Too Much of a good thing? The Spice Girls are divided over plans to release album of their unheard songs

By Georgina Littlejohn


Spice no more: The girls, seen here on their reunion tour in 2007, are divided over plans to release an album of unheard songs


They have all managed to forge successful solo careers since they went their separate ways a decade ago.

But despite a reunion tour four years ago, it would seem that not all of the Spice Girls are keen to keep revisiting their pop star days.

According to reports, the girl band are divided over plans to release an album of previously unheard songs.


Mel C and Mel B are behind putting out 60 tracks that have been recorded over the last 15 years.

They both believe there are at least four surefire number one singles among the list of tracks.

But the remaining three members - Victoria Beckham, Emma Bunton and Geri Halliwell - are against the idea, reports the Mirror.

Backing the plan: Melanie Chisholm and Melanie Brown want to release the album of new songs


Beckham, known as Posh Spice, wants to now concentrate on her fashion career while Bunton - Baby Spice - and Halliwell - Ginger Spice - have taken their former manager's Simon Fuller's stance and agreed that it's not the right time.

And according to sources, the plans have caused friction between the five girls, and one insider said: 'From a possible 60 tracks, three or four would be guaranteed No1s and there's definitely a solid album's worth from the songs.'

And the source added that even though the album would make millions, it's not about the money for the two Mels.

In the past: Emma Bunton and Geri Halliwell have taken former manager Simon Fuller's stance and said it's not the right time to release the unheard tracks


The source added: 'Both Melanies want to open up the band to a new generation of fans and keep the memory of the Spice Girls alive.

'They also believe it's sound commercial sense to keep options open for new work down the line.

'But Victoria has a hugely successful career as a designer and is pregnant. She’d rather distance herself from the group to concentrate on that. She’s not keen to revisit the Spice Girls days.

Other projects: Victoria Beckham wants to concentrate on her fourth pregnancy and fashion career


'Also, if Simon Fuller doesn’t feel the timing is right, Emma and Geri don’t want to go against him. But it is safe to say this divide is causing friction within the group.'

During the Spice Girls' six-year reign of the pop charts, they had nine number one singles and two number one albums.

The back catalogue’s release would tie in with the Spice Girl musical Viva Forever, which is backed by all five girls and is due to open in London in 2012.

There is also speculation that if the musical is a success, the girls, who are worth a combined £92million, will plays a one-off gig at next year’s Olympics.


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Source:dailymail