After a rocky year on the charts, the release of ‘X’ was intended to re-launch Liberty X and return them to chart-topping dominance. Alas…
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Phixx – Wild Boys
For their third single, Phixx released their version of the ’80s classic ‘Wild Boys’. A cover that was as enjoyable as it was unnecessary.
Vengaboys – Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom!!
With the release of ‘Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom!!’ the Vengaboys finally – and somewhat inevitably – claimed their first UK #1 single.
allSTARS* – Best Friends
‘Best Friends’ saw the allSTARS*, a new mixed-sex pop group, attempt to conquer the charts with the theme tune from their television show…sound familiar?
Cher – All Or Nothing
As Cher’s triumphant comeback continued, she unleashed ‘All Or Nothing’, one of her most beautifully melancholic singles.
VS – Call U Sexy
‘Call U Sexy’ was the all-important second single for VS and an absolute post-bubblegum pop banger, at that.
Steps – You’ll Be Sorry
‘You’ll Be Sorry’ saw Steps hit back with a massive ‘f**k you’ (and a brilliant B-side) after years on the receiving end of heartbreak.
Aqua – Around The World
With the muted response to their second album, ‘Around The World’ felt like a deliberate attempt to distance Aqua from themselves.
Louise – Naked
Every so often comes a song that re-defines the trajectory of a pop act. ‘Naked’ didn’t just save Louise’s career. It made her career.
Westlife – Bop Bop Baby
‘Bop Bop Baby’ broke with stool-perching tradition and showcased Westlife being as experimental as they ever were or would be again.
Lisa Scott-Lee – Lately
When Lisa Scott-Lee stepped back into the spotlight with her debut single ‘Lately’, it looked for a moment like she might well have the last laugh.
Bus Stop Feat. Carl Douglas – Kung Fu Fighting
Cover versions were ten-a-penny in the ’90s, but Bus Stop’s take on ‘Kung Fu Fighting’ was so unlike the original that it almost defied comparison.