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'''Scooch''' are a ] ] band comprising of ], ], ], and ]. They formed in ] after attending auditions for an "all-singing, all-dancing pop group" in front of legendary Songwriters/Producers ] & ] and future manager Steve Crosby. Signed to Accolade, the pop imprint of ]-], they set about creating their image and sound. '''Scooch''' are a ] ] ] comprising of Natalie Powers, Caroline Barnes, David Ducasse, and ].
==Career==
They formed in 1999 after attending ]s for an "all-singing, all-dancing pop group" in front of the noted ]s / ] ] & ] and future ], Steve Crosby. Signed to Accolade, the pop imprint of ]-], they set about creating their image and sound.


The band's name 'Scooch' comes from a term used to ask someone to move up or along a bench or sofa. The band's name 'Scooch' comes from a term used to ask someone to move up or along a bench or sofa.


Scooch won a contest on the BBC Saturday Morning show ] in 1999. They competed against a boyband to have their single released. Even though the bands were already formed, this contest was unique as it pre-dates the format of the first Music talent reality show, ] '']'' in 2000 where the band '']'' was created from the show. Scooch won a contest on the ] Saturday morning show '']'' in 1999. They competed against a boyband to have their ] released. Even though the bands were already formed, this contest was unique as it pre-dates the format of the first music talent reality show, ] '']'' in 2000 where the band '']'' was created from the show.


Their debut single 'When My Baby' charted within the top 30 which prompted an Area tour supporting Irish girl group ] to promote their second and biggest single 'More Than I Needed To Know'. The group were all over TV and magazines with appearances on TOTP, CD:UK, & Pepsi Chart among others. 'More Than I Needed To Know' smashed into the UK charts at #5 and went on to see a global release including in Japan where it hit the top of the charts. Their debut single "When My Baby" charted within the ]. This prompted a tour supporting the ] ] ], and promoted their second and biggest single "More Than I Needed To Know". It entered the ] at number 5, and went on to see a global release (including ] where it hit the top of the ]).


A massive promotional support tour for boyband ] provided the group with the foundation for their third single 'The Best Is Yet To Come' which charted at #12 in the UK. The group recorded their debut album 'Welcome To The Planet Pop' which was soon released to top 20 success in Japan. A promotional support tour for ] ] provided the group with the foundation for their third single "The Best Is Yet To Come" which charted at number 12 in the ]. The group recorded their ] ''Welcome To The Planet Pop'' which was released to Top 20 success in Japan.


The fourth and final single from Scooch came in the form of the flamenco-inspired 'For Sure' which smashed into the summer charts at #15 - soon followed by the UK version of their album titled 'Four Sure' which peaked just outside the UK top 40. The fourth and final single from Scooch came in the form of the flamenco-inspired "For Sure" which made number 15 - it was followed by the UK version of their album entitled ''Four Sure'' which peaked just outside the UK Top 40.


In September ], EMI-Parlophone terminated their contract and for personal reasons the group decided against seeking renewal elsewhere. They reformed in January ] to perform at ]'s ''Gone But Not Forgotten'' night in front of a crowd of excited fans. The success of this prompted the band to do a tour of several gay venues and events around the country. In September 2000, EMI-Parlophone terminated their contract and, for personal reasons, the group decided against seeking renewal elsewhere. They reformed in January 2004 to perform at ]'s ''Gone But Not Forgotten'' night in front of a crowd of excited ]. The success of this prompted the band to do a tour of several gay venues and events around the country.


On ] ], it was announced that Scooch were to reform for a ] bid. The group are to appear in the UK selection competition, ], on ] on ] ]. On ] ], it was announced that Scooch were to reform for a ] bid. The group are to appear in the UK selection competition, ], on ] on ] ].
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Scooch are a British pop band comprising of Natalie Powers, Caroline Barnes, David Ducasse, and Russ Spencer.

Career

They formed in 1999 after attending auditions for an "all-singing, all-dancing pop group" in front of the noted songwriters / producers Mike Stock & Matt Aitken and future manager, Steve Crosby. Signed to Accolade, the pop imprint of EMI-Parlophone, they set about creating their image and sound.

The band's name 'Scooch' comes from a term used to ask someone to move up or along a bench or sofa.

Scooch won a contest on the BBC Television Saturday morning show Live & Kicking in 1999. They competed against a boyband to have their single released. Even though the bands were already formed, this contest was unique as it pre-dates the format of the first music talent reality show, ITV's Popstars in 2000 where the band Hear’Say was created from the show.

Their debut single "When My Baby" charted within the Top 40. This prompted a tour supporting the Irish girl group B*Witched, and promoted their second and biggest single "More Than I Needed To Know". It entered the UK Singles Chart at number 5, and went on to see a global release (including Japan where it hit the top of the chart).

A promotional support tour for boy band Five provided the group with the foundation for their third single "The Best Is Yet To Come" which charted at number 12 in the UK. The group recorded their debut album Welcome To The Planet Pop which was released to Top 20 success in Japan.

The fourth and final single from Scooch came in the form of the flamenco-inspired "For Sure" which made number 15 - it was followed by the UK version of their album entitled Four Sure which peaked just outside the UK Top 40.

In September 2000, EMI-Parlophone terminated their contract and, for personal reasons, the group decided against seeking renewal elsewhere. They reformed in January 2004 to perform at G-A-Y's Gone But Not Forgotten night in front of a crowd of excited fans. The success of this prompted the band to do a tour of several gay venues and events around the country.

On 28 February 2007, it was announced that Scooch were to reform for a Eurovision Song Contest bid. The group are to appear in the UK selection competition, Making Your Mind Up, on BBC One on 17 March 2007.

Discography

Singles

  • "When My Baby" - #29 in October 1999
  • "More Than I Needed To Know" - #5 in January 2000, #1 in Japan
  • "The Best Is Yet To Come" - #12 in April 2000
  • "For Sure" - #15 in July 2000

Album

  • Four Sure - #41 in August 2000

External links

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