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'S Club', formerly known as S Club 7, were a BRIT Award-winning English pop group created by former Spice Girls manager Simon Fuller, who rose to fame via their own BBC television programme.
S Club 7 were created by Simon Fuller in April 1999 and first came to public attention through their 1999 television series, Miami 7.[1] It is unknown where the name ''S Club'' originated, however certain suggestions have been that the members simply liked that the letter 'S' had many words that began with it. The innocents abroad: S Club 7's America The show first aired on CBBC on BBC One and was a children's sitcom based around the seven members living together in Miami in search of fame in America. During each episode, the members would perform one of the songs from their album S Club. It was created and partially written by Kim Fuller, who also created and wrote the Spice Girls' film ''Spiceworld: The Movie''. The show was also launched in the United States,[2] where it originally aired on Fox Family, later on ABC Family, and was retitled ''S Club 7 in Miami''. The show was an instant success and was watched by 90 million viewers in over 100 different countries. S Club reach for the top The group also filmed two TV specials between the first two series of their show. The first, ''Back to the '50s'', told the story of how the group found themselves back in 1959 when their mileometer tipped over 99,999 miles.[3] The second, ''Boyfriends & Birthdays'', told the story of when Rachel's boyfriend gave her an ultimatum of her boyfriend or the band.[4] These specials aired on CITV, rather than CBBC.
With the group firmly in the public eye, they released their debut single, "Bring it All Back" on June 9, 1999. It was the uptempo theme music to Miami 7, written by Eliot Kennedy, who had previously worked with the Spice Girls and Take That.[5] The single reached #1 in the UK and was made platinum. On September 20, 1999, the group's second single, the Stargate-produced "S Club Party", was released. It had a peak position of #2 in the UK, reaching #1 in New Zealand. Following the success of their first two singles, the group released their debut album, S Club in October 1999. The album peaked in the UK charts at #2, but was still certified 2xPlatinum; the album reached Gold status when released in the USA.
In December 1999, a double A-side single was released. It featured the ballad, co-written by Cathy Dennis, "Two in a Million" and retro-styled, uptempo "You're My Number One". "Two in a Million" was the first single where Jo O'Meara took the vocals, setting the standard for future S Club releases. The single peaked at #2 in the UK charts. Miami 7 also included some non-released tracks, such as "Down at Club S" and "We Can Work It Out".
In February 2000, the group won the 'British Breakthrough Act' award at the 2000 BRIT Awards.[6] In April 2000, S Club's second TV series, LA 7 (renamed ''S Club 7 in LA'' in the US), was released. The series saw the group depart Miami and move to Los Angeles to seek a record deal. The series introduced the song "Reach", another retro-styled uptempo track, which was again co-written by Cathy Dennis and aired as the main theme tune to the second series. Released as a single in May, it reached #2 on the UK chart and became, arguably, one of the group's most successful singles, paving the way for the group's second album, ''7'' which was released on June 12, 2000. This album was a departure from overtly pop stylings of ''S Club'', with tracks styled more towards R&B than the traditional nineties pop sound of their debut album. The album reached #1 in the UK charts and became certified 3xPlatinum. The second single from the album, '"Natural", featured lead vocalist Rachel Stevens. Remixed from the album version, the single reached #3 in September 2000. In November 2000, S Club were invited to provide the official song for the UK's BBC Children in Need Campaign 2000 and so a new song, the ballad, "Never Had a Dream Come True" was recorded. After topping the UK charts in November 2000, the song was added to a re-release of the ''7'' album, along with another new track, a cover of Stevie Wonder's "Lately".
