Beyoncé's worst single, the Arctic Monkeys peaking and Michael Jackson sneaking (28 Jan 2006)

Beyoncé's worst single, the Arctic Monkeys peaking and Michael Jackson sneaking (28 Jan 2006)

Author: Samuel Spencer January 28, 2026 Duration: 1:02:56

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 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

Forward Russia - Twelve

Hard-Fi - Cash Machine

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

Hound Dogs - I Like Girls

James Blunt - Goodbye My Lover

José Gonzalez - Heartbeats

Kaiser Chiefs - I Predict a Riot/Sink That Ship

Kanye West feat. Adam Levine - Heard ‘Em Say

Kanye West feat. Jamie Foxx - Gold Digger

Kelly Clarkson - Because of You

The Kooks - You Don’t Love Me

Madonna - Hung Up

Nizlopi - JCB Song

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

The Ordinary Boys - Boys Will Be Boys

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

Sugababes - Push the Button

Sugababes - Ugly

Sunblock - I’ll Be Ready

Sway - Little Derek

Test Icicles - What’s Your Damage

Texas - Sleep

Tom Novy feat. Michael Marshall - Your Body

Will Young - All Time Love



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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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