27th 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. 

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Full results coming soon!

26th Election Results! 1 Host, Multiple Hall of Songs Inductees

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.

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25th Election Results! We’re Numb After This Outcome

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.

Songs by artists including Bill Withers; Chic; Blondie; Pink Floyd; The Cars; The Clash; and The Police – among others – are vying for Hall of Songs supremacy. Find out here how the voting shook out.

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24th Election Results! Let’s Add Some Drama to This Induction Ceremony

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.

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23rd Election Results! Do the Voters Give the People What They Want?

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.

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1975! Bruce, Bohemians, and the Return of Bob

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.  Then, VOTE for the greatest songs of all time! Songs from 1975, plus tunes from 1974, ’73, ’72, ’71, ’70 and ’69 are up for a shot to make the Hall of Songs! Vote now and come back on February 11 to find out which song or songs get in!

Our 1975 nominees:

  • “Tangled Up in Blue” as performed by Bob Dylan
    • Written by Bob Dylan; recorded December 1974; released January 1975
  • “Shining Star” as performed by Earth, Wind & Fire
    • Written by Maurice White, Larry Dunn and Philip Bailey; recorded September 1974; released January 1975
  • “Get Down Tonight” as performed by KC and the Sunshine Band
    • Written by Harry Wayne Casey and Richard Finch; recorded late 1974; released February 1975
  • “I’m Not in Love” as performed by 10cc
    • Written by Eric Stewart and Graham Gouldman; recorded late 1974; released March 1975
  • “Sweet Emotion” as performed by Aerosmith
    • Written by Steven Tyler and Tom Hamilton; recorded March 1975; released April 1975
  • “Thunder Road” as performed by Bruce Springsteen
    • Written by Bruce Springsteen; recorded July 1975; released August 1975
  • “Born to Run'” as performed by Bruce Springsteen
    • Written by Bruce Springsteen; recorded August 1974; released August 1975
  • “Love to Love You Baby” as performed by Donna Summer
    • Written by Donna Summer, Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte; recorded June 1975; released August 1975
  • “Wish You Were Here” as performed by Pink Floyd
    • Written by Roger Waters and David Gilmour; recorded early 1975; released September 1975
  • “Crazy on You” as performed by Heart
    • Written by Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson; recorded August 1975; released September 1975
  • “Bohemian Rhapsody” as performed by Queen
    • Written by Freddie Mercury; recorded August 1975; released October 1975
  • “Gloria” as performed by Patti Smith
    • Written by Patti Smith and Van Morrison; recorded September 1975; released November 1975

Listen to the full episode for more, and then vote for the songs that you think are the greatest of all-time. Scroll down to vote. Then, come back on February 11, 2022 to find out the voting results, and February 13, 2022 for our discussion on 1976.

Bonus: Introducing Kevin Goldstein, the Hall of Songs Palate Cleanser 

In this bonus episode, we welcome in Kevin Goldstein, baseball writer (fangraphs.com) and podcaster (Chin Music, blogs.fangraphs.com/category/chin-music). (Twitter: @Kevin_Goldstein)

Goldstein 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.

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!