On March 20, 2001, Paul, Jon and Bradley were cautioned after being caught with cannabis in London's West End. The three were cautioned by police at Charing Cross Police Station but released without charge.[7]
"Never Had a Dream Come True" had marked a more mature direction for the group who, retaining their pop sensibilities, broadened their appeal to a more adult audience. However, it was their next single which really proved to their breakthrough in this respect. "Don't Stop Movin'" was a dance/pop track which owed more than a little for its style to Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean". It was released in April 2001 and was made the group's third number one single. Although it was knocked off the top the following week by Geri Halliwell's single "It's Raining Men", it re-occupied the top spot two weeks later for a week after Geri went down to the number two placing. The group won the Record of the Year 2001, for "Don't Stop Movin'",[8] and in February 2002, the single also won the group their second BRIT Award for 'Best British Single'.[9]
There was then a longer than usual gap before a further single was released. After proposals to release "Reach"-esque "You", S Club were invited once again be involved in the Children in Need campaign, and so a ballad was felt more appropriate. Hence the next single, in November 2001, was "Have You Ever". This song was co-written by Ivor Novello Award-winning song writers Chris Braide and Cathy Dennis. The performance on the night featured many primary school children who had pre-recorded their own versions of the chorus.[10] The single became their fourth number one and acted as an introduction to the group's third album, ''Sunshine'', which was released on November 26, 2001. As well as "Never Had a Dream Come True", "Don't Stop Movin'", and "Have You Ever", it included a number of other tracks, such the Rachel Stevens-led "Show Me Your Colours", and "Stronger", an uptempo club track with lead vocals by Tina Barrett. On February 11, 2002, the group finally released "You", which was the theme song to the third series of their TV show, Hollywood 7 (''S Club 7 in Hollywood'' in the US). The third series saw the group, again, relocate to Hollywood. The series also saw an on-screen kiss between Hannah Spearritt and Paul Cattermole, who had begun dating in real life.[11]
"Stronger" was to become the group's tenth single, but was pulled when Paul announced his departure.
In March 2002, before the launch of their fourth series Viva S Club, Paul Cattermole announced he was leaving the group to join a nu-metal band formed by his school-friends. He remained with S Club until June and continued to date fellow member Hannah Spearritt.[12] Paul featured in five of the thirteen episodes of Viva S Club, before leaving the group who had, in the show, moved to Spain.
The remaining six members stayed together under the name ''S Club'', releasing a further album, ''Seeing Double'' on November 25, 2002. This album, preceded by the single "Alive", the theme tune to Viva S Club, built upon the strengths of the group's earlier work and adopted a pop/dance approach with an R&B feel on several of the tracks. However, the album stalled at number 17 on the UK charts and no further singles were immediately forthcoming as O'Meara was immobilised due to a serious back condition.[13]
Bradley hinted that the band was thinking about life after S Club in February 2003, saying to Sneak magazine, "We could decide to split after the tour if we wanted to."
In April 2003, S Club released their movie ''Seeing Double''. The film's release was marked by rumours that the group were about to split, which were quickly denied by the group.[14] However, on April 21, 2003, the rumours were confirmed when it was announced that, after a final single and greatest hits album, S Club would part ways.[15] The final single was a double A-side, coupling "Love Ain't Gonna Wait for You" (from ''Seeing Double'') with a new ballad, "Say Goodbye". Like their first single, "Bring it All Back," "Say Goodbye" saw lead vocals shared around the group. The single reached #2 in the UK, beaten to the top spot by R. Kelly's ''Ignition (Remix)'',[16] and was included on S Club's Greatest Hits album, ''Best - The Greatest Hits'', released in June 2003. This compilation brought together the group's releases with a previously unreleased track, "Everybody Get Pumped" and ''7'' track "Bring the House Down". The group eventually split up after the release of "Say Goodbye" on May 31, 2003.
Main articles: S Club 8
In Autumn 2001, A CBBC television show, ''S Club Search'', invited children to audition to form a younger version of the band. The band were to be chosen to sing and dance on tour with S Club 7 on their 2001 UK tour.[17] The 9 children who went onto form the band named themselves ''S Club Juniors''. One of them, Connor, left the band early but the others kept the S Club brand alive until 2004, changing their names to ''S Club 8'' once S Club split in 2003. The group also had a small role in ''Viva S Club''. S Club 8 went on to film CBBC show ''I Dream''[18] however in 2004, the group disbanded.
★ Tina - Solo career underway with previous presenting experience that she has done with Sky TV.
★ Paul - Since leaving S Club, he joined his old high-school band Skua. However, they broke up soon afterwards. Then, he joined Charlie Bullitt but in November 2005, the band broke up.[19] Paul also dated fellow band member Hannah for five years.
★ Jon - Starred in Les Misérables on the West End [20]
★ Bradley - Joined the band Upper Street as part of MTV's Totally Boyband. However, after their debut single only reached #35 the band split up in 2006.
★ Jo - After releasing a solo album in October 2005, Jo appeared on Celebrity Big Brother.
