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Tim Malcolm and Chris Jones
What are the greatest songs of all-time? Hosts Chris Jones and Tim Malcolm nominate songs for the Hall of Songs, with each episode tackling a new year chronologically, starting with 1951. Listeners are asked to vote after each episode for the songs they feel should reach the Hall of Songs.
We're here. The last Hall of Songs.
Join Tim and Chris as they discuss the experiment of determining the greatest songs of all-time. They dig up some statistics, run through the entire list of the Hall of Songs, and discuss their favorite podcast memories.
To those who listened, voted and gave us a chance ... thank you.
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Well, this may very well be the end. After more than 50 elections, going through nearly 60 years of music, Hall of Songs has reached -- possibly -- its final election.
Songs by artists such as Pink, Adele, Robyn, Kanye West and more are up for Hall of Songs induction. What will make it? What won't? And what will get no votes at all?
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As we come to the end of the main Hall of Songs timeline, we nominate the final four songs through the Veterans Committee. Spoiler: We've reached Peak Chris.
Later, Tim and Chris talk about Christmas songs. Has Billboard gone too far in how it calculates the Hot 100? Can we get beyond the 15 or so standards that get overplayed every holiday? And what other songs should we paying attention to?
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Hall of Songs has chronicled the history of popular Western music since 1951, and after nearly three years, has arrived at 2010. It's a year of "indie" breakthroughs from artists such as Beach House and the Black Keys, and of mainstream smashes from those such as Katy Perry and Rihanna.
Settle in and listen as we give you our top-12 songs of the year. Note: No voting until the next Veterans' Committee episode, which we hope to drop before 2024.
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As we head toward the end of Hall of Songs' voting timeline, we see if big names like Lady Gaga, Adele, Jay-Z, Miley Cyrus and Drake have what it takes to put a song into the pantheon. Plus, we induct a new member into our 0-Votes Club (thanks, listeners).
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Welcome to 2009. We're nearing the end of the main Hall of Songs canon, but don't fret, because here we have 12 songs that we think are potential Greatest of All Time nominees.
It's a year when indie takes center stage thanks to artists like Animal Collective, Dirty Projectors, Japandroids, Drake, and Grizzly Bear, among many others. Listen to find out which indie songs made our top-12, and which big pop stars found themselves back in the Hall of Songs conversation.
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Yes, that's right: KINGS OF LEON is up for Hall of Songs induction. Did one of the greatest bands ever make our pantheon of popular music? More than 120 songs are now part of the Hall, so listen now to find out the results of our latest election. Remember, voters: It's your fault.
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It's 2008 in Hall of Songs land, and we have our picks for the top-12 songs from this year of indie rock, dance pop, rap, folk rock, and more.
In fact, you're going to hear some very familiar folks in this episode, as 2008 marks a big year for several of the biggest names in 21st century pop music.
Listen, then head to hallofsongs.com to vote for the songs that you think deserve to be in the pantheon of greatest songs ever.
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It's a huge ballot this time out, with 28 songs vying to be part of the pantheon of music, the Hall of Songs. Did we get any inductees? Did the total get past 120?
Listen now as Tim and Chris go over a host of 2000s songs up for induction, including big hits by Beyonce, Flo-Rida, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Mariah Carey and Gnarls Barkley, plus indelible confections by Fountains of Wayne, Sufjan Stevens and Silversun Pickups, among many other tunes.
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After what seems like years between episodes in the Hall of Songs timeline, we've finally returned to a more normal schedule with 2007!
Behold a year of um-ba-rellas, love songs (which we're not gonna write to you), and paper planes. New and young stars take the stage, while only a few nominees from the past return with bangers. In all, we present the 12 songs we think were tops in the year the iPhone was born.
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We're back! Hall of Songs returns after another considerable break with our newest election results show. Several songs from the mid-2000s vied for the opportunity to reach our pantheon of songs, now at 119. Did we get to 120?
Up for induction are songs like "Crazy" by Gnarls Barkley, "Rehab" by Amy Winehouse," "We Belong Together" by Mariah Carey, and "Hung Up" by Madonna. Each has made their case, you voted for your choices, and now we have numbers to report.
Listen now to find out the results!
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Tim and Chris are back to discuss the music of the years 2003-06. It's a veterans committee episode, in which the pair select four songs from the era for Hall of Songs nomination.
And what songs are they? You'll just have to listen to find out!
Plus, Tim and Chris will dive deeper into the music of 2003-06 and reminisce about center-of-the-aisle modern rock, British crooners, and the most underrated R&B star of the time.
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What is the A.T. Era? You'll find out in this episode of Hall of Songs, chronicling 2006. Tim and Chris nominate some hugely popular songs (a bevy of No. 1 hits) plus a couple more notable tunes on the fringes of the charts. It's a great mix of massive names and intriguing newcomers joining the ballot.
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Songs released between 1999 and 2005 are up for Hall of Songs consideration. We're talking about tunes by Usher, Mariah Carey, LCD Soundystem, and Gorillaz, among others.
So, what did the voters think? Did they put multiple songs in the hall like last time? Or did they elect a couple songs? Or did no songs get into the Hall at all?
Listen now to find out what happened when we presented a small ballot and you had the power.
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Let's dive into 2005! In this episode of Hall of Songs, Tim and Chris uncover some gems in an otherise weird year of music. Sure you have some big hits (Mariah Carey, Gorillaz, Carrie Underwood), but you also have to look a little deeper for some true Hall of Songs-worthy candidates.
Join the dynamic duo as they talk about their top-12 songs of 2005.
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We've actually done 50 results shows, which means 50 elections, which means we've accomplished something.
Here, in this 50th results show, we discuss our most recent nominees. These are songs released between 1997 and 2004, including hits by Usher, Kanye West, Britney Spears, Eminem, and Coldplay, among others. And we have a lot of new Hall of Songs members to reveal, as well.
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Who had the biggest 2004? Was it Lil Jon, the world's greatest hype man? Or was it Usher, the smoothest male R&B performer in decades? Maybe it was David Ortiz of the Boston Red Sox. Or some dude from Westchester County, New York, who combined the Beatles and Jay-Z.
In this episode of Hall of Songs, Tim and Chris go deep into this critical year of music history. They talk about all of these things, and they reminisce about a slightly more innocent time in history. ... Slightly.
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Will any songs join the 109 already in the Hall of Songs, the pantheon of music that everyone in the world recognizes as the only true measuring stick of song greatness?
Find out!
This is our 49th election results show. Yes, we've had 49 elections so far. Join us (Tim and Chris) as we recap the latest vote totals. Songs from between 1997 and 2003 were up for the Hall of Songs in this one, so we've got Outkast, Eminem, Britney Spears, the Notorious BIG, and much more.
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Settle in for a cold, hard look at the year 2003 in this episode of Hall of Songs. Tim and Chris run through their top-12 songs of this year, which includes cameos from names like Britney Spears, The Killers, and Outkast. Plus, yes, we talk about Kanye West.
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It's now time for the 48th Hall of Songs election! Songs from between 1997 and 2002 are up for induction, but what may get in? Artists with records on this ballot include Eminem, Nelly, Coldplay, Missy Elliott, Daft Punk, and Destiny's Child.
Will any song become the 109th to reach the Hall of Songs? Find out now!
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Before we give you our 12 nominees for 2003, we decided to bring you back behind the curtain to discuss our short list.
For this special episode, we're joined by Andrew Unterberger of Billboard as we discuss the top ... uh ... 30 or so songs of the year, at least by our standards. You'll get some Outkast, Jay-Z, Britney, Dizzee Rascal, Drive By Truckers, and a whole lot more.
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Here at Hall of Songs, especially as we go deeper into the 2000s, we're starting to see the diverging music tastes of our two hosts. We're also starting to see how seriously each of them takes the idea of nominating songs for our self-described pantheon.
We kid. This is the Veterans Committee episode for the years 1999-2002. Tim and Chris go back into these years and nominate four songs for the Hall of Songs. Then they discuss some of the other tunes, artists, and genres that they were into at the time.
