‘Chain Reaction’ took all the core Steps elements and shoved a rocket up their arse, resulting in one of the group’s most brilliant – and bonkers – moments.
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Backstreet Boys – As Long As You Love Me
‘As Long As You Love Me’ is as perfect an example of ‘90s pop music as you could hope to hear in three-and-a-half minutes.
S Club 7 – S Club Party
For their second single, S Club 7 went on an all-out offensive to firmly establish their brand identity with the brilliant ‘S Club Party’.
Victoria Beckham – Not Such An Innocent Girl
‘Not Such An Innocent Girl’ is a brilliant effort, albeit one that wouldn’t be judged by the same standards as most other pop songs.
Rachel Stevens – Sweet Dreams My L.A. Ex
For her debut solo single, Rachel Stevens came out swinging for Justin Timberlake with a song penned as a response to ‘Cry Me A River’
Lisa Scott-Lee – Too Far Gone
Lisa Scott-Lee’s second solo single ‘Too Far Gone’ was harmless enough – but ended up being embroiled in a disastrous case of record label politics.
Steps – One For Sorrow
Steps released ‘One For Sorrow’ in the summer of 1998, and just like that, everything fell into place for the group.
Five – Everybody Get Up
Although it was their fourth single, ‘Everybody Get Up’ set the tone for Five’s subsequent career with it’s raucous, rebellious performance.
Celine Dion – I’m Alive
‘I’m Alive’ was another epic movie soundtrack song from Celine Dion, deftly swapping icebergs for the antics of a plucky literary rodent.
Mandy Moore – I Wanna Be With You
‘I Wanna Be With You’ deservedly earned Mandy Moore her biggest hit in America. Alas, it didn’t fare so well in the UK…
Stacie Orrico – Stuck
With R&B and rock ruling the charts, Stacie Orrico’s arrival with her debut single ‘Stuck’ heralded the welcome resurgence of pop music.
Avril Lavigne – My Happy Ending
‘My Happy Ending’ helped Avril Lavigne transition through a difficult second album, showing there was more to her than a “sk8er boi” gimmick