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Melanie C's projects outside the Spice Girls

29/07/1998 - Planet Hollywood
Melanie performed with Bruce Willis during the opening of Planet Hollywood in Montreal, Canada.

30/11/1998 - When You're Gone
Mel first solo single in collaboration with Bryan Adams. It charted at #3 inside UK singles chart and it was certified platinum.

23/02/1999 - Kappa
Melanie launched with Gianluca Vialli a new European advertising campaign for Italian sportswear.

22/06/1999 - Big Daddy (Soundtrack)
Melanie was part of the soundtrack for the movie with the same name, with the song "Ga Ga".

29/09/1999 - Goin' Down
Melanie first single taken from Northern Star album. It peaked at #4 inside UK singles chart.

18/10/1999 - Northern Star
Mel first solo album. It peaked at #4 inside UK albums chart and it has been certified three times platinum.
It has been also certified platinum in Germany and Sweden and gold in Australia, Netherlands and Switzerland.
It sold approximately two million and half copies worldwide.

09/11/1999 - Pokémon: The First Movie (Soundtrack)
Melanie co-wrote the song "(Hey You) Free Up Your Mind" sung by Emma. Mel also recorded the backing vocals.

22/11/1999 - Northern Star
Mel second single taken from her first solo album with the same name. It charted in UK at #4.

20/03/2000 - Never Be The Same Again
Melanie third single taken from Northern Star album in collaboration with Lisa Left Eye Lopes. It was the first #1 in UK and it has been certified gold.
It went at #1 also in Netherlands, New Zealand and Sweden and it has been certified platinum in Australia, New Zealand and Sweden and gold in Austria, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands and Switzerland.

07/08/2000 - I Turn To You
Mel fourth single taken from Northern Star album. It was the second #1 in UK and it charted at #1 also in Austria, Netherland and Sweden.
It has been certified platinum in Australia and Sweden and gold in Austria, Belgum, Germany, Netherlands and UK.

21/08/2000 - Northern Star (Re-issue)
A second realase of Mel first album with the addiction of the single version of Never Be The Same Again and I Turn To You.

27/11/2000 - If That Were Me
Fifth and last single taken from Northern Star album. It charted at #18 in UK. The proceeds from its sale went to the Kandu Arts charity.

12/04/2002 - Bend It Like Beckham (Soundtrack)
Melanie featured in the soundtrack of the movie with the song "Independence Day".

24/02/2003 - Here It Comes Again
Melanie first single taken from her second solo album Reason. It charted at #7 in UK.

10/03/2003 - Reason
Melanie second solo album. It peaked at #5 in UK and it has been certified gold.

02/06/2003 - On The Horizon
Second single taken from Reason album. It charted at #14 in UK.

06/08/2003 - Let's Love
Promotional single taken from Reason released exclusively in Japan. It was licensed to a Toyota TV commercial.

07/09/2003 - The Games
British reality sports game show aired on Channel 4 in which 10 celebrities competed against each other, by doing Olympic-style events.
Mel was a contestant for the first series and left for a serious knee injury during a judo match.

23/09/2003 - Yeh Yeh Yeh
Third single taken from Reason. It was released in Germany and other countries.

10/11/2003 - Melt/Yeh Yeh Yeh
Double A-side single released in UK. It charted at #27.
The original plan was to release only "Yeh Yeh Yeh" as the third single on 22 September 2003, but shortly before this could happen, Mel injured her knee in the TV show The Games during a judo match.
"Melt" was an easier song to promote with an injury, was added to the mix, resulting in the double single.

04/04/2005 - Next Best Superstar
First single taken from Beautiful Intentions album. It charted in UK at #10.

11/04/2005 - Beautiful Intentions
Mel first independent album and the third overall. It peaked in UK at #24.

21/04/2005 - Sulla Mia Strada
Melanie co-wrote the song "La Via", the original english version for italian singer Massimo Di Cataldo.

01/08/2005 - Better Alone
Second UK single taken from Beautiful Intentions album. The various physical formats were available to purchase from the online shop on Melanie C's website.
The single was not eligible to chart for UK charts rules. It was also the second single for Italy and Australia.

