Kanye West, Kelly Clarkson & Katie Melua (1 Oct 2005)

Kanye West, Kelly Clarkson & Katie Melua (1 Oct 2005)

Author: Samuel Spencer October 1, 2025 Duration: 1:04:08

There are FAMOUSLY nine million bicycles in Beijing, but only 40 songs in this week’s podcast. There are some amazing tracks among them though, from the return of my teenage favourites Franz Ferdinand, the chart debut of Pendulum, and the most nepo-tastic track of all time.

This week’s episode of the pop music podcast celebrating the 40 biggest selling songs of this week in 2005 also contains new tracks from Katie Melua, Bullet for My Valentine, Kelly Clarkson, Stereophonics and Kanye West.

The full list of nostalgic bangers we’re discussing this episode reads as follows:Black Eyed Peas - Don’t Lie

Bon Jovi - Have a Nice Day

Bullet for My Valentine - Suffocating Under Words of Sorrow

Coldplay - Fix You

Damien ‘Jr Gong’ Marley - Welcome to Jamrock

Daniel Powter - Bad Day

David Gray - The One I Love

Faithless - Insomnia 2005

Franz Ferdinand - Do You Want To

50 Cent feat. Mobb Deep - Outta Control

Goldfrapp - Ooh La La

Goldie Lookin’ Chain - Your Missus Is a Nutter

Gorillaz - Dare

Gwen Stefani - Cool

Hard-Fi - Living for the Weekend

HIM - Wings of a Butterfly

James Blunt - You’re Beautiful

Jamesy P - Nookie

Jem - Wish I

Jessica Simpson - These Boots Are Made For Walkin’

Kaiser Chiefs - I Predict a Riot

Kano - Nite Nite

Katie Melua - Nine Million Bicycles

Kanye West feat. Jamie Foxx - Gold Digger

Kelly Clarkson - Behind these Hazel Eyes

KT Tunstall - Suddenly I See

Les Rhythmes Digitales - Jacques Your Body (Make Me Sweat)

Mariah Carey - We Belong Together

Mylo vs Miami Sound Machine - Doctor Pressure

Oasis - The Importance of Being Idle

Pendulum - Slam/Out Here

Pretty Ricky - Grind With Me

Pussycat Dolls feat. Busta Rhymes - Don’t Cha

Rihanna - Pon De Replay

Sean Paul - We Be Burnin’

Simon Webbe - Lay Your Hands

Status Quo - The Party Ain’t Over Yet

Stereophonics - Devil

Tony Yayo feat. 50 Cent - So Seductive

2Pac feat Elton John - Ghetto GospelIf you still want more 00s pop music fun, subscribe to our Patreon and Substack, follow The 2000s Chart Show over at The App Formerly known as Twitter, TikTok and Instagram, and email us at the2000schartshow@gmail.com with your pop music memories.



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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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