The 2000s Chart Show

This week on the pop music history podcast reliving the 40 biggest selling songs from every week of the 2000s…As Rihanna, Infernal and Fall Out Boy head up the top 40 to challenge Gnarls Barkley for number one, we got a motley crew of new entries, including Snow Patrol on a major glow-up, The Flaming Lips’ chart peak and the return to the charts of Stevie Nicks with one of the most beautiful (and petty) songs ever written. Featuring the following songs:A-Ha - Cosy PrisonsThe Black Eyed Peas - Pump ItBlaze feat. Barbara Tucker - Most Precious LoveChico - It’s Chico TimeCorinne Bailey Rae - Put Your Records OnDeep Dish feat. Stevie Nicks - DreamsEmbrace - Nature’s LawFall Out Boy - Dance DanceThe Feeling - SewnThe Flaming Lips - The Yeah Yeah Yeah SongGnarls Barkley - CrazyHard-Fi - Better Do BetterInfernal - From Paris to BerlinJames Blunt - WisemenJamie Foxx feat. Ludacris - UnpredictableJoey Negro - Make a Move on MeJuanes - La Camisa NegraKanye West feat. Lupe Fiasco - Touch the SkyKelly Clarkson - Because of YouThe Kooks - NaiveMadonna - SorryMary J. Blige and U2 - OneMeck feat. Leo Sayer - Thunder in My Heart AgainMichael Jackson - Leave Me AloneNe-Yo - So SickNotorious B.I.G. feat. Diddy and Nelly - Nasty GirlOrson - No TomorrowPink - Stupid GirlsThe Pussycat Dolls feat. will.i.am - BeepRichard Ashcroft - Music is PowerRihanna - SOSSean Paul - TemperatureShayne Ward - No PromisesShayne Ward - That’s My GoalSnow Patrol - You’re All I HaveSoundbwoy Ent - Never Wanna SayThe Streets - When You Wasn’t FamousSugababes - Red DressTrina feat. Kelly Rowland - Here We GoThe Zutons - Why Won’t You Give Me Your Love This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

“SOS please someone help me. It’s not healthy for me to feel this way” about a pop song. But that’s just how I feel about Rihanna’s SOS, one of the true starmaking tracks of the decade. Which of course means it’s probably going to be beat by a drippy ballad from Shayne Ward off of that X Factor. So the 2000s charts go.Do Rihanna and Shayne Ward have what it takes to knock Gnarls Barkley off the top, or will it be the job of Gorillaz, Infernal, Fall Out Boy, Hard-Fi or Jamie Foxx. Find out as we deep dive into another week on the 2006 charts.Which pop stars has MULTIPLE family members in prison for murder? Which Danish band is basically forced into doing an England World Cup song? And which singer had to present a TV show with Holly Willoughby where every presenter had to be barefoot. Find out as we tell another set of tales from 2000s music, in the only music history podcast that every episode counts down the top 40 singles chart from this week 20 years ago. This week featuring the following songs:Beverley Knight - Piece of My HeartThe Black Eyed Peas - Pump ItChico - It’s Chico TimeCorinne Bailey Rae - Put Your Records OnEmbrace - Nature’s LawFall Out Boy - Dance DanceThe Feeling - SewnGnarls Barkley - CrazyGorillaz - Kids With Guns/El MananaHard-Fi - Better Do BetterInfernal - From Paris to BerlinJames Blunt - WisemenJamie Foxx feat. Ludacris - UnpredictableJoey Negro - Make a Move on MeKanye West feat. Lupe Fiasco - Touch the SkyKelly Clarkson - Walk AwayThe Kooks - NaiveLorraine - I Feel ItMadonna - SorryMary J. Blige and U2 - OneMeck feat. Leo Sayer - Thunder in My Heart AgainMichael Jackson - Smooth CriminalMish Mash - SpeechlessNelly feat. Paul Wall, Ali & Gipp - GrillzNe-Yo - So SickNotorious B.I.G. feat. Diddy and Nelly - Nasty GirlOrson - No TomorrowPink - Stupid GirlsThe Pussycat Dolls feat. will.i.am - BeepRay J - One WishRihanna - SOSSean Paul - TemperatureShayne Ward - No PromisesShayne Ward - That’s My GoalThe Streets - When You Wasn’t FamousStudio B - C’mon Get It OnSugababes - Red DressTrina feat. Kelly Rowland - Here We GoVarious Artists - Tribute to JinkyThe Zutons - Why Won’t You Give Me Your Love This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

This week on our look at the music that came out this week in 2006, we’re going literally from the sublime to ridiculous, in a chart that takes us from one of the most emotional songs ever written in U2’s One’s to one of the stupidest tracks ever, D4L’s Laffy Taffy.In between, we get Franz Ferdinand singing about Jesus, Morrissey discussing losing his virginity, Michael Jackson terrified by the idea of a woman’s sexuality and The Zutons’ ode to keeping women locked in your basement (do not try this at home, kids).In short, another typically weird look into the pop music of the 2000s.This week’s episode features the following tracks:Belle & Sebastian - The Blues Are Still BlueBeverley Knight - Piece of My HeartThe Black Eyed Peas - Pump ItThe Charlatans - Blackened Blue EyesChico - It’s Chico TimeCorinne Bailey Rae - Put Your Records OnDepeche Mode - Suffer WellD4L - Laffy TaffyEditors - All SparksEmbrace - Nature’s LawFall Out Boy - Sugar We’re Going DownThe Feeling - SewnFranz Ferdinand - The Fallen/L WellsGirls Aloud - Whole Lotta HistoryGnarls Barkley - CrazyJames Blunt - WisemenJoey Negro - Make a Move on MeKanye West feat. Lupe Fiasco - Touch the SkyKelly Clarkson - Walk AwayThe Kooks - NaiveMadonna - SorryMary J. Blige and U2 - OneMeck feat. Leo Sayer - Thunder in My Heart AgainMichael Jackson - Dirty DianaMish Mash - SpeechlessMorrissey - You Have Killed MeNelly feat. Paul Wall, Ali & Gipp - GrillzNe-Yo - So SickNotorious B.I.G. feat. Diddy and Nelly - Nasty GirlOrson - No TomorrowPink - Stupid GirlsThe Pussycat Dolls feat. will.i.am - BeepRay J - One WishRoyal Ballet Sinfonia with Gavin Sutherland - The BBC Radio 4 UK ThemeSean Paul - TemperatureThe Source feat. Candi Staton - You Got the LoveThe Streets - When You Wasn’t FamousSugababes - Red DressVarious Artists - Tribute to JinkyThe Zutons - Why Won’t You Give Me Your Love This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

This week 20 years ago on the pop music charts...the British record buying public goes Craaaaaaaayyyyyyyzzzaaaaaaayyyyyyyy for Danger Mouse and Cee-Lo’s Gnarls Barkley project while gossip-lovers everywhere wonder about what Mike Skinner and Cheryl Cole might have got involved in.Elsewhere, more nails are put in the landfill indie coffin as The Automatic and Milburn debut and we get two of the strangest novelty records we’ve heard so far in our journey through the UK top 40s of the 2000s.All this and more on the pop music history/nostalgia podcast where every week we’re reliving the 40 biggest selling songs from this week 20 years ago and telling the story of all the new releases. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

This week in 2006...Pink tries feminism and fails miserably. Michael Jackson jumps the shark. The Yeah Yeah Yeahs don’t release a concept album about a cat. The Kooks don’t annuciate properly. Nelly tells us all about his jewel-encrusted teeth, and we get 2000s nostalgic pop music bangers from Embrace, Sean Paul, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and MVP.Featuring the following tracks:Beverley Knight - Piece of My HeartThe Black Eyed Peas - Pump ItBow Wow feat. Ciara - Like YouChico - It’s Chico TimeChris Brown feat. Juelz Santana - Run ItCorinne Bailey Rae - Put Your Records OnCraig David - UnbelievableEmbrace - Nature’s LawFall Out Boy - Sugar We’re Going DownThe Feeling - SewnGirls Aloud - Whole Lotta HistoryHilary Duff - FlyJack Johnson - Better TogetherJames Blunt - WisemenJoey Negro - Make a Move on MeJosé Gonzalez - HeartbeatsKanye West feat. Lupe Fiasco - Touch the SkyKeisha White - The Weakness in MeKelly Clarkson - Walk AwayThe Kooks - NaiveLacuna Coil - Our TruthMadonna - SorryMassive Attack - Live With MeMeck feat. Leo Sayer - Thunder in My Heart AgainMichael Jackson - BadMVP - Bounce Shake Move StopNelly feat. Paul Wall, Ali & Gipp - GrillzNe-Yo - So SickNotorious B.I.G. feat. Diddy and Nelly - Nasty GirlOrson - No TomorrowPink - Stupid GirlsThe Pussycat Dolls feat. will.i.am - BeepRay J - One WishSean Paul - TemperatureThe Shapeshifters - IncredibleThe Source feat. Candi Staton - You Got the LoveThe Strokes - Heart in a CageSugababes - Red DressWill Young - All Time LoveYeah Yeah Yeahs - Gold LionIf you still want more 00s pop music fun, subscribe to our Patreon and Substack, follow The 2000s Chart Show over at The App Formerly known as Twitter, TikTok and Instagram, and email us at [email protected] with your pop music memories. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

This week on the podcast telling the stories of the biggest songs from this week 20 year ago…This is a baffling week on the 2000s charts for me. Why is Kelly Clarkson being beaten by a less good version of herself literally using the same songwriter? How could the pop music industry fumble the singles from Girls Aloud’s best album so badly? Why don’t the British record buying public appreciate Beverley Knight and Massive Attack more? And maybe most importantly of all...why do those three wise men get a semi by the sea?All of these questions about 2006 pop will (hopefully) be answered in our latest episode alongside the following tracks:Arctic Monkeys - When the Sun Goes DownBattle - TendencyBeverley Knight - Piece of My HeartBe Your Own Pet - AdventureThe Black Eyed Peas - Pump ItBow Wow feat. Ciara - Like YouCharlotte Church - Moodswings (To Come at Me Like That)Chico - It’s Chico TimeChris Brown feat. Juelz Santana - Run ItCorinne Bailey Rae - Put Your Records OnCraig David - UnbelievableFall Out Boy - Sugar We’re Going DownThe Feeling - SewnGirls Aloud - Whole Lotta HistoryHi-Tack - Say Say Say (Waiting 4 U)Hilary Duff - FlyJack Johnson - Better TogetherJames Blunt - Goodbye My LoverJames Blunt - WisemenJoey Negro - Make a Move on MeJosé Gonzalez - HeartbeatsKanye West feat. Lupe Fiasco - Touch the SkyKeisha White - The Weakness in MeKelly Clarkson - Walk AwayMadonna - SorryMassive Attack - Live With MeMeck feat. Leo Sayer - Thunder in My Heart AgainMichael Jackson - Beat ItNe-Yo - So SickNotorious B.I.G. feat. Diddy and Nelly - Nasty GirlThe Ordinary Boys - Boys Will Be BoysOrson - No TomorrowPlacebo - Because I Want YouThe Pussycat Dolls feat. will.i.am - BeepRay J - One WishShakira - Don’t BotherThe Shapeshifters - IncredibleThe Source feat. Candi Staton - You Got the LoveSugababes - Red DressWill Young - All Time LoveIf you still want more 00s pop music fun, subscribe to our Patreon and Substack, follow The 2000s Chart Show over at The App Formerly known as Twitter, TikTok and Instagram, and email us at [email protected] with your pop music memories. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