Listen as we discuss four years of pop, dance, country, alternative rock, and mainstream R&B.
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Tim and Chris dive into the music of 2002 for this latest episode of Hall of Songs. What are the top-12 songs of this crazy year of positively lewd music? There'll be a little Nelly, maybe a little Missy, and possibly a little Eminem.
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Can the Hall of Songs go beyond its 106 current inductees? Will an artist like Missy Elliott, Eminem, The White Stripes, Alicia Keys, or The Strokes make it in? What about artists on the ballot from previous years, like Daft Punk, the Notorious B.I.G. and Santana (featuring Rob Thomas)?
Join us as we recap another election, featuring songs released between 1997 and '01. It's essentially everything Tim was listening to in high school, and everything Chris was not listening to en route to getting married.
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Hall of Songs continues with Tim and Chris' foray into the year 2001. They choose their top-12 songs of a year that includes plenty of new guitar rock, an ever-changing R&B and pop sound, and surprising leaps forward in dance and alternative rock.
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For the second time in Hall of Songs history, a song lasts for a full diet of 10 elections. So what is the fate of George Michael's "Freedom '90"? Will it enter our pantheon of songs? Or will freedom burn forever?
That's a dark way of putting it.
Anyway, other songs are also up for the Hall of Songs! Most of them are from the late 90s and 2000. OutKast, Eminem and Destiny's Child are among the big names up for election. Tune in and find out just how they did!
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Hall of Songs enters the 21st century. After 49 episodes chronicling the evolution of popular recorded Western music, we arrive at the beginning of what the next 23 years will sound like. There's space-age rap and funk, dance pop jams, industrial nu-metal, and sound collages to the nth degree.
Join us as we give you the top-12 songs of 2000. Then head to hallofsongs.com to vote for the tracks you think surpass them all as members of the Hall of Songs.
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It's a full diet of the 90s in our this election results show. Songs that were released from between 1990 and '99 are up for the Hall of Songs. You voted, we tell you what happened.
Is this the election that George Michael finally breaks through? Or maybe U2 gets in for once? Maybe this is Eminem's moment, or possibly we get another Hall of Songs entry from The Notorious B.I.G.?
Listen now to find out if you picked new inductees for our pantheon of music, our hall of fame for records ... the Hall of Songs.
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You want a special episode of Hall of Songs? You want to know how Tim and Chris come up with their nominees for the top-12 songs of each year? YOU GOT IT.
Join Tim and Chris as they go through the many songs released in 2000. They'll discuss many songs, albums, and artists, from Aaliyah to Ying Yang Twins. By the end of the episode, they will have their pool of 60 possible Hall of Songs nominees from 2000, and they'll make quick determinations on what the final 12 might be.
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We're about to enter a new century on Hall of Songs. Nay, a new millennium. Such a historic moment, which may bring about the certain destruction of our planet, deserves 12 incredible songs, right?
In this episode of Hall of Songs, Tim and Chris run through the 12 songs that mattered most before the end of ... something. Listen as we celebrate artists such as TLC, Eminem, and Santana (featuring Rob Thomas)!
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The Hall of Songs is at 100! But how much more can we get in this election?
Join Tim and Chris as they recap the latest vote, which included songs released between 1990 and '98. Lots of familiar faces here, from Madonna to Radiohead, and from Foo Fighters to Britney, all angling for a shot to be among the greatest songs of all-time.
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Hall of Songs arrives at the latest Veterans Committee episode, in which Tim and Chris discuss songs from the previous four years of investigation, in this case 1995-98. They nominate four songs from that period for Hall of Songs consideration.
And they also talk about Phish.
Look, it's one of Chris' favorite bands. And it's Tim's least favorite anything. But they talk about 'em. And then Tim flips the script and talks about an artist he loved for years. It's fun, trust us.
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We've crossed another generational line in Hall of Songs. This time we're past Generation X's time in the pop spotlight, and we've moved on with millennials influencing the charts. That means a sunny optimism (or poptimism?) is rising among our nominees.
And these are, in fact, our 12 nominees from 1998 -- our picks for the best songs of the year! Listen to Tim and Chris as they discuss this dirty dozen, then be sure to vote for the best of the best at hallofsongs.com!
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We started this experiment a little more than two years ago. Since, we have covered nearly 50 years of music history, nominating hundreds of songs for the Hall of Songs and ultimately inducting 97.
In this episode, recapping the results of our 43rd election, we inch closer to our 100th inductee. Do we get there? What songs from the 1990s do well in our latest round of voting?
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We're deep into the 1990s at Hall of Songs, and in this episode, Tim and Chris select their top-12 from 1997!
You should expect equal doses of rap, dance-pop, and rock, with dashes of country-crossover, R&B, and whatever the hell was happening over in Britain. It's a wild year where music defied genre and just about everyone (except Bad Boy Records) was railing against capitalism.
If you listen within the first week of the episode's release, vote at hallofsongs.com for what you believe are the best songs of all-time! Songs from this episode, plus tunes from elsewhere in the 90s, are up for election.
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Here at Hall of Songs, we take seriously the task of discussing and nominating tunes for our prestigious pantheon. When we place songs on the ballot, we truly believe that they belong (OK, there have been exceptions). So in this episode, recapping our 42nd election, we talk at length about a few trends we've seen, and if they really live up to the sanctity of our hall of fame for songs. Yup, it's Rant Zone time!
OK, we also induct songs. We do! It's really not that serious, but this episode will take you behind the curtain a bit more.
Songs from 1990 to '96 are up for induction here, so listen to find out what got in, what didn't get in, and what grinded our gears.
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When it's all said and done, this may be the most interesting episode of Hall of Songs. Tim and Chris go deep into the music of 1996, which includes rap, alternative rock, R&B, and ... well, you'll have to listen to hear the rest.
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Voters, you had a tall task in front of you. The latest Hall of Songs ballot included 32 songs released between 1989 and '95. We're talking some of the biggest artists of all-time, including Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, U2, George Michael, Notorious B.I.G., Green Day, Oasis, and Nirvana. Plus we have genre favorites from artists like Son Volt, Bjork, and D'Angelo, among others. Big ballot. So what did you do?
In voting for what you thought were the absolute greatest songs ever ... you gave us plenty to talk about. Listen to this 41st election results show to learn how it all shook out. It's a lot of fun!
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In 1995, the world starts zooming onto the Information Superhighway. And while we're figuring out our screen names and hoping the phone doesn't ring, we're hearing some mammoth tunes from the likes of Mariah Carey, Coolio and Oasis. We're also seeing some new names on the charts, on MTV, and in our record stores.
These are our top-12 songs from the year that was. Listen now, then head to hallofsongs.com to vote for what you think are the absolute greatest songs of all-time.
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Songs that were released between 1989 and '94 were up for election to the Hall of Songs. Did any get in? You have to tune in to find out!
Listen to this episode recapping our 40th election to find out how songs by artists like A Tribe Called Quest, The Cranberries, Green Day, Oasis, and Mazzy Star did on the ballot.
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It's another great episode of Hall of Songs! This time around, Tim and Chris select songs from the years 1991-94 that they either overlooked or previously didn't get a chance to nominate for the Hall of Songs. And now ... they get nominations!
So you'll hear hits from Sheryl Crow and TLC, plus some other gems.
And while we nominate four tracks, we also talk a lot about some other songs that interested us. So hang with us as we investigate the early 1990s in the way only we can.
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For the hosts of Hall of Songs, 1994 is a major turning-point year. On one hand, it's about graduating high school and looking forward, and on on the other hand, it's hiding into a boombox and letting the music become you. No matter how we took in 1994, this year is a big one. We've got alternative rock, hard rock, pop punk, and R&B making big moves this year, and we're chronicling it all.
Listen as we choose our top-12 songs of 1994. We'll put the songs on our ballot, which stays at hallofsongs.com. Visit to vote for the songs that you think belong in our prestigious hall of fame for songs!
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It's time to dive into the latest election results for the Hall of Songs!
