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Posted by: ★ Jay ★ 1st March 2017, 05:56 PM

https://www.facebook.com/ClaireRichardsOfficial/videos/10154651022259355/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED

5 days until... a new single?

Posted by: pippa 1st March 2017, 08:20 PM

I am excited for this.

Posted by: Queen LeQueefa 1st March 2017, 10:36 PM

Heard a rumour it is a 're-imagining' of their last ever single, Words Are Not Enough.

Posted by: Lee_J11 2nd March 2017, 01:46 PM

Oh god, anything but a rehash of Words Are Not Enough

Posted by: Klaus 2nd March 2017, 07:20 PM

'Here we gooooo'

Omg an 'A-Yo' cover!!!!

Posted by: Queen LeQueefa 2nd March 2017, 07:21 PM

I think you would like A-Yo by Steps if you gave it half a chance Klaus.

Posted by: Klaus 2nd March 2017, 07:32 PM

Have you listened to the original by Lady Gaga yet? Really think you'd enjoy it!

Posted by: Queen LeQueefa 2nd March 2017, 08:44 PM

Oh now you best be holding TIGHT On to yo weave!

Posted by: Jonjo 6th March 2017, 06:47 AM

The new single is released on Friday and it's called 'Scared of the Dark'.

Popjustice hyperbole time and they said it's "properly good"... intriguing!

So I'm excited to hear it.

https://www.popjustice.com/articles/lisa-scott-lee-interview-we-said-its-twenty-years-of-steps-what-can-we-do-to-make-it-special/

Posted by: mdh 6th March 2017, 07:36 AM

Popjustice saying something is good usually leads to it being completely dire, so I'm not holding out much hope for this.

Posted by: ★ Jay ★ 6th March 2017, 01:42 PM

Here's the single artwork! Lol at Lee

Posted by: Klaus 6th March 2017, 01:56 PM

In both the single and album cover, Lee is like 'I'm just here for some money '

Posted by: Regina 6th March 2017, 04:52 PM

Faye has found the fountain of youth.

Posted by: lewistgreen 9th March 2017, 07:36 AM

Premieres on Radio 2 this morning at 10am!

Posted by: Martyn 9th March 2017, 07:43 AM

Agreed. He is slightly set away from the others and looks kind of over it.

Posted by: gooddelta 9th March 2017, 10:37 AM

Omg, it sounds like Alcazar from the clip, specficially Alcastar *.* Amazing!

Posted by: Mullo 9th March 2017, 11:25 AM

Posted by: ★ Jay ★ 9th March 2017, 02:07 PM

This is brilliant! That intro, that chorus!! I hadn't quite realised how much I missed pop music like this. Wb Steps

Posted by: Regina 9th March 2017, 02:52 PM

DIED DEAD.

Posted by: gooddelta 9th March 2017, 04:25 PM

Ooh this is so good in full, it's like a Melodifestivalen finalist from the mid 00s, and I mean that in the best possible way. Alcazar would truly be proud.

The drama *.* The strings *.* Faye kicking off the song *.* The high production values that instantly make Light Up The World seem like a distant basic memory *.*

Posted by: Regina 9th March 2017, 05:28 PM

I can't get over how AMAZING this is. SOTY.

Posted by: mr_pmt 9th March 2017, 06:19 PM

I never knew I wanted or needed new Steps material, and I was dubious about what they'd sound like in 2017... but consider me fully on board.

HUGE gay anthem, somehow perfectly blends sounding more modern with what they were doing before.

Posted by: PaulM1983 9th March 2017, 06:45 PM

I'll tell you something, that chorus is a stunner. The thumping bassline, the incredible melody, Claire's vocal. And holy hell, that key change is life affirming.

Posted by: Regina 9th March 2017, 07:40 PM

Seriously, if this song was a person it's be SEBASTIAN STAN. That's how perfect it is.

Posted by: PaulM1983 9th March 2017, 07:55 PM

Good lord, you do love it.

