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To think that 5ive really were the best boybandd of the late 90s / early 2000s?

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QueenMortificado · 31/05/2017 09:22

Every single song is such a tune

Other bands will be considered for a top three. Backstreet boys and Blue maybe.

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AllTheWittyNamesAreGone · 31/05/2017 09:39

5ive
Damage
911
Another level

All had some corkers

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QueenMortificado · 31/05/2017 09:40

Ohhh and Boyz 2 Men

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glitterglitters · 31/05/2017 09:40

I wasn't allowed to put posters up because the blue tack would leave greasy marks on the wall. So I used to hope lunch my favourites and put them in a folder.

Don't forget obscure wonders like Upside Down (later called Orange Orange!?), e-Male, The Moffats (poor man's Hanson), BBMak, Bad Boys In, 3T (Michael Jackson's nephews), o-Town. I could go on

As well as bands can we just appreciate some other gems.

Kavanagh - wasn't he on the voice recently?

Adam Ricketts

Matthew Marsden - another Corrie star, who sang a cover song with blinking Destiny's Child 😂

glitterglitters · 31/05/2017 09:41

Another Level!

Let me lick you up and downnnnnn till you say stop. Let me play with your body babyyy make you real hot. Let me do alll the things you want me to doooo. Cuz tonight babyyyy I wanna get freaky with you.

I love the taste of whipped cream... spread it on top of me....

Ahhh the innocence of youth 😂😂😂😂😂😂

raffle · 31/05/2017 09:41

You are all wrong. New Kids on the Block were the best boyband ever.

Undisputable FACT.

glitterglitters · 31/05/2017 09:42

Didn't 911 do Bodyshakin wearing some sort of "fat" superhero suits?

libbyliz83 · 31/05/2017 09:43

J is gorgeous. There's no info of where he is or what he's doing now but I'd like to think he's just biding his time so he can still come and marry me......

CowParsleyNettle · 31/05/2017 09:43

No, they're awful!

Backstreet Boys maybe but 5ive were shite!

raffle · 31/05/2017 09:44

Proof

To think that 5ive really were the best boybandd of the late 90s / early 2000s?
GloGirl · 31/05/2017 09:45

Come on, let's make this thread our 90s bedroom and cover it with posters.

To think that 5ive really were the best boybandd of the late 90s / early 2000s?
Maudlinmaud · 31/05/2017 09:47

glitters I was giving out about KPs filthy lyrics only the other day, I've been a fool haven't I ?
I also remember come my lady, come come my lady etc etc by crazy town. Filth!!!

glitterglitters · 31/05/2017 09:47

Bit of Northern Line including the Shout poster boy Dan Corsi and that bloke Ziggy from Big Brother Grin

To think that 5ive really were the best boybandd of the late 90s / early 2000s?
AllTheWittyNamesAreGone · 31/05/2017 09:48

These guys came to my school for a signing.

To think that 5ive really were the best boybandd of the late 90s / early 2000s?
glitterglitters · 31/05/2017 09:49

And A1. Fun fact, Ben from A1 used to be obsessed with my flat mate and would turn up at our student house with flowers. It was rather cringe.

To think that 5ive really were the best boybandd of the late 90s / early 2000s?
glitterglitters · 31/05/2017 09:49

@AllTheWittyNamesAreGone haha crosspost

glitterglitters · 31/05/2017 09:50

Nanananananananananananannananana NO sweat!

I'm a mannnn not a boy. Man not a boy. Man not a boyyyyyy.

And other North and South songs.

Reow · 31/05/2017 09:50

@QueenMortificado

Come on! Thunder, Steam, Someone to Love. Any E17 song tops any 5ive song. 5ive were soft lads.

GloGirl · 31/05/2017 09:53

E17?! Bleugh!!!

To think that 5ive really were the best boybandd of the late 90s / early 2000s?
MyFavouriteName · 31/05/2017 09:57

Anyone remember MN8? "I've got a little something for ya"

To think that 5ive really were the best boybandd of the late 90s / early 2000s?
FaithAgain · 31/05/2017 10:01

5ive were mediocre. Couple of upbeat catchy tunes but not great. Backstreet boys were far superior, songs were better written, harmonies were awesome and they've lasted the test of time.

Slight side note, in retrospect, Spice girls 'music wasn't great! Considering they were such a global success, you rarely hear their songs on the radio and when you do it's a a bit meh!

Funko · 31/05/2017 10:02

Steam, like cream dream
Never stop rising
I'll rub ya like a wave
Going out while the tides in
Precious bubbilicious
Hard or nice n' easy
Smooth with the move to soothe
Dry or greasy
Here is your harmony
Here is your friend
Kindred spirit of ethereal blend
Meet me on a cloud
Go on a journey, sure
I'll take your body
On a mystery tour

Yeah I can rap, E17 hardcore me

CanaryFish · 31/05/2017 10:05

MyFavouriteName i was just singing that song in my head today :D

Herbie22 · 31/05/2017 10:09

Why did so many bands in the nineties have TV shows?

To think that 5ive really were the best boybandd of the late 90s / early 2000s?
mollyminniemo · 31/05/2017 10:10

Just sat here listening to Blue & 5ive at my desk thanks to you guys- so feel good! Such summer TUUUUNES!! Oh yeah

mollyminniemo · 31/05/2017 10:11

Loved E17 too- saw them all at Capital FM roadshows- anyone remember them??!