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1973 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.

After listening to our nominees, VOTE for the greatest songs of all time! Songs from 1973, plus tunes from 1972, ’71, ’70, ’69, ’68 and ’67 are up for a shot to make the Hall of Songs! Vote now and come back on December 17 to find out which song or songs get in!

Our 1973 nominees:

“Dixie Chicken” as performed by Little Feat
- Written by Lowell George and Fred Martin; recorded late 1972; released January 1973
“Ooh La La” as performed by Faces
- Written by Ronnie Lane and Ronnie Wood; recorded January 1973; released March 1973
“Let’s Get It On” as performed by Marvin Gaye
- Written by Marvin Gaye and Ed Townsend; recorded March 1973; released June 1973
“I Can’t Stand the Rain” as performed by Ann Peebles
- Written by Ann Peebles, Don Bryant and Bernard Miller; recorded spring 1973; released July 1973
“Personality Crisis” as performed by New York Dolls
- Written by David Johansen and Johnny Thunders; recorded April 1973; released July 1973
“Midnight Train to Georgia” as performed by Gladys Knight and the Pips
- Written by Jim Weatherly; recorded summer 1973; released August 1973
“Living For the City” as performed by Stevie Wonder
- Written by Stevie Wonder; recorded spring 1973; released August 1973
“Free Bird” as performed by Lynyrd Skynyrd
- Written by Allen Collins and Ronnie Van Zant; recorded April 1973; released August 1973
“Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” as performed by Elton John
- Written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin; recorded May 1973; released September 1973
“Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)” as performed by Bruce Springsteen
- Written by Bruce Springsteen; recorded summer 1973; released September 1973
“Jolene” as performed by Dolly Parton
- Written by Dolly Parton; recorded May 1973; released October 1973
“TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)” as performed by MFSB
- Written by Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff; recorded summer 1973; released late 1973

Listen to the full episode for more, and then vote for the songs that you think are the greatest of all-time. Scroll down or click here to vote. Then, come back on December 31, 2021 to find out the voting results, and January 2, 2022 for our discussion on 1974.

1972 Hall of Songs Nominees: Power Pop, Philly Soul, Elton and Carly

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?

After listening, VOTE for the greatest songs of all time! Songs from 1972, plus tunes from 1971, ’70, ’69, ’68 and ’67 are up for a shot to make the Hall of Songs! Vote now and come back on December 17 to find out which song or songs get in!

Our 1972 nominees:

“Go All the Way” as performed by Raspberries
- Written by Eric Carmen; recorded early 1972; released April 1972
“Rocket Man” as performed by Elton John
- Written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin; recorded January 1972; released April 1972
“Lean on Me” as performed by Bill Withers
- Written by Bill Withers; recorded early 1972; released April 1972
“Thirteen” as performed by Big Star
- Written by Alex Chilton and Chris Bell; recorded late 1971; released April 1972
“I Can See Clearly Now” as performed by Johnny Nash
- Written by Johnny Nash; recorded late 1971; released June 1972
“The Harder They Come” as performed by Jimmy Cliff
- Written by Jimmy Cliff; recorded early 1972; released July 1972
“Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone” as performed by The Temptations
- Written by Barrett Strong and Norman Whitfield; recorded June 1972; released July 1972
“Back Stabbers” as performed by The O’Jays
- Written by Leon Huff, Gene McFadden and John Whitehead; recorded spring 1972; released August 1972
“Superstition” as performed by Stevie Wonder
- Written by Stevie Wonder; recorded summer 1972; released October 1972
“You Are the Sunshine of My Life” as performed by Stevie Wonder
- Written by Al green, Willie Mitchell and Al Jackson Jr.; recorded summer 1972; released October 1972
“Walk on the Wild Side” as performed by Lou Reed
- Written by Lou Reed; recorded August 1972; released November 1972
“You’re So Vain” as performed by Carly Simon
- Written by Carly Simon; recorded summer 1972; released November 1971

Listen to the full episode for more, and then vote for the songs that you think are the greatest of all-time. Scroll down or click here to vote. Then, come back on December 17, 2021 to find out the voting results, and December 19, 2021 for our discussion on 1973.

