The music industry lets Girls Aloud (and Kelly Clarkson) down again (19-25 March 2006)

The music industry lets Girls Aloud (and Kelly Clarkson) down again (19-25 March 2006)

Author: Samuel Spencer March 25, 2026 Duration: 1:12:37

This week on the podcast telling the stories of the biggest songs from this week 20 year ago…This is a baffling week on the 2000s charts for me. Why is Kelly Clarkson being beaten by a less good version of herself literally using the same songwriter? How could the pop music industry fumble the singles from Girls Aloud’s best album so badly? Why don’t the British record buying public appreciate Beverley Knight and Massive Attack more? And maybe most importantly of all...why do those three wise men get a semi by the sea?

All of these questions about 2006 pop will (hopefully) be answered in our latest episode alongside the following tracks:

Arctic Monkeys - When the Sun Goes Down

Battle - Tendency

Beverley Knight - Piece of My Heart

Be Your Own Pet - Adventure

The Black Eyed Peas - Pump It

Bow Wow feat. Ciara - Like You

Charlotte Church - Moodswings (To Come at Me Like That)

Chico - It’s Chico Time

Chris Brown feat. Juelz Santana - Run It

Corinne Bailey Rae - Put Your Records On

Craig David - Unbelievable

Fall Out Boy - Sugar We’re Going Down

The Feeling - Sewn

Girls Aloud - Whole Lotta History

Hi-Tack - Say Say Say (Waiting 4 U)

Hilary Duff - Fly

Jack Johnson - Better Together

James Blunt - Goodbye My Lover

James Blunt - Wisemen

Joey Negro - Make a Move on Me

José Gonzalez - Heartbeats

Kanye West feat. Lupe Fiasco - Touch the Sky

Keisha White - The Weakness in Me

Kelly Clarkson - Walk Away

Madonna - Sorry

Massive Attack - Live With Me

Meck feat. Leo Sayer - Thunder in My Heart Again

Michael Jackson - Beat It

Ne-Yo - So Sick

Notorious B.I.G. feat. Diddy and Nelly - Nasty Girl

The Ordinary Boys - Boys Will Be Boys

Orson - No Tomorrow

Placebo - Because I Want You

The Pussycat Dolls feat. will.i.am - Beep

Ray J - One Wish

Shakira - Don’t Bother

The Shapeshifters - Incredible

The Source feat. Candi Staton - You Got the Love

Sugababes - Red Dress

Will Young - All Time Love

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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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