:

Marshall Sat, Apr 7, 2007 at 03:30 AM EST

it's her Pink song. Go ferg. go.

Royale with Cheese Thu, Mar 29, 2007 at 09:44 AM EST

And I hate the fact that she calls herself "Duchess". Duchess of what? The trailer park? The ghetto? There isn't any royalty in America, sugar.

Nothing funnier than someone with no ties to any royal bloodline giving themselves a royal moniker. Kind of like Ciara calling herself Princess. Yeah, okay.

Even Courtney Love was annoying when she kept calling Michael Stipe "Pasha". Thank God he didn't buy into her heroin-induced rant.

If that's how we are going to roll, I'm going to start referring to myself as "Count", or "Marquee", or maybe even "Czar" (feel free to replace the 'c' with a 'z' at your discretion, people).

Ellipsian Tue, Mar 27, 2007 at 05:16 PM EST

MICHAEL SLEZAK--I must have you see my fortelling of the future (PART 2):

Okay, okay--not to toot my own proverbial horn TOO much or anything, but daaang!, my predictions went all the way back to October. C'mon, you gotta give props:

Ellipsian Tue, Oct 24, 2006 at 02:03 PM EST

Fergie's had a surprising amount of backlash in the past year, considering the mondo success of the Peas and her integral part in the group. Maybe it's overexposure or perceived lack of musical sophistication. Or the haters hatin' just 'cause. Whatever the case, the album is a surprising, diverse, solid listen and "Fergalicious" a fun, throwback diversion that will keep me movin' until a deeper cut ("Glamorous" or "Big Girls Don't Cry", anyone?) gets her some deserved respect.

Ellipsian Tue, Mar 27, 2007 at 05:09 PM EST

MICHAEL SLEZAK--I must have you see my fortelling of the future: Check it (and ignore the fact that I overused "natch")!

Ellipsian Thu, Jan 4, 2007 at 05:39 PM EST

Ah, Slezak. Once again you prove yourself to be my Soulmate In Pop Culture. I've been chiming in with "flossy, flossy" since the second time I heard this song, and I'm stickin' to it! "Glamorous" is one of my favorites on an album I swore--SWORE!--to hate, yet fell in love with once I put aside my preconceptions and actually listened (on AOL the week it came out, natch). If only Fergie will listen to me again (I sooo predicted "Glamorous" to be the upcoming single, natch) and release "Big Girls Don't Cry" next, she might show some range, earn some respect, and sell some albums (has "The Duchess" even gone gold yet!?).

Doug K Mon, Mar 26, 2007 at 07:22 PM EST

Michael! You're one of my favorite EW writers ever. But Fergie???????? And why doesn't anyone ever mention that she was on the worst show ever, KIDS INCORPORATED????

Stephanie Travitsky Mon, Mar 26, 2007 at 03:24 PM EST

Yeah exactly Ron.

Now she knows her ABC's, but ra-di-o's not Fergie free. Drat.

Ron Mexico Mon, Mar 26, 2007 at 02:37 PM EST

On the other hand, I think it's wonderful that Fergie shows us that she knows how to spell. She's one up on Jessica Simpson already...

Ron Mexico Mon, Mar 26, 2007 at 01:02 PM EST

Gotcha. Thanks. I sort of tuned out after the rich, white, celebutaunte set hijacked "bling, bling".

Joe C Mon, Mar 26, 2007 at 12:55 PM EST

Hmmm, I would never describe myself as hip, but flossing means showing off your jewelry.

Ron Mexico Mon, Mar 26, 2007 at 12:35 PM EST

Yes, well, if I knew the words to any of her songs other than that one, I'd be going all Weird Al on you guys.

On the other hand, I'm rather proud of the fact that I don't know any of them. I feel MUCH better about myself.

Although, Steph's is freaking comedy!

Hey, someone hipper than I am care to tell me just exactly what in the hell "flossy" means anyway?

Stephanie Travitsky Mon, Mar 26, 2007 at 12:28 PM EST

V(v) O(o) M(m) I(i) T(t) O(o) U(u) S(s)!
Vomitous, vomitous, vomitous,
vomitous, ooh, crappy, crappy!

Joe C Mon, Mar 26, 2007 at 12:21 PM EST

LOL! Good one, Ron!

