56th Election Results: Adele, Kelly Clarkson, Pink … and the Last Hall of Songs Election?

Well, this may very well be the end. After more than 50 elections, going through nearly 60 years of music, Hall of Songs has reached — possibly — its final election. 

Songs by artists such as Pink, Adele, Robyn, Kanye West and more are up for Hall of Songs induction. What will make it? What won’t? And what will get no votes at all?

Listen now to find out the results!

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2007-10 Veterans Committee: 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? 

After listening to Tim and Chris, VOTE for the greatest songs of all time! Songs from 2010, plus tunes from 2009, ’08, ’07 and ’03 are up for a shot to make the Hall of Songs! VOTE BELOW and come back on January 5, 2024, to find out which song or songs get in!

55th Election Results: Gaga, UGK, Adele, and the 0-Votes Club

As we head toward the end of Hall of Songs’ voting timeline, we see if big names like Lady Gaga, Adele, Jay-Z, Miley Cyrus and Drake have what it takes to put a song into the pantheon. Plus, we induct a new member into our 0-Votes Club (thanks, listeners).

More than 120 songs are now part of the Hall, so listen now to find out the results of our latest election.

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54th Election Results: Kings of Leon! And a Bunch of Other Artists

Yes, that’s right: KINGS OF LEON is up for Hall of Songs induction. Did one of the greatest bands ever make our pantheon of popular music?

More than 120 songs are now part of the Hall, so listen now to find out the results of our latest election. Remember, voters: It’s your fault.

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2008! Massive Pop Talents Go For Hall of Songs Glory

It’s 2008 in Hall of Songs land, and we have our picks for the top-12 songs from this year of indie rock, dance pop, rap, folk rock, and more.

In fact, you’re going to hear some very familiar folks in this episode, as 2008 marks a big year for several of the biggest names in 21st century pop music. 

After listening to Tim and Chris, VOTE for the greatest songs of all time! Songs from 2008, plus tunes from 2007, ’05 and ’03 are up for a shot to make the Hall of Songs! VOTE BELOW and come back on November 24, 2023, to find out which song or songs get in!

53rd Election Results! 28 Songs of the 2000s Jockey for Position

It’s a huge ballot this time out, with 28 songs vying to be part of the pantheon of music, the Hall of Songs. Did we get any inductees? Did the total get past 120?

Listen now as Tim and Chris go over a host of 2000s songs up for induction, including big hits by Beyonce, Flo-Rida, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Mariah Carey and Gnarls Barkley, plus indelible confections by Fountains of Wayne, Sufjan Stevens and Silversun Pickups, among many other tunes.

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2007! We Celebrate the iPhone, Love Songs, and Um-ba-rellas

After what seems like years between episodes in the Hall of Songs timeline, we’ve finally returned to a more normal schedule with 2007! 

Behold a year of um-ba-rellas, love songs (which we’re not gonna write to you), and paper planes. New and young stars take the stage, while only a few nominees from the past return with bangers. In all, we present the 12 songs we think were tops in the year the iPhone was born.

After listening to Tim and Chris, VOTE for the greatest songs of all time! Songs from 2007, plus tunes from 2006, ’05, ’04 and ’03 are up for a shot to make the Hall of Songs! VOTE BELOW and come back on November 3, 2023, to find out which song or songs get in!

52nd Election Results! Is it Time For 120 Inductees?

We’re back! Hall of Songs returns after another considerable break with our newest election results show. Several songs from the mid-2000s vied for the opportunity to reach our pantheon of songs, now at 119. Did we get to 120?

Up for induction are songs like “Crazy” by Gnarls Barkley, “Rehab” by Amy Winehouse,” “We Belong Together” by Mariah Carey, and “Hung Up” by Madonna. Each has made their case, you voted for your choices, and now we have numbers to report.

Listen now to find out the results!

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Full results coming soon!

2003-06 Veterans Committee: Shiny Teeth, Drunken Minneapolis Nights, and Other Songs

Tim and Chris are back to discuss the music of the years 2003-06. It’s a veterans committee episode, in which the pair select four songs from the era for Hall of Songs nomination. 

And what songs are they? You’ll just have to listen to find out!

Plus, Tim and Chris will dive deeper into the music of 2003-06 and reminisce about center-of-the-aisle modern rock, British crooners, and the most underrated R&B star of the time.

2006! The A.T. Era Begins with a Year of Crazy Songs

What is the A.T. Era? You’ll find out in this episode of Hall of Songs, chronicling 2006. Tim and Chris nominate some hugely popular songs (a bevy of No. 1 hits) plus a couple more notable tunes on the fringes of the charts. It’s a great mix of massive names and intriguing newcomers joining the ballot.

After listening, head to hallofsongs.com to vote for the songs that you think deserve inclusion in our exclusive Hall of Songs!

After listening to Tim and Chris, VOTE for the greatest songs of all time! Songs from 2006, plus tunes from 2005 and ’04 are up for a shot to make the Hall of Songs! VOTE BELOW and come back on September 8, 2023, to find out which song or songs get in!