We had an election that determined who might get into our prestigious hall of fame for songs, including songs that were released between 1989 and '93. Did anything make it in? Here's where you find out.
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As we at Hall of Songs have reached the 1990s, we are celebrating being in the thick of our own nostalgia. So to keep the party going as we roll into 1994, we asked Kristen Kurtis, morning show host at our favorite radio station WXPN (88.5FM in Philadelphia), to chat with us about the decade she also loves so much. It just so happens that Kristen and her XPN crew are about to embark on a special "90s A to Z" programming block on Dec. 1, 2022!
So we talk to Kristen about "90s A to Z," then ask her about her favorite artists, albums, and songs of the 90s. We also discuss how the 90s are perceived by critics, why 90s kids are the best music listeners ever, and which Tori Amos song she would nominate for the Hall of Songs (spoiler: all of them).
Listen to "90s A to Z" presented by WXPN by visiting xpn.org and streaming them from anywhere! And follow Kristen on social: twitter.com/kristenkurtis / instagram.com/kristen_kurtis
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We are comfortably in the 1990s on Hall of Songs, and the decade is giving us plenty to talk about. In this episode, Tim and Chris discuss "Beavis and Butthead," the hidden track, and their top-12 songs of the year 1993. It's the year of Clinton, Waco, and plane crashes, but for us, it's all about lovers, losers, and lingerers.
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For the 38th time, Tim and Chris have results of a Hall of Songs election.
Will more songs join the prestigious hall of fame for songs, which as of this recording has 87 members? Tunes by, among others, George Michael, Janet Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Boyz II Men, Whitney Houston, Beastie Boys, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, and Rage Against the Machine are vying for the chance to be enshrined.
Listen now! Find out if any songs got the requisite 2/3 support to get into the Hall of Songs.
Welcome to easily the most combative episode of Hall of Songs to date. OK, no punches thrown, but Tim and Chris disagree about at least one song in our top-12 of 1992.
Listen as we cover a messy year where the political and social can't help but hit the pop charts. Our top songs of '92 include some groundbreaking rap tracks, massive hits, and emerging alternative roads in rock.
After listening, vote for the greatest songs of them all at hallofsongs.com.
Yup, this is a stacked results show. Tim and Chris talk about the 37th election, which included songs from the late 1980s and early 90s, including plenty of guitar rock and grunge, dance, rhythm and blues, rap, and more. Will one song make the prestigious Hall of Songs? Will the Phillies beat the Astros in the ultimate World Series for Tim?
Listen now to find out if any songs got the support needed to enter our hall of fame for songs, and then hear how the whole election shook out.
It's a big year in music. 1991 starts with Whitney Houston's memorable interpretation of "The Star Spangled Banner" at Super Bowl XXV. It continues with massive changes in the Billboard charts thanks to SoundScan, then ends with a sound heavy in guitar distortion.
Listen to our newest episode to find out our top-12 songs of the year. We talk about the mainstream emergence of grunge, the progression of house-inflected dance music, and the next batch of great songs in rap.
After listening, vote for the greatest songs of them all at hallofsongs.com.
It's time for the recap show for the Hall of Songs' 36th election, which featured songs we nominated dating back between 1985 and '90. How did songs by artists like Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, Depeche Mode, Mariah Carey, Garth Brooks, and Alice in Chains fare on the ballot?
Listen now to find out if any songs got the support needed to enter our hall of fame for songs, and then hear how the whole election shook out.
(We also made it explicit because Tim said the "F" word very late in the episode.)
Welcome back to another Veterans Committee episode of Hall of Songs! In this episode, where we take a look at the last four years in our podcast timeline and pick out a couple songs to place on our ballot, we investigate whether the Grateful Dead's biggest hit is worthy of nomination.
Spoiler: One of our co-hosts loves the Grateful Dead.
We also nominate a couple other big songs from the late 80s and very very very early 90s. Then, we go deeper into things we love about this period in time, musically.
Welcome to the 1990s, a decade of excess, exuberance (irrational, even), and extremely awesome songs. Hall of Songs is here to sort through it all, starting with our top-12 songs of 1990.
Tim and Chris reveal their picks, including massive hits from massive hitmakers like Madonna, Mariah Carey, and Garth Brooks. Who else gets the Hall of Songs shine? Listen to find out, then vote for the best songs of them all at hallofsongs.com.
Come on in for our latest recap show, highlighting the results from the latest Hall of Songs election, our 35th overall. Songs from 1985-89 were on the ballot this time, including gems by Janet Jackson, Public Enemy, De La Soul, Bobby Brown, Depeche Mode, Madonna, and more.
Find out if any songs got into the Hall of Songs from this election, and then learn the full results of this latest round of voting!
Some will say that the 1980s is when some of the most ear-splitting songs were recorded. We at Hall of Songs don't buy this, but we're at least willing to have fun with it. Join Tim, Chris, and special guest Libby Cudmore as we present our least-favorite songs of the 1980s. This conversation is easily the most un-Hall-of-Songs conversation ever (note the explicit rating), so let it all go, relax, and enjoy.
Hall of Songs gets a little electronic as the 1980s come to a close. Our latest episode takes you through 1989, a year when keyboards truly are everything. We hear major steps forward in dance, rap, and hard rock, and we can tell where the 1990s are heading.
Listen as we pick our top-12 songs of 1989. Then, head to hallofsongs.com to vote for the songs that you think are the greatest of all-time.
We knew going into the 34th election that we could see some fireworks. The latest ballot was the smallest in Hall of Songs history: 18 songs, all of which released between 1984 and '88. With records by the likes of Prince, Cyndi Lauper, Madonna, N.W.A., Metallica and more on the list, we were pretty excited heading into this show.
Listen to find out if any songs ... or how many songs ... got enough voter support to be inducted into the Hall of Songs. Learn more about all that we do at hallofsongs.com.
The Hot 100 has been the leading arbiter of song popularity within America since its conception in 1958. To better understand its nooks and crannies, and to better contextualize what makes a song so popular nationwide, we brought in the chart expert himself, Chris Molanphy, to break it all down. Molanphy is the author of the Slate series "Why Is This Song No. 1?" and the host of the Slate podcast Hit Parade.
In this conversation, Tim, Chris, and Chris discuss popular songs, changes in the charts, and specific Hall of Songs topics such as freestyle, Billy Joel, and the fall and rise of country music as a crossover-capable genre.
1988 is a wild year in music. Most of the big names that defined the 1980s are taking a break, leaving the door open for a number of new faces to break in and help define the sound that'll take us into the 1990s. This is a year of rap, of freestyle- and house-inspired dance, of alternative rock, and of off-centered mainstream pop.
Join Tim and Chris as they pick their top-12 songs of 1988. These are nominees for the prestigious Hall of Songs, the hall of fame for songs that currently includes 72 songs. Listen to the episode, then vote for your Hall of Songs picks at hallofsongs.com.
Hall of Songs listeners: This was an historic election. Tim and Chris break down your votes judging the greatness of songs released between 1981 and '87. Along the way, we play a little One Away.
It's a turning point year for Hall of Songs. We give you our picks for the 12 best songs of 1987, which include some hard rock classics, some big cinematic rock standards, and a few under-the-radar rockers. Also, hey, rap is having a big year with some major advancements in sound and image. Plus, one dance track dares to try something totally different.
Listen to the episode, then vote for the greatest songs ever at our ballot on hallofsongs.com. There you'll find songs from 1981 to '87 all trying to vie for your favor.
We'll tell you for sure that one song got into the Hall of Songs from our recent election, the 32nd overall. But two? In the 1980s? Is it possible?
Listen to get the full results of the latest vote. You'll hear what happens to songs like current smash hit "Running Up That Hill" and former smash hit "Bette Davis Eyes" ... and everything in between.
Some songs get lost and fall into the cracks. That's what the Veterans Committee is for. Join Tim and Chris as dig back into the years of 1983 to '86 and nominate four more songs for the Hall of Songs. Dance music? Yes. Americana music? Sure. An appearance by our (sort-of) independent ombudsman? Absolutely.