A NEW ERA IN THE UK TOP 40 CHARTS....but enough about Amelle replacing Mutya in the Sugababes, some long-awaited rule changes came in force which gave more power than ever to downloads.Instantly, there are some winners (Black Eyed Peas), some losers (James Blunt), and a lot of chaos in between.Let me be your guide as I tell you the stories of some of the best songs of 2006. From what will.i.am is probably saying behind all those Pussycat Doll bleeps, to the strange role Craig David had in the breakup of the Royal Family, let’s get into another chart!Featuring the following tracks:Arctic Monkeys - When the Sun Goes DownBeyoncé feat. Slim Thug - Check On ItThe Black Eyed Peas - Pump ItBow Wow feat. Ciara - Like YouCharlotte Church - Moodswings (To Come at Me Like That)Chico - It’s Chico TimeChris Brown feat. Juelz Santana - Run ItCorinne Bailey Rae - Put Your Records OnCraig David - UnbelievableDead or Alive - You Spin Me RoundFall Out Boy - Sugar We’re Going DownThe Feeling - SewnFightstar - Waste a MomentFreemasons feat. Amanda Wilson - Watchin’Hi-Tack - Say Say Say (Waiting 4 U)Jack Johnson - Better TogetherJames Blunt - Goodbye My LoverJosé Gonzalez - HeartbeatsKanye West feat. Jamie Foxx - Gold DiggerKanye West feat. Lupe Fiasco - Touch the SkyKeisha White - The Weakness in MeKelly Clarkson - Because of YouMadonna - Hung UpMadonna - SorryMeck feat. Leo Sayer - Thunder in My Heart AgainMichael Jackson - Billie JeanNizlopi - JCB SongNotorious B.I.G. feat. Diddy and Nelly - Nasty GirlThe Ordinary Boys - Boys Will Be BoysOrson - No TomorrowPlacebo - Because I Want YouThe Pussycat Dolls feat. will.i.am - BeepThe Rifles - Repeated OffenderShakira - Don’t BotherThe Shapeshifters - IncredibleThe Source feat. Candi Staton - You Got the LoveSugababes - Red DressSunblock - I’ll Be ReadyWestlife - AmazingWill Young - All Time LoveIf you still want more 00s pop music fun, subscribe to our Patreon and Substack, follow The 2000s Chart Show over at The App Formerly known as Twitter, TikTok and Instagram, and email us at [email protected] with your pop music memories. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

WHAT TIME IS ITTTTTTTTTTTTT?? It’s time for another episode of the podcast telling the stories of the 40 biggest-selling songs from this week 20 years ago of course!This week in 2006 had the most new entries of any chart the whole year, and it’s an embarrassment of 2000s riches and rubbish including the incredible debut of Hot Chip, the final single by Charlotte Church and the return of Shakira with her passive aggressive anthem Don’t Bother.This week’s episode of The 2000s Chart Show features the following tracks:Arctic Monkeys - When the Sun Goes DownBeyoncé feat. Slim Thug - Check On ItCharlotte Church - Moodswings (To Come at Me Like That)Chico - It’s Chico TimeChris Brown feat. Juelz Santana - Run ItCorinne Bailey Rae - Put Your Records OnThe Darkness - Is It Just MeDead or Alive - You Spin Me RoundFall Out Boy - Sugar We’re Going DownThe Feeling - SewnFreemasons feat. Amanda Wilson - Watchin’Graham Coxon - Standing On My Own AgainHi-Tack - Say Say Say (Waiting 4 U)Hot Chip - Over and OverJack Johnson - Better TogetherJames Blunt - Goodbye My LoverKanye West feat. Jamie Foxx - Gold DiggerKeisha White - The Weakness in MeKelly Clarkson - Because of YouLiz McClarnon - Woman in Love/I Get the Sweetest FeelingMadonna - Hung UpMadonna - SorryMeck feat. Leo Sayer - Thunder in My Heart AgainMichael Jackson - Rock With YouMystery Jets - The Boy Who Ran AwayNizlopi - JCB SongNotorious B.I.G. feat. Diddy and Nelly - Nasty GirlThe Ordinary Boys - Boys Will Be BoysOrson - No TomorrowThe Pussycat Dolls feat. will.i.am - BeepThe Rakes - All Too HumanShakira - Don’t BotherShayne Ward - That’s My GoalSimon Webbe - After All This TimeThe Source feat. Candi Staton - You Got the LoveSunblock - I’ll Be ReadyThe Upper Room - All Over This TownWestlife - AmazingWill Young - All Time LoveThe Young Knives - Here Comes the Rumor MillIf you still want more 00s pop music fun, subscribe to our Patreon and Substack, follow The 2000s Chart Show over at The App Formerly known as Twitter, TikTok and Instagram, and email us at [email protected] with your pop music memories. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

Je suis NOT desolé that I have another episode full of 2000s pop music bangers for your nostalgic enjoyment this week. Madonna is releasing her least favourite single, Corinne Bailey Rae is dragged into a feud with Lily Allen and Kian Westlife is falling out of windows. All in a day’s work for the 2006 charts, in other words.Meanwhile...The Darkness are blowing £1 million on an album, one of my favourite records of the entire 2000s is being released, and Michael Jackson is flopping HARD.This week’s episode features the following tracks:Alkaline Trio - BurnArctic Monkeys - When the Sun Goes DownAshlee Simpson - BoyfriendBeyoncé feat. Slim Thug - Check On ItBlack Eyed Peas - My HumpsChris Brown feat. Juelz Santana - Run ItCorinne Bailey Rae - Put Your Records OnThe Darkness - Is It Just MeDead or Alive - You Spin Me RoundDelays - ValentineFall Out Boy - Sugar We’re Going Down50 Cent - Hustler’s AmbitionFriday Hill - One More Night AloneFuneral For a Friend - Roses for the DeadGoldfrapp - Ride a White HorseHi-Tack - Say Say Say (Waiting 4 U)James Blunt - Goodbye My LoverJames Blunt - You’re BeautifulJesse McCartney - Beautiful SoulJosé Gonzalez - HeartbeatsKaiser Chiefs - I Predict a Riot/Sink That ShipKanye West feat. Jamie Foxx - Gold DiggerKelly Clarkson - Because of YouLiz McClarnon - Woman in Love/I Get the Sweetest FeelingMadonna - Hung UpMadonna - SorryMaximo Park - I Want You to StayMeck feat. Leo Sayer - Thunder in My Heart AgainMichael Jackson - Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get EnoughMorning Runner - Burning BenchesNizlopi - JCB SongNotorious B.I.G. feat. Diddy and Nelly - Nasty GirlThe Ordinary Boys - Boys Will Be BoysShayne Ward - That’s My GoalSimon Webbe - After All This TimeThe Source feat. Candi Staton - You Got the LoveSunblock - I’ll Be ReadyWe Are Scientists - It’s a HitWestlife - AmazingWill Young - All Time Love This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

Another week on your favourite 2000s pop music podcast, a mystery: What happened to Liz McClarnon’s solo career? This week 20 years ago the former Atomic Kitten member got a top 5 hit and was never heard from again. We delve into this promising career cut short as well as riding a white horse (that might be heroin) with Goldfrapp, discovering that two of Blazin’ Squad are secretly the most important producers of the 2020s and hearing from Chad Kroeger from Nickelback about why people hate the band so much.This week’s episodes features the following tracks:Arctic Monkeys - When the Sun Goes DownAshlee Simpson - BoyfriendBeyoncé feat. Slim Thug - Check On ItBlack Eyed Peas - My HumpsBoy Kill Boy - Back AgainBrian Kennedy & Peter Corry - George Best: A TributeChris Brown feat. Juelz Santana - Run ItDead or Alive - You Spin Me RoundFall Out Boy - Sugar We’re Going DownFriday Hill - One More Night Alone50 Cent - Hustler’s AmbitionGoldfrapp - Ride a White HorseHard-Fi - Cash MachineHi-Tack - Say Say Say (Waiting 4 U)James Blunt - Goodbye My LoverJames Blunt - You’re BeautifulJesse McCartney - Beautiful SoulJosé Gonzalez - HeartbeatsKaiser Chiefs - I Predict a Riot/Sink That ShipKanye West feat. Jamie Foxx - Gold DiggerKelly Clarkson - Because of YouKubb - GrowLee Ryan - When I Think of YouLiz McClarnon - Woman in Love/I Get the Sweetest FeelingMadonna - Hung UpThe Magic Numbers - I See You See MeMeck feat. Leo Sayer - Thunder in My Heart AgainNickelback - Far AwayNizlopi - JCB SongNotorious B.I.G. feat. Diddy and Nelly - Nasty GirlThe Ordinary Boys - Boys Will Be BoysPretty Ricky - Your BodyPussycat Dolls - StickwituRhymefest feat. Kanye West - Brand NewRichard Ashcroft - Break the Night with ColourShayne Ward - That’s My GoalThe Source feat. Candi Staton - You Got the LoveSugababes - UglySunblock - I’ll Be ReadyWill Young - All Time LoveIf you still want more 00s pop music fun, subscribe to our Patreon and Substack, follow The 2000s Chart Show over at The App Formerly known as Twitter, TikTok and Instagram, and email us at [email protected] with your pop music memories. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

