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Spice Girls start world reunion tour

Date: Dec 2, 2007

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The Spice Girls launch their comeback world tour in Vancouver this weekend after seven years out of the limelight. They hope to bring back “girl power” and introduce it to a whole new generation of teenagers. The five-member group was one of the hottest bands of the 1990s and sold a massive 55 million albums worldwide. They became instant heroes for millions of their fans with their songs, dance movements and street fashion. They also encouraged young women to be more self confident with their “girl power” message. Their debut single "Wannabe" was a smash hit in 1996 and was number one in the singles charts all over the world. They followed this with eight other number one records in the UK, which had many music writers and journalists comparing them to the Beatles.

There has been much hype surrounding the upcoming tour. More than 750,000 tickets have been sold so far and the band’s website says they’ll play additional concerts in Buenos Aires, Cape Town, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Sydney. Each band member should make up to $20 million from the tour and associated record sales. However, the girls were quick to tell the media that the reunion concerts were more about their fans than the cash. Geri Halliwell, who left the band in 1998, two years before it eventually split up, said: "For me it's about celebrating the past and enjoying each other; It's about our fans." One fan eagerly awaiting the Vancouver gig, 28-year-old Sherri Reeve claimed the concert was a dream come true. “The Spice Girls changed my life when I was a teenager. They are perfect role models,” she said.

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P: They introduce “girl power” to a whole new generation of teenagers by encouraging young women to be more self confident.

M: They also gain benefit on it.

I: They put their own idea in songs to make their followers change their lives. Song has that magic power to strong people’s hearts and gain power.

 

 

 

 

 

Comment:

People live in this world would bump into many obstacles. Since life is a never ending training. You can’t pray to have luxury life without low tide. When you really get involve in agony, what would you do? Let your spirit lie down. Songs would comfort your painful suffering and sometimes you could find out songs can really read your heart. It can not only bring you pleasure but also beautify your life. When I am in a bad mood, the sweet melody can comfort my soul and regain my pleasant mood. Listening to music makes my mind bathed in the soft breeze and great nature. Song become the doctor to heal and gave the nutrition to take new breath. As to my experience, it’s a good way to change my footsteps and go straight without hesitating. I can't imagine what the world would be like without music.

 

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