The 2000s Chart Show

One of the rare, exciting singles charts of the 2000s where we get the debut of a group of icons. Arctic Monkeys released their debut I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor this week in 2005, where it took on the more processed pop rock on McFly as well as Dannii Minogue, The Kooks, Pete Doherty and even Clea (’memba them?!!)Also this week on the 2000s pop music history podcast discussing the 40 biggest selling songs from this week in 2005:- Not one but TWO flop girlbands, one of which is releasing a song I ADORED at the time.- How Kylie inadvertedly sabotaged Dannii’s single campaign- Which girlband member Harry McFly may have been texted literal DAYS before meeting his wife- Plus of course much more 2000s nostalgia, pop music trivia, unsolicited opinions and discussion about these great 2005 pop songs:Arctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good on the DancefloorBloc Party - Two More YearsBob Sinclar feat. Gary Nesta Pine - Love GenerationBow Wow feat. Omarion - Let Me Hold YouBratz Rock Angelz - So GoodCharlotte Church - Call My NameColdplay - Fix YouDaniel Powter - Bad DayDannii Minogue & Soul Seekerz - PerfectionDa Playaz vs Clea - We Don’t Have to Take Our Clothes OffDepeche Mode - PreciousFeeder - Shatter/TenderFranz Ferdinand - Do You Want ToFriday Hill - Baby Goodbye50 Cent feat. Mobb Deep - Outta ControlGorillaz - DareJames Blunt - HighKatie Melua - Nine Million BicyclesKanye West feat. Jamie Foxx - Gold DiggerKelly Clarkson - Behind these Hazel EyesThe Kooks - Sofa SongKT Tunstall - Suddenly I SeeLee Ryan - Turn Your Car AroundLethal Bizzle - FireLiberty X - Song 4 LoversLittl’ans feat. Peter Doherty - Their WayLove Bites - You Broke My HeartMariah Carey - Get Your Number/Shake It OffMcFly - I Wanna Hold YouMylo vs Miami Sound Machine - Doctor PressurePussycat Dolls feat. Busta Rhymes - Don’t ChaRachel Stevens - I Said Never Again (But Here We Are)Ricky Martin - I Don’t CareRobbie Williams - TrippingRoll Deep - Shake a LegSean Paul - We Be Burnin’Simply Red - Perfect LoveSugababes - Push the ButtonTatu - All About UsU2 - All Because of You This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

This week on the podcast about the 40 biggest selling singles of every week on 2005, Duracell’s got nothin’ on me, I’m feeling the E, and baby, I’m electric.If that makes no sense to you, then buckle in, because we’re about to talk about one of the most tragic moments of 2005 pop music history, as Lisa Scott-Lee pledges to quit the music industry if her track Electric misses out on the top 10. Can she do it, and can she beat her sister-in-law/frenemy....?Also on this week’s show...Blazin’ Squad drop nine members and becoming the East 17 nacho-reheaters Friday Hill (and Jodie Marsh reveals too much about her and Kenzie’s love life). Lee Ryan gives a typically deranged interview to The Observer. U2 hold crisis talks. Simply Red head to Cuba.All that and fascinating stories and nostalgic memories of the following 2005 tracks:Bloc Party - Two More YearsBob Sinclar feat. Gary Nesta Pine - Love GenerationBow Wow feat. Omarion - Let Me Hold YouBratz Rock Angelz - So GoodCharlotte Church - Call My NameColdplay - Fix YouDaniel Powter - Bad DayDepeche Mode - PreciousFeeder - Shatter/TenderFranz Ferdinand - Do You Want ToFriday Hill - Baby Goodbye50 Cent feat. Mobb Deep - Outta ControlGorillaz - DareInMe - So You KnowJames Blunt - HighJames Blunt - You’re BeautifulJo O’Meara - What Hurts the MostKaiser Chiefs - I Predict a RiotKatie Melua - Nine Million BicyclesKanye West feat. Jamie Foxx - Gold DiggerKelly Clarkson - Behind these Hazel EyesKT Tunstall - Suddenly I SeeLee Ryan - Turn Your Car AroundLiberty X - Song 4 LoversLisa Scott-Lee - ElectricMariah Carey - Get Your Number/Shake It OffMylo vs Miami Sound Machine - Doctor PressureOasis - The Importance of Being IdleThe Prodigy - Voodoo People/Out of SpacePussycat Dolls feat. Busta Rhymes - Don’t ChaRachel Stevens - I Said Never Again (But Here We Are)Ricky Martin - I Don’t CareRihanna - Pon De ReplayRobbie Williams - TrippingRoll Deep - Shake a LegSean Paul - We Be Burnin’Simply Red - Perfect LoveSugababes - Push the ButtonTatu - All About UsU2 - All Because of You This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

