The summer of 1996 saw a second British invasion. This time they came equipped with platform tennis shoes and extra-thick highlights in their hair. The Spice Girls changed the world that summer with the release of their hit song Wannabe. We quickly learned the words and all we could about Melanie Brown, Melanie Chisholm, Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell, and Victoria Beckham. But we knew them as Scary Spice, Sporty Spice, Baby Spice, Ginger Spice, and Posh Spice. They released Wannabe on July 8, 1996, and the whole world wanted to be their lover.
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The Spice Girls Shared an Ode to the Iconic Tune
The Spice Girls helped a generation of women understand the power of friendship through thick and thin. Even three decades later, the song’s message still stands and gives us the warm, fuzzy feelings from our younger days.
“30 years of Wannabe! Happy birthday to the song that changed our lives forever. Thank you for making it part of your lives for the past three decades,” the Spice Girls shared on Instagram.
The accompanying video is a tribute to girl power and what’s really important. Fans loved seeing the celebration and the throwback moment.
“The best girl group of all time! They set a precedent, spreading a message of love, peace, and respect for everyone—something not often seen today,” a fan wrote. “I really hope you can go on a world tour—you want it, and so do we! Let’s make it happen!”
This fan agreed, writing, “Changing our lives forever since 1996 you girls are everything.”
Some hope this means that a Spice Girls reunion is right around the corner.
“So when is the big announcement coming ? After all it is a huge milestone … I am sure you have planned big things,” a fan asked.
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