Spiceworld (album) - Singles

Singles

The first single from the album was "Spice Up Your Life". The song became an instant worldwide hit, although it received negative reviews from music critics. In the United Kingdom, the song peaked at number 1, certified Platinum from BPI. The song became an instant hit in the Australasian part of the world, peaking at number 8 in Australia and number 2 in New Zealand. The group performed the song at 1997's MTV Europe Music Awards, the same night they announced they had fired their manager Simon Fuller. The single was released as a digital download on 27 October 1997 and remixes were released on 30 June 1997.

The group's next single from the album was "Too Much". The single generated moderate success, becoming the least successful single released from the album. The song received mixed reviews from critics, mostly criticizing the R&B music through the song. The single peaked at number 1 and 9 in the United Kingdom and United States respectively. The song was certificated Platinum in the UK. The song peaked at number 9 in Australia, as well as in New Zealand. The song became a slow hit.

The group's third single from Spiceworld was "Stop". The song became a commercial success throughout the world. The song peaked at number 2 in the United Kingdom and number 16 in the United States, certified Silver in the UK. The song peaked at number 5 and 9 in Australia and New Zealand. Critically, the song received mainly positive reviews from music critics, mostly praising the Motown-inspired music and production.

The group's fourth and final single from the album was intended to be a double A-side release of "Never Give Up On the Good Times" and "Viva Forever". However, due to Halliwell's departure from the group, the plan was scrapped. Instead, "Viva Forever" was released alone. The song was another worldwide success. The song received positive reviews from critics, as some called it "genuine". The song debuted at number one in New Zealand, becoming the band's first number one since "Wannabe". The song peaked at number one in the United Kingdom and also topped the charts in the some European countries. The song peaked at number two in Australia, being certificated Platinum in the country.