Releasing ‘Untouchable’ as a single came at a cost as, somehow, this six-and-a-half-minute opus had to be squashed down into a radio edit.
Dannii Minogue – Disremembrance
Something of a hidden gem in Dannii Minogue’s back catalogue, ‘Disremembrance’ is an epic trance song that was anything but forgettable.
Darius – Kinda Love
‘Kinda Love’ showcases a bigger, bolder sound for Darius, and is everything the lead single for a second album should be.
Ellie Campbell – Don’t Want You Back
Almost two years after her first top 40 single, Ellie Campbell was back with one of the best songs Britney Spears never recorded.
Natasha Bedingfield – I Wanna Have Your Babies
Natasha Bedingfield’s single status was, evidently, a thing of the past as she kicked off her second album campaign.
Janet Jackson – Just A Little While
Virgin Records sprang into action when ‘Just A Little While’ leaked ahead of its release. Still, things couldn’t get any worse…right?
Matthew Marsden – The Heart’s Lone Desire
Despite his dashing good looks and teen heartthrob status, Matthew Marsden’s transformation to pop stardom was a surprisingly downbeat affair.
Sugababes – Easy
Despite being one of the biggest pop acts of the ’00s, the awkward timing of a Sugababes greatest hits made this single anything but easy.
Gareth Gates – Anyone Of Us (Stupid Mistake)
Gareth Gates kept the spirit of Cheiron Studios alive with his brilliant second single, ‘Anyone Of Us (Stupid Mistake)’.
Kelly Clarkson – Breakaway
‘Breakaway’ was only ever intended to be a stopgap single for Kelly Clarkson, but it quickly became one of her biggest hits.
Atomic Kitten – Follow Me
After several top ten hits, along came a mid-tempo ballad that almost changed the trajectory of Atomic Kitten’s career entirely.
Britney Spears – Don’t Let Me Be The Last To Know
The first major break in the established Britney Spears formula saw her perform an epic ballad co-written by Shania Twain.