It became Spears' best-selling single in the country since her debut "Baby One More Time" (1998). [37], The video begins with Spears at a vanity, putting Curious on and earrings by Bulgari. [15][16][17] Described as a sequel to "Toxic", the concept was again pitched to director Kahn by Spears. [5][6][7] However, it became her first studio album not to debut atop the US Billboard 200debuting at number twobut nevertheless produced "Gimme More", Spears' first Billboard Hot 100 top-three hit since her debut "Baby One More Time" (1998). Includes news, biography, photos, tour dates, audio, and video. [22] She stated that Circus marked the longest time she had spent recording an album, adding: "I think it is more urban [] I'm writing every day, right here at the piano in this living room"[23] and also described the album as her best work to date.[24]. Justin Timberlake. [57], In September 2008, it was announced Circus would be released on December 2, Spears' 27th birthday;[58] it shared its release date with the similarly titled album The Circus by British group Take That. Vdeo tomado por mi Britney Spears performing Circus 1 de febrero 2017 Britney Spears performing at planet hollywood Las Vegas (Piece Of Me)February 2017no. It was favourably compared to the videos of "I'm a Slave 4 U" and "Boys" (2002). In the second verse, she dances with a chair and a whip wearing a nude bra covered in leaves. Fortunately the other 18,272 fans in attendance did"; Spears' official website also posted a list of positive reviews from a number of fans. "Circus" was written by Dr. Luke, Benny Blanco and Claude Kelly, while produced by Luke and Blanco. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of hundred to reviews from mainstream critics, Circus received an average score of 64, based on 22 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Britney Spears - Circus: Making The Video Britney Spears 9.98M subscribers Subscribe 5.9K Share Save 522K views 13 years ago Music video by Britney Spears performing Circus: Making. Liked Songs. In the middle of the video, the cylinder screen surrounding the stage started to rise, while Spears appeared on the video and shot Hilton with a crossbow, causing him to fall backwards onto the floor. She walks through an aisle while dancing suggestively with several circus dancers. [41] It was also nominated for Best Video in the MTV Europe Music Awards 2009, but lost to Beyonc's "Single Ladies". Britney Spears: Love Songs The pop monarch shifts into downtempo mode. 12/10/2008. Ships from and sold by PERFUME SALES INC. Get it Jan 6 - 11. She has appeared in several films, television shows, and commercials. 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[35] Spears chose Lawrence, since he was the "only person who could capture it, make it really twisted, eccentric and different". From a young age, Britney was always fixing to be a star with idols such as Madonna, Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston, the young Britney could always be heard singing, no matter what else was going on around her. (C) 2008 Zomba Recording, LLC. Follow the official 7clouds playlist on Spotify : https://lnkfi.re/7cloudsSpotify Britney Spears - Circus (Lyrics) Download / Stream: https://spoti.fi/2SJsUcZ Turn on notifications to stay updated with new uploads! Listen the song on all platforms: https://BritneySpears.lnk.to/listenYD Britney Spearshttps://BritneySpears.lnk.to/subscribeYDhttps://BritneySpears.lnk.to/followFIhttps://BritneySpears.lnk.to/followIIhttps://BritneySpears.lnk.to/followTIhttps://BritneySpears.lnk.to/followSIhttps://BritneySpears.lnk.to/followWI Follow our Spotify playlists: http://bit.ly/7cloudsSpotify 7clouds:https://open.spotify.com/user/7cloudsmusichttps://soundcloud.com/7cloudsmusichttps://audiomack.com/7cloudsmusichttps://facebook.com/7cloudsofficialhttps://discord.com/invite/d5Arh8Yhttps://twitter.com/7cloudsmusichttps://instagram.com/7cloudshttps://tiktok.com/@7cloudshttps://7clouds.org Lyrics: Britney Spears - Circus[Verse 1]There's only two types of people in the worldThe ones that entertain and the ones that observeWell, baby, I'm a put-on-a-show kinda girlDon't like the backseat, gotta be first (Oh, oh)I'm like the ringleader, I call the shots (Call the shots)I'm like a firecracker, I make it hot[Pre-Chorus]When I put on a showI feel the adrenaline movin' through my veinsSpotlight on me and I'm ready to breakI'm like a performer, the dance floor is my stageBetter be ready, hope that you feel the same[Chorus]All eyes on me in the center of the ringJust like a circusWhen I crack