This week 20 years ago on the pop music charts was a weird time where all the big “new” releases are old. On this episode of the 2000s pop music podcast telling the stories of the 40 biggest selling songs of this week in 2006…Can a very 2006 remix of Leo Sayer’s Thunder in My Heart beat the third re-release of The Source/Candi Staton’s You’ve Got the Love or the physical single of Fall Out Boy’s Sugar We’re Going Down?Find out in an episode that also goes deep on Antony Costa and the time he peed on a cash point, explores the career of failed industry plants Kubb and reveals shocking stories you might not know from the world of 2000s pop music and beyond.Featuring the following tracks:A-Ha - Analogue (All I Want)The Alarm MMVI - SuperchannelAntony Costa - Do You Ever Think of MeArctic Monkeys - When the Sun Goes DownAshlee Simpson - BoyfriendBeyoncé feat. Slim Thug - Check On ItBlack Eyed Peas - My HumpsBrian Kennedy & Peter Corry - George Best: A TributeBullet For My Valentine - All These Things I HateChris Brown feat. Juelz Santana - Run ItDead or Alive - You Spin Me RoundDHT feat. Edmee - Listen to Your HeartEl Presidente - Turn This Thing AroundFall Out Boy - Sugar We’re Going Down50 Cent - Hustler’s AmbitionHard-Fi - Cash MachineHi-Tack - Say Say Say (Waiting 4 U)James Blunt - Goodbye My LoverJesse McCartney - Beautiful SoulJosé Gonzalez - HeartbeatsKelly Clarkson - Because of YouKubb - GrowLee Ryan - When I Think of YouMadonna - Hung UpMeck feat. Leo Sayer - Thunder in My Heart AgainNizlopi - JCB SongNotorious B.I.G. feat. Diddy and Nelly - Nasty GirlThe Ordinary Boys - Boys Will Be BoysPharrell Williams - AngelPussycat Dolls feat. Busta Rhymes - Don’t ChaPussycat Dolls - StickwituRichard Ashcroft - Break the Night with ColourShayne Ward - That’s My GoalThe Source feat. Candi Staton - You Got the LoveSugababes - UglySunblock - I’ll Be ReadyTexas - SleepThree 6 Mafia - Stay FlyWill Young - All Time LoveYoung Jeezy feat. Akon - Soul Survivor This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

On this week’s episode of the podcast reliving the stories of the 40 biggest songs from this week in 2006… literally everyone is causing a scene. Ashlee Simpson was getting into (ALLEGED) altercations with Pete Wentz’s ex, Lee Ryan is on a cheese-induced plane ride from hell and 50 Cent is reopening all of his old beefs for money.And that’s without even getting into this being Chris Brown’s debut on the chart (yikes) and Pete Burns becoming a chart fixture again!This week’s episode features the following songs:A-Ha - Analogue (All I Want)Arctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good on the DancefloorArctic Monkeys - When the Sun Goes DownAshlee Simpson - BoyfriendBeyoncé feat. Slim Thug - Check On ItBlack Eyed Peas - My HumpsBon Jovi - Welcome to Wherever You AreBrian Kennedy & Peter Corry - George Best: A TributeChris Brown feat. Juelz Santana - Run ItColdplay - TalkDead or Alive - You Spin Me RoundDHT feat. Edmee - Listen to Your HeartEditors - MunichEminem - When I’m GoneFall Out Boy - Sugar We’re Going Down50 Cent - Hustler’s AmbitionGo! Team - LadyflashHard-Fi - Cash MachineHi-Tack - Say Say Say (Waiting 4 U)James Blunt - Goodbye My LoverJesse McCartney - Beautiful SoulJosé Gonzalez - HeartbeatsKelly Clarkson - Because of YouLee Ryan - When I Think of YouMadonna - Hung UpMogwai - Friend of the NightNizlopi - JCB SongNotorious B.I.G. feat. Diddy and Nelly - Nasty GirlThe Ordinary Boys - Boys Will Be BoysPharrell Williams - AngelPussycat Dolls feat. Busta Rhymes - Don’t ChaPussycat Dolls - StickwituRichard Ashcroft - Break the Night with ColourShayne Ward - That’s My GoalSugababes - UglySunblock - I’ll Be ReadyTexas - SleepTom Novy feat. Michael Marshall - Your BodyWill Young - All Time LoveYoung Jeezy feat. Akon - Soul SurvivorIf you still want more 00s pop music fun, subscribe to our Patreon and Substack, follow The 2000s Chart Show over at The App Formerly known as Twitter, TikTok and Instagram, and email us at [email protected] with your pop music memories. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

In this episode of the 2000s pop music history podcast telling the story of the 40 biggest selling songs from this week in 2006:his week’s chart in 2006 was one for people who didn’t realise that time had passed them by. ‘80s legends a-ha and Duran Duran’s Simon Le Bon make another move for chart glory, Starsailor try to exist in a post-Arctic Monkeys world, and Notorious BIG tries for number one despite literally not being alive.Elsewhere, I explore why Pharrell has always given me weird vibes, discover a very strange dance cover of a ‘90s alt rock classic and bemoan the fact that emo is about to enter these charts in a big way.Featuring the following tracks:A-Ha - Analogue (All I Want)Arctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good on the DancefloorArctic Monkeys - When the Sun Goes DownBelle & Sebastian - Funny Little FrogBeyoncé feat. Slim Thug - Check On ItBlack Eyed Peas - My HumpsBrian Kennedy & Peter Corry - George Best: A TributeColdplay - TalkDHT feat. Edmee - Listen to Your HeartEditors - MunichEminem - When I’m GoneFall Out Boy - Sugar We’re Going DownFerry Corsten - FireHard-Fi - Cash MachineHi-Tack - Say Say Say (Waiting 4 U)James Blunt - Goodbye My LoverJosé Gonzalez - HeartbeatsKaiser Chiefs - I Predict a Riot/Sink That ShipKelly Clarkson - Because of YouThe Kooks - You Don’t Love MeLMC feat. Rachel McFarlane - You Get What You GiveMadonna - Hung UpNizlopi - JCB SongNotorious B.I.G. feat. Diddy and Nelly - Nasty GirlThe Ordinary Boys - Boys Will Be BoysPharrell Williams - AngelProtocol - Where’s the PleasurePussycat Dolls feat. Busta Rhymes - Don’t ChaPussycat Dolls - StickwituRichard Ashcroft - Break the Night with ColourShayne Ward - That’s My GoalSimon Webbe - No WorriesSon of Dork - Eddie’s SongStarsailor - This TimeSugababes - UglySunblock - I’ll Be ReadyTexas - SleepTom Novy feat. Michael Marshall - Your BodyWill Young - All Time LoveYoung Jeezy feat. Akon - Soul Survivor This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

2006 getting off to a great start, with some big names trying to knock Shayne Ward off of the top spot. Will it be Beyoncé with her worst single, can the Arctic Monkeys manage it with their ode to the shadier sides of Sheffield, will Will (Young) have the will to get All Time Love to the top of the pop music charts, or shall Biggie Smalls get a number one from beyond the grave just a few months after his great rival managed it?Find out in another episodes full of 2000s fun, nostalgic anthems and music from:Aaron Smith feat. Luvli - Dancin’Arctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good on the DancefloorArctic Monkeys - When the Sun Goes DownBelle & Sebastian - Funny Little FrogBeyoncé feat. Slim Thug - Check On ItBlack Eyed Peas - My HumpsBrian Kennedy & Peter Corry - George Best: A TributeColdplay - TalkDHT feat. Edmee - Listen to Your HeartEditors - MunichEminem - When I’m GoneForward Russia - TwelveHard-Fi - Cash MachineHi-Tack - Say Say Say (Waiting 4 U)Hound Dogs - I Like GirlsJames Blunt - Goodbye My LoverJosé Gonzalez - HeartbeatsKaiser Chiefs - I Predict a Riot/Sink That ShipKanye West feat. Adam Levine - Heard ‘Em SayKanye West feat. Jamie Foxx - Gold DiggerKelly Clarkson - Because of YouThe Kooks - You Don’t Love MeMadonna - Hung UpNizlopi - JCB SongNotorious B.I.G. feat. Diddy and Nelly - Nasty GirlThe Ordinary Boys - Boys Will Be BoysPussycat Dolls feat. Busta Rhymes - Don’t ChaPussycat Dolls - StickwituRichard Ashcroft - Break the Night with ColourShayne Ward - That’s My GoalSimon Webbe - No WorriesSon of Dork - Eddie’s SongSugababes - Push the ButtonSugababes - UglySunblock - I’ll Be ReadySway - Little DerekTest Icicles - What’s Your DamageTexas - SleepTom Novy feat. Michael Marshall - Your BodyWill Young - All Time Love This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

“Would you like me to be the cat?”The start of 2006 is a quiet one for the pop music industry before everything starts getting a little weird. But there’s still plenty of nostalgic 2000s pop bangers to enjoy in this our countdown of the 40 biggest-selling songs from this week 20 years ago.Preston off of Ordinary Boys is in the Big Brother house, the Baywatch theme is being ransacked for two different dance tracks, Richard Ashcroft believes he can fly and Hard-Fi are breaking into Heathrow Airport. So business as usual in terms of the 2000s being berserk then, and we are the only music history podcast to take you through it all.Also on this ep:*We learn how that amazing Sony Bravia ad with the bouncy balls bouncing down the hill to the sound of José Gonzalez was done*We discover Annie Mac’s brother’s band*We learn which comedy icon is obsessed with the band Texas Plus the following incredible moments of 2000s pop music nostalgia:Aaron Smith feat. Luvli - Dancin’Arctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good on the DancefloorBlack Eyed Peas - My HumpsBrian Kennedy & Peter Corry - George Best: A TributeColdplay - TalkCrimea - Lottery Winners on AcidDaniel Powter - Bad DayDHT feat. Edmee - Listen to Your HeartEditors - MunichEminem - When I’m GoneGirls Aloud - See the DayGorillaz - Dirty HarryHard-Fi - Cash MachineHerd & Fitz feat. Abigail Bailey - I Just Can’t Get EnoughHound Dogs - I Like GirlsJames Blunt - Goodbye My LoverJames Blunt - You’re BeautifulJosé Gonzalez - HeartbeatsKaiser Chiefs - I Predict a Riot/Sink That ShipKanye West feat. Adam Levine - Heard ‘Em SayKanye West feat. Jamie Foxx - Gold DiggerKelly Clarkson - Because of YouThe Kooks - You Don’t Love MeMadonna - Hung UpMylo - Muscle CarNizlopi - JCB SongThe Ordinary Boys - Boys Will Be BoysPussycat Dolls feat. Busta Rhymes - Don’t ChaPussycat Dolls - StickwituRichard Ashcroft - Break the Night with ColourRobbie Williams - Advertising SpaceShayne Ward - That’s My GoalSimon Webbe - No WorriesSugababes - Push the ButtonSugababes - UglySunblock - I’ll Be ReadyTexas - SleepTom Novy feat. Michael Marshall - Your BodyWestlife feat. Diana Ross - When You Tell Me That You Love MeWestlife - You Raise Me Up This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

