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165 episodes
Language
English
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No
Date created
2021/01/25
Latest episode
2026/10/17
Average duration
79 min.
Release period
72 days

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What are the greatest songs of all-time? Hosts Chris Jones and Tim Malcolm nominate songs for the Hall of Songs, with each episode tackling a new year chronologically, starting with 1951. Listeners are asked to vote after each episode for the songs they feel should reach the Hall of Songs.

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100 Songs: 1986 - Ep. 7 - The Primordial Ooze of Alt-Country
2026/10/17
This time on 100 Songs; 1986, Chris wants to plot the map for the beginnings of what would grow into alt-country, a genre that would thrive in the very late '80s and particularly through the 1990s. We hear from artists including Dwight Yoakam, The Feelies, Steve Earle and Emmylou Harris, among others. *** Yes, we have a new podcast. We are going through 100 songs released in 1986, picking one song per artist in an attempt to tell the story of a wild and oft-changing year in music. With each episode we (Tim and Chris) alternate with a 10-song theme. Website: http://www.hallofsongs.com Social: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongs Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hall-of-songs/id1550546067
100 Songs: 1986 - Ep. 6 - A Perfect Day
2026/09/26
This week on our deep dive into 1986, Tim takes us to a random day in August '86 to celebrate and discuss a community ravaged by HIV and AIDS. While the epidemic is one of the most important and heartbreaking stories of the 1980s, this episode attempts to highlight both the joy brought by some of the year's best songs, and those who rallied for and were a big part of the LGBTQ+ community during a challenging time. *** Yes, we have a new podcast. We are going through 100 songs released in 1986, picking one song per artist in an attempt to tell the story of a wild and oft-changing year in music. With each episode we (Tim and Chris) alternate with a 10-song theme. Website: http://www.hallofsongs.com Social: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongs Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hall-of-songs/id1550546067
100 Songs: 1986 - Ep. 5 - Around the World ... Same Song
2026/08/22
This week on our deep dive into 1986, Chris wants us to take a trip around the world. Errr, sort of. There's a lot of Britain and U.S. here. But the idea is to feature songs about places. Errr, sort of. You'll get the B-52s, the Beastie Boys, Frank Zappa, Madonna and the Housemartins (for some reason). *** Yes, we have a new podcast. We are going through 100 songs released in 1986, picking one song per artist in an attempt to tell the story of a wild and oft-changing year in music. With each episode we (Tim and Chris) alternate with a 10-song theme. Website: http://www.hallofsongs.com Social: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongs Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hall-of-songs/id1550546067
100 Songs: 1986 - Ep. 4 - Get Ready for the Quiet Storm
2026/07/26
This week on our deep dive into 1986, Tim explores late nights, red wine, blazing fires and a lot of SEX, BABY. It's time to settle into a long evening of the Quiet Storm. We're talking Luther, Chaka, Anita, Smokey, Aretha, and five other artists. SEX. *** Yes, we have a new podcast. We are going through 100 songs released in 1986, picking one song per artist in an attempt to tell the story of a wild and oft-changing year in music. With each episode we (Tim and Chris) alternate with a 10-song theme. Website: http://www.hallofsongs.com Social: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongs Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hall-of-songs/id1550546067
100 Songs: 1986 - Ep. 3 - I Want It Now
2026/07/11
Yes, we have a new podcast. We are going through 100 songs released in 1986, picking one song per artist in an attempt to tell the story of a wild and oft-changing year in music. With each episode we (Tim and Chris) alternate with a 10-song theme. This week, Chris goes big into greed. We're looking at songs with the theme of "I Want It Now," and in case you don't know, the "It" is, uh, sex. Get ready for some Nu Shooz, Huey Lewis and the News, Poison and Eddie Money. It's the Big '80s, baby! Website: http://www.hallofsongs.com Social: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongs Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hall-of-songs/id1550546067
100 Songs: 1986 - Ep. 2 - Plunging Deeper Into Divorcecore
2026/06/13
Yes, we have a new podcast. We are going through 100 songs released in 1986, picking one song per artist in an attempt to tell the story of a wild and oft-changing year in music. With each episode we (Tim and Chris) alternate with a 10-song theme. This week we launch a level-201 course in Divorcecore, a genre created by JD Ryznar of "Beyond Yacht Rock" about a decade ago. Here Tim runs through songs from 1986 that spoke to the overwhelming sadness and passive aggression of white male issues. There's plenty of searching guitar, brooding vocals, glossy synth productions ... and Phil Collins. Website: http://www.hallofsongs.com Social: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongs Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hall-of-songs/id1550546067
100 Songs: 1986 - Ep. 1 - I Wanna Talk About Me
2026/06/05
Yes, we have a new podcast. We are going through 100 songs released in 1986, picking one song per artist in an attempt to tell the story of a wild and oft-changing year in music. With each episode we (Tim and Chris) alternate with a 10-song theme. This week we discuss very selfish country songs, tunes that only want to "talk about me." It's a good way to get a lay of the land in 1986 country music, and we'll hear from stars like George Strait, Reba McEntire, Randy Travis and Lyle Lovett, among others. Plus, we'll check in with The Nashville Network and their programming. Website: http://www.hallofsongs.com Social: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongs Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hall-of-songs/id1550546067
BONUS: Our Favorite Cover Songs of All-Time
2025/11/28
Hey, we're back! Tim and Chris return to discuss the theme of the latest big year-end countdown from WXPN (88.5 FM) in Philadelphia: the 885 Greatest Cover Songs of All-Time. They'll also pick their personal 10 favorite covers of all-time. Stay with us! This feed should have more stuff coming, including several episodes of our newest project, The Almost Famous (songs that peaked at No. 41 on the Billboard Hot 100). Website: http://www.hallofsongs.com Social: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongs Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hall-of-songs/id1550546067
The Almost Famous #1 - Mitch Ryder, "Joy" (1967)
2025/02/12
Mitch Ryder broke through with a blue-eyed growl in the 1960s, bringing a hard-edged and sultry Detroit sound to blues-based rock. But in 1967 his career was at a sudden crossroads, so he wrote a song inspired by his daughter. What followed was, in many ways, the end of Ryder's career as a hitmaker. This is The Almost Famous, a podcast about songs that peaked at No. 41 on the Billboard Hot 100. Website: http://www.hallofsongs.com Social: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongs Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hall-of-songs/id1550546067
2011! Pop! EDM! Our Top-12 Songs of the Year
2025/01/27
From indie hits to pop bangers, and everything in between, Tim and Chris go through their top-12 songs of 2011. These are the songs they would nominate for Hall of Songs inclusion. Thoughts? Let us know by emailing [email protected]. Website: http://www.hallofsongs.com Social: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongs Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hall-of-songs/id1550546067
We're Back! Part 3: Potential Hall of Songs Nominees of 2024 Part 2
2025/01/06
Hello music lovers and loyal listeners! Hall of Songs is BACK, at least for a moment. Tim and Chris wanted to return with a long-winded (seriously) discussion of the songs of 2024; primarily, which songs could one day be worthy of Hall of Songs consideration? Plus, Tim and Chris talk about the recent countdown of the 885 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century produced by their favorite radio station, 88.5 WXPN FM in Philadelphia. FINALLY, they have a special announcement. GET EXCITED. Website: http://www.hallofsongs.com Social: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongs Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hall-of-songs/id1550546067
We're Back! Part 2: Potential Hall of Songs Nominees of 2024 Part 1
2025/01/06
Hello music lovers and loyal listeners! Hall of Songs is BACK, at least for a moment. Tim and Chris wanted to return with a long-winded (seriously) discussion of the songs of 2024; primarily, which songs could one day be worthy of Hall of Songs consideration? Plus, Tim and Chris talk about the recent countdown of the 885 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century produced by their favorite radio station, 88.5 WXPN FM in Philadelphia. FINALLY, they have a special announcement. GET EXCITED. Website: http://www.hallofsongs.com Social: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongs Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hall-of-songs/id1550546067
We're Back! 2024 (Part 1) + A Special Announcement
2025/01/06
Hello music lovers and loyal listeners! Hall of Songs is BACK, at least for a moment. Tim and Chris wanted to return with a long-winded (seriously) discussion of the songs of 2024; primarily, which songs could one day be worthy of Hall of Songs consideration? Plus, Tim and Chris talk about the recent countdown of the 885 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century produced by their favorite radio station, 88.5 WXPN FM in Philadelphia. FINALLY, they have a special announcement. GET EXCITED. Website: http://www.hallofsongs.com Social: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongs Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hall-of-songs/id1550546067
The Hall of Songs. The End.
2024/02/12
We're here. The last Hall of Songs.  Join Tim and Chris as they discuss the experiment of determining the greatest songs of all-time. They dig up some statistics,  run through the entire list of the Hall of Songs, and discuss their favorite podcast memories. To those who listened, voted and gave us a chance ... thank you. Website: http://www.hallofsongs.com Social: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongs Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hall-of-songs/id1550546067
56th Election Results: Adele, Kelly Clarkson, Pink ... and the Last Hall of Songs Election?
2024/01/22
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! Website: http://www.hallofsongs.com Social: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongs Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hall-of-songs/id1550546067

