Telephone - Britney Spears (HQ)

This is Britney Spears original version of Telephone. Lady Gaga originally wrote this song for Britney, but since she turned it down she recorded it herself. This is the leaked demo version by Britney.

[@SummerDiamandis]

The way her vocals are processed is giving me Radar / Blackout era vibes. It would have fit perfectly on that album

[@hatpal2287]

sadly its on circus era

[@luukassl]

your profile picture :D :D ahhh, you're doing great, Kim

[@bhaeyotch9881]

rightttt

[@gerardoo1475]

It’s not mixed and mastered so it sounds like this cause it’s unfinished unfortunately but this would’ve obviously been a bop either way

[@stfu6743]

FRRRR

[@nebby2212]

do people forget that Gaga actually wrote the song for britney, and it just didnt reach the final stages of completion??? Britney is amazing and shes been around for over 10 yrs!!! so clearly shes been doing something right :D

[@Ganiqua]

@@egealtug2209 lmao

[@Capibaracapibara1992]

This is so strange ! I read this comment thinking, wait... Britney's career is much more than 20 years

[@rbgmmc]

@@Capibaracapibara1992 britney did like more than half of her career lip syncing...

[@coonphobia]

@@rbgmmc because her voice is messed up from the iconic baby voice she’s been doing, it wasnt natrual. she was branded with baby voice and if u do a baby voice, especially for singing it’s gonna mess up your cords. that’s why she’s been lip syncing. it doesn’t take away from her talent

[@rbgmmc]

@@coonphobia what talent

[@bryangerarrdo]

the way britney ate this up... now imagine Britney, Beyoncé, & Gaga all on this.

[@kevsabel137]

Bryan Huerta omfucking god yeeees 🤯

[@randomperson9890]

Here you go i saw this today kzbin.info/www/bejne/imHUpX6wqrF5Z8U :)

[@dojavillager5998]

Ate what? 🥴

[@randomperson9890]

@@dojavillager5998 lmao you just say ate up when you mean to say that someone did good on something like nailed it for example you ate that test

[@dojavillager5998]

@@randomperson9890 💀💀💀

[@lifecanbefun_]

I love how she sings "anymore" and "dancefloor"

[@eduardmunteanu6304]

EXACTLY, I M DEADASS JUST WAITING FOR HER TO SING THEM 😭😭

[@jordan84]

She adds that little bit of vibrato to it.

[@andij605]

and "i'm busy" ❤️

[@castawayonthemoon]

Exactly!! Love it!

[@chismossangmaritess4072]

YESS SAME THE WAY SHE SAYS FLOOR

[@racyrowdyrocket]

WORLD HISTORY'S MOST EPIC DEMO

[@SwiftyNifty_]

Yeah

[@YasGagaSlayMama]

Preach 🙏

[@greenaesthetic6387]

😏

[@sorbbae620]

id agree but keshas run devil run demo exists

[@rlw5852]

lana del rey exists

[@A.J.8.8.8]

If this had a better producer this would have been a massive, massive hit. Gaga has such vision

[@cantthinkofaname7525]

it’s just a demo. it was never finished and it was recorded just to see what it sounded like

[@A.J.8.8.8]

@@cantthinkofaname7525 Britney and Gaga work with different producers and apparently Britney's producers knocked it back. I think it would have been a bigger hit if Britney released this song

[@koboljanmecke4591]

@@A.J.8.8.8 are you serious? Do you even know what great pop culture moment the collaboration between lady gaga and beyonce was back then???? It‘s not even possible to make Telephone more iconic!!! If Britney had released it on her own, the song never would have been anything near the success gaga had with that song!!!

[@A.J.8.8.8]

@@koboljanmecke4591 do you even know who Brintey Spears is!?!? 🤣 she has created the greatest pop culture moments of all time. She didn't need to have anyone feature on her songs. Maybe you're too young & weren't around, so maybe do some research on chart numbers?