Listen as Tim and Chris talk about the songs of 1983 to '86.
Hosts: Tim Malcolm and Chris Jones
Genre: Music Commentary, Music History
We're past "We Are the World" and Live Aid. Hall of Songs enters 1986, when we hear pop and adult contemporary beginning to merge as rap and dance music branch out into totally new places.
This is a year of big movie soundtrack hits, plaintive pop that strikes a chord nationwide, and new sounds emerging out of big cities like New York and Chicago. Follow Tim and Chris as they chronicle this interesting year of music and pick their top-12 songs of 1986.
After listening, visit hallofsongs.com to vote for the songs you think belong in our hall of fame for songs ... the Hall of Songs.
Will any songs join the 65 current members of the Hall of Songs, our prestigious academy of the greatest songs of all-time?
Join Tim and Chris as they go over a huge ballot of 29 songs from between 1981 and '85. You've got records by Prince, Bruce Springsteen, Whitney Houston, Tears For Fears, Eurythmics, Phil Collins and many more big names. Will anything get through?
We have been dreaming of this moment since starting Hall of Songs. It's time to enter 1985, when the biggest names in pop music converge for charity spectacles like "We Are the World" and Live Aid, and when some of the most enduring songs of a generation hit pretty darn hard.
Come along for the ride as we select our top-12 songs from 1985. After listening, head to hallofsongs.com to vote for the songs you think deserve to be in our hall of fame for songs called the Hall of Songs.
Time to reveal the results for the 30th election of Hall of Songs! Yes, 30!
Currently we have 65 songs in the Hall. Do we get to 66? 67? 68? More? Listen as Tim and Chris go through the election results, featuring songs we've nominated that were released between 1981 and '84, and talk about the biggest surprises, the good, the bad, and a lot more.
OK, maybe we're guilty of using a little hyperbole. 1984 is, however, a year of huge stars, big sounds, and even bigger songs. In this episode of Hall of Songs, Tim and Chris select their top-12 from this year, and you'll get huge names like Bruce, the highest of NRG, and one dominant force whose fingerprints are all over this year.
Listen, then vote for the best songs ever at hallofsongs.com.
Let's not waste time: Chris is back and joins Tim to induct the 65th song into our prestigious Hall of Songs. Which record will join the latest two, Prince's "Little Red Corvette" and Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean"? Take the time to find out. Also, we discuss songs that are now eliminated from our Hall of Songs ballot ... and the thing that all the remaining songs have in common.
This is a long one, but it's only because we simply love this music. Our picks for the top-12 songs of 1983 include legendary new wave tracks, massive pop ballads, the early stages of Heartland Rock and two records that will come to define 1980s dance.
After listening to Tim and Chris, VOTE for the greatest songs of all time! Songs from 1983, plus tunes from 1982, '81, '79, '78 and '76 are up for a shot to make the Hall of Songs! Vote now at hallofsongs.com and come back on June 24, 2022, to find out which song or songs get in!
We're in between the 1982 and '83 episodes, so why not take a moment to look back at EVERYTHING? Join Tim, Chris, and our special guest, Billboard Deputy Editor Andrew Unterberger (Twitter: @AUgetoffmygold) as they discuss the full Hall of Songs to this point. We ask: Is this experiment of determining the greatest songs of all-time worthy? What are the biggest surprise Hall of Songs members? What songs, artists, and genres are being snubbed? It's a fun look at the whole picture before we dive back into nominees.
The Hall of Songs is filling up! The 63rd and 64th members are announced in this episode, in which Tim goes it alone and offers thoughts on the election at large. Songs released between 1976 and '82 were on the ballot this time out -- what do you think got in? What do you think got taken off the ballot?
Selecting songs for Hall of Songs nomination is a hard job. Sometimes, while toiling over all the options, you decide that certain tunes that we now consider problematic still merit inclusion. At least that's what one co-host of Hall of Songs would argue. Join Tim and Chris as they put four more songs from 1979 to '82 onto the ballot. Luckily, they bring in a (sort-of) independent ombudsman to sort through the issues with them.
In this episode, Tim and Chris talk about the four new nominees, then go deeper into '79-'82 with selections by artists like Split Enz and, naturally, the Grateful Dead.
Hosts: Tim Malcolm and Chris Jones
Genre: Music Commentary, Music History
We've reached the Year of the Synthesizer. It's everywhere in 1982, from new wave-leaning rock to sleek R&B, and in every instance, it's creating a new sound of pop. The digital age is fully in place, and Hall of Songs is here to chronicle all of it and select our top-12 songs of the year.
But while keyboards and drum machines create the rhythms of some of the year's biggest songs, a number of genres are making major moves toward the forefront. In this episode we'll also hear metal, rap, dance hall and country.
After listening, go to hallofsongs.com and vote for the songs that you think are the best of the best. Ever.
The dynamic duo has returned. Chris joins Tim for this 27th election recap show, as they run down results and induct at least one track from the 1976-81 period into the Hall of Songs. Any more? You'll have to listen to find out. Plus, get Chris and Tim's Kentucky Derby picks.
Welcome to 1981. It's a year that marks some big changes in the music and pop culture landscape. For one, everything sounds so crystal clear and digital this year. Plus, "Ladies and gentlemen ... rock 'n' roll." MTV debuts and completely shifts everything, from how we look at music to what songs actually chart. Tim and Chris talk about 1981 and pick their top-12 songs from the year that was.
After listening, go to hallofsongs.com and vote for the songs that you think are the best of the best. Ever.
One-half of the Hall of Songs crew is here for this show, which addresses the latest election to determine exactly which songs are the greatest of all-time. Tons of great tunes from 1976-80 (including "Good Times," "Heart of Glass," "Once in a Lifetime" and "I Will Survive") were up for induction, and you decided ... that more than one song would get in. Listen in to hear which songs became Hall of Songs members, and find out what new problems are bugging our host.
The '80s. We did it! In this episode of Hall of Songs, we begin our journey through this turbulent decade by highlighting 12 songs that reflect the changing sound and landscape in popular music. We have old standbys like country, reggae, and arena-sized rock, but we also have more electronic-based songs from the likes of Talking Heads and Joy Division.
These are our picks for the top-12 songs of 1980. The songs join others already nominated for the Hall of Songs in our ballot. Head to hallofsongs.com to vote in our most recent election to determine the greatest songs of all-time.
Host: Timothy Malcolm
Host: Christopher Jones
Topic: Music history, music commentary
Did any songs join the 48 already inducted into the Hall of Songs? Chris and Tim go over the results of the latest election, in which songs from 1976 to '79 battled against one another. Find out how the voters (you) voted, and listen to an impassioned plea by one of our hosts. You'll never guess which one.
Rosalía is making her mark in America with her new album Motomami, and we dive into the dynamic Spanish artist's work with the reggaeton-inspired track "SAOKO." Plus, we name Beyoncé's 2016 masterwork "Formation" a Modern Classic, and we play another round of Chart Predictor. One of the hosts is doing well in that department ...
Modern Songs is a podcast devoted to the discovery of new music and the discussion of the greatest songs of the last 15 years.
Welcome to 1979, and in this episode of Hall of Songs, we find that the 1970s are over a year early. Synthesizers are taking over popular music, totally new sounds hit the airwaves, and darkness seeps into just about everything ... even the cheery songs.
Here we pick our top-12 songs of 1979. Agree? Disagree? After listening, head to hallofsongs.com to vote for the best of the best. Our '79 picks join picks from years past in the Hall of Songs ballot. Vote, and you'll have a say into what's considered the absolute greatest songs of all-time.
Host: Timothy Malcolm
Host: Christopher Jones
Topic: Music history, music commentary
In this episode recapping our most recent voter election for the Hall of Songs, Chris asks Tim to make it a little more dramatic. Does it pay off? Did any songs make our prestigious hall of fame for songs, and if so, did more than one? Songs by artists including Bill Withers; Queen; Earth, Wind & Fire; Stevie Wonder; and the Ramones - among others - are vying for Hall of Songs supremacy. Find out here how the voting shook out.
