I would initially have dismissed this as being fan made... but then I remembered what the Greatest Hits vinyl release looks like, so I wouldn't be surprised if this is actually real.
Well, the less said about that art the better - but if we really are getting Feed Your Love, that's exciting!
Another thing that makes me feel like it's genuine is the split release date, because obviously it would be too much to ask for a coordinated release lol
Posted by: vibe 27th May 2021, 01:11 PM
surely not that pic lol
Posted by: Lukuzz 27th May 2021, 01:18 PM
Does sound like them but I’ll be happy to get Feed Your Love on digital and vinyl !
Posted by: Maz! 27th May 2021, 01:43 PM
Only excited for this because of Feed Your Love and Wannabe demo in good quality
Posted by: Sideout 27th May 2021, 02:00 PM
I totally expected UMG would release the demo version of Wannabe in July. That's a no brainer. I'm really shocked if they release Feed Your Love on a Wannabe vinyl release. I expected UMG to use Feed Your Love to promote Spice 25.
Posted by: Maz! 27th May 2021, 02:05 PM
If they release Feed Your Love now you wonder what’s coming as extra on Spice re-release ? Likely Stories/C U Next Tuesday is the only known song from the Spice sessions next to Feed Your Love that we haven’t heard am I right?
Posted by: Sideout 27th May 2021, 02:18 PM
QUOTE(Maz! @ May 27 2021, 06:05 AM)
If they release Feed Your Love now you wonder what’s coming as extra on Spice re-release ? Likely Stories/C U Next Tuesday is the only known song from the Spice sessions next to Feed Your Love that we haven’t heard am I right?
Step To Me and Strong Enough are also from the Spice sessions. There's also a song called Pleasin' Me registered on HFA Songfile which is rumored to be from Spice. It's another Biffco song.
Posted by: sammy01 27th May 2021, 02:21 PM
I was told 2 days ago UMC has a spice girls store thats gone live last week (it's locked right now) so this figures. I'd thought they might not bother with too much for Wannabe as it was getting close to release date but if it comes on the 23rd that makes sense.
There will be merch too on the UMC spice store.
The pic and design are by the by tbh, getting 2 new songs on streaming and digital platforms would be huge though for their legacy. Don't forget they have a tiny catalogue, 1 new song would account for like 2.5% of all their original material.
Posted by: Alberto! 27th May 2021, 02:23 PM
Oh God, nice to get FYL demo and the two formats but that artwork is absolutely horrible. I do wonder who gets paid for coming up with these ideas, and if they realise how out of touch from the fans' wishes the label actually is.
Posted by: Spice Girls Net 27th May 2021, 02:23 PM
I just hope that if we get anything for 'Spice' it won't be on different dates.
Posted by: sammy01 27th May 2021, 02:26 PM
I think it's more fans that are out of touch tbh. It's a pic from the original photoshoot, I mean if you look at Wannabes cover closely Geri looks like a demented 40 year old.
It's silver as it's Wannabe's 25th anniversary which is a silver anniversary. It looks dated and tacky but so would a lot of their releases now if you saw them for the first time with how you look at things today.
Posted by: schizo_spice 27th May 2021, 02:36 PM
Really excited for Feed Your Love if true.
Posted by: sammy01 27th May 2021, 03:18 PM
This is definitely official UMC are sending out mailers promoting it to journalist. A pre-order will be up soon I would expect.
Posted by: -Jay- 27th May 2021, 03:35 PM
I wonder why French sites are revealing this before the Spice Girls social media? They never get to officially announce anything first lol.
http://just-music.fr/wannabe-tube-spice-girls-vinyle/ this link includes an image of the vinyl inside the sleeve.
Posted by: spiceboy 27th May 2021, 03:58 PM
LOL at that vinyl
Posted by: sammy01 27th May 2021, 04:05 PM
I do sometimes hate spice girls fans, you are getting the first new original spice girls song on physical and streaming formats in 14 years and all people care about is the font or picture.
I mean the vinyl and cassette are cheap cash ins, you'll stick them on a shelf. The new song will increase their discography and be on streaming for years to come, it's a big thing.
It could be a pic of geri's white vibrator and it's still an amazing release.
Posted by: spiceboy 27th May 2021, 04:10 PM
QUOTE(sammy01 @ May 27 2021, 05:05 PM)
I do sometimes hate spice girls fans, you are getting the first new original spice girls song on physical and streaming formats in 14 years and all people care about is the font or picture.
I mean the vinyl and cassette are cheap cash ins, you'll stick them on a shelf. The new song will increase their discography and be on streaming for years to come, it's a big thing.
It could be a pic of geri's white vibrator and it's still an amazing release.
So sorry for not rolling over and being grateful for the fact it is a cheap cash in and that they can't make the effort. If this were Melanie C releasing it as a solo thing you'd be ripping it to shreds. The double standards are unbelievable.
Happy for the new song but it's perfectly ok to say it looks cheap, and you said it is cheap.
Posted by: spiceboy 27th May 2021, 04:12 PM
PS I'm not bothering to buy it because it looks crap, maybe if they put the effort in I would have done.
Posted by: -Jay- 27th May 2021, 04:21 PM
I don’t think it’s a bad thing for fans to want/expect items that have better quality control & more care put into them. You’d never get an ABBA or Queen reissue that looks like that... that is my frustration.
I’m the sort of fan who buys anything, so I’m probably part of the problem, but still... I think it’s fine for me/others to express disappointment with it aesthetically, and I definitely don’t think there has to be a “be grateful for what you’re given” angle here. I don’t think UMC cares what we think about it anyway, they’ll make cash regardless. Fans can be honest with each other. It looks really tacky.
But yes, the main aspect of this release that I am looking forward to & definitely grateful for is Feed Your Love.
Posted by: sammy01 27th May 2021, 04:22 PM
I can't be bothered to find the zillion posts on here about wanting them to open the vaults, they do so and it's 'but it's not the pic I wanted in the crayon colour I used to colour in with'.
Posted by: spiceboy 27th May 2021, 04:24 PM
QUOTE(sammy01 @ May 27 2021, 05:22 PM)
I can't be bothered to find the zillion posts on here about wanting them to open the vaults, they do so and it's 'but it's not the pic I wanted in the crayon colour I used to colour in with'.
Not one fan has been unhappy with the song being included
Posted by: sammy01 27th May 2021, 04:26 PM
Just don't buy it if you think it's ugly, stream it or download, that's my point this isn't just about what it physically looks like. It's expanding a tiny discography. That new song and demo will basically account for 5% of their non remix material.
I'm not saying anyone has to be positive if you don't like the cover but if you aren't going to download and stream the song then why are you in this forum? If you are going to then you have something new to look forward to.
Posted by: Chemistry 27th May 2021, 04:30 PM
I actually quite like the design. It's definitely not their best, but everything looks good after the Headlines and GH covers
Posted by: spiceboy 27th May 2021, 04:30 PM
QUOTE(sammy01 @ May 27 2021, 05:26 PM)
Just don't buy it if you think it's ugly, stream it or download, that's my point this isn't just about what it physically looks like. It's expanding a tiny discography. That new song and demo will basically account for 5% of their non remix material.
I'm not saying anyone has to be positive if you don't like the cover but if you aren't going to download and stream the song then why are you in this forum? If you are going to then you have something new to look forward to.
I don't understand your post? I haven't seen anyone say they won't stream or download the song, people are saying that the vinyl looks cheap and it's not too much to expect that UMG or the girls or whoever put a bit of effort into making it look good.
Posted by: sammy01 27th May 2021, 04:33 PM
QUOTE(spiceboy @ May 27 2021, 05:24 PM)
Not one fan has been unhappy with the song being included
Didn't you just sell your collection? So this is perfect for you, to mark Wannabes anniversary you are getting the demo and a new song to download or stream.
I mean Headlines came with no b-side, the picture disc GH, Spice, Spice world and any other release in the last 14 years came with nothing new.
Doesn't this cover all bases, physical for collectors, new music, official demo. I'm certain there will be a wannabe lyric video too.
Posted by: sammy01 27th May 2021, 04:35 PM
QUOTE(spiceboy @ May 27 2021, 05:30 PM)
I don't understand your post? I haven't seen anyone say they won't stream or download the song, people are saying that the vinyl looks cheap and it's not too much to expect that UMG or the girls or whoever put a bit of effort into making it look good.
You didn't even mention a new song in your original post.
Posted by: -Jay- 27th May 2021, 04:39 PM
Being critical of aspects of the product is a separate thing to being happy that they’re giving us an unreleased demo via it!
Anyway I’m ready to throw my cash at it 🥴 Bring on the preorder announcement!
Posted by: Maz! 27th May 2021, 04:54 PM
Yeah sorry that cover art is awful they could’ve kept it easy and kept the original cover adding a silver spice ring with 25 on it and it totally looks better. That doesn’t mean I’m not grateful we get Feed Your Love and Wannabe demo. Fans are allowed to be critical we are not in Russia.
Posted by: Mr.X 27th May 2021, 05:06 PM
GUYS it's a celebration and the art work is totally 90s style, specially totally 90s Spice Girls style. It makes total sense to me they went with this. Is it perfect? No, but who cares....
WANNABE DEMO AND FEED YOUR LOVE?!?!?!?!? I WILL BUY TWO COPIES PLEASE AND THANK YOU!!!
I am really really surprised and thankful they decided to include those two unreleased tracks. It is exactly what fans have been demanded for 20 years and FINALLY they got over themselves.
VERY VERY HAPPY FAN TODAY!!!
Posted by: -Jay- 27th May 2021, 05:36 PM
(I know this is becoming a contentious issue) but the design of it isn’t giving me authentic 90s style at all (obviously the picture of them does, the design around them does not). But that’s just my feeling.
6 weeks tomorrow and we’ll hear Feed My Love! 🤭🤭
Posted by: Mr.X 27th May 2021, 06:08 PM
I am thankful and delighted.
Like, this is literally what we have been asking for, so I will take it even if the design isnt the best. It's good enough for me and now I AM SUPER EXCITED for the Spice anniversary!!
Posted by: tommie 27th May 2021, 06:34 PM
LOL, if this is true, that picture is... a choice to say the least. Mel C doesn't even look like herself in it.
But yes, if we finally get the Wannabe demo + Feed Your Love, then I'm quite happy because it's a lot more than I ever expected from them tbh.
Posted by: vibe 27th May 2021, 07:45 PM
Where is Melanie C in the pic?
Posted by: Mr.X 27th May 2021, 07:57 PM
QUOTE(sammy01 @ May 27 2021, 04:26 PM)
Just don't buy it if you think it's ugly, stream it or download, that's my point this isn't just about what it physically looks like. It's expanding a tiny discography. That new song and demo will basically account for 5% of their non remix material.
I'm not saying anyone has to be positive if you don't like the cover but if you aren't going to download and stream the song then why are you in this forum? If you are going to then you have something new to look forward to.
sammy, you are doing too much. So what, some people dont like the cover, it's ok for instance, me and you were very vocal about the Mel C album and its campaign and we complained everytime people didnt like our opinions.
Let us not make the same mistakes and enjoy the moment
Posted by: Mr.X 27th May 2021, 08:23 PM
Guys, look at us in Spiceworld again In 2021 DURING A PANDEMIC!!
Like, 4 years ago this all seemed really impossible ever again, and look at us now. Technically a whole new era is about to kick off again and we are about to get:
- NEW OLD UNRELEASED MATERIAL - A NEW VINYL AND CASSETE AND DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
And we never thought it would happen. Some of us wondered and dreamed about getting a vinyl release for Wannabe but recently we had kind of given up on that idea and mostly expected to just get an announcement around this date for an Autumn re-release of Spice.
Now it looks like we will get the above AND also this:
- A special celebration of the 25th anniversary of Wannabe around its release date (mentioned by fans and hinted by the girls) - Potential for the girls to give interviews (lol I was going to write performances as well but lets be real.....) - Wannabe potentially back in the charts in July - Announcement of 'Spice' album 25th anniversary celebrations and re-release, potential with more unreleased music and various formats to purchase - 2022 Tour announcement
Plus, rumours of new music and the animated film.
It's a great time to be a Spice Girls fan!
Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 27th May 2021, 08:36 PM
This is great for wannabe plus it should mean we will see the spice girls back in the singles chart for the first time in a long time.
Posted by: Sideout 27th May 2021, 08:57 PM
Someone can criticize the vinyl cover and still be grateful for the release. Saying someone is ungrateful just because they criticize the cover is beyond silly.
Posted by: sammy01 27th May 2021, 09:07 PM
I never said the word ungrateful, all I said is look at the bigger picture. Fans have been demanding unreleased songs for 20 years, it could come wrapped in shit and it would still be great.
So it won't look amazing gathering dust on your shelf or in a box however you'll be able to stream a new spice girls song in 6 weeks for the rest of your life.
Anyway official announcement tomorrow, universal have a spice girls store live locked ready to go, there will also be merch.
Posted by: Cameron 27th May 2021, 09:13 PM
If it is easy to find, I might buy since I was born when it was number 1!
Posted by: Voodoo 27th May 2021, 09:41 PM
But why no Woman?
Posted by: Mr.X 27th May 2021, 10:08 PM
QUOTE(Voodoo @ May 27 2021, 09:41 PM)
But why no Woman?
This has opened up my hopes that more unreleased stuff will come. If the Spice and Spiceworld (I am hoping...) re-releases go well, we could see a Forever re-release too and perhaps we could get some unreleased stuff then too
Mind you, I bet if they were to open the vaults, WOMAN most probably wont be released since some of them hate it
BUT I AM SO HAPPY THAT THIS HAPPENING
Posted by: sammy01 27th May 2021, 10:25 PM
Spice is already signed off by the girls so that's definitely happening.
HMV are doing an exclusive Spice vinyl (as part of their 100 year anniversary) with an alternative cover, so that will give everyone something to moan about too.
Posted by: Mr.X 27th May 2021, 10:57 PM
QUOTE(sammy01 @ May 27 2021, 10:25 PM)
Spice is already signed off by the girls so that's definitely happening.
HMV are doing an exclusive Spice vinyl (as part of their 100 year anniversary) with an alternative cover, so that will give everyone something to moan about too.
Oh that's nice to know! I'm very much here for as many varients there are to purchase
New cover seems like a good idea. Hope it is a nice design (it wont be) but I can already see the drama on Spice Circle going WILD!
Posted by: masahiro 28th May 2021, 12:59 AM
I wish they'll do "Official Store Exclusive" stuff. (individual 5 cover of cassettes would be best!)
but in realistic, they're going to sell that design of hoodie or shirt.
Posted by: Sideout 28th May 2021, 01:13 AM
I can't wait to hear Geri's rap in Feed Your Love. So excited.
Posted by: -Jay- 28th May 2021, 05:49 AM
QUOTE(masahiro @ May 28 2021, 01:59 AM)
I wish they'll do "Official Store Exclusive" stuff. (individual 5 cover of cassettes would be best!)
but in realistic, they're going to sell that design of hoodie or shirt.
Yep I’m bracing myself for lots of new hoodies. I hope their merch has more range this time, even a mug would be appreciated
The individual covers thing would be so cute
P.S. Considering some of this thread has discussed the possibility of a Spice reissue, I’ve updated the title so we can continue to talk & speculate about it here.
Posted by: tommie 28th May 2021, 06:18 AM
I hope they'll include the b-sides on special cd edition of Spice. I'm not sure if I'll get the vinyl Wannabe tbh (although part of me finds it very hard to resist not to).
Although is this 100% confirmed yet?
Posted by: -Jay- 28th May 2021, 07:06 AM
^Still not officially confirmed! Just a couple of French press releases so far. I’m perched for the official announcement, I’ll keep refreshing their Twitter
My only niggle about the track list is the Junior Vasquez remix inclusion, which is just the remix found on the 2 Become 1 CD single. I’d have liked Wannabe (Vocal Slam Edit) which was never commercially released.
Posted by: Lukuzz 28th May 2021, 09:09 AM
Ugh give me the official announcement!
Posted by: -Jay- 28th May 2021, 06:01 PM
I really thought we’d get an announcement today, but no
Posted by: sammy01 28th May 2021, 07:45 PM
It was supposed to be today, wonder what's happened? Hopefully it isn't the negative reaction to the cover on Spice circle delaying it while it's changed in some way.
Posted by: Sideout 28th May 2021, 08:52 PM
QUOTE(sammy01 @ May 28 2021, 11:45 AM)
It was supposed to be today, wonder what's happened? Hopefully it isn't the negative reaction to the cover on Spice circle delaying it while it's changed in some way.
Who knew Spice Circle had so much power. We're definitely getting Woman now since UMG are taking orders from Spice circle.
Posted by: Mr.X 28th May 2021, 10:04 PM
Hhhmmm I mean it wouldnt be the first time they change the dates of announcements cos somehow the news leaked before (hey Spice World Tour 2019 )
But I doubt it is cos of the design. And it is probably already too late anyway to change that. Changing dates is easier than changing dates AND changing the whole design of a project too... That would mean weeks of delay and the vinyl production sites already require quite a long time to produce them as well... SO all of that would be affected..
Surely it will be next week. We have like 6 weeks, it's fine!
Posted by: Voodoo 29th May 2021, 09:32 AM
What if that French press release was just a hoax?
Posted by: -Jay- 29th May 2021, 09:52 AM
I hope not It would be a very elaborate hoax!
There is a Universal Music Store page for Spice Girls that shows up as being password protected if you try to access it https://store.universalmusic.com/spicegirls which seems like a good indication to me that something is coming. If you type in other random artist names you can think of (assuming they don't have a store already) it shows this message instead: "Page Not Found. It looks like the page you've requested is not available." which suggests a Spice Girls page exists but is being withheld from us for the time being...
Posted by: sammy01 29th May 2021, 12:20 PM
UMC constantly monitor Spice Circle as do the girls team. Vinyls don't take ages to make there is just huge demand and so few plants that make them. It's not like it takes 8 weeks to produce them that's just where they are in the queue of Vinyls to be made.
As I already said UMC has a spice girls store ready to go with merch too as Jay post shows. Just for some reason it all didn't go live and happen yesterday it could be something simple like a technical issue.
Posted by: Sideout 29th May 2021, 12:20 PM
It's a holiday weekend in the U.S. They will probably announce the Wannabe vinyl release on Tuesday, June 1.
Posted by: sammy01 29th May 2021, 01:19 PM
Yeah same in the UK, it's actually very hot here too. They may have felt better to wait till after the bank holiday weekend. I read UK pubs were expecting to serve 42 million pints this 3 day weekend. If there isn't an announcement Tuesday I'd start to worry.
Posted by: Dill Doe 29th May 2021, 01:28 PM
What tf is Spice Circle?
Posted by: hermespice 29th May 2021, 02:35 PM
I must be the only one who thinks that there’s nothing wrong with the picture chosen or the font. I’m just so happy if this reallly materialises.
Posted by: Mr.X 29th May 2021, 02:39 PM
QUOTE(hermespice @ May 29 2021, 02:35 PM)
I must be the only one who thinks that there’s nothing wrong with the picture chosen or the font. I’m just so happy if this reallly materialises.
You are not. Im into it too
Posted by: sammy01 29th May 2021, 03:02 PM
Seems it might have been pushed back as it's bank holiday and Friday originally was 8 weeks of pre-orders but no one in office or to sort any issues till Tuesday so pushed back till then.
Posted by: Maz! 29th May 2021, 06:34 PM
But the bank holiday wasn’t yesterday but Monday so no excuse to postpone it yesterday?
Posted by: Babyboy 29th May 2021, 08:37 PM
Well, is it confirmed? Can be a fake news?
Posted by: Mr.X 29th May 2021, 09:05 PM
QUOTE(Babyboy @ May 29 2021, 08:37 PM)
Well, is it confirmed? Can be a fake news?
I would be quite surprised that people would go to such lengths to be honest.
Not only would it have been pretty well orchestrated but also really tap into a hightened expectation from the fans at large. This is literally what we have been asking for ages, so imagine this is all a lie and we don't get anything next week? Fans would literally kill
So all I am saying is that it better be true, and if it is not true, at least I hope it is something even better. If nothing happens... well...
