You know what? I would be here for a Melanie C Greatest Hits in 2022. I could see it doing ok if she does some new bangers. Let's bring it! :banana:

Really like your suggestion actually. I could see her doing a couple more new tracks to go with it, but overall I think her best songs are there :wub:

 

I’m here for it if she includes the touching Viva Life, the s*xual-driven Golden Shower, and the Ivor Novello-nominated Cool As You with megastar Peter Aristone.

 

I can picture the commercial on TV.

Hypothetically speaking, do we think anyone will miss On The Horizon?

 

Because obviously Melanie would never include it.

 

But surely singles are singles for a reason? 😉

Hypothetically speaking, do we think anyone will miss On The Horizon?

 

Because obviously Melanie would never include it.

 

But surely singles are singles for a reason? 😉

 

Oh I am HERE for this discussion

 

Hypothetically speaking, do we think anyone will miss On The Horizon?

 

Because obviously Melanie would never include it.

 

But surely singles are singles for a reason?

 

!!!

 

Melanie if she saw this post:

 

 

 

 

Yesterday I learned that James Blunt is releasing a Greatest Hits album The Stars Beneath My Feet (2004-2021) - I'd love for Melanie to do this. Her Greatest Hits on a double CD and double vinyl would no doubt be very appealing to the fanbase, and I'm sure there'd be a fair amount of public interest if promotional focus was on I Turn to You and Never Be the Same Again - and ideally she could reunite with Bryan Adams to perform When You're Gone and include that on the album. Her first two albums being on Virgin would hopefully not be a huge issue. I'm assuming that material is under UMC these days?

 

I guess this idea isn't on Melanie's mind at all, but I think it would be a great release for her. It could be released in Q4 2023 to celebrate 25 years of solo material (perhaps by that point it would be after Spice Girls had done more things together).

 

Hmm *stops dreaming* :lol:

^ I think a 25th anniversary edition of Northern Star is more likely to be released than a Greatest Hits.

Yep, in whatever form it works, i am here for it.

 

If she doesnt want to go the GH route, I would be here for a 25 year solo celebration, maybe with an EP or some of her greatest hits (but not call it a GH), or maybe with a sort of Anthology package and an issue of some albums on vinyl would be nice too.

 

She should definitely mark the occasion and could do a 'Hits' tour which would attract more people than a new-album focused one?...

 

(anyway what I actually want her to do is stop solo work and focus on Spices but I will be crucified if I so much say that properly here so I wont :P )

What I actually want her to do is stop solo work and focus on Spices but I will be crucified if I so much say that properly here so I wont :P )

 

Never. It’s like saying “I hope she stops doing what she likes at her current job and gets back to do what she did for her former employer.”

 

Never. It’s like saying “I hope she stops doing what she likes at her current job and gets back to do what she did for her former employer.”

 

Well yes, my hun. That is what I meant. But I also mean no harm, and of course she can do whatever she wants, I just dont have to support it. I want her to be happy more than I want Spice music, thats for sure. Doesnt mean I am happy with her decisions lol

 

Now lets not get started on another silly 'argument' where there is none to be had.

Well yes, my hun. That is what I meant. But I also mean no harm, and of course she can do whatever she wants, I just dont have to support it. I want her to be happy more than I want Spice music, thats for sure. Doesnt mean I am happy with her decisions lol

 

Now lets not get started on another silly 'argument' where there is none to be had.

 

No argument, darling. And of course, you’re free to not support her. I stopped supporting Emma solo efforts when I realized the music wasn’t that good, I didn’t support Mel from Reason to This Time (Stages it didn’t happen). But I still think all 5 girls have to do what they like. That’s why I love the Spice Girls, 5 different personality. And personalities have ideas and need freedom.

 

Again, no argument, it’s just my point of view 😉

I’m a huge Melanie C fan but I would also welcome a return to Spice Girls! 😍

No argument, darling. And of course, you’re free to not support her. I stopped supporting Emma solo efforts when I realized the music wasn’t that good, I didn’t support Mel from Reason to This Time (Stages it didn’t happen). But I still think all 5 girls have to do what they like. That’s why I love the Spice Girls, 5 different personality. And personalities have ideas and need freedom.