(Head over to our Patreon now to hear our episodes counting down my full 100 favourite songs of 2005)One year, 52 weeks and 500 songs that made it onto the UK top 40. We have crunched the numbers, made some tough decisions and listened to Verbalicious’ Don’t Play Nice on repeat A LOT to whittle it down to the best 40 songs that made it onto the chart 20 years ago.Expect some songs you’ll love, some songs you probably love to hate and the ultimate celebration for the weird year of pop music that was 2005.Including songs from Kelly Clarkson, Gwen Stefani, Madonna, Arctic Monkeys, Björk, Franz Ferdinand, Sugababes, The White Stripes, Gorillaz and many many more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

One of them is “here to win your heart and soul”. The other is five and his “dad’s Bruce Lee”. Which of them will secure the festive number one in the latest episode of the 2000s pop music history podcast where everyweek we’re reliving the 40 biggest selling songs of this week in 2005.Other major contenders include the 'last ever' Eminem single, a re-release of Fairytale of New York, a very bad Girls Aloud track, Coldplay, a song actually 'sung' by 'Santa', some absolute Grannybait and one of James Blunt's most miserable tracks.This week’s episode of The 2000s Chart Show features the following tracks:Arctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good on the DancefloorBlack Eyed Peas - My HumpsBrian Kennedy - George Best: A TributeThe Choirboys - Tears in HeavenColdplay - TalkCraig David - Don’t Love You No MoreCrazy Frog - Jingle Bells / U Can’t Touch ThisDaniel Powter - Bad DayDHT feat. Edmee - Listen to Your HeartEminem - When I’m Gone50 Cent - Window ShopperGirls Aloud - BiologyGirls Aloud - See the DayGorillaz - Dirty HarryHerd & Fitz feat. Abigail Bailey - I Just Can’t Get EnoughHound Dogs - I Like GirlsJames Blunt - Goodbye My LoverKeedie / England Cricket Team - JerusalemKelly Clarkson - Because of YouMadonna - Hung UpMariah Carey - Don’t Forget About UsMary J Blige - Be Without YouMcFly - Ultraviolet / The Ballad of Paul KNizlopi - JCB SongOasis - Let There Be LoveThe Pogues feat. Kirsty MacColl - Fairytale of New YorkPussycat Dolls feat. Busta Rhymes - Don’t ChaPussycat Dolls - StickwituRihanna - If It’s Lovin That You WantRobbie Williams - Advertising SpaceSanta Sings - Is This the Way to Amarillo (Santa’s Grotto)Sean Paul - Ever Blazin’Shayne Ward - That’s My GoalSimon Webbe - No WorriesThe Strokes - JuiceboxSugababes - UglyTom Novy feat. Michael Marshall - Your BodyThe Water Babies - Under the TreeWestlife feat. Diana Ross - When You Tell Me That You Love MeWestlife - You Raise Me UpIf you still want more 00s pop music fun, subscribe to our Patreon and Substack, follow The 2000s Chart Show over at The App Formerly known as Twitter, TikTok and Instagram, and email us at [email protected] with your pop music memories. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

In this episode of The 2000s Chart Show, we dive into the weeks that are always crucial in UK pop history: the race for the 2005 Christmas Number One. It’s a year that has it all: Novelty hits, emotional ballads and even alternative rock, and in this episode we revisit a uniquely chaotic moment in 2000s chart culture and music history.We break down the key releases competing for the top spot: Crazy Frog’s festive chart assault (and assault on our ears), Nizlopi’s breakout viral hit JCB Song, and major pop entries from Mariah Carey, Robbie Williams, McFly, and the unholy team-up of Westlife and Diana Ross. Less likely contenders include bands like The Subways and Depeche Mode alongside truly left-field contenders such as The Water Babies from a Vodafone ad and the entire England Cricket Team’s singing Jerusalem.Packed with nostalgia, chart trivia, and cultural context, this episode is essential listening for fans of 2000s pop, UK chart music, Christmas Number One history, and the golden era of CD singles, Top of the Pops, and mid-2000s British music.Perfect for listeners who love revisiting the songs, artists, and moments that defined the UK music charts in the 2000s. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

We must have all been on the naughty list in Christmas 2005, because Santa gave us the horrible gift of the best singer ever to be in a girlband exiting the group.This huge news eclipsed everything in the chart this week, which is very much a dumping ground before the big race for the Christmas number 1 begins. But we are getting new stuff like an incredibly ill-advised single from Charlotte Church, one of Franz Ferdinand’s best-ever songs and a dance cover of an 80s ballad classic.This week’s The 2000s Chart Show features the following tracksArctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good on the DancefloorBabyshambles - AlbionBlack Eyed Peas - My HumpsBob Sinclar feat. Gary Nesta Pine - Love GenerationBraund Reynolds - Rocket (A Natural Gambler)Charlotte Church - Even God Can’t Change the PastCraig David - Don’t Love You No MoreThe Cribs - You’re Gonna Lose UsDaniel Powter - Bad DayThe Darkness - One Way TicketDHT feat. Edmee - Listen to Your Heart50 Cent - Window ShopperFranz Ferdinand - Walk AwayGirls Aloud - BiologyGorillaz - Dirty HarryHerd & Fitz feat. Abigail Bailey - I Just Can’t Get EnoughKanye West feat. Adam Levine - Heard ‘Em SayKatie Melua - I Cried For You/Just Like HeavenKelly Clarkson - Because of YouKT Tunstall - Under the WeatherLiberty X - A Night to RememberMadonna - Hung UpMystery Jets - Alas AgnesOasis - Let There Be LovePaul Weller - Here’s the Good NewsPharrell feat. Gwen Stefani - Can I Have It Like ThatPussycat Dolls feat. Busta Rhymes - Don’t ChaPussycat Dolls - StickwituRihanna - If It’s Lovin That You WantRobbie Williams - TrippingThe Rolling Stones - Rain Fell DownRoyksopp - What Else Is ThereSean Paul - Ever Blazin’Simon Webbe - No WorriesThe Strokes - JuiceboxSugababes - Push the ButtonSugababes - UglyTom Novy feat. Michael Marshall - Your BodyWestlife - You Raise Me UpWill Young - Switch It OnIf you still want more 00s pop music fun, subscribe to our Patreon and Substack, follow The 2000s Chart Show over at The App Formerly known as Twitter, TikTok and Instagram, and email us at [email protected] with your pop music memories. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

If it’s lovin’ (of 2000s pop music) that you want, you’ve come to the right place, as we count down the 40 biggest selling songs of this week in 2005.Is Rihanna destined to be a one hit wonder following Pon De Replay? Will Oasis manage to stop squabbling enough to campaign properly for a number one single? How many times can Pete Doherty get arrested in one year? Will Sean Paul ever release a song not about fire? All will be revealed.Featuring discussions of the following tracks:Antony & The Johnsons - You Are My SisterArctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good on the DancefloorBabyshambles - AlbionBlack Eyed Peas - My HumpsBlink-182 - Not NowBob Sinclar feat. Gary Nesta Pine - Love GenerationCraig David - Don’t Love You No MoreDaniel Powter - Bad DayThe Darkness - One Way TicketDavid Gray - Hospital Food50 Cent - Window ShopperFreefaller - She’s My Everything/Basket CaseThe Futureheads - AreaGirls Aloud - BiologyGorillaz - DareGorillaz - Dirty HarryHilary Duff - Wake UpJamie Cullum - Mind TrickKanye West feat. Jamie Foxx - Gold DiggerKelly Clarkson - Because of YouLiberty X - A Night to RememberLil’ Kim - Lighters UpMadonna - Hung UpMylo vs Miami Sound Machine - Doctor PressureOasis - Let There Be LovePharrell feat. Gwen Stefani - Can I Have It Like ThatPussycat Dolls feat. Busta Rhymes - Don’t ChaPussycat Dolls - StickwituRihanna - If It’s Lovin That You WantRobbie Williams - TrippingSean Paul - Ever Blazin’Sean Paul - We Be Burnin’Sigur Ros - HoppipollaSimon Webbe - No WorriesSon of Dork - Ticket Outta LoservilleSugababes - Push the ButtonTom Novy feat. Michael Marshall - Your BodyWestlife - You Raise Me UpThe White Stripes - The Denial TwistWill Young - Switch It On This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

On the 2000s charts this week, Christmas is coming, and the charts are getting in the mood with such festive topics as... America’s obsession with guns! Being in love with a straight man (relatable TBH)! Doing things with a radio that would get my episode shadowbanned if I put it in this description!Winter for many represents the end of things, and so it’s fitting that we also have the end of another attempted boyband, with Freefaller going out with one of the most abysmal covers of the entire 2000s. And no one told 50 Cent that Christmas was a time for goodwill towards all men, as he dedicates his latest single Window Shopper to keeping four different feuds going.In our latest episode, we’re talking all this plus the following 2005 tracks:Alkaline Trio - Mercy MeArctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good on the DancefloorBlack Eyed Peas - My HumpsBob Sinclar feat. Gary Nesta Pine - Love GenerationCraig David - Don’t Love You No MoreDaniel Powter - Bad DayThe Darkness - One Way TicketThe Dead 60s - Ghostfaced Killer50 Cent - Window ShopperFoo Fighters - ResolveFreefaller - She’s My Everything/Basket CaseGirls Aloud - BiologyGoldie Lookin Chain - R’n’BGorillaz - DareGorillaz - Dirty HarryGreen Day - Jesus of SuburbiaHilary Duff - Wake UpKaiser Chiefs - Modern WayKanye West feat. Jamie Foxx - Gold DiggerKelly Clarkson - Behind these Hazel EyesKorn - Twisted TransistorLiberty X - A Night to RememberLil’ Kim - Lighters UpMadonna - Hung UpMylo vs Miami Sound Machine - Doctor PressurePaul McCartney - Jenny WrenPharrell feat. Gwen Stefani - Can I Have It Like ThatPussycat Dolls feat. Busta Rhymes - Don’t ChaRobbie Williams - TrippingSean Paul - We Be Burnin’Simon Webbe - No WorriesSon of Dork - Ticket Outta LoservilleStereophonics - RewindSugababes - Push the ButtonTom Novy feat. Michael Marshall - Your BodyUniting Nations feat. Laura More - Ai No CorridaVarious Artists - Ever Fallen in Love With Someone You Shouldn’t’veWestlife - You Raise Me UpThe White Stripes - The Denial TwistWill Young - Switch It On This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