Sammy gets the knife first
Posted by: sammy01 31st May 2021, 08:44 PM
If this isn't announced tomorrow something has gone wrong, feeling nervous as it was all set and ready Friday just gone.
Posted by: Mr.X 31st May 2021, 11:52 PM
Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 1st June 2021, 12:13 AM
I really hope it's not fake news.
Posted by: sammy01 1st June 2021, 07:48 AM
It's definitely not fake news, you can see the password protected universal spice girls store that Jay linked and the press release to French media is from Universal.
The store has to be manually unlocked so it needs someone actually at work.
Merch that will be there could be anything but I'd expect more hoodies and tshirts (though universal are much better on price) and anything else a bonus.
The picture disc and cassette might not be the only formats there was talk of maybe UK exclusive ones too.
Posted by: -Jay- 1st June 2021, 08:04 AM
I really hope the store does go live today, I’m ready to throw my money at them...!
Posted by: Lukuzz 1st June 2021, 09:42 AM
Starting to think this was all fake 😭
Posted by: PAJ 1st June 2021, 10:37 AM
I’d be here for any new songs being a part of the release. Ones that weren’t on the original album.
Posted by: Mr.X 1st June 2021, 10:38 AM
Is it normal for acts to announce things on a tuesday though? Any releases Ive seen often get announced Weds or Thursday and go live on Friday....
Posted by: -Jay- 1st June 2021, 11:58 AM
^ Funnily enough their social media first mentioned the Spiceworld and Greatest Hits vinyl reissues on a Tuesday - https://twitter.com/spicegirls/status/1224671456094826497
Posted by: Spice Girls Net 1st June 2021, 01:31 PM
I’m nervous 😬
Posted by: -Jay- 1st June 2021, 02:23 PM
Doesn't look promising that it'll come today, it's getting late...
Posted by: Mr.X 1st June 2021, 02:57 PM
Yeah today's not the day for sure. Maybe tomorrow or Thursday?.......... Doubt it will be on Thursday as it would be competing with many others who will announce their then...
Gosh, it's never easy with these girls, is it??!?!!
Posted by: Mr.X 1st June 2021, 02:58 PM
Maybe Mel C changed her mind and decided that 'bsides are ACTUALLY bsides for an ACTUAL reason' and now we wont get anything new
Posted by: sammy01 1st June 2021, 07:50 PM
UMC not happy about the French press leak, going a different route with it now. Hoping to make a big moment of the announcement now hopefully involving the girls if possible. Instead of going for a longer pre-order going for very close to the anniversary maybe even the day of it if they can get the girls involved.
Not sure it's what I'd do but I think they feel they've lost the element of surprise so going to use the hype close to the anniversary. I mean if they can can get the girls involved then fair play and it might turn out great, it's likely to have not much more than 2 weeks pre-orders now though.
Posted by: Sideout 1st June 2021, 08:12 PM
QUOTE(sammy01 @ Jun 1 2021, 11:50 AM)
UMC not happy about the French press leak, going a different route with it now. Hoping to make a big moment of the announcement now hopefully involving the girls if possible. Instead of going for a longer pre-order going for very close to the anniversary maybe even the day of it if they can get the girls involved.
Not sure it's what I'd do but I think they feel they've lost the element of surprise so going to use the hype close to the anniversary. I mean if they can can get the girls involved then fair play and it might turn out great, it's likely to have not much more than 2 weeks pre-orders now though.
The girls are definitely gonna get together to do a press conference to announce a Wannabe vinyl for sale that only die hard fans will buy...................
Posted by: sammy01 1st June 2021, 09:09 PM
QUOTE(Sideout @ Jun 1 2021, 09:12 PM)
The girls are definitely gonna get together to do a press conference to announce a Wannabe vinyl for sale that only die hard fans will buy...................
Well it obviously wouldn't be a press conference, the 4 got together to promote spice girls themed cocktails at Harvey Nic's in 2013.
It doesn't have to be all together I guess either, it's not like they didn't film Christmas messages separate 6 months ago.
Posted by: Sideout 1st June 2021, 09:26 PM
QUOTE(sammy01 @ Jun 1 2021, 01:09 PM)
Well it obviously wouldn't be a press conference, the 4 got together to promote spice girls themed cocktails at Harvey Nic's in 2013.
It doesn't have to be all together I guess either, it's not like they didn't film Christmas messages separate 6 months ago.
Obviously it won't be a press conference since I was being sarcastic. I highly doubt the girls care about the Wannabe vinyl release. Why would they waste the hype of all of them together announcing a Wannabe vinyl? They would save that for a 2022 tour announcement.
Posted by: sammy01 1st June 2021, 09:46 PM
QUOTE(Sideout @ Jun 1 2021, 10:26 PM)
Obviously it won't be a press conference since I was being sarcastic. I highly doubt the girls care about the Wannabe vinyl release. Why would they waste the hype of all of them together announcing a Wannabe vinyl? They would save that for a 2022 tour announcement.
If a 2022 tour is announced it won't be till November at this rate and we are likely to at least get a professionally filmed video from the girls this July any way. So it's not like the first time you see then together again will be announcing a tour.
From July to 2023 is supposed to be a 25 year celebration of Spice Girls with several releases, merch and hopefully a tour in the middle of it.
There will be a big focus on getting Spice back into the top 10 in November as well.
Mel B saying new music and a tour recently is about these releases, you'll hopefully be getting lots of songs you haven't heard or officially had. For the first time really ever these sort of releases are being seen as important too and part of the whole package of celebrations not just something thrown out we already have by Universal as the girls do their own project.
Posted by: -Jay- 2nd June 2021, 09:41 AM
Lol this supposed release is giving me anxiety
Posted by: Maz! 2nd June 2021, 11:19 AM
QUOTE(-Jay- @ Jun 2 2021, 11:41 AM)
Lol this supposed release is giving me anxiety
Its with everything the girls do since 2007 for me.
Posted by: sammy01 2nd June 2021, 11:37 AM
Yeah I'm not sure their team or Universal really truly know how to deal with them and how to go about releasing things. It's still a let's try and make everything a surprise approach which I think in 2021 just doesn't work.
The good thing about social media is an artist can build hype and excitement with hints, teasing and so on. Where as right now you absolutely would have no idea if anything was happening or coming in July. It doesn't build confidence or excitement in fans.
Posted by: tommie 2nd June 2021, 05:27 PM
It's just stupid if they're freaking out about the French press release leaking out too soon. Most casual fans won't have paid any attention and I don't think there's been any big media coverage from it?
I mean, the One Touch re-release was rumoured for over a year and a half when it was announced. It didn't lessen any impact and I'm sure that they'll get coverage with or without the girls participating (which is the main thing with the announcement anyway - to drive up pre-orders).
Posted by: Mr.X 2nd June 2021, 09:38 PM
Yeah it makes no sense to delay it any further, but alas...
Posted by: Dill Doe 2nd June 2021, 09:51 PM
I rewatched Wannabe tonight (and, yes, the ghost IS in the video too!!), and is it my imagination or does VB not sing a single note and just dance out of step in the backgeound, only to pretend at the end that she is singing Mel B's, you gotta, you gotta, you gotta, slam, slam, slam, slam bit?? I thought for years that it was VB singing that bit, as the camera focuses on her as she mimes to it!! That was the first impression of the band too. No wonder the press hated her after that and said she didn't sing.
Posted by: -Jay- 3rd June 2021, 11:55 AM
Finally a bit of progress, some links are appearing on various Amazon country sites - not purchasable yet though.
Amazon ES - https://www.amazon.es/dp/B092P3SY44/ Amazon FR - https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B092P3SY44/ Amazon SE - https://www.amazon.se/Tbc/dp/B0915Q8WXM
Posted by: -Jay- 3rd June 2021, 01:14 PM
Here's the link to the cassette on Amazon UK (not purchasable yet) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0915Q8WXM - and funnily enough it's been hiding in plain sight for 51 days - this link was created on 12th April 🤯 and rather alarmingly the history of its price is £12.99 lol - hopefully it won't really be that expensive because that's incredibly pricey for a cassette single.
On Amazon Japan it can actually be pre-ordered now: https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/Spice-Girls/dp/B092P3SY44 + https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/TBC/dp/B0915Q8WXM - it gives a date of July 23rd for the vinyl, but July 9th for the cassette.
Posted by: sammy01 3rd June 2021, 03:03 PM
I honestly think they have no idea how to go about releasing these. I'm sure they wanted the age old 90s approach of a surprise but it's 2021 and these things always get out now early.
Instead as soon as it was signed off they should have been teasing it and building hype on social media. Imagine if a couple of weeks ago they had tweeted a feed your love lyric and wink face with a 96 throwback pic.
Instead they missed the Friday launch, now it's on amazon and no doubt they will start rethinking again and bring it forward again because they forgot to push back it from appearing on Amazon too.
Posted by: -Jay- 3rd June 2021, 07:17 PM
I suppose it wouldn't be a Spice Girls release if there wasn't some chaos lol
The cat is well and truly out of the bag, their team really should announce it asap and go live with the pre-orders. There's no point in wasting time... get those 5 weeks of pre-orders.
Posted by: tommie 3rd June 2021, 07:42 PM
The paranoid part of me worries that they hadn't properly gotten the girls permission to release Feed Your Love and now one of them are blocking it...
Posted by: Sideout 3rd June 2021, 08:14 PM
I wouldn't be surprised if they announce the pre-order on Tuesday, June 8. Exactly one month before the anniversary. If the vinyl isn't physically being released until July 23, then six weeks is plenty of time for pre-orders.
Posted by: sammy01 3rd June 2021, 09:54 PM
QUOTE(tommie @ Jun 3 2021, 08:42 PM)
The paranoid part of me worries that they hadn't properly gotten the girls permission to release Feed Your Love and now one of them are blocking it...
It's definitely signed off by the girls. So is a Spice new edition and merch for both releases.
Like Jay said at this point the sooner it goes on pre-order the better. The vinyl is 12 inch so will be pricey.
Posted by: Mr.X 3rd June 2021, 10:30 PM
Posted by: masahiro 4th June 2021, 12:10 AM
QUOTE(-Jay- @ Jun 3 2021, 10:14 PM)
Here's the link to the cassette on Amazon UK (not purchasable yet) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0915Q8WXM - and funnily enough it's been hiding in plain sight for 51 days - this link was created on 12th April 🤯 and rather alarmingly the history of its price is £12.99 lol - hopefully it won't really be that expensive because that's incredibly pricey for a cassette single.
On Amazon Japan it can actually be pre-ordered now: https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/Spice-Girls/dp/B092P3SY44 + https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/TBC/dp/B0915Q8WXM - it gives a date of July 23rd for the vinyl, but July 9th for the cassette.
Oh my god, thanks for the JP link! just pre-ordered for any cases. (I can cancel it any time )
They have to announce it today if the images are updated, right?
Posted by: sammy01 4th June 2021, 06:46 AM
I like the silver glitter cassette the cover is a little bland but it's different to the vinyl, I was just expecting a copy of the vinyl for the cassette.
Posted by: sammy01 4th June 2021, 07:24 AM
I'm hoping they just go for it and announce it today and the store go live today. There is just no point waiting I feel.
The cassette pic is on the UK Amazon listing too.
Posted by: -Jay- 4th June 2021, 09:55 AM
QUOTE(masahiro @ Jun 4 2021, 01:10 AM)
Oh my god, thanks for the JP link! just pre-ordered for any cases. (I can cancel it any time )
Glad you’ve been able to order!
The cassette isn’t what I’d envisioned, I thought they’d be using that picture of them... didn’t anticipate a Headlines-esque text only moment. The actual glitter cassette itself is cute though.
I fear this cassette doesn’t really scream *buy me*, I will lol, but as an item for casual purchasers, I’m not sure...
Posted by: isanka 4th June 2021, 11:08 AM
I don't understand the casette design. It's ugly there is no point to buy this.
Posted by: -Jay- 4th June 2021, 01:27 PM
Wannabe cassette now removed from Amazon UK...
I'd love to know what's going on behind the scenes. I get the impression that they're panicking, which seems really unnecessary to me.
Posted by: masahiro 4th June 2021, 01:49 PM
QUOTE(-Jay- @ Jun 4 2021, 10:27 PM)
Wannabe cassette now removed from Amazon UK...
I'd love to know what's going on behind the scenes. I get the impression that they're panicking, which seems really unnecessary to me.
my order is still alive (with promoting Essential S club 7 )
Posted by: tommie 4th June 2021, 02:04 PM
It amazes me how you can screw up an announcement this badly.
Posted by: Chemistry 4th June 2021, 02:07 PM
QUOTE(tommie @ Jun 4 2021, 02:04 PM)
It amazes me how you can screw up an announcement this badly.
I know right I honestly don't know or understand what's going on behind the scenes, surely it can't be that difficult? Especially as it's all quite low-key in general, I mean the anniversary is a big thing but this vinyl and cassette will probably only be purchased by fans. It's not a big tour announcement that needs to attract the more general public.
Posted by: Sideout 4th June 2021, 02:46 PM
I can't at that Wannabe cassette. Did a first time Microsoft paint user designed it?
Posted by: Mr.X 4th June 2021, 02:57 PM
I quite like the design actually!!!
IM READY AND PUMPED!!!
Posted by: Mr.X 4th June 2021, 03:41 PM
Come on ladies, LETS GO!!!
Posted by: sammy01 4th June 2021, 03:45 PM
If they are going to announce it on the 8th July then the only thing I'll accept is 4 or 5 of them holding it in a video to announce it. Otherwise just get it up for pre-order now.
Posted by: -Jay- 4th June 2021, 03:52 PM
Apparently people have been given copyright warnings for re-sharing the image of the cassette on Twitter. This is beyond extra! Particularly when it's come from UMC, via Amazon, it's not like the image was stolen. And it's a cover with text on and an image of a cassette... can they calm down?
This whole thing is annoying me :')
Posted by: Sideout 4th June 2021, 04:12 PM
Spice 25 is where the money is at, not the Wannabe vinyl. I'm not surprised this release has been handled so poorly.
Posted by: Mr.X 4th June 2021, 04:21 PM
Judging from the prices that have been found online, it seems like this will also be a bit of a money spinner to be honest....
Posted by: -Jay- 4th June 2021, 04:36 PM
Yeah it seems like the cassette could be £12.99 (which is scandalous!!) and possibly £19.99 for the vinyl.
Crazy how much labels continue to push it with prices, this is a lot for singles. Spice Girls single cassettes in the 90s were probably priced between 99p to £2.49, that's typically the range that cassette singles cost. I'm fairly sure the Geri - Ride It picture disc wouldn't have been more than £4.99 at the time, maybe even £3.99. I miss these sort of prices!
Posted by: Sideout 4th June 2021, 04:38 PM
QUOTE(Mr.X @ Jun 4 2021, 08:21 AM)
Judging from the prices that have been found online, it seems like this will also be a bit of a money spinner to be honest....
Hence the reason why they are putting Feed Your Love on there. Otherwise, it's a pointless release. The track listing for a Wannabe 25 release should have been something like
1. Wannabe 2. Wannabe (Demo) 3. Wannabe (New Remix From A Current A-List Producer) 4. Wannabe (Vocal Slam Radio Edit) 5. Wannabe (Junior Vasquez Radio Edit) 6. Wannabe (Soul Seekerz Radio Edit) 7. Wannabe (Dave Way Alternative Mix)
Posted by: Mr.X 4th June 2021, 04:52 PM
Oh totally agree that the prices dont really justify the item. Mind you, we will all buy them but they will loose on casual buyers...
Ah well...
Posted by: sammy01 4th June 2021, 08:49 PM
Prices always start high on Amazon and go down as pre-orders go on. I'm sure they will end up 8.99 and 18.99 (the picture disc is 12 inch)
Posted by: Mr.X 7th June 2021, 04:43 PM
WHERE THE f*** IS THE VINYL!!!=!I!U!)!U)!U!O!O!J!OU!OJ!J!P!(T!/&R!&/!F"QH!BWLJ"HW!PUGWF
Posted by: -Jay- 7th June 2021, 04:55 PM
^ Maybe preorders tomorrow? They’ve teased on social media 🤭
Posted by: Mr.X 7th June 2021, 04:57 PM
Posted by: -Jay- 7th June 2021, 05:43 PM
This was posted on Spice Circle - not sure who by, because I read this on Popjustice!
QUOTE
I posted something on my Spice Instagram account related to the Wannabe25 release and someone from UMC contacted me to take the story down. She was lovely to me and I brought up the fact that the branding is not consistent with what we expected, and that there was a heated debate here regarding the font being the updated 2019 version which misses the iconic S. She also told me how hard it was for them to acquire the photos from 1996 even with access to the Virgin archives. I bet you that particular shot was used because it was sent to many publications for promo use and they probably found the original slide somewhere. She said she would speak to the designer about the font and “it shouldn’t be a problem” to put me in touch to provide him with files for the future.
Posted by: sammy01 7th June 2021, 08:51 PM
I will never understand people who care or get obsessed about things as pointless as a font.
Also I can't believe how ridiculous UMC are being over this vinyl and cassette. I hope they announce it tomorrow just to get this ridiculous saga over with.
Posted by: Mr.X 7th June 2021, 10:30 PM
Honestly the fans have been doing too much with the bloody fonts and design, it's almost a bit too much...
My bank card details are written down and READ TO BE COPY PASTED ONTO A PURCHASE FORM ON THEIR WEBSITE TOMORRROO!!O!!!
Posted by: -Jay- 7th June 2021, 10:40 PM
Sorry but personally I love the look of the official classic logos and fonts, it was such a major part of their branding for the first two eras. It's completely intrinsic to them - so quite the opposite of pointless, for me (for lots of other fans too).
I don't much care for the "this'll do" attempt at replicating the classic logo (which has been happening since 2007*) - there's something quite knock-off and tacky looking about it. When I look at other products from the likes of ABBA and Queen, the logos/branding is always on point. For releases that came out decades before Spice Girls even existed. I wish that level of attention to detail was put into Spice Girls products.
I do wonder why they can't/don't access the original fonts. If it's a case of can't, is it because there wasn't proper archiving going on at Virgin? That was such an oversight... so many other artists must have stuff properly archived, typical that they seemingly didn't for the Spice Girls. They even have difficulties with sourcing original photoshoots, apparently. For the 2019 tour stuff, the design team actually bought old Spice stuff from eBay to use as inspiration...
Oh well, clearly it won't be rectified. All I can say is I shall nervously wait and see what the designers come up with for 'Spice'...!
* When it comes to Headlines and Greatest Hits, I remember reading someone saying that it seemed to them that the 'SPICE' logo was scanned and photoshopped to be used for those covers. I'm almost surprised the designers went to that effort to get the original logo for those artworks, though they did cut corners with the font used for 'Girls' and the titles.
Posted by: Mr.X 7th June 2021, 10:54 PM
Oh I get it, didnt mean to sound bitter or spitefull
Personally, it doesnt bother me too much. I actually quite liked the Headlines and Greatest Hits logos. They werent perfect, but they were fair 'updates'. I do agree that the most recent logos, specially around the Spiceworld tour and these, were somewhat lacking, in my opinion too.
I'm just super happy we are getting Feed Your Love to be honest. It's such a FAN MOMENT Like, we been asking for this for ages. We even asked for the Wannabe celebratory vinyl and we're getting that AND a cassete AND a new digital download I wouldnt be surprised if Wannabe is again remastered or if it is essentially the same file as the Greatest Hits release. I sure hope they could have re-mastered it... But maybe I shouldnt get ahead of myself lol this is already like Christmas in a way
I mean, this time last year we were discussing the possibility of them doing this and then it felt so far fetched that we considered only Spice would get a proper re-release. But we're good.
For me, it's all good. The new logos and overall designs could have been better indeed, but I'll take it this time
Posted by: pippa 7th June 2021, 11:12 PM
QUOTE(-Jay- @ Jun 4 2021, 05:36 PM)
Yeah it seems like the cassette could be £12.99 (which is scandalous!!) and possibly £19.99 for the vinyl.
