LL Cool J, Jennifer Lopez and a sassy indie vs rock feud (7-13 May 2006)

LL Cool J, Jennifer Lopez and a sassy indie vs rock feud (7-13 May 2006)

Author: Samuel Spencer May 13, 2026 Duration: 1:07:36

Is Crazy by Gnarls Barkley about to match the record for longest number one we’ve covered on this show, or can Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beatfreakz, Feeder, Panic at the Disco, Goldfrapp or the dream team of LL Cool J and Jennifer Lopez stop them?

Find out in the latest episode of the music history and commentary podcast where every episode we’re telling the stories of the 40 biggest selling songs of this week 20 years ago.

Featuring the following tracks: The Black Eyed Peas - Pump It

Beatfreakz - Somebody’s Watching Me

Captain - Broke

Chicane feat. Tom Jones - Stoned in Love

Chris Brown - Yo (Excuse Me Miss)

Corinne Bailey Rae - Put Your Records On

Deep Dish feat. Stevie Nicks - Dreams

Dirty Pretty Things - Bang Bang You’re Dead

Embrace - Nature’s Law

Fall Out Boy - Dance Dance

Feeder - Lost and Found

Forward Russia - Nine

Gnarls Barkley - Crazy

Goldfrapp - Fly Me Away

Infernal - From Paris to Berlin

Jamie Foxx feat. Ludacris - Unpredictable

The Kooks - Naive

LL Cool J feat. Jennifer Lopez - Control Myself

Madonna - Sorry

Mary J. Blige and U2 - One

Meck feat. Leo Sayer - Thunder in My Heart Again

Michael Jackson - Remember the Time

Ne-Yo - So Sick

Nina Simone vs Groovefinder - Ain’t Got No (I Got Life)

Notorious B.I.G. feat. Diddy and Nelly - Nasty Girl

Orson - No Tomorrow

Panic! at the Disco - But It’s Better If You Do

Pink - Stupid Girls

The Pussycat Dolls feat. will.i.am - Beep

The Raconteurs - Steady As She Goes

Red Hot Chili Peppers - Dani California

Rihanna - SOS

Sean Paul - Temperature

Shayne Ward - No Promises

Sigur Ros - Hoppipolla

Snow Patrol - You’re All I Have

T-Pain - I’m Sprung

Trina feat. Kelly Rowland - Here We Go

We Are Scientists - Nobody Move Nobody Get Hurt

Will Young - Who Am I

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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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