I don't know how many times I've listened to it now but it just gets better and better. It's a solid gold pop banger of epic proportions and easily one of their very best ever singles. And from a group with such a stellar singles record, that's really astonishing.

I'm now praying to all the Gods I don't believe in that they don't completely ruin it with a terrible video and cringey dance moves. I'm hoping they have a team that's getting them ready for that triumphant first live performance.

Posted by: Peenus Fly Trap 9th March 2017, 08:27 PM

Lmao at those promo shots with Lee chanelling Victoria Beckham's Emily Dustrange pose, set away and grimmacing!!

H looks the worst, then Claire. Lisa hasn't changed and Botox Fae is young looking too.

Posted by: Kye 10th March 2017, 12:32 AM

I'm almost in tears at how good this is?! Are they really gonna come back with a bang?? They're certainly trying aren't they!
I know it's nigh-impossible for them to do a Take That kind of resurgence but I think this could turn some heads for sure, I've seen almost universal critical acclaim for it.

Their team needs to focus on the Heart & Radio 2 audience, I hope they don't start trying to chase the 'cool crowd' because they won't take to it.

Hearing Claire's soaring vocals gave me goosebumps, how I've missed them.

Posted by: alt-Jade ∆ 10th March 2017, 12:36 AM

I am pleasantly surprised by how much I am enjoying this that chorus is very strong!

Posted by: Mark. 10th March 2017, 12:41 AM

Streaming it now on Spotify, love it! And so do a lot of people, there is plenty of "Buzz" about this track at the moment.

Posted by: ___∆___ 10th March 2017, 01:00 AM

Off to a great start! #60 on iTunes - full set of mixes to come too plus the video

Posted by: PAJ88 10th March 2017, 01:34 AM

#124 on iTunes Australia.

Surprised wasn't expect a top 200.

Posted by: jase. 10th March 2017, 01:35 AM

ANTHEM.

I hope it gets B-listed at Capital..

Posted by: PAJ88 10th March 2017, 01:36 AM

Excited for the video. I hope they've got dance steps for the chorus.

Would also love a physical release with the dance steps on the inside like they use to. One can dream.

Posted by: ___∆___ 10th March 2017, 01:45 AM

We need a 'B List at Capital' remix

And at this being the hottest release this week - #44 on iTunes and am sure they will promote this wherever they can

Posted by: RobBob 10th March 2017, 01:56 AM

As if this is a song actually being released in 2017, I feel like I've travelled back and listened to something from Melodifestivalen 2007. But, it's all the better for it and the fact it's not trying to jump on any current trend and doing a shoddy job of it. Pure camp pop that is just... them and really well done at that, not just "half arsed for the comeback".

Posted by: awardinary™ 10th March 2017, 03:32 AM

It's so good to see them back and I wish they had continued to make songs like this in the past 15 years.

I'm loving this more than I imagined.

Posted by: slowdown73 10th March 2017, 07:49 AM

This is really good. Just as good as their popular stuff during their peak. Hope this does well for them and excited to hear their album!!

Posted by: PAJ88 10th March 2017, 08:40 AM

#98 on iTunes Australia, actually a little shocked its cracked the top 100 here.

Posted by: ___∆___ 10th March 2017, 09:41 AM

#8 on iTunes! Was not expecting this at all!

Posted by: PAJ88 10th March 2017, 09:53 AM

Up to #79. I'm loving this so much.

It's making me feel 11yrs old again.

Posted by: ___∆___ 10th March 2017, 10:38 AM

Now #3 in the UK and they will be performing on 'Saturday Night Takeaway' - looks like this could actually be a hit!

Posted by: lewistgreen 10th March 2017, 10:42 AM

Full audio

Posted by: jjake 10th March 2017, 11:49 AM

i think it sounds a lot like 'unbreak my heart'

that chorus is quite fabulous though

Posted by: ___∆___ 10th March 2017, 12:48 PM

And it's #1 on iTunes!!!

Posted by: Davidson 10th March 2017, 02:05 PM

I hated Steps so much... but this is incredible.

