Rihanna's SOS and 39 other less good songs from 2006 (16-22 April 2006)

Rihanna's SOS and 39 other less good songs from 2006 (16-22 April 2006)

Author: Samuel Spencer April 22, 2026 Duration: 1:13:51

“SOS please someone help me. It’s not healthy for me to feel this way” about a pop song. But that’s just how I feel about Rihanna’s SOS, one of the true starmaking tracks of the decade. Which of course means it’s probably going to be beat by a drippy ballad from Shayne Ward off of that X Factor. So the 2000s charts go.

Do Rihanna and Shayne Ward have what it takes to knock Gnarls Barkley off the top, or will it be the job of Gorillaz, Infernal, Fall Out Boy, Hard-Fi or Jamie Foxx. Find out as we deep dive into another week on the 2006 charts.

Which pop stars has MULTIPLE family members in prison for murder? Which Danish band is basically forced into doing an England World Cup song? And which singer had to present a TV show with Holly Willoughby where every presenter had to be barefoot. Find out as we tell another set of tales from 2000s music, in the only music history podcast that every episode counts down the top 40 singles chart from this week 20 years ago.

This week featuring the following songs:Beverley Knight - Piece of My Heart

The Black Eyed Peas - Pump It

Chico - It’s Chico Time

Corinne Bailey Rae - Put Your Records On

Embrace - Nature’s Law

Fall Out Boy - Dance Dance

The Feeling - Sewn

Gnarls Barkley - Crazy

Gorillaz - Kids With Guns/El Manana

Hard-Fi - Better Do Better

Infernal - From Paris to Berlin

James Blunt - Wisemen

Jamie Foxx feat. Ludacris - Unpredictable

Joey Negro - Make a Move on Me

Kanye West feat. Lupe Fiasco - Touch the Sky

Kelly Clarkson - Walk Away

The Kooks - Naive

Lorraine - I Feel It

Madonna - Sorry

Mary J. Blige and U2 - One

Meck feat. Leo Sayer - Thunder in My Heart Again

Michael Jackson - Smooth Criminal

Mish Mash - Speechless

Nelly feat. Paul Wall, Ali & Gipp - Grillz

Ne-Yo - So Sick

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

Orson - No Tomorrow

Pink - Stupid Girls

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

Ray J - One Wish

Rihanna - SOS

Sean Paul - Temperature

Shayne Ward - No Promises

Shayne Ward - That’s My Goal

The Streets - When You Wasn’t Famous

Studio B - C’mon Get It On

Sugababes - Red Dress

Trina feat. Kelly Rowland - Here We Go

Various Artists - Tribute to Jinky

The Zutons - Why Won’t You Give Me Your 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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