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Welcome to 2006, pop music fans! (feat. 250,000 bouncy balls) [21 Jan 06]

Welcome to 2006, pop music fans! (feat. 250,000 bouncy balls) [21 Jan 06]

Author: Samuel Spencer January 21, 2026 Duration: 1:04:28
The 2000s Chart Show
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“Would you like me to be the cat?”The start of 2006 is a quiet one for the pop music industry before everything starts getting a little weird. But there’s still plenty of nostalgic 2000s pop bangers to enjoy in this our countdown of the 40 biggest-selling songs from this week 20 years ago.

Preston off of Ordinary Boys is in the Big Brother house, the Baywatch theme is being ransacked for two different dance tracks, Richard Ashcroft believes he can fly and Hard-Fi are breaking into Heathrow Airport. So business as usual in terms of the 2000s being berserk then, and we are the only music history podcast to take you through it all.Also on this ep:*We learn how that amazing Sony Bravia ad with the bouncy balls bouncing down the hill to the sound of José Gonzalez was done

*We discover Annie Mac’s brother’s band

*We learn which comedy icon is obsessed with the band Texas Plus the following incredible moments of 2000s pop music nostalgia:Aaron Smith feat. Luvli - Dancin’

Arctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor

Black Eyed Peas - My Humps

Brian Kennedy & Peter Corry - George Best: A Tribute

Coldplay - Talk

Crimea - Lottery Winners on Acid

Daniel Powter - Bad Day

DHT feat. Edmee - Listen to Your Heart

Editors - Munich

Eminem - When I’m Gone

Girls Aloud - See the Day

Gorillaz - Dirty Harry

Hard-Fi - Cash Machine

Herd & Fitz feat. Abigail Bailey - I Just Can’t Get Enough

Hound Dogs - I Like Girls

James Blunt - Goodbye My Lover

James Blunt - You’re Beautiful

José Gonzalez - Heartbeats

Kaiser Chiefs - I Predict a Riot/Sink That Ship

Kanye West feat. Adam Levine - Heard ‘Em Say

Kanye West feat. Jamie Foxx - Gold Digger

Kelly Clarkson - Because of You

The Kooks - You Don’t Love Me

Madonna - Hung Up

Mylo - Muscle Car

Nizlopi - JCB Song

The Ordinary Boys - Boys Will Be Boys

Pussycat Dolls feat. Busta Rhymes - Don’t Cha

Pussycat Dolls - Stickwitu

Richard Ashcroft - Break the Night with Colour

Robbie Williams - Advertising Space

Shayne Ward - That’s My Goal

Simon Webbe - No Worries

Sugababes - Push the Button

Sugababes - Ugly

Sunblock - I’ll Be Ready

Texas - Sleep

Tom Novy feat. Michael Marshall - Your Body

Westlife feat. Diana Ross - When You Tell Me That You Love Me

Westlife - You Raise Me Up



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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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