Ron Mexico Mon, Mar 26, 2007 at 11:05 AM EST

HOW COME EVERY TIME FERG COMES AROUND, MY LUNCHIE-LUNCHIE-LUNCH CANNOT STAY DOWN? SAYIN' LUNCHIE-LUNCHIE-LUNCHIE!!!

Joe C Mon, Mar 26, 2007 at 11:02 AM EST

This sounds like a ballad that Gwen Stefani would sing. She does a good job of it, but it didn't hook me in right away. But have no fear, Michael, your girl's 'London Bridge' was the song of the year in '06; she'll always be cool in my eyes because of that tune. Everyone now: 'How come every time you come around/ My London Bridge....

Silv Mon, Mar 26, 2007 at 10:25 AM EST

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That would cure me of any Fergie love.

Telly B Mon, Mar 26, 2007 at 07:54 AM EST

Fergie and her marketing team are very smart.
After establishing her radio clout with three big dance-oriented ,fluffy party hits, now they release a song that actually showcases her voice and she can actually sing.
This will most likely be another big hit and will diversify her fanbase, because I'm sure that some people who wouldn't be caught dead listening to her usual speall-a-thonic songs, will be pleasantly surprised by the sweetness and the power of her actual singing voice...

Everett Mon, Mar 26, 2007 at 01:51 AM EST

Where is her forehead?
She has that marketable, even desirable ability to quickly pen superflous lyrics and melodies that sound good when her buddies from the Peas come in and add their sprinkle of vapid, post-modern enjoyableness. Best suited when a member of the band, not a girl on her own. Oh, and the rumors of Nicole Scherzinger leaving P.C.D. better be fake because those girls are goners without her... and i think i like those girls together.

shawn Mon, Mar 26, 2007 at 01:24 AM EST

you lost credablity.

Jesse Sun, Mar 25, 2007 at 01:52 PM EST

Fergalicious!! Big girls dont cry is my fave song off the album, so glad its her next single!! FERGIE 4 LIFE!!

Mak Sun, Mar 25, 2007 at 07:11 AM EST

I love how the lyrics in Fergie's songs are so often just her spelling out random words. She's like Sesame Street with boobs.

nicko Sun, Mar 25, 2007 at 01:13 AM EST

Fergie has NO TALENT whatsoever. I'd rather listen to Sanjaya sing for an hour than listen to her whole CD.

yUCK Sun, Mar 25, 2007 at 01:09 AM EST

eeewwwww. she/he needs to shut the #$%* up.

Fatima Sat, Mar 24, 2007 at 11:19 PM EST

Whoaaaa am I listening to Wild Orchid again?

Jael Sat, Mar 24, 2007 at 09:47 PM EST

I can't think of a single thing to like about her aside from all the unintentionally comedic material she gives me for my "Open Letters to the Radio" on my blog.

Eric Sat, Mar 24, 2007 at 03:21 PM EST

Love me some Fergie Ferg. I was so ashamed for so long. And yes she spells and makes up words like "risiculous" but you know what, her CD is one of the best of the year. Be out and proud. It's cool to love Fergie. Plus she's going to be in Grindhouse. Oh yeah.

Sat, Mar 24, 2007 at 02:57 PM EST

Yes! I love this song too and I'm so glad she released this song as her next single. I hope it takes off just like all the rest, so she'll have a reason to release a fifth (please "Clumsy!!!).

Lindsey Fri, Mar 23, 2007 at 11:20 PM EST

I just find it funny that the songs that I initially liked right off the bat upon hearing her album back in September have become singles. . . in the order that I liked them. It's weird. I control Fergie's single releases, subconsciously. Now why is it that my wallet isn't as fat as hers is?

If I've said it once, I've said it a million times --- she's making the millions, so she must be doing something right.

Although this was the one song I hoped didn't make it on the radio. Because all the overplay will kill it for me (as it's successfully done everything else).

McGee Fri, Mar 23, 2007 at 11:07 PM EST

I knew she had a good voice; I don't think this song really shows it off that much. I just can't get into it lyrically, and that ruins it for me. I do think it's better than Fergilicious (sp? not that that seems to matter to her), both lyrically and in general, but that's not really saying much.