It is a truth of 2000s pop universally acknowledged that you can’t mistake my biology...but did the British public in the 00s have enough musical taste to put the best Girls Aloud song (and maybe best song of all time?) to number one?Or did they prefer Fergie and her humps, bumps and lovely lady lumps? Or perhaps Will Young’s first attempt at an overtly gay single? The Darkness’ too late comeback? Or even Liberty X’s desperate attempt to stay on the charts with a sad cover for Children in Need?Find out on the latest episode of the 2000s pop music history podcast where every week we’re counting down the 40 biggest selling songs from this week in 2005. This week’s ep also features:-The hilarious feud between Charlotte Church and Cheryl Tweedy-Donny Tourette being thrown off buses, banned from Download Festival and generally being the biggest berk of all time-An inspired ballad take on My Humps-Jack White sending out copies of his single via balloonsPlus the usual 2000s pop music nostalgia, and discussions of the following tracks:Arcade Fire - Wake UpArctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good on the DancefloorBlack Eyed Peas - My HumpsBob Sinclar feat. Gary Nesta Pine - Love GenerationCraig David - Don’t Love You No MoreDaniel Powter - Bad DayThe Darkness - One Way TicketFriday Hill - Baby GoodbyeFuneral for a Friend - HistoryGirls Aloud - BiologyGoldfrapp - Number 1Gorillaz - DareGreen Day - Jesus of SuburbiaHilary Duff - Wake UpJamiroquai - (Don’t) Give Hate a ChanceKaiser Chiefs - Modern WayKate Bush - King of the MountainKatie Melua - Nine Million BicyclesKanye West feat. Jamie Foxx - Gold DiggerKelly Clarkson - Behind these Hazel EyesKubb - Wicked SoulLiberty X - A Night to RememberLil’ Kim - Lighters UpMadonna - Hung UpThe Modern - Jane Falls DownMy Chemical Romance - I’m Not Okay (I Promise)Mylo vs Miami Sound Machine - Doctor PressurePharrell feat. Gwen Stefani - Can I Have It Like ThatPussycat Dolls feat. Busta Rhymes - Don’t ChaRobbie Williams - TrippingRosetta Life feat. Billy Bragg - We LaughedSean Paul - We Be Burnin’Simon Webbe - No WorriesSon of Dork - Ticket Outta LoservilleSugababes - Push the ButtonTowers of London - How Rude She WasUniting Nations feat. Laura More - Ai No CorridaWestlife - You Raise Me UpThe White Stripes - The Denial TwistWill Young - Switch It On This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

“Time goes by so slowly for those who wait...” after a brief delay due to some snotty children, The 2000s Chart Show is back LIVE FROM MY BED. Just in time to talk about the return of a true icon.....But enough about James from Busted, Madonna also returned with a storming comeback from her iconic Confessions of a Dancefloor. Which involved some serious grovelling to ABBA and way too many trips to see Mamma Mia!Elsewhere on the 2000s pop music history podcast where every week we count down the 40 biggest selling songs from this week in 2005....- James from Busted lauches into a public feud with Kelly Osbourne- Lil’ Kim goes to prison for a reason you’ll never expect and starts a feud with (WHO ELSE) 50 Cent- Kaiser Chiefs take on Dave Grohl at bowling- Jamiroquai break the record for the highest gig of all time (and this time we don’t mean dr*gs)- Weird facts about the city of HartlepoolPlus the following tracks:Arctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good on the DancefloorBananarama - Look on the Floor (Hypnotic Tango)Bob Sinclar feat. Gary Nesta Pine - Love GenerationColdplay - Fix YouCorinne Bailey Rae - Like a StarCraig David - Don’t Love You No MoreDaniel Powter - Bad DayDarren Hayes - So BeautifulDuallers - Truly Madly DeeplyEurythmics - I’ve Got a LifeFriday Hill - Baby GoodbyeGoldfrapp - Number 1Gorillaz - DareHilary Duff - Wake UpJames Blunt - HighJames Blunt - You’re BeautifulJamiroquai - (Don’t) Give Hate a ChanceKaiser Chiefs - Modern WayKate Bush - King of the MountainKatie Melua - Nine Million BicyclesKanye West feat. Jamie Foxx - Gold DiggerKelly Clarkson - Behind these Hazel EyesKubb - Wicked SoulLiberty X - Song 4 LoversLil’ Kim - Lighters UpMadonna - Hung UpMariah Carey - Get Your Number/Shake It OffMonkey Hangerz - 2 Little Boys/Never Say Die 2005My Chemical Romance - I’m Not Okay (I Promise)Mylo vs Miami Sound Machine - Doctor PressurePharrell feat. Gwen Stefani - Can I Have It Like ThatPussycat Dolls feat. Busta Rhymes - Don’t ChaRobbie Williams - TrippingRosetta Life feat. Billy Bragg - We LaughedSean Paul - We Be Burnin’Simon Webbe - No WorriesSon of Dork - Ticket Outta LoservilleSugababes - Push the ButtonUniting Nations feat. Laura More - Ai No CorridaWestlife - You Raise Me Up This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

This week on the 2000s pop music podcast counting down the 40 biggest selling songs from this week 20 years ago…his week in 2005...Busted were at war, as James took every opportunity to come for his former bandmate Charlie in the press. An Australian icon takes one step closer to coming out. One of the most emotionally moving charity singles of all time comes out. Eurythmics forget their constant simmering sexual tension for long enough to put out a new song. Sharleen from Texas insults all her former bandmates. Craig David dates the most unexpected celebrity.Featuring the following 2000s pop music anthems:Arctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good on the DancefloorAudio Bullys - I’m in LoveBackstreet Boys - Just Want You to KnowBloc Party - Two More YearsBob Sinclar feat. Gary Nesta Pine - Love GenerationColdplay - Fix YouCraig David - Don’t Love You No MoreDaniel Powter - Bad DayDarren Hayes - So BeautifulDons feat. Technotronic - Pump Up the JamEurythmics - I’ve Got a LifeFightstar - Grand Unification (Part 1)Friday Hill - Baby GoodbyeGoldfrapp - Number 1Gorillaz - DareHilary Duff - Wake UpJames Blunt - HighKate Bush - King of the MountainKatie Melua - Nine Million BicyclesKanye West feat. Jamie Foxx - Gold DiggerKelly Clarkson - Behind these Hazel EyesKray Twinz feat. Twista & Lethal B - What We DoKT Tunstall - Suddenly I SeeLiberty X - Song 4 LoversMariah Carey - Get Your Number/Shake It OffMaximo Park - Apply Some PressureMcFly - I Wanna Hold YouMylo vs Miami Sound Machine - Doctor PressurePharrell feat. Gwen Stefani - Can I Have It Like ThatPussycat Dolls feat. Busta Rhymes - Don’t ChaThe Rakes - 22 Grand JobRay J - One WishRobbie Williams - TrippingRosetta Life feat. Billy Bragg - We LaughedSean Paul - We Be Burnin’Status Quo - All That Counts is LoveSugababes - Push the ButtonTexas - Can’t ResistWestlife - You Raise Me UpWill Smith - Party StarterIf you still want more 00s pop music fun, subscribe to our Patreon and Substack, follow The 2000s Chart Show over at The App Formerly known as Twitter, TikTok and Instagram, and email us at [email protected] with your pop music memories. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

This week on the podcast where we discuss the 40 biggest selling singles from this week in 2005…After 12 years away, the enigma that is Kate Bush took this week in 2005 to return to music with her song about what would have happened had Elvis never died, King of the Mountain.Also singing about mountains are Westlife, who become the 100th band to cover the definitive granny-bothering track You Raise Me Up. Never say Shane, Kian et al aren’t original...Elsewhere in the top 40 from this week 20 years ago:* Will Smith tries to clap back at the haters and prove he’s a hard man, with unsurprisingly disasterous results* Backstreet Boys try to prove they’re men rather than boys...and lose a member in the process* 16-year-old Hilary Duff dates a 25-year-old pop punker* Someone faints on stage after cutting open their toe with a broken beer bottleAll that plus discussion of the following tracks:Arctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good on the DancefloorAudio Bullys - I’m in LoveBackstreet Boys - Just Want You to KnowBloc Party - Two More YearsBob Sinclar feat. Gary Nesta Pine - Love GenerationBow Wow feat. Omarion - Let Me Hold YouCharlotte Church - Call My NameColdplay - Fix YouDaniel Powter - Bad DayDannii Minogue & Soul Seekerz - PerfectionDons feat. Technotronic - Pump Up the JamFranz Ferdinand - Do You Want ToFriday Hill - Baby Goodbye50 Cent feat. Mobb Deep - Outta ControlGorillaz - DareHilary Duff - Wake UpJames Blunt - HighKate Bush - King of the MountainKatie Melua - Nine Million BicyclesKanye West feat. Jamie Foxx - Gold DiggerKelly Clarkson - Behind these Hazel EyesKT Tunstall - Suddenly I SeeLee Ryan - Turn Your Car AroundLiberty X - Song 4 LoversLove Bites - You Broke My HeartThe Magic Numbers - Love’s a GameMariah Carey - Get Your Number/Shake It OffMaximo Park - Apply Some PressureMcFly - I Wanna Hold YouMylo vs Miami Sound Machine - Doctor PressurePussycat Dolls feat. Busta Rhymes - Don’t ChaRicky Martin - I Don’t CareThe Rifles - Local BoyRobbie Williams - TrippingRoll Deep - Shake a LegSean Paul - We Be Burnin’Sugababes - Push the ButtonThe Test Icicles - Circle Square TriangleWestlife - You Raise Me UpWill Smith - Party StarterIf you still want more 00s pop music fun, subscribe to our Patreon and Substack, follow The 2000s Chart Show over at The App Formerly known as Twitter, TikTok and Instagram, and email us at [email protected] with your pop music memories. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

One of the rare, exciting singles charts of the 2000s where we get the debut of a group of icons. Arctic Monkeys released their debut I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor this week in 2005, where it took on the more processed pop rock on McFly as well as Dannii Minogue, The Kooks, Pete Doherty and even Clea (’memba them?!!)Also this week on the 2000s pop music history podcast discussing the 40 biggest selling songs from this week in 2005:- Not one but TWO flop girlbands, one of which is releasing a song I ADORED at the time.- How Kylie inadvertedly sabotaged Dannii’s single campaign- Which girlband member Harry McFly may have been texted literal DAYS before meeting his wife- Plus of course much more 2000s nostalgia, pop music trivia, unsolicited opinions and discussion about these great 2005 pop songs:Arctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good on the DancefloorBloc Party - Two More YearsBob Sinclar feat. Gary Nesta Pine - Love GenerationBow Wow feat. Omarion - Let Me Hold YouBratz Rock Angelz - So GoodCharlotte Church - Call My NameColdplay - Fix YouDaniel Powter - Bad DayDannii Minogue & Soul Seekerz - PerfectionDa Playaz vs Clea - We Don’t Have to Take Our Clothes OffDepeche Mode - PreciousFeeder - Shatter/TenderFranz Ferdinand - Do You Want ToFriday Hill - Baby Goodbye50 Cent feat. Mobb Deep - Outta ControlGorillaz - DareJames Blunt - HighKatie Melua - Nine Million BicyclesKanye West feat. Jamie Foxx - Gold DiggerKelly Clarkson - Behind these Hazel EyesThe Kooks - Sofa SongKT Tunstall - Suddenly I SeeLee Ryan - Turn Your Car AroundLethal Bizzle - FireLiberty X - Song 4 LoversLittl’ans feat. Peter Doherty - Their WayLove Bites - You Broke My HeartMariah Carey - Get Your Number/Shake It OffMcFly - I Wanna Hold YouMylo vs Miami Sound Machine - Doctor PressurePussycat Dolls feat. Busta Rhymes - Don’t ChaRachel Stevens - I Said Never Again (But Here We Are)Ricky Martin - I Don’t CareRobbie Williams - TrippingRoll Deep - Shake a LegSean Paul - We Be Burnin’Simply Red - Perfect LoveSugababes - Push the ButtonTatu - All About UsU2 - All Because of You This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

