CHART BATTLE REWIND

First chart battle from 2004 now, revisiting the week where The Shapeshifters released their debut single Lola's Theme as newly solo Rachel Stevens released her Sports Relief single Some Girls. The Shapeshifters came out on top, earning their first and only #1, while Rachel lost her last real chance of ever getting a solo chart topper. On the bright side, she managed to avoid one-hit-wonder status with Some Girls and scored another top 3 hit afterwards!

Which is your number one? Vote above.

Has to be Shapeshifters here.

Going for Rachel here. I've never really been a fan of Lola's Theme whereas I was a total sucker for Some Girls at the time.

Love that a poll featuring 'Some Girls' is the follow-up to one involving Geri, with the iconic locking herself in a car lore.

I actually love both of these (I'm a sucker for Richard X) but 'Lola's Theme' has the edge. My go-to song whenever the sun comes out!

2 minutes ago, Jade said:

Love that a poll featuring 'Some Girls' is a follow-up to one involving Geri, with the iconic locking herself in a car lore.

I actually love both of these (I'm a sucker for Richard X) but 'Lola's Theme' has the edge for me. My go-to song whenever the sun comes out!

Completely unintentional on my part. What's this Geri lore? 👀

2 minutes ago, Scene said:

Completely unintentional on my part. What's this Geri lore? 👀

Apparently she locked herself in a car after 'Some Girls' was given to Rachel Stevens instead of her - whatever happened, this incident was the inspiration behind the lyrics of the song 'Me Plus One' by Annie, also produced by Richard X

Wasn't that your Bop Idol entry @gooddelta?

Both great tracks but the best song did win this battle imo, although Rachel won the battle of opening Now 58 over Lola’s Theme, which is one of my favourite house tracks ever!

But Me Plus One is so iconic for referencing poor Geri’s fate with Some Girls 😆

11 minutes ago, Jade said:

Apparently she locked herself in a car after 'Some Girls' was given to Rachel Stevens instead of her - whatever happened, this incident was the inspiration behind the lyrics of the song 'Me Plus One' by Annie, also produced by Richard X

Mess how didn't I know about this!!

Also never knew she was eyeing the song up! I don't blame her if it was between that or Ride It.

I'm actually not a big fan of either of them. Both of them kind of annoy me for different reasons

I thought Rachel had already had a hit with Sweet Dreams My LA Ex by then?

lola’s theme very easily wins this battle what a classic

Lolas theme.

Has to be 'Lola's Theme' aka 'Messy'

2 hours ago, Jester said:

I thought Rachel had already had a hit with Sweet Dreams My LA Ex by then?

Yep she did!

Great battle, enjoy both but would more likely listen to Some Girls!

Both are classics, but I feel like giving this one to Rachel.

11 hours ago, Jade said:

Apparently she locked herself in a car after 'Some Girls' was given to Rachel Stevens instead of her - whatever happened, this incident was the inspiration behind the lyrics of the song 'Me Plus One' by Annie, also produced by Richard X

'Me Plus One' is such a pop classic — well, all of 'Anniemal' is really

wannabe señorita

Take a look at yourself
Get out of the car
You know it's time

iconic

'Some Girls' easily for me. Richard X!

'Lola's Theme' was more deserving, though, and has stood the test of time to become a proper classic

'Lola's Theme' easily for me but 'Some Girls' is fine too.