Philadelphia-area singer/songwriter Kurt Vile is back with new material, the first of which being his mind-bending "Like Exploding Stones." We'll talk about that to lead off this episode of Modern Songs. Plus, we go back in time to address a question that has defined our generation: "Are we human, or are we dancer?" And we'll chat about a couple other songs piquing our interests, including the newest from Megan Thee Stallion and Dua Lipa.
Modern Songs is a podcast devoted to the discovery of new music and the discussion of the greatest songs of the last 15 years.
For more about us, visit hallofsongs.com.
It's time once again to add a few more songs for Hall of Songs induction. Time for a Veterans Committee episode. In this one, we say more great things about Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours" album, then we finally put some dang outlaw country on the ballot. We'll also chat about some other songs and artists we appreciate from the era between '75 and '78, including a certain piano man. Listen, then vote in our latest Hall of Songs ballot at hallofsongs.com. Also follow us on social media at @hallofsongs.
Hosts: Tim Malcolm and Chris Jones
Genre: Music Commentary, Music History
In this episode of Modern Songs, Rex Orange County has returned with a new album titled Who Cares? We discuss one of the songs off the release, "Open a Window," featuring Tyler, the Creator. Plus, we crown our second Modern Classic in M83's 2011 banger "Midnight City," and we play a little trivia.
Modern Songs is a podcast devoted to the discovery of new music and the discussion of the greatest songs of the last 15 years.
For more about us, visit hallofsongs.com.
We got a little bloated, a little overboard over the past few episodes of Hall of Songs. So, let's clear the room and bring in the fun.
Submitted for your approval are our top-12 songs from 1978, when studio artistry was at an absolute peak, artists were crossing genres once again, and ultimately, the best songs were just plain fun. We have party jams, feel-good tunes, and rip-roaring rock. You'll enjoy this one.
After listening to Tim and Chris, VOTE for the greatest songs of all time! Songs from 1978, plus tunes from 1977, '76, '71 and '69 are up for a shot to make the Hall of Songs! Vote now at hallofsongs.com and come back on March 25, 2022, to find out which song or songs get in!
We at Hall of Songs have been bemusing over the recent lack of new songs entered into our very prestigious salon. Could the voters figure it out and come to some consensus once in a while? After discussing our picks for the top-12 songs of 1977, and then slotting them onto our ballot, we waited with baited breath to see if the voters would finally respond. In this episode, we get a clear answer. Find out if any songs have been elected to the Hall of Songs, joining the 48 already entered.
In this episode of Modern Songs, we talk about the eco-aware "Rhododendron" by Hurray for the Riff Raff, then we remember when U2 dropped an album on all of us without asking. Specifically, we discuss the song "Sleep Like a Baby Tonight." After that, we go through a couple tracks we're really loving right now, by Lucy Dacus, Sabrina Carpenter, Mr. Husband, and Goose.
Modern Songs is a podcast devoted to the discovery of new music and the discussion of the greatest songs of the last 15 years.
For more about us, visit hallofsongs.com.
In this pilot, we launch Modern Songs, a podcast devoted to the discovery of new music and the discussion of the greatest songs of the last 15 years. In each episode we'll talk about one newly released song, plus another of our choosing. On some weeks, we'll proclaim a Modern Classic.
This week, we share our thoughts about Florence + The Machine's new single "King," and we go over the ins and outs of our first Modern Classic, "Crazy" by Gnarls Barkley.
For more about us, visit hallofsongs.com.
Big productions, big statements, big hooks, and lots of style: 1977 is a year not be messed with.
Listen to the latest episode of Hall of Songs, in which Tim and Chris unveil their top-12 songs from 1977. We'll talk more disco, more heavy guitar, more soft rock, experimental pop and rock and ... well, just you wait.
After listening to Tim and Chris, VOTE for the greatest songs of all time! Songs from 1977, plus tunes from 1976, '75, '73, '72, '71 and '69 are up for a shot to make the Hall of Songs! Vote now at hallofsongs.com and come back on March 11 to find out which song or songs get in!
Finally, the dam breaks as our 22nd Election for the Hall of Songs yields multiple inductees. Come along for a 30-minute ride as we discuss how the best songs of the early and mid 1970s fared in our most recent election. Among the nominees: "Born to Run," "Thunder Road," "Superstition," "Dancing Queen" and "Don't Leave Me This Way." Also, yes, we're heading to Dino's Bar & Grill.
A whole lot is happening in 1976 in music, and we at Hall of Songs are here to break it down. We present our picks for the top-12 songs of a big year where disco peaks, punk breaks out, and Stevie Wonder reigns supreme. You'll hear the ultimate in classic rock perfection along with the complete destruction of the pop formula.
After listening to our picks for the top-12 songs of 1976, head to hallofsongs.com to vote for the absolute best of the best. You have the ability to determine which songs ultimately make the Hall of Songs.
Well, it was bound to happen. The voting process in Hall of Songs finally resulted in some possible chicanery. One of our hosts has to address it, and he does so with equal parts frustration and ... well, you should listen. Did any songs get into our prestigious hall of fame for songs? Listen to find out. But please, hit play on this one. It's a ride. Then head over to hallofsongs.com for more.
Host: Timothy Malcolm
Host: Christopher Jones
Music commentary and music history
For some, 1975 is a banner year for music. It's the year artists grasp the full capability of the studio recording with monumental tracks like "Born to Run" and "Bohemian Rhapsody." It's also the year the dance floor heats up with disco standouts from KC & The Sunshine Band and Donna Summer. Plus, a familiar face returns with a terrific album, and a new face emerges from the New York streets.
Join Tim and Chris is they discuss this great year, unveiling their top-12 songs from 1975. You can then decide which of their picks deserves to be considered the absolute greatest of all-time ... just visit hallofsongs.com to vote!
Host: Timothy Malcolm
Host: Christopher Jones
Category: Music history, music commentary
In Hall of Songs, we attempt to determine the greatest songs of all-time through listener votes. But after our listeners elected no songs to our prestigious song hall of fame the last time out, what would happen after introducing a bunch of songs from 1974? Would the early and mid-1970s continue to be a black hole? Could a 1967 song finally sneak into the hall after several rounds of waiting? What does this all mean?! Listen to this episode to find out, then get more info at hallofsongs.com.
Host: Timothy Malcolm
Host: Christopher Jones
Music commentary and music history
Every couple months or so, we decide to nominate a few more songs for Hall of Songs induction. We call it the Veterans Committee. For this episode, we entertain tracks released between 1971 and '74, including a monster Rod Stewart hit, a psyched-out trip by the Isley Brothers, and a few more. We also chat about some songs from this period that we just plain love. Yes, the Beatles find their way into this conversation. Listen, then vote in our latest Hall of Songs ballot at hallofsongs.com. Also follow us on social media at @hallofsongs.
Hosts: Tim Malcolm and Chris Jones
Genre: Music Commentary, Music History
If there's a word that describes the music of 1974, it's "influential." Some of the year's best songs, which Tim and Chris have nominated for the Hall of Songs, are among the most important ever written. In this episode we talk about the roots of electronic music and modern dance pop, plus styles that weren't fully embraced for another generation or two.
Join us, then head to hallofsongs.com to vote for the songs that you think belong among the greatest of all-time. Vote between Jan. 16, 2022, and Jan. 23, 2022.
Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, The Beatles, Bill Withers, Elton John, Dolly Parton. These are names of people. They're also names of people whose songs are currently on the Hall of Songs ballot. Did any of their songs get into our prestigious Hall of Songs, joining 42 other tunes? Listen to find out!
Tim and Chris are back after a monthlong break to discuss the results and look ahead to the next episode on 1974.
Host: Timothy Malcolm
Host: Christopher Jones
Music commentary and music history
On Hall of Songs, the 1970s have truly arrived. Tim and Chris unveil their picks for the 12 best tunes of 1973, a wild year where musicians continue to stretch the limits of popular song. There's the sneering punk of the New York Dolls and the lush dancefloor proto-disco of "TSOP." Then there are massive stars who will come to define the decade: Elton John, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Dolly Parton, and Bruce Springsteen.