1971 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.

After listening, VOTE for the greatest songs of all time! Songs from 1971, plus tunes from 1970, ’69, ’68 and ’67 are up for a shot to make the Hall of Songs! Vote now and come back on December 3 to find out which song or songs get in!

Our 1971 nominees:

“Angel From Montgomery” as performed by John Prine
- Written by John Prine; recorded winter 1970; released January 1971
“What’s Going On” as performed by Marvin Gaye
- Written by Al Cleveland, Renaldo Benson and Marvin Gaye; recorded summer 1970; released January 1971
“Ain’t No Sunshine” as performed by Bill Withers
- Written by Bill Withers; recorded spring 1971; released May 1971
“River” as performed by Joni Mitchell
- Written by Joni Mitchell; recorded spring 1970; released June 1971
“Won’t Get Fooled Again” as performed by The Who
- Written by Pete Townshend; recorded May 1971; released June 1971
“Baba O’Riley” as performed by The Who
- Written by Pete Townshend; recorded April 1971; released August 1971
“Imagine” as performed by John Lennon
- Written by John Lennon; recorded spring 1971; released September 1971
“Family Affair” as performed by Sly and the Family Stone
- Written by Sly Stone; recorded spring 1970; released October 1971
“Without You” as performed by Harry Nilsson
- Written by Pete Ham and Tom Evans; recorded summer 1971; released October 1970
“Let’s Stay Together” as performed by Al Green
- Written by Al green, Willie Mitchell and Al Jackson Jr.; recorded summer 1971; released November 1971
“Stairway to Heaven” as performed by Led Zeppelin
- Written by Jimmy Page and Robert Plant; recorded December 1970; released November 1971
“Life on Mars?” as performed by David Bowie
- Written by David Bowie; recorded summer 1971; released December 1971

Listen to the full episode for more, and then vote for the songs that you think are the greatest of all-time. Scroll down or click here to vote. Then, come back on November 19, 2021 to find out the voting results, and November 21, 2021 for our discussion on 1971.

1970 Hall of Songs Nominees: The Last of the Beatles, The Best of Black Sabbath

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.

After listening, VOTE for the greatest songs of all time! Songs from 1970, plus tunes from 1969, ’68, ’67, ’66, and ’65 are up for a shot to make the Hall of Songs! Vote now and come back on November 19 to find out which song or songs get in!

Our 1970 nominees:

“Fire and Rain” as performed by James Taylor
- Written by James Taylor; recorded December 1969; released February 1970
“Big Yellow Taxi” as performed by Joni Mitchell
- Written by Joni Mitchell; recorded January 1970; released April 1970
“Let it Be” as performed by The Beatles
- Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney; recorded January 1969; released May 1970
“War” as performed by Edwin Starr
- Written by Barrett Strong and Norman Whitfield; recorded May 1970; released June 1970
“Ohio” as performed by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
- Written by Neil Young; recorded May 1970; released June 1970
“Lola” as performed by The Kinks
- Written by Ray Davies; recorded April 1970; released June 1970
“Paranoid” as performed by Black Sabbath
- Written by Tommy Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward; recorded June 1970; released August 1970
“I’ll Be There” as performed by The Jackson 5
- Written by Berry Gordy, Bob West, Willie Hutch and Hal Davis; recorded June 1970; released August 1970
“Iron Man” as performed by Black Sabbath
- Written by Tommy Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward; recorded June 1970; released September 1970
“Move on Up” as performed by Curtis Mayfield
- Written by Curtis Mayfield; recorded June 1970; released September 1970
“Sweet Jane” as performed by The Velvet Underground
- Written by Lou Reed; recorded June 1970; released November 1970
“Layla” as performed by Derek and the Dominos
- Written by Eric Clapton and Jim Gordon; recorded September 1970; released November 1970

1969 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, VOTE for the greatest songs of all time! Songs from 1969, plus tunes from 1968, ’67, ’66, and ’65 are up for a shot to make the Hall of Songs! Vote now and come back on October 29 to find out which song or songs get in!