★ Hannah - Currently filming the second season of ITV1 drama Primeval. [21]
★ Rachel - Two albums completed and is hoping to launch a career in acting. [22]
Main articles: S Club discography
1. Seven up for pop fame
2. Daydream Relivers - British import, 'S Club 7' television program, about a performing group by the same name, is coming to the US
3. VivaSClub.com
4. VivaSClub.com
5. Eliot Kennedy Discography
6. BRIT Awards.com Winners 2000
7. S Club 7 stars found with drugs
8. S Club 7 win Record of the Year 2001
9. BRIT Awards.com Winners 2002
10. 'I Sang with S Club 7'
11. S Club 7 pair admit secret love
12. Paul leaves S Club 7
13. Jo's NOT leaving S Club despite back problems
14. S Club deny split rumours
15. S Club to split up
16. R Kelly beats S Club
17. S Club Juniors reach for the stars
18. S Club 8 to star in new CBBC show
19. Ex-S Club star leaves new group
20. 18 Years Young, Les Miserables is on the move
21. Primeval spoilers
22. Rachel takes classes in LA stardom
★ All Music Guide
★ Viva S Club [Fan Site]
★ Cool S Club [Fan Site]
★ S Club Heaven [Fan Site]
★ S Club 8trix [Fan Site]
★ S Club Media [Fan Site]
★ sclubHQ.com [Fan Site]
★ S Club Complete Worldwide Discography [Complete discography including S Club 8 and all the solo releases]
'S Club', formerly known as S Club 7, were a BRIT Award-winning English pop group created by former Spice Girls manager Simon Fuller, who rose to fame via their own BBC television programme.
History
1999-2000: Miami 7/S Club
S Club 7 were created by Simon Fuller in April 1999 and first came to public attention through their 1999 television series, Miami 7.[1] It is unknown where the name ''S Club'' originated, however certain suggestions have been that the members simply liked that the letter 'S' had many words that began with it. The innocents abroad: S Club 7's America The show first aired on CBBC on BBC One and was a children's sitcom based around the seven members living together in Miami in search of fame in America. During each episode, the members would perform one of the songs from their album S Club. It was created and partially written by Kim Fuller, who also created and wrote the Spice Girls' film ''Spiceworld: The Movie''. The show was also launched in the United States,[2] where it originally aired on Fox Family, later on ABC Family, and was retitled ''S Club 7 in Miami''. The show was an instant success and was watched by 90 million viewers in over 100 different countries. S Club reach for the top The group also filmed two TV specials between the first two series of their show. The first, ''Back to the '50s'', told the story of how the group found themselves back in 1959 when their mileometer tipped over 99,999 miles.[3] The second, ''Boyfriends & Birthdays'', told the story of when Rachel's boyfriend gave her an ultimatum of her boyfriend or the band.[4] These specials aired on CITV, rather than CBBC.
With the group firmly in the public eye, they released their debut single, "Bring it All Back" on June 9, 1999. It was the uptempo theme music to Miami 7, written by Eliot Kennedy, who had previously worked with the Spice Girls and Take That.[5] The single reached #1 in the UK and was made platinum. On September 20, 1999, the group's second single, the Stargate-produced "S Club Party", was released. It had a peak position of #2 in the UK, reaching #1 in New Zealand. Following the success of their first two singles, the group released their debut album, S Club in October 1999. The album peaked in the UK charts at #2, but was still certified 2xPlatinum; the album reached Gold status when released in the USA.
In December 1999, a double A-side single was released. It featured the ballad, co-written by Cathy Dennis, "Two in a Million" and retro-styled, uptempo "You're My Number One". "Two in a Million" was the first single where Jo O'Meara took the vocals, setting the standard for future S Club releases. The single peaked at #2 in the UK charts. Miami 7 also included some non-released tracks, such as "Down at Club S" and "We Can Work It Out".
2000-2001: LA 7/7
In February 2000, the group won the 'British Breakthrough Act' award at the 2000 BRIT Awards.[6] In April 2000, S Club's second TV series, LA 7 (renamed ''S Club 7 in LA'' in the US), was released. The series saw the group depart Miami and move to Los Angeles to seek a record deal. The series introduced the song "Reach", another retro-styled uptempo track, which was again co-written by Cathy Dennis and aired as the main theme tune to the second series. Released as a single in May, it reached #2 on the UK chart and became, arguably, one of the group's most successful singles, paving the way for the group's second album, ''7'' which was released on June 12, 2000. This album was a departure from overtly pop stylings of ''S Club'', with tracks styled more towards R&B than the traditional nineties pop sound of their debut album. The album reached #1 in the UK charts and became certified 3xPlatinum. The second single from the album, '"Natural", featured lead vocalist Rachel Stevens. Remixed from the album version, the single reached #3 in September 2000. In November 2000, S Club were invited to provide the official song for the UK's BBC Children in Need Campaign 2000 and so a new song, the ballad, "Never Had a Dream Come True" was recorded. After topping the UK charts in November 2000, the song was added to a re-release of the ''7'' album, along with another new track, a cover of Stevie Wonder's "Lately".
