‘When You’re Gone’ marked Melanie C’s first solo endeavour away from the Spice Girls, as she joined Bryan Adams for a single that dominated the charts.
Aqua – Good Morning Sunshine
‘Good Morning Sunshine’ earned Aqua a fifth – and final – top 20 hit from their debut album in the UK, even if it felt like a curiously off-brand denouement.
Sugababes – Change
‘Change’ was released as the second single from the Sugababes’ fifth studio album and showcased how their trademark balladry had evolved with a new line-up.
B*Witched – To You I Belong
After topping the chart with their first two singles, B*Witched returned to ostensibly make a bid for the Christmas #1 spot with ‘To You I Belong’.
Atomic Kitten – Be With You
By 2002, Atomic Kitten had asserted a penchant for mid-tempo balladry. So, ‘Be With You’ was a welcome reminder that they could still cut it on the dancefloor.
Five – Closer To Me
After announcing a sudden split weeks after the release of their third album, Five’s next single, ‘Closer To Me’, became an unexpected yet fitting swansong.
Louise – Let’s Go Round Again
With Louise’s second album campaign in full swing, her success continued into the festive season with a well-timed cover of ‘Let’s Go Round Again’.
Alesha Dixon – The Boy Does Nothing
Now a household name after winning ‘Strictly Come Dancing’, Alesha Dixon sashayed her way back into the charts and scored a hit with ‘The Boy Does Nothing’.
Blazin’ Squad – Flip Reverse
Even those staunchly averse to Blazin’ Squad’s appeal surely couldn’t deny ‘Flip Reverse’ as a genuinely enjoyable track and, quite probably, their best single.
Jamelia – Beware Of The Dog
The Depeche Mode-sampling ‘Beware Of The Dog’ was widely expected to be a huge hit for Jamelia. So it came as a surprise when the song scraped into the top ten.
Spice Girls – Say You’ll Be There
Far from being a difficult second single, ‘Say You’ll Be There’ delivered on the Spice Girls’ hype and earned them another huge hit.
Aqua – Barbie Girl
Aqua made their breakthrough in 1997 when ‘Barbie Girl’ earned them a place on the all-time best-sellers list in the UK…as well as a hefty lawsuit from Mattel.