Madonna, Corinne Bailey Rae and 'fun' facts about Westlife (26 Feb - 3 Mar 2006)

Madonna, Corinne Bailey Rae and 'fun' facts about Westlife (26 Feb - 3 Mar 2006)

Author: Samuel Spencer March 4, 2026 Duration: 1:14:15

Je suis NOT desolé that I have another episode full of 2000s pop music bangers for your nostalgic enjoyment this week. Madonna is releasing her least favourite single, Corinne Bailey Rae is dragged into a feud with Lily Allen and Kian Westlife is falling out of windows. All in a day’s work for the 2006 charts, in other words.

Meanwhile...The Darkness are blowing £1 million on an album, one of my favourite records of the entire 2000s is being released, and Michael Jackson is flopping HARD.

This week’s episode features the following tracks:

Alkaline Trio - Burn

Arctic Monkeys - When the Sun Goes Down

Ashlee Simpson - Boyfriend

Beyoncé feat. Slim Thug - Check On It

Black Eyed Peas - My Humps

Chris Brown feat. Juelz Santana - Run It

Corinne Bailey Rae - Put Your Records On

The Darkness - Is It Just Me

Dead or Alive - You Spin Me Round

Delays - Valentine

Fall Out Boy - Sugar We’re Going Down

50 Cent - Hustler’s Ambition

Friday Hill - One More Night Alone

Funeral For a Friend - Roses for the Dead

Goldfrapp - Ride a White Horse

Hi-Tack - Say Say Say (Waiting 4 U)

James Blunt - Goodbye My Lover

James Blunt - You’re Beautiful

Jesse McCartney - Beautiful Soul

José Gonzalez - Heartbeats

Kaiser Chiefs - I Predict a Riot/Sink That Ship

Kanye West feat. Jamie Foxx - Gold Digger

Kelly Clarkson - Because of You

Liz McClarnon - Woman in Love/I Get the Sweetest Feeling

Madonna - Hung Up

Madonna - Sorry

Maximo Park - I Want You to Stay

Meck feat. Leo Sayer - Thunder in My Heart Again

Michael Jackson - Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough

Morning Runner - Burning Benches

Nizlopi - JCB Song

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

The Ordinary Boys - Boys Will Be Boys

Shayne Ward - That’s My Goal

Simon Webbe - After All This Time

The Source feat. Candi Staton - You Got the Love

Sunblock - I’ll Be Ready

We Are Scientists - It’s a Hit

Westlife - Amazing

Will Young - All Time Love



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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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