Fergie's 'London Bridge' and Jamelia Calling Javine a Slag (10 - 16 Sep 2006)

Fergie's 'London Bridge' and Jamelia Calling Javine a Slag (10 - 16 Sep 2006)

Author: Samuel Spencer September 16, 2026 Duration: 55:18

“Yeah, but she really is a slag though.” With those immortal words, Jamelia bodied Javine...but while that line is still rightly celebrated, we have forgotten how great Jamelia’s music was in 2006.

Luckily, your favourite 2000s pop music history where every episode we’re revisiting the UK top 40 singles chart from this week 20 years ago is here to change that. This week, we’re also talking about Fergie’s ridiculous solo debut (and inability to tell London’s bridges apart), Kelis starting a feud with 50 Cent and the weirdest piece of promo I’ve ever seen a flop pop star do in all my time researching the 00s.

Featuring the follow songs from September 2006:

Arctic Monkeys - Leave Before the Lights Come On

Basement Jaxx - Hush Boy

Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z - Deja Vu

Cascada - Everytime We Touch

Cassie - Me & U

Chamillionaire feat. Krayzie Bone - Ridin’

Christina Aguilera - Ain’t No Other Man

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

The Feeling - Fill My Little World

The Feeling - Never Be Lonely

Fergie - London Bridge

The Fratellis - Chelsea Dagger

James Morrison - You Give Me Something

Jamelia - Something About You

Jealousy - Lucy

Justin Timberlake - SexyBack

Kasabian - Empire

Keane - Crystal Ball

Kelis feat. Too Short - Bossy

The Kooks - She Moves in Her Own Way

Lemar - It’s Not That Easy

Lily Allen - Smile

Lorenz - Set Me Free

Micky Modelle v Jessy - Dancing in the Dark

Muse - Starlight

Nelly Furtado feat. Timbaland - Promiscuous

Paris Hilton - Stars Are Blind

Paolo Nutini - Last Request

Pink - U & Ur Hand

The Rapture - Get Myself Into It

Razorlight - In the Morning

Rihanna - Unfaithful

Robbie Williams - Rudebox

Rogue Traders - Voodoo Child

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

Sandi Thom - What If I’m Right

Scissor Sisters - I Don’t Feel Like Dancin’

Shakira feat. Wyclef Jean - Hips Don’t Lie

Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars

Supafly Inc - Moving Too Fast



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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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