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‘Chasing Cars,’ Christina Aguilera and a Vicious Rumour About Kasabian (30 Jul - 5 Aug 2006)

‘Chasing Cars,’ Christina Aguilera and a Vicious Rumour About Kasabian (30 Jul - 5 Aug 2006)

Author: Samuel Spencer August 5, 2026 Duration: 1:00:57
The 2000s Chart Show
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We’re the pop music history podcast reliving the biggest songs from every week in the 2000s. This week 20 years ago on the 2006 pop charts, one of the biggest songs of the decade quietly appeared in the middle of the chart. Little did we know that Chasing Cars would just lay here and just forget the world for week upon week.In this episode of your favourite 00s nostaglia podcast, we tell the story of the making of that track, and how its lyrics were nearly very different (and much worse), as well as telling the story of Paris Hilton’s pop career, Christina Aguilera’s “pathetic” diss track against her former producer, why Madonna’s Get Together has such a rubbish video and learn whose songs Kasabian hilariously described as “ventriloquist’s music.”Featuring the following tracks:Armand Van Helden - MyMyMy

The Automatic - Monster

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

Busta Rhymes - I Love My Chick

Christina Aguilera - Ain’t No Other Man

Chris Brown feat. Lil’ Wayne - Gimme That Remix

Feeder - Save Us

The Feeling - Fill My Little World

Gnarls Barkley - Smiley Faces

Infernal - From Paris to Berlin

James Morrison - You Give Me Something

Justice vs Simian - We Are Your Friends

Kasabian - Empire

The Kooks - Naive

The Kooks - She Moves in Her Own Way

Lily Allen - Smile

Lostprophets - Rooftops (A Liberation Broadcast)

Madonna - Get Together

McFly - Don’t Stop Me Now/Please Please

Muse - Supermassive Black Hole

Nelly Furtado - Maneater

Ne-Yo - Sexy Love

Paris Hilton - Stars Are Blind

Paolo Nutini - Last Request

Pet Shop Boys - Minimal

Pink - Who Knew

Pussycat Dolls feat. Snoop Dogg - Buttons

Ray LaMontagne - Trouble

Razorlight - In the Morning

Red Hot Chili Peppers - Tell Me Baby

Rihanna - Unfaithful

Rogue Traders - Voodoo Child

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

Sean Paul - Never Gonna Be the Same

Sergio Mendes & The Black Eyed Peas - Mas Que Nada

Shakira feat. Wyclef Jean - Hips Don’t Lie

Shapeshifters and Chic - Sensitivity

Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars

Supermode - Tell Me Why

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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