Lisa Scott-Lee insists 'Steps will be forever' as the group release Platinum Collection encompassing 25 years of hit singles
17.08.2022 - 18:29
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This week, Steps release Platinum Collection; a celebration of 25 years in music.
Spanning every single from 5, 6, 7, 8 to Hard 2 Forget, it's a release few could have predicted. But while critics might've branded Steps a novelty act destined for 'one-hit wonder' status in their infancy, Faye Tozer, Lee Latchford-Evans, Claire Richards, Lisa Scott-Lee and Ian 'H' Watkins defied all odds. Today, they stand stronger than ever a quarter of a century later.
As the group reflect on an incredible career, we caught up with Lisa to talk Steps' legacy, what the future holds (ahem) and that Love's Got a Hold on My Heart middle eight moment.
It’s so lovely. We’re pinching ourselves right now, we didn’t expect to be having this longevity. 25 years on, we’re releasing another album. To have the back catalogue that we have, and to see the reaction from the audience when we’re performing those songs; that’s the bit that gets me. They’re living their best lives. It warms my heart, because it’s such a lovely position to be in; to see those faces smiling back at you. I’m pleased we can still spread happiness 25 years on.
I think that’s what we’re most proud of. When you look at the ‘new era’ of Steps, as we like to call it, it sits so well on the album with the classic Steps songs. It’s such a lovely musical journey on this album; it’s got to be one of the top pop albums for parties! We always say our music is escapism, and this album is just pure pop. So many good tracks on there. What’s your favourite, if you could only pick one?
It's funny you should say that. I have Deeper Shade of Blue as my favourite from the first era, then Scared of the Dark from the new era. I love those dance routines, too, and the crowd go mad for them. I just