Crazy how much labels continue to push it with prices, this is a lot for singles. Spice Girls single cassettes in the 90s were probably priced between 99p to £2.49, that's typically the range that cassette singles cost. I'm fairly sure the Geri - Ride It picture disc wouldn't have been more than £4.99 at the time, maybe even £3.99. I miss these sort of prices!
These prices are extorntiate, it's unfair on fans.
Posted by: -Jay- 7th June 2021, 11:13 PM
QUOTE(Mr.X @ Jun 7 2021, 11:54 PM)
Oh I get it, didnt mean to sound bitter or spitefull
The main event of this project is definitely Feed Your Love, will be surreal to hear that after so long!
Not sure about remasters, I hope so, but I don't remember the French press release alluding to it, and you'd think they would if it was? Fingers crossed!
QUOTE(pippa @ Jun 8 2021, 12:12 AM)
These prices are extorntiate, it's unfair on fans.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed they're somewhat cheaper than that
Posted by: -Jay- 7th June 2021, 11:54 PM
I quickly threw together concept art for Spice 25, which is roughly along the lines of the Wannabe 25 design - using the new logo, and a picture from the album photoshoot:
I actually wouldn't be mad if they used that picture for the front cover, if they really do end up disregarding the old logo.
After creating this, I still can't warm to this new logo. I understand that they've gone with silver because it's the 25th anniversary, but it looks bland imo. Nevertheless I used it to be cohesive with Wannabe 25. I had to include the Spice ring though - surely that's too iconic to get rid of? (I did initially try and design this using text for the Spice title, but to me it looked so clunky having 'Spice' on the cover twice!)
Posted by: masahiro 8th June 2021, 02:36 AM
my (horrible) thinking is, they'll announce NEXT f***in week.
"Wow can't believe it had been 2 years since our incredible Wembley Show! now We're pleased to announce to #Wannabe25 project!"
Posted by: sammy01 8th June 2021, 07:10 AM
I still think whatever it's just a logo or font, I mean Forever has a completely different font it makes no difference.
For this release for me the main thing was to give us something new or different and Feed your love/Wannabe demo is just that.
I'd rather have dodgy cover and new songs than perfect cover and Wannabe and bumper to bumper again.
Posted by: Mr.X 8th June 2021, 12:07 PM
I bet the announcement isnt this week because Emma is promoting her f***ing book
Posted by: -Jay- 8th June 2021, 12:48 PM
QUOTE(Mr.X @ Jun 8 2021, 01:07 PM)
I bet the announcement isnt this week because Emma is promoting her f***ing book
Typical Solo projects always colliding with group stuff
Posted by: pippa 8th June 2021, 12:57 PM
They should get the official announcement released so the fans are in the know.
Posted by: Mr.X 8th June 2021, 01:52 PM
QUOTE(-Jay- @ Jun 8 2021, 01:48 PM)
Typical Solo projects always colliding with group stuff
As per usual with these girls... Like, Emma is doing the rounds of press and her book is released on Thursday. At best, the girls will announce it either Thursday or next week now.
Posted by: pippa 8th June 2021, 03:19 PM
A Thursday announcement could work the best.
Posted by: Spice Girls Net 8th June 2021, 05:22 PM
Mmm I hope there’s not too much longer to wait for something
Posted by: sammy01 8th June 2021, 07:48 PM
Like I said after the leak they were thinking of announcing really close to the anniversary if not the anniversary and using the hype and maybe the girls themselves.
Posted by: Sideout 8th June 2021, 10:28 PM
QUOTE(sammy01 @ Jun 8 2021, 11:48 AM)
Like I said after the leak they were thinking of announcing really close to the anniversary if not the anniversary and using the hype and maybe the girls themselves.
Casual and some die hard fans will not be buying the Wannabe vinyl for one new song. Especially if it is announced on July 8, one day before Feed Your Love is on Spotify. I highly doubt the girls will promote this vinyl beyond social media posts. It's really stupid not to have a pre-order available by now.
Posted by: sammy01 9th June 2021, 08:09 AM
Coming today supposedly, the girls are involved in the announcement
Emma said this morning that something 'for the fans' will be coming next week, so that might be the Wannabe 25 release!
Posted by: tommie 9th June 2021, 09:48 AM
QUOTE(Mr.X @ Jun 9 2021, 09:36 AM)
Emma said this morning that something 'for the fans' will be coming next week, so that might be the Wannabe 25 release!
Emma is just talking about her book, doubt she remembers that Wannabe was even their first single x
Posted by: -Jay- 9th June 2021, 01:37 PM
QUOTE(Mr.X @ Jun 9 2021, 10:36 AM)
Emma said this morning that something 'for the fans' will be coming next week, so that might be the Wannabe 25 release!
"We've been chatting and there is a few bits coming up. Actually there's a little something today that's fun, but next week I think we'll be announcing a little something, just for the fans, just something kind of new that they're gonna wanna get their hands on, I think."
Well, bring it on! At least I won't feel the need to refresh that damn Universal Store page until next week
Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 9th June 2021, 02:09 PM
So next week looks to be the week.
Posted by: dancinqueen 9th June 2021, 02:16 PM
I can’t wait 😂 I need that vinyl
Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 9th June 2021, 04:28 PM
I wonder how many will be made available, do you think wannabe will have any chance of Top 75 or even top 100 when released,
Posted by: dancinqueen 9th June 2021, 04:45 PM
QUOTE(Feel_The_Fever @ Jun 9 2021, 04:28 PM)
I wonder how many will be made available, do you think wannabe will have any chance of Top 75 or even top 100 when released,
We need to download the song on iTunes and stream it on Spotify. If we do that, plus buy the vinyl / cassette, I’m sure we can get a better position than Mel B’s Today.
Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 10th June 2021, 02:12 PM
Id love to see it back in the charts, its def a legacy song and a huge hit already so it would be nice for it to return if only briefly, could also help add a bit of interest in their Greatest hits.
Posted by: sammy01 10th June 2021, 09:14 PM
They have changed the cover to the vinyl, which probably explains the delay in announcing it. I did tell you they monitor Spice Circle I'm sure the overwhelming negative reaction and it leaking really put the freight up UMC. I think they see this as a big seller potentially with a new spice girls song on it.
Posted by: Mr.X 10th June 2021, 09:30 PM
Whoa really? That is quite a turn around...
Posted by: sammy01 10th June 2021, 09:33 PM
Yep new cover is on Spice Circle. Like I said the delay in making vinyls isn't it takes ages to produce them just there are so few plants and so much demand so this vinyl will be booked in and have a deadline of say a week before print day to finalise artwork.
I just hope UMC aren't pissed off or put off other potential releases because of the reaction to the vinyl.
Posted by: Maz! 10th June 2021, 09:43 PM
Love the new version more colourful.
Posted by: -Jay- 10th June 2021, 10:10 PM
Ahhhh I definitely like this version a lot more than the previous one. I think they've made the right call to redesign it at the last minute!
Like Maz says it's more colourful, I think this will be more appealing to casual buyers, as well as the fan base. I feel like their look in this photoshoot is more "classic Spice Girls", than the actual Wannabe photoshoot.
I think the case will look better in person it's either going to be shiny silver or glitter silver which obviously isn't easy to mock up and make look realistic.
Posted by: Sideout 10th June 2021, 10:39 PM
Who's to say the original vinyl image on the French site wasn't a temporary mock up. I'm sure UMG commissioned more than one potential design. I just don't believe Spice Circle has that much power. It's not like this new image is that different design wise.
Posted by: Mr.X 10th June 2021, 10:44 PM
To be honest, it's not great either but whatever, LET ME HAVE ITTTTTT!!!
Posted by: Sideout 10th June 2021, 10:47 PM
All I care about is listening to Feed Your Love on Spotify. The rest of you can enjoy the beautiful vinyl. 😂
Posted by: -Jay- 10th June 2021, 10:48 PM
Converting the Canadian prices to UK results in £16.63 vinyl / £10.09 cassette. I'm so curious to find out what they'll be charging here...
QUOTE(Feel_The_Fever @ Jun 9 2021, 05:28 PM)
I wonder how many will be made available, do you think wannabe will have any chance of Top 75 or even top 100 when released,
QUOTE(dancinqueen @ Jun 9 2021, 05:45 PM)
We need to download the song on iTunes and stream it on Spotify. If we do that, plus buy the vinyl / cassette, I’m sure we can get a better position than Mel B’s Today.
To go Top 100, it'll need to generate at least 5000 sales in a week. Top 75 - 6,000. Top 40 (in order to beat Today, lol) - approaching 11,000.
Any song which is older than 3 years old is on ACR (accelerated chart ratio). This means that streaming sales are halved for the weekly chart. So for instance, if Wannabe had 3,000 streaming sales in a week, only 1,500 would count towards the singles chart (but all 3,000 would count to the total sales). Therefore Wannabe has quite a disadvantage.
Another hinderance is that the vinyl isn't available until July 23rd, whereas the download and seemingly the cassette are out on July 9th.
It's not exactly ideal I'm not sure the momentum is going to be there to get it back into the chart. I'd be very happy to be proved wrong!
Tbh I'm not really sure what to expect from Wannabe 25 physical sales. The somewhat muted response to Spiceworld re-release vinyl/Greatest Hits normal vinyl/Forever vinyl makes me not want to get too carried away.
Posted by: -Jay- 10th June 2021, 10:55 PM
QUOTE(Sideout @ Jun 10 2021, 11:39 PM)
Who's to say the original vinyl image on the French site wasn't a temporary mock up. I'm sure UMG commissioned more than one potential design. I just don't believe Spice Circle has that much power. It's not like this new image is that different design wise.
The original image appeared in a press release and was sent to Amazon, to me that suggests that UMC were intending for that to be a true reflection of the product when they submitted those pictures?
It doesn't really matter what the reason for change is, of course, and we'll never likely find out an official reason
I've read a theory that the silver cardboard packaging is already printed, which is a separate process to the vinyl discs, which haven't been printed yet. So whatever the reason for the vinyl design change, they had the time to do this before they submit the design to the factory.
Posted by: -Jay- 10th June 2021, 10:58 PM
QUOTE(-Jay- @ Jun 10 2021, 11:48 PM)
Another hinderance is that the vinyl isn't available until July 23rd, whereas the download and seemingly the cassette are out on July 9th.
Edit: Canada actually has July 23rd for the cassette as well!
Posted by: Sideout 10th June 2021, 10:59 PM
QUOTE(-Jay- @ Jun 10 2021, 02:55 PM)
The original image appeared in a press release and was sent to Amazon, to me that suggests that UMC were intending for that to be a true reflection of the product when they submitted those pictures?
It doesn't really matter what the reason for change is, of course, and we'll never likely find out an official reason
I've read a theory that the silver cardboard packaging is already printed, which is a separate process to the vinyl discs, which haven't been printed yet. So whatever the reason for the vinyl design change, they had the time to do this before they submit the design to the factory.
Maybe Spice Circle will get Woman after all.
Posted by: -Jay- 10th June 2021, 11:03 PM
Woman (Spice Circle Demanded Demo Version)
It'll be interesting to see whether they have plans for demos from every era, or if they're only focusing on the Spice era specifically. I still think Emma quoting the lyric on Instagram is suspicious.
Posted by: sammy01 10th June 2021, 11:05 PM
All I'll say is Geri was in a studio alone and there is 1 Spice Girl missing from Woman. If they are to make this 25 years celebration of the Spice Girls and it be all 5 included and the one song fans have begged for has 4 girls on it there is one way to solve that.
Posted by: sammy01 10th June 2021, 11:06 PM
QUOTE(-Jay- @ Jun 10 2021, 11:58 PM)
Edit: Canada actually has July 23rd for the cassette as well!
If they lined up cassette and vinyl release and we do a download spree I think it will chart.
Posted by: Sideout 10th June 2021, 11:08 PM
QUOTE(sammy01 @ Jun 10 2021, 03:05 PM)
All I'll say is Geri was in a studio alone and there is 1 Spice Girl missing from Woman. If they are to make this 25 years celebration of the Spice Girls and it be all 5 included and the one song fans have begged for has 4 girls on it there is one way to solve that.
Melanie C would probably let Geri re-record her parts in the song. Melanie C hates Woman and wants nothing to do with it.
Posted by: sammy01 10th June 2021, 11:22 PM
QUOTE(Sideout @ Jun 11 2021, 12:08 AM)
Melanie C would probably let Geri re-record her parts in the song. Melanie C hates Woman and wants nothing to do with it.
She doesn't hate it. The line about bsides and Mel C always playing down unreleased music is because they've never all agreed to release unreleased stuff before. They are now. They haven't all 5 been on board aside from the Olympics since 2007 when they recorded new music and released a GH.
Posted by: Chemistry 11th June 2021, 05:20 AM
Ah, I did like the first cover but the new one is indeed so much better. The picture feels much more like '96 Spice era and I love the colourful font, exciting times.
Chart wise, I honestly don't care. I mean of course it would be fab to see them appearing somewhere again, but we have to remember this is just a celebration for the fans. The general public is not going to care about a vinyl or cassette. The song has already done everything and more so in it's chart live and the streaming will continue to be great for years to go (I assume), so that's all I could ask for.
Posted by: spiceboy 11th June 2021, 04:00 PM
QUOTE(sammy01 @ Jun 11 2021, 12:05 AM)
All I'll say is Geri was in a studio alone and there is 1 Spice Girl missing from Woman. If they are to make this 25 years celebration of the Spice Girls and it be all 5 included and the one song fans have begged for has 4 girls on it there is one way to solve that.
How do you know this!??
Posted by: Dill Doe 11th June 2021, 04:56 PM
WOMAN was recorded after Geri left.
Posted by: schizo_spice 11th June 2021, 05:10 PM
Woman with Geri and Song For Her with Mel/Victoria would be nice additions to the five piece catalogue. ❤️
Posted by: tommie 11th June 2021, 06:16 PM
lol, they're not going to put Geri on a track with 20+ year old vocals from the other girls.
(And if they do - oohooo booy)
Posted by: schizo_spice 11th June 2021, 06:25 PM
They mimed to 1997 vocals Stop in 2007 so anything is possible
Posted by: sammy01 11th June 2021, 10:23 PM
QUOTE(spiceboy @ Jun 11 2021, 05:00 PM)
How do you know this!??
Which bit? Geri posted a pic of herself in the recording studio not long ago.
Posted by: Sideout 12th June 2021, 12:26 AM
Geri obviously was re-recording Victoria's part in the single version of 2 Become 1. Geri is taking back her verse once and for all! 😂
Posted by: dancinqueen 12th June 2021, 10:06 AM
QUOTE(Sideout @ Jun 12 2021, 12:26 AM)
Geri obviously was re-recording Victoria's part in the single version of 2 Become 1. Geri is taking back her verse once and for all! 😂
I hope no. Vicky B verse is inclusive and iconic. 😎
Posted by: Spice Girls Net 12th June 2021, 10:43 AM
Can’t wait for the celebrations to begin
Posted by: -Jay- 12th June 2021, 12:42 PM
Imagine if these were real...
😍
Posted by: Chemistry 12th June 2021, 01:21 PM
That looks fan-freaking-tastic. I honestly don't know why they are not making individual ones, their fanbase would eat it up and could be a real money maker.
Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 12th June 2021, 06:33 PM
That looks very good, the 5 individuals would have gone down well.
Posted by: lovaticuk 12th June 2021, 06:39 PM
I can't even. god I wish that was real. take my money huns
Posted by: Spice Girls Net 12th June 2021, 06:55 PM
You’ll get something nice for the Anniversary
Posted by: sammy01 12th June 2021, 08:15 PM
Yeah Spice will be a much better and bigger deal.
Posted by: Sideout 12th June 2021, 10:37 PM
If they are releasing Feed Your Love and the movie version of Wannabe on the Wannabe vinyl, then that potentially weakens the commercial success of Spice 25. Feed Your Love is the unreleased song that Biff has praised the most.
Kind of strange they are not saving it to promote Spice 25. Unless there are better songs in the vault that Biff has never talked about. Fingers crossed that is the case.
Posted by: Mr.X 12th June 2021, 10:55 PM
QUOTE(Sideout @ Jun 12 2021, 11:37 PM)
If they are releasing Feed Your Love and the movie version of Wannabe on the Wannabe vinyl, then that potentially weakens the commercial success of Spice 25. Feed Your Love is the unreleased song that Biff has praised the most.
Kind of strange they are not saving it to promote Spice 25. Unless there are better songs in the vault that Biff has never talked about. Fingers crossed that is the case.
It's clear that this is only a beginning of the celebrations. Feed Your Love and Wannabe's demo being included in this initial release makes a good case to the expecting even more surprises and even much stronger one.
So I am expecting a few demos and rareties for the Spice re-release later this year. It's all good to go with new covers and stuff but the door to releasing 'new' old music is now open, finally after 25 years, so now it will be a big dissapointment if they dont give us more!
Posted by: Sideout 12th June 2021, 11:04 PM
QUOTE(Mr.X @ Jun 12 2021, 02:55 PM)
It's clear that this is only a beginning of the celebrations. Feed Your Love and Wannabe's demo being included in this initial release makes a good case to the expecting even more surprises and even much stronger one.
So I am expecting a few demos and rareties for the Spice re-release later this year. It's all good to go with new covers and stuff but the door to releasing 'new' old music is now open, finally after 25 years, so now it will be a big dissapointment if they dont give us more!
Hopefully we get Likely Stories and two more unreleased tracks. I would be happy with getting 4 unreleased tracks in total this year.
Posted by: -Jay- 12th June 2021, 11:07 PM
Fingers crossed that Feed Your Love is just the tip of the iceberg!
Really nice fan video of 25 years of Wannabe... all these memories
Posted by: sammy01 13th June 2021, 11:50 AM
10 pages and still not announced yet
Posted by: Mr.X 13th June 2021, 12:00 PM
This week my huns, this week!!
Posted by: sammy01 13th June 2021, 02:50 PM
I just hope they get Spice right because this has been messy. Leaked press release, changed announcement date, changed cover, seemingly changed cassette release date.
I mean all will be forgiven when we finally get a new Spice Girls song but it has not been a smooth roll out for saying UMC have had months or more to organise this.
Posted by: pippa 13th June 2021, 04:02 PM
Getting it right is essential as they have had long enough to plan and organise.
Posted by: sammy01 13th June 2021, 10:06 PM
Hope you are all watching the social media tomorrow
Posted by: hermespice 13th June 2021, 10:33 PM
Oooooooooo 🧐 🤔
Posted by: Mr.X 13th June 2021, 10:34 PM
Posted by: -Jay- 13th June 2021, 10:51 PM
I’m ready! 🤭
Posted by: Spice Girls Net 13th June 2021, 10:56 PM
You’ll definitely need to keep an eye out as Sammy says
Posted by: -Jay- 13th June 2021, 11:26 PM
👁
Posted by: Maz! 14th June 2021, 07:15 AM
Posted by: dancinqueen 14th June 2021, 10:25 AM
Any news?
Posted by: Spice Girls Net 14th June 2021, 10:30 AM
Taken ‘Spice’ out of the topic title for the time being, now that Wannabe is properly confirmed, I don’t want it to be misleading to seem like Spice is confirmed yet!
Posted by: -Jay- 14th June 2021, 10:54 AM
Vinyl description on Amazon UK:
To mark the 25th anniversary of the Spice Girls debut single 'Wannabe' (originally released 8 July 1996 in the UK) UMC / Virgin are releasing a new four song 'E.P.' (Extended Play) on 12" Picture Disc.
Alongside the original single and an in-demand remix by Junior Vasquez (originally a bonus track on the 1996 '2 Become 1' CD Single) is the original demo recording, and 'Feed Your Love', a ballad written by Spice Girls and 'Wannabe' co-writers Richard 'Biff' Stannard and Matt Rowe, recorded for the album 'Spice' but previously unreleased.
'Wannabe' was a No. 1 single in 35 countries (Source: Billboard magazine) with physical sales in excess of 7 million copies. In 2020 'Wannabe' was Spotify's most streamed '90s song by a female artist.
