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Ranked: Top 15 girl group singles of the past two decades

Boy bands are officially over

By Joshua Haigh

Over the years we’ve seen Trump as president, Gemma Collins become a global star and Brexit. But while everything else has gone to shit, there’s one thing we can always rely on: girl groups. 

Since the late 90s we’ve seen groups come and go, but they’ve not stopped delivering truly life changing bops along the way. What is it about girl bands outdoing boy bands musically without even trying? 

We’ve compiled a list of the best girl group singles of the past two decades (from 1997 onwards which means bands like En Vogue and Spice Girls just miss out) so take a look below to be reminded of some absolute classics: 

Oh and if you don’t agree, then let us know your additions on Twitter and Facebook!

 

1.All Saints – Never Ever

 

2. Destiny’s Child – Say My Name

 

3. Girls Aloud – Biology

 

4. Sugababes – Freak Like Me

  

5. Fifth Harmony – Work From Home

 

6. Girls Aloud – No Good Advice

 

7. All Saints – Pure Shores

 

8.Little Mix – Move

 

9. GRL – Ugly Heart

 

10. Little Mix – Touch

 

11. Neon Jungle – Braveheart 

 

12. Saturdays – All Fired Up 

 

13 . Pussycat Dolls – Beep

 

14. TLC – No Scrubs

15. The 411 – Dumb