Host: Tim Malcolm
Host: Chris Jones
Music commentary and music history
After our 1972 episode, we asked you to vote for the songs that you thought were worthy of the Hall of Songs. After that election ... we have results. But we're not giving anything away. Not this time! (You'll have to listen to find out more.)
That said, we will say that a few songs that we expected better of are either off the ballot or very close to their end. Which songs? Again, you'll have to listen.
Host: Timothy Malcolm
Host: Christopher Jones
Music commentary and music history
Subjectively, this was one of our favorite years to discuss. In this episode of Hall of Songs, Tim and Chris get to talk about some of their favorite artists and styles of music as 1972 brings a wealth of new sounds to the growing tapestry of rock 'n' roll. Which 12 songs will we decide are the best of this year?
Listen, then vote at hallofsongs.com for the songs that you think should be in our song hall of fame.
Host: Tim Malcolm
Host: Chris Jones
Music commentary and music history
Yes, there are new inductees in the Hall of Songs. Maybe they're the songs you most expected after listening to the 1971 episode. But the big news is what's on the other side of the ballot: Tim and Chris discuss some shocking cuts -- songs that didn't get enough support to stay on the ballot any longer.
Listen, then visit our website at hallofsongs.com. Then come back for our 1972 episode and, after that, vote for the songs that you think should make our hall of fame.
Host: Timothy Malcolm
Host: Christopher Jones
Music commentary and music history
In this very special bonus episode, Tim and Chris put their heads together and come up with their shared top-10 albums of all-time, in advance of the WXPN (AAA public radio station 88.5 FM in Philadelphia) 2021 All-Time Greatest Albums countdown. Plus, the pair invite Ted Koerth, a friend of the podcast and a pretty knowledgeable guy himself, so they can all reveal their personal top-10 albums.
Music history and music commentary
Host: Timothy Malcolm
Host: Christopher Jones
Chris and Tim spend Thanksgiving night talking about the iconic Thanksgiving 1976 concert by The Band at Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco. Known as "The Last Waltz," it was the final concert for the classic lineup of The Band and would become a 1978 documentary film directed by Martin Scorsese. In this episode, Chris and Tim discuss the state of The Band, Robbie Robertson's infatuation with artistry and stardom, and amazing guest performances. Happy Thanksgiving!
Host: Tim Malcolm
Host: Chris Jones
Music commentary and music history
We had to narrow down an insane pool of contenders from 1971 to 12 nominees for the Hall of Songs. This is the year of landmark releases by Marvin Gaye, Carole King, Joni Mitchell, the Who, and Sly and the Family Stone. Plus there's Harry Nilsson, the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Joni Mitchell, and David Bowie. And that's just scratching the surface. In this episode, you'll hear the 12 songs we feel are the best of an incredible year of music.
Listen, then vote at hallofsongs.com for the songs that you think should be in our song hall of fame.
Host: Tim Malcolm
Host: Chris Jones
Music commentary and music history
It's a thrilling episode of Hall of Songs, in which Tim and Chris discuss the results of the latest round of voting. One song definitely gets into the Hall, and that makes one of us very happy. Any more songs? You'll have to listen to find out.
Listen, then visit our website at hallofsongs.com. Then come back for our 1971 episode and, after that, vote for the songs that you think should make our hall of fame.
Host: Timothy Malcolm
Host: Christopher Jones
Music commentary and music history
"You Can't Always Get What You Want." "Bridge Over Troubled Water." Big songs, but we didn't nominate them for the Hall of Songs before. Now we have. We come together as the Veterans Committee to put four more tunes on the ballot for the Hall of Songs. Join us as we discuss these songs from 1967 to '70, then talk about some personal favorites ... including the Beatles and the Grateful Dead. Visit our website at hallofsongs.com and follow us on social media at @hallofsongs.
Hosts: Tim Malcolm and Chris Jones
Genre: Music Commentary, Music History
We're in a new decade on Hall of Songs, the podcast that attempts to determine the greatest songs of all-time. 1970 brings us new fare from artists we've previously featured, like the Beatles and the Jackson 5. It also showcases some new sounds in music, from the bulky heavy rock of Black Sabbath to the rhythmic vibes of Curtis Mayfield. Listen to the episode for our picks for the greatest tunes from '70. Then, move on over to hallofsongs.com to cast a vote for the greatest songs ever.
Host: Tim Malcolm
Host: Chris Jones
Music commentary and music history
It's time to induct new songs into the Hall of Songs, bringing the total to 36. Is it finally time for the Temptations' "My Girl"? Did the Beatles or Elvis Presley get a third song in? What about Otis Redding or Aretha Franklin? Maybe The Jackson 5? Join Tim (and only Tim) for this results show. That's right, Chris isn't around for this one. We'll talk about it.
So listen, then visit our website at hallofsongs.com. Make sure to come back for our 1970 episode, then vote for the songs you think should be in our song hall of fame.
Host: Timothy Malcolm
Host: Christopher Jones
Music commentary and music history
You may have some questions after our 1969 picks for Hall of Songs nominees. Sure, you'll hear some of the biggest songs of all-time, including selections by the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and new stars like Creedence Clearwater Revival and Led Zeppelin, but we had to throw in some controversy this time around. Get ready for a year of big rock and pop hits, massive soul jams, and pioneering folk rock and singer-songwriter fare.
After listening to the episode, vote for your Hall of Songs picks at hallofsongs.com.
Host: Tim Malcolm
Host: Chris Jones
Music commentary and music history
Recently, and for the first time, Tim opted not to reward the Doors' "Light My Fire" with entrance into the Hall of Songs via the Golden Vote. "Prove me wrong," he told listeners, who were tasked with another election including songs from 1968, '67, '66, and '65. So ... did the listeners prove Tim wrong? Tim and Chris talk about the Hall of Songs election results and bid adieu to several tunes.
Listen! And go to hallofsongs.com for more information and a chance to vote!
Host: Timothy Malcolm
Host: Christopher Jones
Music commentary and music history
In this bonus episode, we welcome in Kevin Goldstein, baseball writer (fangraphs.com) and podcaster (Chin Music, blogs.fangraphs.com/category/chin-music), who talks at length about the music that he loves. Then, we chat about songs that he would entertain for the Hall of Songs, along with the tunes he'd strike off the list completely. Consider Kevin our palate cleanser, coming in to lay down some home truths concerning our nomination process. It's a fun conversation that you'll not want to miss.
In this episode of Hall of Songs, we talk about 1968, when a number of artists who, after all the experimentation and studio trickery of the mid-1960s, start looking backwards and create old-fashioned rock and or roll. For example, we present songs by the Rolling Stones, The Band and Big Brother and the Holding Company. We nominate 12 songs for the Hall of Songs in this episode; along with the artists above, you'll hear from Jimi Hendrix, James Brown, Otis Redding, and the Beatles. And you'll also hear the beginning of a new genre out of the Caribbean.
Listen, then vote for your picks at hallofsongs.com.
Host: Tim Malcolm
Host: Chris Jones
Music commentary and music history
Coming into this election we had 29 Hall of Songs inductees. How many more will get in? Well, this is an interesting one. Join Tim and Chris as they discuss a wild election concerning songs from 1964 to '67. Plus, they'll have a debate about one tune teetering on the brink of induction. Will it get the Golden Vote? Listen to find out, then read up on our experiment at hallofsongs.com.
Host: Timothy Malcolm
Host: Christopher Jones
Music commentary and music history
Lists of the greatest songs of all-time will typically feature a few songs from 1967 at the very top. These are the songs we're talking about in this episode of Hall of Songs, from "Respect" by Aretha Franklin to "A Day in the Life" by the Beatles. Plus, it's the year Jimi Hendrix becomes a star, proving a lone guitarist can change the way we hear rock 'n' roll. Listen as Tim and Chris reveal their top songs from 1967, then vote for your picks at hallofsongs.com.
