Beyoncé's Return, the Arctic Monkey's Off-Cuts and David Guetta's Chart Reign of Terror (20 - 26 August 2006)

Beyoncé's Return, the Arctic Monkey's Off-Cuts and David Guetta's Chart Reign of Terror (20 - 26 August 2006)

Author: Samuel Spencer August 26, 2026 Duration: 1:06:08

This week on the 2000s pop music history podcast reliving every song from the singles charts of the 00s…

“I just want you to know who I am,” bellowed Ronan Keating this week in 2006, as our most anonymous pop star covers The Goo Goo Dolls and derails his career. On the more successful side of things, Beyoncé is back - and it takes a brave pop star to so obviously rip off their own biggest hit and literally call it Deja Vu! Plus, we get the debut of Britain’s Beyoncé, Alesha Dixon.Elsewhere in the world of 2000s pop music, we have Chico trying and failing to have a real career; another X Factor reject trying to launch herself way too late; And the Arctic Monkeys firing their bass player for unclear reasons.

Featuring the following tracks

Alesha Dixon - Lipstick

Arctic Monkeys - Leave Before the Lights Come On

Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z - Deja Vu

Bob Sinclar feat. Steve Edwards - World Hold On (Children of the Sky)

Busta Rhymes - I Love My Chick

Cascada - Everytime We Touch

Cassie - Me & U

Chamillionaire feat. Krayzie Bone - Ridin’

Chico - DISCO

Christina Aguilera - Ain’t No Other Man

David Guetta vs The Egg - Love Don’t Let Me Go (Walking Away)

Gnarls Barkley - Smiley Faces

James Morrison - You Give Me Something

Kasabian - Empire

The Kooks - She Moves in Her Own Way

Lily Allen - Smile

Maria Lawson - Sleepwalking

McFly - Don’t Stop Me Now/Please Please

Michael Gray feat. Shally Poole - Borderline

Micky Modelle v Jessy - Dancing in the Dark

Mousse T vs The Dandy Warhols - Horny as a Dandy

Ne-Yo - Sexy Love

Orson - Happiness

Paris Hilton - Stars Are Blind

Paolo Nutini - Last Request

Pink - Who Knew

Pussycat Dolls feat. Snoop Dogg - Buttons

Razorlight - In the Morning

Rihanna - Unfaithful

Rogue Traders - Voodoo Child

Ronan Keating - Iris

Sandi Thom - I Wish I Was a Punk Rocker (With Flowers in My Hair)

Shakira feat. Wyclef Jean - Hips Don’t Lie

The Similou - All This Love

Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars

The Sunshine Underground - Put You In Your Place

Supermode - Tell Me Why

The View - Wasted Little DJs

The Young Knives - Weekends and Bleak Days (Hot Summer)

The Zutons - Valerie



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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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