What was All Saints’ first UK number-one single, released in 1997?

All Saints’ first UK number-one single, released in 1997, was “Never Ever.”

The song was written by Shaznay Lewis, Melanie Blatt, and songwriters Carl “K” Gordon and Sean Mather. Its arrangement combined a soft pop melody with R&B-influenced vocals, helping distinguish All Saints from the more overtly dance-focused British pop of the same period.

“Never Ever” topped the UK Singles Chart in January 1998 and became one of the group’s signature songs. It was included on All Saints’ self-titled debut album, which also reached number one in the United Kingdom.

A frequent mix-up is “Pure Shores,” another major All Saints hit. “Pure Shores” was released later, in 2000, and was associated with the film The Beach; it was not the group’s first UK chart-topper.