that whip, everybody gon' tripJust like a circusDon't stand there watchin' me, follow meShow me what you can doEverybody let go, we can make a dance floorJust like a circus[Verse 2]There's only two types of guys out thereOnes that can hang with me and ones that are scaredSo, baby, I hope that you came preparedI run a tight ship, so bewareI'm like the ringleader, I call the shots (I call the shots)I'm like a firecracker, I make it hot[Pre-Chorus]When I put on a showI feel the adrenaline movin' through my veinsSpotlight on me and I'm ready to breakI'm like a performer, the dance floor is my stageBetter be ready, hope that you feel the same[Chorus]All eyes on me in the center of the ringJust like a circusWhen I crack that whip, everybody gon' tripJust like a circusDon't stand there watchin' me, follow meShow me what you can doEverybody let go, we can make a dance floorJust like a circus[Breakdown]Let's goLet me see what you can doI'm runnin' this (Like-like-like-like a circus)Yeah, like a what? [82][l] The song has sold over 3,500,000 digital downloads in the United States. Barcode and Other Identifiers Barcode: 194398003214 Other Versions (5 of 76) View All Britney Spears - Womanizer (Director's Cut) (Official HD Video) 3:47 Britney Spears - Circus (Official HD Video) 3:35 Britney Spears - If U Seek Amy (Official HD Video) 3:46 The song's lyrics talk about being an entertainer and putting on shows. . [157] After the song was announced as the third single from the album in January 2009, American radio stations were unsure about playing it due to its double entendre in the chorus; WFLZ-FM produced their own edit of the song, titled "If U See Amy". Video monetization. [1] It is her second best-selling digital single in the country. Tags: spears bikini. May has brought Britney in a gold monokini and surrounded by chains as she bronzed herself in a desert for her new 2016 Glory album cover, with yesterdays pool-bobbing bikini photos proving that the gorgeous figure isnt just for the albums. Effects were provided by Solotech. However, the exhibitors denied these claims. To further promote the album, Spears embarked on the world tour The Circus Starring Britney Spears (2009). A global commercial success, the album debuted atop the US Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 505,000 copies, becoming her fifth number-one album. Filed Under: Stars Tagged With: Britney Spears, Britney Spears Teases Drastic Haircut In Topless Video, Kevin Federline Removes Britney Spears Videos Amid Backlash, Britney Spears Busted By Highway Patrol For Driving At Unsafe Speed, Britney Spears Pens Heartbreaking Open Letter To Sons: Ive Tried My Best, Britney Spears Teases Something New Calling Herself A Real Vampire, Hockey Goalie Mikayla Demaiter Is An Absolute Dream In Her Strapless Black Dress, Aubrey Plaza Wanted Underboob, Claims Stylist In Defense Of SAG Awards Dress. [95] The song has sold over 3,200,000 digital downloads in the US. It was released on December 2, 2008 (Spears' 27th birthday), by Jive Records as the second single from the album. "Circus" debuted and peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100; consequently, Circus became Spears' first album since her debut Baby One More Time (1999) to have two top-ten singles. [14] Soon after being placed under the conservatorship, work on Spears' sixth studio album commenced. Circus. List of Britney Spears Songs Contents 1 .Baby One More Time Era 2 Oops!. ", "Best Bits and Winners: the Vodafone MTVAAs! Spears's vocal range spans from G#2 to C#5. [6], "Me Against the Music", which featured Madonna, was released in 2003 from Spears's fourth studio release In the Zone. The court placed her under a conservatorship led by her father Jamie Spears and attorney Andrew Wallet, giving them complete control of her assets. Main instrumentation was done by Luke and Blanco. Circus is the seventh album by Britney Spears. It was also the opening number of the Circus Starring Britney Spears (2009), where she was dressed in a ringmistress outfit, designed to represent a metamorphosis. * Sales figures based on certification alone.