The Streets' mystery celeb lover and Gnarls Barkley (2 - 8 April 2006)

The Streets' mystery celeb lover and Gnarls Barkley (2 - 8 April 2006)

Author: Samuel Spencer April 8, 2026 Duration: 1:04:35

This week 20 years ago on the pop music charts...the British record buying public goes Craaaaaaaayyyyyyyzzzaaaaaaayyyyyyyy for Danger Mouse and Cee-Lo’s Gnarls Barkley project while gossip-lovers everywhere wonder about what Mike Skinner and Cheryl Cole might have got involved in.

Elsewhere, more nails are put in the landfill indie coffin as The Automatic and Milburn debut and we get two of the strangest novelty records we’ve heard so far in our journey through the UK top 40s of the 2000s.All this and more on the pop music history/nostalgia podcast where every week we’re reliving the 40 biggest selling songs from this week 20 years ago and telling the story of all the new releases.



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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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