This week on the podcast about the 40 biggest selling singles of every week on 2005, Duracell’s got nothin’ on me, I’m feeling the E, and baby, I’m electric.If that makes no sense to you, then buckle in, because we’re about to talk about one of the most tragic moments of 2005 pop music history, as Lisa Scott-Lee pledges to quit the music industry if her track Electric misses out on the top 10. Can she do it, and can she beat her sister-in-law/frenemy....?Also on this week’s show...Blazin’ Squad drop nine members and becoming the East 17 nacho-reheaters Friday Hill (and Jodie Marsh reveals too much about her and Kenzie’s love life). Lee Ryan gives a typically deranged interview to The Observer. U2 hold crisis talks. Simply Red head to Cuba.All that and fascinating stories and nostalgic memories of the following 2005 tracks:Bloc Party - Two More YearsBob Sinclar feat. Gary Nesta Pine - Love GenerationBow Wow feat. Omarion - Let Me Hold YouBratz Rock Angelz - So GoodCharlotte Church - Call My NameColdplay - Fix YouDaniel Powter - Bad DayDepeche Mode - PreciousFeeder - Shatter/TenderFranz Ferdinand - Do You Want ToFriday Hill - Baby Goodbye50 Cent feat. Mobb Deep - Outta ControlGorillaz - DareInMe - So You KnowJames Blunt - HighJames Blunt - You’re BeautifulJo O’Meara - What Hurts the MostKaiser Chiefs - I Predict a RiotKatie Melua - Nine Million BicyclesKanye West feat. Jamie Foxx - Gold DiggerKelly Clarkson - Behind these Hazel EyesKT Tunstall - Suddenly I SeeLee Ryan - Turn Your Car AroundLiberty X - Song 4 LoversLisa Scott-Lee - ElectricMariah Carey - Get Your Number/Shake It OffMylo vs Miami Sound Machine - Doctor PressureOasis - The Importance of Being IdleThe Prodigy - Voodoo People/Out of SpacePussycat Dolls feat. Busta Rhymes - Don’t ChaRachel Stevens - I Said Never Again (But Here We Are)Ricky Martin - I Don’t CareRihanna - Pon De ReplayRobbie Williams - TrippingRoll Deep - Shake a LegSean Paul - We Be Burnin’Simply Red - Perfect LoveSugababes - Push the ButtonTatu - All About UsU2 - All Because of You This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

A very sad day on The 2000s Chart Show, as we say goodbye to the pop career of Rachel Stevens, even as she releases one of her best ever singles. She’s taking on Robbie Williams with his paranoid reggae bop Tripping, as well as new (for 2005) tracks from Mariah Carey, Depeche Mode, some slutty dolls and a cartoon crocodile. A very 2005 list, in other words.Also on this podcast:* A jaw-dropping story about Ricky Martin that can’t possible be true* Starsailor escaping the clutches of their murderous producer* A member of Depeche Mode dying* James Blunt having so much sex that it became village gossip among his neighbours.All that and the following tracks:Bedouin Soundclash - When the Night Feels My SongBlack Eyed Peas - Don’t LieBloc Party - Two More YearsBratz Rock Angelz - So GoodCharlotte Church - Call My NameColdplay - Fix YouDamien ‘Jr Gong’ Marley - Welcome to JamrockDaniel Powter - Bad DayDavid Gray - The One I LoveDepeche Mode - PreciousFranz Ferdinand - Do You Want To50 Cent feat. Mobb Deep - Outta ControlGorillaz - DareJames Blunt - HighJames Blunt - You’re BeautifulJessica Simpson - These Boots Are Made For Walkin’Jo O’Meara - What Hurts the MostKaiser Chiefs - I Predict a RiotKatie Melua - Nine Million BicyclesKanye West feat. Jamie Foxx - Gold DiggerKelly Clarkson - Behind these Hazel EyesKT Tunstall - Suddenly I SeeLiberty X - Song 4 LoversMariah Carey - Get Your Number/Shake It OffMs Dynamite - Judgement DayMylo vs Miami Sound Machine - Doctor PressureOasis - The Importance of Being IdleThe Prodigy - Voodoo People/Out of SpacePussycat Dolls feat. Busta Rhymes - Don’t ChaRachel Stevens - I Said Never Again (But Here We Are)Ricky Martin - I Don’t CareRihanna - Pon De ReplayRobbie Williams - TrippingSchnappi - SchnappiSean Paul - We Be Burnin’Simon Webbe - Lay Your HandsStarsailor - In the CrossfireSugababes - Push the ButtonTatu - All About UsWe Are Scientists - The Great Escape This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

A huge week for pop fans, with 15 new entries battling it out to knock the Pussycat Dolls from their perch at the top of the charts.It’s a huge week. Sugababes are pretending to get on to promote Push the Button, but are just months away from Mutya leaving. Charlotte Church is trying to get rid of her child star image with her ode to bondage Call My Name. Liberty X are hanging on for dear life to their careers. Tatu are causing absolute havoc wherever they go. Jo from S Club is trying to launch a solo career way too late. Ms Dynamite is trying to make a comeback with some pretty alarming lyrics, and New Order are falling apart.Discover a deranged week in 2000s pop in the latest episode of The 2000s Chart Show, the podcast where every week we relive the 40 biggest selling songs from this week in 2005.That means this week we’re talking about the following 00s pop bangers:Andy Bell - CrazyBasement Jaxx - Do Your ThingBedouin Soundclash - When the Night Feels My SongBlack Eyed Peas - Don’t LieBobby Valentino - Tell MeBon Jovi - Have a Nice DayCharlotte Church - Call My NameColdplay - Fix YouDamien ‘Jr Gong’ Marley - Welcome to JamrockDaniel Powter - Bad DayDavid Gray - The One I LoveEditors - BulletsFranz Ferdinand - Do You Want To50 Cent feat. Mobb Deep - Outta ControlGorillaz - DareGwen Stefani - CoolHard-Fi - Living for the WeekendJames Blunt - You’re BeautifulJamesy P - NookieJessica Simpson - These Boots Are Made For Walkin’Jo O’Meara - What Hurts the MostKaiser Chiefs - I Predict a RiotKatie Melua - Nine Million BicyclesKanye West feat. Jamie Foxx - Gold DiggerKelly Clarkson - Behind these Hazel EyesKT Tunstall - Suddenly I SeeLiberty X - Song 4 LoversMs Dynamite - Judgement DayMylo vs Miami Sound Machine - Doctor PressureNew Order - Waiting for the Sirens’ CallNickelback - PhotographOasis - The Importance of Being IdlePaul Weller - Come On/Let’s GoPussycat Dolls feat. Busta Rhymes - Don’t ChaRihanna - Pon De ReplaySean Paul - We Be Burnin’Simon Webbe - Lay Your HandsSugababes - Push the ButtonTatu - All About UsX-Press 2 feat. Kurt Wagner - Give ItIf you still want more 00s pop music fun, subscribe to our Patreon and Substack, follow The 2000s Chart Show over at The App Formerly known as Twitter, TikTok and Instagram, and email us at [email protected] with your pop music memories. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

There are FAMOUSLY nine million bicycles in Beijing, but only 40 songs in this week’s podcast. There are some amazing tracks among them though, from the return of my teenage favourites Franz Ferdinand, the chart debut of Pendulum, and the most nepo-tastic track of all time.This week’s episode of the pop music podcast celebrating the 40 biggest selling songs of this week in 2005 also contains new tracks from Katie Melua, Bullet for My Valentine, Kelly Clarkson, Stereophonics and Kanye West.The full list of nostalgic bangers we’re discussing this episode reads as follows:Black Eyed Peas - Don’t LieBon Jovi - Have a Nice DayBullet for My Valentine - Suffocating Under Words of SorrowColdplay - Fix YouDamien ‘Jr Gong’ Marley - Welcome to JamrockDaniel Powter - Bad DayDavid Gray - The One I LoveFaithless - Insomnia 2005Franz Ferdinand - Do You Want To50 Cent feat. Mobb Deep - Outta ControlGoldfrapp - Ooh La LaGoldie Lookin’ Chain - Your Missus Is a NutterGorillaz - DareGwen Stefani - CoolHard-Fi - Living for the WeekendHIM - Wings of a ButterflyJames Blunt - You’re BeautifulJamesy P - NookieJem - Wish IJessica Simpson - These Boots Are Made For Walkin’Kaiser Chiefs - I Predict a RiotKano - Nite NiteKatie Melua - Nine Million BicyclesKanye West feat. Jamie Foxx - Gold DiggerKelly Clarkson - Behind these Hazel EyesKT Tunstall - Suddenly I SeeLes Rhythmes Digitales - Jacques Your Body (Make Me Sweat)Mariah Carey - We Belong TogetherMylo vs Miami Sound Machine - Doctor PressureOasis - The Importance of Being IdlePendulum - Slam/Out HerePretty Ricky - Grind With MePussycat Dolls feat. Busta Rhymes - Don’t ChaRihanna - Pon De ReplaySean Paul - We Be Burnin’Simon Webbe - Lay Your HandsStatus Quo - The Party Ain’t Over YetStereophonics - DevilTony Yayo feat. 50 Cent - So Seductive2Pac feat Elton John - Ghetto GospelIf you still want more 00s pop music fun, subscribe to our Patreon and Substack, follow The 2000s Chart Show over at The App Formerly known as Twitter, TikTok and Instagram, and email us at [email protected] with your pop music memories. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

