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Hit Parade
Music History and Music Trivia
What makes a song a smash? Talent? Luck? Timing? All that—and more. Chris Molanphy, pop-chart analyst and author of Slate’s “Why Is This Song No. 1?” series, tells tales from a half-century of chart history. Through storytelling, trivia and song snippets, Chris dissects how that song you love—or hate—dominated the airwaves, made its way to the top of the charts and shaped your memories forever.
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“Love this show and its eloquent pop culture references along with the host’s dry wit and turns of phrase. Fascinating and fun listening!”
ibex360 via Apple Podcasts ·
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04/29/24
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“What a wealth of knowledge in each episode. So great to learn so much about music history and artists through the years...”
beta1097 via Apple Podcasts ·
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04/27/24
“Friend sent me a link to the Oct 2019 episode, and I’m instantly a fan. Can’t wait to listen to them all.”
oamike via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/17/24
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