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Spice Girls' Wannabe Hits 30: Melanie C's Emotional Reflection
10 Jul
Summary
- Mel C reflects on debut single 'Wannabe' hitting 30 years.
- The song sold over 8 million copies, launching the band's agenda.
- Melanie C honored with Global Impact Award at Silver Clef Awards.
Melanie C experienced a very emotional day as the Spice Girls' debut single, 'Wannabe,' celebrated its 30th anniversary. The singer, formerly known as Sporty Spice, recalled the excitement of seeing the song in shops, a moment representing their wildest dreams. 'Wannabe' became a defining single of the 1990s, selling over 8 million copies globally and spearheading the 'Girl Power' agenda.
Chisholm, speaking at the Nordoff And Robbins Silver Clef Awards where she received the Global Impact Award, stated, "We knew exactly what we wanted to achieve but nobody imagined the scale." She reminisced about the song's chart success, from an unexpected number three debut to topping the charts for seven weeks. The song "changed all our lives forever" and "some would say it changed the world."
The Silver Clef Awards also honored other artists, including Lily Allen and Jessie J, while raising funds for musical therapy charity Nordoff and Robbins. Pink received the O2 Silver Clef Award, and her participation in an auction raised £52,000 for the charity. The event also saw tributes to the recently deceased Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler.
