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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.

12th Class Results! A 2nd Beatles Song is in the Hall of Songs

That’s right: A second Beatles song joins “I Want to Hold Your Hand” in the Hall of Songs. But which is it? “Ticket to Ride”? “Yesterday”? “In My Life”? “Tomorrow Never Knows”?

Plus, another artist gets its second Hall of Songs inductee, and Tim and Chris also discuss the newest version of Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

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Alright. Let’s congratulate the following songs on making the Hall of Songs …

Good Vibrations / The Beach Boys – 78.61%
God Only Knows / The Beach Boys – 74.21%
Yesterday / The Beatles – 70.44%
For What It’s Worth / Buffalo Springfield – 67.92%

Continuing to the next round of voting

In My Life / The Beatles – 64.77% (2nd round)
My Girl / The Temptations – 55.34% (1st round)
When a Man Loves a Woman / Percy Sledge – 53.45% (1st round)
You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ / The Righteous Brothers – 52.20% (3rd round)
Paint It Black / The Rolling Stones – 48.42% (1st round)
The Times They Are a-Changin’ / Bob Dylan – 44.02% (3rd round)
Reach Out I’ll Be There / The Four Tops – 41.50% (1st round)
Ticket to Ride / The Beatles – 40.25% (2nd round)
Mr. Tambourine Man / The Byrds – 39.62% (2nd round)
My Generation / The Who – 35.22% (2nd round)

Eliminated from the ballot

Eight Miles High / The Byrds – 33.33% (1st round)
You Keep Me Hangin’ On / The Supremes – 28.93% (1st round)
Louie Louie / The Kingsmen – 25.78% (4th round)
I’m a Believer / The Monkees – 25.78% (1st round)
I Got You (I Feel Good) / James Brown – 22.64% (1st round)
Tomorrow Never Knows / The Beatles – 19.49% (1st round)
River Deep – Mountain High / Ike and Tina Turner – 18.86% (1st round)
Wild Things / The Troggs – 18.23% (1st round)

1963-1966 Veterans Committee Meeting

OK, maybe we didn’t get it right the first time. This is our chance to right some wrongs.

We nominate a couple songs from the 1963-66 years for the Hall of Songs, including a big-time Beatles record. Plus, we talk about songs that we just plain love from this era, like a trio from Wilson Pickett.

Come back on September 19, 2021, for our episode on 1967. Then, we’ll start voting for the 13th class of the Hall of Songs.

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.

11th 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.

One of those tracks is Bob Dylan’s seminal 1963 recording “Blowin’ in the Wind.” What’s the other What are those songs? Are the Beatles involved? And what about 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.

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Alright. Let’s congratulate the following songs on making the Hall of Songs …

(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction / The Rolling Stones – 85.71%
Like a Rolling Stone / Bob Dylan – 82.14%
California Dreamin’ / The Mamas and the Papas – 67.85%

Continuing to the next round of voting

Yesterday / The Beatles – 62.5% (1st round)
My Girl / The Temptations – 58.92% (1st round)
In My Life / The Beatles – 58.92% (1st round)
You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ / The Righteous Brothers – 55.35% (2nd round)
My Generation / The Who – 55.35% (1st round)
Ticket to Ride / The Beatles – 53.57% (1st round)
Mr. Tambourine Man – 50% (1st round)
The Times They Are a-Changin’ – 44.64% (2nd round)
Louie Louie / The Kingsmen – 42.85% (3rd round)
I Got You (I Feel Good) / James Brown – 37.5% (1st round)

Eliminated from the ballot

Twist and Shout / The Beatles – 33.92% (3rd round)
A Hard Day’s Night / The Beatles – 33.92% (2nd round)
The Tracks of My Tears / The Miracles – 30.35% (1st round)
Wonderful World / Sam Cooke – 21.42% (6th round)
Where Did Our Love Go / The Supremes – 21.42% (2nd round)
Gloria / Them – 21.42% (2nd round)
Leader of the Pack / The Shangri-Las – 14.28% (2nd round)
Wooly Bully / Sam Sham & The Pharaohs – 8.92% (1st round)

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.

10th 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.”

One of those tracks is Bob Dylan’s seminal 1963 recording “Blowin’ in the Wind.” What’s the other 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?

