Emma Bunton's Spice Girls cover attains her initial solo success peak on a single chart
Emma Bunton, a notable member of the Spice Girls, had an extraordinary run on the U.K. charts, marking one of the most successful periods in pop history for any group. Among their numerous hits, "2 Become 1" stands out as a sentimental favorite, often praised for its slower tempo. Decades after its release, this song continues to resonate with the British public.
Recently, Bunton decided to revisit "2 Become 1" and record a solo version. She enlisted the help of the Budapest Scoring Orchestra to add a fresh twist to the track, breathing new life into the iconic title. Fans, both of Bunton and the Spice Girls, appreciate her latest effort, and it's been generating significant interest since its release just before Christmas.
The revamped "2 Become 1" has made a notable impact in the U.K., climbing its way onto two different charts. On the Official Singles Downloads list, it debuted at the 50th position, while on the Official Singles Sales chart, it made an entry six spots lower.
This new version of "2 Become 1" has awarded Bunton an exclusive achievement as a solo artist in the U.K. It marked her first appearance on the list of top-selling songs in the country, a feat she had achieved several times with the Spice Girls, but never as a solo artist, despite maintaining an active solo career.
On the Official Singles Downloads chart, Bunton also doubled her previous number of victories. "2 Become 1" gave her only her second placement on the list of the most-downloaded songs in the country. This milestone comes almost 20 years after her first entry, with "Downtown" debuting at number 15 in late 2006.
Surprisingly, the original "2 Become 1" failed to make an appearance on the Official Singles Sales chart when it was first released by the Spice Girls. To date, they've only managed to score three hits on this purchase-driven chart, given their significant popularity. They only made their inaugural appearance on the list in 2020, followed by another two entries each year.
It seems that Bunton's cover of the beloved Spice Girls track has ignited renewed interest in the girl group, leading to a return to the charts for their Greatest Hits compilation. This collection re-entered the Official Album Downloads chart, landing at the 89th spot. In its 221-week run on this top 100 list, it reached as high as the fourth position.
Emma Bunton's solo rendition of "2 Become 1" has led to her first entry on the U.K.'s list of top-selling songs as a solo artist, surpassing her previous achievements with the Spice Girls in this regard. This new version of the song has also earned Bunton her second placement on the Official Singles Downloads chart, nearly two decades after her initial success with "Downtown." Unfortunately, the original "2 Become 1" by the Spice Girls did not make it onto the Official Singles Sales chart when it was first released. However, the group's renewed popularity due to Bunton's solo version has resulted in a return of their Greatest Hits compilation to the Official Album Downloads chart. Emma Bunton's solo version of "2 Become 1" has also performed well on the U.K. charts, with an entry on the Official Singles Downloads chart and a slightly lower position on the Official Singles Sales chart. The success of this rerelease has sparked interest in Bunton's solo music, with fans and critics alike praising her collaboration with the Budapest Scoring Orchestra on the track. Her latest effort has even made it onto the charts, garnering significant attention since its release just before Christmas.
