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Sugababes, Liberty X and a death threat to Charlotte Church (8 Oct 2005)

Sugababes, Liberty X and a death threat to Charlotte Church (8 Oct 2005)

Author: Samuel Spencer October 8, 2025 Duration: 1:23:24
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A huge week for pop fans, with 15 new entries battling it out to knock the Pussycat Dolls from their perch at the top of the charts.

It’s a huge week. Sugababes are pretending to get on to promote Push the Button, but are just months away from Mutya leaving. Charlotte Church is trying to get rid of her child star image with her ode to bondage Call My Name. Liberty X are hanging on for dear life to their careers. Tatu are causing absolute havoc wherever they go. Jo from S Club is trying to launch a solo career way too late. Ms Dynamite is trying to make a comeback with some pretty alarming lyrics, and New Order are falling apart.

Discover a deranged week in 2000s pop in the latest episode of The 2000s Chart Show, the podcast where every week we relive the 40 biggest selling songs from this week in 2005.

That means this week we’re talking about the following 00s pop bangers:Andy Bell - Crazy

Basement Jaxx - Do Your Thing

Bedouin Soundclash - When the Night Feels My Song

Black Eyed Peas - Don’t Lie

Bobby Valentino - Tell Me

Bon Jovi - Have a Nice Day

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

Editors - Bullets

Franz Ferdinand - Do You Want To

50 Cent feat. Mobb Deep - Outta Control

Gorillaz - Dare

Gwen Stefani - Cool

Hard-Fi - Living for the Weekend

James Blunt - You’re Beautiful

Jamesy P - Nookie

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

Ms Dynamite - Judgement Day

Mylo vs Miami Sound Machine - Doctor Pressure

New Order - Waiting for the Sirens’ Call

Nickelback - Photograph

Oasis - The Importance of Being Idle

Paul Weller - Come On/Let’s Go

Pussycat Dolls feat. Busta Rhymes - Don’t Cha

Rihanna - Pon De Replay

Sean Paul - We Be Burnin’

Simon Webbe - Lay Your Hands

Sugababes - Push the Button

Tatu - All About Us

X-Press 2 feat. Kurt Wagner - Give It

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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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