Host: Timothy Malcolm
Host: Christopher Jones
Music commentary and music history
That's right: A second Beatles song joins "I Want to Hold Your Hand" in the Hall of Songs. But which is it? "Ticket to Ride"? "Yesterday"? "In My Life"? "Tomorrow Never Knows"? Plus, another artist gets its second Hall of Songs inductee, and Tim and Chris also discuss the newest version of Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. Learn more about Hall of Songs and hear more episodes at hallofsongs.com.
Host: Timothy Malcolm
Host: Christopher Jones
Music commentary and music history
OK, maybe we didn't get it right the first time. This is our chance to right some wrongs. We nominate a couple songs from the 1963-66 years for the Hall of Songs, including a big-time Beatles record. Plus, we talk about songs that we just plain love from this era, like a trio from Wilson Pickett. Visit our website at hallofsongs.com and follow us on social media at @hallofsongs.
Hosts: Tim Malcolm and Chris Jones
Genre: Music Commentary, Music History
It's the year of the album. 1966 is when the long player becomes the way to listen to music, and massive albums like "Pet Sounds," "Revolver" and "Blonde on Blonde" demonstrate that. Hall of Songs, though, isn't so concerned with the album, so what are the top 12 songs from this groundbreaking year of music? Join Tim and Chris as they reveal their dirty dozen, then head to hallofsongs.com to take part in voting for the greatest songs of all-time.
Host: Timothy Malcolm
Host: Christopher Jones
Music commentary and music history
Some of the songs regarded by many as the biggest of all-time were on the ballot heading into our 11th round of voting for the Hall of Songs, including "Satisfaction" by the Rolling Stones, "Yesterday" by the Beatles, "My Generation" by the Who, "My Girl" by the Temptations, and "Like a Rolling Stone" by Bob Dylan. Did any of these songs get inducted in after this round? If so, how many? Any others? All these questions are answered in this results episode. Join Tim and Chris, and learn more about Hall of Songs at hallofsongs.com.
Host: Timothy Malcolm
Host: Christopher Jones
Music commentary and music history
Once again, Tim agrees to do something all in the name of Apple Podcasts reviews. Listen as this self-described anti-Phish person chronicles what it was like to listen to a 33:50 version of the band's song "Tweezer," which was recorded live at an Aug. 1, 2021, concert in Alpharetta, Georgia. Chris helps him along by describing what it's like to be a Phishhead. Along the way, many lessons are learned. (OK, very few lessons are learned.) Anyway, enjoy this bonus episode of Hall of Songs featuring a band who'll never be nominated for the Hall of Songs (Tim wrote this).
What a year! 1965 is a year of incredible creativity throughout American and British music. We naturally hear from the Beatles a few times in this episode of Hall of Songs, but we also nominate some massive tracks from fellow Brits the Rolling Stones and the Who. Also, Motown raises the game once again, and Bob Dylan and others help usher in an entirely new genre.
Listen, then vote for your Hall of Songs picks at our website, hallofsongs.com.
Host: Timothy Malcolm
Host: Christopher Jones
Music commentary and music history
Let's talk about a few songs from 1964 that are now part of the Hall of Songs. One is from Motown, one is from Britain, and one is a soul classic. After discussing the newest inductees, Tim and Chris converse over two more songs that they can nudge into their song hall of fame through their "golden vote." What are those songs? Are the Beatles involved? And what about Little Richard's "Tutti Frutti," which has been on the ballot since the very beginning? Listen and learn more at our website, hallofsongs.com.
Host: Timothy Malcolm
Host: Christopher Jones
Music commentary and music history
In this episode of Hall of Songs, we present our nominees from '64, a year with a lot of sounds pushing rock 'n' roll and pop music in many directions ... and also together.
Many artists were chasing the "Be My Baby" sound that Phil Spector mastered with his 1963 Hall of Songs inductee. A number of top songs either built upon the producer's Wall of Sound or simply copied Hal Blaine's iconic drum beat. Meanwhile, some songwriters decided to comment on the changes that felt possible as the Civil Rights movement continued onward. And of course, the Beatles hit America in early 1964; after their highly publicized arrival, other British artists were given a chance to shine across the pond.
Listen, then vote for your Hall of Songs picks at our website, hallofsongs.com.
Host: Timothy Malcolm
Host: Christopher Jones
Music commentary and music history
Two songs have been inducted into the Hall of Songs after our ninth round of voting, putting the grand total at 17. One of those tracks is Bob Dylan's seminal 1963 recording "Blowin' in the Wind." What's the other inductee? Was it a Motown song? Did the Beatles get in? What about the Beach Boys? The Wall of Sound? Or did Bobby Darin finally break through? For more, visit hallofsongs.com and check us out on social media: @hallofsongs.
Host: Timothy Malcolm
Host: Christopher Jones
Music commentary and music history
Yes, we both love the Beatles. For this bonus episode of Hall of Songs, we take some time to talk about the Fab Four. Among the questions we answer: How we became fans of the group, our favorite (and least favorite) songs, how we listen to them today, and what we like most about their respective solo careers. Go to hallofsongs.com to vote for your picks for our song hall of fame. Also, follow us on social media: @hallofsongs.
Host: Timothy Malcolm
Host: Christopher Jones
Music commentary and music history
Welcome to Season Two of Hall of Songs. And welcome to an explosion of creativity. Of course, you'll hear the Beatles in this episode, as 1963 marks the first year of their dominance (though most of it is spent in Britain). We'll also hear from the Beach Boys, the Wall of Sound, and Motown, along with a young folk musician whose lyricism sets a high bar. Go to hallofsongs.com to vote for your picks for our song hall of fame. Also, follow us on social media: @hallofsongs.
Host: Timothy Malcolm
Host: Christopher Jones
Music commentary and history
That's right: The Hall of Songs has a new inductee, and it's from Hitsville U.S.A.! So what is the 15th member of our exclusive hall of fame for songs? Listen and find out! For more, visit hallofsongs.com and check us out on social media: @hallofsongs.
Host: Timothy Malcolm
Host: Christopher Jones
Music commentary and education
It's time to add some overlooked songs into the Hall of Songs nominee pool. They are: "Think," "Turn on Your Lovelight," "Up on the Roof" and "She Thinks I Still Care." After the nominations, Tim and Chris turn to chatter about music from 1959 to 1962, especially Ray Charles, Roy Orbison, The Nashville Sound, the evolution of Motown, and the influence of the Brill Building. Visit our website at hallofsongs.com and follow us on social media at @hallofsongs.
Hosts: Tim Malcolm and Chris Jones
Genre: Music Commentary
1962 is a weird year in music. "The Twist" comes back early in the year, and some jazz musicians bring Brazilian bossa nova to America around the holidays. In between, it's a whole lot of everything on the charts with some impressive leaps forward. Among our 1962 nominees are three instrumentals, two songs from arguably the first true effort at a cohesive album, and recordings by self-contained groups that could sing and play instruments. You've definitely heard of them both. Go to hallofsongs.com to vote for your picks for our song hall of fame. Also, follow us on social media: @hallofsongs.
Host: Timothy Malcolm
Host: Christopher Jones
Music commentary and education
The hits just keep on coming! We have four new inductees to the Hall of Songs after the latest round of voting. One song skates right through without a problem, another is a bit of a surprise, and two get in by the skin of their teeth. For more, visit hallofsongs.com and check us out on social media: @hallofsongs.
Host: Timothy Malcolm
Host: Christopher Jones
Music commentary and education
One decade down, and Hall of Songs has seen a lot of Elvis Presley. So for this bonus episode, we chatted with Justin Gausman, co-host of TCBCast, the popular Elvis fan podcast, about the man, the myth ... the King? The illuminating conversation touches on perspectives and opinions of Elvis' career and story, the songs of his that we've nominated for the Hall of Songs, and what 1960s and '70s Elvis songs we should consider going forward. Go to hallofsongs.com to vote for your picks for our song hall of fame. Also, follow us on social media: @hallofsongs.
