. For the performance, Spears appears from the back of the stage, in the center of a fiery ring, resembling a circus showgirl. 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'. The costumes of the performance were selected to show a metamorphosis. \"Circus\" by Britney SpearsListen to Britney Spears: https://BritneySpears.lnk.to/listenYDSubscribe to the official Britney Spears YouTube channel: https://BritneySpears.lnk.to/subscribeYDWatch more Britney Spears' videos: https://BritneySpears.lnk.to/listenYC/youtubeFollow Britney Spears:Facebook: https://BritneySpears.lnk.to/followFIInstagram: https://BritneySpears.lnk.to/followIITwitter: https://BritneySpears.lnk.to/followTISpotify: https://BritneySpears.lnk.to/followSIWebsite: https://BritneySpears.lnk.to/followWIYouTube: https://BritneySpears.lnk.to/subscribeYDChorus: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#BritneySpears #Circus #OfficialMusicVideo #HD #Remastered What have the artists said about the song? 2nd press on Clear vinyl. [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 Spears, in full Britney Jean Spears, (born December 2, 1981, McComb, Mississippi, U.S.), American singer who helped spark the teen-pop phenomenon in the late 1990s and later endured intense public scrutiny for her tumultuous personal life. [55] The album's cover artwork and booklet images were photographed by Kate Turning and feature Spears in circus-styled settings. Izzy Fairthorne Knows How To Rock A Pink Bikini! It was released on 2nd December 2008 as the second single of the album. [132][133] It was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on January 29, 2009. [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. Their efforts resulted in a primarily pop and dance record, whose lyrical themes addressed fame, infidelity and infatuation. 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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. However, the exhibitors denied these claims. [28] Lil Jon,[29] Rodney Jerkins,[30] Sean Garrett,[31] and Taio Cruz[32] announced they were working with Spears, though their songs weren't included on the final track listing. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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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. 196,522 Views. Home; Search; Your Library. 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It was released on 2nd December 2008 as the second single of the album. [127] Caryn Ganz from Rolling Stone opined that the "clubby, adventurous pop" included on the album could have been a satisfactory successor to her fourth studio album In the Zone (2003). Kari Johnson from Have Trunk Will Travel responded, saying, "[the company] has never issued a written endorsement, nor does it condone using electrical devices to discipline and control elephants except in situations where elephant or human safety is at risk. 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 Britney Spears - Radar (Official HD Video) 3:42 Britney Spears - If U Seek Amy 3:46 "Circus is a little bit lighter than Blackout. "[9] Chris Williams of Billboard in its single review appreciated the song for surrounding Spears with "an electronic cyberpop landscape". [110], Despite not being released as singles, several tracks from Circus appeared on Billboard's component charts upon its release. ", Conway Recording Studios, Los Angeles, CA, Glenwood Place Studio, Burbank, CA and Chalice Studios, Los Angeles, CA. 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. [108], "Radar" was originally included on Spears' fifth studio album Blackout (2007) and set to be released as its fourth and final single. It portrays Spears as the ringmaster of a circus accompanied by different performers, and it is interspersed with scenes of Spears in different circus settings. Subscribe and press () to join the Notification Squad and stay updated with new uploadsFollow Britney Spears:https://BritneySpears.lnk.to/followFIhttps://BritneySpears.lnk.to/followIIhttps://BritneySpears.lnk.to/followTIhttps://BritneySpears.lnk.to/followSIhttps://BritneySpears.lnk.to/followWI Wallpaper: https://unsplash.comLyrics:[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? "[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. Spears ranked at four on VH1's 50 Greatest Women of the Video Era list, ahead of most of her contemporaries and behind only veterans such as Madonna, Janet Jackson, and Whitney Houston. [19] The music video for "3" (2009) was described as "simple" and "very, very minimal. [37], Davil Balls of Digital Spy described the music video as being "cheeky, seductive and more than a little bit ridiculous" and said that Spears "delivers some killer dance routines". Circus Performer. [48] It featured acrobats taking the stage and spinning on giant rings in the air. 12 of 33 Staying Focused Britney Spears/Instagram The. 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. 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[27] Danja reported that he worked on tracks at the Chalice Recording Studios in Los Angeles, while Spears recorded them at the Glenwood Place Studios in Burbank, California. Legal . Circus is the follow up to her critically well received album, Blackout, just in in time for her 27th birthday. $34.99 ($20.58/Fl Oz) Only 2 left in stock - order soon. 1 Comments. . Spears made her acting debut at age 11 in the television show The All-New Mickey Mouse Club (19931994), playing various roles. [62] MTV aired a 90-minute documentary Britney: For the Record on November 30, documenting her return. Find Britney Spears stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. [54], Spears commented on the title of Circus: "I like the fact that you're always on the edge of your seat when you're at a circus. [165], Credits are adapted from the liner notes of Circus.[28]. [1][2] The same year, she gave her voice to the character Donner in the American dubbing of Robbie the Reindeer's television specials Hooves of Fire (1999) and Legend of the Lost Tribe (2002). 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? Circus by @britneyspears is now available on 5k units of clear vinyl with gold and white swirl! The 38-year-old pop princess has been steadily lighting up Instagram with her killer body amid COVID-19 while the Toxic singer was dissed for barely appearing at a virtual dinner party featuring stars including Paris Hilton and Liam Payne on Thursday, she received no complaints as her Friday video showed her happy, carefree, and showing that tramp stamp. Britney Spears - Me Against The Music (Official HD Video) Britney Spears 53M views 11 years ago Britney Spears Don't Let Me Be The Last To Know MTV Live lostbritneymedia 19K views 10. It refers to both her life being a metaphorical circus, and also her fondness for the actual big-top show. [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]. Britney Spears. * Sales figures based on certification alone.^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. [125] While Chris Willman from Entertainment Weekly appreciated the overall production of Circus, he was critical of Spears' recently established pattern of "putting out albums with titles that promise more self-revelation than she's ultimately able to provide. [14], 2008's "Womanizer", from her sixth studio album Circus, was seen as a return to form for Spears. "[161], The accompanying music video for the title track of Circus caused further controversy due to its use of exotic animals. [6][7], "Circus" is an uptempo electropop and dance-pop song, with a stomp box beat and elements of pop rock. The song reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Mainstream top 40 radio and is her second best-selling digital song in the United States, having sold over 3.2 million downloads as of July 2016. [30][31] According to the Official Charts Company, the song has sold 227,400 copies in the United Kingdom and is her 13th best-selling single in the country. She exploded on to the music scene in 1998 with her iconic first single. It became Spears' best-selling single in the country since her debut "Baby One More Time" (1998). 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. The couple said "I do" in front of about 60 guests (including. [28] In 2020, Billboard ranked her eight on its 100 Greatest Music Video Artists of All Time list.[29]. [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. [94] It debuted and peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100. [93], "Circus" was released as the second single from Circus on December 2, 2008. She recorded the album between March and September 2008, after being . [5] On November 17, 2008, an exclusive three-second clip premiered during a promo for her documentary Britney: For the Record. "Shattered Glass", peaked at number 70 on the US Billboard Hot 100, higher than the actual single "Radar". [85][86][87][88][89] At the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards (2010), the song was nominated for Best Dance Recording. [49] The headdress represented an animal. Womanizer (Director's Cut) Britney Spears. In 2002, she starred as Lucy Wagner in Crossroads. 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