I want to know who apparently demanded the Junior Vasquez remix, who was asking for it 🧐 x
Posted by: -Jay- 14th June 2021, 11:15 AM
Let’s have a 4th post in a row 🤪
https://store.universalmusic.com/spicegirls/
The store is live
£21.99 - Vinyl £12.99 - Cassette or £32.99 for a bundle of both of them
🤯
Posted by: Maz! 14th June 2021, 11:15 AM
https://store.universalmusic.com/spicegirls/?utm_campaign=20210609&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=Social%28Other%29&utm_umguk=http%3A%2F%2Fm.facebook.com&utm_campaign=20210609&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=Social%28Other%29&fbclid=IwAR00VOUJhOrfSkdvfbT2zzkeMQJ18NcZVl3Yq0Zh9WLllemcHgJ63boh52c Spice store is up
Posted by: Chemistry 14th June 2021, 11:18 AM
Those prices.......
Posted by: Maz! 14th June 2021, 11:28 AM
Pre saved on Spotify and might order the cassette
Posted by: sammy01 14th June 2021, 11:34 AM
Pre-saving is very important shows streaming services interest.
The announcement of the vinyl isn't till 6pm so this is a little early.
Posted by: spiceboy 14th June 2021, 11:39 AM
Surely Wannabe is way over 7 million by now? It’s been on 7 million since 1998… since then it’s sold what 500k in the U.K. it went from 1 million to 2.9 million in the USA… I’d say it was on around 9-10 million by now?
Posted by: Mr.X 14th June 2021, 11:47 AM
f*** me, those prices are wild...
Posted by: Sour Candy 14th June 2021, 12:14 PM
Must be most expensive 4 tracks to ever exist
Looking forward to the 'new' song
Posted by: Lukuzz 14th June 2021, 12:37 PM
Where’s the Spotify pre save ? Already ordered the vinyl !
Posted by: masahiro 14th June 2021, 12:47 PM
So...there is no store exclusive stuff? I’ll keep my Amazon preorder
Posted by: -Jay- 14th June 2021, 12:53 PM
QUOTE(masahiro @ Jun 14 2021, 01:47 PM)
So...there is no store exclusive stuff? I’ll keep my Amazon preorder
Seems not but apparently merch is coming later. I was really hoping there would be a CD single!
It's official! It's been 25 years of the Spice Girls.
We believe there is a Spice Girl in all of us, and we want you to join us on a trip down memory lane! We want to see you singing your heart out, showing off your best dance moves and hear how you've been inspired, influenced and excited by everything People Power ✌🏼
Share your photos, videos and stories with us using #IAmASpiceGirl or email spicegirls@umusic.com.
Posted by: Mr.X 14th June 2021, 01:01 PM
The video is cute and we now have confirmation of the new 'total' sales of the group: 90million which is 5million more than the usual 85million that has been banded around for the last few years (since the Olympics?...)
Im a bit bummed out that there wasnt any more merch but whatever!
Posted by: masahiro 14th June 2021, 01:10 PM
QUOTE(-Jay- @ Jun 14 2021, 09:53 PM)
Seems not but apparently merch is coming later. I was really hoping there would be a CD single!
Finger crossed!
Posted by: dancinqueen 14th June 2021, 02:41 PM
I love how Mel C is always ready to share Spice information without doing copy-paste. You can see she really cares and now I start to get certain things about past b-sides comments. She always wants to try to give the best to us Spice fans.
Posted by: Sideout 14th June 2021, 02:42 PM
I'm so excited we are getting Feed Your Love after all these years. Thankfully they are releasing the song on Spotify because I would never pay that much for one new song.
Posted by: Maz! 14th June 2021, 02:48 PM
According to the OCC article about this release this will still hit streaming on the 9th of July
Posted by: sammy01 14th June 2021, 02:53 PM
This is all a bit messy again as the vinyl social media post isn't being posted till another couple of hours. They've changed back the link in the insta bio to the pride t-shirt.
It's a shame they can't get it right. Hopefully at 6pm the store will have merch on too.
Posted by: Lukuzz 14th June 2021, 03:13 PM
Shocker when don’t they mess it up 😂 just glad I’ve ordered mine already
Posted by: Mr.X 14th June 2021, 03:16 PM
Ive ordered mine but quite frankly, Im annoyed at the price. This isnt a 'limited edition' so I dont get why such a price for a bloody vinyl and cassette to be honest.
I know these are 'niche' releases so I wonder as to why no mention of a 'limited vinyl edition' or whatever.
plus, I hope they start selling the items also on their own website stores! Madness that you have to go to UMG's website to get it and only the group website for the merch!
Posted by: -Jay- 14th June 2021, 03:26 PM
I'm still feeling a bit iffy about the prices too. I'm sure there's going to be a lot of people who are initially excited about the announcement, but then pass on it once they've looked at how much it costs, which is a shame.
I'm definitely not getting my hopes up that they'll sell enough to re-enter the singles chart. With ACR applied Wannabe is managing roughly 1400 sales a week. Even if the streaming sales have a boost in the digital release week, I really cannot see it making it to the 5000 sales required to make it to #100. The same goes for the vinyl/cassette week, I cannot see such expensive items selling thousands of copies.
Anyway, it's sitting at #1 on the Amazon UK vinyl chart at the moment - and that's nice to see, but Forever managed that too and in the end that sold less than 700 physicals with months of pre-orders and a full week of sales from all the stores that sold it
Posted by: -Jay- 14th June 2021, 03:30 PM
P.S. Hello to everyone lurking in the Spice Girls forum today! *.*
Posted by: pippa 14th June 2021, 03:49 PM
The prices are steep, for those prices they should be coming signed by the girls.
Posted by: sammy01 14th June 2021, 03:50 PM
About their own webstore it's pretty obsolete now, it was set up and sorted by Modest originally. I think if they do end up touring everything will just end up on the Universal store.
As for the price, picture discs which record labels think are what fans want but they don't, are very expensive. Didn't little mix release 4 picture disc vines for bounce back that were like £18 each.
Posted by: vibe 14th June 2021, 03:56 PM
I have ordered the vinyl.
Posted by: vibe 14th June 2021, 03:57 PM
they have released a snippet of feed your love in insta
Posted by: -Jay- 14th June 2021, 03:59 PM
Sounds like a smooth slow jam
Posted by: schizo_spice 14th June 2021, 04:05 PM
It sounds like it would've fitted in well on Spice alongside Last Time Lover and Naked.
Posted by: Mr.X 14th June 2021, 04:19 PM
QUOTE(sammy01 @ Jun 14 2021, 04:50 PM)
About their own webstore it's pretty obsolete now, it was set up and sorted by Modest originally. I think if they do end up touring everything will just end up on the Universal store.
As for the price, picture discs which record labels think are what fans want but they don't, are very expensive. Didn't little mix release 4 picture disc vines for bounce back that were like £18 each.
I mean sure. It is a 'special release' but anyone that isnt a huge fan will definitely think twice about getting it... Hopefully they still sell ok and it manages to meet their expectations of income generation so that they can do a few more!
Posted by: -Jay- 14th June 2021, 04:26 PM
The vinyl is now at #4 on Amazon’s overall best selling CDs & Vinyl chart
Posted by: Mr.X 14th June 2021, 04:26 PM
Seems like the cassette is not on amazon UK? Is it a official store exclusive?... Really hoping they still have merch to come cos this is a bit of a let down so far lol
Posted by: Chemistry 14th June 2021, 04:27 PM
The vinyl x cassette combination is already sold out on their website
Posted by: Sideout 14th June 2021, 04:29 PM
Is that Geri giving me sexy, seductive whisper vocals in the new Feed Your Love snippet? My body is ready.
Posted by: dancinqueen 14th June 2021, 04:33 PM
That’s it, right? There’s no announcement coming? I’m a bit disappointed on Victoria and Geri, but maybe it’s just too early. I bet the two Posh Spice will post something too.
Posted by: -Jay- 14th June 2021, 04:50 PM
QUOTE(Chemistry @ Jun 14 2021, 05:27 PM)
The vinyl x cassette combination is already sold out on their website
Hmm the cassette by itself is showing as sold out And I hadn't ordered it yet because I was holding out for it appearing on Amazon UK, argh (it did originally have a link on there...)
It's not an official store exclusive, it's on HMV too... but now I'm nervous!
Posted by: RightBackAtYa20 14th June 2021, 04:52 PM
QUOTE(-Jay- @ Jun 14 2021, 05:50 PM)
Hmm the cassette by itself is showing as sold out And I hadn't ordered it yet because I was holding out for it appearing on Amazon UK, argh (it did originally have a link on there...)
It's not an official store exclusive, it's on HMV too... but now I'm nervous!
Same, I was waiting for a little while and now the cassette seems to be gone (for now)...maybe it's better for my bank account!
Posted by: Voodoo 14th June 2021, 05:15 PM
Regarding the UK chart rules, can the label make a request to reset Wannabe to SCR?
Posted by: -Jay- 14th June 2021, 05:18 PM
I don't think so unfortunately, I think the rule is that anything older than 3 years is permanently on ACR!
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Posted by: -Jay- 14th June 2021, 05:25 PM
QUOTE(RightBackAtYa20 @ Jun 14 2021, 05:52 PM)
Same, I was waiting for a little while and now the cassette seems to be gone (for now)...maybe it's better for my bank account!
It was briefly back on the official store but it's sold out again I'm very curious about how much stock there is for it. I would really prefer to buy it on Amazon, still no sign of it though... if it does come back it'll be this link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0915Q8WXM
There was a glimpse of the back cover in the video of the announcement:
Nice that their classic ring logo is featured after all!
Posted by: vibe 14th June 2021, 05:33 PM
Surely they will create more.
Posted by: sammy01 14th June 2021, 05:35 PM
Damn just got in from a run. Didn't expect the cassette to go that fast hopefully they will add more soon.
Looks like it's started off selling well then.
Posted by: dancinqueen 14th June 2021, 06:17 PM
So that’s it? I know I’m deluded when it comes to the Spice Girls, but I was expecting something more (a message from the girls, a short video, or A Save the Date with a special online party. Dunno.. these girls are good to cash in, but they always go for the bare minimum. 🤨
Posted by: dancinqueen 14th June 2021, 06:24 PM
I was checking the IG preview for Feed Your Love. Do you think we’re gonna get a promotional video with B&W footage? It would be great to have the first video in 14 years.
Posted by: sammy01 14th June 2021, 06:50 PM
You have to remember that this is UMC and Universial team release. The girls have been more involved in this than normal (they never saw the GH picture disc until it was released) and know the fans want unreleased material so signed off to include it.
The girls have their own plans (hopefully a tour and other things) that they want to do and are properly involved in and their team is sorting. See it as a bonus, UMC were always going to release something but the girls know how much people want those unreleased songs so have given the fans what they want on the music side of things.
I'm a f***ing idiot any way as the cassette was sold out on the store ordered the vinyl on Amazon and cassette off HMV. I was going to hold off but I've just been told that the cassette is limited and once it's gone it's gone. I mean that could change if they see big demand and chance to make more money but given the cassette cover didn't change from the leak I think it's already been printed and sorted the amount they intended to make.
Posted by: sammy01 14th June 2021, 06:54 PM
They will definitely have an upload to YouTube whether it's just a lyric video, clip video or audio only we will find out I guess. I hope like you say it's a black and white clip video.
Posted by: -Jay- 14th June 2021, 06:58 PM
I really want a CD single
Posted by: Spice Girls Net 14th June 2021, 07:15 PM
QUOTE(-Jay- @ Jun 14 2021, 07:58 PM)
I really want a CD single
I’m more likely to play a CD out of all the formats. But at least we get streaming and digital too
Posted by: sammy01 14th June 2021, 07:16 PM
When Mel B was on GMB the other week and said new music and a tour this is what she meant. The plan is to get touring next year hopefully and for UMC and their team to sort releases with bonus material and unseen stuff over the next 2 years to compliment that. It's a sort of 2 year plan where the tour slots into it. The movie will be re-released, Spice, Spiceworld. It's a celebration of the spice mania time.
You've already got a Mama lyric video with unseen footage and a new song on the Wannabe vinyl. Hopefully they keep it up and it all keeps going to plan.
Posted by: Spice Girls Net 14th June 2021, 08:36 PM
QUOTE(sammy01 @ Jun 14 2021, 08:16 PM)
When Mel B was on GMB the other week and said new music and a tour this is what she meant. The plan is to get touring next year hopefully and for UMC and their team to sort releases with bonus material and unseen stuff over the next 2 years to compliment that. It's a sort of 2 year plan where the tour slots into it. The movie will be re-released, Spice, Spiceworld. It's a celebration of the spice mania time.
You've already got a Mama lyric video with unseen footage and a new song on the Wannabe vinyl. Hopefully they keep it up and it all keeps going to plan.
That would definitely be the best way to go 🙏
Posted by: sammy01 14th June 2021, 08:54 PM
Bit disappointed Victoria hasn't acknowledged it so far. I did say in the pride t-shirt topic that if the t-shirt was just to enhance her brand and she doesnt pull her weight with other things that are coming then that's very disappointing. Geri just throwing it on her insta story is a bit rubbish too.
Posted by: spiceboy 14th June 2021, 09:29 PM
QUOTE(sammy01 @ Jun 14 2021, 09:54 PM)
Bit disappointed Victoria hasn't acknowledged it so far. I did say in the pride t-shirt topic that if the t-shirt was just to enhance her brand and she doesnt pull her weight with other things that are coming then that's very disappointing. Geri just throwing it on her insta story is a bit rubbish too.
Yes I am quite saddened by this too, especially Victoria. She is perfectly happy to use the girls to promote her brand but doesn't get involved in anything they do as a group! She could easily have joined the photoshoot for I Wannabe A Spice Girl and posted the video to promote Wannabe. I'm normally the first to stick up for her but I am a bit annoyed this time.
Posted by: -Jay- 14th June 2021, 09:34 PM
Hopefully Victoria acknowledges soon, even if it's on the anniversary date itself.
Love Mel B's insta post, it's the most heartfelt:
Wowza it’s been 25 years!! How unreal is that ! We are blessed to be Spice Girls but we are honoured to have the best fans in the world. We wouldn’t be anywhere without you and can’t thank you enough for all the love we’ve had from all of you for two and a half decades. We’ve all grown up together and we’ve shared so much which is why we’d like to put you all at the heart of our celebrations so we can celebrate YOU ! Whether you are Scary or Sporty there’s a Spice Girl in all of us and all of you so we want to see your very best memories and how you’re celebrating this year. Dress up. Go wild and Share your photos and videos by using #IAmASpiceGirl
Posted by: dancinqueen 15th June 2021, 12:49 AM
QUOTE(sammy01 @ Jun 14 2021, 08:54 PM)
Bit disappointed Victoria hasn't acknowledged it so far. I did say in the pride t-shirt topic that if the t-shirt was just to enhance her brand and she doesnt pull her weight with other things that are coming then that's very disappointing. Geri just throwing it on her insta story is a bit rubbish too.
Take a look at her PRIDE Highlight on Instagram. It’s a collection of sTORIES and no real references to the Spice Girls. She even share David Beckham story (I mean, as an LGBTQ+ person, who effing cares about his husband!)
I’m so done with her. And just to be clear, she was my favorite with Mel C.
Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 15th June 2021, 08:19 AM
She could have thrown some weight behind it, it would have taken up no time and for fans who see her the number 1 spice would have really appreciated it.
Posted by: Chemistry 15th June 2021, 09:53 AM
The cassette is back on their store to pre-order!
Posted by: Jade 15th June 2021, 09:58 AM
So overpriced... but I still went and ordered the vinyl anyway 🙃
Excited to hear 'Feel Your Love' in full!
Posted by: Chemistry 15th June 2021, 10:06 AM
QUOTE(Jade @ Jun 15 2021, 09:58 AM)
So overpriced... but I still went and ordered the vinyl anyway 🙃
Excited to hear 'Feel Your Love' in full!
Same! It's a bit above what I was willing to spend, but I couldn't resist so got myself the bundle Will be delivered a few days before my 30th birthday, so I can see it as a nice present for myself.
Posted by: sammy01 15th June 2021, 11:38 AM
The cassette and vinyl were back in stock for a couple of hours on their Web store but are sold out again now. I feel like getting hold of a cassette will be increasingly tough as the days go on.
Posted by: JaneJ 15th June 2021, 11:55 AM
I don't like the cassette design at all but that EMI brand got me lol, the vinyl is okay. Look at the prices and still sold out. Imagine if they make the effort, something like the new album.
Posted by: Mr.X 15th June 2021, 12:30 PM
It is quite weird how quickly it sold out, both vinyl and cassette. I am glad I managed to get them!!
It is also still #1 on Amazon Vinyl which is really good right? Remember that they also didnt have a website-store for the previous vinyl releases either...
Surely this gives them the opportunity to do more
Posted by: sammy01 15th June 2021, 01:08 PM
It will definitely be more successful than Spiceworld/Forever vinyls. It has a new track, 2 formats, EP, Wannabe does good streaming numbers any way. There will be more promotion towards the anniversary and it's release.
Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 15th June 2021, 01:32 PM
With it sold out do you think they will put more into production?
Posted by: sammy01 15th June 2021, 02:48 PM
The I am a Spice Girl thing is pretty dumb. It's basically I am A Spice Girls fan with people just showing how big a fan or long time they have been fans. The constant retweets on twitter from it are super annoying.
If it was truly I am a Spice Girl it would have better for people to highlight things they've achieved and done, like running a marathon holding their medal or passing exams. Basically being a Spice Girl means chasing your dreams and achieving them.
Posted by: -Jay- 15th June 2021, 02:49 PM
QUOTE(Feel_The_Fever @ Jun 15 2021, 02:32 PM)
With it sold out do you think they will put more into production?
Hopefully!
~
Full back cover, from their instagram story:
Posted by: Mr.X 15th June 2021, 03:18 PM
It's back in stock, no?
Posted by: Maz! 15th June 2021, 03:44 PM
QUOTE(sammy01 @ Jun 14 2021, 09:16 PM)
When Mel B was on GMB the other week and said new music and a tour this is what she meant. The plan is to get touring next year hopefully and for UMC and their team to sort releases with bonus material and unseen stuff over the next 2 years to compliment that. It's a sort of 2 year plan where the tour slots into it. The movie will be re-released, Spice, Spiceworld. It's a celebration of the spice mania time.
You've already got a Mama lyric video with unseen footage and a new song on the Wannabe vinyl. Hopefully they keep it up and it all keeps going to plan.
This sounds like a great plan, fingers crossed it’s working out.
I've ordered the cassette on Dutch website bol.com
Posted by: -Jay- 15th June 2021, 10:23 PM
I agree tbh, it's not ended up being a particularly inspired project. Honestly I'm not very interested in seeing fan content on their social media.
Essentially the same thing happening for a This Morning segment tomorrow:
Posted by: Mr.X 15th June 2021, 10:40 PM
Yeah, it's a bit of a meh project to be honest. I don't much care for it. We've been doing that for years ourselves lol
I just hope it improves their social media counts. It's a shame they are far from breaking 1milion on twitter and instagram and the more activity the more their reach will grow. So at least there's that?...
The wording is unfortunate, yes. I get it. The fans also belong in the group, is the ultimate message. But it somehow feels a bit flat. Just like their 2018 t-shirt #IWANNABEASPICEGIRL which was just a bit lame wasn't it?... And then their latest t-shirt with Victoria and the awkward 'Proud and Wannabe your lover'...
I don't know, it feels somehow they are trying to catch a good PR line but it's falling a bit flat to me...
Posted by: -Jay- 16th June 2021, 04:43 PM
The store has been turned into a holding page https://store.universalmusic.com/spicegirls
Posted by: sammy01 16th June 2021, 06:46 PM
Basically they've made a mess, the first batch has sold out on their website and a 2nd batch won't ship till at least the 30th now so in the next charting week. So they are trying to direct people to HMV and other sites whose sales and allocation are from the original batch so will ship for the 23rd.
I mean great that it's obviously exceeded expectations but they've had so long to get this right and to be in a position where it's looking like the digital/streaming will be the 9th, first batch of physicals 23rd and second batch 30th is frankly a disaster.
