Passed on by several female artists, most notably (confirmed) Hilary Duff who didn't think she could reach the high notes.īritney Spears originally recorded a demo of the song, but it was scrapped from her "Circus" album. Destiny's Child were also reportedly interested in the song. Originally offered to Christina Aguilera, but at the last minute passed on it. Written and recorded by Katy Perry, before she broke, however the entire album ended up being scrapped. Originally offered to Rihanna, who turned it down after the Chris Brown incident. She turned it down fearing it would be labeled as "My Heart Will Go On Part 2." The song later was nominated for an Academy Award. Rimes released her version anyway, getting the song to #2 and spending a record 69 weeks in the Hot 100. The song was then recorded by Trisha Yearwood which got to #23 on the Hot 100. Originally recorded by LeAnn Rimes for the movie "Con Air." However the film producers thought that Rimes' version was not "pop" enough. It became a top 10 AC hit for Gloria Estefan. Originally recorded by Celine Dion for her Let's Talk About Love album, but the song was scrapped as it didn't "fit" the album. Recorded by All-4-One and used for the "Space Jam" soundtrack. The song flopped, but became Cher's comeback hit 2 years later. Charli kept the song for herself.Ĭo-written by Michael Bolton, the song was originally recorded by Laura Branigan. Originally written for Hilary Duff, but her management team passed on it. Turned down by Toni Braxton, who was finishing up her 2nd album, and by Mariah Carey who had already released her album and was focusing on her tour. Originally offered to Sara Evans, who thought it was "stupid." The song was then offered to Rascal Flatts, who thought it was more suited for a woman. After hearing the song Karen Carpenter wanted to record it, despite her manager thinking she was crazy for wanting it. Written for the TV Series "Sesame Street" Barbra Streisand also recorded the song, which flopped. Originally offered to Kylie Minogue who turned it down. The backstreet Boys also reportedly passed on it. Originally offered to TLC who turned it down, citing they felt it was too immature. Originally written for Whitney Houston, but Arista rejected the song. According to reports, the move almost cost Lupe his record deal.īoy Meets Girl - Waiting For A Star to Fall Incidentally, at one point both Steinman songs were #1 and #2 on the Hot 100 simultaneously.īoth songs written for Lupe Fiasco, but they went to B.O.B. Originally written for Meat Loaf, but like with MLOONAA, his label refused royalites to Steinman, so he gave it to Bonnie. He took back the song and it became a #2 hit for Air Supply (Bonnie Tyler later recorded it as well).īonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse of the Heart Originally written for Meat Loaf, however his record label didn't want to pay royalties to Jim Steinman. Originally co-written and recorded by Pink for her Funhouse album, however the song did not make the cut.Īir Supply - Making Love Out of Nothing At All *This thread is not for "cover songs", but more for songs that were either rejected by other artists, or flopped for/didn't get released by another artist, and the latter resulted in a hit. Sometimes the artist turned it down, sometimes it was the label, or in other times it was recorded, but it either wasn't released, or it didn't do anything. So we all know that some songs were not recorded by the artist the song was intended for, but became a hit anyway. Stemming from a conversation I had with a co-worker earlier today.
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