Our 1969 nominees:

“Proud Mary” as performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival
- Written by John Fogerty; recorded late 1968; released January 1969
“Both Sides, Now” as performed by Joni Mitchell
- Written by Joni Mitchell; recorded late 1968; released May 1969
“Suite: Judy Blue Eyes” as performed by Crosby, Stills & Nash
- Written by Stephen Stills; recorded February 1969; released May 1969
“Walk On By” as performed by Isaac Hayes
- Written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David; recorded early 1969; released June 1969
“I Wanna Be Your Dog” as performed by The Stooges
- Written by Dave Alexander, Ron Asheton, Scott Asheton and Iggy Pop; recorded April 1969; released July 1969
“Suspicious Minds” as performed by Elvis Presley
- Written by Mark James; recorded January 1969; released August 1969
“Here Comes the Sun” as performed by The Beatles
- Written by George Harrison; recorded July 1969; released September 1969
“Fortunate Son” as performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival
- Written by John Fogerty; recorded August 1969; released October 1969
“I Want You Back” as performed by The Jackson 5
- Written by Berry Gordy, Freddie Pirren, Alphonso Mizell and Deke Richards; recorded July 1969; released October 1969
“Heartbreaker” as performed by Led Zeppelin
- Written by John Bonham, John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant; recorded summer 1969; released October 1969
“Gimme Shelter” as performed by The Rolling Stones
- Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards; recorded February 1969; released December 1969
“Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)” as performed by Sly and the Family Stone
- Written by Sly Stone; recorded late 1969; released December 1969

Listen to the full episode for more, and then vote for the songs that you think are the greatest of all-time. Scroll down or click here to vote. Then, come back on October 29, 2021 to find out the voting results, and October 31, 2021 for our discussion on 1970.

1968 Hall of Songs Nominees: The Rolling Stones, The Band, and the Return to Roots

We’re returning to our roots in this episode of Hall of Songs.

We talk about 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.

After listening, VOTE for the greatest songs of all time! Songs from 1968, plus tunes from 1967, ’66, and ’65 are up for a shot to make the Hall of Songs! Vote now and come back on October 15 to find out which song or songs get in!

Our 1968 nominees:

“(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” as performed by Otis Redding
- Written by Otis Redding and Steve Cropper; recorded December 1967; released January 1968
“Mrs. Robinson” as performed by Simon & Garfunkel
- Written by Paul Simon; recorded February 1968; released April 1968
“The Weight” as performed by The Band
- Written by Robbie Robertson; recorded January 1968; released August 1968
“Street Fighting Man” as performed by The Rolling Stones
- Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards; recorded May 1968; released August 1968
“Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud” as performed by James Brown
- Written by James Brown and Alfred Ellis; recorded August 1968; released August 1968
“Piece of My Heart” as performed by Big Brother and the Holding Company
- Written by Jerry Ragovoy and Bert Berns; recorded March 1968; released August 1968
“Hey Jude” as performed by The Beatles
- Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney; recorded August 1968; released August 1968
“All Along the Watchtower” as performed by The Jimi Hendrix Experience
- Written by Bob Dylan; recorded summer 1968; released September 1968
“Israelites” as performed by Desmond Dekker and the Aces
- Written by Desmond Dekker and Leslie Kong; recorded summer 1968; released October 1968
“I Heard it Through the Grapevine” as performed by Marvin Gaye
- Written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong; recorded spring 1967; released October 1968
“Everyday People” as performed by Sly and the Family Stone
- Written by Sly Stone; recorded summer 1968; released November 1968
“Sympathy For the Devil” as performed by The Rolling Stones
- Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards; recorded June 1968; released December 1968

Listen to the full episode for more, and then vote for the songs that you think are the greatest of all-time. Scroll down or click here to vote. Then, come back on October 15, 2021 to find out the voting results, and October 18, 2021 for our discussion on 1969.

1967 Hall of Songs Nominees: The Year of Aretha Franklin and Jimi Hendrix

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.

