CHART BATTLE REWIND

Rewinding back to October 2000 when the Spice Girls were releasing their first album post-Geri, ditching their signature sound for a more Americanised R&B approach - their first single being a double A-side of the Darkchild-produced Holler and the ballad Let Love Lead The Way. Martine McCutcheon was busy shedding her Tiffany Mitchell persona; having scored a #1 single and a #2 Platinum album the previous year, she kickstarted her second era with I'm Over You. Ricky Martin was also following up a breakthrough era from the previous year, with She Bangs leading second album Sound Loaded. The dominant Spice Girls still managed to have enough pull by 2000 to win this battle, bagging their 9th UK number one, while Martine missed out on what turned out to be her last real chance of reaching the top of the charts again, settling for #2. Ricky hit #3 with She Bangs, becoming his final visit to the top 3 to date.

But which is your number one? Vote above.

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I actually like Martine the most, find it quite an underrated song, fun singalong pop.

I found the Spice Girls single a bit underwhelming compared to past releases, and She Bangs is fun but not a favourite of mine.

Martine for me.

Holler ❤️ but it's a great Top 3 overall, that's my favourite Martine single.

I don’t love any of them but “She Bangs” is probably Ricky’s best tune.

Let Love Lead The Way is my 2nd fave Spice song (after Viva Forever) & Holler is just a banger

I'm not crazy about any of these but voted for Spice Girls mostly based on 'Holler'

Well all 3 of these are pretty crap but Ricky Martin is at least fun.

I'm going for Martine! I have a bit of a soft spot for it.

Spice Girls.

Holler was decent. Let Love Lead The Way is a great track.

Martine's was uneventful and Ricky's is just okay.

Ricky for me!

5 hours ago, Dobbo said:

Well all 3 of these are pretty crap but Ricky Martin is at least fun.

Tbh my thoughts too admittedly. 😂 2000 really wasn’t the greatest year lol.

Martine. Great very underrated pop song.

Ricky. Fun but not as good for me.

Spice Girls. Absolute let down. LLLTW was uneventful and Holler was ok but it wasn’t them. No surprise to see them leading here though.

Meh at all three, but I suppose least meh is Holler.

Voted for ther most eekonik doluble A-seed of all time @Walford Whacker

Edited April 29Apr 29 by TheSnake

On 28/04/2025 at 09:13, Herbs said:

Let Love Lead The Way is my 2nd fave Spice song (after Viva Forever) & Holler is just a banger

Omg yes PREACH!!!!

Whe bangs is BANG AVERSGE and that Martine song is cheesy pop, so sweet it'll give you calories.

 

On 28/04/2025 at 09:35, Dobbo said:

Well all 3 of these are pretty crap but Ricky Martin is at least fun.

WROOONG!!!!!

SPICY GIRLS WERE NO.1 BY FAR WITH THEIR BEST EVER SONG EVEE!!!! HOLLKERRRREE HOLLIERRRE!!!

MOST FAMOUD AND ICONIC DOUBLE A SEED LF ALÑ TEEEM!!!!!!