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George Michael, Paolo Nutini and (Maybe) the Best Dance Song of the 2000s (9-15 July 2006)

George Michael, Paolo Nutini and (Maybe) the Best Dance Song of the 2000s (9-15 July 2006)

Author: Samuel Spencer July 15, 2026 Duration: 1:02:44
The 2000s Chart Show
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Things are splintering in the pop music charts by this point in the 2000s. Some chart icons are struggling to get top 10s, while new genres like emo bite at their heels and social media mints a new generation of stars. Men are starting to think that becoming singer-songwriters or doing acoustic guitar covers of pop songs is a good idea (it isn’t), while women dominate the upper reaches of the chart like never before.Let me tell you the story in the latest episode of The 2000s Chart Show, the pop music history podcast where every ep we’re reliving the 40 biggest selling songs of this week 20 years ago and telling the stories of all the new episodes.

This week’s episode of The 2000s Chart Show features the following songs:

All-American Rejects - Dirty Little Secret

Armand Van Helden - MyMyMy

The Automatic - Monster

Beatfreakz - Somebody’s Watching Me

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

Busta Rhymes - I Love My Chick

Fall Out Boy - A Little Less Sixteen Candles…

The Feeling - Fill My Little World

George Michael - An Easier Affair

Infernal - From Paris to Berlin

Jamie T - Sheila

José Gonzalez - Hand on Your Heart

Justice vs Simian - We Are Your Friends

Keane - Is It Any Wonder

Kelly Clarkson - Breakaway

The Kooks - Naive

The Kooks - She Moves in Her Own Way

Lily Allen - Smile

LL Cool J feat. Jennifer Lopez - Control Myself

Lostprophets - Rooftops (A Liberation Broadcast)

Lupe Fiasco - Kick Push

Muse - Supermassive Black Hole

Nelly Furtado - Maneater

Ne-Yo - Sexy Love

Oakenfold feat. Brittany Murphy - Faster Kill Pussycat

Paolo Nutini - Last Request

Pink - Who Knew

The Pipettes - Pull Shapes

Primal Scream - Country Girl

Pussycat Dolls feat. Snoop Dogg - Buttons

Razorlight - In the Morning

Red Hot Chili Peppers - Dani California

The Rifles - She’s Got Standards

Rihanna - SOS

Rogue Traders - Voodoo Child

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

Sergio Mendes & The Black Eyed Peas - Mas Que Nada

Shakira feat. Wyclef Jean - Hips Don’t Lie

Till West & DJ Delicious - Same Man

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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