Lee Ryan Goes Solo, Daddy Yankee Offers Us His 'Gasolina' and Heather Small Gets 'Proud' (July 30 2004)

Lee Ryan Goes Solo, Daddy Yankee Offers Us His 'Gasolina' and Heather Small Gets 'Proud' (July 30 2004)

Author: Samuel Spencer July 30, 2025 Duration: 1:02:38

Do you want to know which (allegedly hung) '80s icon Lee Ryan's mum (allegedly) was having an affair with? Whose singing voice was described as 'an over-ripe orange'? Who Paul Weller described as 'boring as sh*t'? Find out on the latest episode on the 2000s pop music nostalgia podcast where every week we relive the 40 biggest selling songs from this week 20 years ago.On this week's episode, we're talking about the following songs:Akon - Lonely

Amerie - 1 Thing

Audio Bullys feat. Nancy Sinatra - Shot You Down

Backstreet Boys - Incomplete

Black Eyed Peas - Don’t Phunk with My Heart

Bloc Party - The Pioneers

Bobby Valentino - Slow Down

Bodyrockers - I Like the Way

Charlotte Church - Crazy Chick

Coldplay - Speed of Sound

Crazy Frog - Axel F

Daddy Yankee - Gasolina

Deep Dish - Say Hello

Elton John - Electricity

50 Cent - Just a Lil Bit

Foo Fighters - Best of You

Green Day - Wake Me Up When September Ends

Gorillaz - Feel Good Inc.

Gwen Stefani - Hollaback Girl

Hard-Fi - Hard to Beat

Heather Small - Proud

Inaya Day - Nasty Girl

InMe - 7 Weeks

James Blunt - You’re Beautiful

Kaiser Chiefs - Everyday I Love You Less and Less

Kanye West - Diamonds From Sierra Leone

Kelly Clarkson - Since U Been Gone

Lee Ryan - Army of Lovers

Mariah Carey - We Belong Together

Mario - Here I Go Again

Maximo Park - Going Missing

Missy Elliott - Lose Control

MVP - Roc Ya Body (Mic Check 1 2)

Paul Weller - From the Floorboards Up

Rachel Stevens - So Good

Razorlight - Somewhere Else

Roll Deep - The Avenue

Tony Christie - (Is This Way to) Amarillo

2Pac feat Elton John - Ghetto Gospel

Will Smith - Switch



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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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