Plenty of artists came off badly after Live 8. Razorlight want to keep all the profits that have come from their increased album sales, and Pete Doherty has rolled out all kinds of excuses for acting like a big tuneless divvy. But arguably, the people that came off worst from the whole affair were the Spice Girls.
They were pencilled in to reform for the concerts, but then they changed their minds. Now everyone thinks that a) The Spice Girls were always just a rubbish cacky pop group, and b) They hate charity.
Well, now the Spice Girls are back! Sort of, at least.
The girls have been a bit of a global joke since they tried to go
solo. Scary Spice is an LA refugee with two badly-selling albums,
Sporty Spice has been dropped more times than Abi Titmuss‘s knickers,
Baby Spice gets a little more bland with every passing second, Posh
Spice is a professional spurned wife and Ginger Spice‘s last album
should have been condemned by the Environmental Health Agency for being
so utterly crap.
Obviously, like all broken and forgotten groups, a reunion was
inevitable. And where better to reform than Live 8, the biggest concert
of all time? But things started to go wrong for the Spice Girls. First,
Bob Geldof was reported as saying that their brand of sugary pop
wouldn’t fit with the more ‘authentic’ acts scheduled to play. Then Mel
B effectively ended the reunion by refusing to take part, claiming it
was all too rushed.
Now the Spice Girls are all angry with Mel B because she made them miss their chance
of enormous global exposure. And, um, the chance to help the Africans and stuff.
But their plans to release a Greatest Hits album still remain. And so does their plan to record some new songs for it.
The thing is, they hate each other now, and getting the post-fight Spices into one studio is
proving to be rather hard. So they’re each recording their vocal tracks
all over the world. Baby and Sporty are in London, Ginger is in Paris,
Posh is in Madrid and Scary is in LA.
How will the new songs sound? Can they recapture the old ‘magic’
without being in the same room? Does anyone even actually care about
the Spice Girls any more? Leave your comments below.
[story by Stuart Heritage]
Marsailis Pleasant says
The Spice Girls need to realize that if they do come back together, they can be really popular and successful all over again. The fame and success that they had in the 90’s was outstanding. Britney Spears came out around the same time the Spice Girls did and she is still popular today. If one person can do it, than five can as well.
Arthur says
The Spice girls Can DEFINITLY MAKE A Strong Comeback~SPICE FOREVER~!
Michael says
I think they did well as solo artists. I mean….if you like their sound. I would love it for them to come back as a fivesome and Take back what is rightfully theirs. I mean they definately lead the way for destiny’s child and brinty and all them lil girls.
Kayla says
It’s really funny. About 2 days ago I went into a used CD store and saw the Spice Girl’s CD “Spice” on sale for $1.99 and ofcourse I had to get it. I used to have all the cd’s when I was like 7. Now I’m 15, and listening to their music just brings me back to when the backstreet boys and britney spears were just coming out and the spice girls were bigger then ever and I used to dance around with my friends listening to their music. I believe that if the Spice Girl’s really wnat to make a comeback they can, but they have to set all their differences aside and think about their fans who would love to see the Spice Girls reunited for one more time. They may not be as big as they used to, but to me their songs will still be a classic to the fans that bought their cd’s.
angel says
the spice girls rocks!!!
they r the best ever pop band
with funny melodies & beautiful ballads …
i hope … like millions more
the greatest hits album
Sonja says
that’s so not true that they’re recording stuff in different places..mel c said that 1000 times and she knows it better and they don’t hate eachoter..and there’s no official news for a gh album
jordan says
If there was ever a group that could accomplish so much just by believing in themselves and writing a catchy tune, it’s the Spice Girls. They had worldwide fame once and they can do it again! Their music made up so much of what the 90’s were remembered for! They revolutionized an era, regardless of what haters or critics say. So my answer is YES!!!! The Spice Girls WILL RULE AGAIN! They will still sound different from anyone else out there and their fans will be there for them…I Know I will!
