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Hall of SongsWe're Back! 2024 (Part 1) + A Special AnnouncementHello music lovers and loyal listeners! Hall of Songs is BACK, at least for a moment. Tim and Chris wanted to return with a long-winded (seriously) discussion of the songs of 2024; primarily, which songs could one day be worthy of Hall of Songs consideration? Plus, Tim and Chris talk about the recent countdown of the 885 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century produced by their favorite radio station, 88.5 WXPN FM in Philadelphia. FINALLY, they have a special announcement. GET EXCITED.Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and review...
2025-01-0637 minHall of SongsWe're Back! Part 2: Potential Hall of Songs Nominees of 2024 Part 1Hello music lovers and loyal listeners! Hall of Songs is BACK, at least for a moment. Tim and Chris wanted to return with a long-winded (seriously) discussion of the songs of 2024; primarily, which songs could one day be worthy of Hall of Songs consideration? Plus, Tim and Chris talk about the recent countdown of the 885 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century produced by their favorite radio station, 88.5 WXPN FM in Philadelphia. FINALLY, they have a special announcement. GET EXCITED.Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and review...
2025-01-061h 10Hall of SongsWe're Back! Part 3: Potential Hall of Songs Nominees of 2024 Part 2Hello music lovers and loyal listeners! Hall of Songs is BACK, at least for a moment. Tim and Chris wanted to return with a long-winded (seriously) discussion of the songs of 2024; primarily, which songs could one day be worthy of Hall of Songs consideration? Plus, Tim and Chris talk about the recent countdown of the 885 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century produced by their favorite radio station, 88.5 WXPN FM in Philadelphia. FINALLY, they have a special announcement. GET EXCITED.Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and review...
2025-01-061h 10Hall of Songs2007-10 Veterans Commitee: The Final 4 Nominees + Christmas Songs!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? Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts.apple.c...
2023-12-241h 18Hall of Songs2003-06 Veterans Committee: Shiny Teeth, Drunken Minneapolis Nights, and Other SongsTim 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.Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and r...
2023-09-181h 09Hall of SongsThe Top-12 Songs of 2003! Outkast, Britney, The Killers, and KanyeSettle 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.After listening, head to hallofsongs.com to vote for the songs that you think deserve inclusion in our exclusive Hall of Songs!Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts.apple...
2023-06-051h 47Hall of Songs1999-2002 Veterans Committee: Nominating 4 New Songs ... and Maybe You've Heard of Them All!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 dis...
2023-05-151h 16Hall of Songs2002! A List of Top-12 Songs So Hot ... You May Want to Take Your Clothes OffTim 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.After listening, visit hallofsongs.com to vote for the songs that you think belong in our hall of fame of songs ... the Hall of Songs.Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts.apple.com...
2023-05-011h 53Hall of Songs47th Election Results: Quiet! Hush Ya Mouth as We Present Some Election TotalsCan 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. Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.c...
2023-04-2938 minHall of Songs2001: A Hall of Songs OdysseyHall 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.After listening, visit hallofsongs.com to vote for the songs that you think belong in our hall of fame for songs ... the Hall of Songs.Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts.apple.com...
2023-04-171h 47Hall of SongsHow We Pick Our Nominees: 2000 in (More Than) 60 SongsYou 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.Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http...
2023-03-261h 15Hall of Songs1999! Before Y2K and the End of Civilization, Let's Get Smooth!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)!Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts.apple.c...
2023-03-201h 43Hall of Songs44th Election Results: This Election Cycle Is Killing Me (And I)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. Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hall-of-songs/id1550546067
2023-03-1843 minHall of Songs1995-98 Veterans Committee: More 90s Goodness and, Finally, PhishHall 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.Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.c...
2023-03-061h 20Hall of Songs1998! R&B, Rap, Teen Pop & Millennial Optimism!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!Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com...
2023-02-201h 55Hall of Songs1997! Stacked Year Has Elite Pop, Rock, Dance, Anti-CapitalismWe'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...
2023-02-061h 49Hall of Songs1996! The Future of Pop + R&B and the Rise of Sunny Alt RockWhen 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.Listen to hear our top-12 songs of the year. Then visit hallofsongs.com to vote for what you think are the absolute greatest songs of all-time.Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts.apple...
2023-01-231h 55Hall of Songs1991-94 Veterans Committee: We're Strong Enough to Admit MistakesIt'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.Website: http://www.hallofsongs.c...
2022-12-121h 20Hall of SongsLovers, Losers and Lingerers: Here are 1993's Top-12 Songs!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.After listening, head to hallofsongs.com to vote for the songs you think are the best EVER. Songs from this episode and previous episodes are all vying for the chance to be inducted into the Hall of Songs.