Not Again Fri, Mar 23, 2007 at 10:36 PM EST

She is a complete waste. Really, she's barely one step above Paris Hilton talent-wise. "Fergalicious" (did I even spell that crap right?) is a poorly veiled rip-off of JJ Fad's "Supersonic". I hate her. Just totally hate her.

jason Fri, Mar 23, 2007 at 09:00 PM EST

i was waiting for her to release a "good" song, with actual singing in it. "clumsy" and "all that i got" are the 2 best songs on the CD with "girls" a close 3rd. kudos to her for releasing a good "song".

Mary Fri, Mar 23, 2007 at 08:41 PM EST

I am no longer ashamed of my Fergie love. Her songs always get me dancing, and she's not afraid of being cheesy and fun and spelling things out.

aron Fri, Mar 23, 2007 at 08:18 PM EST

Hopefully this will be the last single off the album, cause I can't stand her! But I'm sure she'll "re-package and add Spanish translated songs" to it and release it again, and again...oh wait that's Beyonce.

She's too trashy to take seriously and too annoying to have fun to.

rakeem Fri, Mar 23, 2007 at 07:40 PM EST

Looks like Fergie-Ferg wants her own "Irreplaceable". The song doesn't suck, I love the fact that she lets people know she actually can sing, but it aint great. It's like she builds up to something that never takes off, all that momentum and it goes nowhere. Lackluster in my humble opionion, no "Fergalicious" but better than "Glamorous"! And at least she didn't spell in this one. My Grade: C+

h3ff Fri, Mar 23, 2007 at 07:33 PM EST

Bleh. It was forgotten the moment it ended.

Chris Fri, Mar 23, 2007 at 07:27 PM EST

I listened to it for about 2 minutes. I know that soon enough I will not be able to turn on the radio with out hearing it.

Not a bad song, but I am sure it will irritate me when I hear it twice an hour. Radio is so corrupt and limited.

BrandonP Fri, Mar 23, 2007 at 06:34 PM EST

You're certainly not alone. Despite some of the cheezy lyrics, (Really? Jacks and Uno cards?), it's a fun song with much more depth than Ms. Ferguson's last three singles. Plus, the melody is gorgeous and will be stuck in your head for days. The perfect song for a warm, breezy summer evening.

BrandonP Fri, Mar 23, 2007 at 06:33 PM EST

You're certainly not alone. Despite some of the cheezy lyrics, (Really? Jacks and Uno cards?), it's a fun song with much more depth than Ms. Ferguson's last three singles. Plus, the melody is gorgeous and will be stuck in your head for days. The perfect song for a warm, breezy summer evening.

danoplacek Fri, Mar 23, 2007 at 06:25 PM EST

> THANK YOU FOR COMING OUT OF THE FERGIE CLOSET, MICHAEL! I, too, AM LOVING Fergie's debut CD. If anyone out there doesn't have this yet (please tell me who!) then you MUST buy it pronto! Amazing set of pipes that aren't showcased too much on the first three NUMBER ONE singles, (that's right, haters)! BUY 'THE DUTCHESS' NOW!

danoplacek Fri, Mar 23, 2007 at 06:24 PM EST

> THANK YOU FOR COMING OUT OF THE FERGIE CLOSET, MICHAEL! I, too, AM LOVING Fergie's debut CD. If anyone out there doesn't have this yet (please tell me who!) then you MUST buy it pronto! Amazing set of pipes that aren't showcased too much on the first three NUMBER ONE singles, (that's right, haters)! BUT DUTCHESS NOW!

Phil Fri, Mar 23, 2007 at 06:23 PM EST

Michael we tend to agree on alot of things, and I said it back in Septemeber, that Fergie's cd, was probably one of the best Pop cds of 2006! I'd like to think alot of fans were left scratching their heads when "LONDON BRIDGE" debuted, and everyone assumed Ms. Ferguson was trying to make it acceptable for white girls to rap (its 2007, but this is STILL NOT a cool trend.) THE DUTCHESS is one of my favorite cds, and there are still so many GREAT tracks from it that could be potential singles. "BIG GIRLS DON'T CRY" is a great song, but I implore folks to still check out "CLUMSY", "ALL THAT I GOT (THE MAKE-UP SONG)", "PEDESTAL" & "VOODOO DOLL" and the closing ballad, "FINALLY". "FERGALICIOUS" & "GLAMOROUS" were only the appetizers, go check out the full entree & bring a big appetite!

Justin Fri, Mar 23, 2007 at 06:15 PM EST

You're alone Michael. She infuriates me. If she's going to spell, she needs to do it correctly... in fact, I've got my own blog post trashing her.