Host: Timothy Malcolm
Host: Christopher Jones
Music commentary and education
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It's 1961 and we're twisting again on Hall of Songs! OK, "Let's Twist Again" is not one of our 12 nominees from this year, BUT we talk about dance crazes before hopping into the new songs on the ballot. Go to hallofsongs.com to vote for your picks for our song hall of fame. Also, follow us on social media: @hallofsongs.
Host: Timothy Malcolm
Host: Christopher Jones
Music commentary and education
It's the opposite of our last round of voting as multiple songs get inducted into the Hall of Songs! Plus, we discuss whether a certain Ray Charles song should get the Golden Vote, giving it special entrance into the Hall. For more, visit hallofsongs.com and check us out on social media: @hallofsongs.
Host: Timothy Malcolm
Host: Christopher Jones
Music commentary and education
For this episode we visit the Brill Building in New York City and Hitsville USA in Detroit. We also hear more examples of the burgeoning Nashville Sound. And yes, the seeds of the pop-rock explosion yet to come are sown. Twelve great songs await you in this episode. Go to hallofsongs.com to vote for your picks for our song hall of fame. Also, follow us on social media: @hallofsongs.
You'll have to listen to this bonus episode of Hall of Songs to hear what happened with our latest round of voting. Find out if any tunes got into our hall of fame, what stayed on the ballot, and which tracks are gone for good. For more, visit hallofsongs.com and check us out on social media: @hallofsongs.
Host: Timothy Malcolm
Host: Christopher Jones
Music commentary and education
We talk about some massive songs on this new episode of Hall of Songs, from "Shout" by the Isley Brothers to Ray Charles' "What'd I Say," and from two Bobby Darin tracks that showcase his undeniable charm and smarts, to two tunes revealing the ever-changing moods of country music. A fantastic playlist of great songs awaits as we nominate 11 tunes to our ballot. Go to hallofsongs.com to vote for your picks for our song hall of fame. Also, follow us on social media: @hallofsongs.
Once again, two songs were voted into the Hall of Songs! But which two tracks from our 25-song ballot made it in? You'll have to listen to find out. We also talk about songs that just missed the cut ... and the ones that are now off the ballot completely. For more, visit hallofsongs.com and check us out on social media: @hallofsongs.
Host: Timothy Malcolm
Host: Christopher Jones
Music commentary and education
Tim and Chris bring three new songs into the fold for Hall of Songs voting: "Twenty Flight Rock," "Don't Let Go," and "Yakety Yak." Then they discuss the voting so far, plus the four tunes currently in the Hall of Songs: "Rock Around the Clock," "Heartbreak Hotel," "Great Balls of Fire," and "You Send Me." Visit our website at hallofsongs.com and follow us on social media at @hallofsongs.
Listen and vote! Our top-12 songs from 1958 show just how much popular music has changed in a few years. Hear established names like Chuck Berry and Little Richard, new sounds in guitar from Link Wray and Duane Eddy, and unique tunes for 1950s America from artists like Jackie Wilson, Lloyd Price, and Ritchie Valens. Listen to all the nominees and vote for which songs belong in our song hall of fame at hallofsongs.com. Also, follow us on social media @hallofsongs.
Yes, you heard right: Two songs were inducted into the Hall of Songs after your voting. One got in fairly easily, while the second song was given a second chance thanks to a golden hand, of sorts. For more, visit hallofsongs.com and visit us on social media @hallofsongs.
Host: Timothy Malcolm
Host: Christopher Jones
Music commentary and education
Join Tim and Chris in this very short bonus episode celebrating a "song" by the Grateful Dead. Tim said that if Hall of Songs received two Apple Podcasts reviews, he'd spend three minutes discussing a Grateful Dead song in honor of co-host Chris, a pretty big Deadhead. Turns out Chris had other ideas. Listen to this, then go to Apple Podcasts and leave your own review of Hall of Songs. Visit our website at hallofsongs.com and follow us on social media @hallofsongs.
We have 12 more nominees for the Hall of Songs! Chris and Tim talk about 1957, a year of big songs by Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, and Little Richard, and newcomers like Jerry Lee Lewis, the Everly Brothers, and Buddy Holly. Will more songs join our two current members of the Hall of Songs? You'll have to vote at hallofsongs.com. Also, follow us on social media @hallofsongs.
A new song has joined our first inductee in the Hall of Songs! Tim and Chris discuss the voting of our second class, including songs from 1951 to '56, and announce which of the nominees gained entrance into the most prestigious club in all of Western music. Visit hallofsongs.com and follow us on social media @hallofsongs.
For the first time, a year produces a full slate of 12 nominees for the Hall of Songs. Tim and Chris take you through the year of Elvis, when the upstart rockabilly stud becomes a national superstar. Other artists making major statements include Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and Johnny Cash. Listen and vote for the greatest songs of them all at hallofsongs.com!
You voted, and yup, there's a song in the Hall of Songs. Tim and Chris announce which 1955 tune is the first inductee, then they go over the voting - what made it to the next round and what unfortunately dropped out of the running forever. Visit hallofsongs.com and follow us on social media at @hallofsongs.
Now you can vote for who you think should make the Hall of Songs. In this episode, we talk about a monumental year when songs seem to perfect their individual genres. Little Richard gives New Orleans R&B some sheen while Elvis Presley continues to rule rockabilly. Meanwhile, Bo Diddley and Muddy Waters trade slaps and get better from it. All the while, Chuck Berry seemingly creates the first great post-"Rock Around the Clock" song. Listen as the sound of young America comes together, then go to hallofsongs.com to vote for your Hall of Songs inductees. Also follow us on social media at @hallofsongs.
Chris and Tim meet in this bonus episode to nominate a song that was originally omitted from the Hall of Songs ballot. Plus they discuss the songs already nominated from 1951 to '54, including "Your Cheatin' Heart," "Shake, Rattle and Roll," "How High the Moon," "Crazy Man, Crazy," and more. Visit our website at hallofsongs.com and keep up with us on social media at @hallofsongs.
It's time for Elvis! That's right: Elvis Presley starts his recording career in 1954, and in this episode of Hall of Songs, Tim and Chris discuss his first hit and many other developments in a fun year. Among those: major developments in doo-wop, a new sound in blues, and raunchier lyrics all over the place. Listen as we nominate eight songs for the Hall of Songs; plus, visit our website at hallofsongs.com and keep up with us on social media at @hallofsongs.
1953 is when many rock 'n' roll narratives begin to take shape, from the rise of doo-wop and Bill Haley to a leap forward for rhythm and blues. Join Chris and Tim in this episode as they share their nine Hall of Songs nominees from this crucial year in the development of rock 'n' roll. For more, visit our website at hallofsongs.com and keep up with us on social media at @hallofsongs.
1952 a transitional year, one that finds political changes in both America and the United Kingdom that will help set the tone for tensions between older and younger generations. In this episode of Hall of Songs, Chris and Tim detail this transition while nominating six songs for their very fake rock 'n' roll song hall of fame. For more, visit our website at hallofsongs.com and keep up with us on social media at @hallofsongs.
In our opinion, 1951 is the year rock 'n' roll began to take shape. So, here is the first episode of Hall of Songs, which attempts to determine the greatest songs in rock 'n' roll history through the creation of a fake hall of fame. In this episode, Chris and Tim nominate six songs for the Hall of Songs and talk about their stories. Visit our website at hallofsongs.com and keep up with us on social media at @hallofsongs.
Just a little teaser to get you set for the first episode of Hall of Songs, scheduled for release Feb. 7, 2021, on all major podcast streaming platforms. Be sure to check out our website hallofsongs.com, and follow us on social media @HallofSongs (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook). Want to say hi? Send us an email at hallofsongspod@gmail.com. See you on Feb. 7!
So, what the heck is this anyway? Tim and Chris unveil their podcast Hall of Songs, in which they'll attempt to determine the greatest songs in rock 'n' roll history by establishing a very fake hall of fame. If you've just stumbled upon us, listen to this episode first to understand what we're doing and how we're doing it. Thanks for hanging!