2022-11-131h 47Hall of Songs38th Election Results: Ain't Nuthin' But an Induction Thang, BabyFor 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. Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSo...
2022-11-1130 minHall of Songs1992: Rap's Big Moment, Political Messages ... and We Actually Disagree!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.Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongs
2022-10-311h 47Hall of Songs37th Election Results: A Must-Listen With Plenty to Talk AboutYup, 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.Website: http://www...
2022-10-2952 minHall of Songs1990: Madonna, Mariah Carey, Garth Brooks and More Usher in the 1990s!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.Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and review us on Apple...
2022-09-261h 40Hall of SongsHall of Wrongs: Our Least-Favorite Songs of the 1980sSome 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.Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts...
2022-09-191h 21Hall of SongsChris Molanphy on The Hot 100, Popular Songs, Billy Joel, Garth Brooks + More!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...
2022-09-051h 25Hall of Songs1988! An Historic Year When Pop Expands: Our Top-12 Songs!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...
2022-08-291h 32Hall of Songs33rd Election Results: Come on Down and Get These ResultsHall 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.Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hall-of-songs/id1550546067
2022-08-2740 minHall of Songs1983-86 Veterans Committee: We're Making It Up as We GoSome 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 JonesGenre: Music Commentary, Music HistoryWebsite: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate...
2022-08-081h 26Hall of Songs1986! Dance the Night Away with Our Top-12 SongsWe'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 o...
2022-07-311h 51Hall of Songs31st Election Results: Dreaming of New Members of the Hall of SongsWill 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?Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hall-of-songs/id1550546067
2022-07-2928 minHall of Songs30th Election Results: It Gets Crowded at The Top ...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.Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hall-of-songs/id1550546067
2022-07-1626 minHall of Songs1984! Our Top-12 Songs From the Greatest Pop Culture Year Ever!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.Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!https...
2022-06-271h 37Hall of Songs29th Election Results: The Time Has Come to Induct Our 65th SongLet'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.Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts.apple.com/u...
2022-06-2529 minHall of Songs1983! Fire Up Your Roland TB-303 For the Year's Top-12 SongsThis 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...
2022-06-121h 55Hall of SongsGROUP CHAT: Let's Talk About The Hall of SongsWe'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.Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter...
2022-06-061h 09Hall of Songs1979-82 Veterans Committee: Problematic Dude SongsSelecting 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...
2022-05-161h 18Hall of Songs27th Election Results: One Obvious Inductee, and Then ...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. Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hall-of-songs/id1550546067
2022-05-0730 minHall of Songs1981! Darkness! Choosing Our Top-12 Songs From This Wild YearWelcome 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.Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: h...
2022-04-291h 43Hall of Songs1980! Looking to a Synthesized Future with a New DecadeThe '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...
2022-04-101h 48Hall of Songs25th Election Results: We're Numb After This OutcomeDid 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.Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hall-of-songs/id1550546067
2022-04-0936 minHall of Songs1979! Bad Times? Good Times? This Year, New Voices EmergeWelcome 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....
2022-03-281h 56Hall of Songs24th Election Results: Let's Add Some Drama to This Induction CeremonyIn 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.Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and...
2022-03-2535 minHall of Songs1975-78 Veterans Committee: Waylon and Willie, More Fleetwood Mac + Our Personal PicksIt'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 JonesGenre...
2022-03-201h 13Hall of Songs1978! The Most Fun Episode of Hall of Songs EverWe 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...
2022-03-131h 41Hall of Songs1977! The Year of Music ExcessBig 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 n...
2022-02-271h 32Hall of Songs21st Election Results: One of the Hosts Gets Into the Rant ZoneWell, 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 MalcolmHost: Christopher JonesMusic commentary and music historyWebsite: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http...
2022-02-1233 minHall of Songs1975! Bruce, Bohemians, and The Return of BobFor 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...
2022-01-311h 33Hall of Songs20th Election Results: Our Most Interesting Results Yet + At Least 1 Hall of Songs InducteeIn 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 MalcolmHost: Christopher JonesMusic...
2022-01-3035 minHall of Songs1971-74 Veterans Committee: Rod Stewart, The Isley Brothers + Our Personal PicksEvery 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...
2022-01-231h 18Hall of Songs1974 Hall of Songs Nominees: Welcome The Future of Popular MusicIf 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.Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http...
2022-01-161h 34Hall of Songs19th Election Results: We're Back! Did We Add to Our 42-Song Hall of Songs?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 MalcolmHost: Christopher JonesMusic commentary and music historyWebsite: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http...
