JCB vs X Factor: The 2005 Christmas number one race part 2 (31 Dec 2005)

JCB vs X Factor: The 2005 Christmas number one race part 2 (31 Dec 2005)

Author: Samuel Spencer December 31, 2025 Duration: 1:16:36

One of them is “here to win your heart and soul”. The other is five and his “dad’s Bruce Lee”. Which of them will secure the festive number one in the latest episode of the 2000s pop music history podcast where everyweek we’re reliving the 40 biggest selling songs of this week in 2005.

Other major contenders include the 'last ever' Eminem single, a re-release of Fairytale of New York, a very bad Girls Aloud track, Coldplay, a song actually 'sung' by 'Santa', some absolute Grannybait and one of James Blunt's most miserable tracks.This week’s episode of The 2000s Chart Show features the following tracks:Arctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor

Black Eyed Peas - My Humps

Brian Kennedy - George Best: A Tribute

The Choirboys - Tears in Heaven

Coldplay - Talk

Craig David - Don’t Love You No More

Crazy Frog - Jingle Bells / U Can’t Touch This

Daniel Powter - Bad Day

DHT feat. Edmee - Listen to Your Heart

Eminem - When I’m Gone

50 Cent - Window Shopper

Girls Aloud - Biology

Girls Aloud - See the Day

Gorillaz - Dirty Harry

Herd & Fitz feat. Abigail Bailey - I Just Can’t Get Enough

Hound Dogs - I Like Girls

James Blunt - Goodbye My Lover

Keedie / England Cricket Team - Jerusalem

Kelly Clarkson - Because of You

Madonna - Hung Up

Mariah Carey - Don’t Forget About Us

Mary J Blige - Be Without You

McFly - Ultraviolet / The Ballad of Paul K

Nizlopi - JCB Song

Oasis - Let There Be Love

The Pogues feat. Kirsty MacColl - Fairytale of New York

Pussycat Dolls feat. Busta Rhymes - Don’t Cha

Pussycat Dolls - Stickwitu

Rihanna - If It’s Lovin That You Want

Robbie Williams - Advertising Space

Santa Sings - Is This the Way to Amarillo (Santa’s Grotto)

Sean Paul - Ever Blazin’

Shayne Ward - That’s My Goal

Simon Webbe - No Worries

The Strokes - Juicebox

Sugababes - Ugly

Tom Novy feat. Michael Marshall - Your Body

The Water Babies - Under the Tree

Westlife feat. Diana Ross - When You Tell Me That You Love Me

Westlife - You Raise Me Up

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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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