MISTY says
i hope they come back soo cause i still love them all.
girl power
Violet says
I just have to say that I was like 18 when the spice girls came out. My little sister adored them and I loved dancing to thier remixes in the club. Just a few weeks ago I found thier forever CD and it brought back memories. I think they should definately make a comeback and do a documentary on it too! Spice Girls VIVA FOREVER!!! hehehehe
Sana says
I think the Spice Girls should reunite! I miss them very much as a group! I have enjoyed their solo projects a lot, but as a group they are a much stronger force. Girl power!
Phoenix says
Spice Girls was one of those few pop bands who were actually worth a look and a listen. Apart from having nice tunes and writing nice lyrics, they all attracted with their personalities and the chemistry between them. I only have their last album “Forever” which is in my opinion very well done. Shame they released only 1 single off it and weren’t interested in promoting. Get back together, girls.
topher says
the spice girls had a magic like no bodies business. however i think if they went with new stuff they wouldnt be successful, their old songs are the magic that they had, its spent. i love the spice girls, but if they went on tour id want them to be more like the BSB’s concerts where they just sang their old songs, they would for sure sell out, but as for new songs by them . . . dont think it work. maybe the girls will go down in history like abba . . . well never see them again but always long for it
angel says
I LOVE THA SPICE GIRLS AND HOPE THEY DO COME BACK TOGETHER CUZ THERE SONGS N MUSIC WERE GOOD THATS ALL I HAVE TO SAY spice gurls rock!!!!!!!
lisa says
i hope the spice girls do come back together cause they were a good team and worked hard to get were they are and i like there music i used to listen to it all the time lol i miss them so much as a team.SPICE GIRLS RULE!!!
john says
I think that if the spice girls were to stage a come back, they would be successful!Due to the fact,that they have millions of fans around the world that love them! I know I would for sure buy their new album! I love the Spice Girls. Come back for your fans!
David Lewis says
spice girl need to come back i love thye last cd. spice girl forever. that cd help me when i was going though a bad relationship and it help me. i why i think they should get back together. it be great. the song call Let Love Lead The Way is a powerful song it help me keep hope in my life. and spice girl are so love. the vidoe to Let Love Lead The Way was magic. it change my life.
Baby Spice says
We will come back, we enjoyed working together and miss the comrodery, I think everyone has had their turn at the solo thingy. There is something to be said about synergy..definitley. Now we just have to send Sporty to the fat farm for a few months and we’ll be ready to begin the “new”. ta
David Lewis says
Part of me laughs. Part of me cries. Part of me wants to question why. Why is there joy. Why is there pain. Why is there sunshine and the rain. One day your here. Next you are gone. No matter what we must go on. Just keep the faith and. Let Love Lead The Way. This is David and i just want the spice girls to know. No matter the show must go on. And for all of them to keep the faith. And let love lead the way. Love Ya Girls. And let the comeback be music. And Baby Spice thank for saying ya comeing back together. Because i love all of ya. And any of ya girls want get in touch with me try my email at [email protected] i have some idea for ya comeback. Ps. if Destiny’s Child can do it ya can too.
David Lewis says
I am David i think the spice girls should get back together and do the
tour this year and when the tour is over. I think they do a new cd
with about 17 new song. I think they should get Beyonce Knowles of
Destiny’s Child to write two new song for a new Spice Girls cd and i
think Spice Girls should work with the Neptunes on some beat and work
with Missy Elliott on a remix of the song Holler with is on the Spice
Girls Forever cd. And they should do a song with the Black Eyed Peas.
And not only that i think they should work with Dark Child again on a
few song for a new Spice Girls cd and name the cd Spice Girls Queen of
London. So i hope the Spice Girls get this messger.
Julio Cammisa (Argentina) says
HI!!!!!
well I do not usually do this kind of things, but today I was watching E entertaiment and they were saying that the SPICE GIRLS ARE GETTING BACK !!!! I do not know if that is true, but as I live in south America, i never got the chance to see any of their shows nor recital or even one of them in their solo carrier…
I know it might sound silly but i am 25 years old and i´ve listening to the SPICE since i was 15 !!! and never stopped! I think i am what you can really call a BIG FAN, obviously i have all their Cd´s and singles and other stuff.