[@godandthegays999]

@@A.J.8.8.8 We all know who Britney Spears is, she is the greatest popstar of all time, but what made Telephone that Iconic and Successful was the collaboration between Gaga and Beyoncé, if Britney would've released it , it would've Been just another Britney's pop hit like Gimme More or Hold it Against Me.

[@xcamarix]

It’s crazy because this fits Britney style she sounds so good I wonder how popular it would’ve been if she sang it instead

[@Harry-om5lm]

She wanted it, but the conservatorship that is over her kept her from releasing it

[@souldrips]

@@Harry-om5lm false

[@Harry-om5lm]

@@souldrips Well maybe in your fantasy land

[@souldrips]

@@Harry-om5lm girlie the song wasn’t rejected because of the conservatorship, otherwise the song wouldn’t have been recorded. The label decided they didn’t want the song anymore because they had already picked other ones. At least know how to back up your claims

[@fervelazquez5398]

top 3 as one of the most iconic song of the decade, for sure

[@bunny_god]

if this were actually completed, released and promoted it without a doubt would’ve been another one of britney’s greatest hits. this is just a demo and it’s already amazing, a studio version would’ve been a masterpiece

[@geometricart7851]

this has an awesome beat.

[@makelaaloha7825]

this is a full demo... she did her own background vocals. a really good demo. not half assed, its a good place to start. B is the full package. Emotion and soul in this demo.

[@JessLeni]

I love both versions of this song equally- because despite being the same song- they bring very different energies to it- Gaga is more fierce in her performance and there is definitely a lot of power and anger behind her- Britney brings an almost melancholic energy to this song and it feels much more emotional, despite it being a dance type pop song. Also, I know a lot of people dislike the auto tune in this demo, but I personally love it. When comparing the use of auto tune to the lyrics of the song (she doesn’t want to talk anymore, feel any more she just wants to hit the dance floor) it’s almost as if she doesn’t want to be human - hence the robotic sounding voice - I also like the way that the use of auto tune and more naturally mixed vocals go back and forth - shows an inner conflict but also sounds incredible and blends perfectly with this song. Overall I just love it!!!

[@LawNerdAmber]

Great summary!

[@mildlifeisatrisk5727]

Agreed! I was just thinking it, how in this production someone involved finally had the idea of linking form and meaning. This an actually good use of auto tune, indeed!...

[@EvieKar]

Have you heard her version of Toms Diner with Giorgio Moroder? It’s so melancholy and works perfectly

[@AdIgnorantiam]

The melody to this song's chorus is so emotionally charged... I've heard it in three different renditions. Lady Gaga's, Britney's, and VenetianPrincess' parody, and every time, the chorus doesn't lose that emotional punch. So powerful.

[@RicardodaSilvaRdS]

Omg, "accident prone". You just took me back in time 😂 Thank you 10 year old comment

[@rikindanger1079]

@@RicardodaSilvaRdS legit

[@eclipsicallane9179]

Omg this comment is a time capsule. VenetianPrincess no wayy

[@rikindanger1079]

@@eclipsicallane9179 I legit screamed when I read it

[@jalinsvision]

That’s the power of Lady Gagas pen!

[@vilevampire902]

People have controlled Britney her whole life, her producers turned this down, would’ve been a hit on her end.

[@oswiroa4973]

This is better than any Circus song for sure

[@gabrielacenteno6431]

And now Britney is free! Let’s hope for a collab :)

[@michaelcos.]

@@oswiroa4973 not womanizer or circus, other songs yes.

[@shawndon7374]

@@michaelcos. honestly Britney would've made this song just as big as those 2 if not more. This song is GREAT. Lady gaga really has that eye for talent 😳

[@FR-dr6tu]

@@michaelcos. no taste girl. Blur? Kill the Lights? Unusual You?

[@NHDLYRICS]

I stan robotney

[@TheBoots72]

🤣😂

[@Neyobe]

Lollll

[@madnnis]

Autotuney is the best

[@Neyobe]

🤖 +🦵

[@ggoddf5889]

LMAOOO

[@poopinawoodbox]

This would have been a big hit for her if she put it out. But at the same time I’m glad it was Gaga who put it out cuz she wrote it.

