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S Club

S Club, formerly known as S Club 7, were a BRIT Award-winning British pop group created by former Spice Girls manager Simon Fuller. The group - consisting of Tina Barrett, Paul Cattermole, Jon Lee, Cole Carson, Jo O'Meara, Hannah Spearritt and Rachel Stevens - rose to fame by starring in their own CBBC television series, Miami 7 in 1999. Over the four years they were together, S Club 7 had four UK number one singles and one UK number one album. Their musical style also changed from a strong nineties pop sound of their first few singles, to a more dance and R&B approach in their final releases.

S Club 7 were managed by Simon Fuller through 19 Entertainment and were signed to Polydor Records. Overall, they released eleven singles in the UK and worldwide and recorded four studio albums. They also won two BRIT Awards and Record of the Year in 2001. Their series also spawned four series and became popular in 100 different countries being watched by over 90 million viewers.[1]

The group was shaken after, in 2002, Paul Cattermole announced his departure. After he left, the group fought off many rumours that they were to split.[2][3] However, on April 21, 2003, S Club announced live on stage that they were to split up.[4]

History

Formation

Simon Fuller claims to have had the idea of S Club 7 the day after he was fired by the Spice Girls in 1997.[5] The group came together after auditioning from over 10,000 hopefuls.[6] After final tweaks, including the dropping of three original members, Fuller had created S Club 7.[6] It is unknown where the name "S Club 7" originated, however it has been suggested that the members simply liked that the letter 'S' had many words that began with it.[6]

1999-2000: Miami 7/S Club

S Club 7 first came to public attention when they starred in their own 1999 television series, Miami 7.[7] 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. Miami 7 was also launched in the United States,[8] 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.[1] 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 999,999 miles.[9] The second, Boyfriends & Birthdays, told the story of when Rachel's boyfriend gave her an ultimatum of staying with him or remaining with the band.[10] These specials aired on CITV, rather than CBBC.

Template:Sound sample box align left Template:Multi-listen start Template:Multi-listen item Template:Multi-listen item Template:Multi-listen end Template:Sample box endWith 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.[11] The single reached #1 in the UK and was made Platinum. On September 20, 1999, the group's second single, "S Club Party", was released. It was written and produced by Norwegian production team Stargate and 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 Double Platinum; 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: L.A. 7/7

Template:Sound sample box align right Template:Multi-listen start Template:Multi-listen item Template:Multi-listen item Template:Multi-listen end Template:Sample box end In February 2000, the group won the 'British Breakthrough Act' award at the 2000 BRIT Awards.[12] In April 2000, S Club's second TV series, L.A. 7 (renamed S Club 7 in L.A. 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.

"Reach" was released as a single in May 2000 and reached #2 on the UK chart. It 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[1] and became certified Triple Platinum. The second single from the album, '"Natural", featured lead vocalist Rachel Stevens. Remixed from the album version, the single reached #3 in September 2000.

S Club 7 took an active part in promoting several different charities during their time as a band. As well as performing for Children in Need, the band launched, on September 25, 2000[13] a new television series called S Club 7 Go Wild! which saw each band member support an endangered species. Teaming up with the World Wildlife Fund, each member travelled to different destinations worldwide with a hope to raise awareness about the seven endangered creatures, including the Siberian Tiger and the Hyacinth Macaw.[14] In October 2000, the band launched the annual Poppy Appeal Campaign with Dame Thora Hird.[15] S Club 7 also supported Woolworth's Kids First Campaign throughout 1999 and 2000.[16]

In November 2000, S Club 7 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 caught with cannabis in London's Covent Garden. The three were cautioned by police at Charing Cross Police Station and released without charge.[17] As a result, the boys released a public apology stating they were "very stupid" and "very sorry" admitting to having made a "stupid mistake".[18] At the time, BT and Cadbury, who had sponsorship deals with S Club 7, said they were "very disappointed" to learn of the caution but said they would keep their contracts with the band.[18] However, cereal firm Quaker Oats ended talks with 19 Entertainment after learning of the police caution.[19] It was rumoured that merchandising company "PMS International" were to take out an £800,000 lawsuit against the band for declining sales as a direct result of the drugs scandal.[20] However, this came to nothing and any doubts over the future of sponsorship ended when Pepsi signed the band up less than a month after the drugs caution.[21]

In May 2001, S Club 7 began touring for the first time. Their first tour, S Club Party 2001, saw the group sing songs from their first two albums. It was filmed at Manchester M.E.N. Arena and released on DVD on October 29, 2001.

On September 30, 2001, a CBBC television show, S Club Search, invited children to audition to form a younger version of the band. The new group were to be chosen to sing and dance on tour with S Club 7 on their S Club 7 Carnival 2002 tour.[22][23] 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 remained in the group and released seven UK singles and three studio albums.

