A-ha fall out, Biggie Smalls moves up and Fall Out Boy fall in (4 Feb 2006)

A-ha fall out, Biggie Smalls moves up and Fall Out Boy fall in (4 Feb 2006)

Author: Samuel Spencer February 4, 2026 Duration: 56:56

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 Dancefloor

Arctic Monkeys - When the Sun Goes Down

Belle & Sebastian - Funny Little Frog

Beyoncé feat. Slim Thug - Check On It

Black Eyed Peas - My Humps

Brian Kennedy & Peter Corry - George Best: A Tribute

Coldplay - Talk

DHT feat. Edmee - Listen to Your Heart

Editors - Munich

Eminem - When I’m Gone

Fall Out Boy - Sugar We’re Going Down

Ferry Corsten - Fire

Hard-Fi - Cash Machine

Hi-Tack - Say Say Say (Waiting 4 U)

James Blunt - Goodbye My Lover

José Gonzalez - Heartbeats

Kaiser Chiefs - I Predict a Riot/Sink That Ship

Kelly Clarkson - Because of You

The Kooks - You Don’t Love Me

LMC feat. Rachel McFarlane - You Get What You Give

Madonna - Hung Up

Nizlopi - JCB Song

Notorious B.I.G. feat. Diddy and Nelly - Nasty Girl

The Ordinary Boys - Boys Will Be Boys

Pharrell Williams - Angel

Protocol - Where’s the Pleasure

Pussycat Dolls feat. Busta Rhymes - Don’t Cha

Pussycat Dolls - Stickwitu

Richard Ashcroft - Break the Night with Colour

Shayne Ward - That’s My Goal

Simon Webbe - No Worries

Son of Dork - Eddie’s Song

Starsailor - This Time

Sugababes - Ugly

Sunblock - I’ll Be Ready

Texas - Sleep

Tom Novy feat. Michael Marshall - Your Body

Will Young - All Time Love

Young Jeezy feat. Akon - Soul Survivor



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Samuel Spencer hosts The 2000s Chart Show, a weekly dive into the sonic landscape of a defining decade. This isn't just a nostalgia trip; it's a detailed, often witty archaeological dig through the UK Top 40, chart by chart. Each episode focuses on a specific week's hits, unpacking the stories behind the songs, the artists who made them, and the cultural moment they soundtracked. You'll hear the undeniable anthems alongside the curious novelties and forgotten gems, all framed with a blend of genuine affection and sharp critical commentary. The podcast treats pop music with the seriousness it deserves as a historical record, examining production trends, lyrical themes, and the sheer randomness of what captured the public's ear. It’s for anyone who lived through the era or is simply fascinated by its musical legacy, offering a structured, engaging way to revisit the sounds that shaped the 2000s. Expect a mix of analysis, personal recollection, and a clear-eyed look at what made these charts so compelling, for better or worse. Tune in to relive the highs, the lows, and everything in between, one chart position at a time.
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