Simon Ellis
Simon Ellis is a songwriter, producer and musical director who experienced his greatest success as the co-writer of the chart-topping hits “Never Had A Dream Come True” and “Don’t Stop Movin’” performed by S Club 7, in addition to a further three top 5 UK singles with the group between 1999-2003.
“Never Had A Dream Come True” gained platinum-selling UK #1 status in 2000 and was the 43rd biggest selling song of the 2000s in the UK. It earned the group their only US singles chart breakthrough (Billboard #10), whilst also achieving success across Europe (Eurochart Hot 100 #9).
“Don’t Stop Movin’”, a double platinum-selling UK #1 in 2001, attained the award for Best British Single at the 2002 Brit Awards and was the UK’s 26th biggest-selling song of the 2000s. The song also resonated internationally, reaching #2 (and double platinum status) in Australia, #9 in Austria, #6 in Belgium, #9 in Germany, #3 in New Zealand, #3 in Poland, #4 in Sweden and #1 in Switzerland.
Other notable S Club 7 songs that are part of the acquisition include “Two In A Million” (UK #2 in 1999), “Alive” (UK #5 in 2002) and “Love Ain’t Gonna Wait For You” (UK #2 in 2003).
Alongside his work with S Club 7, Simon has co-written and produced songs for numerous successful artists including Steps, Randy Crawford, John Farnham, Emma Bunton, Hear’Say and Javine.
Listen to more of Simon’s music via our Spotlight playlist.