jthad1129 said:

But the question was not "worst single" of 2003, but "worst song". These are 2002 songs is all I'm sayin'.

Mariah saw October-December 2002 radio play for Through The Rain (although it didn't chart until sales kicked in for a few weeks, peaking at 81). However, it did chart on the AC charts in 2002 so I really wouldn't consider that a 2003 song, especially considering Billboard's chart rules (radio play accounts for most chart points). Once it's shipped to radio it's a single and that's the year of its release (as a single). IDJ/Monarc was planning a commercial single for November, but hastily withdrew it when the track failed at radio. Later, it was rescheduled as a half-assed cheapie in Feb.

I'm Glad was readily available on This Is Me...Then in 2002. A 2003 single, yes. But a song that was released in 2002.

Whatchulookinat was originally released to radio (and as a commercial single) in August 2002, actually. It was quickly withdrawn and failed entirely so they started to promote One Of Those Days and when that failed they went to Try It On My Own. Later, they served the clubs with some bland remixes.

Because labels basically don't release commercial singles in the US anymore (and when they do, it's 3-4 months after radio impact date, usually), it's pretty inaccurate to use those as reference points for single release dates.
[This message was edited Wed Jan 14 8:35:10 PST 2004 by VoicesCarry]