Pop music is one of the most life-affirming forces on earth, but it has its dark side. In the latest episode of our 00s nostalgia podcast, we delve into the shocking stories behind some of 2003's biggest hits. From tragic swimming pool accidents to finding out about being dropped from your label in the shadiest way possible, we get into some pop music tales you've probably never heard before.

...But that doesn't mean that we're not also dealing with the usual pop music nonsense, hilarity and throwback tunes.

This week's episode of The 2000s Chart Show features the following songs:

Amy Studt - Under the Thumb

Big Brovaz - Baby Boy

Black Eyed Peas - Where is the Love

Blu Cantrell feat. Sean Paul - Breathe

Busted - Sleeping with the Light On

Christina Aguilera feat. Lil' Kim - Can't Hold Us Down

Clea - Download It

The Darkness - I Believe in a Thing Called Love

Delta Goodrem - Innocent Eyes

Dido - White Flag

DMX - Where the Hood At

Elton John - Are You Ready For Love

Elvis Presley - Rubberneckin'

Evanescence - Going Under

Gareth Gates - Sunshine

Hope of the States - Enemies Friends

Jamelia - Superstar

Jurgen Vries feat. Shena - Wilderness

Justin Timberlake - Broken Silence

Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent

Lemar - Dance (With U)

Louise - Pandora's Kiss

Lumidee - Never Leave You (Uh Oooh Uh Oooh)

Mary J Blige feat. Method Man - Love At 1st Sight

Metallica - Frantic

Milk & Sugar feat. Lizzy Pattinson - Let the Sunshine In

Morjac feat. Raz Conway - Stars

Muse - Time Is Running Out

Nelly, P. Diddy & Murphy Lee - Shake Ya Tailfeather

Nickelback - Someday

Poloroid - So Damn Beautiful

Rachel Stevens - Sweet Dreams My LA Ex

S Club 8 - Sundown

Sean Paul - Like Glue

So Solid Crew - Broken Silence

Travis - Re-Offender

Turin Brakes - 5 Mile (These Are the Days)

UD Project - Summer Jam

Ultrabeat - Pretty Green Eyes

Westlife - Hey Whatever

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