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{{short description|2002 single by S Club 7}}
{{Unreferenced|date=December 2009}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2022}}
{{Infobox Single
{{Use British English|date=July 2012}}
| Name = Alive
{{more citations needed|date=December 2009}}
| Cover = SClubAlive.jpg
{{Infobox song
| Artist = [[S Club]]
| name = Alive
| from Album = [[Seeing Double (album)|Seeing Double]]
| cover = SClubAlive.jpg
| B-side = "Discotek"
| alt =
| Released = 18 November 2002 ([[United Kingdom]])
| type = single
| Format = [[CD single]]: Worldwide
| Recorded = [[London]], [[England]]
| artist = [[S Club]]
| Genre = [[Pop music|Pop]], [[Disco]]
| album = [[Seeing Double (album)|Seeing Double]]
| Length = 3:42
| B-side = Discotek
| released = 18 November 2002 (United Kingdom)
| Label = [[Polydor Records|Polydor]]
| recorded = 2002, London, England
| Writer = [[Simon Ellis]]<br /> [[Sheppard Solomon]] <br /> [[Tina Barrett]] (For "Discotek")
| studio =
| Producer = [[Simon Ellis]]
| genre = [[Dance-pop]]
| Last single = "[[You (S Club 7 song)|You]]"<br />(2002)
| length = 3:42
| This single = "'''Alive'''"<br />(2002)
| label = [[Polydor Records|Polydor]]
| Next single = [[Say Goodbye/Love Ain't Gonna Wait for You|"Say Goodbye"/"Love Ain't Gonna Wait for You"]]<br />(2003)
| writer = {{hlist|[[Simon Ellis (record producer)|Simon Ellis]]|[[Sheppard Solomon]]}}
| Misc = {{Audiosample
| producer = Simon Ellis
| Upper caption = Audio sample
| prev_title = [[You (S Club 7 song)|You]]
| Name = Alive
| prev_year = 2002
| Audio file= S Club - Alive.ogg
| next_title = [[Say Goodbye (S Club song)|Say Goodbye]]/[[Love Ain't Gonna Wait for You]]
| next_year = 2003
| misc = {{External music video|{{YouTube|pHdNMZRPduY|"Alive"|link=no}}}} <!-- S Club 7 official channel -->
}}
}}
"'''Alive'''" is a song by [[S Club]], released as a single on 18 November 2002. Called a "power-packed dancefloor thriller" in the ''[[Best: The Greatest Hits of S Club 7|Best]]'' inlay booklet, the track features strong disco beats and samples. "Alive" was the first single to be released under the "S Club" name rather than S Club 7, and it was also the first single to be released without [[Paul Cattermole]]. "Alive" was the penultimate S Club single and apart from the double A-side "[[Say Goodbye (S Club song)|Say Goodbye]]"/"[[Love Ain't Gonna Wait for You]]", was the only track to be released from the fourth album, ''[[Seeing Double (album)|Seeing Double]]''. It reached number five on the [[UK Singles Chart]], their only single not to reach the top three until 2023 release "[[These Are the Days (S Club song)|These Are the Days]]", which failed to chart. The song also served as the main theme for ''[[Viva S Club]]'', the band's final TV series. The B-side, "Discotek" was led and co-written by [[Tina Barrett]], and features on the series finale.
}}

"'''Alive'''" is a song by [[S Club]], released as a single on 18 November 2002. Called a "power-packed dancefloor thriller" in the ''[[Best: The Greatest Hits of S Club 7|Best]]'' inlay booklet, the track features strong disco beats and samples. "Alive" was the first single to be released under the [[S Club]] name rather than S Club 7, and it was also the first single to be released without [[Paul Cattermole]]. "Alive" was the penultimate S Club single and apart from the double A-side "[[Say Goodbye/Love Ain't Gonna Wait for You|Say Goodbye"/"Love Ain't Gonna Wait for You]]", was the only track to be released from the fourth album, ''[[Seeing Double (album)|Seeing Double]]''. It reached #5 in the [[UK Singles Chart]]. The B-side, "Discotek" was led and co-written by [[Tina Barrett]].
The single also features remixes from [[Almighty Records|Almighty]], [[Flip & Fill]] and Bastone & Burnz, as well as a remix by [[Kurtis Mantronik]] for the track "Dance".