 

Again, no argument, it’s just my point of view 😉

 

So we agree then lol :arrr: B-)

So we agree then lol :arrr: B-)

 

We do. But I want new music from Mel as I’d love new music from Mel B, unreleased Spice stuff, a streaming event with all 5, and a documentary.

 

Melanie needs some kudos. When she’s involved, she’s the one working hard to give fans the best (best is not necessarily what fans like, but what she thinks she can deliver with that amount of efforts and resources).

Hypothetically speaking, do we think anyone will miss On The Horizon?

 

Because obviously Melanie would never include it.

 

But surely singles are singles for a reason? 😉

 

Ooooof. That was a read. :cool:

 

I can see it in the Headlines now.

 

*looks at the camera* It's a pun, get it? :funky:

 

We do. But I want new music from Mel as I’d love new music from Mel B, unreleased Spice stuff, a streaming event with all 5, and a documentary.

 

Melanie needs some kudos. When she’s involved, she’s the one working hard to give fans the best (best is not necessarily what fans like, but what she thinks she can deliver with that amount of efforts and resources).

 

I know you mean well, but this is so bias it is actually funny. Geri actually starts rehearsals before anyone else, always, for instance. Mel B works incredibly hard and so does Emma (pretty much the more evolved voice of them all).

 

Think you need to recalibrate what you think 'working hard' is. Of course Mel C does, but it's a bit tiring that she is always elevated as the best when that is so far from the truth (and she is the first to admit that they all have different strengths and talents anyway!)

 

Mel C has had the career she wanted to have, and she deserves all the kudos for that! Let's not use that to shit on the others. The less competition the better!

I know you mean well, but this is so bias it is actually funny. Geri actually starts rehearsals before anyone else, always, for instance. Mel B works incredibly hard and so does Emma (pretty much the more evolved voice of them all).

 

Think you need to recalibrate what you think 'working hard' is. Of course Mel C does, but it's a bit tiring that she is always elevated as the best when that is so far from the truth (and she is the first to admit that they all have different strengths and talents anyway!)

 

Mel C has had the career she wanted to have, and she deserves all the kudos for that! Let's not use that to shit on the others. The less competition the better!

 

 

To be fair that comment, while a bit jarring, was meant purely for her solo music career, so the Geri comment and the ones for the others do not apply as they do jack it in one the success dries up.

 

I think Melanie is the best solo, in my opinion she has the best voice and the biggest solo highs. It is just as tiring when you make statements like “it’s far from the truth” as if it were fact when in fact it’s just your opinion too.

 

I however totally agree that there is no need to “shit on the others”

Edited July 31, 20213 yr by spiceboy

To be fair that comment, while a bit jarring, was meant purely for her solo music career, so the Geri comment and the ones for the others do not apply as they do jack it in one the success dries up.

 

I think Melanie is the best solo, in my opinion she has the best voice and the biggest solo highs. It is just as tiring when you make statements like “it’s far from the truth” as if it were fact when in fact it’s just your opinion too.

 

I however totally agree that there is no need to “shit on the others”

 

I’ll try to explain what I meant. I think Melanie C works hard and I’ll never change my mind about it. The 2019 tour showed me how Mel B and her were giving it all, and I appreciated that as I payed for that ticket 😂

 

I respect all 5 girls. Geri was the main driving force when it came to songwriting ideas, Mel C contributed with her powerful vocals, Emma with her pleasant melodies, Mel B with her dance and rap skills, and Victoria.

 

Saying that Melanie C wasn’t the best vocally equals to erase the thing she was most proud of: “staying quite in interviews and singing the hard bits.”

 

Voices are a matter of taste, many fans don’t like Mel tone. But with a bit of objectivity, everybody can easily say she was the one blessed with the most talent vocally.

 

It’s not a race. It’s about strength. All 5 girls had/have something unique. Even Victoria, that’s why for me the Spice Girls is 5, not 4, not 3. Peace ❤️

I’ll try to explain what I meant. I think Melanie C works hard and I’ll never change my mind about it. The 2019 tour showed me how Mel B and her were giving it all, and I appreciated that as I payed for that ticket 😂

 

I respect all 5 girls. Geri was the main driving force when it came to songwriting ideas, Mel C contributed with her powerful vocals, Emma with her pleasant melodies, Mel B with her dance and rap skills, and Victoria.

