Shout out to Eric Idle and the Pythons. They ask the important questions, such as... Why are we here? What's life all about? Is God really real, or is there some doubt? Well tonight we're going to sort it all out. Tonight it's Part 2 of Top Ten Existential Songs Volume 5 featuring the enigmatic Gabe Scalone. We're back with picks 5-1 in our look at songs that address the things Sartre, Camus, and Nietzsche opined about. The topic - existence.

If you missed Part 1 check it out here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-613-top-ten-existential-songs-volume-5-part/id573735994?i=1000653204116

Existential Songs Volumes 1-4 are available at the archives. Check em out:
https://www.mixcloud.com/beneisen/episode-228-top-ten-existential-songs-volume-1-wgabe-scalone/
https://www.mixcloud.com/beneisen/episode-274-top-ten-existential-songs-volume-2-wgabe-scalone/
https://www.mixcloud.com/beneisen/episode-329-top-ten-existential-songs-volume-3-wgabe-scalone/
https://www.mixcloud.com/beneisen/episode-381-top-ten-existential-songs-volume-4-wgabe-scalone/ 

Get in a mood with the official Top Ten Existential Songs Volume 5 Spotify playlist, featuring all songs heard in Parts 1 & 2:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1j9Sa4YShQ3456JnJ5d9AY?si=1209996a79084bb8

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"I can always choose, but I ought to know that if I do not choose, I am still choosing. There is no human nature, since there is no god to conceive it. Existentialism's first move is to make every man aware of what he is and to make the full responsibility of his existence rest on him." - Jean-Paul Sartre

2024 is the perfect year to bring back this well-worn and well-loved topic of ours. Of course if we're talking existentialism and rock n roll, we need to bring back ATTT's very own Rock N Roll Philosopher, Sir Gabe Scalone. We're back with more picks that land somewhere between existential dread, existential wonder and a full-blown existential crisis. The good news is the music is sublime and this topic gives us a chance to take a few detours on our quest to find the best songs that ask the questions we all have about this weird life. Part 1 features picks 10-6.

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It's been called the most shocking American youth movement in history. When it stormed out of the gates in the 1970s, punk rock told the world that the way things are is unacceptable. The people that defined the scene spit in the face of conformity and the social order, and they did it with humor, irreverence and musical brutality. The punk scene in Los Angeles was (and still is) home to some of the most iconic personalities of the genre, and was led by bands that defined it as they was simultaneously transcending it. Here in TOP TEN L.A. PUNK BANDS Part 2, we wrap up our conversation with the mensch of the hour Severo, who brings his musical insight and wit to the proceedings as we reveal picks 5-1 .

If you missed picks 10-6 and the fun we had in Part 1, check it out here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-611-top-ten-l-a-punk-bands-part-1-w-severo/id573735994?i=1000651767216

If you still haven't gotten enough L.A. punk, check out this awesome Spotify playlist featuring every song heard in Parts 1 & 2:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5txY59JXatz8rMYWitfbE6?si=cb69807f94e14c4b

If you don't know Severo, know him. See him on tour with The Smithereens and follow along with his amazing career by following his Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041047914874

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For decades, the thriving punk scene in Los Angeles has pushed boundaries, invented entire subgenres out of whole cloth, and provided the sonic and visual blueprint for the rest of the world to follow. The LA punk scene has also been home to some of the most iconic bands in the history of the genre. It's a fascinating look through the decades, and one we're super stoked to get into. TOP TEN L.A. PUNK BANDS is a golden opportunity to introduce a new voice and personality to the ATTT universe. We're excited to sit down with legendary musician and all-around swell fellow Severo, who brings some great insight to this topic as well as more than a few laughs. Picks 10-6 are revealed in Part 1.

If you don't know Severo, know him. See him on tour with The Smithereens and follow along with his amazing career by following his Facebook page:
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Diana Ross, The Supremes. Diana Ross & The Supremes. Enough said. Oh, and thanks again to the Anti! In Top Ten Songs By Diana Ross & The Supremes Part 2, our beloved aunt Helene Eisen came through for us in style to round out our list with picks 5-1. Thanks also to the delightful Shannon Hurley for lively guest commentary in our loving tribute to the ultimate diva and all of the great music she has given us.
 
