"A Song for the Lovers" is a song by English singer-songwriter Richard Ashcroft,included as the opening track on his 2000 album,Alone with Everybody,as well as his first solo single following the break-up of the Verve. The song was released on 3 April 2000 as the first single from the album in the United Kingdom and Australia. "A Song for the Lovers" was originally written by Richard Ashcroft as a demo track for the Verve's studio album Urban Hymns;three different versions were recorded,but the song did not make the final cut. It was inspired by Joy Division's "Love Will Tear Us Apart".
"If That Were Me" is a song by English recording artist Melanie C. It was co-written and produced by Rick Nowels for her solo debut studio album Northern Star (1999). The song's lyrics address the issue of homelessness. Selected as the album's fifth and final single,"If That Were Me" was released on 27 November 2000. The song peaked at number 18 on the UK Singles Chart,becoming Melanie C's first solo single not to reach the top five. The proceeds from its sale went to the Kandu Arts charity.
"Take My Breath Away" is a song by English singer-songwriter Emma Bunton. Written by Bunton,Steve Mac,and Wayne Hector,it was released on 27 August 2001 in the United Kingdom as the second single from Bunton's debut solo album,A Girl Like Me (2001). The single debuted and peaked at number five on the UK Singles Chart. The accompanying music video was shot in Sardinia,Italy,and was directed by Greg Masuak.
"Goin' Down" is a song by British singer-songwriter Melanie C. Written by Melanie C,Julian Gallagher,and Richard Stannard for her debut solo album Northern Star (1999),the song was produced by Marius De Vries. "Goin' Down" was released as Melanie C's debut solo single in September 1999 and reached the top 10 in the United Kingdom,where it became her first top-five hit as a solo artist. The song also reached the top 30 in Australia,peaking at number 25. According to Melanie C,the song was inspired by "Song 2" by Blur.
"Pure Morning" is a song by British alternative rock band Placebo,released as the lead single from their second album,Without You I'm Nothing (1998),in August 1998. Along with "Nancy Boy",it is Placebo's highest-charting single on the UK Singles Chart,peaking at number four. It was also successful in the United States,reaching number 19 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. Elsewhere,the song reached the top 50 in Australia,Canada,Iceland,Ireland and New Zealand. In October 2017,the song was certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).
"Honey to the Bee" is a song by English singer Billie from her debut studio album,Honey to the B (1998). It was released on 22 March 1999 and debuted at number three on the UK Singles Chart,which became its peak position. It was not a hit in mainland Europe,but it became one of Billie's highest-charting songs in Australia and New Zealand,reaching number six in the former country and number five in the latter. In Australia,it was the 48th-best-selling song of 1999.
"If You Come Back" is a song by English boy band Blue,released as the third single from their debut studio album,All Rise (2001). It was written by Ray Ruffin,Nicole Formescu,Ian Hope,and Lee Brennan of boy band 911. The song topped the UK charts for one week becoming their second consecutive number one single release and has received a silver sales status certification for sales of over 200,000 copies in the UK.
"Girlfriend" is a song by English singer and actress Billie,released in October 1998 as the second single from her debut album,Honey to the B (1998). It reached number one in the United Kingdom,making her the youngest and first female solo singer to reach the top spot with her first two singles. Outside the UK,"Girlfriend" peaked at number two in New Zealand and reached the top 20 in Ireland. On the American track listing for Honey to the B,the radio mix replaces the original album version. The B-side,"Love Groove",is also included on Honey to the B.
"Not Over You Yet" is a song by American singer Diana Ross from her 20th studio album,Every Day Is a New Day (1999). It was written by 'Zavy Kid' Malik Pendleton and Kenneth Kelly and produced by the former,Brian Rawling,and Mark Taylor. EMI and Ross Records released the song as the second single from the album on October 25,1999. It was her final hit single of the 1990s in the United Kingdom,peaking at number nine on the UK Singles Chart. The single also reached number six in Hungary,and number 67 in Germany,and number 74 in the Netherlands. A music video was produced for promotional purposes. Ross performed the song on the ITV special An Audience with Diana Ross,recreating elements of the music video with choreography.
