Heather Small - Close to a Miracle

M People had sold millions of records around the world, including four albums that had reached the U.K. Top Ten, three of which had peaked at number two, so when the main voice and focal point of the group, Heather Small, went solo in 2000, the run of success was expected to continue seamlessly. It wasn't to be, however. As distinctive a voice as Heather Small had, it seemed it had really been all about the songs -- uplifting songs with a positive message of hope for the future. While it was true that her debut solo hit, "Proud," with its tagline of "What have you done today to make you feel proud," had been a hit twice, there was nothing to follow this message, and she quickly faded from the public consciousness. Read More