Ontd Original:Famous Songs that didn't reach number one on the Hot 100 Billboard chart

[jemgirl90]

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Source:https://youtu.be/R7UrFYvl5TE

-Reached number 2. Was block by 50 cent "Candy Shop" Source:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Since_U_Been_Gone

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-Peaked at number 2. Was blocked by "Empire State of Mind"

Comments

[jearsinsears]

Starting in the mid 1980s, [Martha Wash's] studio vocals were used in numerous successful dance songs without her permission. Models lip synced to her voice both in music videos and during live performances. As a result, Wash's identity was unknown and she was denied credit and royalties for many of the songs she recorded.This included platinum-selling song "Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)" as she had been labeled "unmarketable" due to her weight.

This is really fucking upsetting.

[coventgarden]

the industry is sickening.

[rand0m0ne]

Here's a good article about her

https://www.rollingstone.com/feature/martha-wash-the-most-famous-unknown-singer-of-the-90s-speaks-out-231182/

[jearsinsears]

thank you!

[jeterluva]

The model in the C+C factory video was even offered a record deal because they thought she was the one singing.

[jearsinsears]

that is infuriating!

[lloyd_llewellyn]

lmao the model even took to stage at the VMAs when C+C factory were announcing or accepting an award (can't remember which) to thank god for giving her the opportunity to show everyone that she can really sing. god must have changed his mind then.

[ladyserenity84]

My parents thought that for years, and I remembered thinking I was the one that was wrong because I was like "That sounds like the lady who sung 'It's Raining Men'." I feel validated now, lol.

[rubie_dubidoux]

TIL that was the actual name of that song, too

[drhoneybey]

It really is so sad. But I'm using this opportunity to post this underrated (and little known) BOP.

Honestly, it's so gay and she just looks FABULOUS.

[jarellano89]

Hopefully there's a film about her.

[ladyserenity84]

Edit: Answered my own question because the video was under the "Expand". I've always found her vocals amazing.

[lloyd_llewellyn]

i wish i could find clip of whitney houston reading c+c factory and record execs for filth for this.

[jearsinsears]

oh god i need this in my life

[deadendqueen16]

That was such BS. They wanted to use this woman's amazing voice, but couldn't even give her the credit and money she deserved.

[jearsinsears]

mfte it's beyond disgusting