30/09/2005 - First Day Of My Life
Second single taken from Beautiful Intentions album for Germany and other countries. It charted at #1 in Germany, Switzerland and Spain.
It has been certified platinum in Germany and gold in Switzerland. The song was also the third single for Italia and Australia.

30/09/2005 - Beautiful Intentions (re-issue)
Mel abum was re-issued with a new cover and the with the addiction of "First Day Of My Life" and other contents.
It charted at #1 in Portugal and it was certified platinum. It was also certified gold in Germany and Switzerland.

24/02/2006 - Better Alone (re-issue)
The song was re-realased with a new cover and a new video and it was the third single for Austria, Germany and Switzerland.

30/03/2006 - Follow Me
First single released by Dutch singer Do. It was recorded and co-written by Melanie as a b-side for Northern Star single.

28/04/2006 - Eska Music Awards
Melanie won an award for Best International Female Artist category. Also she performed First Day Of My Life.

30/10/2006 - Live Hits
First live DVD released by Mel. Recorded in August 2006 at The Bridge in south-east London and features Melanie performing a selection of songs from her first three albums in both acoustic and full band sets.

16/03/2007 - The Moment You Believe
First single taken from Melanie album This Time. It was released in Germany and other countries. It charted at #1 in Spain.

26/03/2007 - I Want Candy
First single taken from This Time album for UK market. It charted in UK at #24.
The song was also the soundtrack to the movie of the same name and it was originally recorded by the Strangeloves in 1965.

02/04/2007 - This Time
Melanie fourth solo album. It charted at #57 in UK. It has been certified gold in Switzerland.

08/06/2007 - Carolyna
Second single taken from This Time album. It charted in UK at #49.

12/10/2007 - This Time
Third single taken from Melanie fourth solo album with the same name. It charted in UK at #94.
The single version is different from the album.

19/11/2007 - Lee Mead
Melanie co-wrote the song "The Best Is Yet To Come" for Lee Mead homonym album.

25/07/2008 - Understand
Promotional single taken from This Time album for Canada.

29/06/2009 - Live At The Hard Rock Cafe
Second live DVD by Melanie. It was sold as a limited edition on her website. The proceeds were donated to the foundation dedicated to Caron Keating.

26/10/2009 - Blood Brothers
Melanie made West End debut in Blood Brothers. She played the role of Mrs Johnstone.

18/05/2011 - Bash Street
It was the the second feature low-budget film from Kandu Arts. Melanie recorded the mai theme called "Viva Life".

24/06/2011 - Rock Me
It was released as a buzz single from The Sea album in Germany. It charted at #38.
It served as official theme song for German TV channel ZDF's coverage of the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup.

30/07/2011 - Virgin Active London Triathlon
Mel was part of the celebrity team for the London Triathlon.

04/09/2011 - Think About It
First single taken from Melanie fifth solo album The Sea. It charted in UK at #95.

05/09/2011 - The Sea
Melanie fifth solo album. It charted in UK at #45. The UK tracklist is different from the German one.

13/09/2011 - POP Goes The Musical: We Will Rock You
Melanie performed with Brian May "We Will Rock You-", in aid of BBC Children in Need at the Musical at Dominion Theatre in London.

16/09/2011 - Jools Holland & Friends
Melanie recorded the song "Out Of This World" for Jools Holland album.

06/11/2011 - Weak
Second single taken from The Sea for UK. I did not chart.

10/11/2011 - Radio Forth Awards
Melanie C won an award for Music Recognition category. The cerimony was held in Edinburgh, UK.

02/12/2011 - Let There Be Love
Second single taken from The Sea for the German market. It did not chart.
It is an English-language cover of the German song "Liebe ist alles" by Rosenstolz.

27/02/2012 - The Sea - Live
Third live DVD recorded douring The Sea tour. It was sold as a limited edition on her website.

19/03/2012 - Northern Star/Reason
Melanie first and second album released together as a box set.

13/05/2012 - The Night EP
A digital three-tracks EP in collaboration with the english DJ Jodie Harsh. It did not chart.

07/07/2012 - Superstar
UK talent search, looking for the lead role in a production of the 1971 rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar. The series started aired on ITV.
The judges were Melanie, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jason Donovan and David Grindrod.

22/07/2012 - I Don't Know How To Love Him
Promotional single taken from the album Stages. It did not chart. She presented the song during the final of the reality-TV talent show Superstar.

