3rd Single From BLACKsummersnight (Fistful of Tears)?

Now, I do not know for sure (because it has not been confirmed) but it seems Fistful of Tears may be the third single from MAXWELL’s BLACKsummers’night album. All last week and weekend, some research was done and Fistful of Tears has been officially added to the playlists of three radio stations in the US ([2] New York & [1] Missouri).

Is this song being tested on the market before it hits full scale…only time will reveal it.

If you enjoy MAXWELL’s Fistful of Tears and live the following locations, request the song to radio. If you do not live in following locations but still want to hear Fistful of Tears (Bad Habits, and Pretty Wings) on your local radio, email them, phone them, vote online and request they play the song. Find the numbers here on The Latest Maxwell News (see MAXWELL4Play – Radio Request).

In other news, here’s the U.S. airplay charts as told by Mediabase.

U.S. Airplay Charts
The following is information collected (September 22, 2009) from Mediabase

MAXWELL – Pretty Wings:
URBAN – #3 (Last Wk #3) | Spins – 3,583
URBAN AC (Adult Contemporary) – #1 (Last Wk #2) | Spins – 1,912

RHYTHMIC – #33 (Last Wk #36) | Spins – 815
SMOOTH AC – #28 (Last Wk #28) | Spins – 43

MAXWELL – Bad Habits:
URBAN AC – #3 (Last Wk #3) | Spins 1,591

ALL information from Mediabase

Posted in: Charts, Request

Tags: mediabase

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17 Responses to “3rd Single From BLACKsummersnight (Fistful of Tears)?”

vizionheiry September 22nd, 2009 at 1:43 pm

I LOVE Fistful of Tears. I’m so happy he chose it. This means we get a video! Woo hoo!

If he goes for a 4th single/ (Doubt it but it would be interesting/Mariahish, I recommend COLD)

Janice Clark September 22nd, 2009 at 1:47 pm

I love FISTFULL OF TEARS. That is the most encouraging song that helped me get through my challenging moments with my life today. Every word inspires me to make needed changes in my life. I hope this song makes it to number one like the others from this album. I will be requesting it at the radio stations here in Detroit. Thanks for info…MUCH LUV.

sanjay September 22nd, 2009 at 3:56 pm

To make things even more interesting, C do you know where he stands in sales in Europe and Canada? It would be interesting to see FoT as a single, I would have thought “Love You” or “Stop the World” would be more commercially successful.

Mia September 22nd, 2009 at 4:54 pm

I hope it is. It’s my favorite song from the album. “…all I wanna do is throw a fistful of tears…we ‘gon fight the war…”

Paula September 22nd, 2009 at 7:26 pm

FoT is a favorite, but I was hoping Stop the World or Help Somebody would be next. Especially HS for fall/winter/Christmas because the theme is so powerful, especially for those of us who work/volunteer in the trenches. Of course, I get a thrill everytime I hear Maxwell come on the radio, so I would be happy with any of the tracks.

TheVoiceOfReason a.k.a Mindyourbeeswax September 22nd, 2009 at 10:14 pm

I’m disappointed I love all songs on the album but I love “Stop The World” the most. The ultimate love song! Aww, Max.

H, inc. September 23rd, 2009 at 12:58 am

Fistful of Tears is my jam but I kinda wish he would’ve chosen HELP SOMEBODY… this world needs as many advocates for helping someone in need as we can get.

kalia2cute September 23rd, 2009 at 2:16 am

I absolutely love Fistfull of Tears. When I went to go see him at the Jimmy Kimmel taping I was disappointed that he didn’t perform it, but I’m ecstatic to find out that this may be a single

FSS September 23rd, 2009 at 11:47 am

“FISTFUL OF TEARS…”

We say YES!… and hope it’s RELEASED REAL SOON!… Loveeeeeee this track!…

Already on it!… I just requested “Pretty Wings,” “Bad Habits” & “Fistful of Tears” on my local radio station… Gotta keep “Maxwell” in that #1 spot!

FSS September 23rd, 2009 at 11:59 am

Re: “Help Somebody”

I agree that this world without question needs the track “Help Somebody,” spinnin’ all day everyday on the radio! However, it must be in due season… In other words in God’s timing…

“Maxwell” will know when the time is right to release this track and as always he will be right on time!

Angelique September 23rd, 2009 at 1:01 pm

Fistfuloftears is my FAVORITE song on the album!

Although it’s a song that’s wanting someone to come to realization that you want to be there for them no matter what the circumstances are; even if it requires shedding tears or just fighting for their love.

FOT is a song that a lot of people experience 365 days of a year, and it motivates folks to see what God has for them. Yep including me. Great CHOICE!

WBailey September 23rd, 2009 at 2:13 pm

I have XM/Sirius Radio and they have been playing Cold a lot. I figured that was the next single. But all the tracks are superb!

tee September 23rd, 2009 at 7:09 pm

SOMEONE STOP THE WORLD…YEAHHHH…! IT’S MY fav too but FoT…IS WICKED TOO!

Susan September 23rd, 2009 at 8:54 pm

THIS IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST SONG!! I will pray they do this song. When I met Maxwell at the CD signing in New Orleans I told him this was the best song, he asked me to tell his manager. His manager said it was his best too – oh i hope i hope i hope….

allheavens September 24th, 2009 at 11:40 am

“Fistful of Tears” I love it but not as much as I love “Stop the World.”

“Fistful of Tears” has a stronger melody and compositionally it is more structured than “Stop the World”, but dang, “Stop the World” as such a smooth, tight, sultry groove; it is SO reminiscent of 70s Motown.

When he alternates between his falsetto and regular tenor in “Stop the World” the desire he is expressing is just amplified. Besides, he vamps the hell out of the line “We about to stop the world tonight”. It’s just a wrap when it all ends with that glorious tenor. I marvel at the man’s vocal control.

Maybe it’s just hard for me to hear the exhausting regret and pleas in “Fistful of Tears”. “Cause I go insane, crazy sometimes/Trying to keep you from losing your mind/Open your eyes, see what’s in front of your face/Save me my fistful of…tears.”

Still, it is a great song and a great choice for the third single.