On This Day in Pink History… 4th July 2012 Pink announced her new album, The Truth About Love

On This Day in Pink History… 3rd July 2012, Blow Me (One Last Kiss) was released

In summer 2012, Pink was back with her new single, Blow Me (One Last Kiss), from her up-coming album, The Truth About Love. Written by Pink, Greg Kurstin, Dann Gallucci, Eric Judy and Isaac Brock, and produced by Kurstin, the song was critically acclaimed and named as “classic Pink”.

Speaking to Billboard Magazine in August 2012, Greg Kurstin revealed that he and the singer had trouble coming up with a name for the track.The producer had been working with Pink on an intense nine-day songwriting session that yielded six songs. One particular track, an empowering breakup anthem in the vein of “So What,” seemed like it might be written and recorded within a day-it just needed a title. “She kept coming back to ‘Let’s throw in the towel,’ and it was one of those things where we had to say, ‘Is that line really the song?'” Kurstin recalled. “So then I came back with ‘Blow me … one last kiss’ and we got really excited. Most of the time with Pink she’s so strong writing lyrics I don’t really interfere. I let her do her thing. That could’ve been the only time I did that.”

Blow Me (One Last Kiss) first appeared on the Australian Singles Chart in mid July 2012, debuting at number 1. The song peaked at number 8 on the New Zealand Top 40 chart. It also debuted at number 13 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart. In Ireland, the song debuted at number 23 on the Irish Singles Chart. In the United Kingdom, the song debuted at number 3 with sales over 70,000 in September 2012 behind Ne-Yo’s Let Me Love You (Until You Learn to Love Yourself) and The Script’s Hall of Fame. Despite of not reaching No.1 in the Singles Chart it did reach No.1 In the UK iTunes Chart, it debuted at number one in Scotland.

In the United States, the song debuted at number 58 on the BillboardHot 100 and peaked at number 5. As of August 2013, Pink is placed joint-third with Lady Gaga (12) behind Rihanna (24) and Beyoncé (14) for most top ten hits for a female artist since 2000. The song also topped the German Airplay Chart, becoming Pink’s tenth consecutive single to do so and increasing her (previously broken) record for the most consecutive number 1 singles in Germany. The song also appeared on the South African Airplay Chart, reaching a peak position of number 2. On Billboard’s Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart, it gave Pink her fourth number-one single on this chart. It has sold 2,164,000 copies in the US as of July 2013.

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There are two versions of the music video for Blow Me (One Last Kiss). The original version is black & white with splashes of colour. The second version is the same, except that it is in colour. The video features opening titles in French and begins with Pink having a picnic with her love interest (Sebastian de la Forza). The two lean in for a kiss, which is interrupted by him taking a phone call. Pink splashes him with red wine, and walks away through the trees. She meets another man on his motorbike (Alexander Ercheverria) and goes home with him. He draws a portrait of her. Pink watches through the window as many female guests arrive for a party the man has organised. During the party, she dances with one of the women until she is interrupted by the man who brought her home. Pink wears a black suit with her hair pushed back and dances with the woman (Mosh). The man gets down on one knee and proposes. Pink accepts by giving him her hand but is disappointed to find out the proposal was meant for her dance partner. During their wedding ceremony, Pink is dressed completely in black, as if she is attending a funeral. A flying bike appears above the guests (Andreas-Holm Hansen), which is carrying a heart-shaped balloon. The balloon pops, and red liquid covers the guests as Pink sings and dances cheerfully. She joins the driver of the flying bike, and they fly away together at the end of this video clip across the countryside, into the sunset, under a bridge, over trees and up close to a big hill on the high flying bicycle with eagle wings.

MTV’s James Montgomery assured Pink’s fans that she hasn’t changed, while crediting the video for its angry and funny nature, saying “While your heroine might be saying she’s a changed woman, the ‘Blow Me’ video proves that she’s not. It’s just as angry as her previous clips, and nearly as funny too.”

The single also came with a b-side, The King is Dead but the Queen is Alive.

PinkHistory’s favourite performances of Blow Me (One Last Kiss) 

On This Day in Pink History… 30th June 2013 True Love music video was released

The True Love music video was due to premiere at a later date, but on 30th June 2013, the video leaked on the website ‘Direct Lyrics’. A few hours later the video was released to Pink’s official VEVO account.

