Sporty Spice Upset By Lack Of Spice Girls On Leaked Olympic Playlist

Mel C, more commonly known to those of us who grew up in the 90s as "Sporty Spice," is upset by designer Danny Boyle's decision to exclude the Spice Girls from his Olympic opening ceremony playlist. Since the rumored playlist has not yet been confirmed, Sporty hopes it might not be quite right. She told The Mirror:

I'd be really upset if the Spice Girls weren't included in the Olympics, whether it be the opening or closing ceremonies or any other playlists, because I think we absolutely represented Britain in the 1990s.

We literally flew the flag—and Geri even wore it—around the globe.

Although the 90s girl-power-pop group is not listed on the playlist, the 86-track lineup, which features a solid mix of traditional and contemporary British music, does include everything from classics like The Beatles' "She Loves You," to the theme from James Bond. Even some controversial selections from the British punk era such as the Sex Pistols' "God Save The Queen" made the list, despite lyrics suggesting the Queen "ain't no human being." (Her Majesty will be in attendance, by the way.) Much more detestable, however, is the decision to include not one, but two Oasis songs. I've heard one too many sloppy, booze-fueled renditions of "Wonderwall." If I ever hear that song again, I will vomit on someone. I'm sure the Queen would agree. Also weird: progressive rocker Mike Oldfield's only two hits "Tubular Bells" and the Christmas song, "In Dulci Jubilo," made the cut. Don't fret. There was still room for "Chariots of Fire."

And still the Spice Girls—"the most widely recognised group of individuals since John, Paul, George, and Ringo," according to —were overlooked, it seems, for the other British girl pop group, the Sugababes, whose song "Push the Button" once reached the top five. Also surprisingly absent are rock-gods Genesis, disco's Bee Gees, and Sir Elton John. But, you know, with all the cow and sheep action happening on Boyle's grandiose English countryside/"Isle of Wonder," setup, who will even notice?

Here's the full list: [ Telegraph]

Captain Algernon Drummond, William Johnson Cory - Eton Boating Song Elgar, AC Benson - Land of Hope and Glory The Jam - Going Underground Muse - Map of the Problematique Sex Pistols - God Save the Queen The Clash - London Calling Simon May - EastEnders Theme Sir Hubert Parry, William Blake - Jerusalem Elgar - Nimrod Handel - Arrival of the Queen of Sheba Eric Coates - Dambusters March Handel - Music for the Royal Fireworks Monty Norman - James Bond Theme Mike Oldfield - Tubular Bells Mike Oldfield - In Dulci Jubilo Vangelis - Chariots of Fire Arthur Wood - The Archers Theme Winifred Atwell - Black and White Rag Sugababes - Push the Button OMD - Enola Gay David Rose - The Stripper Lionel Bart - Food Glorious Food Irwin Kostal, Richard Sherman, Robert Sherman - Bedknobs and Broomsticks Rizzle Kicks - When I Was a Youngster Eric Clapton - Wonderful Tonight Colin Tully - Gregorys Girl Theme William Pitt - City Lights The Who - My Generation The Rolling Stones - Satisfaction Millie Small - My Boy Lollipop The Kinks - All Day and All of the Night The Beatles - She Loves You Mud - Tiger Feet Led Zeppelin - Trampled Under Foot The Specials - A Message to You Rudy David Bowie - Starman Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody Sex Pistols - Pretty Vacant Duran Duran - The Reflex New Order - Blue Monday Frankie Goes to Hollywood - Relax Soul II Soul - Back To Life Happy Mondays - Step On Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) The Verve - Bittersweet Symphony Prodigy - Firestarter Underworld - Born Slippy Jaan Kenbrovin, John William Kellette - Im Forever Blowing Bubbles Blur - Song 2 Dizzee Rascal - Bonkers Tigerstyle - Nachna Onda Nei (featuring Michael Jackson - Billie Jean, Queen & David Bowie - Under Pressure and Ilaiyaraaja - Naanthaan Ungappanda) Arctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor Mark Ronson & Amy Winehouse - Valerie Radiohead - Creep Muse - Uprising Kano & Mikey J - Random Antics Tinie Tempah - Pass Out MIA - Paper Planes Coldplay - Viva La Vida The Chemical Brothers - Galvanize Franz Ferdinand - Take Me Out Kaiser Chiefs - I Predict a Riot Roll Deep - Shake a Leg Adele - Rolling in the Deep Oasis - The Hindu Times Oasis - Wonderwall Emeli Sande - Heaven William Monk/Henry Francis - Abide With Me Pink Floyd - Eclipse The Beatles - The End The Beatles - Hey Jude David Bowie - Heroes Eric Spear - Coronation Street Theme Ron Grainer - Doctor Who Theme John Philip Sousa - Monty Python Theme/The Liberty Bell David Bowie - Absolute Beginners