After listening, VOTE for the greatest songs of all time! Songs from 1967, plus tunes from 1966, ’65 and ’64 are up for a shot to make the Hall of Songs! Vote now and come back on October 1 to find out which song or songs get in!

Our 1967 nominees:

“Light My Fire” as performed by The Doors
- Written by Ray Manzarek, John Densmore, Robby Krieger and Jim Morrison; recorded August 1966; released January 1967
“Ruby Tuesday” as performed by The Rolling Stones
- Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards; recorded December 1966; released January 1966
“Strawberry Fields Forever” as performed by The Beatles
- Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney; recorded December 1966; released February 1967
“Purple Haze” as performed by The Jimi Hendrix Experience
- Written by Jimi Hendrix; recorded January 1967; released March 1967
“Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” as performed by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
- Written by Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson; recorded December 1966; released April 1967
“Respect” as performed by Aretha Franklin
- Written by Otis Redding; recorded February 1967; released April 1967
“Waterloo Sunset” as performed by The Kinks
- Written by Ray Davies; recorded April 1967; released May 1967
“A Whiter Shade of Pale” as performed by Procol Harum
- Written by Keith Reid, Gary Brooker and Matthew Fisher; recorded April 1967; released May 1967
“A Day in the Life” as performed by The Beatles
- Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney; recorded February 1967; released May 1967
“Brown Eyed Girl” as performed by Van Morrison
- Written by Van Morrison; recorded March 1967; released June 1967
“Ode to Billie Joe” as performed by Bobbie Gentry
- Written by Bobbie Gentry; recorded March 1967; released July 1967
“(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” as performed by Aretha Franklin
- Written by Gerry Goffin, Carole King and Jerry Wexler; recorded summer 1967; released September 1967

Listen to the full episode for more, and then vote for the songs that you think are the greatest of all-time. Scroll down or click here to vote. Then, come back on October 1, 2021 to find out the voting results, and October 3, 2021 for our discussion on 1967.

1966 Hall of Songs Nominees: A Big Beach Boys Year, Plus the Stones, Supremes and Byrds

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?

After listening, VOTE for the greatest songs of all time! Songs from 1966, plus tunes from 1965, ’64 and ’63 are up for a shot to make the Hall of Songs! Vote now and come back on September 17 to find out which song or songs get in!

Our 1966 nominees:

“Eight Miles High” as performed by The Byrds
- Written by Gene Clark, Jim McGuinn and David Crosby; recorded January 1966; released March 1965
“When a Man Loves a Woman” as performed by Percy Sledge
- Written by Calvin Lewis and Andrew Wright; recorded February 1966; released March 1966
“Wild Thing” as performed by The Troggs
- Written by Chip Taylor; recorded early 1966; released April 1966
“Paint It Black” as performed by The Rolling Stones
- Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards; recorded March 1966; released May 1966
“River Deep-Mountain High” as performed by Ike & Tina Turner
- Written by Phil Spector, Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich; recorded March 1966; released May 1966
“God Only Knows” as performed by The Beach Boys
- Written by Brian Wilson and Tony Asher; recorded March-April 1966; released July 1966
“Tomorrow Never Knows” as performed by The Beatles
- Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney; recorded April 1966; released August 1966
“Reach Out I’ll Be There” as performed by The Four Tops
- Written by Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland; recorded summer 1966; released September 1966
“Good Vibrations” as performed by The Beach Boys
- Written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love; recorded February-September 1966; released October 1966
“You Keep Me Hangin’ On” as performed by The Supremes
- Written by Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland; recorded June-August 1966; released October 1966
“I’m a Believer” as performed by The Monkees
- Written by Neil Diamond; recorded October 1966; released November 1966
“For What It’s Worth” as performed by Buffalo Springfield
- Written by Stephen Stills; recorded December 1966; released December 1966

Listen to the full episode for more, and then vote for the songs that you think are the greatest of all-time. Scroll down or click here to vote. Then, come back on September 17, 2021 to find out the voting results, and September 19, 2021 for our discussion on 1966.