A very sad day on The 2000s Chart Show, as we say goodbye to the pop career of Rachel Stevens, even as she releases one of her best ever singles. She’s taking on Robbie Williams with his paranoid reggae bop Tripping, as well as new (for 2005) tracks from Mariah Carey, Depeche Mode, some slutty dolls and a cartoon crocodile. A very 2005 list, in other words.Also on this podcast:* A jaw-dropping story about Ricky Martin that can’t possible be true* Starsailor escaping the clutches of their murderous producer* A member of Depeche Mode dying* James Blunt having so much sex that it became village gossip among his neighbours.All that and the following tracks:Bedouin Soundclash - When the Night Feels My SongBlack Eyed Peas - Don’t LieBloc Party - Two More YearsBratz Rock Angelz - So GoodCharlotte Church - Call My NameColdplay - Fix YouDamien ‘Jr Gong’ Marley - Welcome to JamrockDaniel Powter - Bad DayDavid Gray - The One I LoveDepeche Mode - PreciousFranz Ferdinand - Do You Want To50 Cent feat. Mobb Deep - Outta ControlGorillaz - DareJames Blunt - HighJames Blunt - You’re BeautifulJessica Simpson - These Boots Are Made For Walkin’Jo O’Meara - What Hurts the MostKaiser Chiefs - I Predict a RiotKatie Melua - Nine Million BicyclesKanye West feat. Jamie Foxx - Gold DiggerKelly Clarkson - Behind these Hazel EyesKT Tunstall - Suddenly I SeeLiberty X - Song 4 LoversMariah Carey - Get Your Number/Shake It OffMs Dynamite - Judgement DayMylo vs Miami Sound Machine - Doctor PressureOasis - The Importance of Being IdleThe Prodigy - Voodoo People/Out of SpacePussycat Dolls feat. Busta Rhymes - Don’t ChaRachel Stevens - I Said Never Again (But Here We Are)Ricky Martin - I Don’t CareRihanna - Pon De ReplayRobbie Williams - TrippingSchnappi - SchnappiSean Paul - We Be Burnin’Simon Webbe - Lay Your HandsStarsailor - In the CrossfireSugababes - Push the ButtonTatu - All About UsWe Are Scientists - The Great Escape This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