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Alright. Let’s congratulate the following songs on making the Hall of Songs …

Dancing in the Street / Martha and the Vandellas – 76.92%
A Change is Gonna Come / Sam Cooke – 73.07%
The House of the Rising Sun / The Animals – 69.23%
I Want to Hold Your Hand / The Beatles – 69.23%
You Really Got Me / The Kinks – 69.23%

Continuing to the next round of voting

You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ / The Righteous Brothers – 61.53% (1st round)
Louie Louie / The Kingsmen – 50% (2nd round)
The Times They Are a-Changin’ – 46.15% (1st round)
Where Did Our Love Go / The Supremes – 46.15% (1st round)
Leader of the Pack / The Shangri-Las – 42.30% (1st round)
Gloria / Them – 42.30% (1st round)
Wonderful World / Sam Cooke – 38.46% (5th round)
Twist and Shout / The Beatles – 38.46% (2nd round)
A Hard Day’s Night / The Beatles – 38.46% (1st round)

Eliminated from the ballot

Runaway / Del Shannon – 30.76% (4th round)
Surfin’ USA / The Beach Boys – 30.76% (2nd round)
She Loves You / The Beatles – 30.76% (2nd round)
Rag Doll / The Four Seasons – 30.76% (1st round)
Only the Lonely / Roy Orbison – 26.92% (5th round)
In My Room / The Beach Boys – 26.92% (2nd round)
Don’t Worry Baby / The Beach Boys – 23.07% (1st round)
Tutti Frutti / Little Richard – 19.23% (10th round)
Heat Wave / Martha and the Vandellas – 19.23% (2nd round)
Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) / Darlene Love – 3.84% (2nd round)

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.

9th 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?

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Alright. Let’s congratulate the following songs on making the Hall of Songs …

Blowin’ in the Wind / Bob Dylan – 71.42%
Be My Baby / The Ronettes – 67.85%

Continuing to the next round of voting

She Loves You / The Beatles – 60.71% (1st round)
I Want to Hold Your Hand / The Beatles – 57.14% (1st round)
Louie Louie / The Kingsmen – 50% (1st round)
Runaway / Del Shannon – 46.42% (3rd round)
Surfin’ USA / The Beach Boys – 46.42% (1st round)
Twist and Shout / The Beatles – 42.85% (1st round)
In My Room / The Beach Boys – 42.85% (1st round)
Only the Lonely / Roy Orbison – 39.28% (4th round)
Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) / Darlene Love – 39.28% (1st round)
Tutti Frutti / Little Richard – 35.71% (9th round)
Wonderful World / Sam Cooke – 35.71% (4th round)
Heat Wave / Martha and the Vandellas – 35.71% (1st round)

Eliminated from the ballot

Wake Up Little Susie / The Everly Brothers – 28.57% (7th round)
Green Onions / Booker T & The M.G.’s – 28.57% (2nd round)
Georgia on My Mind / Ray Charles – 25% (4th round)
I Fall to Pieces / Patsy Cline – 25% (3rd round)
Up on the Roof / The Drifters – 25% (1st round)
That’ll Be the Day / The Crickets – 21.42% (7th round)
The Wanderer / Dion – 21.42% (3rd round)
Love Me Do / The Beatles – 21.42% (2nd round)
You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me / The Miracles – 17.85% (2nd round)
Sherry / The Four Seasons – 14.28% (2nd round)
Fingertips Pts. 1 & 2 (Live) / Stevie Wonder – 14.28% (1st round)
It’s All Right / The Impressions – 14.28% (1st round)
You Don’t Know Me / Ray Charles – 10.71% (2nd round)
She Thinks I Still Care / George Jones – 10.71% (1st round)
Mack the Knife / Bobby Darin – 7.14% (5th round)
Think / James Brown and the Famous Flames – 7.14% (1st round)
Turn on Your Lovelight / Bobby Bland – 7.14% (1st round)

8th 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!

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Alright. Let’s congratulate the following song on making the Hall of Songs …

Do You Love Me / The Contours – 70.58%

Continuing to the next round of voting

Georgia on My Mind / Ray Charles – 58.82% (3rd round)
Only the Lonely / Roy Orbison – 58.82% (3rd round)
Wake Up Little Susie / The Everly Brothers – 58.82% (6th round)
Runaway / Del Shannon – 52.94% (2nd round)
That’ll Be the Day / The Crickets – 52.94% (5th round)
Green Onions / Booker T & The M.G.’s – 52.94% (1st round)
You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me / The Miracles – 52.94% (1st round)
I Fall to Pieces / Patsy Cline – 47.05% (2nd round)
Tutti Frutti / Little Richard – 47.05% (8th round)
Wonderful World / Sam Cooke – 47.05% (3rd round)
Love Me Do / The Beatles – 47.05% (1st round)
The Wanderer / Dion – 41.17% (2nd round)
Sherry / The Four Seasons – 41.17% (1st round)
Mack the Knife / Bobby Darin – 35.29% (4th round)
You Don’t Know Me / Ray Charles – 35.29% (1st round)

Eliminated from the ballot

Runaround Sue La Bamba / Ritchie Valens – 29.41% (5th round)
Please Mr. Postman / The Marvelettes – 23.52% (2nd round)
I Can’t Stop Loving You / Ray Charles – 23.52% (1st round)
Miserlou / Dick Dale and the Del-Tones – 17.64% (1st round)
If I Had a Hammer / Peter, Paul and Mary – 17.64% (1st round)
The Loco-Motion / Little Eva – 11.76% (1st round)
Telstar / The Tornados – 11.76% (1st round)
He’s a Rebel / The Crystals – 11.76% (1st round)