There is a spice re-release coming too. Why they couldn't have gone big on numbers for wannabe vinyl and receded any left over stock or make bundles with Spice in November is beyond me.
Posted by: Tawdry Hepburn 16th June 2021, 10:02 PM
QUOTE(spiceboy @ Jun 14 2021, 12:39 PM)
Surely Wannabe is way over 7 million by now? It’s been on 7 million since 1998… since then it’s sold what 500k in the U.K. it went from 1 million to 2.9 million in the USA… I’d say it was on around 9-10 million by now?
To be fair, that did specify 7 million physical copies (of which I can't imagine it's done a great deal more of since 1998)
Posted by: spiceboy 17th June 2021, 06:24 AM
QUOTE(Tawdry Hepburn @ Jun 16 2021, 11:02 PM)
To be fair, that did specify 7 million physical copies (of which I can't imagine it's done a great deal more of since 1998)
Like I said in my post above it went from 1 million on the 90s in the USA to 2.9 million copies so that’s nearly 2 million copies there since 1998. Then we’ve found out it’s now over 2 million in the U.K. from 1.3 million so that’s another additional 700k. That’s already 9.6 million worldwide from those two bumps alone…
Posted by: Spice Girls Net 17th June 2021, 07:51 AM
QUOTE(spiceboy @ Jun 17 2021, 07:24 AM)
Like I said in my post above it went from 1 million on the 90s in the USA to 2.9 million copies so that’s nearly 2 million copies there since 1998. Then we’ve found out it’s now over 2 million in the U.K. from 1.3 million so that’s another additional 700k. That’s already 9.6 million worldwide from those two bumps alone…
Since the 90s it’s gone from Gold in Germany (250k) to platinum (500k) in 2018. Also it went Gold in Japan in 2011 for 100k digital sales. It was also certified Platinum in Italy (digital and streaming) as it was already 6x plat back in the 90s. And lastly it would have sold a few copies back in the 90s, but it was certified gold in 2018 for sales of 45k.
As for the U.S. it was at 1.8m by the end of 1997 and as of 2014 it was 2.91m
It will easily be over 10 million by now I would have thought, excluding streams.
Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 17th June 2021, 08:36 AM
I think if handled right they have opportunities to bump album sales with new editions etc whuch will also help increase single sales but they need to get the release right. This Wannabe release is great for the fans and a nice treat (despite the price) but its release seems very messy.
Posted by: Tawdry Hepburn 17th June 2021, 08:44 AM
QUOTE(spiceboy @ Jun 17 2021, 07:24 AM)
Like I said in my post above it went from 1 million on the 90s in the USA to 2.9 million copies so that’s nearly 2 million copies there since 1998. Then we’ve found out it’s now over 2 million in the U.K. from 1.3 million so that’s another additional 700k. That’s already 9.6 million worldwide from those two bumps alone…
Are those with downloads/streams added though? As I can't imagine it's sold 2.6m physical copies since 1998.
Posted by: Spice Girls Net 17th June 2021, 12:46 PM
QUOTE(Tawdry Hepburn @ Jun 17 2021, 09:44 AM)
Are those with downloads/streams added though? As I can't imagine it's sold 2.6m physical copies since 1998.
After 1998 most of Wannabe sales probably did start again until the mid 2000s when the digital era took hold. Any paid for sales that Wannabe has done in the last 15 years will be downloads.
Posted by: dancinqueen 17th June 2021, 03:08 PM
I see people panicking because the new girlbands “sell” a lot of streams. Who care? There’s never gonna be a song as iconic as Wannabe. It’s The Spice Girls, even my grandma knows who they are. Cheers
Posted by: spiceboy 17th June 2021, 04:00 PM
QUOTE(Tawdry Hepburn @ Jun 17 2021, 09:44 AM)
Are those with downloads/streams added though? As I can't imagine it's sold 2.6m physical copies since 1998.
Even with downloads / streams added they count as sales. The majority of Gaga and Rihanna's 00/10s hits were downloads doesn't make their sales any less? I'm just saying I don't understand why they still say 7 million now all these years later... it either never sold 7 million in the first place or they can't be bothered updating it's sales.
Posted by: -Jay- 17th June 2021, 05:51 PM
I guess they thought it was more impressive to point out 7 million physical sales specifically?
Posted by: sammy01 17th June 2021, 07:12 PM
QUOTE(-Jay- @ Jun 17 2021, 06:51 PM)
I guess they thought it was more impressive to point out 7 million physical sales specifically?
Yeah it specifically says physical sales and it will have added next to nothing physical sales since 1998 (maybe a couple of thousand for the 2015? Picture disc).
It also says it was the most streamed 90s song by a female artists last year so they cover both. Massive physical sales, nothing bigger from the 90s by a female artist on streaming either.
Posted by: spiceboy 17th June 2021, 10:38 PM
QUOTE(-Jay- @ Jun 17 2021, 06:51 PM)
I guess they thought it was more impressive to point out 7 million physical sales specifically?
I think saying it sold 10 million + would look far better but each to their own
Posted by: Mr.X 17th June 2021, 11:32 PM
Yeah I dont get that one either lol
Posted by: -Jay- 17th June 2021, 11:35 PM
Tbh with how streaming is these days for the modern hits, 10 million worldwide is probably quite low lol.
Posted by: Mr.X 17th June 2021, 11:36 PM
Posted by: -Jay- 17th June 2021, 11:45 PM
Posted by: Mr.X 18th June 2021, 12:26 AM
Posted by: Spice Girls Net 18th June 2021, 09:15 AM
Clip of Melanie on GMB this morning
Posted by: Lukuzz 18th June 2021, 10:38 AM
Has anyone else paid for the vinyl yet or will the money come out when dispatched?
Posted by: dancinqueen 18th June 2021, 12:43 PM
“Archives “ = more unreleased tracks coming? Please, make it happen!
Posted by: Lukuzz 18th June 2021, 12:52 PM
Definitely sounds that way. Hope we get some from near the Forever era too even though we clearly won’t get a 25th anniversary vinyl for it
Has anyone else paid for the vinyl yet or will the money come out when dispatched?
Amazon never charges me until close to dispatch, but I think all the other stores it's on will charge instantly!
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That picture shared by Skin is amazing
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Definitely interesting to hear Melanie say "dipping into the archive" - I hope it's an indication that there's way more unreleased stuff upcoming!
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By the way I've turned this thread into a more general thread where we can discuss anything related to the 25th anniversary. I hope this proves to be a good move rather than making things confusing about where to post - we'll see how it goes!
Posted by: Sideout 18th June 2021, 09:46 PM
It definitely sounds like the girls went through their unreleased material this year. This makes me very excited for Spice 25 in November. I'm so happy we are getting unreleased tracks this year.
Melanie talking about 'diving into the archive' with such confidence gives me hope, honestly! I was pleasantly surprised with Feed Your Love being included in the Wannabe re-release, so this bodes really well for us this year
Posted by: Chemistry 19th June 2021, 05:47 AM
QUOTE(Lukuzz @ Jun 18 2021, 10:38 AM)
Has anyone else paid for the vinyl yet or will the money come out when dispatched?
I ordered the bundle on the official website and had to pay immediately.
Love the picture of Skin and the girls She is fantastic and it just screams 90's to me.
Posted by: Lukuzz 19th June 2021, 06:56 AM
QUOTE(Chemistry @ Jun 19 2021, 06:47 AM)
I ordered the bundle on the official website and had to pay immediately.
Love the picture of Skin and the girls She is fantastic and it just screams 90's to me.
That’s weird I ordered on the official website too and nothing has came out, I have the confirmation email though. Strange !
Posted by: dancinqueen 19th June 2021, 08:23 AM
QUOTE(Mr.X @ Jun 19 2021, 12:06 AM)
Melanie talking about 'diving into the archive' with such confidence gives me hope, honestly! I was pleasantly surprised with Feed Your Love being included in the Wannabe re-release, so this bodes really well for us this year
If she says it, I buy it. When it comes to music release and stuff like that, I know she takes things seriously. I’m sure it’s not another Mel B lie (bless my Mel B ❤️).
I have good feelings for Woman (I personally don’t like it). I hope we’ll hear Spice is Back, Angels, and the Spice World unreleased tracks.
Posted by: spiceboy 19th June 2021, 10:01 AM
Fingers crossed 🤞
Posted by: Jamesy 19th June 2021, 07:37 PM
I would have rather had Do You Think About Me (officially) but at this point I’m gagging for anything new SG related so…
Am I the only one just not feeling this I am a Spice Girl campaign. I mean no your father or random men aren't spice girls, I can only imagine a casual fan who sees a video of other people's male loved ones thinking wtf.
I always feel like they miss the mark lately, it's 25 years of the Spice Girls I want to see them, unseen footage, pics, the 4 or 5 together now.
Posted by: dancinqueen 21st June 2021, 09:51 AM
QUOTE(sammy01 @ Jun 21 2021, 07:24 AM)
Am I the only one just not feeling this I am a Spice Girl campaign. I mean no your father or random men aren't spice girls, I can only imagine a casual fan who sees a video of other people's male loved ones thinking wtf.
I always feel like they miss the mark lately, it's 25 years of the Spice Girls I want to see them, unseen footage, pics, the 4 or 5 together now.
I guess that’s why they’re doing it. Minimum to no effort, no new content, some random “feel good” sentences here and there, and cash in!
It’s hard to be a Spice Girls fan (and no, guys, we are not demanding. We’ve had basically nothing more than the Tour and a boring Greatest Hits).
Posted by: -Jay- 21st June 2021, 11:31 AM
I agree that it’s pretty uninspired and definitely low effort. I really don’t care to see a collage or compilation of other fans lol.
I hope things get more interesting as we approach the actual anniversary date.
Posted by: Dill Doe 21st June 2021, 02:16 PM
QUOTE(dancinqueen @ Jun 21 2021, 09:51 AM)
I guess that’s why they’re doing it. Minimum to no effort, no new content, some random “feel good” sentences here and there, and cash in!
It’s hard to be a Spice Girls fan (and no, guys, we are not demanding. We’ve had basically nothing more than the Tour and a boring Greatest Hits).
They only lasted two years. It is easier to be a Backstreet Boys dan than a Spice one!! We have two albums and solo albums and that's it!
Posted by: Mr.X 21st June 2021, 03:09 PM
QUOTE(-Jay- @ Jun 21 2021, 12:31 PM)
I agree that it’s pretty uninspired and definitely low effort. I really don’t care to see a collage or compilation of other fans lol.
I hope things get more interesting as we approach the actual anniversary date.
Same.
Posted by: Maz! 21st June 2021, 07:11 PM
They are getting a radio special presented by Richard E. Grant on bbc radio 2
Posted by: sammy01 21st June 2021, 10:07 PM
Melanie C is also hosting a radio 2 show the day after the Richard E Grant one called 'Summer of '96'
Heart will also have something but it's yet to be announced yet.
Posted by: JaneJ 21st June 2021, 10:09 PM
QUOTE(Dill Doe @ Jun 22 2021, 02:20 AM)
Really wish Geri had stayed for onw more album in 1999
That album would have sold at least 8-9 million globally still or more with the right concept and the right tunes, the market was still huge. They were the spice girls, the global megastars. The fans and some casuals would have bought their record anyway and today we would have at least three spice classics.
Posted by: Mr.X 21st June 2021, 11:02 PM
QUOTE(Maz! @ Jun 21 2021, 08:11 PM)
They are getting a radio special presented by Richard E. Grant on bbc radio 2
sounds great
Posted by: -Jay- 23rd June 2021, 08:33 AM
Those radio programmes should be pretty interesting!
Spice Up Your Life - 25 Years Of Girl Power Release date:03 July 2021 57 minutes
When the Spice Girls debut single, Wannabe, was released in 1996, the only word to describe the reaction to it is frenzy! Even now, 25 year on, the opening ‘Yooooo’ to the track still has the power to provoke a big reaction. To mark the anniversary of the single - and indeed the frenzy that followed – Richard E Grant, who was in the movie Spice World, embarks on a nostalgic journey revisiting the much-loved songs of the Spice Girls canon, whilst speaking to some of the UK’s biggest Spice Girl superfans to get to the heart of what the group and girl power meant then and what it still means today. This programme is a joyful celebration of fandom, girl power, the music of the 90s and above all the Spice Girls!
My Life In A Mixtape with Mel C (4 July, 9pm-10pm)
Melanie Chisholm – aka Mel C and Sporty Spice - takes listeners on a very personal mix-tape journey, sharing the stories behind the songs that have been the soundtrack to her life.
With Stevie Wonder as one of her earliest memories, music has always played a huge part in Mel’s life. From Madonna to Blur via the fabulous Lizzo and many more, each track she selects evokes a memory of a time and place, as she journeys from childhood to the present day, playing the tunes that have been the accompaniment to her life.
Mel C says: “It’s going to be a wonderful trip down memory lane, sharing some of my very favourite tunes and the memories they take me to with Radio 2 listeners.”
Posted by: -Jay- 24th June 2021, 10:50 AM
I’m on my phone so I’m not able to link the image:
Studio Moross has a “The Original Remastered” image on it - so it seems they could be working on the designs for a remastered Spice?
Posted by: Mr.X 24th June 2021, 03:58 PM
YYYAYAAYYAYAYAYYAYAYAYAYAYYYYA REMASTERED IS EXACTLY WHAT THEY SHOULD BE DOING!!
Girlies, FINALLY, after so many years, we are getting FED finally. New releases, DEMOS, UNRELEASED TRACKS, REMASTERED MUSIC!! A TOUR HAPPENING SOON AGAIN!!!
Posted by: Mr.X 24th June 2021, 04:02 PM
"Also seems like Likely Stories has now been registered too
Likely Stories has been registered on ASCAP since November 2020. It was registered after Biff signed his new publishing deal with Concord.
Posted by: -Jay- 25th June 2021, 10:05 AM
Just 2 more weeks until we get to hear Feed Your Love
Posted by: tommie 25th June 2021, 10:32 AM
QUOTE(-Jay- @ Jun 25 2021, 10:05 AM)
Just 2 more weeks until we get to hear Feed Your Love
Can't wait for Dan Wootton to report that Spice Girls' new music flopped.
Posted by: dancinqueen 25th June 2021, 12:22 PM
QUOTE(tommie @ Jun 25 2021, 10:32 AM)
Can't wait for Dan Wootton to report that Spice Girls' new music flopped.
Can’t wait for him and the other scums in the trashy press to disappear. He’s awful.
By the way, what we know so far about FYL? Demo version or auto tuned and reworked?
Posted by: Mr.X 25th June 2021, 12:31 PM
QUOTE(dancinqueen @ Jun 25 2021, 01:22 PM)
Can’t wait for him and the other scums in the trashy press to disappear. He’s awful.
By the way, what we know so far about FYL? Demo version or auto tuned and reworked?
Dan Wooton is absolute scum and the fact they gave him so much power over their reunion in 2018/2019 is quite bad to be honest. Hopefully now he has ascended to director of that newspaper and is with that fascist GB News channel, they wont touch him?... URGH
Feed Your Love has been announced as a demo, so dont expect a rework at all, maybe just a mastering for the actual vinyl, but it is in no-way near 'polished' or 'finished' im afraid...
I would imagine it is the same thing with the rest of their demos and if they release them, that is what it will be.
I think demos to be released in this context are fine to be as they are. They are meant to be released this year as an illustration of the past, not 'something totally new' to be consumed in that way.
So it makes sense to me to release them as demos. It also prevents the fans and press jumping on them with criticisms/reviews that reflects them as a whole now.
Posted by: Maz! 25th June 2021, 01:22 PM
QUOTE(tommie @ Jun 25 2021, 12:32 PM)
Can't wait for Dan Wootton to report that Spice Girls' new music flopped.
Hes no longer with The Sun working at GB News now.
Posted by: -Jay- 26th June 2021, 06:55 AM
Maybe it's just me, but at this current moment I'm not feeling like there's much hype for this Wannabe anniversary, from the public at least. There's still two weeks to go, of course, but I don't know. It's hard to put my finger on it, I just thought this would feel like a much bigger event in general than it does so far.
I am excited to hear the demo, and to receive the physicals, don't get me wrong. I think it's just stuff like #IAmASpiceGirl which isn't hitting the mark for me. I want to see content from the Spice Girls themselves, not random fan photos from over the years. I hope this is just the calm before the storm, and we'll end up getting some recorded messages from the girls at the very least.
Maybe I'm being OTT
Posted by: dancinqueen 26th June 2021, 09:34 AM
QUOTE(-Jay- @ Jun 26 2021, 06:55 AM)
Maybe it's just me, but at this current moment I'm not feeling like there's much hype for this Wannabe anniversary, from the public at least. There's still two weeks to go, of course, but I don't know. It's hard to put my finger on it, I just thought this would feel like a much bigger event in general than it does so far.
I am excited to hear the demo, and to receive the physicals, don't get me wrong. I think it's just stuff like #IAmASpiceGirl which isn't hitting the mark for me. I want to see content from the Spice Girls themselves, not random fan photos from over the years. I hope this is just the calm before the storm, and we'll end up getting some recorded messages from the girls at the very least.
Maybe I'm being OTT
Vicky B doesn’t give a toss. She won’t post anything. She only did it with the tee because it was a collaboration Vicky X The Spice Girls. Geri will post a story, maybe a pic saying something basic like “it’s not about us, it’s about everyone, everyone is welcome”. Mel B will announce a tour that won’t happen. Emma and Mel C will do their best as always but no one’s gonna care as their post reach is too low compared to Vicky B.
That’s the Spice Girls. But I still love them and support them no matter what. Lazy cows 🐮
Posted by: Mr.X 26th June 2021, 12:34 PM
I think it's fine. It is obviously a fan-service that is happening. To be honest, there has been quite a bit of press about it and my expectations were low. However, some nice press as come as a result and the vinyl seemed to be everywhere the week it was announced.
Sure, they could be doing much more and more continuously but it is clear the big effort will be with Spice, which makes more sense to me, to be fair.
The #ImASpiceGirl campaign can choke though. It's a waste of time and has done very little. Like, their social media game is pretty poor in general and they barely get much traction unfortunately. Like, how is their instagram *still* at 600k since 2018? Or their twitter still at 100k?!...
Melanie C saying the other day 'from the 8th you can 'stream stuff' and some of them have pointed towards 'a few things happening soon' which makes me a bit more relaxed at what is happening throughout the year.
We know we will get a special Spice celebration and a tour announcement at some point this year. We hope there will be a few more things (I am DREAMING of a Say You'll Be There and 2 Become 1 re-release personally!)
Posted by: Mr.X 26th June 2021, 12:39 PM
Also, Abbey Road studios posted this and I think it is LOVELY! It sounds like the vinyl was remastered - which might give us another clue from that Kate Moross website post too.
Cute that they used a 4-piece picture as that was the first time the girls recorded in those studios, I think!
Their effort is almost close to zero lol. Apart from that short tour in their home, they have zero new output for other fans or general public. To gain old fans back or new fans, it takes greater effort. Nice to hear there will be more touring.
Posted by: sammy01 26th June 2021, 06:27 PM
The thing that creates proper buzz is the girls actually together for something. It's not looking massively likely they will do that though so if it's not successful that's on them.
Posted by: Mr.X 26th June 2021, 06:36 PM
At the current rate of infections in the UK, I very much doubt that they will do much in November where we might be in a winter lockdown anyway...
Posted by: Sideout 26th June 2021, 10:45 PM
The Wannabe 25 vinyl is for die hard fans. I can't see many casual fans getting excited for it. Especially since UMG haven't done much towards promoting it for casuals. They haven't released an official snippet of the Wannabe demo. I find it bizarre they are not marketing it as the version in the Spice World movie.
Feed Your Love has received some headlines in terms of the girls releasing a "new" song. Though, they still haven't released any official snippets other than the 8 second preview on Instagram and Twitter. Maybe more promo is coming next week? I hope so.
Posted by: sammy01 27th June 2021, 10:53 AM
That stuff is coming closer to the anniversary
Posted by: spiceboy 27th June 2021, 11:37 AM
QUOTE(Mr.X @ Jun 26 2021, 01:39 PM)
Also, Abbey Road studios posted this and I think it is LOVELY! It sounds like the vinyl was remastered - which might give us another clue from that Kate Moross website post too.
