Initially mooted as the lead single for Girls Aloud’s second album, ‘Wake Me Up’ instead served as the fourth – and final – release.
Daphne & Celeste – Ooh Stick You!
Daphne & Celeste’s debut single ‘Ooh Stick You!’ was the perfect introduction to a duo determined to be anything but a conventional pop act.
Martine McCutcheon – On The Radio
Despite being a disco classic, ‘On The Radio’ had never been a top ten hit in the UK. But Martine McCutcheon was about to change that.
Vengaboys – We Like To Party! (The Vengabus)
The Vengaboys’ second single, ‘We Like To Party (The Vengabus)’, was – in many respects – where their formula really started to take shape.
Kelly Clarkson – My Life Would Suck Without You
‘My Life Would Suck Without You’ was a brilliant comeback for Kelly Clarkson, even if the record label politics behind it remain questionable.
Spice Girls – Too Much
With sponsorship deals galore, plus a movie and video game in the pipeline, there was no stopping the Spice Girls as they claimed a second Christmas #1
S Club 7 – Two In A Million
S Club 7 put themselves in contention for the Christmas #1 with ‘Two In A Million’, which was accompanied – of course – by a TV special.
Britney Spears – Stronger
‘Stronger’ was always a powerhouse pop song for Britney Spears. But now, it’s a triumphant anthem of survival.
Mariah Carey & Whitney Houston – When You Believe
There was more to Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston than power ballads, but little else would suffice when it came to a duet between them.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor – Murder On The Dancefloor
Sophie Ellis-Bextor was already proving herself to be a great pop singer, but ‘Murder On The Dancefloor’ is where she became a star.
Louise – Beautiful Inside
Aided by a Wu-Tang Clan sample, Louise had something important to say with the socially conscious ‘Beautiful Inside’.
Melanie C – Northern Star
In stark contrast to Melanie C’s debut single, ‘Northern Star’ – the title track of her album – was a beautiful, introspective ballad.