My parents always like to re-tell the entertaining stories of me as a child; from nudie runs to rolling my eyes at my Kinder Christmas play. But my favourite story tells the tale of 1 and a half year old me shaking like a leaf from excitement when the Spice Girls came on the radio. For as long as I can remember I have been a Spice Girls fan and I don’t recall ever not knowing the words to Wannabe. I have always claimed I am BabySpice, mainly due to the fact I am blonde, but I know i am ScarySpice at heart <3 My love for them has carried through all these years so it is about time that I put a spotlight on my favourite Spice Girls songs. I don't even feel like it is necessary to give you the low down on who the Spice Girls are- I will say that I think it should be a compulsory part of Primary and Secondary School education... Here are 5 party-starting, smile inducing songs that have been the soundtrack to my life... 1. Stop– Spiceworld (1997)
This, apparently, was the number 1 song on ‘India’s Karaoke List’ when I was a child. Dad says I was constantly telling people to STOP, then following up with song more lyrics and dance moves
If you don’t know the words to this song- please go to your local GP and get a check up ASAP because something has to be wrong with you…
2. Who Do You Think You Are– Spice (1996)
Another party classic and another song from my karaoke list. This song also leaves a lot of room for lyrically-interpretive dance. Go ahead- try it for yourself!
3. Spice Up Your Life– Spiceworld (1997)
This song makes me feel like a really awesome musical lady James Bond crossed with J-Lo; don’t ask why!
This is one of the most brain-invasive Spice Girls and I don’t even mind when it gets stuck in my head
4. Goodbye– Forever (2000)
The feels, oh the feels. Geri Halliwell had left; 5 had become 4. Every girl’s heart had broken and whilst it was raining salty tears for the remaining SpiceGirls, it was raining men for Geri.
This song is special as can be classified as it doubles as not only a great break-up song, but as a way for the girls to deal with Geri’s departure from the group. If you forgot to wear your waterproof mascara today, I apologise in advance.
Beauty and sadness intertwined
5. Wannabe– Spice (1996)
Ah, the classic- the ultimate SpiceGirls track. It is flawless and beautiful and fun and bubbly and I love it so so so much. I still shake when I hear it come on at a party, and if i have had a little too much to drink, I tend to loose my voice whilst busting some pretty awesome moves.
BONUS SONG
Jennifer Saunders, one of my favourite comedians, became even more of a legend when she combined Spice Girls with Musical Theatre; writing Viva Forever! The Musical.
This is my favourite track from the show. It combines two of the most emotional Spice Girls song to create a tune that hits the feels harder than the feels have ever been hit before.
Jennifer, I thank you for this marvellous creation.
Also, just look at their faces in this video– I cry everytime :'(
I LOVE YOU SPICE GIRLS, I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU
