Robbie Williams, Rachel Stevens and a Deranged Ricky Martin story (15 Oct 2005)

Robbie Williams, Rachel Stevens and a Deranged Ricky Martin story (15 Oct 2005)

Author: Samuel Spencer October 15, 2025 Duration: 1:24:23

A very sad day on The 2000s Chart Show, as we say goodbye to the pop career of Rachel Stevens, even as she releases one of her best ever singles. She’s taking on Robbie Williams with his paranoid reggae bop Tripping, as well as new (for 2005) tracks from Mariah Carey, Depeche Mode, some slutty dolls and a cartoon crocodile. A very 2005 list, in other words.Also on this podcast:

* A jaw-dropping story about Ricky Martin that can’t possible be true

* Starsailor escaping the clutches of their murderous producer

* A member of Depeche Mode dying

* James Blunt having so much sex that it became village gossip among his neighbours.

All that and the following tracks:

Bedouin Soundclash - When the Night Feels My Song

Black Eyed Peas - Don’t Lie

Bloc Party - Two More Years

Bratz Rock Angelz - So Good

Charlotte Church - Call My Name

Coldplay - Fix You

Damien ‘Jr Gong’ Marley - Welcome to Jamrock

Daniel Powter - Bad Day

David Gray - The One I Love

Depeche Mode - Precious

Franz Ferdinand - Do You Want To

50 Cent feat. Mobb Deep - Outta Control

Gorillaz - Dare

James Blunt - High

James Blunt - You’re Beautiful

Jessica Simpson - These Boots Are Made For Walkin’

Jo O’Meara - What Hurts the Most

Kaiser Chiefs - I Predict a Riot

Katie Melua - Nine Million Bicycles

Kanye West feat. Jamie Foxx - Gold Digger

Kelly Clarkson - Behind these Hazel Eyes

KT Tunstall - Suddenly I See

Liberty X - Song 4 Lovers

Mariah Carey - Get Your Number/Shake It Off

Ms Dynamite - Judgement Day

Mylo vs Miami Sound Machine - Doctor Pressure

Oasis - The Importance of Being Idle

The Prodigy - Voodoo People/Out of Space

Pussycat Dolls feat. Busta Rhymes - Don’t Cha

Rachel Stevens - I Said Never Again (But Here We Are)

Ricky Martin - I Don’t Care

Rihanna - Pon De Replay

Robbie Williams - Tripping

Schnappi - Schnappi

Sean Paul - We Be Burnin’

Simon Webbe - Lay Your Hands

Starsailor - In the Crossfire

Sugababes - Push the Button

Tatu - All About Us

We Are Scientists - The Great Escape



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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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