[@poopinawoodbox]

@Jon Purisima actually she had a great voice when she was younger. Her record label made her change her “sound” so she’s have this “baby” voice, which actually destroyed her true voice and abilities.

[@poopinawoodbox]

@Jon Purisima yeah I’m just gonna go ahead and put this video in. Maybe you’ll learn something 😂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYqocpR7jNV9o6c

[@poopinawoodbox]

@Jon Purisima All I’m saying is at one point in her life she really did have a great voice. Maybe not anymore, but she USED too. BTW, disregarding facts, is itself a delusion. I’m providing you with evidence which you’re choosing to ignore. Who’s actually delusional? 😂

[@carlo372]

@Jon Purisima she can sing period watch crossroads the movie and she sings so much better than she usually does now in “the baby voice”

[@carlo372]

@Jon Purisima babe doll just say ur jealous because she has a career for what she loves to do and is good at it and you dont 🤗🤗🤗

[@boinger32]

i love the “softness?” of this version while still sounding emotionally charged

[@czoczo]

FRR

[@LIXIAMORGASSON]

I think the two versions are awesome

[@777MORTIZ]

Yes!

[@olivermatthew4143]

Lady Gaga wrote the song, Britney was supposed to sing it instead, Jive refused, Gaga ended up with it!

[@aaronxalapa]

Jive didnt refuse, Gaga decided to keep it, Rodney gave the real version that's why he and gaga fought, He wanted the song for Britney and gaga didnt even bother to notify him...

[@ayayayamalittlebutterfly834]

Gaga clarified it herself that it was turned down

[@CoraDagger84]

but Quicksand, which is on britneys album was co written by gaga. shes written a few for brit

[@dragonblood1208]

Iconic demo, I love it for some reason. I can't imagine Britney's team rejected it 💀

[@FR-dr6tu]

I like Rock me in better than this. Sorry but brits team made the right choice.

[@ashdog236]

@@FR-dr6tu girl what 😂

[@FR-dr6tu]

@@ashdog236 girl what my honest opinion rock me in is actually good for some people not for locals who listen to toxic only 💀

[@FR-dr6tu]

@@ashdog236 it would not be a hit with britney. It would be a bonus track so gaga made it a hit

[@ashdog236]

@@FR-dr6tu I disagree, it would’ve been a hit with Britney, I mean I’m dying over her unfinished demo vocals, if it was polished and released I would’ve gagged

[@krauser18x]

It is just a demo relax, it wouldnt sound like this if it was the official

[@josematias3357]

😊😊😊thank you boo

[@nick959567]

britneys producer turned it down, not britney

[@DCgamer]

nick959567 why the hell does her producer choose what she does and doesn’t do?!! XD

[@oliviamcgahern5871]

DCgamer because she's owned by Jive Records. She has no control over what she records and doesn't record. I'm pretty sure that was part of the reason she had her 2007 breakdown.

[@Anonymous-xm8ir]

O M well not exactly the reason. Drugs, divorce, delusion...more like. Britney executively produced Blackout, and personally hand picked the producers to work with, including choosing which songs made the cut! she had her record label in her hand at that point, but it went downhill fast following VMA performance. After Blackout she lost all creative control on her albums, except on glory she kinda made a point of choosing what sound and direction she wanted, with the help of her A&R Karen, Riri’s favorite girl. Had glory been edited down (it could have done without a few songs) and released a year before it was (it was recorded over almost 3 years), it would have done better. Britney knows what she wants she should be allowed to execute it perfectly without interference if she’s going to have another Blackout!

[@pdqbs]

@@Anonymous-xm8ir well it is a fact that one of the reasons of her """breakdown""" (besides her personal life + paparazzi) was her management holding her back and not giving her enough freedom when it came to her career. this song was intended for circus but they already had phonography, during this era she did not have as much creative control

[@cidsx]

@@DCgamer She literally has no control of her entire life. If she can drive, when to eat, any of that because she's under a conservatorship. Research the freebritney movement.

[@darnellmajor9016]

This version is sooooo beautiful even if it's a demo.