^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. It registered the second biggest debut-week sales of 2008 for a female artist, only behind Taylor Swift's Fearless. Britney Spears | LUCKY T-Shirt | Music Video, Pop Music, 2000s, Oops! "Shattered Glass", peaked at number 70 on the US Billboard Hot 100, higher than the actual single "Radar". [138] In March 2009, the album was certified triple platinum by the Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA). It's one thing for a song with these lyrics to be included on a CD so that fans who wish to hear it can do so, but it's an entirely different matter when this song is played over the publicly-owned airwaves, especially at a time when children are likely to be in the listening audience. Listen to both tracks on WhoSampled, the ultimate database of sampled music, cover songs and remixes. Canadian trio Let's Go to War co-wrote and produced the track "Mmm Papi". You're never bored. Interestingly though, Spears has since deleted . [67] In addition, she performed the song on Star Academy in France the following day and on The X Factor in the United Kingdom on November 29. ", Conway Recording Studios, Los Angeles, CA, Glenwood Place Studio, Burbank, CA and Chalice Studios, Los Angeles, CA. It rolls into town on the heels of an MTV VMA awards sweep, where Britney walked away with three Moonmen awards for 'Video of the Year', 'Best Female' and 'Best Pop Video' for 'Piece of Me'. [13] Kelly commented that "Circus" was "a cool way to get people dancing and having fun", but also have a slight message. [69] Spears premiered the second single "Circus" alongside "Womanizer" at the Big Apple Circus on Good Morning America on December 2. Spears made her acting debut at age 11 in the television show The All-New Mickey Mouse . Spears explained that the album's title has a double-edged meaning. I Did It Again (2000), which spent 23 weeks inside the top ten. At the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, she was honored with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, presented to her by Lady Gaga, who said "the industry would not be the same without her". 2nd press on Clear vinyl. It was released on December 2, 2008, through Jive Records as the second single from her sixth studio album of the same name. [16], In July 2008, it was confirmed that Spears was in the process of recording her sixth studio album. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Britney Spears Circus DELUXE EDITION CD DVD AUSTRALIAN Bonus Tracks 2CD 00s Rare at the best online prices at eBay! 41.8m Followers, 48 Following, 3,182 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from River Red (@britneyspears) The performance ended with Spears taking off her ringleader jacket to reveal a Swarovski-crystal corset, representing a slave. Midway through the performance of "Human Nature", Spears joined Madonna on stage. Circus is the sixth studio album by American singer Britney Spears. [40] The ballad "Out from Under" incorporates acoustic guitar backings, while "Kill the Lights" is a dance-pop track speaking about Spears's conflict with paparazzi. It is extremely offensive. [24][25][26][27], Over the years, various music videos of Spears have been hailed for their major impact on pop culture and are deemed amongst the most influential music videos of all time. [20][21] Spears chose to write much of the material for the album and worked to develop a more pop-influenced record with collaborators she had worked with earlier in her career. "Circus is a little bit lighter than Blackout. [79] In May 2010, Hollyscoop ranked the tour at number five on their "15 Most Profitable Female Tours Ever" list. ", "Britney cracks her whip for 'Circus' video! [3][4] Despite the difficulties, Spears released her fifth studio album Blackoutconsidered her best and most influential work by numerous criticsin October. Length 3:11 Lyrics All eyes on me in the center of the ring just like a circus Circus is a song performed by American pop singer Britney Spears. Or you know, possibly both". [112] "Out from Under" debuted at number 40 on the Swedish Singles Chart on August 14, 2009, reaching number 32 the following week and staying on the chart for five weeks. Subscribe and press () to join the Notification Squad and stay updated with new uploadsFollow Britney Spears:https://BritneySpears.lnk.to/followFIhttps://B. [134] The album placed sixth on the year-end Billboard 200 for 2009. [143][144] In Japan, the album peaked at number five on the Oricon Albums Chart and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ). [75] The stage was composed of three rings and set in-the-round to resemble an actual circus. 