It’s one of the biggest pop songs ever released and this week, the Spice Girls celebrated 25 years of the smash hit that put them on the world stage – ‘Wannabe’.
The track was released on July 8, 1996 and quickly soared to the top of music charts around the world making the group a worldwide sensation spreading catchy tunes and girl power.
The group, made up of Mel B, known as Scary Spice, Emma Bunton – Baby Spice, Mel C – Sporty Spice, Victoria Beckham – Posh Spice and Geri Halliwell (now Horner) – Ginger Spice, went on to sell some 90 million records worldwide.
“Feeling very emotional, what an amazing 25 years it has been,” Emma Bunton wrote on Instagram celebrating the track’s milestone. “Thanks to our wonderful fans for making 5 girls dreams come true, loving the songs that we wrote, copying our dance routines and embracing our individuality!”
To celebrate, the girls released a limited edition ‘Wannabe25’ EP today which includes the original track, the original demo recording, a remix and a demo of the previously unreleased ballad “Feed Your Love”. They also launched the #IAmASpiceGirl campaign asking fans to share memories.
“We wouldn’t be anywhere without you and can’t thank you enough for all the love we’ve had from all of you for two and a half decades,” Mel B wrote on her Instagram page. “We’ve all grown up together and we’ve shared so much.”
