Chris's Billboard Top 3000 Countdown Podcast

Episode #75 (Season 2, Episode 25) discusses songs #1520-#1501, as we inch closer and closer to the #1 song in Billboard History.  Artists featured include:
| The Allman Brothers Band
| Rihanna
| The Isley Brothers
| Tina Turner
| Billy Joel
| Johnny Rivers
| 2pac
| The Black Eyed Peas
As we approach the halfway point of this Top 3000 countdown, we hit the final 20 songs in the first half, and a LOT of slow hits, some which I call 'Schmaltz Pop'.  Listeners give their thoughts on the most dramatic love ballad that hit Top 40, but will it equal this podcast's entrants?  We have Billy Joel's first #1 hit, 2pac's only #1 hit (actually 2 of them), and a CLASSIC 80's song that was part of a hit musical and also hit #3.  And one of the great psychedelic gospel one-hit wonders.  Yes, it's THAT song.   
And a nice little summary on the first 75 episodes.  If you've listened to all of them, thank you so much. 
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Episode #74 (Season 2, Episode 24) discusses songs #1540-#1521, as we inch closer and closer to the #1 song in Billboard History.  Artists featured include:
| Styx
| Three Dog Night
| The Rascals
| Marvin Gaye
| Lil Jon
| John Denver
| Michael Jackson
| Aerosmith
I call this the 'comfort food' podcast episode as this might be an all-timer with regards to well-known songs by well-known artists.  We have a #1 hit from one of the greatest guitarists of all time and another one from a 70's teen idol.  The greatest charted hit in the career of Aerosmith.  Several 80's all-time classics that will get your foot tappin', and a song the Pointer Sisters changed the title after the popularity of another song earlier that same year.  And a song that was recorded by Elvis, but the COVER hit #1!! 
We also have a nice discussion on popular songs that are HATED by some of our listeners.  Some surprising ones, too!  
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Episode #73 (Season 2, Episode 23) discusses songs #1560-#1541, as we inch closer and closer to the #1 song in Billboard History.  Artists featured include:
| Janet Jackson
| More Janet Jackson
| Even More Janet Jackson
| Boston
| Frank Sinatra
| Toto
| The Rolling Stones
| Kodak Black
A nice array from all different eras, including a hit from the very first year of the Hot 100 (1958) and the very last year of the cutoff line (2022), and so many in-between.  Including LOTS of Janet Jackson, 3 to be exact.   We have what might be the greatest funk hit of the 1990's, and an 80's #1 classic that was re-made 20 years later into another classic.  And some sweet sexy Barry White as dessert.
Our special segment is an In Memorium to the artists we've lost since this podcast countdown started, including the late great Dolly Parton.
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Episode #72 (Season 2, Episode 22) discusses songs #1580-#1561, as we inch closer and closer to the #1 song in Billboard History.  Artists featured include:
| Daryl Hall & John Oates
| Janet Jackson
| Cyndi Lauper
| Red Hot Chili Peppers
| KC & the Sunshine Band
| Richard Marx
| Prince
| Heart
This is a HUGE set of songs for 80's lovers, including all of the big names like Prince, Heart and Cyndi Lauper.  In that group includes our 2nd #1 hit from the 80's on this countdown, as they're gonna finally start trickling in.  We have a very fun coincidence involving one of the great 70's bands in Billboard History, and one of the great alternative 90's hits from one of the most popular alternative bands of all time.  17 of the 20 songs in this set are between the years 1977-1994 so if it's your time period, you're going to love this.
We spend our special segment 21st Century Pop Music and how it compares to 20th Century Pop Music, both in its content and its chart making history.  Wonderful commentary from our listeners on this topic.  
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Episode #71 (Season 2, Episode 21) discusses songs #1600-#1581, as we inch closer and closer to the #1 song in Billboard History.  Artists featured include:
| The Rolling Stones
| Creedence Clearwater Revival
| Blood, Sweat & Tears
| The Doors
| Johnny Cash
| Joe Jackson
| Pointer Sisters
| Bruce Springsteen
If you are a classic rock fan, this might be the greatest podcast episode of them all.  A lineup featuring the greatest hit of CCR's career, of Blood, Sweat & Tears' career, of Johnny Cash's career, and of Tom Jones' career.  The 80's make a generous appearance as well, with the Boss's first 80's hit and one of Cher's last 80's hit.  A wonderful 60's rock medley, some teen idol sensations, and a fantastic tune played in the soundtrack of an Eddie Murphy classic film.  And so many wonderful musical and chart nuggets and tidbits.  
We spend our special segment on my favorite year of the rock era, 1969.  Interesting facts and commentary, and lots of great listener responses to the question:  What is your favorite song from that signature year?  Come join the fun!!
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