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Author: Alex the Pensmith

Thirtysomething. Essex born and bred. Son. Uncle. Dreamer. Writer and blogger. Pop music, books, VW campers and comedy. Fanboy of many things. Makes an excellent cup of tea. Likes bacon.

The Story of Pop: 2002 (Chapter 48)

Dec 1, 2022Dec 7, 2022 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

With the hits from the year Yvette Fielding started tracking down the paranormal in Most Haunted and when Ford unveiled the new "supermini" Fiesta, this is The Story of Pop: 2002. This week: a second chart topper - and unprecedented turn into slower ballads - for a man who made his name from UK Garage... … Continue reading The Story of Pop: 2002 (Chapter 48)

The Story of Pop: 2002 (Chapter 47)

Nov 24, 2022Nov 28, 2022 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

Welcome to this week's instalment of The Story of Pop: 2002, our weekly revisit of all the biggest UK chart hits from twenty years ago. The series is into its last few chapters now - but we've still got plenty more iconic belters and artists to cover, this week's featured lady included... Artist: Jennifer Lopez … Continue reading The Story of Pop: 2002 (Chapter 47)

The Story of Pop: 2002 (Chapter 46)

Nov 17, 2022Nov 23, 2022 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

This is The Story of Pop: 2002, your weekly revisit to all the biggest sights and sounds of the UK charts from two whole decades ago. This week: a teen idol relaunches by stripping off to a raunchy whole new image... Artist: Christina Aguilera feat. Redman Song: Dirrty Released: 11/11/2002 Writers / Producers: Christina Aguilera … Continue reading The Story of Pop: 2002 (Chapter 46)

The Story of Pop: 2002 (Chapter 45)

Nov 10, 2022Nov 16, 2022 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

Offering up another classic chart hit of two whole decades ago, this is The Story of Pop: 2002. This week: a huge hit from one of the biggest players in hip hop music of the 21st century... Artist: Missy Elliott Song: Work It Released: 04/11/2002 Writers / Producers: Missy Elliott / Timbaland Highest UK Chart … Continue reading The Story of Pop: 2002 (Chapter 45)

The Story of Pop: 2002 (Chapter 44)

Nov 3, 2022Nov 10, 2022 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

Keeping the spirit of the UK charts from two whole decades ago alive and well every Thursday at 9am, this is The Story of Pop: 2002. This week: a dance flavoured take on a classic single by one of Canada's best known male solo artists... Artist: DJ Sammy feat. Yanou and Do Song: Heaven Released: … Continue reading The Story of Pop: 2002 (Chapter 44)

The Story of Pop: 2002 (Chapter 43)

Oct 27, 2022Nov 3, 2022 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

Hopping back in time once again to revisit the biggest hits and the stars behind them from two whole decades ago, this is The Story of Pop: 2002. This week: one of the world's biggest boyband members launches into solo stardom... Artist: Justin Timberlake Song: Like I Love You Released: 21/10/2002 Writers / Producers: Justin … Continue reading The Story of Pop: 2002 (Chapter 43)

The Story of Pop: 2002 (Chapter 42)

Oct 20, 2022Oct 24, 2022 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

It's Thursday, it's 9am, and time for us to take our weekly look back on the year in music that was 20 years ago, with The Story of Pop: 2002. This week: a superstar rapper and a girl group goddess team up for one of the year's most iconic Transatlantic chart topper... Artist: Nelly feat. … Continue reading The Story of Pop: 2002 (Chapter 42)

The Story of Pop: 2002 (Chapter 41)

Oct 13, 2022Oct 19, 2022 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

Full to bursting with all the biggest chart hits of two decades ago, every Thursday at 9am, this is The Story of Pop: 2002. This week: the last great post-holiday Eurohit smashes onto the UK charts - and how... Artist: Las Ketchup Song: The Ketchup Song (Aserejé) Released: 07/10/2002 Writers / Producers: Manuel Ruiz Highest … Continue reading The Story of Pop: 2002 (Chapter 41)

The Story of Pop: 2002 (Chapter 40)

Oct 6, 2022Oct 11, 2022 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

It's Thursday, it's 9am, and still bringing you all the hugest hits from the UK charts of two decades ago, it's The Story of Pop: 2002. This week: the iconic debut of Canada's pop punk princess of the 00s... Artist: Avril Lavigne Song: Complicated Released: 23/09/2002 Writers / Producers: Avril Lavigne / Lauren Christy / … Continue reading The Story of Pop: 2002 (Chapter 40)

The Story of Pop: 2002 (Chapter 39)

Sep 29, 2022Oct 5, 2022 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

The Story of Pop: 2002. It's our weekly retelling of all the action on the UK singles charts - the hits that blared out of radio station and TV channels, and the stars that made them hits - two whole decades ago, every Thursday at 9am. This week: we take the long and winding road … Continue reading The Story of Pop: 2002 (Chapter 39)

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