24/08/2012 - Keith Lemon: The Film
2012 British comedy film written and directed by Paul Angunawela, and co-written by and starring Leigh Francis as television personality Keith Lemon.
Melanie did a cameo with Emma.

07/09/2012 - Stages
Melanie sisth studio album. It charted at #50 in UK.
A cover album, it features a collection of song covers from various musical theatre shows and films.

23/09/2012 - Jesus Christ Superstar (UK Arena tour)
Melanie C played the role of Mary Magdalene.

11/11/2012 - I Know Him So Well
First single taken from Stages album featuring Emma Bunton. It did not chart.
It was originally sung by Elaine Paige and Barbara Dickson for Chess musical.

19/11/2012 - Jesus Christ Superstar - Live Arena Tour
A DVD of the recording of the musical. Melanie was part of the cast.

17/12/2012 - He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother
Charity single associated with the Hillsborough disaster, charted in UK at #1. Melanie, among other singers, were part of the group The Justice Collective.
Originally recorded by Kelly Gordon in 1969, the song became a worldwide hit for the Hollies later that year and also a hit for Neil Diamond in 1970.

29/01/2013 - The Comic Relief Challenge
Mel was in Zambia, southern Africa, helping to raise money for Comic Relief and Red Nose Day, with a group of celebrities including Jack Dee, Chelsee Healey, Greg James and Dara O’ Briain.

17/02/2013 - WhatsOnStage Awards
Melanie won an award for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical for Jesus Christ Superstar.

18/02/2013 - Tesco Celebrity Mum Of The Year
Melanie award the award at The Savoy hotel in central London.

31/05/2013 - Jesus Christ Superstar (Australian Arena tour)
Australian leg of the musical. Melanie played the role of Mary Magdalene.

18/08/2013 - Loving You
Matt Cardle single in collaboration with Melanie. It charted in UK at #14.

12/12/2013 - Live At Shepherd's Bush Empire
Melanie first live album released in digital format.

03/03/2014 - Word Up
Melanie was a guest star in Little Mix video for the single Word Up.

14/04/2014 - Cool As You
Peter Aristone single in collaboration with Melanie. It did not chart in UK.

01/10/2014 - Red Rhythm Rewind
Melanie C recorded a cover of "Walk This Way" for Rev Run album.

21/11/2014 - Sirens Of Song
Jools Holland album. Melanie recorded a cover of "I Wish".

12/03/2015 - Asia's Got Talent
Melanie was one of the judge for the first season with Anggun, David Foster and Vanness Wu. The talent show was aired on AXN Asia.

15/05/2015 - Let's Groove
Charity single recorded by the Asia's Got Talent judges—David Foster, Anggun, Melanie C and Vanness Wu.
All the money raised was donated to the victims of May 2015 Nepal earthquake.
Originally launched by Earth, Wind & Fire on 1981.

23/05/2016 - Star Boot Sale
Melanie C sold her Spice Girls and solo memorabilia collection at a celebrity car boot sale for charity in London.

07/06/2016 - Blenheim Palace Triathlon
Melanie was raising money for Bloodwise, a blood cancer charity completed he Blenheim Palace Triathlon in Oxforshire, England.

18/06/2016 - Cosmic Shower (Lost Humanity)
The single was released as part of a funds/awareness-raising initiative to support Kandu's work through their Safe and Sounds project with refugees, asylum seekers and their host communities in the UK.
It was released by Ed Deedigan & The Kandu Collective with Melanie.

12/08/2016 - Numb
Promotional single produced by Sons Of Sonix taken from Version Of Me album. It did not chart.

06/09/2016 - Anymore
First single taken from Version Of Me album. It was released on digital and physical CD single format.

13/09/2016 - Hard Girls
Melanie was a guest star in KT Tunstall video for the single Hard Girls.

21/10/2016 - Version Of Me
Melanie seventh solo studio album. It charted at #25 in UK.

16/12/2016 - Dear Life
Second single taken from Version Of Me album in UK. It was released as a first single in Germany.

05/02/2017 - Magic Radio
Melanie hosted a Sunday morning request show till April.

18/02/2017 - Version Of Me (Deluxe Edition)
A double album deluxe edition released in Austria, Germany and Switzerland featuring two new song, live and remixes.