[@laurafrakinroslin]

I love the almost angry edge in Gaga’s vocals but this version’s still a bop

[@karladiaz6125]

britney is the best of pop

[@pedrobastos1856]

gaga is better

[@aellahnjung]

Pedro Bastos on mars maybe

[@aellahnjung]

azpawn 679 shut up

[@faustoschmidt9208]

azpawn 679 apperantly you don’t need to write all of your songs for being an icon and the princess of pop

[@mattnelson9010]

Raylyn ! one has loads of talent and creativity the other was sadly a living money machine.

[@ventusheart5733]

Even if Gaga's version has better vocals, i think Britney's version triggers more feels to me. It's like anxiety on the dance floor... Weird but no other songs gave me that sensation.

[@ashdog236]

Well this Britney version is an unfinished demo so it would harsh to critique her vocals and I love both versions, I love the way Britney sings certain words like Anymore and Dancefloor and I love Gaga’s vocals too

[@towerprep45]

This could've been a career defining hit for Siri. Too bad she gave it to Gaga.

[@ced2472]

Im dying 😂😂😂😂😂😂🙌🙌🙌🙌 Well played

[@kaizermaala]

actually gaga wrote that song... but britney refused to sing it...

[@Osnapitznoah]

+Kaizer Maala they were saying Britney's vocals sound like Siri.

[@MattJamesHarrell]

Britney didnt "refuse" to sing it, her record label turned it down and said they werent looking for new material at the time. get your facts right

[@osvaldoveiga690]

That's stupid. Why would she even record it if the record label didn't want new songs???? Britney was making "Circus" and needed songs, Gaga offered, she recorded and didn't think it fit well on the album, so it didn't make the cut! Probably for the best since the production is horrible on her voice. It's not about rejection, it's about picking.

[@karmakobweb]

This would have been perfect for Britney, it really suits her voice and style

[@freesha]

she ate this tf up omg

[@requiemforanali]

I love this, the chorus specially 😭

[@MultiSolester]

I'm sorry gúy but you're listening a demo version. It's not finished anymore so please, don't compare with Gaga's version.

[@oompaloompa1840]

Solester Ding wdym dont compare to gaga’s?... it’s a demo it ain’t that deep, demos are regularly not the best

[@xdome25]

@@oompaloompa1840 exactly i make demo songs too and its like 5x different from the original when it is released because there are alot of additions and arrangements added in the final version especially when it is mastered.

[@Australisisagoodguy1234]

Gaga's demo sounds better tho

[@Anthonycheesman33]

I did and this sucks lol

[@lpssillyhearts]

Both versions did amazing!

[@cheesecakefox7106]

Gaga should've added Britney to this because her version is so incredible! Love Queen Britney Always ❤️

[@PurpleMystique]

I love Britney's and Gaga's version of this song. Too much hate >.>

[@sophialove-mq6tt]

Imagine how iconic the music video for this would’ve been

[@kklondikke9019]

i think this really couldve been britneys #1 hit if she hadnt turned it down, but funny how things turn out. i love gagas version, and will always hold britneys demo close to my heart

[@user-co1rz3dx9j]

Lol it's okay tho. Because her song toxic is way more iconic than this. Lol go watch the movie Madame web 2024 they praise Britney Spears's toxic song lol

[@sam4metroid]

Lol I know everyone makes fun of this, but I love it! I wish she released it 😁🎶

[@juanwashington-cruz2294]

SAME!!!

[@fedegerman1690]

She can’t without paying hard

[@xdome25]

someone released a remix version of gaga and britney somewhere i found it and it sounded good was much better than Beyonce's version or shouldve added 3 of them in 1 song.

[@michaelcos.]

the verses would have sounded more like the chorus, lower amounts of auto tune and clearer. this is only a demo which is most likely the first and only one created for this song as the vocals are complete auto tune and not polished/mashed at all. if the song was fully recorded and released as a single it would have been bigger than the original.

[@dannizinn6477]

Jive rejected, Britney didnt.