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4.9 out of 5
44 reviews
★★★★★
ET makes it home 2024/01/03
Hall of Songs is where it’s at
I came to this podcast via TCBcast and reckoned I would listen to the episodes that included Elvis. Wrong. These guys are knowledgeable and interestin...
★★★★★
Ampahl 2023/06/27
Get that bonus ep
I just listened to the little Dead episode after 1957 nominees and want to add to your review number to push toward whatever thing we're trying to mak...
★★★★★
Rinato1 2023/06/11
So much fun!
I’m a late comer to this pod, but I can’t get enough. I’m having so much fun running through the history of music since 1951!
★★★★★
scooter7665 2023/01/09
Love this podcast
I recently discovered this and have been binging. Only up to 1960, and depressed that the time for me to vote for my musical eras has pretty much alre...
★★★★★
rohocop011 2022/09/07
A music lover’s paradise
I saw someone mention the Chris Molanphy episode over the weekend and was hooked. (I’m a chart geek and 53 so I grew up with Casey and Rick Dees et al...
★★★★★
JimDddy 2022/03/06
Hidden Treasure
Wow, what a great podcast. If you’re a fan of American music with an inclusive focus on rock and roll that generously brings in blues, country and pop...
★★★★★
PTownDad 2022/02/03
Perfect Commute Podcast
Listen to great music and up your music knowledge with two knowledgeable and entertaining hosts that have a great vibe.
★★★★★
DrVenckman 2022/01/18
I wanna Rock!
I tuned into the first 5-6 episodes and then completely forgot about it. But I’m so happy to be getting back into it! The 70’s were awesome! Can’t wai...
★★★★★
V.V. Doom 2021/12/20
The Best Rock History Podcast
You simply cannot consider yourself a fan of music and history if you’re not tuning in to Hall of Songs. Tremendous stuff. The citizens of Latervia ...
★★★★★
Jay from Joliet 2021/12/19
Great Music Podcast
I have listened to a 30 or 40 music fan podcasts over the last five years and this is one of the best. Informative on music history and interactive ...
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