Why is this so good

Posted by: Liаm 10th March 2017, 02:23 PM

I'm exactly the same

Posted by: lotita 10th March 2017, 02:31 PM

well this is INCREDIBLE

Posted by: UltraGreenLight 10th March 2017, 02:33 PM

This is so f***ing good!!!

Posted by: Scene 10th March 2017, 02:48 PM

Yes! I was trying to pinpoint what song it reminded me of.

I'm with Regina, Faye continues to defy age. She was always my favourite.

Posted by: slowdown73 10th March 2017, 05:12 PM

Almost feels like this could be the hit many never expected. No1 on iTunes but not doing anything on streaming. I wonder how this will chart?!?

Posted by: pippa 10th March 2017, 06:04 PM

As per usual streaming kills so many tracks i want to become hits. Steps having a iTunes number 1 is a great achievement for them.

Posted by: mr_pmt 10th March 2017, 06:15 PM

To be fair, we haven't had a streaming update yet as it's the first day so we are presuming.

Posted by: Regina 10th March 2017, 06:17 PM

I never expected this to evne go top 20 on itunes tbh So to see it potentially being an actual top 20/30 hit in the charts is a dream come true.

Posted by: mr_pmt 10th March 2017, 06:22 PM

Same. I was expecting it to briefly pop into the top 40 at the most, this has taken me by (pleasant) surprise.

Posted by: Regina 10th March 2017, 06:25 PM

Might make Lee perk up a bit in promo shots

Posted by: dandy* 10th March 2017, 07:41 PM

This is going to be a guilty pleasure, it sounds really quite a strong track melodically from the snippet on iTunes - I hope it does well for them.

Posted by: AdamAloud 10th March 2017, 07:56 PM

This is so incredible I could cry, amazing to see it at number 1 on iTunes!

Posted by: Hayzayy 10th March 2017, 09:59 PM

11/10.

Posted by: ___∆___ 10th March 2017, 11:14 PM

I know they are represented by Fascination but I find it amazing a band like Steps have pulled this off considering it seems to be self released on their own label!

Posted by: slowdown73 11th March 2017, 09:23 AM

No2 on iTunes now but with some promotion hopefully it will hang around!

Posted by: liamk97 11th March 2017, 11:36 AM

Seems like it'll be guaranteed at least one play on Capital FM when they play the iTunes Top 10 tomorrow for the Big Top 40 Show. I think I'd lose my shit if they playlisted it.

This is really good. Like, even though it's incredibly camp and should be firmly guilty pleasure territory like their classic stuff was, I genuinely like this song and am not ashamed of it. It's received an incredible reception and it's great to see people who I'd least expect like it too. I'm so excited at the prospect of this being a hit!

Posted by: Regina 11th March 2017, 05:37 PM

I've listened to this 157 times since downloading it oops. It's already the 9th most played song on my phone.

Posted by: ★ Jay ★ 11th March 2017, 06:47 PM

The almost universal praise for this is... heart-warming!

Posted by: Rob Spears 11th March 2017, 07:07 PM

Botox Fae.

Posted by: liamk97 12th March 2017, 02:32 AM

This just came on in the club omg how great is it?!?!?!

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 12th March 2017, 06:10 PM

Its a good song but i think it just needed something more, i do like it but i wanted something a little faster paced.

Posted by: common sense 12th March 2017, 07:28 PM

Great song. Was a huge Steps fan and have all their albums and their first GH.

Posted by: Regina 12th March 2017, 08:17 PM

Simon Curtis is stanning this on twitter *.*

Posted by: Tombo 12th March 2017, 09:01 PM

This is incredible, it deserves to be a huge hit!

Posted by: mdh 12th March 2017, 10:06 PM

It's decent, no idea why everyone's hyping it up so much. Could be a grower, but it's a bit bland.

Posted by: Regina 12th March 2017, 10:13 PM

Did you have it on MUTE when you listened?

