Post by Burke on Mar 15, 2014 17:46:18 GMT -5
Miley Cyrus’ “We Can’t Stop” was originally intended for Rihanna.
“Come and Get it” was written for Rihanna’s Talk That Talk album but didn’t make the cut and ended up being a single for Selena Gomez two years later.
“Disturbia” by Rihanna was originally a Chris Brown song.
Nicole Scherzinger passed on the opportunity to record Rihanna’s "We Found Love.”
“S.O.S.”, by Rihanna, was turned down by Christina Milian.
“Bad” was originally supposed to be a duet between Michael Jackson and Prince.
Justin Timberlake’s “Rock Your Body” was written by Pharrell for Michael Jackson’s final album, Invincible.
Aerosmith’s “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” was originally written for Celine Dion.
“Hero” by Mariah Carey was originally intended for Gloria Estefan.
“How Will I Know” by Whitney Houston was originally supposed to be for Janet Jackson.
Shania Twain and Faith Hill were both given the opportunity to record Beyoncé’s “Irreplaceable.”
“Halo”, performed by Beyonce, was originally meant for Leona Lewis.
Kelly Clarkson’s “Miss Independent” was at first meant for Destiny’s Child and then passed on by Christina Aguilera.
“Since U Been Gone” was turned down by Pink and Hilary Duff before Kelly Clarkson recorded it.
Kylie Minogue’s “Can’t Get You Out of My Head” was written for S Club 7.
Shawnna passed on the beat which ultimately became Kanye’s “Gold Digger.”
B.O.B.’s hit songs “Nothin’ On You” and “Airplanes” were both originally intended for Lupe Fiasco.
"Party in the USA" was co-written by Jessie J but her label thought it wasn’t edgy enough for her and it ended up with Miley Cyrus.
“Don’t Cha” was offered to both the Sugababes and Paris Hilton before ending up with the Pussycat Dolls.
And now we get to all the Britney Spears related ones:
“…Baby One More Time” was rejected by TLC.
“Toxic” was intended for Kylie Minogue.
“I’m a Slave 4 U” was written for Janet Jackson.
"Hold It Against Me" was written for Katy Perry.
Ke$ha wrote “Till the World Ends” and considered recording it herself before it ended up with Britney.
Rihanna’s “Umbrella” was supposed to be a Britney song. Mary J. Blige also passed on it.
"Milkshake" was offered to Britney before ultimately being recorded by Kelis.
"Whiplash" was originally written by and for Britney before ultimately being recorded by Selena Gomez and the Scene.
Lady Gaga’s “Telephone” was originally written for Britney. You can listen to Britney’s demo here:
“Come and Get it” was written for Rihanna’s Talk That Talk album but didn’t make the cut and ended up being a single for Selena Gomez two years later.
“Disturbia” by Rihanna was originally a Chris Brown song.
Nicole Scherzinger passed on the opportunity to record Rihanna’s "We Found Love.”
“S.O.S.”, by Rihanna, was turned down by Christina Milian.
“Bad” was originally supposed to be a duet between Michael Jackson and Prince.
Justin Timberlake’s “Rock Your Body” was written by Pharrell for Michael Jackson’s final album, Invincible.
Aerosmith’s “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” was originally written for Celine Dion.
“Hero” by Mariah Carey was originally intended for Gloria Estefan.
“How Will I Know” by Whitney Houston was originally supposed to be for Janet Jackson.
Shania Twain and Faith Hill were both given the opportunity to record Beyoncé’s “Irreplaceable.”
“Halo”, performed by Beyonce, was originally meant for Leona Lewis.
Kelly Clarkson’s “Miss Independent” was at first meant for Destiny’s Child and then passed on by Christina Aguilera.
“Since U Been Gone” was turned down by Pink and Hilary Duff before Kelly Clarkson recorded it.
Kylie Minogue’s “Can’t Get You Out of My Head” was written for S Club 7.
Shawnna passed on the beat which ultimately became Kanye’s “Gold Digger.”
B.O.B.’s hit songs “Nothin’ On You” and “Airplanes” were both originally intended for Lupe Fiasco.
"Party in the USA" was co-written by Jessie J but her label thought it wasn’t edgy enough for her and it ended up with Miley Cyrus.
“Don’t Cha” was offered to both the Sugababes and Paris Hilton before ending up with the Pussycat Dolls.
And now we get to all the Britney Spears related ones:
“…Baby One More Time” was rejected by TLC.
“Toxic” was intended for Kylie Minogue.
“I’m a Slave 4 U” was written for Janet Jackson.
"Hold It Against Me" was written for Katy Perry.
Ke$ha wrote “Till the World Ends” and considered recording it herself before it ended up with Britney.
Rihanna’s “Umbrella” was supposed to be a Britney song. Mary J. Blige also passed on it.
"Milkshake" was offered to Britney before ultimately being recorded by Kelis.
"Whiplash" was originally written by and for Britney before ultimately being recorded by Selena Gomez and the Scene.
Lady Gaga’s “Telephone” was originally written for Britney. You can listen to Britney’s demo here:
If we lived in an alternate reality where these were all sung by the original person they were meant for how do you think your opinions of the songs would change?
I can't imagine anyone else doing Toxic or Baby One More Time.