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[47] "Circus" was a major part on the Circus Starring Britney Spears (2009), as the opening number of the show. Holy crap I felt cool but also embarrassed because the video wasnt that great ??? As expected, Britney Spears' "Circus" makes a big bow at the top of The Billboard 200, becoming her fifth No. "Circus" was performed on December 2, 2008, at American morning talk show Good Morning America, along with "Womanizer". [3] It ranked number one on TRL's Final Countdown of the most iconic music videos. [93], "Circus" was released as the second single from Circus on December 2, 2008. [28] In New Zealand, "Circus" peaked at number four, and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand (RIANZ) for selling over 7,500 copies. [70][71] On December 16, she performed on Nippon TV's Best Artist of 2008. [117] Slant Magazine's Eric Henderson shared a similar sentiment, suggesting that the album's "self-actualization" gave off a "hollow" feel through the majority of the record. [17][18] Since it was originally included on Spears' fifth studio album Blackout (2007), "Radar" had already been recorded on November 8, 2006, the day after Spears filed for divorce from Kevin Federline, at the Sony Music Studios in New York City. Create Playlist. The song was announced as the second single from her album of the same name by Spea read more Featured On Circus Britney Spears 503,659 listeners Circus (Deluxe Version) Britney Spears 623,742 listeners The cover art and liner notes are included. She was subsequently hospitalized at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center after police that had arrived at her house noted she appeared to be under the influence of an unidentified substance. [78] In February 2010, Pollstar released their Top 50 Worldwide Concert Tours of 2009; the Circus Starring Britney Spears was ranked as the world's fifth highest-grossing tour of the year, with a gross of $131.8 million. $34.99 ($20.58/Fl Oz) Only 2 left in stock - order soon. "[160] RBR.com reported that "interestingly, Circus was reviewed by Common Sense Media, another organization whose mission is to help parents manage their children's media consumption. [33][34][35] Spears described the album as "lighter" than the urban-oriented Blackout. In the track Britney compares her life to the chaos and grandiose of a traditional circus. [48] "Lace and Leather" is an electro-funk track which gained comparisons to "Control era Janet Jackson", Prince, and Vanity 6's works from the 1980s, and featured a then-unknown Kesha as a backing vocalist. 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[109] Its Dave Meyers-directed accompanying music video portrays Spears as an aristocrat at a polo mansion, who's involved in a love triangle with two polo players. As the video ended, Spears started to descend from the ceiling on a suspended platform, wearing a cheetah headdress, a ringmaster jacket, black shorts, high-heeled boots and carrying a whip. A few hours prior, Spears shared a video with her beau, whom she got engaged to in September 2021. After Luke came up with the music, they based the song on the public's perception of her life at the time. [49][37][50] "My Baby", described as having a "faux-Janet Jackson vocal",[51] was written by Spears about her two sons Sean Preston and Jayden James Federline. You're just really engulfed in what's going on around . . [27] It was certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) for sales over 70,000 units. It was very well received by contemporary critics, with reviewers complimenting Spears' confident persona, while praising its electronic production. Share to Facebook. [4], Nick Levine of Digital Spy described it as "a rampaging monster of a song whose chorus kicks off with a Max Martin-style and Timbaland thump". ", "Britney's 'Circus' video: Sensation or sideshow? It was released on 2nd December 2008 as the second single of the album. by Rebecca Cukier Posted on May 15, 2020 at 7:29 pm. It was released on 2nd December 2008 as the second single of the album. The setlist was composed generally from her albums In the Zone (2003), Blackout and Circus. Wynk Music brings to you Circus MP3 song from the movie/album Circus. Music Videos. "Circus" is a song by American singer Britney Spears. Circus Performer. 196,522 Views. Britney Spears videography. The video received positive reviews from critics, but was criticized for featuring "cruelly trained animals"; however, those claims were dismissed. We haven't even run an ad yet and we've sold over 100,000 tickets.". Share to Popcorn Maker . She co-directed it with Bille Woodruff, who previously worked with her in "Born to Make You Happy" (1999) and the original version of "Overprotected" (2002). [102] The song peaked at number 19 on the US Billboard Hot 100,[103] making Circus Spears' first album since Baby One More Time to produce three top-20 singles.