Can the most overexposed artist of 2005 beat the most overexposed of 2003? Find out as Sean Paul takes on 50 Cent to be the one to knock off The Pussycat Dolls (nice work if you can get it...)Also on this episode of the 2000s music podcast where every week we're counting down the 40 biggest selling songs of this week 20 years ago...Status Quo come to Corrie! rap duo start a feud with 2Pac despite never meeting him! Jem gets mistaken for a lesbian!All that plus the following tracks:Black Eyed Peas - Don’t LieBon Jovi - Have a Nice DayCiara feat Ludacris - OhColdplay - Fix YouCrazy Frog - PopcornDaniel Powter - Bad DayDavid Gray - The One I LoveThe Dead 60s - Riot RadioFaithless - Insomnia 200550 Cent feat. Mobb Deep - Outta ControlFreemasons feat. Amanda Wilson - Love On My MindGirls Aloud - Long Hot SummerGoldfrapp - Ooh La LaGoldie Lookin’ Chain - Your Missus Is a NutterGorillaz - DareGwen Stefani - CoolHIM - Wings of a ButterflyJames Blunt - You’re BeautifulJamesy P - NookieJem - Wish IJessica Simpson - These Boots Are Made For Walkin’Kaiser Chiefs - I Predict a RiotKano - Nite NiteKelly Clarkson - Since U Been GoneKT Tunstall - Suddenly I SeeLes Rhythmes Digitales - Jacques Your Body (Make Me Sweat)Mariah Carey - We Belong TogetherMylo vs Miami Sound Machine - Doctor PressureOasis - The Importance of Being IdlePretty Ricky - Grind With MePussycat Dolls feat. Busta Rhymes - Don’t ChaRihanna - Pon De ReplaySean Paul - We Be Burnin’Simon Webbe - Lay Your HandsStatus Quo - The Party Ain’t Over YetThe Subways - With YouSupafly vs Fishbowl - Let’s Get DownTony Yayo feat. 50 Cent - So Seductive2Pac feat Elton John - Ghetto GospelThe White Stripes - My DoorbellIf you still want more 00s pop music fun, subscribe to our Patreon and Substack, follow The 2000s Chart Show over at The App Formerly known as Twitter, TikTok and Instagram, and email us at [email protected] with your pop music memories. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

A clip from our Patreon series where we’re counting down the top 100 number 1 singles of all time. This month’s episode includes this absolute moment of Ibiza bliss alongside tracks from the Spice Girls, Five and Gabrielle.You can subscribe to our Patreon for £3 a month, which gives you every episode of this podcast with music clips, our entire back catalog of episodes about 2003 and 2004 and this bonus series. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

Don't you wish your podcast was about the 40 biggest selling songs of this week 20 years ago? Well you're in luck, because The 2000s Chart Show is back for another episode of nostalgic pop music.But who had what it takes to knock Gorillaz off the top spot? Was it the stolen skank-pop of the Pussycat Dolls, or did we prefer a good old cry about Gwyneth Paltrow's dad from Coldplay? All will be revealed as we delve into the pop music of September 2005, featuring Goldie Lookin' Chain nearly causing an international incident, Foo Fighters building a studio that is definitely haunted, and Faithless recording a rave classic in their garden shed. All that plus the following tracks:Akon - Belly Dancer (Bananza)Arcade Fire - Rebellion (Lies)Babyshambles - Fuck ForeverBig Ang feat. Siobhan - It’s Over NowBlack Eyed Peas - Don’t LieBodyrockers - I Like the WayCiara feat Ludacris - OhColdplay - Fix YouCraig David - All the WayCrazy Frog - PopcornDaniel Powter - Bad DayDavid Gray - The One I LoveFaithless - Insomnia 2005Foo Fighters - DOAFreemasons feat. Amanda Wilson - Love On My MindGirls Aloud - Long Hot SummerGoldfrapp - Ooh La LaGoldie Lookin’ Chain - Your Missus Is a NutterGorillaz - DareGwen Stefani - CoolIan Brown - All AblazeJames Blunt - You’re BeautifulJessica Simpson - These Boots Are Made For Walkin’Kaiser Chiefs - I Predict a RiotKelly Clarkson - Since U Been GoneKT Tunstall - Suddenly I SeeLes Rhythmes Digitales - Jacques Your Body (Make Me Sweat)Mariah Carey - We Belong TogetherMattafix - Big City LifeMcFly - I’ll Be OKMint Royale - Singin’ in the RainMylo vs Miami Sound Machine - Doctor PressureOasis - The Importance of Being IdlePussycat Dolls feat. Busta Rhymes - Don’t ChaRihanna - Pon De ReplaySimon Webbe - Lay Your HandsSupafly vs Fishbowl - Let’s Get Down2Pac feat Elton John - Ghetto GospelTransplants - Gangsters and ThugsThe White Stripes - My DoorbellIf you still want more 00s pop music fun, subscribe to our Patreon and Substack, follow The 2000s Chart Show over at The App Formerly known as Twitter, TikTok and Instagram, and email us at [email protected] with your pop music memories. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

On this week's countdown of the 40 biggest selling songs of this week in 2005...BE AFRAID, BE VERY AFRAID: Emo is starting to creep its way onto the charts, with new entries by My Chemical Romance and Funeral for a Friend.That does not mean, however, that we do not have our fair share of pop bangers, with Gwen Stefani giving us a sequel to 'Don't Speak', Shaun Ryder teaming up with Gorillaz (and kicking his heroin addiction through cycling), and Jessica Simpson providing us with one of the year's absolute worst tracks.We're talking about those iconic nuggets of 00s nostalgia, plus new (for 2005) singles from KT Tunstall, Paul McCartney (!), David Gray and Stuart Price, aka Les Rhythmes Digitales.The full list of songs for the week is as follows:Amerie - TouchAkon - Belly Dancer (Bananza)Babyshambles - Fuck ForeverBig Ang feat. Siobhan - It’s Over NowBlack Eyed Peas - Don’t LieBodyrockers - I Like the WayCiara feat Ludacris - OhCraig David - All the WayCrazy Frog - PopcornDaniel Powter - Bad DayDavid Gray - The One I LoveElbow - Forget MyselfEminem - Ass Like ThatFreemasons feat. Amanda Wilson - Love On My MindFuneral For a Friend - MonstersThe Game - DreamsGirls Aloud - Long Hot SummerGoldfrapp - Ooh La LaGorillaz - DareGwen Stefani - CoolJames Blunt - You’re BeautifulJessica Simpson - These Boots Are Made For Walkin’Kaiser Chiefs - I Predict a RiotKelly Clarkson - Since U Been GoneKT Tunstall - Suddenly I SeeLes Rhythmes Digitales - Jacques Your Body (Make Me Sweat)Mariah Carey - We Belong TogetherMattafix - Big City LifeMcFly - I’ll Be OKMint Royale - Singin’ in the RainMVP - Roc Ya Body (Mic Check 1 2)My Chemical Romance - The Ghost of YouOasis - The Importance of Being IdlePaul McCartney - Fine LineR. Kelly feat. The Game - Playa’s OnlyRihanna - Pon De ReplayThe Rolling Stones - Streets of Love/Rough JusticeSimon Webbe - Lay Your Hands2Pac feat Elton John - Ghetto GospelThe White Stripes - My Doorbell This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

One of their greatest British bands in history released a new single this week 20 years ago. Also, Oasis did.A long hot summer was coming to the end, but not before Girls Aloud released perhaps the only song trying to get onto a Disney soundtrack that featured a heavy transvestism theme. Elsewhere in the week in 2005 pop music, we got that rare thing: The birth of a superstar, as Rihanna told us all to get 'pon de replay'.Also on the podcast this week: Why will.i.am might be the worst rapper in history, a song that will take three years to get to number one, a rock star star who stayed awake for nine days without sleep and the debut of yet another solo star from Blue.This week's episode of The 2000s Chart Show features the following tracks:Amerie - TouchAudio Bullys feat. Nancy Sinatra - Shot You DownAkon - Belly Dancer (Bananza)Babyshambles - Fuck ForeverBlack Eyed Peas - Don’t LieBritish Whale - This Town Ain’t Big Enough for Both Of UsBodyrockers - I Like the WayCharlotte Church - Crazy ChickCiara feat Ludacris - OhCraig David - All the WayCrazy Frog - PopcornThe Cribs - MartellDaddy Yankee - GasolinaDaniel Powter - Bad DayEminem - Ass Like ThatFreemasons feat. Amanda Wilson - Love On My MindThe Game - DreamsGirls Aloud - Long Hot SummerGoldfrapp - Ooh La LaGorillaz - Feel Good Inc.Green Day - Wake Me Up When September EndsIron Maiden - The TrooperJames Blunt - You’re BeautifulJamiroquai - Seven Days in Sunny JuneKaiser Chiefs - I Predict a RiotKelly Clarkson - Since U Been GoneLee Ryan - Army of LoversThe Magic Numbers - Love Me Like YouMariah Carey - We Belong TogetherMattafix - Big City LifeMcFly - I’ll Be OKMint Royale - Singin’ in the RainMVP - Roc Ya Body (Mic Check 1 2)Oasis - The Importance of Being IdleRihanna - Pon De ReplayThe Rolling Stones - Streets of Love/Rough JusticeSimon Webbe - Lay Your Hands2Pac feat Elton John - Ghetto GospelUniting Nations - You and MeThe White Stripes - My DoorbellIf you still want more 00s pop music fun, subscribe to our Patreon and Substack, follow The 2000s Chart Show over at The App Formerly known as Twitter, TikTok and Instagram, and email us at [email protected] with your pop music memories. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

It's nearly the end of summer, which means it's a perfect time for Jamiroquai to release their song about June, right? Wrong, as we find out in the latest episode of the podcast where every week we relive the 40 biggest selling songs from this week 20 years ago.While Jay Kay is seemingly busy having constant fights outside nightclubs, we also explore some other bad decisions the pop star of the 2000s are making. Like McFly nearly deciding they wanted to be taken seriously, Snoop Dogg deciding to break up with his wife only to get back with her almost instantly, and Iron Maiden deciding to bad mouth Ozzy Osbourne at his own festival.Elsewhere on the podcast, Pete Doherty returns with an anti-drug implant and a new song, Justin Hawkins messes about before the proper return of The Darkness, and I'm pleasantly surprised by a Super Furry Animals song.This episode features mentions of the following songs:Audio Bullys feat. Nancy Sinatra - Shot You DownAkon - Belly Dancer (Bananza)Axwell - Feel the Vibe (Til the Morning Comes)Babyshambles - Fuck ForeverBlack Rebel Motorcycle Club - Ain’t No Easy WayBritish Whale - This Town Ain’t Big Enough for Both Of UsBodyrockers - I Like the WayCharlotte Church - Crazy ChickCiara feat Ludacris - OhCraig David - All the WayCrazy Frog - Axel FDaddy Yankee - GasolinaDancing DJs v Roxette - Fading Like a FlowerDaniel Powter - Bad DayEminem - Ass Like ThatThe Game - DreamsGoldfrapp - Ooh La LaGorillaz - Feel Good Inc.Green Day - Wake Me Up When September EndsIron Maiden - The TrooperJames Blunt - You’re BeautifulJamiroquai - Seven Days in Sunny JuneKaiser Chiefs - I Predict a RiotKanye West - Diamonds From Sierra LeoneKelly Clarkson - Since U Been GoneLee Ryan - Army of LoversLil’ Love - Little LoveLongview - FurtherThe Magic Numbers - Love Me Like YouMariah Carey - We Belong TogetherMattafix - Big City LifeMcFly - I’ll Be OKMissy Elliott - Lose ControlMVP - Roc Ya Body (Mic Check 1 2)Roll Deep - The AvenueSnoop Dogg - Ups and DownsSuper Furry Animals - Lazer BeamTexas - Getaway2Pac feat Elton John - Ghetto GospelUniting Nations - You and MeIf you still want more 00s pop music fun, follow The 2000s Chart Show over at The App Formerly known as Twitter, TikTok and Instagram, and email us at [email protected] with your pop music memories. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

