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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.

Okay. Don’t scroll if you want to be spoiled.

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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)

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.

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.

1963 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.

This is the year when music changes throughout the world. Early rock ‘n’ roll and rhythm and blues gets pushed aside for an even louder, more exciting sound. Whether it’s impeccable studio polish or, finally, really good young musicians who sing and write their own tunes, what comes out from the radio speakers is truly wondrous.

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.

After listening, VOTE for the greatest songs of all time! Songs from 1963, plus tunes from 1962, 61, ’60, ’59, ’57, and ’55, are up for a shot to make the Hall of Songs! Vote now and come back on August 6 to find out which song or songs get in!

Our 1963 nominees:

“Surfin’ USA” as performed by The Beach Boys
- Written by Brian Wilson and Chuck Berry; recorded January 1963; released March 1963
“Twist and Shout” as performed by The Beatles
- Written by Bert Berns and Phil Medley; recorded February 1963; released March 1963
“Louie Louie” as performed by The Kingsmen
- Written by Richard Berry; recorded April 1963; released May 1963
“Fingertips – Parts 1/2 (Live)” as performed by Stevie Wonder
- Written by Clarence Paul and Henry Cosby; recorded May 1963; released May 1963
“Heat Wave” as performed by Martha and the Vandellas
- Written by Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland; recorded June 1963; released July 1963
“Be My Baby” as performed by The Ronettes
- Written by Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich and Phil Spector; recorded July 1963; released August 1963
“Blowin’ in the Wind” as performed by Bob Dylan
- Written by Bob Dylan; recorded July 1962; released August 1963
“She Loves You” as performed by The Beatles
- Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney; recorded July 1963; released August 1963
“In My Room” as credited to by The Beach Boys
- Written by Brian Wilson and Gary Usher; recorded July 1963; released October 1963
“It’s All Right” as performed by The Impressions
- Written by Curtis Mayfield; recorded summer 1963; released October 1963
“Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” as performed by Darlene Love
- Written by Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich and Phil Spector; recorded September 1963; released November 1963
“I Want to Hold Your Hand” as performed by The Beatles
- Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney; recorded October 1963; released November 1963

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 8, 2021, for our discussion on 1964.