"Nancy Boy" is a song by British alternative rock band Placebo,released on 20 January 1997,as the fourth single from their debut self-titled album,released on Hut Records. As with their first single "Come Home",the single edit is a re-recorded version,noticeably different from the album version. "Nancy Boy" contains themes of drugs,sex,gender confusion and bisexuality. "Nancy Boy" became their breakthrough single,peaking at number four in the UK Singles Chart a month after the single's release. While Placebo originally charted at number forty upon its release,after the release of "Nancy Boy" the album re-entered the UK Albums Chart at number five in February,staying on chart for thirteen weeks.
"You Don't Care About Us" is a song by English alternative rock band Placebo. It is the third track from their second studio album,Without You I'm Nothing (1998),and was released as the album's second single on 28 September 1998. The song reached No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart.
"She Wants You" is a song originally performed by Slovak singer Dara Rolins. The song,written by Tim Lawson and Pam Sheyne,was issued on Rolins' studio album What You See Is What You Get in 1996. The song then became a hit single in 1998 when English singer turned actress Billie covered it.
"Right Now" is the debut single of English girl group Atomic Kitten from their first album of the same name (2000). The song was re-recorded twice:once for the album's 2001 re-issue with new member Jenny Frost and again in 2004 for the group's Greatest Hits album. The 2004 version,titled "Right Now 2004",proved to be a greater international chart success. The song was written by Atomic Kitten founders and Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark members Andy McCluskey and Stuart Kershaw.
"A Little Bit More" is a song written and performed by American musician Bobby Gosh,released on his 1973 album Sitting in the Quiet. American rock band Dr. Hook recorded the first hit version which was released as a single in 1976. It charted at number 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and spent two weeks at number nine on the Cash Box Top 100. It reached number two on the UK Singles Chart in July 1976 for five consecutive weeks,being held from the top spot by Elton John and Kiki Dee's "Don't Go Breaking My Heart". It was Dr. Hook's joint second-best UK chart placing,matching "Sylvia's Mother" and surpassed only by "When You're in Love with a Beautiful Woman".
"Maybe" is a single from American band N*E*R*D's second studio album,Fly or Die (2004). The song features Lenny Kravitz on guitar and Questlove on drums. It peaked at number 25 in the United Kingdom,number 31 in Ireland,and number 34 in the Netherlands. The song was featured in an iPod commercial that also promoted the song.
"Dream of Me (Based on Love's Theme)" is a song by English electronic band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD),released in July 1993 by Virgin Records as the second single from their ninth studio album,Liberator (1993). The song uses a sample from "Love's Theme",a 1973 instrumental piece recorded by Barry White's Love Unlimited Orchestra. It was remixed by Gregg Jackman for release as a single and reached the top 30 in Belgium,the Netherlands,and the United Kingdom.
"Bubblin'" is a song by English boy band Blue. The song was released as the fourth and final single from their third studio album,Guilty (2003). Uncredited on the song is girl group L.A.D.É.,who performs the rap verse. It was released as a single on 28 June 2004 in the United Kingdom,where it reached nine on the UK Singles Chart. It also became a top-ten hit in Switzerland and Wallonia,as well as a top-five hit in Hungary and Italy. A French version of the song featuring Linkup,titled "You and Me Bubblin'",was released in France and peaked at number 13.
"Will You Wait for Me?" is a song by British singer-songwriter Kavana. The ballad was released on 8 March 1999 as the third single from his second album,Instinct (1998). The song peaked at number 29 on the UK Singles Chart and at number 22 on the New Zealand Singles Chart. The track is one of Kavana's personal favourites in his repertoire.
"The Day We Find Love" is a song by English boy band 911. It was released in the United Kingdom through Virgin Records on 10 February 1997 as the fourth single from their debut studio album,The Journey (1997). The song debuted at number four on the UK Singles Chart.
"Woman" is a song by Swedish singer-songwriter Neneh Cherry from her third studio album,Man (1996). Written by Cherry,her husband Cameron McVey,and Jonathan Sharp,the song was created as a take on American singer James Brown's 1966 hit "It's a Man's Man's Man's World". The song's lyrics describe the difficulties women face in life,allowing Cherry to be seen as an empowering female recording artist. Released on 22 July 1996 by Hut and Virgin,"Woman" became a chart hit in Europe and Australia,reaching the top 10 in Finland,Hungary,Iceland,the United Kingdom,and the Wallonia region of Belgium.