A huge week for pop fans, with 15 new entries battling it out to knock the Pussycat Dolls from their perch at the top of the charts.It’s a huge week. Sugababes are pretending to get on to promote Push the Button, but are just months away from Mutya leaving. Charlotte Church is trying to get rid of her child star image with her ode to bondage Call My Name. Liberty X are hanging on for dear life to their careers. Tatu are causing absolute havoc wherever they go. Jo from S Club is trying to launch a solo career way too late. Ms Dynamite is trying to make a comeback with some pretty alarming lyrics, and New Order are falling apart.Discover a deranged week in 2000s pop in the latest episode of The 2000s Chart Show, the podcast where every week we relive the 40 biggest selling songs from this week in 2005.That means this week we’re talking about the following 00s pop bangers:Andy Bell - CrazyBasement Jaxx - Do Your ThingBedouin Soundclash - When the Night Feels My SongBlack Eyed Peas - Don’t LieBobby Valentino - Tell MeBon Jovi - Have a Nice DayCharlotte Church - Call My NameColdplay - Fix YouDamien ‘Jr Gong’ Marley - Welcome to JamrockDaniel Powter - Bad DayDavid Gray - The One I LoveEditors - BulletsFranz Ferdinand - Do You Want To50 Cent feat. Mobb Deep - Outta ControlGorillaz - DareGwen Stefani - CoolHard-Fi - Living for the WeekendJames Blunt - You’re BeautifulJamesy P - NookieJessica Simpson - These Boots Are Made For Walkin’Jo O’Meara - What Hurts the MostKaiser Chiefs - I Predict a RiotKatie Melua - Nine Million BicyclesKanye West feat. Jamie Foxx - Gold DiggerKelly Clarkson - Behind these Hazel EyesKT Tunstall - Suddenly I SeeLiberty X - Song 4 LoversMs Dynamite - Judgement DayMylo vs Miami Sound Machine - Doctor PressureNew Order - Waiting for the Sirens’ CallNickelback - PhotographOasis - The Importance of Being IdlePaul Weller - Come On/Let’s GoPussycat Dolls feat. Busta Rhymes - Don’t ChaRihanna - Pon De ReplaySean Paul - We Be Burnin’Simon Webbe - Lay Your HandsSugababes - Push the ButtonTatu - All About UsX-Press 2 feat. Kurt Wagner - Give ItIf you still want more 00s pop music fun, subscribe to our Patreon and Substack, follow The 2000s Chart Show over at The App Formerly known as Twitter, TikTok and Instagram, and email us at the2000schartshow@gmail.com with your pop music memories. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

There are FAMOUSLY nine million bicycles in Beijing, but only 40 songs in this week’s podcast. There are some amazing tracks among them though, from the return of my teenage favourites Franz Ferdinand, the chart debut of Pendulum, and the most nepo-tastic track of all time.This week’s episode of the pop music podcast celebrating the 40 biggest selling songs of this week in 2005 also contains new tracks from Katie Melua, Bullet for My Valentine, Kelly Clarkson, Stereophonics and Kanye West.The full list of nostalgic bangers we’re discussing this episode reads as follows:Black Eyed Peas - Don’t LieBon Jovi - Have a Nice DayBullet for My Valentine - Suffocating Under Words of SorrowColdplay - Fix YouDamien ‘Jr Gong’ Marley - Welcome to JamrockDaniel Powter - Bad DayDavid Gray - The One I LoveFaithless - Insomnia 2005Franz Ferdinand - Do You Want To50 Cent feat. Mobb Deep - Outta ControlGoldfrapp - Ooh La LaGoldie Lookin’ Chain - Your Missus Is a NutterGorillaz - DareGwen Stefani - CoolHard-Fi - Living for the WeekendHIM - Wings of a ButterflyJames Blunt - You’re BeautifulJamesy P - NookieJem - Wish IJessica Simpson - These Boots Are Made For Walkin’Kaiser Chiefs - I Predict a RiotKano - Nite NiteKatie Melua - Nine Million BicyclesKanye West feat. Jamie Foxx - Gold DiggerKelly Clarkson - Behind these Hazel EyesKT Tunstall - Suddenly I SeeLes Rhythmes Digitales - Jacques Your Body (Make Me Sweat)Mariah Carey - We Belong TogetherMylo vs Miami Sound Machine - Doctor PressureOasis - The Importance of Being IdlePendulum - Slam/Out HerePretty Ricky - Grind With MePussycat Dolls feat. Busta Rhymes - Don’t ChaRihanna - Pon De ReplaySean Paul - We Be Burnin’Simon Webbe - Lay Your HandsStatus Quo - The Party Ain’t Over YetStereophonics - DevilTony Yayo feat. 50 Cent - So Seductive2Pac feat Elton John - Ghetto GospelIf you still want more 00s pop music fun, subscribe to our Patreon and Substack, follow The 2000s Chart Show over at The App Formerly known as Twitter, TikTok and Instagram, and email us at the2000schartshow@gmail.com with your pop music memories. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

