Billie Piper - Girlfriend (MTV CLASSIC)

artist/band : Billie Piper album : Honey To The B Years : 1998 label : Virgin Records/ Innocent Records "Girlfriend" is a song by English singer and actress Billie, released in October 1998 as the second single from her debut album, Honey to the B (1998). It reached number one in the United Kingdom, making her the youngest and first female solo singer to reach the top spot with her first two singles. Outside the UK, "Girlfriend" peaked at number two in New Zealand and reached the top 20 in Ireland. On the American track listing for Honey to the B, the radio mix replaces the original album version. The B-side "Love Groove" is also included on Honey to the B. "Girlfriend" was released in the United Kingdom on 5 October 1998 as two CD singles and a cassette single. A radio edit with additional production by Cutfather & Joe was released for the single which differs significantly from the album version. The Australian single has become one of Billie's rarest CD singles. The cover for the Australian single differs slightly, as on the UK cover, it says, "Includes Tin Tin Out Mix & Exclusive Track", while on the Australian cover, it says "Includes Because We Want To". "Girlfriend / She Wants You" was the second single released from the Japanese edition on 10 March 1999