Background
With “I Turn to You”, Melanie C achieved her tenth #1 UK single as a songwriter, equaling the record set by former bandmate Geri Halliwell. With “Holler”, the Spice Girls′ final UK #1, Melanie C became the only female songwriter to write and/or co-write 11 #1 UK singles. Melanie C held this record until Madonna achieved her eleventh #1 with “Hung Up” in 2005, and then lost it when Madonna achieved her twelfth #1 with “Sorry” in 2006.
The song was featured in the film Bend It Like Beckham, where it gained popularity. It was covered by Darkseed on “Ultimate Darkness”, by Machinae Supremacy on “Webography”, and by Wig Wam on “667.. The Neighbour of the Beast.”
“I Turn to You” eventually became part of the set list for the Spice Girls Reunion Tour.
In addition, this single′s #1 peak marked Melanie C as the first female solo artist in the UK to top the charts again after having previously done so as part of a quintet, part of a quartet, and part of a duo.
The song will also be featured in the upcoming musical Viva Forever!, a show based on the songs of the Spice Girls.
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