Well the reason why i am writing this is just because i would really like to me make friends around ther world who still LOVE those great Chics !!! and tell me if YOU KNOW SOMETHING !!! I´d be very grateful !!!!
this is my e mail, [email protected]
Thanks and kind regards
SPICE GIRLS FOREVER I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE YOU !!!!!!
Emily says
we NEED the spice girls to come back!!!!
they could totally blow away all the dumb hip hop music that is taking over the charts
their amazing “pop” sounds is needed to save those who actually know good/fun music. only the spice girls have been able to put “fun” into their music. like really no other band has made songs that make you just want to get up, dance and giggle. if they come back the fun will be put back into music!!!
SPICE GIRLS COME BACK!!!!!
danielle and samantha says
so yeah dudes we love the spice girls and we think they should come back forever until they die.They should keep singing even when they’re like 90 something. Because they are sweet and we love them. We miss them very much and we wanna listen to them like we did when we were little. We are 13 and 15 and if we still love them then i know that everybody will. Even though about half of them are porn stars we still want them to come back. They dont have to quit being porn stars we just want them to sing too.
Love mantha and dani
Margaret says
Yes i will like the spice girls to came back case i still thier biggest fan
sean says
Well melanie c has said she would never do it but at the moment she is thinking about it. Geri has just had a baby and victoria is trying for a baby girl now. emma is also working on her 3rd album and so is mel c with her 4th album. melanie b has made rumours about a possible solo come back in the future and is also said to be getting married this year. i think any possible chance of the spice girls getting back together looks dimmer and less likely each day. i do wish and hope it would happen but sadly i doubt it.
James says
YOU PEOPLE ARE ALL STONED! THEY SUCKED THEN, THE SUCK NOW, THEY ALWAYS WILL SUCK. LOOKING GOOD IN LITTLE TO NO CLOTHS DOES NOT SUBSITUTE FOR ANY MUSICAL TALENT AT ALL. I AM TIRED OF PEOPLE BEING FAMOUSE CAUSE THEY CAN SHAKE THERE BOTTOMS, AND THATS ABOUT IT.
brooke says
well, the spice girls suck the only good song is wanna be..but i loved the movie!!!!!!!!!!!!
ashley says
No matter what anyone says if the spice girls decide to do a reunion tour or make 5 more albums whatever they do they will be the best the spice girls rock they will make a strong comeback and blow the socks off of everyone who doesnt think they can
Katie says
I think that the Spicegirls are at a disadvantage now because they are getting older. Part of their success no doubt came from their “look”, and let’s be honest – who wants to see a bunch of middle-aged women trying to be their teenage selves again?
Tom says
WOW! GREAT idea…. get some middle aged women to try and relate to teenagers. One of them is pregnant. Don’t know if she’s married, but some how I doubt it. What happened? they ran out of money more than likely. Even if the songs were written for them by someone in the know, they’re still going to look rediculous trying to fit into their old clothes.
Paris says
Not married? Tom where are you from you judgemental prick. Who on earth in this day and age judges people who have children ‘out of wedlock’. Go back to Victorian times. D’ya know what, I would actually consider myself quite a cool person, I’m very individual, into my music funky clothes clubbing etc and I’m 21 years old. And I have no shame in admitting I reallly like the Spice Girls (one of the VERY VERY few pop bands I do. I never liked Britney or Backsstreet) because I don’t give a damn what anybody thinks about me. just remember they were the biggest band in the world – they were HUGE. Where have all those fans gone? Answer – many of them secretly still love them but it’s not cool anymore is it. Fine to like the Pussycat Sluts though eh. Ok Spice Girls are cheesy pop, they’re not fab singers, greatest dancers or even the very most beautiful women on the planet – but like Madonna, when they are all together they have that star quality about them. And that, my friend, is why we are all talking about them. Girl Power!!
Paris says
PS There is NO ‘e’ in ridiculous, you silly little man! x