On March 20, 2001, Paul, Jon and Bradley were cautioned after being caught with cannabis in London's West End. The three were cautioned by police at Charing Cross Police Station but released without charge.[7]
2001-2002: Hollywood 7/Sunshine
Hannah and Paul kiss in ''Hollywood 7''
"Never Had a Dream Come True" had marked a more mature direction for the group who, retaining their pop sensibilities, broadened their appeal to a more adult audience. However, it was their next single which really proved to their breakthrough in this respect. "Don't Stop Movin'" was a dance/pop track which owed more than a little for its style to Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean". It was released in April 2001 and was made the group's third number one single. Although it was knocked off the top the following week by Geri Halliwell's single "It's Raining Men", it re-occupied the top spot two weeks later for a week after Geri went down to the number two placing. The group won the Record of the Year 2001, for "Don't Stop Movin'",[8] and in February 2002, the single also won the group their second BRIT Award for 'Best British Single'.[9]
There was then a longer than usual gap before a further single was released. After proposals to release "Reach"-esque "You", S Club were invited once again be involved in the Children in Need campaign, and so a ballad was felt more appropriate. Hence the next single, in November 2001, was "Have You Ever". This song was co-written by Ivor Novello Award-winning song writers Chris Braide and Cathy Dennis. The performance on the night featured many primary school children who had pre-recorded their own versions of the chorus.[10] The single became their fourth number one and acted as an introduction to the group's third album, ''Sunshine'', which was released on November 26, 2001. As well as "Never Had a Dream Come True", "Don't Stop Movin'", and "Have You Ever", it included a number of other tracks, such the Rachel Stevens-led "Show Me Your Colours", and "Stronger", an uptempo club track with lead vocals by Tina Barrett. On February 11, 2002, the group finally released "You", which was the theme song to the third series of their TV show, Hollywood 7 (''S Club 7 in Hollywood'' in the US). The third series saw the group, again, relocate to Hollywood. The series also saw an on-screen kiss between Hannah Spearritt and Paul Cattermole, who had begun dating in real life.[11]
"Stronger" was to become the group's tenth single, but was pulled when Paul announced his departure.
2002-2003: Viva S Club/Seeing Double
In March 2002, before the launch of their fourth series Viva S Club, Paul Cattermole announced he was leaving the group to join a nu-metal band formed by his school-friends. He remained with S Club until June and continued to date fellow member Hannah Spearritt.[12] Paul featured in five of the thirteen episodes of Viva S Club, before leaving the group who had, in the show, moved to Spain.
The remaining six members stayed together under the name ''S Club'', releasing a further album, ''Seeing Double'' on November 25, 2002. This album, preceded by the single "Alive", the theme tune to Viva S Club, built upon the strengths of the group's earlier work and adopted a pop/dance approach with an R&B feel on several of the tracks. However, the album stalled at number 17 on the UK charts and no further singles were immediately forthcoming as O'Meara was immobilised due to a serious back condition.[13]
Bradley hinted that the band was thinking about life after S Club in February 2003, saying to Sneak magazine, "We could decide to split after the tour if we wanted to."
In April 2003, S Club released their movie ''Seeing Double''. The film's release was marked by rumours that the group were about to split, which were quickly denied by the group.[14] However, on April 21, 2003, the rumours were confirmed when it was announced that, after a final single and greatest hits album, S Club would part ways.[15] The final single was a double A-side, coupling "Love Ain't Gonna Wait for You" (from ''Seeing Double'') with a new ballad, "Say Goodbye". Like their first single, "Bring it All Back," "Say Goodbye" saw lead vocals shared around the group. The single reached #2 in the UK, beaten to the top spot by R. Kelly's ''Ignition (Remix)'',[16] and was included on S Club's Greatest Hits album, ''Best - The Greatest Hits'', released in June 2003. This compilation brought together the group's releases with a previously unreleased track, "Everybody Get Pumped" and ''7'' track "Bring the House Down". The group eventually split up after the release of "Say Goodbye" on May 31, 2003.
S Club Juniors / S Club 8
Main articles: S Club 8
In Autumn 2001, A CBBC television show, ''S Club Search'', invited children to audition to form a younger version of the band. The band were to be chosen to sing and dance on tour with S Club 7 on their 2001 UK tour.[17] The 9 children who went onto form the band named themselves ''S Club Juniors''. One of them, Connor, left the band early but the others kept the S Club brand alive until 2004, changing their names to ''S Club 8'' once S Club split in 2003. The group also had a small role in ''Viva S Club''. S Club 8 went on to film CBBC show ''I Dream''[18] however in 2004, the group disbanded.
