McFly's Song About Lindsay Lohan and a Pirate Rave (23-29 July 2006)

McFly's Song About Lindsay Lohan and a Pirate Rave (23-29 July 2006)

Author: Samuel Spencer July 29, 2026 Duration: 55:36

Yo ho me pop music history-loving hearties, let’s sail on the good ship The 2000s Chart Show for another trip round the high seas of the 2006 pop charts.

And we’re surely going to meet some gruesome sights on this voyage through 2006 music. Like the man who died five times! The reanimated corpse of a Queen song that should have been left in the grave! Lil Wayne!

All that, landlubbers, plus ‘new’ music from Red Hot Chili Peppers, McFly, Tiesto, Sean Paul, Chris Brown and Franz Ferdinand.This week’s episode of The 2000s Chart Show features the following songs:Armand Van Helden - MyMyMy

The Automatic - Monster

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

Bullet For My Valentine - Tears Don’t Fall

Busta Rhymes - I Love My Chick

Christina Aguilera - Ain’t No Other Man

Chris Brown feat. Lil’ Wayne - Gimme That Remix

The Feeling - Fill My Little World

Franz Ferdinand - Eleanor Put Your Boots On

George Michael - An Easier Affair

Gnarls Barkley - Smiley Faces

Infernal - From Paris to Berlin

James Morrison - You Give Me Something

Justice vs Simian - We Are Your Friends

Klaus Badelt - He’s a Pirate

The Kooks - Naive

The Kooks - She Moves in Her Own Way

Lily Allen - Smile

Lostprophets - Rooftops (A Liberation Broadcast)

McFly - Don’t Stop Me Now/Please Please

Muse - Supermassive Black Hole

Nelly Furtado - Maneater

Ne-Yo - Sexy Love

Paolo Nutini - Last Request

Pink - Who Knew

Pussycat Dolls feat. Snoop Dogg - Buttons

Ray LaMontagne - Trouble

Razorlight - In the Morning

Red Hot Chili Peppers - Tell Me Baby

Rihanna - Unfaithful

Rogue Traders - Voodoo Child

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

Sean Paul - Never Gonna Be the Same

Sergio Mendes & The Black Eyed Peas - Mas Que Nada

Shakira feat. Wyclef Jean - Hips Don’t Lie

Shayne Ward - Stand By Me

Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars

Supermode - Tell Me Why

Wolfmother - Woman

The Zutons - Valerie



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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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