Flashback Friday: Christina Aguilera ‘Genie In A Bottle’

This B101.7 Flashback Friday Spotlight is on a "Mickey Mouse Club" alum who went #1 with the lead single off her self titled debut album. We're talking about Christina Aguilera and her hit "Genie In A Bottle."

It was a time where a trio of mouse club members moved on from sharing the stage of a kids show to all launch pop music careers.  Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears were off and running with solo careers.  Meanwhile, Justin Timberlake found success in the boy band 'N Sync.  Below, see video the three perform together.

"Genie" was a bit controversial at the time, as people thought the song was far too suggestive for someone of her age and with that mouse club history. Christina explains in 1000 UK #1 Hits by Jon Kutner and Spencer Leigh, "It is a bit suggestive, but in a positive way. It's all about a girl who's a little sassy and likes to play hard to get, but equally wants sincerity in a relationship." The lyric, "My body's saying let's go, but my heart is saying no" emphasizes her point.

The song would go on to help Xtina win the Grammy for Best New Artist. Watch the video below.

Christina Aguilera "Genie In A Bottle"

Check out Christina from her "Mickey Mouse Club" days below.

Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake perform on the Mickey "Mouse Club"

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