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Old 06-03-2012, 19:02
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First of all - are Girls Aloud really active? They've been on a break since 2008!

Secondly, Girls Aloud are nobodies in Europe. I wouldn't say there's really a "big" girl group at the moment, but if there's one with potential to hit it big on the European market it's Stooshe - they have that cheeky attitude that us Europeans tend to lap up, but it'll all depend on if Warner decides to launch them here I guess.

Sugababes, like them or not, are the last UK based girl group to hit it big in the European markets (even if they fizzled at the end of 2005 when Mutya left) and the last one to do it on a worldwide scale are the Pussycat Dolls. Girls Aloud aren't even on the radar outside the UK.
I'm sorry i was referring to British active girl band - girls aloud are coming back 100% in 2012 so thats why i am including them. I'm even including Atomic Kitten because they've just confirmed they're coming back. The Saturdays and Little Mix are also contenders. We might even see the reformation of the original Sugababes line up.
Out of all those, who realistically will sell the most albums/records this year i think logically it'll be Girls Aloud followed by Little Mix. I do think that makes a case that by the end of the year Girls Aloud will return to pole position.

When i said biggest active girl band please remember i meant BRITISH,so not being part of Europe is irrelevant. Biggest girl band active internationally? perhaps the Veronicas? Dixie Chicks i know it ain't Aloud internationally.

There's been some great girl bands there's no denying that, we all have our preferences, i do mine!
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Old 06-03-2012, 19:38
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Maybe if we all have such opinions we should all vote?

BEST GIRL BAND IN YOUR OWN OPINION
http://poll.pollcode.com/wgj

BEST MEMBER OF A GIRL BAND
http://poll.pollcode.com/wg8h

BEST SONG BY A GIRL BAND
http://poll.pollcode.com/9v6k

BEST ALBUM BY A GIRL BAND
http://poll.pollcode.com/4659

BEST MUSIC VIDEO BY A GIRLBAND
http://poll.pollcode.com/27s3

LEAST FAVE GIRL BAND
http://poll.pollcode.com/789

Its only 1 vote per IP so even i cannot cheat. Who ever wins win the title of each award in thee thread.Lets say this time next week yeah! Spread the word, dont worry i wont give the links to girls aloud fans, please the same with Spice fans. Only pass it on on general music forums no specific fan board for a specific group so we get the most accurate results possible.
Why did you only include Little Mix, Eternal and Bananarama on the "Least Favourite" and not on the "Favourite"?
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Old 06-03-2012, 19:44
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Why did you only include Little Mix, Eternal and Bananarama on the "Least Favourite" and not on the "Favourite"?
And The Supremes. Especially as they were the best girl group of all time.
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Old 06-03-2012, 19:46
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OK I've logged the votes we've had so far for that specific poll and here's a NEW LINK to vote for best girlband
http://poll.pollcode.com/0sg1

That's 7 votes for Spice Girls, 3 votes for Girls Aloud and 1 each for Atomic Kitten and Sugababes that will be added on.

Because i cannot edit my original voting link post on the previous page any further votes on the original poll will be added on to these results.
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Old 06-03-2012, 19:50
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BEST GIRL BAND IN YOUR OWN OPINION
http://poll.pollcode.com/0sg1 [NEW LINK]

BEST MEMBER OF A GIRL BAND
http://poll.pollcode.com/wg8h

BEST SONG BY A GIRL BAND
http://poll.pollcode.com/9v6k

BEST ALBUM BY A GIRL BAND
http://poll.pollcode.com/4659

BEST MUSIC VIDEO BY A GIRLBAND
http://poll.pollcode.com/27s3

LEAST FAVE GIRL BAND
http://poll.pollcode.com/789
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Old 06-03-2012, 19:51
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OK I've logged the votes we've had so far for that specific poll and here's a NEW LINK to vote for best girlband
http://poll.pollcode.com/0sg1
Thanks
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Old 06-03-2012, 20:50
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who is clea? i am assuming tls means tlc?
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Old 07-03-2012, 12:50
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lol.. how tf can you have a poll with any degree of accuracy unless everyone who votes knows material by all the girl groups of the last 50 odd years?..

waste of time.
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Old 08-03-2012, 11:06
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See for me the spice girls were more a brand/marketing exercise I mean there music especially live performances were very limited, they only had a few concerts besides the reunion tour. It wasnt about voices and proving they could sing or dance etc, it was just about making money and promoting girl power worldwide

