Pussycat Dolls, Oasis, Rihanna & Sean Paul (Dec 10 2005)

Pussycat Dolls, Oasis, Rihanna & Sean Paul (Dec 10 2005)

Author: Samuel Spencer December 10, 2025 Duration: 1:31:05

If it’s lovin’ (of 2000s pop music) that you want, you’ve come to the right place, as we count down the 40 biggest selling songs of this week in 2005.Is Rihanna destined to be a one hit wonder following Pon De Replay? Will Oasis manage to stop squabbling enough to campaign properly for a number one single? How many times can Pete Doherty get arrested in one year? Will Sean Paul ever release a song not about fire? All will be revealed.

Featuring discussions of the following tracks:Antony & The Johnsons - You Are My Sister

Arctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor

Babyshambles - Albion

Black Eyed Peas - My Humps

Blink-182 - Not Now

Bob Sinclar feat. Gary Nesta Pine - Love Generation

Craig David - Don’t Love You No More

Daniel Powter - Bad Day

The Darkness - One Way Ticket

David Gray - Hospital Food

50 Cent - Window Shopper

Freefaller - She’s My Everything/Basket Case

The Futureheads - Area

Girls Aloud - Biology

Gorillaz - Dare

Gorillaz - Dirty Harry

Hilary Duff - Wake Up

Jamie Cullum - Mind Trick

Kanye West feat. Jamie Foxx - Gold Digger

Kelly Clarkson - Because of You

Liberty X - A Night to Remember

Lil’ Kim - Lighters Up

Madonna - Hung Up

Mylo vs Miami Sound Machine - Doctor Pressure

Oasis - Let There Be Love

Pharrell feat. Gwen Stefani - Can I Have It Like That

Pussycat Dolls feat. Busta Rhymes - Don’t Cha

Pussycat Dolls - Stickwitu

Rihanna - If It’s Lovin That You Want

Robbie Williams - Tripping

Sean Paul - Ever Blazin’

Sean Paul - We Be Burnin’

Sigur Ros - Hoppipolla

Simon Webbe - No Worries

Son of Dork - Ticket Outta Loserville

Sugababes - Push the Button

Tom Novy feat. Michael Marshall - Your Body

Westlife - You Raise Me Up

The White Stripes - The Denial Twist

Will Young - Switch It On



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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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