1965 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.

After listening, VOTE for the greatest songs of all time! Songs from 1965, plus tunes from 1964, ’63 and ’60, are up for a shot to make the Hall of Songs! Vote now and come back on September 3 to find out which song or songs get in!

Our 1965 nominees:

“My Girl'” as performed by The Temptations
- Written by Smokey Robinson and Ronald White; recorded fall 1964; released January 1965
“Wooly Bully” as performed by Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs
- Written by Domingo Samudio; recorded January 1965; released March 1965
“Ticket to Ride” as performed by The Beatles
- Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney; recorded February 1965; released April 1965
“Mr. Tambourine Man” as performed by The Byrds
- Written by Bob Dylan; recorded January 1965; released April 1965
“(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” as performed by The Rolling Stones
- Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards; recorded May 1965; released June 1965
“The Tracks of My Tears” as performed by The Miracles
- Written by Smokey Robinson, Warren Moore, and Marvin Tarplin; recorded spring 1965; released June 1965
“Like a Rolling Stone” as performed by Bob Dylan
- Written by Bob Dylan; recorded June 1965; released July 1965
“Yesterday” as performed by The Beatles
- Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney; recorded June 1965; released August 1965
“My Generation” as performed by The Who
- Written by Pete Townshend; recorded October 1965; released October 1965
“I Got You (I Feel Good)” as performed by James Brown
- Written by James Brown; recorded May 1965; released October 1965
“In My Life” as performed by The Beatles
- Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney; recorded October 1965; released December 1965
“California Dreamin'” as performed by The Mamas and the Papas
- Written by John Phillips and Michelle Phillips; recorded November 1965; released December 1965

Listen to the full episode for more, and then vote for the songs that you think are the greatest of all-time. Scroll down or click here to vote. Then, come back on September 3, 2021 to find out the voting results, and September 5, 2021 for our discussion on 1966.

1964 Hall of Songs Nominees: The Supremes, Sam Cooke, the British Invasion, and the ‘Be My Baby’ Influence

In 1964, everyone in popular music was trying to raise their game.

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.

After listening, VOTE for the greatest songs of all time! Songs from 1964, plus tunes from 1963, 61, ’60 and ’55, are up for a shot to make the Hall of Songs! Vote now and come back on August 20 to find out which song or songs get in!

Our 1964 nominees:

“The Times They Are-A Changin'” as performed by Bob Dylan
- Written by Bob Dylan; recorded October 1963; released January 1964
“A Change is Gonna Come” as performed by Sam Cooke
- Written by Sam Cooke; recorded January 1964; released February 1964
“Don’t Worry Baby” as performed by The Beach Boys
- Written by Brian Wilson and Roger Christian; recorded January 1964; released May 1964
“Rag Doll” as performed by The Four Seasons
- Written by Bob Gaudio and Bob Crewe; recorded spring 1964; released June 1964
“Where Did Our Love Go” as performed by The Supremes
- Written by Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland; recorded April 1964; released June 1964
“House of the Rising Sun” as performed by The Animals
- Traditional song, arrangement by Alan Price; recorded May 1964; released June 1964
“A Hard Day’s Night” as performed by The Beatles
- Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney; recorded April 1964; released July 1964
“Dancing in the Street” as performed by Martha and the Vandellas
- Written by Marvin Gaye, William Stevenson and Ivy Jo Hunter; recorded June 1964; released July 1964
“You Really Got Me” as performed by The Kinks
- Written by Ray Davies; recorded July 1964; released August 1964
“Leader of the Pack” as performed by The Shangri-Las
- Written by George Morton, Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich; recorded July 1964; released September 1964
“You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin'” as performed by The Righteous Brothers
- Written by Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil and Phil Spector; recorded October 1964; released November 1964
“Gloria” as performed by Them
- Written by Van Morrison; recorded April 1964; released December 1964

Listen to the full episode for more, and then vote for the songs that you think are the greatest of all-time. Scroll down or click here to vote. Then, come back on August 20, 2021 to find out the voting results, and August 22, 2021 for our discussion on 1965.