If there's a word that describes the music of 1974, it's "influential." Some of the year's best songs, which Tim and Chris have nominated for the Hall of Songs, are among the most important ever written. In this episode we talk about the roots of electronic music and modern dance pop, plus styles that weren't fully embraced for another generation or two.

Join us, then head to hallofsongs.com to vote for the songs that you think belong among the greatest of all-time. Vote between Jan. 16, 2022, and Jan. 23, 2022.

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Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, The Beatles, Bill Withers, Elton John, Dolly Parton. These are names of people. They're also names of people whose songs are currently on the Hall of Songs ballot. Did any of their songs get into our prestigious Hall of Songs, joining 42 other tunes? Listen to find out!

Tim and Chris are back after a monthlong break to discuss the results and look ahead to the next episode on 1974.

Host: Timothy Malcolm
Host: Christopher Jones
Music commentary and music history

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 On Hall of Songs, the 1970s have truly arrived. Tim and Chris unveil their picks for the 12 best tunes of 1973, a wild year where musicians continue to stretch the limits of popular song. There's the sneering punk of the New York Dolls and the lush dancefloor proto-disco of "TSOP." Then there are massive stars who will come to define the decade: Elton John, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Dolly Parton, and Bruce Springsteen. 

Host: Tim Malcolm
Host: Chris Jones
Music commentary and music history

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After our 1972 episode, we asked you to vote for the songs that you thought were worthy of the Hall of Songs. After that election ... we have results. But we're not giving anything away. Not this time! (You'll have to listen to find out more.)

That said, we will say that a few songs that we expected better of are either off the ballot or very close to their end. Which songs? Again, you'll have to listen.

Host: Timothy Malcolm
Host: Christopher Jones
Music commentary and music history

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Subjectively, this was one of our favorite years to discuss. In this episode of Hall of Songs, Tim and Chris get to talk about some of their favorite artists and styles of music as 1972 brings a wealth of new sounds to the growing tapestry of rock 'n' roll. Which 12 songs will we decide are the best of this year?

Listen, then vote at hallofsongs.com for the songs that you think should be in our song hall of fame.

Host: Tim Malcolm
Host: Chris Jones
Music commentary and music history

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Yes, there are new inductees in the Hall of Songs. Maybe they're the songs you most expected after listening to the 1971 episode. But the big news is what's on the other side of the ballot: Tim and Chris discuss some shocking cuts -- songs that didn't get enough support to stay on the ballot any longer.

Listen, then visit our website at hallofsongs.com. Then come back for our 1972 episode and, after that, vote for the songs that you think should make our hall of fame.

Host: Timothy Malcolm
Host: Christopher Jones
Music commentary and music history

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In this very special bonus episode, Tim and Chris put their heads together and come up with their shared top-10 albums of all-time, in advance of the WXPN (AAA public radio station 88.5 FM in Philadelphia) 2021 All-Time Greatest Albums countdown. Plus, the pair invite Ted Koerth, a friend of the podcast and a pretty knowledgeable guy himself, so they can all reveal their personal top-10 albums.

Music history and music commentary
Host: Timothy Malcolm
Host: Christopher Jones

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Chris and Tim spend Thanksgiving night talking about the iconic Thanksgiving 1976 concert by The Band at Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco. Known as "The Last Waltz," it was the final concert for the classic lineup of The Band and would become a 1978 documentary film directed by Martin Scorsese. In this episode, Chris and Tim discuss the state of The Band, Robbie Robertson's infatuation with artistry and stardom, and amazing guest performances. Happy Thanksgiving!

Host: Tim Malcolm
Host: Chris Jones
Music commentary and music history

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 We had to narrow down an insane pool of contenders from 1971 to 12 nominees for the Hall of Songs. This is the year of landmark releases by Marvin Gaye, Carole King, Joni Mitchell, the Who, and Sly and the Family Stone. Plus there's Harry Nilsson, the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Joni Mitchell, and David Bowie. And that's just scratching the surface. In this episode, you'll hear the 12 songs we feel are the best of an incredible year of music. 

Listen, then vote at hallofsongs.com for the songs that you think should be in our song hall of fame.

Host: Tim Malcolm
Host: Chris Jones
Music commentary and music history

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It's a thrilling episode of Hall of Songs, in which Tim and Chris discuss the results of the latest round of voting. One song definitely gets into the Hall, and that makes one of us very happy. Any more songs? You'll have to listen to find out. 

Listen, then visit our website at hallofsongs.com. Then come back for our 1971 episode and, after that, vote for the songs that you think should make our hall of fame.

Host: Timothy Malcolm
Host: Christopher Jones
Music commentary and music history

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