Posted by: Juranamo 12th March 2017, 10:47 PM

Grower maybe, but bland it is not. 'Scared of the Dark' is a CERTIFIED ANTHEM, it is a grower because to my ears it has surpassed the greatness of the first listen.

Posted by: Cremey 12th March 2017, 11:28 PM

It's hideous. Glad it's being well-received though, I never like it when bands come back and completely flop!

Posted by: pippa 13th March 2017, 03:07 PM

They are holding well and i would believe it is doing better than anyone ever expected.

Posted by: ___∆___ 13th March 2017, 03:11 PM

Light green followed by dark green update on Kworb Their appearance on 'Lorraine' this morning followed by Claire appearing on 'This Morning' plus the fact they have added additional tour dates is obviously having some impact! Now if only they could get a TV slot to perform it!

Posted by: Tombo 13th March 2017, 03:29 PM

Anyone know what their streaming ifugres are like?

Posted by: PaulM1983 13th March 2017, 03:51 PM

Non-existent. They got just over 50k streams on the first day and entered at #141, but then left the top 200 the next day, meaning they got less than 37k.

Posted by: Tombo 13th March 2017, 04:13 PM

Can't they shove them on Hot Hits or something?

Posted by: cqmerqn 13th March 2017, 05:15 PM

Posted by: PaulM1983 13th March 2017, 05:24 PM

They definitely needed big playlist support. As it stands, they'll possibly be top 10 on sales all week, after spending a whole day at number 1, and still only barely scrape top 40.

Posted by: pippa 13th March 2017, 05:37 PM

Number 11 in the first set of midweeks.

Posted by: ___∆___ 13th March 2017, 06:45 PM

I know it'll drop a lot but it's pretty amazing they are #11 without a video, physical or performance of it yet! Considering their last comeback single 5 years ago reached #82 I'll take this 'only' making the Top 40!

Posted by: pippa 13th March 2017, 08:11 PM

It is doing well, all things considered. I wonder is they used physical CD like Take That would it have sold?

Posted by: lewistgreen 14th March 2017, 08:10 AM

Video being filmed today with a new dance routine

Posted by: Tinasha 14th March 2017, 02:14 PM

The video being filmed today means it won't be out for a while surely. Either way I can't see them being an act to benefit much from a video effect.

Posted by: PaulM1983 14th March 2017, 02:20 PM

The video's out on the 7th April.

I'd imagine they'll use that to coincide with the first performances to push promo for the album release on the 21st.

Posted by: Tombo 14th March 2017, 02:58 PM

They need to get thi onto a prominent playlist or radio station, why the hec not?

Posted by: pippa 14th March 2017, 04:23 PM

It would be wonderful if the video can give it a boost.

Sacred of the Dark drops 7 places in the midweek update for today, now sits at number 18.

Posted by: Scottishwoody 14th March 2017, 05:41 PM

This had the potential to do better but the promo has been crap. Why appear on several TV shows and not even perform? To the casual viewer of Saturday Night Takeaway they'll just assume it's a nostalgic reunion rather than new material.

Then there's radio, I've heard it twice on radio, once was the premier on Radio 2 and the other was the UK Hot Top 40. Radio seems to be completely ignoring this. http://comparemyradio.com/tracks/Steps/Scared_Of_The_Dark

Posted by: Rossco 14th March 2017, 05:49 PM

I'd imagine they're hoping for better album sales so will probably push it more then. However the single will be a lost cause by then no doubt. They should have been the music guests performing this on Saturday night takeaway and on this morning. Every little helps. They'll be making their money from the tour which is selling well.

Posted by: liamk97 14th March 2017, 06:02 PM

I suspect no-one involved in the single would have ever thought it would get to #1 on iTunes so good promo for the single was just never planned and it was just too late to make alterations like them singing the single on SNT. I hope the video will gain attention what with a new dance routine being promised.

Posted by: Klaus 14th March 2017, 06:14 PM

They're performing on This Morning closer to the album release I think. OA/OS releases are tricky for acts like Steps to handle effectively when also trying to manage a successful album release. They're very unlikely to get much airplay and so the peak is likely going to be in the first week. However, if they focus all the promotion for then, it leaves nothing for the album release which means that will be unsuccessful.

