Is that really a girl band "classic" ballad in the same vein as '2 Become 1'/'Too Lost In You'/'Issues' though? I love that song, it's one of my favourite Girls Aloud songs, but I imagine if people were asked to name a GA ballad, they'd struggle to name one (unlike the other songs that have been mentioned for the girl bands here).

 

I feel like SLS is a girl band classic ballad. Especially due to it's strong LGBTQ+ connection and how important it's been culturally. Had they given the video a proper LGBTQ+ represented video (like it was supposed to get, apparently) I imagine it would have had an even bigger impact. I'd also argue that SLS is their biggest hit. Not necessarily just in terms of chart performance, but the cultural impact all over.

 

But that's my take on it. In response to the topic they don't "need" one as I believe they already have one, but I'd welcome another one, but like Defaze said at least not for another 3 or 4 singles, as that would be career suicide at this point. Warm the public back up with a few pop & club bangers.

 

P.s. love this topic!

 

Yes and in all honestly, I've never really heard Secret Love Song on the radio or in the clubs, it just seems like a, meh, pass to me.

 

And as much as I love to trash The Saturdays (it's a hobby of mine) - Issues do get played. It's a girl group bop.

There ballads are actually quite strong imo. Monster In Me, Love Me Or Leave Me ,Good Enough, Towers , Nobody Like You, and These Four Walls are all stellar and then obviously Secret Love Song which I believe should be considered as a classic girl band ballad definitely !

 

I guess I just like that girl group ballad that makes me grab at my heart and gasp in a very dramatic fashion, aye :arrr: