The Saturdays facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
The Saturdays
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The Saturdays performing in September 2011
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| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Pop, electropop, dance-pop |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Polydor, Fascination |
| Members | Una Healy Mollie King Frankie Sandford Vanessa White Rochelle Humes |
The Saturdays are a popular girl group from the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. They have five members. The group started in 2007 in London, England. Their first song, "If This Is Love," was released in 2008. The five members are Una Healy, Mollie King, Frankie Sandford, Vanessa White, and Rochelle Humes. They have sold more than four million songs in the UK and Ireland.
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About The Saturdays
The Saturdays are known for their catchy pop music. They quickly became one of the most successful girl groups in the UK. Their songs often mix pop, electropop, and dance-pop styles. This means their music is usually upbeat and great for dancing.
How They Started
The group was put together in 2007. The five members were chosen to form a new girl group. They signed with Polydor Records and Fascination Records. After forming, they spent time recording their first songs. They worked hard to create their unique sound.
Their Music Style
The Saturdays' music is mainly pop. They also use sounds from electropop, which is electronic pop music. Another style they often use is dance-pop, which is pop music made for dancing. This mix of styles made their songs very popular on the radio and in clubs.
Hit Songs and Albums
The Saturdays have released many popular songs and albums. Many of their songs reached the top of the music charts. They have had several top ten hits in the UK. Their albums have also sold very well.
Popular Albums
Their first album, Chasing Lights, came out in 2008. It was a big success. They followed this with other popular albums like Wordshaker and On Your Radar. Each album featured new songs and continued their success.
Top Songs
Some of their most famous songs include "If This Is Love," "Up," and "Higher." These songs helped them become well-known. They also had hits like "All Fired Up" and "What About Us." "What About Us" became their first number-one song in the UK.
Group Members
The five members of The Saturdays each bring something special to the group.
- Una Healy is from Ireland. She is known for her strong vocals.
- Mollie King is from London. She often sings lead parts in their songs.
- Frankie Sandford (now Bridge) is also from London. She was previously in another pop group.
- Vanessa White is from London and has a powerful voice.
- Rochelle Humes (née Wiseman) is from London. She was also in a previous pop group.
Achievements
The Saturdays have achieved a lot in their music career. They have sold millions of records. They have also gone on many successful tours. Their live shows are known for being energetic and fun. They have performed for many fans across the UK and Ireland.
Images for kids
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The Saturdays at Real Radio launch in 2009
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The Saturdays performing at the Civic Hall in Wolverhampton on 20 June 2009
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The Saturdays performing during their Greatest Hits Live! tour in September 2014
See also
In Spanish: The Saturdays para niños
