Hoodies, tee shirts, accessories, and more. Producer Claude Kelly discussed the initial lack of concept for Circus, saying: "When I went in with [Dr. Luke] we knew we were going to maybe write something for [Britney], but there was no concept, it was just knowing her style and knowing what she does. She recorded the album between March and September 2008, after being involuntarily placed under a conservatorship earlier that year, following her highly-publicized personal struggles in 2007. $20.92 ($12.31/Ounce) In Stock. [10] Spears delivers confident and "half-rapped" vocals,[11][12] with the verses having usage of synthesizers. [22] The album has been compared to the works of Janet Jackson,[36] Eurythmics,[37] and New Order,[38] as well as the songwriting of Prince,[37] Leiber & Stoller and Phil Spector. By Katie Hasty. [62] MTV aired a 90-minute documentary Britney: For the Record on November 30, documenting her return. "[119], In the United States, Circus debuted atop the Billboard 200, with first-week sales of over 505,000 copies. There is no place for apology or humble platitudes. This is followed by a group dance scene in the middle of a circus ring, where Spears wears the ringmaster jacket, sequined hot pants and a feathered top hat. The following day, Spears's visitation rights were suspended at an emergency court hearing, and Federline was given sole physical and legal custody of their sons. In 1998, Spears's first music video "Baby One More Time", in which she chose to dress as a Catholic schoolgirl, propelled her to superstardom. [53][54], Credits and personnel are adapted from the Circus album liner notes.[59]. Circus is a song recorded by Britney Spears for her sixth studio album of the same name. Britney was born to Lynne Spears & Jamie Spears, she has a big brother, Bryan Spears & a little sister, Jamie Lynn Spears. [134] The album placed sixth on the year-end Billboard 200 for 2009. Club appreciated that Spears appeared to "put some real effort into her Circus performances", rather than seeming "flat-sounding" as she felt Blackout had. The album was first released on November 28, 2008, [1] by Jive Records. 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. Australian Recording Industry Association, Recording Industry Association of New Zealand, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, "Ask Billboard: Britney Spears' Career Sales & How Big a Hit Will 'Make Me' Be? A representative was on the set of the Britney Spears 'Circus' video with our elephants, Tai and Kitty, to ensure their safety and welfare [] Britney, the director, producers and the entire crew were respectful of the elephants' needs and comfort and a pleasure to work with. [7] The music video for "Everytime", directed by famed photographer David LaChapelle, was darker than Spears's previous videos. [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. [94] It debuted and peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100. Britney & Kevin: Chaotic the DVD & More, Britney Spears Live: The Femme Fatale Tour, 2011 MTV Video Music Awards Tribute to Britney Spears, "How Britney Spears' 'Stronger' Video Made Her A Diva", "Britney Works Double-Time On Music Videos", "Yes, Britney Really Is Naked In The 'Toxic' Video", "Britney Says Controversial New Video Is About Reincarnation", "Is Britney Spears' 'If U Seek Amy' Her Best Video Ever? [138] In March 2009, the album was certified triple platinum by the Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA). Transitioning from the "darker and more urban" themes of her fifth studio album Blackout (2007), Spears wanted to make her next project "a little bit lighter". [142] It was later certified double platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) and platinum by the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand (RIANZ). [39] James Montgomery of MTV said that after watching the video "you are overcome with the sudden urge to go to the Big Apple Circus. "Circus (Simon Ellis Remix)" by Britney Spears contains a sample of another track. [1] It is her second best-selling digital single in the country. [47] "Circus" was a major part on the Circus Starring Britney Spears (2009), as the opening number of the show. Share to Popcorn Maker . A representative was on the set of the Britney Spears 'Circus' video with our elephants, Tai and Kitty, to ensure their safety and welfare [] Britney, the director, producers and the entire crew were respectful of the elephants' needs and comfort and a pleasure to work with. Circus is the sixth studio album by American singer Britney Spears. It additionally peaked at number 29 on the US Digital Songs and number 75 on the Canadian Hot 100. 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. [37], The video begins with Spears at a vanity, putting Curious on and earrings by Bulgari. [139] In Mexico, Circus debuted atop the international album chart and at number three on Top 100 Mexico, selling over 46,000 copies and being certified gold by the Asociacin Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas (AMPROFON) in its first week. [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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. * Sales figures based on certification alone.^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. [48] She then ran into the center of the main stage, surrounded by jets of smoke, to enter a golden cage and perform "Piece of Me". Create Playlist. Spears's vocal range spans from G#2 to C#5. [6][7], "Circus" is an uptempo electropop and dance-pop song, with a stomp box beat and elements of pop rock. [3] Luke and Kelly were initially commissioned to work on a new track for Spears, and entered the studio with no concept prepared, as Kelly explained, "just knowing her style and knowing what she does." 1. ", "Best Bits and Winners: the Vodafone MTVAAs! Midway through the performance of "Human Nature", Spears joined Madonna on stage. Build a site and generate income from purchases, subscriptions, and courses. A supportive ex-boyfriend! During the bridge, Spears and her dancers perform a routine in front of flames. 