If you missed Part 1, make haste to this link to hear it on Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-609-top-ten-songs-by-diana-ross-the-supremes/id573735994?i=1000650352073

The official Top Ten Songs By Diana Ross & The Supremes Spotify playlist might contain the greatest music an hour and 6 minutes can provide. It features every song heard in parts 1 & 2, bumper songs included. Pure gold here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7mQrG1cybuVuS8gqmFkiwC?si=4fc7c71063a641a0

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Diana Ross. The Supremes. Diana Ross & The Supremes. Any way you combine it, you get musical gold. Style, sophistication, class, consummate musicianship and songwriting, and those voices. Diana Ross and The Supremes had it all, and can go toe to toe with any artists on the planet in terms of commercial and artistic success. ATTT is on the road this week, broadcasting from sunny Florida where we paid a visit to a beloved Eisen, the delightful Aunt Helene. Helene has seen a thing or two, and that includes The Supremes and Diana Ross live in concert. We used this as a jumping off point and an excuse to do a Diana/The Supremes episode, where we feature the best of the best from all of the iterations, including Diana's stellar solo career. So many great hits, so much musical majesty. As a bonus we were also joined by the illustrious Shannon Hurley to offer songwriting and production commentary, and because she's the coolest ever. Picks 10-6 are revealed in Part 1 and our cup indeed runneth over with great music.

ATTT's Patreon is back, with an exclusive Bonus Episode every month featuring our patented Emergency Pod! format. Join for just $5 a month and get Patreon Emergency Pod #1 with guest Joe Lavelle!
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Considering most of our favorite rock stars live extraordinarily fascinating lives, you'd think there would be more of them writing songs about specific things they've experienced. In fact, there aren't that many but the songs we do have are cool little glimpses into the personal lives of our musical heroes. In TOP TEN AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL SONGS, the mighty Jason Berk joins to discuss and play our favorites from this exceedingly rare selection. Part 2 features picks 5-1.

If you somehow missed Part 1, go listen here first:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-607-top-ten-autobiographical-songs-part-1-w/id573735994?i=1000648755158

Dig on the songs themselves without us yapping over them. Listen to the Top Ten Autobiographical Songs Spotify playlist, bumper songs included:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DIexp5eopohhgy312dNeH?si=4ec8ada17ace4d99

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https://www.jasonberkmusic.com/

There's nothing more fascinating than a good rock n roll origin story, especially when said rock n roll artist or band writes a song about that story. Then there are songs that tell stories of crazy things that happened to these artists and bands, and helped shape their rock n roll persona. ATTT's main mensch Jason Berk dropped by to help us count down our favorite AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL SONGS, those ditties that give a hint of how some of our favorite stars and bands came to be. Picks 10-6 are featured in Part 1.

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Folks! There are some big goings-on in the ATTT universe these days. Thankfully we get by with a little help from people like our friend Joe Lavelle, who has graciously volunteered to help bring back a format we haven't used in a while but are excited to dust off for your listening pleasure. As we all know, the best podcasts never prepare anything and just wing it. Well in a roundabout way that's what we're up to around here. Emergency Pod turns All Time Top Ten into a "Who's Line Is It Anyway"-style improv game where instead of "yes and", our phrase is "check out this amazing song that I just pulled out of thin air". Joe Lavelle has some improv experience so he's the perfect guest to help us bring the concept back, and we promise to keep Emergency Pod going with monthly bonus episodes on Patreon.

Patreon is back! We're cooking up monthly installments of Emergency Pod exclusively for our Patreon People. $5 a month gets you full access!
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Check out the Spotify playlist for this episode and see if you can make it make sense:
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Time to step up on that high horse for a second. Ahem... there's a severe lack of bands these days, and in our sad estimation, the concept of the band has been devalued to the detriment of modern music. We know some of the biggest rock stars of all time from their bands, and while some band members have been able to make a go at it as solo artists, others... not as much. These are the most famous one hit wonders ever, but we're glad they at least had the one. Sir Jeff Axelrod, our expatriate friend joins for the conclusion of our discussion of the greatest SOLO ONE HIT WONDERS of all time. Picks 5-1 are featured in Part 2.

If you missed Top Ten Solo One Hit Wonders Part 1, get it wherever you get podcasts or here on Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-604-top-ten-solo-one-hit-wonders-part-1-w-jeff-axelrod/id573735994?i=1000645859965

Please enjoy this convenient playlist on Spotify. It's all of the songs featured in Parts 1 & 2, bumper songs included:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1iTAwzOnVLehQfZs9Z3Wqr?si=b423c04672cd4a15

If you're not following the progress of the reveal of the mega-list that is the ATTT1000, like, follow or just keep an eye on the ever-growing playlist on Spotify and YouTube:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1dmYMmJDAAK1B6CxS9msYO?si=2d88833bc0b643e6

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TydZ4NAXMic&list=PL2Sj57_93sSc5g3NUhDTwU-_JBMJg385G