 

Saying that Melanie C wasn’t the best vocally equals to erase the thing she was most proud of: “staying quite in interviews and singing the hard bits.”

 

Voices are a matter of taste, many fans don’t like Mel tone. But with a bit of objectivity, everybody can easily say she was the one blessed with the most talent vocally.

 

It’s not a race. It’s about strength. All 5 girls had/have something unique. Even Victoria, that’s why for me the Spice Girls is 5, not 4, not 3. Peace ❤️

 

I didnt say Melanie wasnt the best vocally, I said that Emma is the one who improved the most. Big difference there. You can hear it very clearly when they sing I Know Him So Well live for instance.

 

Of course Mel C is a great vocalist. I personally don't like her voice that much other than when she sings in a soften tone or is doing some smashing ad libs like she knows how to.

 

ANYWAY!! On the topic of a Melanie C Greatest Hits, I have recently heard that Little Mix are about to put out one to celebrate their 10 year anniversary. The Weekend also released a compilation early this year (called the Highlights). The UK charts constantly has GHs charting on a weekly basis.

 

I'd say it is more of a thing nowadays than it was a few years back now and it pumps up the streaming opportunities for their biggest singles. So I can totally see her doing a 25 YEARS OF SOLO MUSIC type of special release. Just maybe dont call it a Greatest Hits (because she only has a few lol), maybe call it an Anthology or 'Best Of' or something like that ah

To me a GH now would make more sense than a new album (and God if I want a new album!). Just the commercial/advertising showing the #1s Never Be The Same Again and I Turn To You, the smash hits When You’re Gone feat. Bryan Adams and Loving You feat. Matt Hunk Cardle, and the Europe hits First Day Of My Life and The Moment You Believe would be enough to secure a top20 chart position.

 

Of course, with 2 brand new songs, darlings!

 

(And a limited vinyl including all rarities: B-Sides For a Reason, including Viva Life, Cosmic Shower, and many more!)

I didnt say Melanie wasnt the best vocally, I said that Emma is the one who improved the most. Big difference there. You can hear it very clearly when they sing I Know Him So Well live for instance.

 

Of course Mel C is a great vocalist. I personally don't like her voice that much other than when she sings in a soften tone or is doing some smashing ad libs like she knows how to.

 

ANYWAY!! On the topic of a Melanie C Greatest Hits, I have recently heard that Little Mix are about to put out one to celebrate their 10 year anniversary. The Weekend also released a compilation early this year (called the Highlights). The UK charts constantly has GHs charting on a weekly basis.

 

I'd say it is more of a thing nowadays than it was a few years back now and it pumps up the streaming opportunities for their biggest singles. So I can totally see her doing a 25 YEARS OF SOLO MUSIC type of special release. Just maybe dont call it a Greatest Hits (because she only has a few lol), maybe call it an Anthology or 'Best Of' or something like that ah

 

 

To be fair the likes of Bonnie Tyler, Dolly Parton, Bette Midler, Dead or Alive etc are always putting out "greatest hits" and they only have 2 or 3 proper big hits to their names too. Melanie has 3 bit hits to her name in the UK, then a further massive one in Europe plus Northern star is a silver selling hit. She has more than enough to justify calling it a Greatest Hits.

 

Top 40 is technically called a hit and she has 12 of those:

 

- Never be the same again [#1]

- I turn to you [#1]

- When you're gone [#3]

- Going down [#4]

- Northern star [#4]

- Here it comes again [#7]

- Next best superstar [#10]

- On the horizon [#12]

- Loving you [#14]

- If that were me [#18]

- I want candy [#24] - PLEASE DO NOT PUT IT ON THERE!!

- Melt / Yeh, yeh, yeh [#27]

 

 

Plus

- First day of my life [#1 - Germany, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland #2 Austria]

- The moment you believe [#1 - Spain]

- Carolyna [#1 - Portugal]

 

- Think about it [#30 Switzerland, #34 Austria]

- Better aline [#33 Switzerland, #36 Italy]

- Rock me [#38 Germany]

 

(Ps I am aware I'm coming across as a bit of a rabid stan lol)

Edited August 1, 20213 yr by spiceboy