S Club announce tribute single to late band member Paul

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S Club are releasing their first single in 20 years in tribute to late bandmate Paul Cattermole.

I can reveal they will thrill fans by releasing new song These Are The Days this week, after being left devastated when Paul died suddenly of heart issues aged 46 in April.

The music video will show his bandmates Rachel Stevens, Jo O’Meara, Bradley McIntosh, Jon Lee and Tina Barrett emotionally reminiscing about Paul with a series of photos and clips.

A source said: “It didn’t look like S Club were ever going to make music again but Paul’s tragic passing has brought them closer than ever. They have bonded in their grief.

“The single has been written by the same team who were behind the majority of their No1s.

“It is a beautiful slice of nostalgia and fans will instantly recognise it as S Club.

“It sounds like a classic which will slot right in with their old tunes.

“It is about looking back at what an amazing man Paul was and the video was extremely emotional for them all.

“It celebrates his life and the amazing career S Club have had.”

They have signed a global partnership with Universal Music UK to put out the song, which will be released on Wednesday.

The group are now a five-piece after Hannah Spearritt’s decision to leave weeks after Paul’s death.

They announced their 25th anniversary reunion in The Sun in February and revealed they would be heading out on a nationwide tour.

That has now almost sold out and will go ahead in October under the new title The Good Times Tour — named after one of the tracks on which Paul had lead vocals.

The band were together from 1998 to 2003, selling more than ten million albums, with all 11 of their singles going Top Five.

Across their four studio albums they had four No1 singles with Bring It All Back, Never Had A Dream Come True, Don’t Stop Movin’ and Have You Ever.

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I don’t think I’m ready for this. It’s a weird feeling to say the least, seeing someone from your childhood pass, reminds you that everyone is only human and vulnerable no matter how much you idolized them. S Club was such an integral part of my childhood and I still listen to their songs today, it never ceases to bring me back to the good old days. I really wish the best for all of them in the years to come. 

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