Sandi Thom....Industry Plant? (feat. Donny Tourette, The Feeling and Primal Scream) (21-27 May 2006)

Sandi Thom....Industry Plant? (feat. Donny Tourette, The Feeling and Primal Scream) (21-27 May 2006)

Author: Samuel Spencer May 27, 2026 Duration: 1:00:57
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Do you wish you were a punk rocker (with flowers in your hair)? Then do we have an episode for you! Sandi Thom seemed ready to change the music industry forever with her livestreamed gigs...but was the story a little too good to be true?

We’ll find out in the latest episode of the 2000s pop music history podcast where every episode we count down the 40 biggest selling songs of this week 20 years ago.

Why did Primal Scream fall asleep in their dinners at a major music industry dinner? Can The Ordinary Boys get away with releasing on old Lady Sovereign remix as a single? And how many times can you say the word ‘jam’ without losing your mind? All will be revealed!

This episode of The 2000s Chart Show features the following songs:

Angels & Airwaves - The Adventure

The Black Eyed Peas - Pump It

Beatfreakz - Somebody’s Watching Me

Boy Kill Boy - Suzie

Busta Rhymes - Touch It

Chicane feat. Tom Jones - Stoned in Love

Chris Brown - Yo (Excuse Me Miss)

Christina Milian feat. Young Jeezy - Say I

Corinne Bailey Rae - Put Your Records On

Daz Sampson - Teenage Life

Dirty Pretty Things - Bang Bang You’re Dead

Eddie Thoenick & Kurd Maverick - Love Sensation 2006

Fall Out Boy - Dance Dance

The Feeling - Fill My Little World

Gnarls Barkley - Crazy

Infernal - From Paris to Berlin

The Kooks - Naive

LL Cool J feat. Jennifer Lopez - Control Myself

Mary J. Blige and U2 - One

Michael Jackson - Jam

Ne-Yo - So Sick

Nerina Pallot - Everybody’s Gone to War

Ordinary Boys and Lady Sovereign - Nine2Five

Orson - Bright Idea

Orson - No Tomorrow

Pet Shop Boys - I’m With Stupid

Pink - Stupid Girls

Primal Scream - Country Girl

The Raconteurs - Steady As She Goes

Red Hot Chili Peppers - Dani California

Rihanna - SOS

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

Shayne Ward - No Promises

Sigur Ros - Hoppipolla

Snow Patrol - You’re All I Have

Sunblock feat. Robin Beck - First Time

T-Pain - I’m Sprung

Towers of London - Air Guitar

Upper Room - Black and White

Will Young - Who Am I

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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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