Justin Timberlake Brings Sexy Back and Pink Brings Dr Luke Back (27 Aug - 2 Sep 2006)

Justin Timberlake Brings Sexy Back and Pink Brings Dr Luke Back (27 Aug - 2 Sep 2006)

Author: Samuel Spencer September 2, 2026 Duration: 56:53

Justin Timberlake is trying to become the white Prince, Pink is inviting men to ‘shake hands with the milkman’ and even Thom Yorke from Radiohead is writing funky protest songs...it must be another episode of the 2000s pop music history podcast where every episode we’re reliving the biggest songs of this week 20 years ago.

This week’s episode features some of the biggest pop music icons of the 00s. As well as Timberlake, we have two of the decade’s defining producers teaming up as Kanye and Pharrell collab; We have Missy Elliott saying a sad goodbye to the charts; And we have Keane making a surprisingly excellent song. Plus, you won’t believe the deranged Aqua spin-off that this week’s charts in 2006 gave us!This week’s episode of The 2000s Chart Show features the following songs:

Alesha Dixon - Lipstick

Arctic Monkeys - Leave Before the Lights Come On

Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z - Deja Vu

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

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 - Never Be Lonely

The Fratellis - Chelsea Dagger

Gnarls Barkley - Smiley Faces

James Morrison - You Give Me Something

Justin Timberlake - SexyBack

Kasabian - Empire

Keane - Crystal Ball

The Kooks - She Moves in Her Own Way

Lazy-B - Underwear Goes Inside the Pants

Lily Allen - Smile

Maria Lawson - Sleepwalking

Matt Willis - Hey Kid

Michael Gray feat. Shally Poole - Borderline

Micky Modelle v Jessy - Dancing in the Dark

Missy Elliott - We Run This

Morrissey - In the Future When All’s Well

Paris Hilton - Stars Are Blind

Paolo Nutini - Last Request

Pharrell feat. Kanye West - Number One

Pink - U & Ur Hand

Razorlight - In the Morning

Rihanna - Unfaithful

Rogue Traders - Voodoo Child

Ronan Keating - Iris

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

Shakira feat. Wyclef Jean - Hips Don’t Lie

Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars

Stacie Orrico - I’m Not Missing You

Supermode - Tell Me Why

Thom Yorke - Harrowdown Hill

The View - Wasted Little DJs

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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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