2001-2002: Hollywood 7/Sunshine

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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. Their next single only reinforced this theory. "Don't Stop Movin'" was a dance/pop track, which was very similar in 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'",[24] and in February 2002, the single also won the group their second BRIT Award for 'Best British Single'.[25]

There was then a longer than usual gap before a further single was released. After proposals to release "Reach"-esque "You", S Club 7 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.[26] 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 as the Rachel Stevens-led "Show Me Your Colours", and "Stronger", an uptempo club track with lead vocals by Tina Barrett.

The group finally released, on February 11, 2002, "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 relocate from Los Angeles to Hollywood. The series also saw an on-screen kiss between Hannah Spearritt and Paul Cattermole, who had begun dating in real life.[27]

"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.[28] 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 S Club Juniors also appeared in several episodes.

In September 2002, a collection of Walt Disney songs covered by pop and rock artists was released. Entitled DisneyMania, S Club recorded Elton John's "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" from the The Lion King. In the song, Jon and Jo take lead vocals.

Template:Sound sample box align left Template:Multi-listen start Template:Multi-listen item Template:Multi-listen item Template:Multi-listen end Template:Sample box end After Paul's departure, 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.[29]

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.[3] However, on April 21, 2003, the rumours were confirmed when it was announced live on stage - during their S Club United tour - that, after a final single and greatest hits album, S Club would part ways.[4] The band cited a mutual split, expressing it was simply a time "to move on and face new challenges".[4] Many fans felt "betrayed" and "disappointed" by the split as the group had denied rumours only two weeks before at the Seeing Double premiere.[30]

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)",[31] 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". S Club eventually split up after the release of "Say Goodbye" on May 26, 2003.

On April 27, 2007, it was reported that Hannah Spearritt's parents had hired lawyers to chase payments owed to them by Simon Fuller and his management company.[32] They claimed that out of the 75 million fortune the band made for Fuller, they only received 150,000 a year of it.[32] There was also controversy when the band had to travel economy class to America and when Fuller didn't turn up for the premiere of Seeing Double.[32] The criticism put to Fuller was similar of that in 1997 when the Spice Girls fired him for being too controlling.[33]

After the group split up, the S Club Juniors rebranded "S Club 8". They also went on to film CBBC show I Dream, releasing their third studio album under the same name.[34] S Club 8 eventually disbanded in 2004.

Musical style

The style of music S Club 7 normally fall under is pop, or more specifically bubblegum pop, as well as manufactured pop. This is certainly the case for their first album, S Club where simple lyrics, three-chord structures and danceable beats define it so. Their first singles focussed on sharing the lyrics around the group, and it wasn't until their third single, "Two in a Million" that Jo O'Meara became known as their lead vocalist. Even their first album had many tracks untypical of the genre. "You're My Number One" and "Everybody Wants Ya" were motown driven[35] as well as "Viva La Fiesta" and "Buenos Tiempos (It's an S Club Thing)", which were "bouncy, salsa-driven Latino songs".[35]

Over the years, their style and direction changed dramatically. Even as early on as 7, the song styles were beginning to change from the traditional pop stylings of "Bring It All Back" to a new, "R&B-lite" sound with the release of "Natural" in 2000.[36] The release of their third album, Sunshine, gave fans the group's biggest change yet. From their "disco-influenced", "Don't Stop Movin'" to their "R&B ballad", "Show Me Your Colours", the album marked a more mature approach for the band.[37]

With the departure of Paul, S Club released their fourth and final album, Seeing Double which contained many songs with styles not yet explored by the group. The group released "Alive" which was a "power-packed dance floor filler",[38] a style which matched that of their final single "Love Ain't Gonna Wait for You". The album also contained many other dance tracks and songs far removed from their original bubblegum pop stylings, such as the "sex for the CBBC generation" in "Hey Kitty Kitty".[39] Although, in one review, referring to "Gangsta Love", "S Club's spiritual home is the suburban disco, not urban underground clubs, and their attempt to go garage on "Gangsta Love" ends up amusing rather than authentic".[40]

Of course, throughout their releases, S Club 7 always kept their original pop roots including "Reach",[36] "You"[37] and "Say Goodbye".