Cute that they used a 4-piece picture as that was the first time the girls recorded in those studios, I think!
Spotify are asking for which spice you wanted to be as a pop up as you open it. I'm expecting curated play lists depending on which Spice you pick come the anniversary.
Posted by: Sideout 30th June 2021, 04:17 PM
The Spice archives have been raided! In a recent interview Melanie C said she went through the archives and said there are some lovely little demos hanging around. https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3MuYWNhc3QuY29tL2NlbGVicml0eS1zZWFyY2gtZW5naW5l/episode/YmRmNmY3ZjItMmJiZS00NDZjLTlhNGItNTg4MWQzZTlmYWJm?hl=en-GB&ved=2ahUKEwj7gKSutL_xAhWJIsAKHU2jCsgQieUEegQIAxAF&ep=6
Posted by: spiceboy 30th June 2021, 04:45 PM
Ooooh that is so interesting!!
Posted by: Lukuzz 30th June 2021, 04:51 PM
Hoping they start some more teasers from Friday when it’s a week to go, or even tomorrow when it’s officially July.
Also excited to hear these other demos, hope we manage to get at least 5-10 tracks in total once Spice rerelease is out
Posted by: sammy01 30th June 2021, 06:31 PM
You'll get more unreleased stuff, that's all sorted and signed off. The big question is can they sort that tour out and actually get to Australia, Asia, US/South America and the UK
Posted by: Sideout 30th June 2021, 06:47 PM
QUOTE(sammy01 @ Jun 30 2021, 10:31 AM)
You'll get more unreleased stuff, that's all sorted and signed off. The big question is can they sort that tour out and actually get to Australia, Asia, US/South America and the UK
Obviously we'll get more unreleased tracks this year. Melanie C just implied that in her new interview. Touring is where the money is at so if course they will sort that out. Would be shocked if they don't announce a 2022 summer UK tour in October or November.
Posted by: sammy01 30th June 2021, 07:55 PM
Well not all are as keen to tour as you would think.
Posted by: spiceboy 30th June 2021, 08:19 PM
QUOTE(sammy01 @ Jun 30 2021, 08:55 PM)
Well not all are as keen to tour as you would think.
I'm guessing Geri isn't too keen and maybe Emma?? The two Mel's haven't stopped shouting about how they want to keep touring.
Posted by: Sideout 30th June 2021, 08:26 PM
QUOTE(sammy01 @ Jun 30 2021, 11:55 AM)
Well not all are as keen to tour as you would think.
According to my "inside sources" this is why the plot to Spice World 2 will be about Geri and Victoria getting revenge on Mel B, Emma and Mel C for replacing them with robots. Think of Kill Billl meets Spice World.
Posted by: dancinqueen 30th June 2021, 11:05 PM
QUOTE(Sideout @ Jun 30 2021, 08:26 PM)
According to my "inside sources" this is why the plot to Spice World 2 will be about Geri and Victoria getting revenge on Mel B, Emma and Mel C for replacing them with robots. Think of Kill Billl meets Spice World.
I bet robots can sing and dance better than they could ever do
Posted by: lovaticuk 1st July 2021, 08:57 AM
I think a really good anniversary moment would be if the girls could open the Brits next year, it would be 30 years since the most iconic Brits moment ever and I think that would be pretty spectacular... maybe a little madly of WDYTYA/Wannabe/SUYL and Viva Forever
Posted by: Mr.X 1st July 2021, 09:45 AM
QUOTE(spiceboy @ Jun 30 2021, 09:19 PM)
I'm guessing Geri isn't too keen and maybe Emma?? The two Mel's haven't stopped shouting about how they want to keep touring.
Emma seems pretty excited about it in her last few interviews and even in the interviews around her Albert hall show. She has always been up for Spice touring, for sure!
It's Geri. She does have an issue with touring too much and her passion for music is not the same as it was even in 2008, specially after she made them cancel their plans after the Stadium tour in 2019, so it is quite obvious it is her...
I f***ing hope we go get another tour. If they didnt announce the international dates in 2019 because of Geri again and we never see them live again, I am not sure I will ever forgive Gerita, to be honest.
Posted by: dancinqueen 1st July 2021, 12:04 PM
"Sadly I would like to confirm that I have left the Spice Girls. This is because of differences between us. Mel C didn’t want me to get dressed as Margaret Thatcher for the next tour. Victoria is back (and there’s only room for one Posh). Emma is bullying me and Mel B has started to call me Karen. to PS, I won’t be back.“
Mel B, the week after: “We’re stronger than ever.”
Posted by: Voodoo 1st July 2021, 04:53 PM
QUOTE(dancinqueen @ Jul 1 2021, 03:04 PM)
"Sadly I would like to confirm that I have left the Spice Girls. This is because of differences between us. Mel C didn’t want me to get dressed as Margaret Thatcher for the next tour. Victoria is back (and there’s only room for one Posh). Emma is bullying me and Mel B has started to call me Karen. to PS, I won’t be back.“
Mel B, the week after: “We’re stronger than ever.”
Posted by: Maz! 1st July 2021, 05:25 PM
The vinyl and cassette release has been pushed back to the 27th of August due to covid and too much demand or any silly reason their shit team has x
Posted by: Lukuzz 1st July 2021, 05:55 PM
Ffs another mess. So now the vinyl is out 7 weeks after the digital release.
Posted by: -Jay- 1st July 2021, 06:04 PM
🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃
Their team ideally should have organised these physicals a lot earlier than they did, so that they’d be ready in plenty of time... but what’s done is done. It is a shame that they’re coming 7 weeks after the anniversary date though, that really dampens the impact.
Posted by: -Jay- 1st July 2021, 06:04 PM
In other news:
Posted by: Maz! 1st July 2021, 06:15 PM
QUOTE(-Jay- @ Jul 1 2021, 08:04 PM)
In other news:
Let’s hope it’s Mel B,Mel C,Victoria and Geri x
Posted by: -Jay- 1st July 2021, 06:21 PM
Let’s hope so! Won’t hold my breath
This is the tweet about the delay:
At least their team apologised about it. A lot of other artist teams don’t apologise for production delays outside of a generic email that states it matter of factly.
Posted by: Equinox8 1st July 2021, 07:13 PM
QUOTE(sammy01 @ Jun 30 2021, 06:31 PM)
You'll get more unreleased stuff, that's all sorted and signed off. The big question is can they sort that tour out and actually get to Australia, Asia, US/South America and the UK
I'm willing to bet that the elusive W.O.M.A.N. is one of them given that Emma quoted the lyrics to Mel B on social media recently. That was no coincidence and seeing as Emma thought 'Stop' was on SPICE, if she's quoting WOMAN lyrics in 2021 ... I think it's coming. : )
Posted by: sammy01 1st July 2021, 09:54 PM
The vinyl delay is unfortunate but this happens a lot these days. From what I gather Wannabe having physical releases was a late decision as again the focus was on Spice.
It is what it is, it's good there has been very good demand for it (international orders have taken UMC a bit by surprise) and it does give it more time to build up more pre-orders.
Would be good if they could coincide something for that week in August as extra promotion.
Posted by: Mr.X 1st July 2021, 10:52 PM
Yeah, it is a bit sucky but whatever, at least it is coming AND it is doing well
Posted by: Sideout 1st July 2021, 11:17 PM
One more week until Feed Your Love. Let's go! I'm really curious if the song is truly as dirty as it is rumored to be (blow jobs)
Posted by: Mr.X 2nd July 2021, 12:02 AM
OMG THE b-o-job SONG!!!
Together with WOMAN, it is the holly grail of the Spice demos. We're getting fed, finally!
Posted by: tommie 2nd July 2021, 05:00 AM
Now we just need Likely Stories (C U Next Tuesday).
Emma will be joined by some of her fellow Spice Girls to reminisce their time in the group.
We all have our own favourite Spice Girl moments, and to help Emma capture your stories she'll also be hearing from fans and what the group meant to them growing up.
If that wasn't enough, her celebrity fans will also be making an appearance, sharing their Spice Girls nostalgia and how it influenced their careers.
Posted by: sammy01 2nd July 2021, 10:10 AM
I did say Heart had something planned, hopefully it's the 4 girls, she did say on Lorraine this week the girls were together last week and she records these shows before they air.
Posted by: sammy01 2nd July 2021, 08:41 PM
I can't help but cringe at this whole I am a spice girl thing. It's doing absolutely nothing for their exposure or to help them gain any social media traction either.
Posted by: Mr.X 2nd July 2021, 09:47 PM
Yeah agree, it's very pointless lol
Posted by: sammy01 2nd July 2021, 09:54 PM
The annoying thing is them just mentioning the vinyl delay caused it to go from the 700s to nearly top 100 on Amazon best sellers and 116 down to 109 copies left on HMV.
It was unfortunate news about the vinyl but it actually pushed some extra copies. They really should be pushing the vinyl/cassette more, 57903 posts and rts about I am a spice girl, 3 posts about the vinyl.
Posted by: Mr.X 3rd July 2021, 03:45 PM
BBC Radio 2: Summer of 96 Spice Up Your Life - 25 Years of Girl Power
When the Spice Girls debut single, Wannabe, was released in 1996, the only word to describe the reaction to it is frenzy! Even now, 25 year on, the opening ‘Yooooo’ to the track still has the power to provoke a big reaction. To mark the anniversary of the single - and indeed the frenzy that followed – Richard E Grant, who was in the movie Spice World, embarks on a nostalgic journey revisiting the much-loved songs of the Spice Girls canon, whilst speaking to some of the UK’s biggest Spice Girl superfans to get to the heart of what the group and girl power meant then and what it still means today. This programme is a joyful celebration of fandom, girl power, the music of the 90s and above all the Spice Girls!
Includes comments and participation from Mutya Buena (Sugababes), Molly King (The Saturdays), Olly Murs, Claire (Steps), amongst many others.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000xkjj
Posted by: Mr.X 3rd July 2021, 03:48 PM
Also a few other special articles written about their career. It's great that so many articles are coming out recently! It's certainly a very Spicy year, this one!!
Spice Girls: As Wannabe turns 25, here's a look back at Posh, Ginger, Baby, Scary and Sporty through the years
Wannabe, the Spice Girls' debut single, is 25 years old. Here's a look back at Victoria Beckham, Geri Halliwell, Emma Bunton, Melanie C and Mel B - Posh, Ginger, Baby, Scary and Sporty - over the years.
The summer of 96 thing airs tonight at 9pm when England are playing so about 3 people will hear it.
Posted by: Mr.X 3rd July 2021, 04:44 PM
It's been online for a couple of days now, but yes, its bad timing. I guess I will isten alone then as I give no shits about the futebol
Posted by: dancinqueen 3rd July 2021, 04:55 PM
Love it. They also played When You’re Gone and Out Of Your Mind.
Posted by: spiceboy 3rd July 2021, 07:13 PM
QUOTE(dancinqueen @ Jul 3 2021, 05:55 PM)
Love it. They also played When You’re Gone and Out Of Your Mind.
I get when you’re gone but genuinely surprised OOYM got a spin would have thought plenty of other solo spice tracks would be chosen over that one.
Posted by: Mr.X 3rd July 2021, 07:26 PM
QUOTE(spiceboy @ Jul 3 2021, 08:13 PM)
I get when you’re gone but genuinely surprised OOYM got a spin would have thought plenty of other solo spice tracks would be chosen over that one.
The show ends with a full play of Headlines (Friendship Never Ends) which coincidently is also the only song that is played in full without interruptions
I get when you’re gone but genuinely surprised OOYM got a spin would have thought plenty of other solo spice tracks would be chosen over that one.
Vicky B deserves more credit. Her iconic “I won’t tell na na / Darkchild” still resonates.
Posted by: -Jay- 4th July 2021, 05:01 PM
I’ll have to make some time to listen to the radio programmes / read the articles!
Only 5 days left until we have Feed Your Love
Posted by: Mr.X 4th July 2021, 05:32 PM
Posted by: -Jay- 4th July 2021, 05:52 PM
This starts in 10 minutes!
Heart Celebrates: The Spice Girls with Emma Bunton Emma Bunton celebrates 25 years of the Spice Girls on Heart! She plays all their big songs, and shares some amazing Spice Girls memories too.
https://www.heart.co.uk/digital/radio/schedule/
Posted by: Spice Girls Net 4th July 2021, 06:15 PM
Nice there’s a bit of activity in the lead up. Emma and Melanie C both hosting shows on radio tonight, the special hosted by Richard E.Grant and various articles. Hopefully there’ll be some fun posts this coming week
Posted by: -Jay- 4th July 2021, 06:21 PM
Maybe it was a bit much to expect 3 hours of Spice Girls content, but for some reason I didn't anticipate so much non-Spice Girls music being played Within the first 15 minutes we've only had Wannabe and a brief clip of Geri introducing it, otherwise we've had music from Lady Gaga, Jason Derulo, Nelly, Bruno Mars... with Zara Larsson, Sam Smith and Pink on the way lmao.
Ooh yes, as Spice Girls Net says, Melanie C - My Life in a Mixtape is on Radio 2 at 9pm!
Posted by: -Jay- 4th July 2021, 07:04 PM
Spice Girls will be on the cover of The Sun's Fabulous magazine:
Posted by: Mr.X 4th July 2021, 07:25 PM
OK Im gonna steal that one from a local supermarket. There is no way Im going to spend money in The S*n
Posted by: -Jay- 4th July 2021, 07:38 PM
So far...
Emma recalled meeting the Spice Girls at a train station (she loves mentioning this lol). There was a clip of Geri introducing Wannabe. A clip of Michael Sheen recalling when he found Geri doing Yoga in his living room (lol). Judge Rinder shared that Wannabe was a favourite of his when he was in law school, and also 2 Become 1 soundtracked one of his favourite nights~. Melanie C introduced Say You'll Be There (Emma said Mel sent it to her in their Whatsapp group). Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden reeled off some facts such as how many countries Wannabe was #1 in and how much Spice sold worldwide (they went with 31m). Wannabe, Say You'll Be There, Stop and Spice Up Your Life have been played within the past hour and a half.
And 95% of the rest of the show has been music by other artists A scam x
Posted by: Mr.X 4th July 2021, 07:47 PM
Thanks for the round up. It is indeed a bit of a scam lol
ALSO they labelled it as including Little Mix etc and it sounded like the Little Mix girls had been invited and were going to do similar to Amanda Holden/Michael Sheen type of thing. BUT actually they just used the audio from a Little Mix interview from back in like May that was given to another news agency LOL
It is indeed a bit of a scam lol
Posted by: spiceboy 4th July 2021, 07:52 PM
QUOTE(Mr.X @ Jul 4 2021, 08:25 PM)
OK Im gonna steal that one from a local supermarket. There is no way Im going to spend money in The S*n
I'm getting it off my uncle for the exact same reason!
Posted by: spiceboy 4th July 2021, 08:00 PM
QUOTE(-Jay- @ Jul 4 2021, 08:38 PM)
So far...
Emma recalled meeting the Spice Girls at a train station (she loves mentioning this lol). There was a clip of Geri introducing Wannabe. A clip of Michael Sheen recalling when he found Geri doing Yoga in his living room (lol). Judge Rinder shared that Wannabe was a favourite of his when he was in law school, and also 2 Become 1 soundtracked one of his favourite nights~. Melanie C introduced Say You'll Be There (Emma said Mel sent it to her in their Whatsapp group). Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden reeled off some facts such as how many countries Wannabe was #1 in and how much Spice sold worldwide (they went with 31m). Wannabe, Say You'll Be There, Stop and Spice Up Your Life have been played within the past hour and a half.
And 95% of the rest of the show has been music by other artists A scam x
I mean I feel they could have at the very least focused on other "girl power" bands and female artists since obviously 3 hours of Spice Girls (and solo) content is just never going to happen... Like they could have had Spice Girls, the 5 solo girls, Madonna, Kylie, All Saints, Girls Aloud, Supremes, Diana Ross, Sugababes, Little Mix, Bananarama, The Bangles, The Supremes, Adele etc
Posted by: Mr.X 4th July 2021, 08:23 PM
QUOTE(spiceboy @ Jul 4 2021, 09:00 PM)
I mean I feel they could have at the very least focused on other "girl power" bands and female artists since obviously 3 hours of Spice Girls (and solo) content is just never going to happen... Like they could have had Spice Girls, the 5 solo girls, Madonna, Kylie, All Saints, Girls Aloud, Supremes, Diana Ross, Sugababes, Little Mix, Bananarama, The Bangles, The Supremes, Adele etc
This is what I thought it was going to be like ah classic Bunton
Posted by: Spice Girls Net 4th July 2021, 08:28 PM
QUOTE(Mr.X @ Jul 4 2021, 09:23 PM)
This is what I thought it was going to be like ah classic Bunton
In general I don't think hosts can necessarily 'choose' which songs they can play.
Posted by: -Jay- 4th July 2021, 08:30 PM
^^^ That would have made a lot more sense! The only one of those artists that has been played is Little Mix (Heartbreak Anthem).
Oh well, I've heard some classics I've not heard in a very long time
Posted by: Chemistry 5th July 2021, 05:13 AM
QUOTE(-Jay- @ Jul 4 2021, 07:04 PM)
Spice Girls will be on the cover of The Sun's Fabulous magazine:
This looks exciting, at the same time, I would never ever want to spend any money on The Sun and supporting this disgusting paper. So what to do
Posted by: Mr.X 5th July 2021, 07:54 AM
QUOTE(Chemistry @ Jul 5 2021, 06:13 AM)
This looks exciting, at the same time, I would never ever want to spend any money on The Sun and supporting this disgusting paper. So what to do
Little trick: it is a free extra supplement, and usually they dont set off the alarm if you leave the shop without paying for it, so just steal it
Posted by: Chemistry 5th July 2021, 08:52 AM
QUOTE(Mr.X @ Jul 5 2021, 07:54 AM)
Little trick: it is a free extra supplement, and usually they dont set off the alarm if you leave the shop without paying for it, so just steal it
Hahahaha, good one The Sun doesn't deserve a single penny.
Posted by: Lukuzz 5th July 2021, 09:42 AM
Is either Emma or Mel Cs radio things worth listening back to ?
Posted by: Spice Girls Net 5th July 2021, 04:51 PM
Seeing as the physical release has been pushed back until the end of August we should really push for the streaming and the digital EP this week on wards.
Is anyone else up for spreading the word on all various forums?!
Also, should we advise fans to download the EP individually so that ‘Wannabe’ gets more sales.
Posted by: -Jay- 5th July 2021, 05:15 PM
QUOTE(Lukuzz @ Jul 5 2021, 10:42 AM)
Is either Emma or Mel Cs radio things worth listening back to ?
I wouldn't recommend Emma's show (nothing hugely interesting was said in all honesty, most of the show was just old songs unrelated to Spice Girls) and I haven't heard Melanie's yet!
By the way, Emma mentioned the Wannabe 25 EP once during the show, but it amused me because it was along the lines of: "It includes a new remix, which is exciting"... sigh! It's a common old remix from 1996, Emma x
QUOTE(Spice Girls Net @ Jul 5 2021, 05:51 PM)
Seeing as the physical release has been pushed back until the end of August we should really push for the streaming and the digital EP this week on wards.
Is anyone else up for spreading the word on all various forums?!
Also, should we advise fans to download the EP individually so that ‘Wannabe’ gets more sales.
It's only just occurred to me that the EP hasn't been up for pre-order digitally, which seems like a bit of an oversight... they could have guaranteed some sales for it already, but no!
Yeah it would be more beneficial if people downloaded Wannabe, Wannabe (Junior Vasquez) and Wannabe (Demo) individually, because that would create 3 sales instead of just one if they downloaded the EP as a whole purchase... but I'm not sure how many would be willing to do that, particularly if it costs more to download them individually hmm.
On the other hand it could be argued that the EP being downloaded as a whole and going high up the iTunes album chart would be beneficial too...