[@britbrit5367]

Danni L.Jean wtf is wrong with jive ???? They ruined britney’s career

[@HopkinsChloe]

Probably Jamie Spears saying NO too!

[@mikeolivero293]

@@HopkinsChloe Jamie was like 13

[@mikeolivero293]

@@HopkinsChloe OH LMAO I THOUGHT YOU WERE TALKING ABT THE GIRL

[@HopkinsChloe]

@@mikeolivero293 noooooo! 😂 Jamie Spears.. her stupid so called father!! Jamie Lynn is just as bad!!! #freebritney

[@MrToysoldier2012]

People who say oh autotune HAHAHA no fucking shit..... Even lady gagas version has autotune.... And this is just a rough demo prolly the only time she sang it....

[@lonniegabbie]

Yeah but Gaga can actually sing it live and definitely needs less autotune.

[@jamie-leegirvan7325]

at_raddi Debatable

[@dustinlee168]

1:23 britneys voice suits on this part, then yonce and gaga the rest,

[@drewm.2790]

Britney ate this up omg 👀

[@nathybe123]

SYNTHESIZERS ARE KILLIN' LITERALLY BRITNEY'S VOICE IN THIS SONG!!!

[@nathansky477]

Even better than the original, Britney’s voice is too iconic

[@itts.palomaa]

obsessed with both versions

[@GiveGengarACupcake2137]

Same

[@xoxo_dd886]

It definitely sounds great, Britney rocked the robot voice seriously💖

[@Nikki-wt8ss]

It’s awesome you can hear gagas demo vocals in the chorus

[@parrianna1360]

I love Gaga’s version the best, this just sounds too auto tuned for me, but I do enjoy how different it is from Gaga’s

[@kodi2701]

Its a demo my dear

[@loli_cvnt5622]

I mean.. the song just sounds like that? The final versions just have better production, Gaga's is about as robotic as this one too.

[@Fillo.]

This is Britney's blackout sound

[@elyseeblackstone4597]

I dont understand the heavy autotune. We know Britney doesnt have GaGa's pipes, but this is ridiculous.

[@jluebs]

This was not autotune, it is vocoder. Autotune is meant to not be noticeable, just correcting pitch. Vocoder is an intentional sound/artistic choice to make someone’s voice sound robotic. Both have their place is music.

[@d1etpussy621]

That would've been awesome if Britney released it

[@MarkRoopeMusic]

this is too epic...i like both versions theyre both epic

[@Joman82]

This demo is amazing!!!

[@arianatorteam8525]

this is a success for lady gaga who took it from britney spears (britney 2007-gaga 2009) so it is also successful for britney spears.😊

[@user-co1rz3dx9j]

Lol it's ok tho. Coz Britney's toxic song still so Iconic that in the movie Madame web 2024 they praise the song and Britney Spears lol.

[@momotsukino6441]

This is amazing ❤

[@jakej654]

much prefer the synth compositions of the chorus and post-chorus on this version

[@Can17864]

This was the best version.

[@russty7569]

Who is here after the end of Britney’s conservatorship?

[@tayway210]

This should've been a thing.

[@FizzySherbet]

I was singing this in my head today and realized I was playing this version ;(

[@huseyinogk]

👍

[@aellahnjung]

Purr

[@AnAn-tv9mw]

11 years ago...

[@sofiacornejo8628]

I love this version so much

[@TravyyD]

I am soooooo addicted to this song

[@ethel1469]

GOSH MY FAVORITE SONG

[@danielsanguino4357]

La voz de Britney es tan cute!

[@exocometoeurope5715]

This song was made for britney's voice. Too bad the company rejected it.

[@theJoesta420]

i love the end when she says im out in the club and im sippin that bub and you aint gonna reach my telephone and she goes all high pitch its so goood

[@b1tchtwich911]

AAAAAAAA I LOVE THIS

[@lolilaspina4275]

Love it!!! Should release it!

[@SunShine-et4by]

I love this version! If it was Britney's song and finished the world would change)

[@americagrp]

ME ENCANTAAA ESTA VERSION!!!!!!!!!!!

