EPISODE · May 16, 2022 · 1H 18M
1979-82 Veterans Committee: Problematic Dude Songs
from Hall of Songs · host Tim Malcolm and Chris Jones
Selecting songs for Hall of Songs nomination is a hard job. Sometimes, while toiling over all the options, you decide that certain tunes that we now consider problematic still merit inclusion. At least that's what one co-host of Hall of Songs would argue. Join Tim and Chris as they put four more songs from 1979 to '82 onto the ballot. Luckily, they bring in a (sort-of) independent ombudsman to sort through the issues with them.In this episode, Tim and Chris talk about the four new nominees, then go deeper into '79-'82 with selections by artists like Split Enz and, naturally, the Grateful Dead.Hosts: Tim Malcolm and Chris JonesGenre: Music Commentary, Music HistoryWebsite: http://www.hallofsongs.comSocial: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongsPlease rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hall-of-songs/id1550546067
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Selecting songs for Hall of Songs nomination is a hard job. Sometimes, while toiling over all the options, you decide that certain tunes that we now consider problematic still merit inclusion. At least that's what one co-host of Hall of Songs would argue. Join Tim and Chris as they put four more songs from 1979 to '82 onto the ballot. Luckily, they bring in a (sort-of) independent ombudsman to sort through the issues with them. In this episode, Tim and Chris talk about the four new nominees,...
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