Posted by: sammy01 5th July 2021, 05:41 PM
I'd say everyone download feed your love get it #1 on iTunes and then concentrate on Wannabe come physical release
Posted by: Mr.X 5th July 2021, 05:47 PM
Here's what I will do:
This Friday, I will download Feed Your Love and one remix. Then come the physical release, I will download the EP so it counts as another sale then eheh
Posted by: sammy01 5th July 2021, 07:55 PM
That's my plan too
Posted by: Spice Girls Net 5th July 2021, 09:06 PM
I know Thursday's streams aren't taken into account re the singles chart, but does anyone know if they contribute towards the total sales of a song - for example when we stream Wannabe on Thursday?
Posted by: Mr.X 5th July 2021, 09:38 PM
Wait I thought the EP comes out on Friday?!
Posted by: -Jay- 5th July 2021, 10:14 PM
QUOTE(Spice Girls Net @ Jul 5 2021, 10:06 PM)
I know Thursday's streams aren't taken into account re the singles chart, but does anyone know if they contribute towards the total sales of a song - for example when we stream Wannabe on Thursday?
Nope Thursday streams don't count for that either. The predicted streams for that day are counted towards the singles chart and the total!
QUOTE(Mr.X @ Jul 5 2021, 10:38 PM)
Wait I thought the EP comes out on Friday?!
It does! The UK Official Charts Company doesn't use any streaming data on Thursday, so none of our streams of Wannabe on Thurs 15th July will count to that chart week. Only Fri 9th to Wed 14th. It's because apparently they don't receive the data in time, so they essentially estimate it.
Posted by: Equinox8 5th July 2021, 10:34 PM
QUOTE(-Jay- @ Jul 5 2021, 05:15 PM)
By the way, Emma mentioned the Wannabe 25 EP once during the show, but it amused me because it was along the lines of: "It includes a new remix, which is exciting"... sigh! It's a common old remix from 1996, Emma x
*facepalm* Oh Emma ...
To be honest, good on Junior Vasquez for churning out a remix that's STILL being pressed 25 years later!
Aside from that one, if I am correct, I think the "newest" official remix of Wannabe is the set that the Soul Seekerz pushed out in 2007?
Posted by: -Jay- 5th July 2021, 10:59 PM
I think you're right! A pity new remixes weren't commissioned this year too. There's so many great modern producers that could have done something with it.
Posted by: Sideout 6th July 2021, 01:05 AM
It's all about Feed Your Love. Would be awesome if it charted in the top 75. Feed Your Love could open the door for a 4th Spice Girls album if the song is well received. It would be a no brainer for the girls to do what Dua Lipa did with her last album, but with a 90's throwback vibe instead of 80's.
Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 6th July 2021, 12:27 PM
Ya if it charted it would possibly help them take a step closer to recording a fourth album but im not in any confident it will ever happen.
Posted by: Spice Girls Net 6th July 2021, 01:09 PM
Wannabe streaming party from 7pm BST on Thursday
Posted by: Mr.X 6th July 2021, 01:36 PM
QUOTE(Sideout @ Jul 6 2021, 02:05 AM)
It's all about Feed Your Love. Would be awesome if it charted in the top 75. Feed Your Love could open the door for a 4th Spice Girls album if the song is well received. It would be a no brainer for the girls to do what Dua Lipa did with her last album, but with a 90's throwback vibe instead of 80's.
Yes to 90s throwback sound with updated/modern productions. I think Dua and Little Mix have been great at establishing a base around those types of sounds and Spices should totally tap into that too! I would LOVE if the Spices worked with people like Dev Haynes and MNEK
As much as I would love Feed Your Love, I'm not sure it will get in the charts at all. It might show up on the iTunes chart but I think that will be more of the EP showing up as a whole rather than FYL individually?...
Posted by: dancinqueen 6th July 2021, 01:45 PM
I’m so excited to hear Feed Your Love and hopefully other demos. Their old stuff had that Spice magic that no other girlband will ever have. Even their b-sides were great (Outer Space Girls and Walk Of Life screamed album tracks). I’m personally not interested in new music (especially without Victoria), but I think it’s time for them to share their “lost” catalogue: remixes, demos, unreleased, covers, duets and alternative versions of their hits.
My Spotify needs them all!
Posted by: sammy01 6th July 2021, 01:47 PM
I mean feed your love has no chance of charting unless the label pay for it to be on some big play lists.
The EP downloaded as a whole will count as 1 sale for Wannabe. It would only be individual downloads of Feed your love and streams of it that will count towards its own sales.
Posted by: pippa 6th July 2021, 02:11 PM
The label should invest in Feed Your Love as it is the ideal opportunity to test the market.
Posted by: dancinqueen 6th July 2021, 02:52 PM
QUOTE(sammy01 @ Jul 6 2021, 01:47 PM)
I mean feed your love has no chance of charting unless the label pay for it to be on some big play lists.
The EP downloaded as a whole will count as 1 sale for Wannabe. It would only be individual downloads of Feed your love and streams of it that will count towards its own sales.
The best. No Daily Mail-like newspaper writing about flop or stuff like that. This is a gift to us fans. As Geri would say “it’s not about me, it’s about you, us and everyone”. 🤣
Posted by: Mr.X 6th July 2021, 02:56 PM
Feed Your Love will absolutely not get a push, nor should it be seen as an opportunity for the Spice Girls to chart or break ground for new music.
It's a demo of an unfinished song that is not to be seen as a contemporary reflection of the Spice Girls but a little 'insight' into their past.
Posted by: sammy01 6th July 2021, 03:48 PM
I mean I could maybe see it getting a spot on NMF play list and universal pushing it however they can.
Spotify asking which spice girl you are shows there is definitely some collusion between Spotify and the label.
Posted by: Sideout 6th July 2021, 04:26 PM
Feed Your Love's streaming numbers will be a indicator if there is interest or not in new Spice Girls music. It will be the first song they release in the streaming era. The song is not being pushed as a single, but I'm sure the song will still get a decent amount of press this Friday.
It will be interesting to see how Feed Your Love does on streaming compared to Melanie C's last album.
Posted by: dancinqueen 6th July 2021, 05:47 PM
QUOTE(Sideout @ Jul 6 2021, 04:26 PM)
Feed Your Love's streaming numbers will be a indicator if there is interest or not in new Spice Girls music. It will be the first song they release in the streaming era. The song is not being pushed as a single, but I'm sure the song will still get a decent amount of press this Friday.
It will be interesting to see how Feed Your Love does on streaming compared to Melanie C's last album.
Of course, it’s gonna do better. It’s The Spice Girls. OT: still shocked about Blame It On Me (Acoustic) Spotify numbers. I hope Feed Your Love makes it to some great Playlists.
Posted by: Sideout 6th July 2021, 05:57 PM
QUOTE(dancinqueen @ Jul 6 2021, 10:47 AM)
Of course, it’s gonna do better. It’s The Spice Girls. OT: still shocked about Blame It On Me (Acoustic) Spotify numbers. I hope Feed Your Love makes it to some great Playlists.
This was my point. If Feed Your Love doesn't match Melanie C's lackluster streaming numbers, then that is a sign people are not interested in new Spice Girls music.
Posted by: sammy01 6th July 2021, 07:34 PM
I don't think you can judge anything on its streaming numbers tbh. A proper new single would get Heart, radio 2 radio play, a proper video, a lot more hype, pushed play listing.
It will do well comparatively I'm sure but it won't really be an indicator.
I'd say as fans we should spend Thursday streaming the f*** out of Wannabe then do the same for Feed your love for the whole week of the 9th. Then have a big download/streaming/physical push for Wannabe on its vinyl/cassette release week.
Posted by: Sideout 6th July 2021, 08:02 PM
QUOTE(sammy01 @ Jul 6 2021, 12:34 PM)
I don't think you can judge anything on its streaming numbers tbh. A proper new single would get Heart, radio 2 radio play, a proper video, a lot more hype, pushed play listing.
It will do well comparatively I'm sure but it won't really be an indicator.
I'd say as fans we should spend Thursday streaming the f*** out of Wannabe then do the same for Feed your love for the whole week of the 9th. Then have a big download/streaming/physical push for Wannabe on its vinyl/cassette release week.
You can't judge anything on Feed Your Love's streaming numbers, yet here you are pushing for fans to stream the song all week long.
Posted by: sammy01 6th July 2021, 09:22 PM
QUOTE(Sideout @ Jul 6 2021, 09:02 PM)
You can't judge anything on Feed Your Love's streaming numbers, yet here you are pushing for fans to stream the song all week long.
I said you can't judge how a brand new song (not a demo from the vaults) would do as there would be a lot more tangible aspects to a brand new songs release. Not sure what you didn't understand. Of course I want people to stream feed your love I want more stuff from the vaults.
Posted by: Sideout 7th July 2021, 01:38 AM
QUOTE(sammy01 @ Jul 6 2021, 02:22 PM)
I said you can't judge how a brand new song (not a demo from the vaults) would do as there would be a lot more tangible aspects to a brand new songs release. Not sure what you didn't understand. Of course I want people to stream feed your love I want more stuff from the vaults.
You Want people to stream Feed Your Love because you want more stuff from the vaults. You're contradicting yourself because you said this a few pages ago in this thread.
QUOTE(sammy01 @ Jun 30 2021, 11:31 AM)
You'll get more unreleased stuff, that's all sorted and signed off. The big question is can they sort that tour out and actually get to Australia, Asia, US/South America and the UK
If the unreleased tracks are all sorted and signed off then it doesn't matter how Feed Your Love does on streaming. It seems you can't keep your story straight.
Posted by: sammy01 7th July 2021, 06:10 AM
Of course it matters, universal are sorting all this with just the girls signing things off but that's not an absolute guarantee it will happen if Universal think it's not worth the effort.
The girls don't own the rights to their music, they couldn't release stuff without Universal so they need to be satisfied they will get their return from the releases.
I'm not sure why you are being deliberately antagonistic, I think no one expects or would judge how a brand new freshly recorded Spice Girls single would do based off an old demo essentially being released as a bside to a 25 year old song. However everyone can obviously understand it needs to attain a certain level of success (more the physical sales as that's where the money will be made) for Universal to keep pushing through with more releases from the vaults.
Posted by: dancinqueen 7th July 2021, 06:22 AM
Melanie C numbers (being independent) are not lackluster. BIOM (acoustic) has more than 2 million streams. It’s the support of big Playlists that she needs. The Spice Girls will get good numbers, but don’t forget what I’m saying here: PEOPLE want to hear the hits because of nostalgia, everything new is for the fans (so I won’t expect of course the numbers Little Mix or Black Pink do).
Posted by: masahiro 7th July 2021, 07:24 AM
any chance for DEMO song gets a playlist?
Posted by: sammy01 7th July 2021, 09:53 AM
QUOTE(masahiro @ Jul 7 2021, 08:24 AM)
any chance for DEMO song gets a playlist?
If the artist is big enough of course and if the label puts their hand in their pocket.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed for it to be on NMF play list.
Posted by: sammy01 7th July 2021, 09:57 AM
The only thing stopping brand new music from the girls is themselves. Any label would happily release a brand new Spice Girls single and album. They aren't just a UK act they have a WW fanbase so it's not like it would be a Steps kind of UK only sales wise thing.
The sales from the Universal store for the vinyl/cassette were 78% from people with non UK addresses.
Posted by: dancinqueen 7th July 2021, 10:40 AM
QUOTE(sammy01 @ Jul 7 2021, 09:57 AM)
The only thing stopping brand new music from the girls is themselves. Any label would happily release a brand new Spice Girls single and album. They aren't just a UK act they have a WW fanbase so it's not like it would be a Steps kind of UK only sales wise thing.
The sales from the Universal store for the vinyl/cassette were 78% from people with non UK addresses.
The UK is not the best place for the girls when it comes to sales and chart, right? Or maybe that 12% was higher compared to each of the other countries?
Posted by: Mr.X 7th July 2021, 10:54 AM
QUOTE(sammy01 @ Jul 7 2021, 10:57 AM)
The only thing stopping brand new music from the girls is themselves. Any label would happily release a brand new Spice Girls single and album. They aren't just a UK act they have a WW fanbase so it's not like it would be a Steps kind of UK only sales wise thing.
The sales from the Universal store for the vinyl/cassette were 78% from people with non UK addresses.
This.
Posted by: Sideout 7th July 2021, 02:05 PM
QUOTE(sammy01 @ Jul 6 2021, 11:10 PM)
Of course it matters, universal are sorting all this with just the girls signing things off but that's not an absolute guarantee it will happen if Universal think it's not worth the effort.
The girls don't own the rights to their music, they couldn't release stuff without Universal so they need to be satisfied they will get their return from the releases.
I'm not sure why you are being deliberately antagonistic, I think no one expects or would judge how a brand new freshly recorded Spice Girls single would do based off an old demo essentially being released as a bside to a 25 year old song. However everyone can obviously understand it needs to attain a certain level of success (more the physical sales as that's where the money will be made) for Universal to keep pushing through with more releases from the vaults.
I'm glad we both agree Feed Your Love's streaming numbers do matter. They do mean something.
Biff is doing a Instagram live chat on Friday so get your Woman questions ready.
Posted by: Lukuzz 7th July 2021, 02:15 PM
Would be nice if they had a 30 sec preview before Friday, literally is dead silence from them !
Posted by: Spice Girls Net 7th July 2021, 02:22 PM
QUOTE(Lukuzz @ Jul 7 2021, 03:15 PM)
Would be nice if they had a 30 sec preview before Friday, literally is dead silence from them !
Well the anniversary is tomorrow so I’d assume posts would begin then
Posted by: sammy01 7th July 2021, 02:29 PM
You should be getting an insta filter of the Wannabe stairs I assume so people can add it to pictures of them posing and gain some more social media traction tomorrow.
Posted by: Spice Girls Net 7th July 2021, 02:31 PM
I’d love it if Wannabe could cross 500k streams in one day between now and Sunday
Posted by: Sideout 7th July 2021, 03:03 PM
QUOTE(sammy01 @ Jul 7 2021, 07:29 AM)
You should be getting an insta filter of the Wannabe stairs I assume so people can add it to pictures of them posing and gain some more social media traction tomorrow.
I read about this on Spice Circle and Popjustice as well. This will be a huge hit on social media.
Posted by: sammy01 7th July 2021, 04:44 PM
Good morning Britain will be live from the St Pancras hotel tomorrow morning.
There should be lots going on tomorrow hopefully. I'm sure it will sail well over 500k streams tomorrow on Spotify.
Posted by: -Jay- 7th July 2021, 05:58 PM
Just noticed there’s a new Spotify visual when you play Wannabe on your phone
Posted by: spiceboy 7th July 2021, 06:56 PM
QUOTE(sammy01 @ Jul 7 2021, 03:29 PM)
You should be getting an insta filter of the Wannabe stairs I assume so people can add it to pictures of them posing and gain some more social media traction tomorrow.
I mean I have an actual picture on the original stairs 😍🤣
Posted by: sammy01 7th July 2021, 07:41 PM
QUOTE(spiceboy @ Jul 7 2021, 07:56 PM)
I mean I have an actual picture on the original stairs 😍🤣
I mean it will be nice for international fans who have never got the chance to stand on the stairs.
I mean universal are just trying to come up with ways to gain traction on social media and please fans with zero help from the girls.
Posted by: spiceboy 7th July 2021, 08:13 PM
QUOTE(sammy01 @ Jul 7 2021, 08:41 PM)
I mean it will be nice for international fans who have never got the chance to stand on the stairs.
I mean universal are just trying to come up with ways to gain traction on social media and please fans with zero help from the girls.
I was kidding, I think it's a lovely idea.
Posted by: sammy01 7th July 2021, 08:51 PM
Oh I wasn't meaning anything against you, it's lovely you have a pic on the stairs.
Posted by: pippa 7th July 2021, 11:29 PM
If the girls done even slight TV promo it would have a big influence.
Posted by: -Jay- 8th July 2021, 12:47 AM
Today’s the anniversary day! Happy anniversary to the Spice Girls, Wannabe and to us!
What a song and what a moment in pop history, truly iconic. I’ll definitely be making this a spicy day for myself and watching back some of the old DVDs.
Here’s a new BBC article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-57734073 “ The Spice Girls at 25: Here's the story from A to Z”
Posted by: sammy01 8th July 2021, 01:28 AM
There is a montage video of Wannabe on Spotify, you can see it on the All out 90s playlist cover.
Posted by: Chemistry 8th July 2021, 05:17 AM
25 years since the Spice Girls invented music
Posted by: sammy01 8th July 2021, 06:12 AM
The singles have stories below them on Spotify with a few little facts and quotes from the girls.
Posted by: Liam.k. 8th July 2021, 06:50 AM
'Wannabe' is track #1 on Spotify's Throwback Thursday with the playlist celebrating hits from 1996. Can it re-enter the Spotify Top 200?
Posted by: sammy01 8th July 2021, 07:31 AM
And mean absolutely nothing as streaming figures on Thursday are estimated #sigh
Posted by: Mr.X 8th July 2021, 08:35 AM
QUOTE(sammy01 @ Jul 8 2021, 08:31 AM)
And mean absolutely nothing as streaming figures on Thursday are estimated #sigh
Honestly this is so lame. It's all digital, cant they really not work it out better than this?
Posted by: Mr.X 8th July 2021, 08:52 AM
The Spice Girls at 25: Here's the story from A to Z
BBC News
It came out of nowhere. It changed the course of pop music. It was Wannabe - the scrappily brilliant debut single by The Spice Girls.
The record label had been worried. Wannabe was too weird, too anarchic. They hated the video. BBC Radio 1 was refusing to play it. Breakfast show DJ Chris Evans told the band to go back to kids' TV.
But the girls knew better. "It's not negotiable as far as we're concerned," they insisted. "Wannabe is our first single."
And "if they decided they wanted to do something, then that's what was going to happen," Wannabe's co-writer Richard "Biff" Stannard told the BBC.
History proved them right.
Released 25 years ago, on 8 July 1996, Wannabe spent seven weeks at number one in the UK and four in the US. In the process, it made five unknown girls - Victoria Caroline Adams, Melanie Janine Brown, Emma Lee Bunton, Melanie Jayne Chisholm and Geraldine Estelle Halliwell - global superstars.
Here's a story from A to Z of how the band started, rose to fame, fell apart and put themselves back together again. So grab a cup of tea, slam your body down, wind it all around, and we'll begin.
“So here’s the story from A to Zee, you wanna get with me you gotta listen carefully…”
There was nothing else quite like Wannabe on the radio back in summer 1996. There was lots of dance music, there was plenty of guitar rock, a few boybands here and there, no shortage of R&B, a smattering of rap, and even a bit of reggae thanks to Peter Andre’s Mysterious Girl. But what was missing? Pop! Enthusiastic, unashamed, gutsy pop, and with an all-girl band behind it. This was something new.
Sure pop wasn’t dead, but you could argue its definition as a genre had become confused over time. And then the Spice Girls came along. Their nicknames would come later, thanks to Top Of The Pops magazine, but for the moment, the women known as Victoria, Melanie B, Melanie C, Emma and Geri were about to change the pop landscape in just three minutes.
Debut single Wannabe was a breathless, energetic romp through rules on friendship, romance and, of course, in that middle-eight rap, the kind of chat you might see on a Twitter bio. Imagine: @easyV – doesn’t come for free, she’s a real lay-deeeee.
Penned by the girls in conjunction with Biff Stannard and Matt Rowe, Wannabe was a wonderful introduction to the spirited fivesome who would enjoy unprecedented, relentless chart success all over the world in less than two years.
The story with Wannabe goes that Victoria Adams (as was) had to miss the writing session and so gave her feedback over the phone, something she's always regretted. The track was done and dusted in about half an hour, but the record company thought it could do with some more work and sent it off to the US to be mixed as an R&B track, then the hot sound for pop. In what would become a common theme throughout their career, the girls rebelled, and mixing duties went to Spike Stent, who’d worked with Madonna.
Wannabe was a hit all over the world, but it was very nearly never their debut single at all. Label bosses and their manager Simon Fuller reckoned another song was the perfect launch single (conflicting reports say it was Say You'll Be There or Love Thing) but the girls disagreed and Mel B and Geri – a formidable duo at the best of times – led another coup that saw Wannabe finally released.