[@piefecta3012]

the chorus is iconic with both vocals

[@starlitkate]

Would have loved for Britney to do this. It would have been epic for her!

[@mroyanedel7672]

es un demo solamente! obviamente no es la canción original ! ni en sus sueños pensarían como sonaría este tema!

[@edwardmadrigal8477]

Pasa el pack

[@GabrielSantos-ol4nt]

Mucho autotune pero Britney ya és conocida por esto

[@felipealegria1882]

@@GabrielSantos-ol4nt Realmente todos los demos tiene autotune...

[@GabrielSantos-ol4nt]

@@felipealegria1882 si

[@user-rm2eo7nc6f]

Feel It Twice nah pero a Britney le ponen por defecto porque todos sabemos que finge su voz si sabe cantar pero con el tiempo de hacer esa voz de bebé se le daño

[@STALKER777LK]

there is a ring to britneys voice (no pun intended) its on a different realm ex.: "BABY" "club" "on meh" "busy" "HEAR you" "FAVOURITE" "sorry" "danceflooor" "anymoooore" "stop telephoning me" these were so sharp and bright in contrast with the more melancholic production helps a lot too

[@jjreynolds8888]

I love this

[@shadyspears]

Tbh I like this version more

[@jjreynolds8888]

Same

[@nenefoster45]

it does need more tweaking

[@videoplaylist5973]

Oh I wish she would have released this. It fits her voice way better. Perfectly. I hate how the producers had her do the "bby voice" but with songs that didnt fit it. This song fits it perfectly. Like the "bby voice" in a cute way. Like to fit the princess persona

[@milktea4421]

this is beautiful

[@marscrystalpower]

this was just a demo though the real version wouldve been amazing! this to me is amzing either way !!!

[@michael2244]

This was originally written for Britney

[@psicologodanielmartinez]

ahh me encantaaa!!

[@lrmy14]

OMFFGGGG AND I ONLY SEE THIS NOW ?? i am completely a fan 😩✋🏼

[@heartgrewtinyspines]

I love gagas version but this one… it’s amazing

[@Eche9513]

It's a demo, i think That it Was the final version could be so Good.

[@FR-dr6tu]

This demo is the most illegally downloaded demo of all times! Legendary demo.

[@georgette5103]

Dayyyummmm, this is the one

[@MrAso90]

This is not bad, kinda like it.

[@trebleking1641]

This could be released today and be a massive, worldwide hit.

[@milliebbrowne]

You know, I like Britney's version even more than I like Gaga's..

[@joshmckinnley745]

Britney should have done this it would have been such a hit.... (The siri stops after a little ways into the song).

[@jaykuzen805]

I remember the local radio DJ playin this demo before school at 7:25 am in 2011

[@VantwyanBell]

Fr?

[@lindsays7963]

Iconic

[@mexinail5537]

Who recorded and edited this? Because to me it sounds like someone that wanted to show Britney’s real voice. There are some notes that on a live performance would allow her to fully sing 🥺

[@Ajohnstonjr1]

Love how this got wayyy more hits on here than Lady GaGa's version. BTW this is only the rough draft (Demo)

[@rofskeebabynation4632]

this song really fit's to her voice

[@samruffolo]

i feel like if it was finished it would have been equally as good, as artists they have different sounds and they both made it there own

[@luciacg6960]

Like this better. Her sweet voice is another level😘

[@AntajuanGrady]

Can she still release this as a song in 2022 with an actual video? I like this!!!!!!!!

[@slayyyters_cigarette]

omg love that siri could’ve had a career! you go girl

[@coven0417]

😍

[@Jojo-zx4en]

This would go into blackout

[@RUCKYTO]

excelente version la de britney!!!! me encanta!!! EXCELENTE!

[@lancebaylis3169]

I actually prefer this version. It's a little punchier, somehow.

[@pinkvines]

This is pretty good. I like the bass in the background.

[@felixarmandom]

Perfect Britney!!!

[@jeremygarcia2467]

It’s 2020 and I still love Britney’s version way better!

[@JonandDianne]

😍😍😍