Girls Aloud to me deserve far more credit, yes they started on a reality show but went on to prove themselves to the Industry and general public. While they havent had worldwide success, i dont think that should take away from theyre success

anyhoo its one of those things that to me just dont compare, I hop GA get back together as there music is what sets them apart ( oh and Xenomania!!)
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Old 08-03-2012, 14:43
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See for me the spice girls were more a brand/marketing exercise I mean there music especially live performances were very limited, they only had a few concerts besides the reunion tour. It wasnt about voices and proving they could sing or dance etc, it was just about making money and promoting girl power worldwide

Girls Aloud to me deserve far more credit, yes they started on a reality show but went on to prove themselves to the Industry and general public. While they havent had worldwide success, i dont think that should take away from theyre success

anyhoo its one of those things that to me just dont compare, I hop GA get back together as there music is what sets them apart ( oh and Xenomania!!)
They toured for Spiceworld with 100 dates or so.
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Old 08-03-2012, 17:06
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They toured for Spiceworld with 100 dates or so.

Yes!

- Live In Istanbul
1997
2 Shows

- The Spiceworld Tour (seen by 2.1 million fans)
1998
97 Shows

- Christmas In Spiceworld
1999
8 Shows

- The Return Of The Spice Girls
2007/2008
47 Shows
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Old 08-03-2012, 17:15
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Destinys Child are the best female group of all time. Fact
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Old 27-03-2012, 03:19
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Oh my, i've been so busy and only just seen this. I am just about to announce all the winners.
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Old 27-03-2012, 03:24
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So basically there's one tie and the rest are quire clear winners.

Amazing 100+ votes combined across all 6 categories
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Old 27-03-2012, 03:29
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I've not had a look at this for ages, its had enough time for votes now so time to announce results!!!!!!!!
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Old 27-03-2012, 03:40
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Here are the results people in detail

Most hated Girl Band
1. Girls Aloud (7 votes) WINNER
2. The Saturdays (6 votes)
3. Atomic Kitten (4 votes)
4. Little Mix (2 votes)

Best Girl Band Music Video
1. Wannabe (12 votes) WINNER!
2. The Promise (6 votes)
3. Push The Button (4 votes)
4. Stop (3 votes)

Best Song By A Girl Band
1. Stop (7 votes) WINNER
2. The Promise (6 votes)
2. Push The Button (6 votes)
3. Wannabe (4 votes)

Best Album by a Girl Band
1. Tangled Up - Girls Aloud (9 votes) WINNER
1. Spice - Spice Girls (9 votes) WINNER
3. Three - Sugababes (5 votes)
4. Spiceworld - Spice Girls (3 Votes)

Best Member of a Girl Band
1. Geri Halliwell (8 votes) WINNER
2. Cheryl Cole (5 votes)
2. Beyonce Knowles (5 votes)
3. Keisha Buchanan/Nadine Coyle (3 vptes)
4. Melanie C & Shaznay Lewis

Best Girl Group of all time (Both polls combined)
Spice Girls 11 & 10 = 21 votes WINNER
Girls Aloud 8 & 7 = 15 votes
Destinys Child 2 & 2 = 4 votes
Sugababes 2 & 1 = 3 votes
Atomic Kitten 1 & 0 = 1 vote
Pussycat Dolls 1 & 0 = 1 vote
The Supremes 1 & 0 = 1 vote
Little Mix 1 & 0 = 1 vote

Winners list below...
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Old 27-03-2012, 03:49
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Winners List - The Girl Band Awards
The Spice Girls dominated the awards taking nearly ever single award. Whilst its suspicious that this may have found its way on a Spice fan site, the results are all counted. Congralations to Girls Aloud for Tangled Up a terrific album. Well done Spice Girls it seems obvious that you are a British institution! There was a lot of love for Girls Aloud and they just got pipped in a few awards, and Sugababes & Destiny's Child showed evidence of strong support.