As Liam said, I'm sure no one expected it to go to #1 on iTunes, especially against Ed Sheeran but they probably should have booked at least one performance slot. Although, again I guess they couldn't when they didn't know the dance routine yet. They have been good on the promo front elsewhere though, helping to sell the tour which I guess is also the main focus at this point.

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 15th March 2017, 12:52 AM

The single will go top 40 which is probably an outcome they will be happy with. I do understand they are putting the main promo into the album. Its good they are doing promo though as its a good reminder to people they are back which is selling the tour for them and hopefully the album. The fact the ultimate collection is back in the charts is showing signs they are gaining interest for the public and also that the single even got to number 1 on itunes is all very positive.

Posted by: ___∆___ 15th March 2017, 02:07 AM

I'd usually agree but I think SOTD could get a boost from the video, them and their team have been amazing at social media - if they push the fact this is a new dance routine etc., it could generate interest and nostalgia and generate single/album sales.

Posted by: pippa 15th March 2017, 02:04 PM

The video will likely gain interest as people who remember Steps will want to see it just for the dance moves alone which was a huge part of Steps in their heyday.

Posted by: pippa 15th March 2017, 08:37 PM

Number 27 a further 9 place decline in today's mid week update.

Posted by: Jay 🙋🏻 15th March 2017, 11:16 PM

A shame, but quite inevitable. Tbh though, this time last week I was doubting their ability to even make the Top 100, so I'll still be pleased if it ends up making the Top 40 (presumably it'll make it)! #1 on iTunes was just a bit of a tease. They've still done excellently!

Really looking forward to the video!

Posted by: lewistgreen 16th March 2017, 12:12 AM

Playlisted by Radio 2!

Posted by: ___∆___ 16th March 2017, 02:31 AM

A listed by Radio 2 (Although I'd take B list at Capital over it! )
Added to the 'A List' playlist on Apple and 'The Pop List' on Spotify

Posted by: pippa 16th March 2017, 04:06 PM

The decline has slowed down, in the mid week chart they are number 30 today. Top 40 officially, looks very safe for them tomorrow.

Posted by: ___∆___ 16th March 2017, 06:19 PM

Interviewed on Radio 2 and are also the R2 song of the week.

Lisa has returned to Dubai but said TV promo would happen in April.

Posted by: pippa 17th March 2017, 05:55 PM

Welcome back to the Top 40, Steps made it in at number 37 this week.

Posted by: mr_pmt 17th March 2017, 07:38 PM

Fantastic to see them top 40 again, shame it couldn't have been a little bit higher with its iTunes performance but I'll take it.

Posted by: slowdown73 17th March 2017, 11:39 PM

With a physical release, this could have done even better!

Posted by: Kye 18th March 2017, 01:26 AM

Aw I'm chuffed for them that they got a play on Radio 1 too. Greg was super nice about them!

Posted by: pippa 20th March 2017, 07:11 PM

Scared of the Dark drops to number 80 in the mid week chart provided today.

Posted by: ___∆___ 20th March 2017, 09:11 PM

Surprised it's as high as #80. Really hope it gets another boost when TV promo for the album starts.

Posted by: ___∆___ 21st March 2017, 11:11 PM

Pleased to SOTD still holding up in the Top 50 on iTunes - so many missed opportunities with this single (TV promo, physical versions etc.,). I guess the success of this really caught the band and management off guard and they were expecting a 'Light Up The World' kind of reaction.

Posted by: pippa 22nd March 2017, 02:12 PM

The Ed Sheeran and now Drake inlux on the chart would have puished Steps out a lot, this considered i think they have done well. I fully agree the success of this really caught the band and management off guard and they were expecting a 'Light Up The World' kind of reaction.

Posted by: ___∆___ 23rd March 2017, 11:52 AM

The Remix EP is released next week - the '7th Heaven' remix of the track is quite possibly the most fabulously camp thing I have ever heard!

