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'2 Become 1' features in the new season of Sex Education!

But nobody is saying it wasn't good. It's still a fantastic song with a great video and deserves more success.

But nobody is saying it wasn't good. It's still a fantastic song with a great video and deserves more success.

I'm no longer a supporter of Geri since Tory-gate but this seems pretty authentic for her. And she seems pretty enthusiastic about it all. I think she's just in another stage of her life and I have no doubt she'll return to the stage if the right opportunity comes around *enough money from the promoters*

Ugh, this deserves so much more.

I remember the PR angle was that it was the first worldwide Pepsi commercial, so it was definitely shown in the US.

I always wonder why they didn't tack on 'Mama' to the US single of 'Say You'll Be There' as it dropped on the same week as US Mother's Day.

It was even less than that. From July to November they did around 15 bits of promotion as a four piece. Truly shocking. It just shows they were calling the shots and not manufactured puppets because what record label/management would allow that to happen?

Billboard wrote an article that Virgin had sent Viva Forever to US radio but it didn't gain much traction as they were deemed a 'tween' act (and proved true by the audiences on tour being largely made up of them)

Thanks so much for sharing, incredible to finally have a US sales update. Who's the source?

It was an utterly bizarre decision and screamed sell out, which is funny as she was peddling 'authenticity' at that time. I also think she had a difficult time grasping pop music and what people wanted from her. It was either terrible and cheesy like I Want Candy or something more rock-inspired, dreary and serious. She's only leaned into making credible pop music from VOM onwards. I'm glad to see her embrace it because self titled was easily her best output since Northern Star. Also, the b-sides this era were far better than a lot of album tracks. Fragile is one of my favourite Melanie C songs ever!

^ Right Back at Ya would be a fantastic opener and a good way to fill up the setlist.

Northern Star 1) Ga Ga 2) Northern Star 3) Never Be The Same Again 4) I Turn to You 5) Be The One If That Were Me was a serious misstep, I don't know what they were thinking. I think 'Be The One' would've been super radio friendly and sold the album a bit better over the Christmas period. She denied herself another easy hit. Forever 1) Goodbye 2) Holler 3) If You Wanna Have Some Fun/Let Love Lead The Way Echoing others comments, LLLTW was a pointless double A-side as Holler was already performing well and is largely forgotten. They should've just waited until January 2001 to get out a double A-Side and secure another #1.

So deserved and it was great to see ITTY get it's moment at Eurovision!

I'm currently reading through old newspaper clippings (I will share articles and unseen images in Spice Circle at some point) and I can't help but think firing Simon was a huge mistake. There was next to no negative press aside from some articles regarding the sponsorships and the band vs brand argument, but Spiceworld had a lot of hype and they were claiming it would be one of "the biggest selling albums of all time". Fast forward a week later and the Daily Mirror are talking about the Spice balloon bursting and whether they should split up, instead of being remembered as has beens. And not to mention, calling the 191,000 opening week sales disappointing and using it's shipment figure 1.4 million to say there was a lot of unsold copies. When we know for fact Virgin shipped out what was projected to sell over the Christmas period. The press turned on them at the worst time. I'm surprised they managed to get the Christmas #1 with 'Too Much'. I imagine this is why Spiceworld only sold 1.6m vs Spice 3m. Once Simon left, the floodgates were open and Matthew Wright was relentless.

Love when Jay decides to clear with FACTS. Their success will never fail to impress me, a pop band has never done it since!

Also firmly in the Get Down With Me & Wasting My Time camp. The strongest tracks alongside Holler, IYWHSF & Tell Me Why.

I know this is slightly O/T but if they were to tour again (as a 5 piece) do you think stadiums would be viable in Europe, Aus, North & South America? We know they exceeded expectations with the UK dates but of course this is their biggest market.

They've taken way too long with the solo projects.

This is clearly about the Netflix documentary. I can't wait!

Mel B could've really forged out a solo career completely different the group. I wish she had stuck with Missy & Timbaland - I would've love to hear the direction they would've taken her.

I don't think it was a contender, the album tracklist was confirmed by August as you can see in this video: R5akBCVK0hk?t=138

I find it just as interesting that you're willing to overlook the narrative Heidi & Amelle were both willing to spin in order to paint Keisha in a bad light. But all of that is irrelevant now, Keisha is travelling the world, booked and busy with the band she was a founding member of. The others... Strictly will just have to do!

Interesting how she was partly responsible for Keisha's removal alongside yet some members still have sympathy for her and paint her as a victim. I wonder why :rolleyes:

Whether they reunite as a 3 of 4, this will always loom over them. Even Loose Women had it as a topic today and the narrative was 'pop bands are necessarily friends'. Shame on Jesy for ruining what was a great bond. I feel sorry for Perrie, Leigh-Anne & Jade that they constantly have to deal with this drama they didn't sign up for and will no doubt be asked about it when they're ready to promote their solo releases.