2022-01-1425 minHall of Songs1973 Hall of Songs Nominees: The Beginnings of Punk, Disco, and Bruce 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 MalcolmHost: Chris JonesMusic commentary and music historyWebsite: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.co...
2021-12-191h 36Hall of Songs18th Election Results: No Spoilers! But the End is Near For a Few Big Names ...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 MalcolmHost: Christopher JonesMusic commentary and music historyWebsite: http://www.hallofsongs...
2021-12-1836 minHall of Songs1972 Hall of Songs Nominees: Power Pop, Philly Soul, Elton and CarlySubjectively, 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 MalcolmHost: Chris JonesMusic commentary and music historyWebsite...
2021-12-061h 40Hall of Songs17th Election Results: The Most Surprising Cut YetYes, 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 MalcolmHost: Christopher JonesMusic...
2021-12-0429 minHall of SongsThe Hall of Songs All-Time Greatest Albums Are ...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 commentaryHost: Timothy MalcolmHost: Christopher JonesWebsite: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease...
2021-12-021h 27Hall of SongsTalking 'The Last Waltz,' a Thanksgiving TraditionChris 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 MalcolmHost: Chris JonesMusic commentary and music historyWebsite: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www...
2021-11-261h 13Hall of Songs1971 Hall of Songs Nominees: The Greatest Year in 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 ha...
2021-11-211h 44Hall of Songs16th Election Results: Vengeance and VindicationIt'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 MalcolmHost: Christopher JonesMusic commentary and music historyWebsite: http://www.h...
2021-11-2032 minHall of Songs1967-1970 Veterans Committee: The Stones, Simon and Garfunkel + Our Personal Picks"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 JonesGenre: Music Commentary, Music History
2021-11-141h 22Hall of Songs1970 Hall of Songs Nominees: The Last of the Beatles, The Best of Black SabbathWe'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 MalcolmHost: Chris JonesMusic commentary...
2021-11-081h 33Hall of Songs15th Election Results: 2 Hall of Songs Inductees ... 1 HostIt'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 f...
2021-10-3032 minHall of Songs1969 Hall of Songs Nominees: Led Zeppelin, The Jackson 5, and Some Controversy?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 MalcolmHost: Chris Jones
2021-10-181h 38Hall of Songs14th Election Results: Did the Listeners Prove Tim Wrong and Put in The Doors?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 MalcolmHost: Christopher JonesMusic commentary and m...
2021-10-1629 minHall of Songs1968 Hall of Songs Nominees: The Rolling Stones, The Band, and the Return to RootsIn 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. L...
2021-10-041h 29Hall of Songs13th Election Results! Surprises and Real Debate About a Hall of Songs ContenderComing 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 MalcolmHost: Christopher JonesMusic commentary and music historyWebsite: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongs
2021-10-0233 minHall of Songs1967 Hall of Songs Nominees: The Year of Aretha Franklin and Jimi HendrixLists 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 MalcolmHost: Christopher JonesMusic commentary and...
2021-09-201h 35Hall of Songs12th Class Results! A 2nd Beatles Song is in the Hall of SongsThat'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 MalcolmHost: Christopher JonesMusic commentary and music historyWebsite: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter...
2021-09-1836 minHall of Songs1963-1966 Veterans Committee: More Beatles, Plus Petula Clark, The Byrds + Our Personal PicksOK, 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 JonesGenre: Music Commentary, Music HistoryWebsite: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongs
2021-09-131h 09Hall of Songs1966 Hall of Songs Nominees: A Big Beach Boys Year, Plus the Stones, Supremes and ByrdsIt'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 MalcolmHost: Christopher JonesMusic commentary and music historyWebsite: http://www.h...
2021-09-051h 29Hall of Songs11th Class Results! Did 'Satisfaction' Get Into the Hall of Songs?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...
2021-09-0431 minHall of SongsA 32-Minute Bonus Episode About a 33-Minute Phish SongOnce 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)....
2021-09-0132 minHall of Songs1965 Hall of Songs Nominees: The Beatles, Folk Rock, More Motown, and Huge British Hits!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 MalcolmHost: Christopher JonesMusic commentary and music historyWebsite...
2021-08-221h 30Hall of Songs10th Class Results! Could 5 Songs Get Into the Hall of Songs?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 MalcolmHost: Christopher...
2021-08-2028 minHall of Songs1964 Hall of Songs Nominees: The Supremes, Sam Cooke, the British Invasion, and the 'Be My Baby' Influence 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 hi...