Can the most overexposed artist of 2005 beat the most overexposed of 2003? Find out as Sean Paul takes on 50 Cent to be the one to knock off The Pussycat Dolls (nice work if you can get it...)Also on this episode of the 2000s music podcast where every week we're counting down the 40 biggest selling songs of this week 20 years ago...Status Quo come to Corrie! rap duo start a feud with 2Pac despite never meeting him! Jem gets mistaken for a lesbian!All that plus the following tracks:Black Eyed Peas - Don’t LieBon Jovi - Have a Nice DayCiara feat Ludacris - OhColdplay - Fix YouCrazy Frog - PopcornDaniel Powter - Bad DayDavid Gray - The One I LoveThe Dead 60s - Riot RadioFaithless - Insomnia 200550 Cent feat. Mobb Deep - Outta ControlFreemasons feat. Amanda Wilson - Love On My MindGirls Aloud - Long Hot SummerGoldfrapp - Ooh La LaGoldie Lookin’ Chain - Your Missus Is a NutterGorillaz - DareGwen Stefani - CoolHIM - Wings of a ButterflyJames Blunt - You’re BeautifulJamesy P - NookieJem - Wish IJessica Simpson - These Boots Are Made For Walkin’Kaiser Chiefs - I Predict a RiotKano - Nite NiteKelly Clarkson - Since U Been GoneKT Tunstall - Suddenly I SeeLes Rhythmes Digitales - Jacques Your Body (Make Me Sweat)Mariah Carey - We Belong TogetherMylo vs Miami Sound Machine - Doctor PressureOasis - The Importance of Being IdlePretty Ricky - Grind With MePussycat Dolls feat. Busta Rhymes - Don’t ChaRihanna - Pon De ReplaySean Paul - We Be Burnin’Simon Webbe - Lay Your HandsStatus Quo - The Party Ain’t Over YetThe Subways - With YouSupafly vs Fishbowl - Let’s Get DownTony Yayo feat. 50 Cent - So Seductive2Pac feat Elton John - Ghetto GospelThe White Stripes - My DoorbellIf you still want more 00s pop music fun, subscribe to our Patreon and Substack, follow The 2000s Chart Show over at The App Formerly known as Twitter, TikTok and Instagram, and email us at the2000schartshow@gmail.com with your pop music memories. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

A clip from our Patreon series where we’re counting down the top 100 number 1 singles of all time. This month’s episode includes this absolute moment of Ibiza bliss alongside tracks from the Spice Girls, Five and Gabrielle.You can subscribe to our Patreon for £3 a month, which gives you every episode of this podcast with music clips, our entire back catalog of episodes about 2003 and 2004 and this bonus series. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