05/03/2017 - #March4Women
Melanie took part of the #march4women event, organised by the charity Care International, aims to highlight the plight of female refugees.

17/03/2017 - Hold On
Second single featuring Alex Francis for German market taken from Version Of Me deluxe edition.

20/10/2017 - Room For Love
Last single taken from Version Of Me album.

18/10/2018 - Classical 90s Dance 2
Alex Christensen album. Melanie recorded two covers: "Around The World" and "Don't Talk Just Kiss".

06/11/2019 - High Heels
Melanie single featuring Sink The Pink. The song was premiered during The Pride World Tour.

13/03/2020 - Who I Am
First single taken from Melanie C homonym album.

27/05/2020 - Blame It On Me
Second single taken from Melanie C homonym album.

29/07/2020 - In And Out Of Love
Third single taken from Melanie C homonym album.

16/09/2020 - Fearless
Fourth single taken from Melanie C homonym album in collaboration with Nadia Rose.

02/10/2020 - Melanie C
Eight studio solo album by Mel. It charted at #8 in UK.

13/11/2020 - Stop Crying Your Heart Out
Charity single for BBC Children In Need. Melanie was part of charity supergroup BBC Radio 2 Allstars. It charted at #7 in UK.
Originally the song was released by Oasis on 2002.

01/12/2020 - Into You
Fifth single taken from Melanie C homonym album. It is part of the deluxe version.

21/01/2021 - Love Is Back
Single by english singer Celeste. Melanie did a cameo in the video.

04/06/2021 - Celebrity Gogglebox
British reality television series aired on Channel 4. Melanie partecipated with her brother Paul.

27/08/2021 - British LGBT Awards
Melanie C won an award for Top 10 Celebrity Ally category.

03/09/2021 - Touch Me
Promotional single taken from the deluxe version of Melanie C album.
It was released originally on 2001 by Portuguese house music producer Rui da Silva and British singer-songwriter Cassandra Fox.

20/09/2021 - Dancing With The Stars (America)
Melanie was a contestant for the thirtieth season aired on ABC. She and Gleb Savchenko ended at fifth place.

27/12/2021 - The Voice Kids
British television music competition to find new singing talent aired on ITV. Melanie was a judge/mentor with will.i.am, Pixie Lott and Danny Jones.

01/02/2022 - RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs The World
A spin-off series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK aired on BBC Three. Melanie was a guest judge.

22/04/2022 - AM Gold (Tobtok Remix)
Single by America band Train. The new version was remixed by Tobtok with the addiction of Mel vocals.

23/04/2022 - Northern Star (Vinyl)
Melanie first solo album was released in vinyl format for Record Store Day 2022.

19/05/2022 - Ocado
It is the world’s largest dedicated online grocery retailer. Mel was the the voice-over for the summer campaign.

29/07/2022 - Classic Pt II
Bryan Adams and Melanie recorded a new version of "When You're Gone".

15/09/2022 - Who I Am: My Story
Mel first autobiography book.

27/09/2022 - The Sporty One: My Life As A Spice Girl
Mel first autobiography book for US market.

03/11/2022 - Free Yourself
Jessie Ware single. Melanie did a remix.

05/11/2022 - Queens For The Night
British reality television competition that sees a group of celebrities become drag queens aired on ITV.
Melanie was a judge with Courtney Act, Rob Beckett and Layton Williams.

11/11/2022 - Music Week Women In Music Awards 2022
Melanie won an award for Inspirational Artist category.

15/12/2022 - Royal Carols: Together At Christmas
Christmas special aired on BBC1 show. Melanie was one of the performers.

31/12/2022 - Sam Ryder Rocks New Year’s Eve
Music show aired on BBC One. Melanie performed When You're Gone with Sam Ryder.

12/01/2023 - REN Skincare
Melanie was the face for the brand.

09/05/2023 - Eurovision Song Contest 2023
Melanie lended her voice to introduce the hosts of this year’s song contest in Liverpool.

19/07/2023 - Call Me A Lioness
Charity single dedicated to England’s World Cup campaign.

21/07/2023 - I Like U (Melanie C x Emergency_Loop Remix)
Tove Lo single remixed by Melanie and Emergency_Loop.




This post has been edited by Babyboy: 26th July 2023, 10:07 AM