“Time for Miracles” debuts at #21 on Nielsen SoundScan Digital Charts, “Sweet Caroline” at #13

Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 05:29 PM | American Idol 8, TV
Tags: Adam Lambert, Glee, Kris Allen, Nielsen SoundScan, Puck, Time for Miracles

Okay, the only reason that I am worried for the future in general is that “Time for Miracles” is in freefall on the iTunes charts. Also, the “damage control” regarding the cover art on Twitter made me think. However these are decent numbers for Adam Lambert for the first week.

Adam sold 46,000 copies of “Time for Miracles” just behind Kelly Clarkson’s “Already Gone” which sold 47,000 (574,000 total). Carrie Underwood’s “Cowboy Casanova” sold 44,000 copies (330,000 total). Kris Allen by comparison sold 39,000 copies of “Live Like We’re Dying” in its first week (total: 73,000, but out of iTunes Top 100).

The biggest debut last week? Glee’s “Sweet Caroline” with 59,000 copies which debuted at #13. Woohoo! Go Puck! FTW. Puckerman is my Jewish American Idol.

Download: Sweet Caroline
Download: Time for Miracles
Download: Live Like We’re Dying

22 Comments for “Time for Miracles” debuts at #21 on Nielsen SoundScan Digital Charts, “Sweet Caroline” at #13

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Rickey, what you’re not taking into account with TFM is that it is the theme song of a movie that hasn’t even been released yet. Wait until it plays in theaters next month. The song will be huge. Also, don’t forget that TFM is not Adam’s first single. It was a side project. It shouldn’t be compared to any first singles of any other idols.

Christopher on October 28, 2009 at 5:53 pm
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It´s OK without Airplay. I mean TFM.

mokilove on October 28, 2009 at 6:00 pm
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Agreed Christopher. This is NOT his first single. There is nothing to compare to TFM since it’s for a soundtrack. I think we should all really wait and see what Adam is capable of when his first single is released and the album comes out.

Doesn’t it make sense to start counting numbers when albums are released? I think since people can download everything for free and on youtube that it is more accurate when actual albums are released. I know it’s not the way it’s done, but it seems common sense.

Stacy on October 28, 2009 at 6:27 pm
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I see people already making excuses for TFM’s lackluster debut.

druzilla on October 28, 2009 at 6:31 pm
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Oh Druzilla, wait until 2012 opens in movie theaters next month. You are going to eat your words. LOL

Anthony on October 28, 2009 at 6:37 pm
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How about Kris’ lackluster debut druzilla? No comment on that?

Please, Kris WON Idol he should do better than that.

Also, TFM was not Adam’s first single, so there’s nothing to compare to.

You haters need to wait until the next two weeks until we find out Adam’s numbers, then you can say whatever you want.

Plus TFM hasn’t even got any promotion yet, what do you expect? LLWD HAS gotten airplay, TFM still hasn’t as much.

When 2012 opens in theaters next month & when people go see the MJ movie the numbers WILL go up. By how much? I don’t know. But they WILL go up whether you like it or not.

BTW Rickey the album sampler of Kris’ album is up if you want to add it…so far I like a couple of songs.

http://www.amazon.de/Kris-Allen/dp/B002UANQWM

melissa on October 28, 2009 at 6:57 pm
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It’s not even that impressive for a movie. Those who are not primed to be blown away by this will not be blown away by this.

Mia on October 28, 2009 at 7:32 pm
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Kris’ selling performance wasnt that bad…
just close to adam

jemerica on October 28, 2009 at 7:44 pm
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Considered TFM is on tv everyday for the movie “2010″ huge promotion, that sale number is really bad.

keith on October 28, 2009 at 8:08 pm
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Keith, check your facats. You may see the trailer for 2012 every day on TV, but TFM is not played in that trailer.

Kristen on October 28, 2009 at 8:15 pm
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Kris’s number was 15000 for the first week and then 23000 for the second, right? Where did 39000 come from?

yim on October 28, 2009 at 8:28 pm
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USA Today wrote that he sold 39,000 on the first week. I don’t know where you got the 15,000 and 23,000. He sold less and less every week.

Rickey on October 28, 2009 at 8:49 pm
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TFM is in spin 8. My doctor is an enormous Adam fan. I asked him about TFM he said What? DUH people. You all talk like you have this knowledge but it’s really OPINION.

THAT’S why it has slipped. Spin 8. Nobody heard about it and you KNOW that. Just more Adam bashing from haters. You’re like moths to a flame. The immediate sales were pent up demand from Glamberts and when the spin increases and the movie comes out there will be a bump. How ridiculous to expect this little unadvertised movie video to pass powerhouse gaga and britney etc. And I remind you Britney 3 was fully PLAYED everywhere and advertised before hitting sales.

