The Spice Girls are celebrating a major milestone – their debut single, ‘Wannabe,’ turns 25!

 

 

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‘Wannabe’ was ranked the 10th biggest Hot 100 hit on the year-end chart in 1997, it’s has accumulated 541 million U.S. streams, and it was No.1 for four weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

 

To celebrate its 25th birthday, Ginger, Scary, Baby, and Sporty took to social media, and showed major love to their career-defining song.

 

 

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“I remember seeing this picture on a poster for the first time in Finchley next to my favourite chicken shop and I knew this was gonna be something very special!” – Emma

 

 

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“Wowza it’s been 25 years!! How unreal is that ! We are blessed to be Spice Girls but we are honoured to have the best fans in the world. 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. We’ve all grown up together and we’ve shared so much which is why we’d like to put you all at the heart of our celebrations so we can celebrate YOU ! Whether you are Scary or Sporty there’s a Spice Girl in all of us.” – Mel B

 

 

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“25 years of ‘Wannabe’. Wow. The song that changed the lives of five girls from Britain.  The first picture was taken in my back garden on a Sunday – we were all listening to the radio together that day we went to number 3 in the charts!! The black and white picture was from our first ever photoshoot! And the famous ring… I bought a gold ring for each of the girls when we first got together, as a symbol of our friendship. It’s a special bond that continues to stand the test of time. I’m so proud of everything we have achieved together, girls. BIG thank you to our amazing fans from all over the world for your support and loyalty. Love, Ginger.” – Geri

 

 

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“25 years! Can you believe it?! With the help of our amazing fans this song catapulted us on our incredible journey, so much love and thanks to you guys today, the wonderful Matt and Biff, and my darling Spice Girls.  So many memories! The Strongroom, St Pancras, those stairs! And backflipping all over the World! Happy Birthday Wannabe! Can’t wait until we Zig a zig ahh again!!!” – Mel C

 

 

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