Posted by: PaulM1983 23rd March 2017, 02:46 PM

I hate it. It sucks the life out of the chorus for me. It just makes it feel so empty. The is the perfect example of a song I don't need a remix of, I just need an extended mix.

Posted by: slowdown73 23rd March 2017, 10:51 PM

I don't mind the 7th heaven club mix but it's not as good as sleaze sister mixed of better shade of blue and it's the way you make me feel. I still think it's a shame they haven't issued a physical CD single which would really have boosted their sales.

Posted by: Tombo 24th March 2017, 10:55 AM

Darn I thougt it was out today

Posted by: liamk97 24th March 2017, 11:18 AM

Every time I see this topic bumped, I keep thinking the video has been released.

Posted by: pippa 24th March 2017, 12:32 PM

I agree as i believe they would have the audience who would purchase a cd single from them. I have all their cd singles including parts 1 and 2 of the releases and would welcome a cd single of this to add to my collection.

Posted by: pippa 24th March 2017, 06:32 PM

I had thought based on early mid week placings and a few days of climbing on iTunes was enough for Steps to achieve a second week in the top 100,unfortunately this hasn't happened. That said, the influx of all the Drake songs available this week is the likely reason they are outside the top 100.

Posted by: ___∆___ 26th March 2017, 02:21 PM

Promo must be coming soon as Lisa is flying back to the U.K. today.

I think with the remix EP being released on Friday that we will get the video at the same time and possibly some TV promo?

Posted by: PaulM1983 26th March 2017, 02:27 PM

They said the video is being released on 7th April. They have a gig on the 8th don't they, so they'll be getting together to rehearse for that.

Posted by: Tombo 27th March 2017, 12:56 PM

They are performing on Mrs Brown's show shortly

Posted by: ___∆___ 27th March 2017, 02:39 PM

Tweet from H -

Let's hope this is the start of more TV promo

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 27th March 2017, 08:58 PM

All promo is good and will help build interest in the album.

Posted by: pippa 29th March 2017, 03:31 PM

I look forward to hearing further remixes and it will be interesting to see if they tag any remixes onto the end of the album.

Posted by: ___∆___ 30th March 2017, 02:50 AM

There will be a remix of SOTD by Wideboys on the album plus a 7th Heaven mix of 'Story Of A Heart'

Posted by: slowdown73 30th March 2017, 08:22 AM

The mixes are only on the digital album release, not the CD sadly.

Posted by: jase. 30th March 2017, 01:01 PM

So this got dull very quickly for me. Meh.

Posted by: Regina 30th March 2017, 05:27 PM

Posted by: ___∆___ 31st March 2017, 01:14 PM

Was expecting the remix EP to have been released on Friday but it doesn't seem to have appeared. Ready for the video and mixes now tbh.

SOTD is still holding up pretty well on iTunes and is currently #69.

Posted by: ___∆___ 31st March 2017, 01:20 PM

^^Ignore that comment! The remix EP is out and is currently #27 on the album charts

Posted by: Jay 🙋🏻 2nd April 2017, 08:05 PM

First (very short) preview of the video:

Posted by: Regina 2nd April 2017, 08:16 PM

QUEEN FAYE dominating as per *.*

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 2nd April 2017, 10:26 PM

Scared of the dark is number 80 at the moment on itunes, the release of remixes is helping it,the drake and ed sheeran domination is really pushing them down.

Im loving this right now, its get better and better every time i hear it and really keep in line with the original style of music but yet fits in with a new sound. I am really excited for the album.

Posted by: pippa 3rd April 2017, 04:51 PM

Scared of the Dark remains in the iTunes mid 80's.

A Saturday Night Take Away or a performance on the Voice Final would have been wonderful for them to promote but they likely wont get big promotion like that.

Posted by: Kye 3rd April 2017, 06:58 PM

They have 'All Round to Mrs Browns' in a few weeks and that gets around 5.5 million viewers.

