‘Who Do You Love Now? (Stringer)’ was a phenomenal dance comeback for Dannii Minogue and set the tone for her early ’00s career.
Lolly – Big Boys Don’t Cry
But few would have anticipated that Lolly’s festive single ‘Big Boys Don’t Cry’ would transpire to be one of the most chillingly haunting songs of the ‘90s.
LeAnn Rimes – Can’t Fight The Moonlight
She may not have been the obvious choice for the Coyote Ugly soundtrack, but with ‘Can’t Fight The Moonlight’, LeAnn Rimes proved she was the right choice.
Five – Until The Time Is Through
They might have been pop’s biggest rebels in the late ’90s, but even Five didn’t defy convention as they released a slushy ballad just in time for Christmas.
Westlife – When You’re Looking Like That
‘When You’re Looking Like That’ is Westlife’s best single in every respect…except for the fact that it was never credited as a single in the UK at all.
a1 – Everytime
‘Everytime’ set the stage nicely for a1’s debut album, showcasing some credible musicianship behind the boyband fodder façade.
Geri Halliwell – Lift Me Up
You could never call Geri Halliwell a run-of-the-mill pop star and ‘Lift Me Up’ presented her with some rather unique challenges.
Savage Garden – I Knew I Loved You
At the request of their record label, Savage Garden penned ‘I Knew I Loved You’ to try and replicate the success of ‘Truly Madly Deeply’…
Spice Girls – Let Love Lead The Way
‘Let Love Lead The Way’ is a worthy addition to the Spice Girls’ catalogue, albeit one perhaps best enjoyed out of context.
O-Town – We Fit Together
O-Town’s third single ‘We Fit Together’ was also the soundtrack to a movie featuring Eddie Murphy trying to convince two bears to mate. As you do…
Stacie Orrico – (There’s Gotta Be) More To Life
Following her re-launch as a mainstream pop star, ‘(There’s Gotta Be) More To Life’ saw Stacie Orrico go back to her origins and achieve her biggest hit.
A*Teens – Halfway Around The World
The second single from ‘Teen Spirit’ saw the A*Teens fall foul of the unwritten pop rule: don’t use the words “Around The World” in the title of your song.