Blue: A look back at all of their biggest songs from 'All Rise' to 'Curtain Falls'
They're going on tour
Simon Webbe, Duncan James, Antony Costa and Lee Ryan, better known as the band Blue, released their debut song 'All Rise' back in 2001. Since then they have had quite the career, with hits such as 'Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word' featuring Elton John, 'Breathe Easy', 'One Love' and they have now announced a huge tour for 2026.
While we're waiting for the new tour, let's take a look at some of the band's biggest songs - including some fantastic throwbacks such as 'If You Come Back' from 2001 and 'Fly By II' from 2002.
What are Blue's biggest songs?
Blue - 'All Rise' (2001)
'All Rise' was Blue's debut song and a Number 4 hit in the UK. It was written by Stargate, who also wrote many of the band's biggest hits between 2001 and 2003.
Watch the music video for 'All Rise' on YouTube.
Blue - 'Too Close' (2001)
Blue followed-up their debut success with 'Too Close', a cover of American R'n'B group Next's 1997 song. 'Too Close' was even more successful than 'All Rise' reaching Number 1 in the UK, as well as being a Top 10 hit in several other countries.
Watch the music video for 'Too Close' on YouTube.
Blue - 'If You Come Back' (2001)
'If You Come Back' was Blue's third single, and another big hit for the band, once again reaching Number 1 in the UK. The song went on to be certified Gold, selling over 400,000 copies in the UK.
Watch the music video for 'If You Come Back' on YouTube.
Blue - 'Fly By II' (2002)
'Fly By II' was a remixed version of the band's album track 'Fly By' and became a Top 10 hit for Blue when it was released in 2002.
Watch the music video for 'Fly By II' on YouTube.
Blue - 'One Love' (2002)
'One Love' was Blue's lead single from their second album also called 'One Love'. The song was once again certified Silver and reached Number 3 in the UK.
Watch the music video for 'One Love' on YouTube.
Blue and Elton John - 'Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word' (2002)
Blue teamed up with Elton John to cover his 1976 song, 'Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word', in 2002. The song was a chart success for the band going to Number 1 in the UK and a number of other countries.
Watch the music video for 'Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word' on YouTube.
Blue - 'U Make Me Wanna' (2003)
'U Make Me Wanna' was the band's third and final single from their album 'One Love'. Released in 2003, the song reached Number 4 in the UK and was another song produced by Stargate.
Watch the music video for 'U Make Me Wanna' on YouTube.
Blue - 'Guilty' (2003)
Co-written by Take That's Gary Barlow, 'Guilty' was Blue's first song from their third album. The song was a commercial success, reaching Number 2 in the UK.
Watch the music video for 'Guilty' on YouTube.
Blue - 'Breathe Easy' (2004)
'Breathe Easy' was co-written by Lee Ryan and featured on the band's third album. The song was a Top 5 hit for Blue.
The song was also released by Blue in Italian. The Italian version, called 'A chi mi dice' (To Those Who Tell Me), was very successful becoming Italy's best-selling single of 2004.
Watch the music video for 'Breathe Easy' on YouTube.
Watch the music video for 'A chi mi dice' on YouTube.
Blue - 'Bubblin'' (2004)
'Bubblin'' was Blue's last single from their album 'Guilty', as well as the English version, a French version of the song was recorded with French boyband Linkup called 'You and Me Bubblin''.
Watch the music video for 'Bubblin'' on YouTube.
Watch the music video for 'You and Me Bubblin'' on YouTube.
Blue - 'Curtain Falls' (2004)
'Curtain Falls' featured on Blue's greatest hits album 'Best of Blue' and was co-written by the band and Stargate. The song reached Number 4 in the UK and sampled Stevie Wonder's 'Pastime Paradise', which known for being featured in the 1995 hit by Coolio 'Gangsta's Paradise'.
The song was also re-recorded in French, 'Quand le rideau tombe', however the English version was more successful in France.
Watch the music video of 'Curtain Falls' on YouTube.
Did Blue break up?
Blue didn't break up, but they did have a hiatus between 2005 and 2011 because they wanted to spend time on their solo careers. In 2009, they said they would like to reform, but it didn't happen until 2011.
When did Blue get back together?
Blue reunited in 2011, releasing 'I Can' in the same year, they also released several songs until 2015, along with their albums 'Roulette' and 'Colours', which were both Top 20 albums.
Then, after a break of seven years, Blue released new music in 2022. The band's comeback single 'Haven’t Found You Yet' was released in May, then on 28th October 2022 they released their sixth studio album called 'Heart & Soul'.
What are Blue doing now?
They have announced a new album, due for release in January 2026.