Posted by: pippa 4th April 2017, 02:23 PM

Very slight improvement on iTunes, its is at number 76 now. Is or has it, done anything on streaming?

Posted by: liamk97 7th April 2017, 07:27 AM

Exclusive first look on This Morning at 10:30!

Posted by: liamk97 7th April 2017, 11:30 AM

Posted by: Regina 7th April 2017, 11:37 AM

*.* loved that video. They all look amazing (especially H, hello DADDY)

The dancing was maybe a bit repetitive, would have been nice to see a change for the ending, but it was still visually impressive.

Lisa channeling her inner Tina Barrett with the FYAAA

Posted by: Aaron. 7th April 2017, 11:49 AM

THE :3 SECONDS OF SHIRTLESS LEE. Yas Daddy.

Posted by: 360Jupiter 7th April 2017, 11:53 AM

Wow, I love it. Even Lisa is looking well.

Posted by: liamk97 7th April 2017, 12:23 PM

I'm already learning the dance routine. The song gets played every weekend in my town so I need to have it nailed for tomorrow night.

Posted by: Regina 7th April 2017, 03:34 PM

Can't get over how good they look in the group shots. The black and gold outfits are sublime.

OMG DEAD

Posted by: Spiral 7th April 2017, 04:39 PM

C'MON DANCE ROUTINE!!! <3

Posted by: award♀nary 7th April 2017, 04:45 PM

Please, please, please, please, please...

Make a Top 40 impact!

Posted by: mr_pmt 7th April 2017, 05:03 PM

Not the most exciting of videos, but I just wanted a clunky dance routine and I got it.

Posted by: Jonjo 7th April 2017, 06:18 PM

:')

Faye looking as gorgeous and as magnificent as ever though!

Posted by: mr_pmt 7th April 2017, 11:59 PM

Lisa looks like the awkward mum on the school run trying to out-glam the others. Bless her, forever hapless.

Posted by: ___∆___ 8th April 2017, 12:27 AM

It's looks like it cost about £3 to make but I love it! Glad to see it's had some impact on iTunes (Currently #44 and #531).

Ready for some serious TV promo now!

Posted by: slowdown73 8th April 2017, 12:37 PM

I like the video and it's helping the song get more exposure but it should have been out much sooner.

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 10th April 2017, 03:19 AM

I like the video,I have to say Claire looks amazing I really hope for her sake she can keep the weight off this time,faye hasn't hardly aged at all,in loving the song right now and deserves to be a much bigger hit,back in the day this would have been big for them.

Posted by: pippa 10th April 2017, 02:18 PM

The video matches the song, I don’t think the video screams cheap at all. I agree about Claire, she looks very well and she looks healthy, it is the best she has looked in years.

Posted by: ___∆___ 10th April 2017, 03:59 PM

Amazing this is still Top 50 on iTunes - such a missed opportunity though, TV promo and physicals could have made this a 'proper' hit.

Posted by: ___∆___ 10th April 2017, 05:06 PM

#71 on today's mids - I know streaming data is sometimes missing in the first update but hopefully it manages to return to the Top 100 this week

Posted by: pippa 10th April 2017, 07:08 PM

It has done well to remain on the iTunes chart without any promotion. I agree that TV promo and physicals could have made this a 'proper' hit, potentially i think they could have sold 10,000 physical CD singles which would have pushed it up the chart. That said, it would likely have still had a huge drop in week 2 unless promotion was strong.

Everything indicates they are going to do the promotion rounds for the album, if this occurs and they perform it both could benefit greatly.


It would be wonderful if it can manage to stay top 100 in the official chart.

Posted by: RobBob 11th April 2017, 06:44 PM

I can't stop laughing at Lisa in that video, it's like she's discovered she has arms for the first time.

Posted by: Regina 11th April 2017, 06:51 PM

tbh

Posted by: ___∆___ 13th April 2017, 11:39 AM

Acoustic version of SOTD now available too plus the Wideboys remix from the album

Posted by: Regina 13th April 2017, 11:48 AM

What a gorgeous version

Posted by: ___∆___ 14th April 2017, 12:28 AM

SOTD now 59p on iTunes and the acoustic version is also charting at #116.

