Shakira's Hips Don't Lie and Other Less Iconic Songs from 2006 (June 18-24 2006)

Shakira's Hips Don't Lie and Other Less Iconic Songs from 2006 (June 18-24 2006)

Author: Samuel Spencer June 24, 2026 Duration: 1:08:29

I never really knew a girl could PODCAST like this, she makes a man wanna speak 2000s POP MUSIC HISTORY.

I’m on tonight with another episode looking at the biggest selling tracks from this week 20 years ago, featuring the return of the Black Eyed Peas with a (shocker!) good song, a milestone in landfill indie from The Fratellis, the unfortunate end of Dannii Minogue’s pop career and more. Featuring the following tracks:Armand Van Helden - MyMyMy

The Automatic - Monster

Baddiel, Skinner & The Lightning Seeds - 3 Lions

Beatfreakz - Somebody’s Watching Me

Bon Jovi - Who Says You Can’t Go Home

Busta Rhymes - Touch It

Christina Milian feat. Young Jeezy - Say I

Crazy Frog - We Are the Champions (Ding a Dang Dong)

Dannii Minogue - So Under Pressure

Embrace - World at Your Feet

The Feeling - Fill My Little World

The Fratellis - Henrietta

Infernal - From Paris to Berlin

Keane - Is It Any Wonder

The Kooks - Naive

LL Cool J feat. Jennifer Lopez - Control Myself

Lordi - Hard Rock Hallelujah

Lostprophets - Rooftops (A Liberation Broadcast)

Michael Jackson - They Don’t Care About Us

Nelly Furtado - Maneater

Nerina Pallot - Everybody’s Gone to War

Oakenfold feat. Brittany Murphy - Faster Kill Pussycat

Ordinary Boys and Lady Sovereign - Nine2Five

Orson - Bright Idea

Pink - Who Knew

Primal Scream - Country Girl

Red Hot Chili Peppers - Dani California

Rihanna - SOS

Ronan Keating and Kate Rusby - All Over Again

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

Sergio Mendes & The Black Eyed Peas - Mas Que Nada

Shakira feat. Wyclef Jean - Hips Don’t Lie

Sham 69 & The Special Assembly - Hurry Up England

Solu Music feat. Kimblee - Fade

Stan Boardman - Stan’s World Cup Song

The Streets - Never Went to Church

TI - Why You Wanna

Tonedef Allstars - Who Do You Think You Are Kidding Jurgen Klinsmann?

Tony Christie - (Is This The Way to) the World Cup

Trinidad & Tobago Tartan Army - Scotland Scotland Jason Scotland

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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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