Y2K POP UNIVERSE

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, all the way from America! I hope this episode finds you well. I wanted to do something special for you and what better way to celebrate Thanksgiving than getting down and dirty with Willa Ford's 2001 single "I Wanna Be Bad"! While this is a certified bop, Willa's career never quite took off in the way she was hoping. In this episode, I provide my expert analysis on why this may be; I cover a cornucopia of topics ranging from Ozempic to Annie Lennox, so get your pumpkin pie ready....we're being bad today.

SONGS FEATURED:

WILLA FORD - I WANNA BE BAD

WILLA FORD FEAT. LADY MAY - A TOAST TO MEN (F*CK THE MEN)

WILLA FORD - SOMEBODY TAKE THE PAIN AWAY

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Although our journey is nearly complete, the album ain't slowin' down. Get back into reality with this uptempo bop that asks the question: is love worth losing yourself over?

SONGS FEATURED:

GIRLS ALOUD - REAL LIFE

GIRLS ALOUD - REAL LIFE (LIVE FROM THE WHAT WILL THE NEIGHBOURS SAY? TOUR)

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Although this was never a single, this song is nothing short of ICONIC. While the word has lost its meaning in this world of social media, it applies to this pop gem. Originally written for Britney Spears' album "In The Zone", this song found itself on Girls Aloud second album "What Will The Neighbours Say?" and we thank the Pop Gods for that!!! This is a beloved fan favorite and I thoroughly enjoyed recording and researching this episode.

SONGS FEATURED:

GIRLS ALOUD - GRAFFITI MY SOUL

PEPLAB - IT'S NOT THE DRUG

SUGABABES - FREAK LIKE ME

GIRLS ALOUD - GRAFFITI MY SOUL LIVE

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We've moved on from the singles to the album tracks on Girls Aloud's second album, and this is when the album really starts to shine. Nurse your hangover and regrets with this jumbo sized episode that also covers into the musicality of one of GA's significant contributors, Moonbaby aka Miranda Cooper.

SONGS FEATURED:

GIRLS ALOUD - DEADLINES & DIETS

GIRLS ALOUD - DEADLINES & DIETS (LIVE FROM THE WHAT WILL THE NEIGHBOURS SAY TOUR 2005)

MOONBABY - DEADLINES & DIETS (DEMO)

MOONBABY - I'M THRU WITH LOVE

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Track 4, "Jump", which was actually from 2003 is featured on this album, which is kind of confusing but more than likely a business move to get more interest in the album. Following that is "Wake Me Up", which is the fifth single from "WWTNS?" and undoubtedly a career highlight and another gem in the crown of Girls Aloud iconic pop masterpieces. Also: biker chicks!!!

SONGS FEATURED:

GIRLS ALOUD - JUMP

GIRLS ALOUD - SOME KIND OF MIRACLE (NEW MIX)

POINTER SISTERS - JUMP (FOR MY LOVE)

GIRLS ALOUD - WAKE ME UP

GIRLS ALOUD - WAKE ME UP (LIVE FROM THE 2013 TEN TOUR)

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Girls Aloud third single from the album "What Will the Neighbours Say?" is their second cover, but my question is....was this actually needed?

SONGS FEATURED:

GIRLS ALOUD - I'LL STAND BY YOU

THE PRETENDERS - I'LL STAND BY YOU

GIRLS ALOUD - I'LL STAND BY YOU (TONY LAMEZMA REMIX)

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I'm back!! Again!! No, but for real this time! On this episode I continue my journey covering Girls Aloud second album, "What Will The Neighbours Say?" I'm on to track 2, which is also single 2 for the Girls, which is "Love Machine". I may have an unpopular opinion on this song, even though it's considered one of their best songs. What do you think?

SONGS FEATURED :

GIRLS ALOUD - LOVE MACHINE

GIRLS ALOUD - LOVE MACHINE / ONE THING (AMERIE COVER)

GIRLS ALOUD - LOVE MACHINE (TONY LAMEZMA REMIX)

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