The Poppy Girls Explained

The Poppy Girls is a British pop band consisting of five school-age girls from Armed Forces families.^{[1] [2]} The band was first formed in 2013 with the intent to raise money for The Royal British Legion,^[3] and the members were selected from a pool of 1000 performers.^[4]

Their debut single The Call (No Need to Say Goodbye) debuted at number 13 on the UK Singles Chart and was written by Regina Spektor. The full album, No Need To Say Goodbye, entered the UK Album Chart at number 62 in its first week.^[5] In November 2013 the group performed in front of Queen Elizabeth II and Prime Minister David Cameron at the Festival of Remembrance.^{[6] [7]}

Members

• Megan Adams
• Florence Ransom
• Alice Milburn
• Bethany Davey
• Charlotte Mellor

Discography

Albums

• No Need To Say Goodbye (2013)

Singles

• The Call (No Need to Say Goodbye) (25 November 2013)^[8]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Scot Megan, 10, joins the Poppy Girls to sing military appeal . Herald Scotland . 23 October 2013 . 4 February 2014.
2. Web site: Dunkerley. Jennifer. The Poppy Girls aim to top the charts for their brave fathers. 5 November 2013. Daily Star. 16 April 2014.
3. Web site: Copping. Jasper. Five service schoolgirls form Poppy Girls appeal. 23 October 2013 . Telegraph. 16 April 2014.
4. Web site: The Poppy Girls To Perform For The Queen. Sky News. 16 April 2014.
5. Web site: POPPY GIRLS. Official Charts. 16 April 2014.
6. Web site: Nsubuga. Jimmy. Poppy Girls singer, 10, in emotional surprise reunion with Royal Navy officer father. 10 November 2013. Metro. 16 April 2014.
7. Web site: Nerves kick in for Poppy Girls. 8 November 2013 . Independent. 16 April 2014.
8. Web site: Ferguson. Brian. Poppy Girls putting pop into poppy for Remembrance. Scotsman. 16 April 2014.