Don't you wish your podcast was about the 40 biggest selling songs of this week 20 years ago? Well you're in luck, because The 2000s Chart Show is back for another episode of nostalgic pop music.But who had what it takes to knock Gorillaz off the top spot? Was it the stolen skank-pop of the Pussycat Dolls, or did we prefer a good old cry about Gwyneth Paltrow's dad from Coldplay? All will be revealed as we delve into the pop music of September 2005, featuring Goldie Lookin' Chain nearly causing an international incident, Foo Fighters building a studio that is definitely haunted, and Faithless recording a rave classic in their garden shed. All that plus the following tracks:Akon - Belly Dancer (Bananza)Arcade Fire - Rebellion (Lies)Babyshambles - Fuck ForeverBig Ang feat. Siobhan - It’s Over NowBlack Eyed Peas - Don’t LieBodyrockers - I Like the WayCiara feat Ludacris - OhColdplay - Fix YouCraig David - All the WayCrazy Frog - PopcornDaniel Powter - Bad DayDavid Gray - The One I LoveFaithless - Insomnia 2005Foo Fighters - DOAFreemasons feat. Amanda Wilson - Love On My MindGirls Aloud - Long Hot SummerGoldfrapp - Ooh La LaGoldie Lookin’ Chain - Your Missus Is a NutterGorillaz - DareGwen Stefani - CoolIan Brown - All AblazeJames Blunt - You’re BeautifulJessica Simpson - These Boots Are Made For Walkin’Kaiser Chiefs - I Predict a RiotKelly Clarkson - Since U Been GoneKT Tunstall - Suddenly I SeeLes Rhythmes Digitales - Jacques Your Body (Make Me Sweat)Mariah Carey - We Belong TogetherMattafix - Big City LifeMcFly - I’ll Be OKMint Royale - Singin’ in the RainMylo vs Miami Sound Machine - Doctor PressureOasis - The Importance of Being IdlePussycat Dolls feat. Busta Rhymes - Don’t ChaRihanna - Pon De ReplaySimon Webbe - Lay Your HandsSupafly vs Fishbowl - Let’s Get Down2Pac feat Elton John - Ghetto GospelTransplants - Gangsters and ThugsThe White Stripes - My DoorbellIf you still want more 00s pop music fun, subscribe to our Patreon and Substack, follow The 2000s Chart Show over at The App Formerly known as Twitter, TikTok and Instagram, and email us at the2000schartshow@gmail.com with your pop music memories. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

On this week's countdown of the 40 biggest selling songs of this week in 2005...BE AFRAID, BE VERY AFRAID: Emo is starting to creep its way onto the charts, with new entries by My Chemical Romance and Funeral for a Friend.That does not mean, however, that we do not have our fair share of pop bangers, with Gwen Stefani giving us a sequel to 'Don't Speak', Shaun Ryder teaming up with Gorillaz (and kicking his heroin addiction through cycling), and Jessica Simpson providing us with one of the year's absolute worst tracks.We're talking about those iconic nuggets of 00s nostalgia, plus new (for 2005) singles from KT Tunstall, Paul McCartney (!), David Gray and Stuart Price, aka Les Rhythmes Digitales.The full list of songs for the week is as follows:Amerie - TouchAkon - Belly Dancer (Bananza)Babyshambles - Fuck ForeverBig Ang feat. Siobhan - It’s Over NowBlack Eyed Peas - Don’t LieBodyrockers - I Like the WayCiara feat Ludacris - OhCraig David - All the WayCrazy Frog - PopcornDaniel Powter - Bad DayDavid Gray - The One I LoveElbow - Forget MyselfEminem - Ass Like ThatFreemasons feat. Amanda Wilson - Love On My MindFuneral For a Friend - MonstersThe Game - DreamsGirls Aloud - Long Hot SummerGoldfrapp - Ooh La LaGorillaz - DareGwen Stefani - CoolJames Blunt - You’re BeautifulJessica Simpson - These Boots Are Made For Walkin’Kaiser Chiefs - I Predict a RiotKelly Clarkson - Since U Been GoneKT Tunstall - Suddenly I SeeLes Rhythmes Digitales - Jacques Your Body (Make Me Sweat)Mariah Carey - We Belong TogetherMattafix - Big City LifeMcFly - I’ll Be OKMint Royale - Singin’ in the RainMVP - Roc Ya Body (Mic Check 1 2)My Chemical Romance - The Ghost of YouOasis - The Importance of Being IdlePaul McCartney - Fine LineR. Kelly feat. The Game - Playa’s OnlyRihanna - Pon De ReplayThe Rolling Stones - Streets of Love/Rough JusticeSimon Webbe - Lay Your Hands2Pac feat Elton John - Ghetto GospelThe White Stripes - My Doorbell This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

