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The Killers and the Best Forgotten R&B Song of the 2000s (17 - 23 September 2006)

The Killers and the Best Forgotten R&B Song of the 2000s (17 - 23 September 2006)

Author: Samuel Spencer September 23, 2026 Duration: 55:10
The 2000s Chart Show
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The UK top 40 singles chart this week 20 years ago saw the return of The Killers, and we’re here to talk about their their big comeback single When We Were Young. Somebody told me that they were the biggest competition to beat the Scissor Sisters this week in 2006…We’re the 00s pop music history podcast where every episode we’re revisiting the pop charts from this week 20 years ago, which also means that we have to talk about all the slightly no-hoppers taking on Brandon Flowers and co this week, be they the indie folk of Get Cape Wear Cape Fly and Larrikin Love, or even Ireland’s finest granny-botherer (and secret hero) Daniel O’Donnell. Let’s bathe in the nostalgia of the noughties and deep dive into another set of songs from the mid-2000s.

Featuring the following songs:Arctic Monkeys - Leave Before the Lights Come On

Bedouin Soundclash - When the Night Feels My Song

Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z - Deja Vu

Cascada - Everytime We Touch

Cassie - Me & U

Chamillionaire feat. Krayzie Bone - Ridin’

Cherish feat. Sean Paul - Do It To It

Christina Aguilera - Ain’t No Other Man

Daniel O’Donnell - Crush On You

David Guetta vs The Egg - Love Don’t Let Me Go (Walking Away)

Embrace - Target

The Feeling - Never Be Lonely

Fergie - London Bridge

The Fratellis - Chelsea Dagger

Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly - The Chronicles of a Bohemian Teenager

Guillemots - Trains to Brazil

James Morrison - You Give Me Something

Jamelia - Something About You

Jealousy - Lucy

Justin Timberlake - SexyBack

Kasabian - Empire

Kelis feat. Too Short - Bossy

The Killers - When You Were Young

The Kooks - She Moves in Her Own Way

Larrikin Love - Happy as Annie

Lemar - It’s Not That Easy

Lily Allen - Smile

Lostprophets - A Town Called Hypocrisy

Lupe Fiasco feat. Jill Scott - Daydreamin’

Micky Modelle v Jessy - Dancing in the Dark

Muse - Starlight

Nelly Furtado feat. Timbaland - Promiscuous

Pink - U & Ur Hand

Rihanna - Unfaithful

Robbie Williams - Rudebox

Rogue Traders - Voodoo Child

Scissor Sisters - I Don’t Feel Like Dancin’

Shakira feat. Wyclef Jean - Hips Don’t Lie

Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars

Supafly Inc - Moving Too Fast

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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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