==Changes==
==Changes==
There were several changes made to the ''Seeing Double'' album following Jo's illness (a back problem in which she had to take time out of the heavy promo campaigns and gruelling schedules and dance routines). On "Alive", "Love Ain't Gonna Wait for You" and "Dance" the band re-recorded the lead vocals that Jo sung to be performed by Rachel Stevens, so Rachel could take centre stage during promotions. The release was originally planned to have CD1 with Jo, and CD2 with Rachel, but, the idea was later scrapped in favour of Jo's vocals. The song was the poorest charting and selling S Club single in the band's history, peaking at #5 in the UK.
There were several changes made to the ''Seeing Double'' album following [[Jo O'Meara]]'s debilitating back condition, which meant she had to take time out of the heavy promo campaigns and gruelling schedules and dance routines. On "Alive", "[[Love Ain't Gonna Wait for You]]" and "Dance", the band re-recorded O'Meara's lead vocals to be performed by [[Rachel Stevens]] during live promotions. The release was originally planned to have CD1 with O'Meara, and CD2 with Stevens, but, the idea was later scrapped in favour of O'Meara's vocals. The version with Stevens was released on digital platforms on 2 February 2024. The song was the poorest charting and selling S Club single in the band's history, peaking at #5 in the UK. Another note of interest regarding "Alive" was revealed on ''[[CD:UK]]'''s behind the scenes footage of the making of the video where [[Bradley McIntosh]] revealed that the original version of the song showcased [[Paul Cattermole]] on lead vocals rather than himself.
Another thing of interest regarding "Alive" was revealed on CD:UK's behind the scenes footage of the making of the video where Bradley revealed that the original version of the song showcased Paul on lead vocals rather than himself.


==Song information==
==Music video==
The video for "Alive", shot in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], shows the group dancing in the "S" Club. "Alive" is the only music video from S Club not to feature previous band member Paul Cattermole.
===Track listings===
These are the formats and track listings of major single releases of "Alive".


The opening theme for "Viva S Club" features the group dancing to "Alive" in a villa without Cattermole, despite him being credited in 5 episodes of the series.
====CD single pt. 1 (UK)====
# "Alive"
# "Dance"
# "Alive" (Almighty mix)
# "Alive" (CD-ROM video)


In ''[[Seeing Double (2003 film)|Seeing Double]]'', Cattermole can be seen during the shots of the band playing live.
====CD single pt. 2 (UK)====

# "Alive"
==Track listing==
* '''UK CD1'''
# "Alive" (Radio Version)
# "Dance" (Radio Version)
# "Alive" ([[Almighty Records|Almighty]] Mix)
# "Alive" (CD-ROM Video)

* '''UK CD2'''
# "Alive" (Radio Version)
# "Discotek"
# "Discotek"
# "Dance" (Harry's Afro Hut Wonky remix)
# "Dance" (Harry's Afro Hut Wonky Remix)


* '''Cassette'''
==Official versions==
# "Alive" (radio version)
# "Alive" (Radio Version)
# "Alive" (Rachel version)
# "Dance" (Radio Version)
# "Alive" (Almighty mix)
# "Alive" (Almighty Mix)
# "Alive" (Flip & Fill remix)
# "Alive" (Bastone and Burnz Alive n Kik-n mix)
# "Alive" (Girlfriends On Ice Season 6)


* '''Digital Single'''
==Video information==
# "Alive" (Radio Edit)
The video for "Alive" shows the group dancing in the "S" Club. "Alive" is also the only S Club video to not show Paul in some way, shape, or form. In ''[[Seeing Double (film)|Seeing Double]]'', Paul can be seen during the shots of the band playing live. In the music videos for "[[Say Goodbye/Love Ain't Gonna Wait for You|Love Ain't Gonna Wait for You]]" and "[[Say Goodbye/Love Ain't Gonna Wait for You|Say Goodbye]]", Paul can be seen in archive footage and replays of the band's previous videos respectively.
# "Dance" (Radio Version)
# "Discotek"
# "Alive" (Rachel's Lead Vocal Version)
# "Alive" ([[Almighty Records|Almighty]] Mix)
# "Alive" (Flip & Fill Remix)
# "Alive" (Bastone & Burnz Alive-N-Kik-N Mix)
# "Dance" (Harry's Afro Hut Wonky Remix)


==Chart position==
==Charts==
{{col-begin}}
{| class="wikitable"
{{col-2}}
!align="left"|Chart (2002)

!align="left"|Peak<br />position
===Weekly charts===
{|class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
!scope="col"|Chart (2002)
!scope="col"|Peak<br/>position
|-
|-
{{singlechart|Australia|30|artist=S Club 7|song=Alive}}
|align="left"|[[ARIA Charts|Australian ARIA Singles Chart]]
|align="center"|30
|-
|-
|style="background:#col;"!scope="row"|Europe ([[European Hot 100 Singles|Eurochart Hot 100]])<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-and-Media/00s/2002/MM-2002-12-07.pdf|title=Eurochart Hot 100 Singles|magazine=[[Music & Media]]|volume=20|issue=50|page=12|date=7 December 2002|access-date=8 January 2024}}</ref>
|align="left"|[[German Singles Chart]]
|27
|align="center"|74
|-
|-
{{singlechart|Germany|74|artist=S Club 7|song=Alive|songid=5426|}}
|align="left"|[[Irish Singles Chart]]
|align="center"|15
|-
|-
{{singlechart|Ireland2|11|artist=S Club 7|song=Alive}}
|align="left"|[[Swiss Music Charts|Swiss Singles Chart]]
|align="center"|98
|-
|-
|{{singlechart|Scotland|6|date=20021124|artist=S Club 7|song=Alive}}
|align="left"|[[UK Singles Chart]]
|-
|align="center"|5
|{{singlechart|Switzerland|98|artist=S Club 7|song=Alive}}
|-
{{singlechart|UKsinglesbyname|5|artist=S Club 7|artistid=7911}}
|-
|-
|}
|}
{{col-2}}