Sophie Muller (who also directed videos for Trouble and I Don’t Believe You) directed the video, which features Pink, Carey and Willow. Pink said she had no time for a dramatic music video at the time due to her being on a worldwide tour. The video is a mixture of backstage footage from the tour and a melody of flashing and swirling colours. Lily Allen featured in the song (credited as Lily Rose Cooper) and her part in the music video was filmed separately. During her short part in the video she is shown cutting vegetables and throwing them into a blender.

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On This Day in Pink History… 29th June 2002, Pink played at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles on the Party Tour 

Setlist:
Get the Party Started
Missundaztood
18 Wheeler
What’s Up?
Dear Diary
Respect
Medley: I Love You / You’re All I Need to Get By
Janie’s Got a Gun
You Make Me Sick
Just like a Pill
Lonely Girl
Sweet Child o’ Mine
Numb
Janis Joplin Medley: Summertime/Piece of My Heart/Me and Bobby McGee
Family Portrait
My Vietnam
Encore:
Eventually
There You Go
Don’t Let Me Get Me

Thanks to CLD from pinkspage for uploading the video and providing the setlist

NEW YORK, June 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Madame Tussauds New York invited visitors into their completely renovated and revamped lobby today by unveiling a brand new, never before seen wax figure of the musical icon Pink. The high-flying figure of the legendary singer was installed in the early hours of June 25, 2015 and was on prominent display, soaring mid-air at 25 feet on silk ropes for the first visitors of the day to see. The completion of the newly redesigned lobby marks the continuation of Madame Tussauds’ investment in their Times Square location as they prepare for their 15th anniversary at the iconic location this Fall.

Pink’s figure, which was meticulously created from research by Madame Tussauds’ Studio Artists over the course of many months, features the singer on aerial ropes reminiscent of her 2014 tour acrobatics. The ropes are the made of 100% silk and are the same as those used by actual aerial gymnasts. Her dynamic figure will feature a long sleeved, sheer black lace leotard, Pink’s classic rocker hairstyle and all of her many tattoos.

“We are thrilled to welcome Pink to Madame Tussauds New York.  Her figure adds an exciting new dynamic to our freshly remodeled lobby,” said Bret Pidgeon, General Manager Madame Tussauds New York.  “Pink flying from the ceiling, in addition to an impactful, new light and sound package really create a concert feel in our 42nd St lobby.”

Pink, who rose to musical prominence with her breakout albums Can’t Take Me Home and Missundaztood, has had a successful career as a singer and songwriter for more than 15 years. She is the recipient of four Billboard Music Awards, including the 2013 Woman of the Year, and three Grammy Awards including Best Female Rock Vocalist for her song Trouble in 2004. In addition to her powerhouse vocals and her unique personal style, Pink is known for her dedication to philanthropy and causes such as PETA and the Human Rights Campaign. Through her many forms of work, Pink continues to impress and inspire fans world-wide.

The lobby completion marks the conclusion of an ongoing series of renovation projects in the 9-story Times Square attraction. Madame Tussauds has continued to invest in modernizing its space with major overhauls to some of their most famous rooms. The Sports Zone, Music Space, Film and TV Room and Culture Wing have all undergone comprehensive revamps which include dynamic set designs, interactive activities and impressive new figures such as Lionel Messi, Pharrell Williams, Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen and Jimmy Fallon.

About Madame Tussauds New York 

Madame Tussauds New York is the interactive “must do” attraction, providing guests with unique opportunities to create memories with some of the world’s biggest icons. Prominently located in the heart of Times Square, Madame Tussauds New York is open 365 days a year at 10 a.m. Visit www.madametussauds.com/newyork, @NYCWax on Twitter or call (212) 512-9600 or (866) 841-3505 for more information.

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On This Day in Pink History… 20th June 2012, Pink announced her new single, Blow Me (One Last Kiss)

Pink announced her new single from her upcoming album in June 2012 with a short video message to fans.

On This Day in Pink History… 20th June 2003, Pink performed on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno 

On This Day in Pink History… 17th June 2001, Pink performed at Wango Tango 

On This Day in Pink History… 15th June 2002, Pink performed at Wango Tango

Setlist:

• Get The Party Started
• Missundaztood
• Just Like A Pill
• Don’t Let Me Get Me
• Janie’s Got A Gun
• Misery (with Steven Tyler)

On This Day in Pink History… 13th June 2010, Pink played at the Isle of Wight Festival on the Summer Carnival Tour

Funhouse

Who Knew

Just Like A Pill

Dear Mr President

Medley: My Generation/Basketcase (with Butch Walker)

Roxanne

Leave Me Alone (I’m Lonely)

So What