BEST BRITISH GIRL BAND
The Spice Girls
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MCNTtPAE1A
http://www.youtube.com/watch v=Iq32v...eature=related

BEST MEMBER IN A GIRL BAND
Geri Halliwell
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqXUpe3jlkA

BEST MUSIC VIDEO
''Wannabe'' Spice Girls
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJLIiF15wjQ

BEST SONG
Stop - Spice Girls
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-BagVSee7A

BEST ALBUM
Tangled Up - Girls Aloud
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utcNdeq9SuQ
Spice - Spice Girls
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-BagVSee7A

LEAST FAVE GIRL BAND
Girls Aloud
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMOtX-hmHtg

Thanks for voting everyone!
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Old 27-03-2012, 04:09
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Winners List - The Girl Band Awards
BEST ALBUM
Spice - Spice Girls
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-BagVSee7A
I just voted Spice Girls best album so you can remove the awful Girls Aloud.

Spice Girls were bigger than all the other UK girlbands combined (btw im not a fan of any of this kind of music). They not only were the biggest selling girlband on the planet.. but no girlband has ever been as culturally significant.. that whole Girl Power gimmick was huge. I cannot see a girlband ever repeating what they did.
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Old 27-03-2012, 04:40
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I just voted Spice Girls best album so you can remove the awful Girls Aloud.

Spice Girls were bigger than all the other UK girlbands combined (btw im not a fan of any of this kind of music). They not only were the biggest selling girlband on the planet.. but no girlband has ever been as culturally significant.. that whole Girl Power gimmick was huge. I cannot see a girlband ever repeating what they did.
Ha no more votes are being taken, the poll was open for about 2 weeks so i think i allowed enough time for votes. If 2 people vote for Best song Girls Aloud could take that from Spice...It's just not fair - the votes are good.

It's obvious Spice are liked but there was some love for Girls Aloud there so it wasn't all so bad. It's interesting that the more vanity obsessed groups Girls Aloud and The Saturdays where tied for least liked girl band!

Personally?
Girl band - Girls Aloud
Band member - Nadine Coyle
Least liked - hmm... Destiny's Child (over-rated)
Best song - The Promise
Best album - Tangled Up
Music Video - The Promise!
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Old 27-03-2012, 08:56
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Sugababes actually had hit singles and albums outside of the UK. They are well known in Denmark, Austria, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, New Zealand, and here in Australia. Girls Aloud are virtually non-existent outside of Ireland and the UK.
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Old 27-03-2012, 09:43
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Ha no more votes are being taken, the poll was open for about 2 weeks so i think i allowed enough time for votes. If 2 people vote for Best song Girls Aloud could take that from Spice...It's just not fair - the votes are good.

It's obvious Spice are liked but there was some love for Girls Aloud there so it wasn't all so bad. It's interesting that the more vanity obsessed groups Girls Aloud and The Saturdays where tied for least liked girl band!

Personally?
Girl band - Girls Aloud
Band member - Nadine Coyle
Least liked - hmm... Destiny's Child (over-rated)
Best song - The Promise
Best album - Tangled Up
Music Video - The Promise!
Well i just voted!!!!!
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Old 27-03-2012, 09:47
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Sugababes actually had hit singles and albums outside of the UK. They are well known in Denmark, Austria, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, New Zealand, and here in Australia. Girls Aloud are virtually non-existent outside of Ireland and the UK.
Interesting... Sugababes at least did have some decent songs. Girls Aloud were truly awful.. although they were fit.

Spice Girls are the only truly global UK girlband... the next would be Bananarama who had international success to a smaller degree. The rest are non existent.
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Old 27-03-2012, 21:39
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Ummmm i don't know if this is true, but apparently the saturdays' average singles sales is higher than GA's?
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Old 27-03-2012, 21:54
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Ummmm i don't know if this is true, but apparently the saturdays' average singles sales is higher than GA's?
The Saturdays have released less singles than Girls Aloud in a healthier single sales environment. A majority of Girls Alouds best known work was released from 2003-2005 when single sales were in the pits.

Had Love Machine, Biology, I'll Stand By You and Jump been released in the last few years all would have sailed passed by 600k and Sound of the Underground would have done a million as each of those songs were massive in a poor era for single sales
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Old 27-03-2012, 22:20
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Do NOT get me wrong. I absolutely love some of the hits these girls have had out and I don't want any negative backlash in this thread, just opinions. Both girl bands have released some of the greatest songs. But I think The Sugababes are definitely who I think of when I think 'Britains biggest girl band'. The original line up didn't try and be sexy or anything, they're like Little Mix are now.

I always feel Sugababes are overlooked for this title. Even now I still listen to songs by the original Sugababes line up (and with Heidi).
I think Girls Aloud still had the edge over the Sugababes (whose music I largely preferred).
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