‘Breathe’ wasn’t released in the UK when Michelle Branch’s second album was abandoned after one single. But it did, at least, become a modest hit in America.
Year: 2024
a1 – Same Old Brand New You
After scoring their first #1 single, a1’s sights were set on pop music’s A-list, and ‘Same Old Brand New You’ proved that’s precisely where they deserved to be.
Britney Spears – Gimme More
Britney Spears took creative control on her fifth album, and with three words, the lead single made a now-iconic statement of defiance: “It’s Britney, bitch”
Steps – Tragedy
‘Tragedy’ might’ve been released as a double-A side single, but Steps’ inspired cover of a Bee Gees classic became bigger than anyone predicted.
Ultra – The Right Time
Ultra had yet to enter the top ten when they released their third single. So, if there were a moment to make a breakthrough, this would’ve been the right time.
Alesha Dixon – Lipstick
Alesha Dixon was fired up to release her debut single in 2006, but would ‘Lipstick’ deliver on her obvious potential as a solo artist?
Shayne Ward – That’s My Goal
‘That’s My Goal’ isn’t a particularly unique song, but it does have the redeeming quality of being one of the few X Factor winners’ singles not to be a cover.
Luther Vandross & Janet Jackson – The Best Things In Life Are Free
‘The Best Things In Life Are Free’ brought Luther Vandross and Janet Jackson together for a soundtrack single that’s become enduringly popular in its own right.
911 – Love Sensation
‘Love Sensation’ helped 911 land a major record deal and even enjoyed success in America after being added to the soundtrack of ‘Casper: A Spirited Beginning’.
Cleopatra – Come and Get Me
After enjoying success in the UK and America with their debut album, Cleopatra stepped out for the follow-up with an invitation to ‘Come and Get Me’.
S Club 7 – Never Had A Dream Come True
S Club 7 had enjoyed consistent success since their debut, but ‘Never Had A Dream Come True’ is a pivotal moment that commenced the group’s imperial phase.
Bellefire – Perfect Bliss
Louis Walsh’s first major foray into managing a girl group resulted in Bellefire, whose debut single was a perfect slice of blissful bubblegum pop.