Helped by a fantastic, one-take video – in which Emma appears to steal a hat from a homeless man – set on what was then the unused chambers of the hotel in London's St Pancras station, Wannabe went in at Number 3 on its first week on sale. It then deposed Take That star Gary Barlow the following week, sending his debut solo hit Forever Love flying, and remained at the top for seven straight weeks. See the chart the week Wannabe climbed to Number 1 here.
During its tenure at the summit of the Official Singles Chart, Wannabe sold over 879,000 copies – 148,000 in its third week at the top alone – and kept some big names off Number 1. Robbie Williams’ debut solo hit Freedom had to settle for second place, as did Los Del Rio’s holiday hit La Macarena, 3T with uncle Michael Jackson and Geri’s future BFF George Michael, with Spinning The Wheel.
It was the summer of Spice and there was absolutely nothing anyone could do about it.
The rest, as they say, is history. Music channels couldn’t get enough of the video, and the girls went on the promo trail in a big way. In the UK, they scored their very first TV appearance on Surprise Surprise. You can see here that even though the girls don't seem polished, the images they would eventually carve out for themselves were already well on their way to completion.
Prepare yourself for some iconic footage here (skip to about 3:00 in if cheesy hosts and surprised, mortified teenagers are not your thing.
Wannabe has sold 1.4 million (excluding streams), would take the BRIT for Best British Single, and bagged an Ivor Novello Award too. Their debut album Spice went on to be a massive seller worldwide and there’d even be another million-selling single to come in 2 Become 1.
But this week in 1996, it really did feel like friendship would never end.
Posted by: Quarantilas 8th July 2021, 10:10 AM
I really really cannot believe that Wannabe is 25 years old. I’m pretty sure I have a cassette somewhere of either the single or the first album from waaaaay back in 1996 when that was a legit Format. I don’t bin things so it must be at home somewhere.
This makes me feel so old. They were the First Music Act i ever really stanned (I had the Geri tin for Spiceworld) and was heartbroken when Geri left. Still a little young to have ever gone to like a signing or a concert at the time but there’s no doubt that Wannabe and all that followed had a definite impact. The fact that the title of that bbc article made me immediately start to sing „you wanna get with me you better listen carefully“
Insane. BRB gonna go claim my old age pension
Posted by: schizo_spice 8th July 2021, 10:43 AM
Wannabe will certainly never be forgotten, it represents something much bigger than just a pop song. I think Baby One More Time is the only other debut from that 90s period that had and continues to have a similar “power”. Wannabe has more substance though as the girls wrote it themselves.
Happy 25th birthday
Posted by: -Jay- 8th July 2021, 01:00 PM
The A-Z article was fun, and nice to be reminded about that really funny interview with Jamie Theakston in 1997
Interesting to be given a specific figure of 879,000 sold during the 7 weeks at #1. Data/estimates from the time added up to 882,000, so very close.
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Spotify has announced a first-of-its kind catalogue partnership with the Spice Girls, which will allow fans to go behind the scenes and reflect on the group’s beginnings and later fame.
“Spice Girls have always been about unity and inclusion, and it makes us so proud that after 25 years our music is still inspiring a whole new generation,” the group said in a statement.
“Thanks to Spotify for keeping us connected to our fans around the world. Streaming has been a huge part of keeping our music alive and it’s amazing that so many people around the world listen to us on Spotify.” https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/spice-girls-wannabe-25-best-songs-b1880226.html
Glamour:
No, the Spice Girls weren't perfect, but they helped me – and an entire generation of girls growing up in the '90s – feel seen, powerful and strong On the 25th anniversary of 'Wannabee', this is what the Spice Girls meant to girls like me.
WANNABE IS 25: THE KEY SPICE GIRLS LOOKS WE’D STILL GENUINELY WEAR TODAY From Victoria Beckham’s chic LBD to Mel C’s take on sportswear, Liz Connor reminisces.
‘Wannabe’ by the Spice Girls was a breath of fresh air. Here’s to dividing rooms with it for another 25 years If you find the song irritating, it’s because it wasn’t written for you
Why the summer of '96 was a British year to remember - starting with the Spice Girls' success Radio 2's Summer of 96 season reached its zenith celebrating 25 years since Wannabe - a bumper year, especially for one member of royalty
Feeling very emotional, what an amazing 25 years it has been. Thanks to our wonderful fans for making 5 girls dreams come true, loving the songs that we wrote, copying our dance routines and embracing our individuality! My beautiful girls @melaniecmusic, @officialmelb, @therealgerihalliwell, @victoriabeckham - the best girl squad ever!!! ✌️
💗 25 years of Wannabe 💗 25 years of amazing memories 💗 25 years of zig a zig ah 💗 25 years of incredible fans!
I remember seeing this picture on a poster for the first time in Finchley next to my favourite chicken shop and I knew this was gonna be something very special! 💗
25 years of ‘Wannabe’. Wow. The song that changed the lives of five girls from Britain.
The first picture was taken in my back garden on a Sunday - we were all listening to the radio together that day we went to number 3 in the charts!!
The black and white picture was from our first ever photoshoot!
And the famous ring... I bought a gold ring for each of the girls when we first got together, as a symbol of our friendship. It’s a special bond that continues to stand the test of time. I’m so proud of everything we have achieved together, girls. BIG thank you to our amazing fans from all over the world for your support and loyalty. Love, Ginger. 💓 @emmaleebunton, @melaniecmusic, @officialmelb, @victoriabeckham #wannabe25
With the help of our amazing fans this song catapulted us on our incredible journey, so much love and thanks to you guys today, the wonderful Matt and Biff, and my darling Spice Girls ❤️
So many memories! The Strongroom, St Pancras, those stairs! And backflipping all over the World!
Happy Birthday Wannabe!
Can't wait until we Zig a zig ahh again!!! 🇬🇧✌🏼#Wannabe25 #iamaspicegirl
VICTORIA:
Posted by: Mr.X 8th July 2021, 01:10 PM
Amazing coverage! No wonder the albums were selling again today.
And specifically good news about the Spotify support. This bodes really well for the future of the catalogue, although I dont quite get what 'going behind the scenes' means ah
Posted by: -Jay- 8th July 2021, 01:19 PM
Spotify Article:
ZIG-A-ZIG AH The Spice Girls Continue to Find Fans 25 Years After Their Hit ‘Wannabe’
In July of 1996, the Spice Girls burst onto the music scene with their platform heels, Union Jack clothing, and their single “Wannabe.” Their lyrics of female empowerment made waves and started a global “girl power” revolution unlike anything the music and pop culture industry had witnessed before, with a lasting impact ever since.
So to celebrate the anniversary of their debut hit, on July 9 the Spice Girls will be releasing an EP, Wannabe 25, that includes a demo of the original single, a remix by Junior Vasquez, and a new ballad called “Feed Your Love.”
On the platform, Spotify’s celebrating the occasion with This Is Spice Girls, the ultimate destination for fans of the girl group. There, listeners will find a new long-form version of the “Wannabe” music video that’s exclusive to Spotify. The playlist also includes new storylines from the band, where they share details on their biggest hits.
Spotify may not have been around during the group’s ’90s inception, but that doesn’t mean fans aren’t listening to their music on the platform two decades later. In fact, “Wannabe” has been streamed more than 590 million times on Spotify, with listeners in the United States streaming the most, followed by Germany and the U.K.
“We continue to see a huge number of streams daily for their music, ranging from the songs we all know and love, such as “Wannabe,” “Stop,” and “Spice Up Your Life,” to niche releases that only a die-hard fan would play on repeat,” shares Sulinna Ong, Head of Music at Spotify U.K. and Ireland. “They truly changed the pop landscape forever, giving women a voice in the industry and giving fans the confidence to be their true selves.’’
Music from the Spice Girls has also found a home on millions of user-generated playlists—20 million, to be exact. As to the age of those streaming the British pop sensation’s tracks on Spotify? You may be surprised to learn that 18-to-24-year-olds are the ones streaming the Spice Girls’ music most (despite being born after the group’s first single was released).
Remarking on this, the band said, “Spice Girls has always been about unity and inclusion, and it makes us so proud that after 25 years our music is still inspiring a whole new generation. Thanks to Spotify for keeping us connected to our fans around the world. Streaming has been a huge part of keeping our music alive and it’s amazing that so many people around the world listen to us on Spotify.”
For fans looking to dive a little deeper into the archives, there’s plenty of podcast content on Spotify that offers a glimpse into the lives and minds of Sporty, Baby, Ginger, Scary, and Posh Spice. The WANNABE podcast shares insights into where the famous five are now, and how their careers progressed since their time in one of the world’s most famous girl bands. BBC’s Raw, a podcast that curates “rare and newly discovered interviews,” released an episode that highlights sound clips from the group members from 1996 and 1998.
Whether you want to practice the dance moves to “Stop” or hear the WANNABE podcast cohosts discuss Melanie C’s single “Who I Am,” there’s plenty of Spice on Spotify.
Revisit the Spice Girls’ catalogue and sing along to your favorite girl power anthem below.
"This Is Spice Girls" playlist has a new picture (Team Spice is loving this particular picture, aren't they!) and it includes a new Wannabe playlist video at the start of it.
The playlist has been refreshed slightly. I'm pretty sure it used to have both Holler album and radio edit versions included, but now it's just the album version. Still find it bemusing that it includes Midnight Fantasy. Why not Out of Your Mind!
Posted by: -Jay- 8th July 2021, 01:28 PM
QUOTE(Mr.X @ Jul 8 2021, 02:10 PM)
And specifically good news about the Spotify support. This bodes really well for the future of the catalogue, although I dont quite get what 'going behind the scenes' means ah
They really have been supportive! This is the top banner on the main page of the desktop version of Spotify:
And this is shown on mobile:
Posted by: -Jay- 8th July 2021, 01:38 PM
Sorry for the multi posting, but footage of a previously unseen performance on Top of the Pops from 1996 is being used in their social media video, and also in the Spotify video:
Amazing to see all the Spotify support! Hopefully we'll see an increase and streams and see Stop reaching the 100 million milestone this weekend.
Posted by: Mr.X 8th July 2021, 01:53 PM
Been really loving the Spotify support! Guess Simon Fuller really got off his high horse about streaming and has turned it around ah
That said, he probably has nothing to do with this, and it is made by EMI!
Posted by: -Jay- 8th July 2021, 01:54 PM
Wow. for some reason I really wasn't expecting a 5 minute song! I'm looking forward to hearing the full thing *.*
Nice to see the digital artwork too without the glittery border. Although when you view it as a large file (3000 by 3000 pixels) you can tell that the image they've used isn't very high quality, which is a shame... https://is2-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Music115/v4/e1/92/8f/e1928fcb-0204-ca19-597a-6edaf8e6ebc8/21UMGIM16233.rgb.jpg/3000x3000bb.webp
https://i.imgur.com/WuY3oOE.jpg
Posted by: Maz! 8th July 2021, 01:59 PM
25 years of Wannabe, never expected I would still be a Spice Girls fan 25 years later
Posted by: sammy01 8th July 2021, 02:02 PM
The partnership with Spotify is great.
I'm told feed your love has playlisting lined up for tomorrow and it will get a some sort of promo that will let people know it's out.
jayshore88 Wannabe is 25 years old 🤯🥰 8 year old me was completely enthralled with the Spice Girls. I have a nice memory of dancing (or rather jumping around) with my friends to this song at a summer fete in year 3. I’m still bopping to it all these years later 🤓🕺🏻 Here’s my collection @spicegirls #spicegirls #wannabe #iconic
Would be happy if any of you want to like it
Posted by: -Jay- 8th July 2021, 04:07 PM
Only just listened to the clip of Feed Your Love on iTunes - it really does sound like smooth and chill R&B! From those 90 seconds it's actually exceeded my expectations.
Posted by: -Jay- 8th July 2021, 04:17 PM
QUOTE(Mr.X @ Jul 8 2021, 02:10 PM)
And specifically good news about the Spotify support. This bodes really well for the future of the catalogue, although I dont quite get what 'going behind the scenes' means ah
I just looked at Spotify UK's instagram story and one of them is this:
So the unseen TOTP performance footage must have been provided as an exclusive to Spotify, which is an interesting choice. I really do hope we get to see that in full eventually. Otherwise it seems stuff like the storylines for the Spice singles could be considered as "going behind the scenes".
I'm really liking all these features on Spotify! A nice amount of effort put in. Hopefully it pays off with some great streaming numbers.
Posted by: dancinqueen 8th July 2021, 04:22 PM
Praying it gets nice reviews (so the girls don’t stop sharing all the unreleased stuff).
the white candle is Geri
Posted by: -Jay- 8th July 2021, 04:33 PM
Not available worldwide yet, but Wannabe Demo and Feed Your Love will be on YouTube:
This picture was taken in my iamspamspamamibefore the spice girls were signed singing do u think about me in my kitchen! This photo still has pride of place in my iamspamspamamicongratulations to the spice girls 25yrs of wannabe u reached for the top u believed in urselves 5 unique girls I’m very proud of u all and have loved been on this journey with u and still much more to come #watch this space all u fans out there no one puts a spice girl in a corner strongest bunch together I know ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🎉🍾🇬🇧X
Posted by: Voodoo 8th July 2021, 05:10 PM
Judging by its title, Feed Your Love is a finished track and not a demo.
Should it have its own thread?
Posted by: sammy01 8th July 2021, 05:20 PM
They have had some seriously impressive press today. Hope it translates to a big day for Wannabe today streams wise and at midnight another day of press and exposure gets Feed your love off to a great start.
Posted by: dancinqueen 8th July 2021, 05:39 PM
Someone has the lyrics already? 😜 Joking. But I can’t wait. I’m expecting a Mel B - Emma song and the other girls harmonizing (few Mel C ad-libs at the end maybe?)
Posted by: Maz! 8th July 2021, 06:05 PM
GH listening party tonight at 8! Jay will make a thread
Posted by: Lukuzz 8th July 2021, 06:11 PM
How do I hear the feed your love preview ? That link isn’t working
Posted by: Chemistry 8th July 2021, 06:11 PM
Loving the Instagram posts Maz! and Jay And obviously liked them both.
Posted by: sammy01 8th July 2021, 06:43 PM
I'm streaming on my phone and TV #loon
Posted by: -Jay- 8th July 2021, 06:50 PM
QUOTE(Chemistry @ Jul 8 2021, 07:11 PM)
Loving the Instagram posts Maz! and Jay And obviously liked them both.
QUOTE(Voodoo @ Jul 8 2021, 06:10 PM)
Judging by its title, Feed Your Love is a finished track and not a demo.
Should it have its own thread?
Curiously the press release refers to it as a Demo. I guess UMC didn't want to tag it as a demo, because the song will only ever exist in this state anyway, so may as well just go by its title?
QUOTE
Alongside the original single and an in-demand remix by Junior Vasquez (originally a bonus track on the 1996 '2 Become 1' CD Single) is the original demo recording, and ‘Feed Your Love', a demo of a previously unreleased ballad written by Spice Girls and 'Wannabe' co-writers Richard 'Biff' Stannard and Matt Rowe.
A new thread for Feed Your Love could be good if you guys would like to discuss it separately?
Posted by: -Jay- 8th July 2021, 06:51 PM
QUOTE(Lukuzz @ Jul 8 2021, 07:11 PM)
How do I hear the feed your love preview ? That link isn’t working
Are you able to hear it here? https://music.apple.com/nz/album/wannabe-25-ep/1573849246 It should open on a computer, but I don't think it's accessible if you're on your phone?
Posted by: sammy01 8th July 2021, 06:54 PM
What about a topic for the in demand remix lol
Posted by: spiceboy 8th July 2021, 07:52 PM
That Ozone Interview is EXCELLENT! This is why the Spice Girls were SUCH a force!
Posted by: Lukuzz 8th July 2021, 08:11 PM
QUOTE(-Jay- @ Jul 8 2021, 07:51 PM)
Are you able to hear it here? https://music.apple.com/nz/album/wannabe-25-ep/1573849246 It should open on a computer, but I don't think it's accessible if you're on your phone?
Yeah it doesn’t work through my phone. Ah well I’ll wait till it’s out !
Posted by: -Jay- 8th July 2021, 08:45 PM
NME: Spice Girls’ ‘Wannabe’ at 25: what we’ve learned from the iconic girl group since Their gigantic debut single was released 25 years ago this week https://www.nme.com/features/opinion/spice-girls-wannabe-at-25-298887
Metro: Wannabe 25: Spice Girls’ most iconic moments as they celebrate 25 years of girl power and changing the game https://metro.co.uk/2021/07/08/wannabe-25-spice-girls-most-iconic-moments-of-girl-power-14895250/?ico=more_text_links
Huffington Post: Spice Girls: 20 Rare Pics Guaranteed To Make You Misty-Eyed As Wannabe Turns 25 We're taking a nostalgic trip down memory lane (in our Buffalo boots, natch). https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/spice-girls-wannabe-25th-anniversary-pictures_uk_60e2b469e4b08f6f784c986b
Newsweek: Spice Girls at 25: The 10 Best Songs From The Spice Girls https://www.newsweek.com/spice-girls-10-best-songs-spice-girls-wannabe-25-anniversary-1607785
Elle: 25 Best Spice Girls Outfits, As 'Wannabe' Turns 25-Years-Old For your nostalgic viewing pleasure https://www.elle.com/uk/fashion/celebrity-style/g36966719/spice-girls-outfits/
Grazia: Why Spice World Is Truly The Greatest Film Of All Time Today may be 25 years since Wannabe, but one writer thinks that 1997's Spice World is actually the band's most iconic work. https://graziadaily.co.uk/life/tv-and-film/spice-world-film-spice-girls/
The amount of press coverage today!!
Posted by: Spice Girls Net 8th July 2021, 08:51 PM
Incredible to see that We're in Spiceworld again! (lol)
Hats off to Spotify for being so incredibly supportive. Really looking forward to seeing the streaming numbers tomorrow.
Their main social media accounts (i.e. not just the UK/Ireland version) has posted about them too:
Posted by: Mr.X 8th July 2021, 09:09 PM
Such amazing promo!! Wow, it's pretty incredible. Feels almost like being in a sort of 1997 version of Spiceworld where tehy are literally everywhere.
There's excitement, soooo much press and even a great deal with Spotify the biggest streaming giant. This can only be a good thing!
We really got an excellent anniversary day girlies We should be very proud!
And dare I say it, but they really got it right this time promo wise. The only thing missing was a video message from the girls themselves. But whatever! We got well fed, for once. So happy they listened!
Posted by: Tawdry Hepburn 8th July 2021, 09:12 PM
So, is this the first time anyone will be hearing 'Feed My Love'?
(obviously except the people involved in making it, as in it hasn't leaked before or anything?)
Posted by: Mr.X 8th July 2021, 09:13 PM
Really hope this has some impact on their social media and streaming presence. They deserve much better rep on those fronts, so it's good that they are going at it with such gusto this time!
Posted by: Mr.X 8th July 2021, 09:13 PM
QUOTE(Tawdry Hepburn @ Jul 8 2021, 10:12 PM)
So, is this the first time anyone will be hearing 'Feed My Love'?
(obviously except the people involved in making it, as in it hasn't leaked before or anything?)
Yep first time!! it's one of the holy grails of unheard music that we know of and it never leaked
Posted by: Spice Girls Net 8th July 2021, 09:18 PM
The Wannabe 25 anniversary was mentioned on various Spotify and Universal Music Instagram posts/stories including
Spotify - Main Spotify, UK & Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Netherlands, Poland, Australia, New Zealand, Turkey, Russia, Spain
Universal Music - UK, Malaysia, Brazil, Finland, Romania, Czech Republic, Portugal, Chile, Thailand, Belgium
lol
for instance, me and you were very vocal about the Mel C album and its campaign and we complained everytime people didnt like our opinions.
In 2021 
DURING A PANDEMIC!!
)
I wouldnt be surprised if Wannabe is again remastered or if it is essentially the same file as the Greatest Hits release. I sure hope they could have re-mastered it... But maybe I shouldnt get ahead of myself lol this is already like Christmas in a way 
Fingers crossed!