One of their greatest British bands in history released a new single this week 20 years ago. Also, Oasis did.A long hot summer was coming to the end, but not before Girls Aloud released perhaps the only song trying to get onto a Disney soundtrack that featured a heavy transvestism theme. Elsewhere in the week in 2005 pop music, we got that rare thing: The birth of a superstar, as Rihanna told us all to get 'pon de replay'.Also on the podcast this week: Why will.i.am might be the worst rapper in history, a song that will take three years to get to number one, a rock star star who stayed awake for nine days without sleep and the debut of yet another solo star from Blue.This week's episode of The 2000s Chart Show features the following tracks:Amerie - TouchAudio Bullys feat. Nancy Sinatra - Shot You DownAkon - Belly Dancer (Bananza)Babyshambles - Fuck ForeverBlack Eyed Peas - Don’t LieBritish Whale - This Town Ain’t Big Enough for Both Of UsBodyrockers - I Like the WayCharlotte Church - Crazy ChickCiara feat Ludacris - OhCraig David - All the WayCrazy Frog - PopcornThe Cribs - MartellDaddy Yankee - GasolinaDaniel Powter - Bad DayEminem - Ass Like ThatFreemasons feat. Amanda Wilson - Love On My MindThe Game - DreamsGirls Aloud - Long Hot SummerGoldfrapp - Ooh La LaGorillaz - Feel Good Inc.Green Day - Wake Me Up When September EndsIron Maiden - The TrooperJames Blunt - You’re BeautifulJamiroquai - Seven Days in Sunny JuneKaiser Chiefs - I Predict a RiotKelly Clarkson - Since U Been GoneLee Ryan - Army of LoversThe Magic Numbers - Love Me Like YouMariah Carey - We Belong TogetherMattafix - Big City LifeMcFly - I’ll Be OKMint Royale - Singin’ in the RainMVP - Roc Ya Body (Mic Check 1 2)Oasis - The Importance of Being IdleRihanna - Pon De ReplayThe Rolling Stones - Streets of Love/Rough JusticeSimon Webbe - Lay Your Hands2Pac feat Elton John - Ghetto GospelUniting Nations - You and MeThe White Stripes - My DoorbellIf you still want more 00s pop music fun, subscribe to our Patreon and Substack, follow The 2000s Chart Show over at The App Formerly known as Twitter, TikTok and Instagram, and email us at the2000schartshow@gmail.com with your pop music memories. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

It's nearly the end of summer, which means it's a perfect time for Jamiroquai to release their song about June, right? Wrong, as we find out in the latest episode of the podcast where every week we relive the 40 biggest selling songs from this week 20 years ago.While Jay Kay is seemingly busy having constant fights outside nightclubs, we also explore some other bad decisions the pop star of the 2000s are making. Like McFly nearly deciding they wanted to be taken seriously, Snoop Dogg deciding to break up with his wife only to get back with her almost instantly, and Iron Maiden deciding to bad mouth Ozzy Osbourne at his own festival.Elsewhere on the podcast, Pete Doherty returns with an anti-drug implant and a new song, Justin Hawkins messes about before the proper return of The Darkness, and I'm pleasantly surprised by a Super Furry Animals song.This episode features mentions of the following songs:Audio Bullys feat. Nancy Sinatra - Shot You DownAkon - Belly Dancer (Bananza)Axwell - Feel the Vibe (Til the Morning Comes)Babyshambles - Fuck ForeverBlack Rebel Motorcycle Club - Ain’t No Easy WayBritish Whale - This Town Ain’t Big Enough for Both Of UsBodyrockers - I Like the WayCharlotte Church - Crazy ChickCiara feat Ludacris - OhCraig David - All the WayCrazy Frog - Axel FDaddy Yankee - GasolinaDancing DJs v Roxette - Fading Like a FlowerDaniel Powter - Bad DayEminem - Ass Like ThatThe Game - DreamsGoldfrapp - Ooh La LaGorillaz - Feel Good Inc.Green Day - Wake Me Up When September EndsIron Maiden - The TrooperJames Blunt - You’re BeautifulJamiroquai - Seven Days in Sunny JuneKaiser Chiefs - I Predict a RiotKanye West - Diamonds From Sierra LeoneKelly Clarkson - Since U Been GoneLee Ryan - Army of LoversLil’ Love - Little LoveLongview - FurtherThe Magic Numbers - Love Me Like YouMariah Carey - We Belong TogetherMattafix - Big City LifeMcFly - I’ll Be OKMissy Elliott - Lose ControlMVP - Roc Ya Body (Mic Check 1 2)Roll Deep - The AvenueSnoop Dogg - Ups and DownsSuper Furry Animals - Lazer BeamTexas - Getaway2Pac feat Elton John - Ghetto GospelUniting Nations - You and MeIf you still want more 00s pop music fun, follow The 2000s Chart Show over at The App Formerly known as Twitter, TikTok and Instagram, and email us at the2000schartshow@gmail.com with your pop music memories. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