The band are also due to go on tour in 2026. They announced in September their 'Reflections' tour would start in April 2026, continuing across the UK, ending in Liverpool at the end of the month.
You can buy tickets now to see Blue on tour from Aloud.com.
Take a look through tours coming up in 2025 and beyond:
Cian Ducrot
Cian Ducrot announced in March 2025 he's heading out on his first ever arena headline show! Cian is playing dates across the UK and Ireland in July, September and December!
Hilary Duff
Hilary Duff has released her first new music in 10 years called 'Mature' and with it, announced a series of intimate gigs, including one in London. She will perform in London on 19th January 2026 as part of her 'Small Rooms, Big Nerves' tour.
Jason Derulo
Jason will be performing several dates across the UK and Ireland in January and February 2026. The singer is expected to perform some of his biggest hits from the last 15 years.
James Arthur
One to look forward to next year in 2026 - In celebration of his sixth studio album 'Pisces', James Arthur is going on a huge tour in February 2026! Starting in Nottingham at Motorpoint Arena on Tuesday 3rd February, the singer will then travel across the UK ending at Manchester's Co-Op Live on Saturday 21st February.
Fatboy Slim
Fatboy Slim has announced eight dates for his 'Acid Ballroom' tour in February 2026, two in each of the cites - London, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow.
Kesha
'Tik Tok' singer Kesha has announced a new tour for 2026, performing at four UK venues, as well as across Europe in March 2026.
Leigh-Anne
Leigh-Anne will be going on a tour in April 2026. The tour is called 'My Ego Told Me To Tour' and is in support of her debut solo album 'My Ego Told Me To', which will be released in February. She will be playing dates in Glasgow, Manchester, Bristol and London as part of a wider European tour.
Alex Warren
'Ordinary' singer Alex Warren is heading to this side of the pond in the spring of 2026, with UK tour dates from 20th April to 6th May. He'll be visiting London, Newcastle, Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham, Belfast and Dublin.
Louis Tomlinson
Following the release of his first new music in three years, 'Lemonade', and the announcement of his third solo album 'How Did I Get Here?', Louis Tomlinson has now announced he will be going on a World Tour in 2026. The singer will perform seven dates across the UK and Ireland in April and May 2026.
Example
Example has announced he will be going on tour in May 2026. The singer is known for his hits 'Kickstarts', 'Won't Got Quietly' and 'Changed the Way You Kiss Me'. He will be performing five dates across England in May 2026.
'Clubland Arena Tour 2026'
'Clubland Arena Tour 2026' has been announced featuring Cascada, Ian Van Dahl, Cascada and Darren Styles. Taking place across two weekends in May, the events will take place in Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle and Aberdeen with a new show in Leeds.
Doja Cat
Doja Cat has announced UK dates for 'Tour Ma Vie World Tour', which will see her performing across the country in May 2026. The 'Say So' singer will start her tour in Glasgow on Thursday 21st May 2026, followed by dates in Manchester and Birmingham, ending her run in London at the O2 Arena on Friday 29th May.
Sister Sisters - 'The Kiki Continues'
The Sister Sisters have now announced outdoor dates across the UK in May, July and August 2026, including several festivals - Mighty Hoopla, Rock Oyster Festival and Boomtown Festival. 'The Kiki Continues' will start in London in May.
James Arthur - Summer dates 2026
James Arthur has announced two dates for Summer 2026. The singer will play in Scarborough and Halifax in July at outdoor venues. He told his fans they would be 'very special shows'.
Lewis Capaldi - Summer dates 2026
In September 2025, just a few days after he started his autumn tour, Lewis announced lots of summer 2026 dates! He then added to these dates after they sold out very quickly. He will tour the UK and Ireland in June, July and August.
Pitbull
Pitbull has been announced as the headline act for several gigs next summer. After the success of his 'Party After Dark Tour' in 2025, he will be returning to the UK for gigs in London, Leeds, Glasgow and Belfast as part of a larger tour including dates in Ireland.
The gigs take place across June and July 2026.
Ariana Grande
In August, Ariana Grande announced she would be going on 'The Eternal Sunshine Tour', including five dates in the UK. The singer will be coming to the UK in August 2026.
Westlife
After much excitement and teasing, the band revealed they will be playing across the UK in September and October 2026, as part of their 'Westlife 25: The Anniversary World Tour'. The band will start their UK leg in Aberdeen on Tuesday 29th September, before performing across the UK, ending with FIVE dates in Belfast (previously announced).
Hits Radio Live 2026
Hits Radio Live 2026 has now been announced at bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham on Friday 20th November 2026 and Co-op Live in Manchester on Saturday 21st November 2026. Buy tickets now!
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