Kristine on October 28, 2009 at 9:21 pm
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Rickey, the first week for Kris was only three days, that’s why it was lower than the second week. According to the IDF Kris sales tracker thread first week was 16K and then second week was 23k on Billboard.

http://idolforums.com/index.php?showtopic=629444&st=0

yim on October 28, 2009 at 11:31 pm
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That totals 39,000 doesn’t it? I’m just writing what USA Today wrote. Please write in the comments section there and make your arguments there.

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/idolchatter/post/2009/10/time-for-miracles-makes-its-chart-debut-howd-it-do/1

Rickey on October 28, 2009 at 11:46 pm
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I’m not interested in arguing with you or be bothered to register at USA Today to leave a comment, just want to get the fact straight. 10 days of sales can’t be counted as one week, that’s all.

yim on October 29, 2009 at 12:57 am
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Kris first single LLWD debuted on Friday so the first week sale number is only for 3 days

1st week (only 3 days) 16K
2nd week 23K
3rd week 13K
4th week 10K
5th week 10K
Total around 73K so far (numbers are rounded up)

For comparison
Kris coronation song NB sold 134K first week
David Cook’s Time of My Life sold 236K first week
His Light On sold 109K first week.

kokko on October 29, 2009 at 1:04 am
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People should stop making excuses for their idols. You here Kris’ fans saying that his single didn’t sell that well because it’s a cover (doesn’t matter if it was Side B of The Script, they are still the original) and Adam fans claiming that TFM is not a big hit yet because the movie hasn’t shown. Guys, you know, if it’s hot, it’s hot and if it’s cold, it’s cold. I thought Adam is the new Elvis, why would he need a movie to sell his single? Besides, his TFM is so advertised (for free) because of the album’s cover and media’s fascination about Adam’s sexuality (oh, you know it’s true). I’m from the Philippines and I know about TFM. And Kris, how could they release a cover as his first single? I mean, what were they thinking, man. I love both guys and happy for them, I will buy both their albums and wish them all the best. I just hope their fans would calm down and just enjoy their music like I do.

Beth on October 29, 2009 at 8:34 am
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“Guys, you know, if it’s hot, it’s hot and if it’s cold, it’s cold.” Exactly Beth.

Didn’t TFM video already debut?

No video yet for Kris’ debut single which, imho, is more middle of the road–not the best–as far as songs on his CD based on 30-sec clips and his Miami game performances.

druzilla on October 29, 2009 at 11:54 am
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DRUZILLA HAS NEVER BEEN TIRED OF BASHING ADAM!

IT PAINS HER TO REALIZE THAT HIS BOY KRIS IS FLOPPING!

OUCH, DRUZILLA! YOU ARE SUCH A SAD SOUL BECAUSE YOUR BOY COULD NOT EVEN SELL AS MUCH AS ADAM DOES!

ALSO, ADAM IS BACK AT NUMBER ONE ON THE AMAZON CHARTS! EAT YOUR HEART OUT, DRUZILLA AND TAKE YOU MEDICINES.

WOW! on October 30, 2009 at 12:25 am
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If people insist on continually comparing Adam and Kris then get the facts straight. In one day Adam’s Time For Miracles shot up to #1 at Amazon and #9 at iTunes for overall sales. The highest Kris ever got was #32 at iTunes in overall singles. Kris has had tons of airplay and his single has been out much longer than Adams. Kris totally dropped off the charts like the speed of lightening. Adam’s TFM has had no airplay. It’s not his single it’s just the track for a movie. No airplay yet shot to #9 all by word of mouth? Kris’s single didn’t even get close to that with tons of airpaly. Where the heck is Kris’s fanbase? Sony may or may not promote Time For Miracles. It’s meant for the movie. It’s meant to promote the movie not Adam.

Adam’s CD for presales has been in the top 10 at Amazon for a month and has hit number one twice. Kris is barely on the charts. So if you want to compare the two then get the facts straight and be prepared to face the truth.

The trouble with these AI fanbases is they feel the need to “compete” for the rest of their favorite idols life and sites like these who compare the two encourage it. If you like Kris then fine, buy his CD. What the heck do you care if Adam sells more or less CD’s? Does it make you like Kris less? Are you that vested in Kris’s career that you have to bash Adam because he is doing well constantly trying to undermine him? Kris has his million dollar contract and is living the high life. No need to worry about him.

Lindajean on October 30, 2009 at 10:47 pm
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According to what I was reading, Adam Lambert’s Time For Miracles was the 2nd best selling American Idol single…….Behind only Kelly Clarkson and by less than 500.

So, what is everyone talking about???

Brian on November 1, 2009 at 10:45 am