Britney Spears – Gimme More
Britney Spears took creative control on her fifth album, and with three words, the lead single made a now-iconic statement of defiance: “It’s Britney, bitch”
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Steps – Tragedy
‘Tragedy’ might’ve been released as a double-A side single, but Steps’ inspired cover of a Bee Gees classic became bigger than anyone predicted.
The Parade – Terrorize The Dancefloor
The Parade threatened to ‘Terrorize The Dancefloor’ (and the charts) with their debut single but it was cancelled before they even had a proper chance.
Britney Spears – Womanizer
‘Womanizer’ aimed to put Britney Spears back at the top of the charts after a tumultuous year. And it did…but at what price?
Britney Spears – From The Bottom Of My Broken Heart
While ‘Born To Make You Happy’ was Britney Spears’ fourth single in Europe, America got ‘From The Bottom Of My Broken Heart’ instead.
Jordin Sparks – S.O.S. (Let The Music Play)
Jordin Sparks oozed star quality as she borrowed from an ‘80s classic on ‘S.O.S. (Let The Music Play)’ with predictably brilliant results.
Britney Spears – Me Against The Music (Feat. Madonna)
‘Me Against The Music’ was a well-timed collaboration between Britney Spears and Madonna, emerging from the fallout of their VMAs kiss.
Britney Spears – Stronger
‘Stronger’ was always a powerhouse pop song for Britney Spears. But now, it’s a triumphant anthem of survival.
Steps – Heartbeat
With Christmas fast approaching, ’90s pop music tradition dictated that it was finally time for Steps to release a ballad.
Britney Spears – My Prerogative
After years of intense media scrutiny on her every move, Britney Spears answered back with a cover of Bobby Brown’s ‘My Prerogative’.
Britney Spears – 3
What better way for Britney Spears to mark a decade in the music industry than reuniting with Max Martin for a song celebrating threesomes?
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.
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.
Pop! – Heaven and Earth
As a product of Pete Waterman’s intent to push back against changing chart trends, Pop! made a strong argument with ‘Heaven and Earth’.
Steps – Better The Devil You Know
The final Christmas chart battle of the millennium(!) saw Steps enter the fray with their take on a Kylie Minogue classic.
Steps – Words Are Not Enough
Coming off the back of a greatest hits collection and amid rumours of an impending split, Steps wouldn’t leave us with a ballad…would they?
Solid HarmoniE – To Love Once Again
‘To Love Once Again’ was probably the song that needed to make a decisive move for Solid HarmoniE. And it did…but in the wrong direction.
Steps – 5,6,7,8
Every pop act has to start somewhere, even if that place is techno-country line dancing. It’s time to begin, now count it in…
Britney Spears – I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll
Britney concluded her third album with an enjoyable – if completely unnecessary – cover of ‘I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll’.
Backstreet Boys – Larger Than Life
‘Larger Than Life’ is perhaps the most fitting representation of a group – and a brand of pop music – that had reached its apex.
Steps – Stomp
‘Stomp’ earned Steps a long overdue second #1 single, even if it wasn’t necessarily a song that showcased them at their very best.