U2, Mary J Blige and some candy-based sexual innuendo (9 - 15 April 2006)

U2, Mary J Blige and some candy-based sexual innuendo (9 - 15 April 2006)

Author: Samuel Spencer April 15, 2026 Duration: 1:06:56

This week on our look at the music that came out this week in 2006, we’re going literally from the sublime to ridiculous, in a chart that takes us from one of the most emotional songs ever written in U2’s One’s to one of the stupidest tracks ever, D4L’s Laffy Taffy.

In between, we get Franz Ferdinand singing about Jesus, Morrissey discussing losing his virginity, Michael Jackson terrified by the idea of a woman’s sexuality and The Zutons’ ode to keeping women locked in your basement (do not try this at home, kids).In short, another typically weird look into the pop music of the 2000s.

This week’s episode features the following tracks:Belle & Sebastian - The Blues Are Still Blue

Beverley Knight - Piece of My Heart

The Black Eyed Peas - Pump It

The Charlatans - Blackened Blue Eyes

Chico - It’s Chico Time

Corinne Bailey Rae - Put Your Records On

Depeche Mode - Suffer Well

D4L - Laffy Taffy

Editors - All Sparks

Embrace - Nature’s Law

Fall Out Boy - Sugar We’re Going Down

The Feeling - Sewn

Franz Ferdinand - The Fallen/L Wells

Girls Aloud - Whole Lotta History

Gnarls Barkley - Crazy

James Blunt - Wisemen

Joey Negro - Make a Move on Me

Kanye West feat. Lupe Fiasco - Touch the Sky

Kelly Clarkson - Walk Away

The Kooks - Naive

Madonna - Sorry

Mary J. Blige and U2 - One

Meck feat. Leo Sayer - Thunder in My Heart Again

Michael Jackson - Dirty Diana

Mish Mash - Speechless

Morrissey - You Have Killed Me

Nelly feat. Paul Wall, Ali & Gipp - Grillz

Ne-Yo - So Sick

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

Orson - No Tomorrow

Pink - Stupid Girls

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

Ray J - One Wish

Royal Ballet Sinfonia with Gavin Sutherland - The BBC Radio 4 UK Theme

Sean Paul - Temperature

The Source feat. Candi Staton - You Got the Love

The Streets - When You Wasn’t Famous

Sugababes - Red Dress

Various Artists - Tribute to Jinky

The Zutons - Why Won’t You Give Me Your 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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