At first glance, ‘Crash and Burn’ is another polished ballad from Savage Garden. But there’s a really important message behind this one.
Author: cantstopthepop
Beverley Knight – Keep This Fire Burning
Beverley Knight covering a Swedepop track originally by Robyn was a pretty incredible concept for a potential hit single.
Sugababes Vs Girls Aloud – Walk This Way
Surely even Sugababes and Girls Aloud could conquer the pitfalls of a high-profile pop collaboration and charity single? Well…
Hilary Duff – Fly
Hilary Duff’s third album skipped the UK entirely, But its lead single eventually reappeared two years later alongside her greatest hits.
Vengaboys – Shalala Lala
‘Shalala Lala’ saw the Vengaboys go all Oktoberfest on us and once again fall foul of the censors with a risqué music video.
Spice Girls – Mama
‘Mama’ is rarely cited as a top Spice Girls track, but that doesn’t stop it being a genuinely lovely (and well-timed) tribute.
LeAnn Rimes – How Do I Live
‘How Do I Live’ saw LeAnn Rimes enter into an epic chart battle with…another artist singing exactly the same song?!
Ainslie Henderson – Keep Me A Secret
Ainslie Henderson became the third Fame Academy graduate to hit the charts with his debut single ‘Keep Me A Secret’
Gloria Estefan – Heaven’s What I Feel
‘Heaven’s What I Feel’ might not be the diva comeback of 1998 everyone remembers, but it’s no less utterly brilliant in every respect.
Shania Twain – Don’t Be Stupid (You Know I Love You)
Only Shania Twain could get away with the Riverdance-meets-Rednex absurdity of ‘Don’t Be Stupid (You Know I Love You)’
Angel City – Sunrise
‘Sunrise’ didn’t deviate too far from Angel City’s reliable formula, even if their source material was a bit more obscure this time.
Kym Marsh – Sentimental
‘Sentimental’ was billed as a make-or-break single for Kym Marsh, but unfortunately, it seemed as if the outcome was a foregone conclusion.