===Year-end charts===

{|class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
!scope="col"|Chart (2002)
!scope="col"|Peak<br/>position
|-
|style="background:#col;!scope="row"|UK Singles (Official Charts Company)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ukchartsplus.co.uk/ChartsPlusYE2002.pdf|title=The Official Singles Chart 2002|work=[[UKChartsPlus]]|accessdate=21 May 2018}}</ref>
|align="center"|166
|}
{{col-end}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}


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Latest revision as of 09:17, 19 March 2024

"Alive"
Single by S Club
from the album Seeing Double
B-side"Discotek"
Released18 November 2002 (United Kingdom)
Recorded2002, London, England
GenreDance-pop
Length3:42
LabelPolydor
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Simon Ellis
S Club singles chronology
"You"
(2002) 		"Alive"
(2002) 		"Say Goodbye/Love Ain't Gonna Wait for You"
(2003)
Music video
"Alive" on YouTube

"Alive" is a song by S Club, released as a single on 18 November 2002. Called a "power-packed dancefloor thriller" in the Best inlay booklet, the track features strong disco beats and samples. "Alive" was the first single to be released under the "S Club" name rather than S Club 7, and it was also the first single to be released without Paul Cattermole. "Alive" was the penultimate S Club single and apart from the double A-side "Say Goodbye"/"Love Ain't Gonna Wait for You", was the only track to be released from the fourth album, Seeing Double. It reached number five on the UK Singles Chart, their only single not to reach the top three until 2023 release "These Are the Days", which failed to chart. The song also served as the main theme for Viva S Club, the band's final TV series. The B-side, "Discotek" was led and co-written by Tina Barrett, and features on the series finale.

The single also features remixes from Almighty, Flip & Fill and Bastone & Burnz, as well as a remix by Kurtis Mantronik for the track "Dance".

Changes

[edit]

There were several changes made to the Seeing Double album following Jo O'Meara's debilitating back condition, which meant she had to take time out of the heavy promo campaigns and gruelling schedules and dance routines. On "Alive", "Love Ain't Gonna Wait for You" and "Dance", the band re-recorded O'Meara's lead vocals to be performed by Rachel Stevens during live promotions. The release was originally planned to have CD1 with O'Meara, and CD2 with Stevens, but, the idea was later scrapped in favour of O'Meara's vocals. The version with Stevens was released on digital platforms on 2 February 2024. The song was the poorest charting and selling S Club single in the band's history, peaking at #5 in the UK. Another note of interest regarding "Alive" was revealed on CD:UK's behind the scenes footage of the making of the video where Bradley McIntosh revealed that the original version of the song showcased Paul Cattermole on lead vocals rather than himself.

Music video

[edit]

The video for "Alive", shot in Los Angeles, California, shows the group dancing in the "S" Club. "Alive" is the only music video from S Club not to feature previous band member Paul Cattermole.

The opening theme for "Viva S Club" features the group dancing to "Alive" in a villa without Cattermole, despite him being credited in 5 episodes of the series.

In Seeing Double, Cattermole can be seen during the shots of the band playing live.

Track listing

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  • UK CD1
  1. "Alive" (Radio Version)
  2. "Dance" (Radio Version)
  3. "Alive" (Almighty Mix)
  4. "Alive" (CD-ROM Video)
  • UK CD2
  1. "Alive" (Radio Version)
  2. "Discotek"
  3. "Dance" (Harry's Afro Hut Wonky Remix)
  • Cassette
  1. "Alive" (Radio Version)
  2. "Dance" (Radio Version)
  3. "Alive" (Almighty Mix)
  • Digital Single
  1. "Alive" (Radio Edit)
  2. "Dance" (Radio Version)
  3. "Discotek"
  4. "Alive" (Rachel's Lead Vocal Version)
  5. "Alive" (Almighty Mix)
  6. "Alive" (Flip & Fill Remix)
  7. "Alive" (Bastone & Burnz Alive-N-Kik-N Mix)
  8. "Dance" (Harry's Afro Hut Wonky Remix)

Charts

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ "S Club 7 – Alive". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
  2. ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 20, no. 50. 7 December 2002. p. 12. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
  3. ^ "S Club 7 – Alive" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts.
  4. ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Alive". Irish Singles Chart.
  5. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  6. ^ "S Club 7 – Alive". Swiss Singles Chart.
  7. ^ "S Club 7: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company.
  8. ^ "The Official Singles Chart 2002" (PDF). UKChartsPlus. Retrieved 21 May 2018.
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