Melanie C Wins Global Impact Award as 'Wannabe' Marks 30 Years and 8 Million Sales
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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 10
Melanie C Wins Global Impact Award as 'Wannabe' Marks 30 Years and 8 Million Sales
3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 10
Summary
Melanie C said the Spice Girls' 'Wannabe' anniversary was a "very emotional day" after collecting the global impact award at the Silver Clef Awards in London.
The 52-year-old recalled the single's breakout in 1996, when it jumped from an expected No. 6 debut to No. 3, then spent 7 weeks at No. 1.
'Wannabe' sold more than 8 million copies worldwide and helped launch the band's "Girl Power" message, which Melanie C said exceeded anything the group imagined.
The charity awards also honored Pink, Lily Allen and Jessie J, while raising money for Nordoff and Robbins, which funds music therapy for people with conditions including dementia, autism and brain injuries.