Posted by: Regina 18th April 2017, 09:54 PM

Performing this live tomorrow on Live at the Palladium. 8pm

Posted by: pippa 19th April 2017, 04:05 PM

The promotion channels for the album should soon be coming to light so we might see the single pick up some extra sales on the back of it.

Posted by: ___∆___ 19th April 2017, 06:19 PM

They should get a decent boost from their Palladium performance tonight especially as it's the first time they have performed the song on TV

Posted by: 🐶 Jay 19th April 2017, 07:02 PM

[37-147-out-139...] is its official Top 200 chart run so far. It deserves so much more obviously. Nice that it's re-entered though.

Posted by: ___∆___ 19th April 2017, 07:09 PM

Their sales only chart run has been 7-43-79-51-41... not the greatest of course but would have loved them to have got another Top 10.

Posted by: Hayzayy 19th April 2017, 08:11 PM

A M A Z I N G

Posted by: Regina 19th April 2017, 08:16 PM

Why do they even give H and Lee microphones tbh

Posted by: mr_pmt 19th April 2017, 08:33 PM

That's got me excited for seeing them in November.

Lisa tonally reminded me of how I sound when I attempt karaoke.

Posted by: Regina 19th April 2017, 08:40 PM

I don't think her puppet master can handle the strings and voice box all at once.

Posted by: mr_pmt 19th April 2017, 09:07 PM

Ah, that reminds me so much of...

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Posted by: ___∆___ 19th April 2017, 09:09 PM

I love how queen Lisa totally snatched the mic for her solo and strutted down the stairs before they had even finished the chorus

Posted by: Hayzayy 20th April 2017, 11:15 AM

I'm obsessed with last night's performance

In terms of star quality we have :

- The blonde girl with short hair (phenomenal)
- The blonde girl with long hair
...
- The brunette guy who's HOT
- The brunette girl
...
- The blonde guy who does look quite tacky

Posted by: ___∆___ 21st April 2017, 02:07 PM

Really hope SOTD gets a decent chart boost - its #11 on iTunes, there is further promo and they will pick up streams for the song from the album

Posted by: PaulM1983 21st April 2017, 05:24 PM

Scared...is back in the top 10 on iTunes now. Hopefully it can hold on and then get another boost from Mrs Brown's show tomorrow night.

Posted by: liamk97 22nd April 2017, 10:42 AM

Lol at the backing track being turned up for Lisa's verse!

Posted by: 360Jupiter 22nd April 2017, 02:02 PM

Lisa is the Jan of Steps, isn't she? Bless.

Posted by: pippa 1st May 2017, 02:11 PM

Wonderful it has bounced back as high as number 44. I would be delighted if it could stay top 100 this coming.

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 15th May 2017, 01:10 AM

Scared of the Dark is risng again, number 100 on itunes. In paid for sales it has done ok, streaming killed it

Posted by: Hazelnuts 28th October 2022, 10:24 PM

Added to the Halloween party playlist. Hopefully it will give the song some extra spins!

Posted by: -Jay- 29th October 2022, 11:08 PM

It's very low down the list but hopefully picks up a few streams if people are shuffling the playlist and it comes on. Could reach silver just a little bit more quickly!

Posted by: Hazelnuts 30th October 2022, 09:00 AM

I hope so too! All the little bits help, especially in their case as they are not a streaming force at all. Hopefully it’ll reach silver next year.

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 30th October 2022, 03:00 PM

Ya it's so hard for them so the few sales here and there are a big help.

Posted by: Scary Spiceboy 30th October 2022, 05:08 PM

Looool just seen this and it made me laugh!

Posted by: Rodent-boy 30th October 2022, 07:32 PM

Everyone stans Lee

Posted by: Hazelnuts 30th October 2022, 08:10 PM

And Faye