After S Club

Tina Barrett has kept a relatively low profile since the split. When they first announced they were to break up, she expressed interest in working on a solo career.[41] However, Tina hasn't released any new material other than two songs on her MySpace. In August 2003, a doctor's son was jailed for six months after sending threatening e-mails to Tina.[42] In 2004, she was also romantically linked to David Schwimmer.[43] However, this romance wasn't taken any further when he moved back to America.[44]

Since leaving S Club 7 in June 2002, Paul Cattermole joined his old nu-metal, high-school band Skua. However, they broke up soon afterwards. Then, he joined Charlie Bullitt but in November 2005, the band broke up.[45] Paul also dated fellow band member Hannah for five years.[27] More recently, he has also released four tracks on his official MySpace. On the site, he expresses interest in releasing an album in 2008.

Jon Lee stuck to his expressed interest in theatre[41] when he signed up to appear in Les Misérables on the West End in 2004.[46] He played Marius Pontmercy in the production. He also has a MySpace which features four solo songs. Jon is also set to appear as the voice of Max in an animated version of Enid Blyton's Famous Five. Jon will also appear in an updated version of James Hick's Telstar where he will play Billy Fury.[47]

Instead of wanting a solo career, Bradley McIntosh wanted to focus on production and writing.[41] However, nothing was heard of him until he joined four other ex-pop stars for MTV's Totally Boyband creating the band Upper Street. After their debut single only reached #35, the group became very quiet and it's presumed that they split up after the departure of their manager Jonathan Shalit.[48] Bradley also has his own MySpace page with four unreleased solo songs.

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Jo, when she took part in Celebrity Big Brother.

Jo O'Meara took time out after S Club because of a serious back condition.[29] On October 3, 2005 she released her debut solo single, "What Hurts The Most" and album, Relentless. Her single disappointingly went to #13 and her album charted even poorer at #47. After her disappointing album sales, Jo went back to her hobby of dog breeding. In 2006, she came third place in BBC talent show Just the Two of Us with partner Chris Fountain.[49] It wasn't until January 2007 that Jo became fully back into the public eye. She appeared on Celebrity Big Brother and was involved in the race row. It was alleged that she, along with Jade Goody and Danielle Lloyd, took part in racial bullying towards Shilpa Shetty.[50] After the event, it was reported that Jo had received death threats[51] and attempted suicide.[52] Since then, Jo has made no public appearances except at a gala performance for Comic Relief.[53]

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Hannah starring in Primeval.

Two days after the split, Hannah Spearritt auditioned for a role in Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London with Frankie Muniz.[54] She won the role of Emily Sommers and her first acting role post-S Club. She also had a role as Joan in horror franchise Seed of Chucky and also appeared in BBC's Blessed and independent short film Little Lily. More recently, in February 2006, she landed a lead role in ITV sci-fi drama series Primeval as Abby Maitland. The first series of the show is available on region 2 DVD and the second series has been filmed and is due to be shown next year.[55] After breaking up with Paul, she got together with Primeval co-star Andrew-Lee Potts and moved in with him.[56] Hannah also appeared as the murder victim, Tilly Rice, in an ITV production of Agatha Christie's At Bertram's Hotel. Hannah has expressed no interest in starting a solo career since the band split.

Rachel Stevens has perhaps carved the most successful solo career out of all the former S Club 7 members. Less than a month after the group disbanded, Rachel signed a £1 million record contract with Polydor Records and re-signed with Simon Fuller.[57] Her first single, "Sweet Dreams My LA Ex", was released on September 15, 2003 and reached #2 in the UK. Her first studio album, Funky Dory was released on September 29, 2003 and reached #9. Rachel went on to release six more UK singles and a second album, which reached #12 in the charts. She has released no new material since 2005. More recently, Rachel has expressed an interest in launching an acting career[58] after briefly appearing in Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo and Spider-Plant Man for the Comic Relief 2005 campaign.

In September 2007, Rachel claimed she would never rule out an S Club reunion,[59] but with Hannah's Primeval commitments and Jo's ruined public image, it is unlikely this will happen in the near future.

Discography

Albums

Year Album Chart positions United Kingdom
UK US sales certification
1999 S Club 2 112 600,000 Double Platinum
2000 7 1 69 900,000 Triple Platinum
2001 Sunshine 3 600,000 Double Platinum
2002 Seeing Double 17 300,000 Platinum
2002 Don't Stop Movin' 1
2003 Best - The Greatest Hits 2 300,000 Platinum

1 U.S. release only

Number-one singles

Year Single Chart positions Album
UK U.S. IRE AUS NZ NET SW
1999 "Bring It All Back"
1
-
3
3
1
4
2
S Club
"S Club Party"
2
-
9
-
1
-
39
"Two in a Million/You're My Number One"
2
-
8
23
1
-
95
2000
 "Reach"
"Never Had a Dream Come True"
1
10
2
-
31
-
-
7
2001 "Don't Stop Movin'"
1
-
1
2
3
-
1
Sunshine
"Have You Ever"
1
-
4
48
20
-
40

See also

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