Bono writing for the Spice Girls

[david]

The Spice Girls were formed in 1994, though.

and their first single was released in 1996.

 

[greety]

I could be wrong about which tour but I thought it was in Flanagan's book. There is a story about them seeing what they thought was the Spice Girls when they were boarding their private plane and someone running over to invite them to join U2, but it turned out to be Aerosmith.

Dana

absolutely, this event was the first I was thinking of when I heard this story of Bono writing for the Spice girls.

I don't remember the full story in the book but I do know it was hilarious

They were all together at an award ceremony, U2, Aerosmith and the Spice girls.

it was Flanagan's book, so must have been Zoo tour.

 

[Bono's Doll]

I just want Bono to get on with some songs for the new U2 album.

 

[last unicorn]

Maybe he has already finished writing the songs for the new U2 album.

He has written a Spiderman musical and a gazillion speeches in the meantime.

 

[The Sad Punk]

it was Flanagan's book, so must have been Zoo tour.

Some of the book takes place in '94 though, doesn't it?

 

[greety]

Some of the book takes place in '94 though, doesn't it?

yes, I have the book right here and the last chapter takes place in November 94.

 

[greety]

it was Flanagan's book, so must have been Zoo tour.

Can I take this back?

I really originally thought it was in the Flangan's book (just like Dana), but I've looked in the index and there is no reference to the Spice girls whatsoever.

i've been thinking about this all day and I think it wasn't Bill who wrote it but Willy.

It can probably be found in Willy's diary (during Popmart tour), which would probably make more sense. (timewise)

 

[super fly guy]

The song will be called,my baby brings love to its knees!

 

[elevated_u2_fan]

Can I take this back?

No, you can't...

 

[Greenlight]

I wonder if he was still alive whether George Harrison would now be regretting his infamous quote made back in the 1990s that the Spice Girls and U2 would not last long

 

[RademR]

what. the. fuck.

 

[coolian2]

I wonder if he was still alive whether George Harrison would now be regretting his infamous quote made back in the 1990s that the Spice Girls and U2 would not last long

It's all about big fucking hats and lemons and ego.

 

[Slapnutz]

No one seems to remember how enamoured Bono was with the Spice Girls during the ZooTV tour. I think at one point he even joked that he wanted to be one. He is also good friends with the Beckham's.

Dana

It was definitely PopMart, as documented in U2 Propaganda. The Spice Girls (shudder) weren't active until '96. Bono also made fun of them quite a bit during the promotional campaign for Pop, so I find this news a bit strange.

 

[rihannsu]

Ok, I stand corrected The problem is that I keep rereading all my U2 books and I get them all mixed up.

Dana

 

[U2FloridaFan]

I know I'm going to wake up from this terrible nightmare soon...right??? Say it isn't so...Bono and the Spice Girls

 

[Bono's shades]

I'm still holding out hope that it's not true.

 

[guill]

Who is producing this song ?

 

[edurban]

They haven't reported the news at U2.com, do you think out of shame or can we still hope it's not true?

 

[vaz02]

I dont think its true lol

 

[The Sad Punk]

They haven't reported the news at U2.com, do you think out of shame or can we still hope it's not true?

You know, even if it was true and they weren't ashamed of it, I still have doubts that U2.com would actually update.

 

[U2isthebest]

You know, even if it was true and they weren't ashamed of it, I still have doubts that U2.com would actually update.

I saw this great article on U2.com yesterday about U2 gearing up for their new album release. I think it's called "All That You Can't Leave Behind" or.... something.

 

[gvox]

Ok I'm well known for blindly supporting everything Bono/U2 has possibly ever done. <- note blatant sarcasm

However...Spice Girls??

I'm sorry but that's just

Hoping it's all false

 

[hillers]

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/article321082.ece

 

[dr. zooeuss]

not sure that's the most credible source we could find, but good news nonetheless.

 

[The Sad Punk]

Damn!

 

[bono83]

h**p://www.u2place.com/newsdett.asp?idN=3133

 

[AchtungGirl219]

Woohoo!!! It's NOT true!

Bono Denies He's Joined The Spice Girls
U2 star doesnt want the job...
by Jason Gregory on 10/10/2007

Bono’s manager has denied that the U2 frontman has written a song for the Spice Girls ‘Greatest Hits’ album.

It had been reported that the U2 star had penned a song for the group, who release their album on November 12th.

“We’re great fans of the Spice Girls,” Paul McGuiness told the Sun. “But rumours that Bono is to join them as a sixth member are sadly not true.”

As we reported yesterday, the group’s ‘best of’ will include a DVD featuring twelve videos spanning their career.

A new single, 'Headlines,’ will follow on November 19th.
http://www.gigwise.com/news/37646/bono-denies-hes-joined-the-spice-girls

 

[BVS]

not sure that's the most credible source we could find, but good news nonetheless.

Well the original source was a tabloid, so it seems appropriate.

It's amazing what people will believe.

 

[gvox]

“We’re great fans of the Spice Girls.....but rumours...sadly not true.”

oh man thats rich

yeah...like Im sure they were all losing sleep over it!! Larry was 'deeply saddened', from what I've heard...

 

[Aygo]

Nobody believed me when I said in this topic: «Do you really believe in everything that NME writes?»

Now, here is the answer...