I think that Meat's version of the song sucks... but regardless of that... this song is not the kind of song to take off as a single... plus the record company has already decided on the next single and it will flop as well...
> Given her Golden Globes nomination as well as the
> pre-Oscar buzz regarding Jennifer Hudson's performance in
> "Dreamgirls" what do you think about the possibility that
> "The Future Ain't What It Used To Be" will be released as
> a single from TMIL? My guess is that the record company
> may want to ride the coattails of Jennifer Hudson's
> success (particularly if she garners an Oscar nomination,
> or even a win), and take advantage of the "free" publicity
> of having her connected with this song.
>
> Personally, I feel that TFAWIUTB is one of the
> better-produced Steinman songs on the album (and, believe
> me, that's not saying much, given what Child's done to the
> rest of his "children").
>
> What's everyone else's take on this?
>
> Thanks!
>
> -- JB
>
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