Post-S Club
★ Tina - Solo career underway with previous presenting experience that she has done with Sky TV.
★ Paul - Since leaving S Club, he joined his old high-school band Skua. However, they broke up soon afterwards. Then, he joined Charlie Bullitt but in November 2005, the band broke up.[19] Paul also dated fellow band member Hannah for five years.
★ Jon - Starred in Les Misérables on the West End [20]
★ Bradley - Joined the band Upper Street as part of MTV's Totally Boyband. However, after their debut single only reached #35 the band split up in 2006.
★ Jo - After releasing a solo album in October 2005, Jo appeared on Celebrity Big Brother.
★ Hannah - Currently filming the second season of ITV1 drama Primeval. [21]
★ Rachel - Two albums completed and is hoping to launch a career in acting. [22]
Discography
Main articles: S Club discography
Albums
| Album | Statistics | Singles |
|---|---|---|
 | '''S Club''' ★ Released: October 4, 1999 (UK) April 11, 2000 (US) January 25, 2000 (CA) ★ Peak Chart Positions: ★ ★ UK '#2' ★ ★ US '#112', US Heatseekers '#1' ★ ★ CAN '#9' ★ BPI Certification: '2x Platinum' ★ RIAA Certification: 'Gold' | '''Singles Released''' ★ "Bring It All Back" ★ "Two in a Million" ★ "You're My Number One" ★ "S Club Party" |
.jpg) | '''7''' ★ Released: June 12, 2000 (UK) December 4, 2000 (UK) re-release November 14, 2000 (US) ★ Peak Chart Positions: ★ ★ UK '#1' ★ ★ US '#69' ★ BPI Certification: '3x Platinum' | '''Singles Released''' ★ "Reach" ★ "Natural" ★ "Never Had a Dream Come True" |
 | '''Sunshine''' ★ Released: November 26, 2001 (UK) ★ Peak Chart Positions: ★ ★ UK '#3' ★ BPI Certification: '2x Platinum' | '''Singles Released''' ★ "Don't Stop Movin'" ★ "Have You Ever" ★ "You" |
 | '''Seeing Double''' ★ Released: November 25, 2002 (UK) ★ Peak Chart Positions: ★ ★ UK '#17' ★ BPI Certification: 'Gold' | '''Singles Released''' ★ "Alive" ★ "Love Ain't Gonna Wait for You" |
 | '''Best - The Greatest Hits''' ★ Released: June 2, 2003 (UK) ★ Peak Chart Positions: ★ ★ UK '#2' ★ BPI Certification: 'Gold' | '''Singles Released''' ★ "Say Goodbye" |
Number-one singles
| 'Year' | 'Title' | 'Chart positions' | 'Album' | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | U.S. | IRE | AUS | NZ | NET | SW | |||
| 1999 | "Bring it All Back" | | | | | | | | ''S Club'' |
| "S Club Party" | | | | | | | | ||
| "Two in a Million/You're My Number One" | | | | | | | | ||
| 2000 | "Never Had a Dream Come True" | | | | | | | | ''7'' |
| 2001 | "Don't Stop Movin'" | | | | | | | | ''Sunshine'' |
| "Have You Ever" | | | | | | | | ||
References
1. Seven up for pop fame
2. Daydream Relivers - British import, 'S Club 7' television program, about a performing group by the same name, is coming to the US
3. VivaSClub.com
4. VivaSClub.com
5. Eliot Kennedy Discography
6. BRIT Awards.com Winners 2000
7. S Club 7 stars found with drugs
8. S Club 7 win Record of the Year 2001
9. BRIT Awards.com Winners 2002
10. 'I Sang with S Club 7'
11. S Club 7 pair admit secret love
12. Paul leaves S Club 7
13. Jo's NOT leaving S Club despite back problems
14. S Club deny split rumours
15. S Club to split up
16. R Kelly beats S Club
17. S Club Juniors reach for the stars
18. S Club 8 to star in new CBBC show
19. Ex-S Club star leaves new group
20. 18 Years Young, Les Miserables is on the move
21. Primeval spoilers
22. Rachel takes classes in LA stardom
External links
★ All Music Guide
★ Viva S Club [Fan Site]
★ Cool S Club [Fan Site]
★ S Club Heaven [Fan Site]
★ S Club 8trix [Fan Site]
★ S Club Media [Fan Site]
★ sclubHQ.com [Fan Site]
★ S Club Complete Worldwide Discography [Complete discography including S Club 8 and all the solo releases]
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