Sunshine

Sunshine is the third studio album by English pop group S Club 7. It was released on 26 November 2001 and features the hit singles "Don't Stop Movin'", "You", "Have You Ever" and "Never Had a Dream Come True"—all bar "You" peaking at number one prior to the album's release. The album debuted at number three on the UK Albums Chart in December 2001, selling more in its first week (136,000) than any of their other albums. It was later certified 2× Platinum after selling over 600,000 copies. Sunshine was the last album that featured Paul Cattermole as he announced his departure from the group in March 2002. The album peaked at number thirteen in New Zealand. The album also charted at number five on the 2001 UK year-end chart. The album was never released in the US, despite their success with previous album, 7, which was certified gold after peaking at number sixty-nine on the Billboard 200. The track "Summertime Feeling" samples "Everywhere" by Fleetwood Mac. Remixes for "Stronger" were sent to clubs and radio stations, indicating that it would be the follow-up single to "You", but the release was cancelled due to Cattermole's departure from the band. Videos for "Summertime Feeling" and "Show Me Your Colours" were shot during production of Hollywood 7. "Show Me Your Colours" was also tipped to be released but plans were also scrapped. In 2022 HMV released Sunshine on vinyl in celebration of their 100 years in business. The album was released in limited quantities but managed to peak at number 22 on the UK Vinyl Chart. Background "Never Had a Dream Come True" had marked a more mature direction for the group whilst still retaining their pop sensibilities, a direction which continued into their third studio album, Sunshine. The album contained what was to become one of S Club's most popular tracks, "Don't Stop Movin'". The song was released in April 2001, marked a high point for the group as the single went straight to number-one, went Platinum and became the seventh best selling single of 2001. McIntosh, who takes lead vocals with O'Meara in the track, said he was "nervous" about taking lead vocals and was worried how people would react. However, after the song went in at number-one, he felt as though he was "supported by the fans" and his fears were alleviated. McIntosh also remarked that the single had broken new ground for the group, and Cattermole thought it to be their "best song by miles".