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 12 of 33 Staying Focused Britney Spears/Instagram The. 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[15][16][17] Described as a sequel to "Toxic", the concept was again pitched to director Kahn by Spears. "It's Britney, bitch!" is one of the most brilliant opening lines in the history of pop music taken from one of the 21st century's defining records, Spears' fifth album Blackout. 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'. She was committed to the psychiatric ward of Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and put on 5150 involuntary psychiatric hold under California state law. Subscribe and press () to join the Notification Squad and stay updated with new uploadsFollow Britney Spears:https://BritneySpears.lnk.to/followFIhttps://B. [36] The video was set to be released on December 5, 2008, on Entertainment Tonight, but it was moved at the last minute to December 4, 2008. "[9] Chris Williams of Billboard in its single review appreciated the song for surrounding Spears with "an electronic cyberpop landscape". I Did It Again, which sold 95,000 copies. You're just really engulfed in what's going on around . "[128] Alexis Petridis of The Guardian gave a more mixed review, suggesting that Spears "frequently sounds disconnected, even a bit bored" throughout the record, whereas Blackout was a "relentless, risky album made by a woman whose obituary was apparently being prepared by Associated Press. A few hours prior, Spears shared a video with her beau, whom she got engaged to in September 2021. [33] "Mmm Papi" draws elements from a 1960s go-go rock guitar, as well as Latin pop and dancehall themes. [28] In 2020, Billboard ranked her eight on its 100 Greatest Music Video Artists of All Time list.[29]. [165], Credits are adapted from the liner notes of Circus.[28]. Poster Britney Spears: Amazon.de: Musik", "Circus: Britney Spears: Amazon.co.uk: MP3 Downloads", "Amazon.com: Circus (Deluxe Version): Britney Spears: MP3 Downloads", "Britney Spears Circus Amazon.com Music", "it's here! [81] It debuted at number 96 on the US Billboard Hot 100 before leaping to the summit the following week, breaking the record for the largest leap on the chart. Spears had previously received criticism from the organization when she used an albino python and a caged tiger during a performance of "I'm a Slave 4 U" at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards. [16], In July 2008, it was confirmed that Spears was in the process of recording her sixth studio album. [79] In May 2010, Hollyscoop ranked the tour at number five on their "15 Most Profitable Female Tours Ever" list. [38] Tim Stack of Entertainment Weekly compared the dance in the chair with the music video of "Stronger" and added that "best of all, she actually looks animated in this video and appears to be having fun". The setlist was composed generally from her albums In the Zone (2003), Blackout and Circus. . I was just bored and liked the song !!!! She has appeared in several films, television shows, and commercials. [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. Dagenfield, ErronCrawford, GarrettClayton, GwenHollander, JanayaMahealani Jones, LanaMcKissack, SterlingSuliemann & TrevinGoin), Circus (Mysto & Pizzi Electro House Remix) byBritneySpears, Circus (Villains Remix) byBritneySpears, Circus (Junior Vasquez Electric Circus) byBritneySpears, Circus (Diplo Circus Remix) byBritneySpears, Circus (Tom Neville's Ringleader Remix) byBritneySpears, Circus (Linus Loves Remix) byBritneySpears, Britney Spears - Circus (Srpski Prevod) byGeniusSrpski Prevodi. Circus - Britney Spears (Lyrics) Pillow 2.2M subscribers Subscribe 123K Share 10M views 2 years ago #Circus #BritneySpears #7Clouds Find Britney Spears on: Lyrics: "Circus". A new audio message posted to YouTube on Sunday evening gave an in-depth look at Britney Spears ' side of her conservatorship in a 22-minute video that makes bombshell claims against her. First single "Womanizer" has already set a . Even more interestingly, reputed incoming FCC Chair Julius Genachowski is a founding board member of Common Sense. The "Stronger" music video had a more sophisticated and adult feel to it. In the second verse, she dances with a chair and a whip wearing a nude bra covered in leaves. "[162] The Australian leg of the album's accompanying tour the Circus Starring Britney Spears caused controversy following its opening show in Perth on November 6, 2009, when The Advertiser writer Rebekah Devlin reported that a number of fans had walked out of the show; they were apparently "disappointed" and "outraged" regarding Spears' lip syncing and subdued dancing. "The Official Swiss Charts and Music Community: Awards (Britney Spears; "British album certifications Britney Spears The Circus", "Circus Inclus DVD bonus Britney Spears CD album", "Circus Britney Spears: Amazon.de: Musik", "Circus Deluxe Edition mit Bonus-DVD incl. [49] The headdress represented an animal. "Circus" by Britney SpearsListen to Britney Spears: https://BritneySpears.lnk.to/listenYDSubscribe to the official Britney Spears YouTube channel: https://Br. Preview, buy, and download songs from the album Circus, including "Radar," "My Baby," "Lace and Leather," and many more. Or pick up some Curious perfume. I Did It Again" (2000), was similarly successful. Find Britney Spears stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. She gushed about her future husband in the caption, writing, "Thank you baby for always. Spears had previously received criticism from the organization when she used an albino python and a caged tiger during a performance of "I'm a Slave 4 U" at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards. The court placed her under a conservatorship led by her father Jamie Spears and attorney Andrew Wallet, giving them complete control of her assets. Internationally, it peaked atop the Brasil Hot 100 Airplay, whilst reaching the top ten in Belgium, Israel, Malaysia and Mexico. It was favourably compared to the videos of "I'm a Slave 4 U" and "Boys" (2002).