Life as a newlywed saw Jessica Simpson become a pop culture phenomenon and score one her biggest hits in the process.
Kelly Clarkson – Miss Independent
‘Miss Independent’ was a perfect (re)introduction to Kelly Clarkson, even if she wasn’t the first – or second – choice to record it.
Atomic Kitten – See Ya
Atomic Kitten’s second single, ‘See Ya’, was about as carefree and uncomplicated as bubblegum pop music could be.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor – Get Over You
The hits just kept on coming for Sophie Ellis-Bextor as ‘Get Over You’ accompanied a reissue of her debut album.
Melanie B – Lullaby
Melanie B’s tender ode to her daughter allegedly came with an ultimatum from Virgin Records: it had to reach the top five, or else!
Geri Halliwell – Desire
Geri Halliwell played the cat that got the cream in ‘Desire’, but things were quickly about to turn very sour indeed.
S Club – Say Goodbye
‘Say Goodbye’ is one of those rare occasions where the final single from a pop act was actually intended to be their swansong.
Emma Bunton – Free Me
Emma Bunton’s ‘60s-inspired reinvention with ‘Free Me’ proved to be a stroke of genius as she launched her second album campaign.
Girls Aloud – No Good Advice
Despite some fleeting doubts over the song, ‘No Good Advice’ cemented Girls Aloud and Xenomania’s status as a dream partnership.
Route-1 – Crash Landing (Feat. Jenny Frost)
Jenny Frost was the first member of Atomic Kitten to (sort of) step out on her own. But she was in for a bumpy ride with ‘Crash Landing’.
Sarah Whatmore – When I Lost You
After failing to make it past the live heats of ‘Pop Idol’, Simon Fuller stepped in to ensure Sarah Whatmore got her shot at stardom.
Sugababes – Red Dress
The Sugababes’ fourth album campaign continued apace as they released ‘Red Dress’. But something seemed a little different…