Which folk musicians became the first act to walk out of Top of the Pops? Which electronic music icons got accused of copying Rachel Stevens? Which R&B star might have been smuggling anti-war messages into their songs this whole time? And which flop pop star got called a "sad ass stripper" by her rap rival?Find out the answer to all these questions and more in the latest episode of The 2000s Chart Show, your favourite podcast that every week counts down the 40 biggest-selling songs of this week 20 years ago. This week, that means discussion of these incredibly nostalgic moments in 2000s pop music:Audio Bullys feat. Nancy Sinatra - Shot You DownAkon - Belly Dancer (Bananza)Axwell - Feel the Vibe (Til the Morning Comes)Black Eyed Peas - Don’t Phunk with My HeartBodyrockers - I Like the WayCharlotte Church - Crazy ChickCiara feat Ludacris - OhCraig David - All the WayCrazy Frog - Axel FDaddy Yankee - GasolinaDancing DJs v Roxette - Fading Like a FlowerDaniel Powter - Bad DayEminem - Ass Like ThatFrankie J - Obsession (No Es Amor)The Game - DreamsGoldfrapp - Ooh La LaGorillaz - Feel Good Inc.Green Day - Wake Me Up When September EndsInaya Day - Nasty GirlJames Blunt - You’re BeautifulKaiser Chiefs - I Predict a RiotKanye West - Diamonds From Sierra LeoneKelly Clarkson - Since U Been GoneLady Sovereign - 9 to 5Lee Ryan - Army of LoversLemar - Don’t Give It UpLongview - FurtherThe Magic Numbers - Love Me Like YouMariah Carey - We Belong TogetherMartin Solveig - EverybodyMattafix - Big City LifeMissy Elliott - Lose ControlMVP - Roc Ya Body (Mic Check 1 2)Natalie Imbruglia - Counting Down the DaysNine Black Alps - UnsatisfiedRoll Deep - The AvenueSupergrass - St PetersburgTexas - Getaway2Pac feat Elton John - Ghetto GospelUniting Nations - You and MeIf you still want more 00s pop music fun, follow The 2000s Chart Show over at The App Formerly known as Twitter, TikTok and Instagram, and email us at the2000schartshow@gmail.com with your pop music memories. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