Which folk musicians became the first act to walk out of Top of the Pops? Which electronic music icons got accused of copying Rachel Stevens? Which R&B star might have been smuggling anti-war messages into their songs this whole time? And which flop pop star got called a "sad ass stripper" by her rap rival?Find out the answer to all these questions and more in the latest episode of The 2000s Chart Show, your favourite podcast that every week counts down the 40 biggest-selling songs of this week 20 years ago. This week, that means discussion of these incredibly nostalgic moments in 2000s pop music:Audio Bullys feat. Nancy Sinatra - Shot You DownAkon - Belly Dancer (Bananza)Axwell - Feel the Vibe (Til the Morning Comes)Black Eyed Peas - Don’t Phunk with My HeartBodyrockers - I Like the WayCharlotte Church - Crazy ChickCiara feat Ludacris - OhCraig David - All the WayCrazy Frog - Axel FDaddy Yankee - GasolinaDancing DJs v Roxette - Fading Like a FlowerDaniel Powter - Bad DayEminem - Ass Like ThatFrankie J - Obsession (No Es Amor)The Game - DreamsGoldfrapp - Ooh La LaGorillaz - Feel Good Inc.Green Day - Wake Me Up When September EndsInaya Day - Nasty GirlJames Blunt - You’re BeautifulKaiser Chiefs - I Predict a RiotKanye West - Diamonds From Sierra LeoneKelly Clarkson - Since U Been GoneLady Sovereign - 9 to 5Lee Ryan - Army of LoversLemar - Don’t Give It UpLongview - FurtherThe Magic Numbers - Love Me Like YouMariah Carey - We Belong TogetherMartin Solveig - EverybodyMattafix - Big City LifeMissy Elliott - Lose ControlMVP - Roc Ya Body (Mic Check 1 2)Natalie Imbruglia - Counting Down the DaysNine Black Alps - UnsatisfiedRoll Deep - The AvenueSupergrass - St PetersburgTexas - Getaway2Pac feat Elton John - Ghetto GospelUniting Nations - You and MeIf you still want more 00s pop music fun, follow The 2000s Chart Show over at The App Formerly known as Twitter, TikTok and Instagram, and email us at [email protected] with your pop music memories. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

How are Kaiser Chiefs bending the chart rules to get I Predict a Riot back in the top 40 (and why are the lyrics so bad)? Which random indie band persuaded Coldplay to scrap their entire third album? And why did it really seem like reality singing shows would be a thing of the past in 2005?Find out on the latest episode of the podcast where every week we relive the 40 biggest selling songs of this week 20 years ago. This week that means new releases from Ciara, The Game, Kaiser Chiefs, Lemar, Morning Runner, The Rakes and Texas, plus discussions of the following iconic nugget of chart pop music:Akon - LonelyAudio Bullys feat. Nancy Sinatra - Shot You DownBananarama - Move in My DirectionBlack Eyed Peas - Don’t Phunk with My HeartBobby Valentino - Slow DownBodyrockers - I Like the WayCharlotte Church - Crazy ChickCiara feat Ludacris - OhColdplay - Speed of SoundCrazy Frog - Axel FDaddy Yankee - GasolinaDancing DJs v Roxette - Fading Like a FlowerDaniel Powter - Bad DayDeep Dish - Say HelloEminem - Ass Like That50 Cent - Just a Lil BitFoo Fighters - Best of YouThe Game - DreamsGreen Day - Wake Me Up When September EndsGorillaz - Feel Good Inc.Gwen Stefani - Hollaback GirlInaya Day - Nasty GirlJames Blunt - You’re BeautifulKaiser Chiefs - I Predict a RiotKanye West - Diamonds From Sierra LeoneKelly Clarkson - Since U Been GoneLee Ryan - Army of LoversLemar - Don’t Give It UpMariah Carey - We Belong TogetherMartin Solveig - EverybodyMissy Elliott - Lose ControlMorning Runner - Gone Up in FlamesMVP - Roc Ya Body (Mic Check 1 2)Natalie Imbruglia - Counting Down the DaysThe Rakes - Work Work Work (Pub Club Sleep)Roll Deep - The AvenueTexas - GetawayTony Christie - (Is This Way to) Amarillo2Pac feat Elton John - Ghetto GospelUniting Nations - You and Me This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

For a 2000s chart show, this week is looking awfully like the 1980s, with new singles from Bananarama, Roxette and Madness.But the real battle on this week's episode of the 2000s pop music podcast where every week we're reliving the top 40 singles chart from this week two decades ago is between two mild-mannered man whose songs were inescapable in 2005: James Blunt with You're Beautiful and Daniel Powter with Bad Day.Also on this podcast, discover:- Which dance act went to prison for serious drug smuggling- Why Tony Christie is beloved of gangsters everywhere-Which '80s icons inspired the drunken falls of Ab FabAll that plus great music from Natalie Imbruglia, Nine Inch Nails, Uniting Nations and the following 40 tracks:Akon - LonelyAudio Bullys feat. Nancy Sinatra - Shot You DownBananarama - Move in My DirectionBlack Eyed Peas - Don’t Phunk with My HeartBobby Valentino - Slow DownBodyrockers - I Like the WayCharlotte Church - Crazy ChickColdplay - Speed of SoundCrazy Frog - Axel FDaddy Yankee - GasolinaDancing DJs v Roxette - Fading Like a FlowerDaniel Powter - Bad DayDeep Dish - Say HelloEl Presidente - Without YouEminem - Ass Like That50 Cent - Just a Lil BitGreen Day - Wake Me Up When September EndsGorillaz - Feel Good Inc.Gwen Stefani - Hollaback GirlInaya Day - Nasty GirlJames Blunt - You’re BeautifulKanye West - Diamonds From Sierra LeoneKelly Clarkson - Since U Been GoneLee Ryan - Army of LoversLucie Silvas - Don’t Look BackMadness - Shame & ScandalMariah Carey - We Belong TogetherMario - Here I Go AgainMartin Solveig - EverybodyMissy Elliott - Lose ControlMVP - Roc Ya Body (Mic Check 1 2)Natalie Imbruglia - Counting Down the DaysNine Inch Nails - OnlyPaul Weller - From the Floorboards UpRoll Deep - The AvenueTony Christie - Avenues & AlleywaysTony Christie - (Is This Way to) Amarillo2Pac feat Elton John - Ghetto GospelUniting Nations - You and MeWill Smith - SwitchIf you still want more 00s pop music fun, follow The 2000s Chart Show over at The App Formerly known as Twitter, TikTok and Instagram, and email us at [email protected] with your pop music memories. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

Every month over on Patreon, we are counting down the 100 greatest number one singles, 10 at a time. From this week’s episode, here’s our entry on one of the defining songs of UK Garage, So Solid Crew’s 21 Seconds.Has any band ever fell apart more spectacularly (and in so much police attention) than the So Solid Crew? Did Romeo really need the extra eight seconds he wanted? Who did the creepy child voice at the start? All this and more revealed! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

Do you want to know which (allegedly hung) '80s icon Lee Ryan's mum (allegedly) was having an affair with? Whose singing voice was described as 'an over-ripe orange'? Who Paul Weller described as 'boring as sh*t'? Find out on the latest episode on the 2000s pop music nostalgia podcast where every week we relive the 40 biggest selling songs from this week 20 years ago.On this week's episode, we're talking about the following songs:Akon - LonelyAmerie - 1 ThingAudio Bullys feat. Nancy Sinatra - Shot You DownBackstreet Boys - IncompleteBlack Eyed Peas - Don’t Phunk with My HeartBloc Party - The PioneersBobby Valentino - Slow DownBodyrockers - I Like the WayCharlotte Church - Crazy ChickColdplay - Speed of SoundCrazy Frog - Axel FDaddy Yankee - GasolinaDeep Dish - Say HelloElton John - Electricity50 Cent - Just a Lil BitFoo Fighters - Best of YouGreen Day - Wake Me Up When September EndsGorillaz - Feel Good Inc.Gwen Stefani - Hollaback GirlHard-Fi - Hard to BeatHeather Small - ProudInaya Day - Nasty GirlInMe - 7 WeeksJames Blunt - You’re BeautifulKaiser Chiefs - Everyday I Love You Less and LessKanye West - Diamonds From Sierra LeoneKelly Clarkson - Since U Been GoneLee Ryan - Army of LoversMariah Carey - We Belong TogetherMario - Here I Go AgainMaximo Park - Going MissingMissy Elliott - Lose ControlMVP - Roc Ya Body (Mic Check 1 2)Paul Weller - From the Floorboards UpRachel Stevens - So GoodRazorlight - Somewhere ElseRoll Deep - The AvenueTony Christie - (Is This Way to) Amarillo2Pac feat Elton John - Ghetto GospelWill Smith - Switch This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

Because you can’t keep a good podcast down, WE’RE BACK with a new home but with the same dedication to exploring the best and worst of 2000s pop music, one UK top 40 singles chart at a time.This week 20 years ago, Elton John tries to become the first person since the 1960s to replace himself at the top of the charts. But to do that, he’ll have to beat indie upstarts The Kooks and Editors, as well as a sassy club classic from Inaya DayOn, this week’s episode of The 2000s Chart Show, we’re talking about the following 2000s pop songs:Deep Dish - Say HelloEditors - BloodElton John - ElectricityIdlewild - El CapitanInaya Day - Nasty GirlJames Blunt - You’re BeautifulThe Kooks - Eddie’s GunLemon Jelly - Make Things RightThe Paddingtons - 50 to a PoundThe Raveonettes - Love in a TrashcanR.E.M. - WanderlustRooster - Deep and Meaningless This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com