2021-08-081h 33Hall of Songs9th Class Results! Bob Dylan is in the Hall of Songs. Who Else?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 MalcolmHost: Christopher JonesMusic commentary and music historyWebsite: http://www.hallofsongs.com
2021-08-0732 minHall of SongsNothing But Beatles: A Bonus Conversation About the Fab FourYes, 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 MalcolmHost: Christopher JonesMusic commentary and music historyWebsite: http...
2021-08-011h 25Hall of Songs1963 Hall of Songs Nominees: The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Motown, Wall of Sound, Bob Dylan! 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 MalcolmHost: Christopher JonesMusic commentary an...
2021-07-251h 28Hall of Songs8th Class Results! Motown Joins the Hall of Songs!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 MalcolmHost: Christopher JonesMusic commentary and educationWebsite: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hall-of-songs/id1550546067
2021-07-2426 minHall of Songs1959-1962 Veterans Committee: Talking James Brown, Bobby Bland, The Drifters, George Jones + Impact of Ray Charles, Roy Orbison, MotownIt'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 JonesGenre: Music CommentaryWebsite: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http...
2021-07-1949 minHall of Songs1962 Hall of Songs Nominees: Beatles, Four Seasons, Ray Charles, and More! 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: @ha...
2021-07-121h 21Hall of Songs7th Class Results! 4 New Hall of Songs Inductees!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 MalcolmHost: Christopher JonesMusic commentary and educationWebsite: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!...
2021-07-1022 minHall of SongsAn Hour on Elvis: A Retrospective with Justin Gausman of TCBCastOne 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.
2021-07-031h 11Hall of Songs1961 Hall of Songs Nominees: Roy Orbison, Dion, Patsy Cline, Elvis, and More! 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 MalcolmHost: Christopher JonesMusic commentary and educationWebsite: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!https://p...
2021-06-281h 21Hall of Songs6th Class Results! A Big Class + A Ray Charles Debate for the Golden VoteIt'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 MalcolmHost: Christopher JonesMusic commentary and educationWebsite: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hall-of-songs...
2021-06-2630 minHall of Songs5th Class Results! Oh No ...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 MalcolmHost: Christopher JonesMusic commentary and educationWebsite: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts...
2021-06-1221 minHall of Songs4th Class Results! Two Quintessential 1950s Tracks are in the Hall of Songs!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 MalcolmHost: Christopher JonesMusic commentary and educationWebsite: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and review us on Apple...
2021-05-2824 minHall of Songs1955-58 Veterans Committee: 3 New Nominees + Talking Elvis Presley, Sam Cooke, Little RichardTim 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.Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts.apple.com/us...
2021-05-2347 minHall of Songs3rd Class Results! Two Songs Make the Hall of Songs!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 MalcolmHost: Christopher JonesMusic commentary and educationWebsite: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hall-of-songs/id1550546067
2021-05-1526 minHall of SongsUndertaking The Dead: Volume 1Join 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.Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongs...
2021-05-1012 minHall of Songs1957 Hall of Songs Nominees: The Year of the Everly Brothers, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Buddy Holly!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.Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hall-of-songs/id1550546067
2021-05-031h 14Hall of Songs2nd Class Results! Which 1956 Song is in the Hall of Songs?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.Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hall-of-songs/id1550546067
2021-05-0125 minHall of Songs1956 Hall of Songs Nominees: An Amazing Year for Elvis Presley, Plus Chuck Berry and Fats Domino!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!Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hall-of-songs/id1550546067
2021-04-191h 12Hall of Songs1st Class Results! Which 1955 Song Is in the Hall of Songs?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.Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hall-of-songs/id1550546067
2021-04-1636 minHall of Songs1951-54 Veterans Committee Meeting; Talking Hank Williams, Elvis Presley, Big Joe TurnerChris 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.Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hall-of-songs/id1550546067
2021-03-2959 minHall of Songs1954 Hall of Songs Nominees: Elvis' First Hit, Plus Big Joe Turner and the First Doo-Wop Hits!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.Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease...
2021-03-221h 08Hall of Songs1953 Hall of Songs Nominees: Ray Charles, the Original 'Hound Dog,' The Drifters, and More!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.Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts...
2021-03-081h 05Hall of Songs1952 Hall of Songs Nominees: Lloyd Price, Billy Ward is Back, Kitty Wells, and More!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.Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!...
2021-02-221h 01Hall of Songs1951 Hall of Songs Nominees: Hank Williams, 'Rocket 88,' Les Paul, and the Birth of Modern MusicIn 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.Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and review...
2021-02-081h 02Hall of SongsIntroduction: Welcome to Hall of SongsSo, 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!Website: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hall-of-songs/id1550546067
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