How are Kaiser Chiefs bending the chart rules to get I Predict a Riot back in the top 40 (and why are the lyrics so bad)? Which random indie band persuaded Coldplay to scrap their entire third album? And why did it really seem like reality singing shows would be a thing of the past in 2005?Find out on the latest episode of the podcast where every week we relive the 40 biggest selling songs of this week 20 years ago. This week that means new releases from Ciara, The Game, Kaiser Chiefs, Lemar, Morning Runner, The Rakes and Texas, plus discussions of the following iconic nugget of chart pop music:Akon - LonelyAudio Bullys feat. Nancy Sinatra - Shot You DownBananarama - Move in My DirectionBlack Eyed Peas - Don’t Phunk with My HeartBobby Valentino - Slow DownBodyrockers - I Like the WayCharlotte Church - Crazy ChickCiara feat Ludacris - OhColdplay - Speed of SoundCrazy Frog - Axel FDaddy Yankee - GasolinaDancing DJs v Roxette - Fading Like a FlowerDaniel Powter - Bad DayDeep Dish - Say HelloEminem - Ass Like That50 Cent - Just a Lil BitFoo Fighters - Best of YouThe Game - DreamsGreen Day - Wake Me Up When September EndsGorillaz - Feel Good Inc.Gwen Stefani - Hollaback GirlInaya Day - Nasty GirlJames Blunt - You’re BeautifulKaiser Chiefs - I Predict a RiotKanye West - Diamonds From Sierra LeoneKelly Clarkson - Since U Been GoneLee Ryan - Army of LoversLemar - Don’t Give It UpMariah Carey - We Belong TogetherMartin Solveig - EverybodyMissy Elliott - Lose ControlMorning Runner - Gone Up in FlamesMVP - Roc Ya Body (Mic Check 1 2)Natalie Imbruglia - Counting Down the DaysThe Rakes - Work Work Work (Pub Club Sleep)Roll Deep - The AvenueTexas - GetawayTony Christie - (Is This Way to) Amarillo2Pac feat Elton John - Ghetto GospelUniting Nations - You and Me This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

For a 2000s chart show, this week is looking awfully like the 1980s, with new singles from Bananarama, Roxette and Madness.But the real battle on this week's episode of the 2000s pop music podcast where every week we're reliving the top 40 singles chart from this week two decades ago is between two mild-mannered man whose songs were inescapable in 2005: James Blunt with You're Beautiful and Daniel Powter with Bad Day.Also on this podcast, discover:- Which dance act went to prison for serious drug smuggling- Why Tony Christie is beloved of gangsters everywhere-Which '80s icons inspired the drunken falls of Ab FabAll that plus great music from Natalie Imbruglia, Nine Inch Nails, Uniting Nations and the following 40 tracks:Akon - LonelyAudio Bullys feat. Nancy Sinatra - Shot You DownBananarama - Move in My DirectionBlack Eyed Peas - Don’t Phunk with My HeartBobby Valentino - Slow DownBodyrockers - I Like the WayCharlotte Church - Crazy ChickColdplay - Speed of SoundCrazy Frog - Axel FDaddy Yankee - GasolinaDancing DJs v Roxette - Fading Like a FlowerDaniel Powter - Bad DayDeep Dish - Say HelloEl Presidente - Without YouEminem - Ass Like That50 Cent - Just a Lil BitGreen Day - Wake Me Up When September EndsGorillaz - Feel Good Inc.Gwen Stefani - Hollaback GirlInaya Day - Nasty GirlJames Blunt - You’re BeautifulKanye West - Diamonds From Sierra LeoneKelly Clarkson - Since U Been GoneLee Ryan - Army of LoversLucie Silvas - Don’t Look BackMadness - Shame & ScandalMariah Carey - We Belong TogetherMario - Here I Go AgainMartin Solveig - EverybodyMissy Elliott - Lose ControlMVP - Roc Ya Body (Mic Check 1 2)Natalie Imbruglia - Counting Down the DaysNine Inch Nails - OnlyPaul Weller - From the Floorboards UpRoll Deep - The AvenueTony Christie - Avenues & AlleywaysTony Christie - (Is This Way to) Amarillo2Pac feat Elton John - Ghetto GospelUniting Nations - You and MeWill Smith - SwitchIf you still want more 00s pop music fun, follow The 2000s Chart Show over at The App Formerly known as Twitter, TikTok and Instagram, and email us at the2000schartshow@gmail.com with your pop music memories. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com

Every month over on Patreon, we are counting down the 100 greatest number one singles, 10 at a time. From this week’s episode, here’s our entry on one of the defining songs of UK Garage, So Solid Crew’s 21 Seconds.Has any band ever fell apart more spectacularly (and in so much police attention) than the So Solid Crew? Did Romeo really need the extra eight seconds he wanted? Who did the creepy child voice at the start? All this and more revealed! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the2000schartshow.substack.com