The Music List

Pete Rose finished his baseball career as the all-time hit leader with 4,256 hits. That's 4,255 more than the artists discussed in this episode. Like Pete Rose, however, these artists will likely not be getting a Hall of Fame invitation. In this installment of The Music List, we celebrate the best one-hit wonders of the 1980's. The siblings duke it out over the songs, the artists, and even...what...

The flower power movement of the 60's and 70's brought new styles, new harmonies, and a renewal of music as a form of social commentary. Out of hippie music was born some of the most iconic songs in the history of rock and roll. But which flower power songs reign supreme as the best ones ever? This episode of The Music List aims to answer exactly that question. So, find your inner hippie or social...

In honor of Wrestlemania week, The Music List podcast wanted to celebrate in a way that only The Music List can celebrate- by arguing over a wrestling-themed music list. This episode is all about the entrance songs of some of the greatest pro wrestling talents of all time. Which wrestler's intro music is "the best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be?" Join the siblings an...

With March Madness and college basketball's biggest event about to take center court, The Music List came in HOT with some madness of their own- Best Mad Songs. What are the angriest songs ever recorded? This episode brings one of the most diverse song selections in the podcast's history! Listen along, and see if you agree with the siblings' selections. If you don't agree, don't get too mad!

Ha ha! Hee-hee! Comedians have been using music for decades as a platform to provide laughs to audiences. Or, have musicians been providing comedy? Regardless, comedy and music go great together. But, who are the greatest musical comedy acts of all time? All jokes aside, the siblings on The Music List take on this most serious topic, and despite the fun-loving nature of the episode, the sparks sti...

Unfortunately, not everyone finds true love on Valentine's Day. Sometimes, you decide your significant other just isn't that significant after all. Or, someone you thought would be the love of your life leaves you heartbroken and torn. Relationships end in a myriad of ways, and the 1970s was loaded with tremendous breakup songs that exemplify each demise. If your Valentine's Day didn't go as plann...

February is the month of Valentine's Day and love, so The Music List decided to bring the passion with an episode to capitalize. Country music between 2000 and 2009 provided some great love songs. Some were sweet. Some were sultry. Some gave a lifetime of remembrance by storytelling in a way only country music can do. But what are the best country love songs that came out of the first decade of th...

The 1970's ushered in a new wave of rockers and a laundry list of new subgenres. As the rock and roll sound diversified, so too did the primary weapon of rock- the guitar. Heavy metal and hard rock rose to the top of the charts. Blues motifs in rock music still sold out massive arenas. Fusion bands with ethnic guitar sounds from all around the globe made the world smaller and more accessible. Amer...

Who comes to mind when you think of classic Christmas songs? Bing Crosby? Nat King Cole? Andy Williams? With so many huge names and amazing Christmas songs released before 1970, it is an impossible task to determine the five best classic Christmas songs. But, the Music List Podcast siblings aim to make the impossible, possible. Join Heather, Ben, and Beth, as they argue while listing and listening...

Christmas carols and secular classics are typical Christmas favorites, but there is no discounting the fun and magic of a great novelty song at Christmastime. While they may not bring the warm fuzzies like a Bing Crosby classic or bring you the meaning of the season like Silent Night, Christmas novelty songs bring laughs, joy, and some true-to-life moments. But what are the five best Christmas nov...

Country music became cool again in the 1990s. A new generation of male country stars populated the country radio stations and Country Music Television. It was a return of "Cowboy Hat Country," and they would forever change the trajectory and sound of country music. From the foundations of modern pop-country to traditional sounds, the male country acts of the 1990s were popular, diverse, and sold m...

Powerful, but sensitive. Raunchy, yet philosophical. Polarizing and incredibly influential. Led Zeppelin dominated the 1970s with a unique sound and a mystical aura. Zeppelin's foundation was the blues, and they transformed it into something beautiful, loud, and dangerous. Page, Plant, Bonham, and Jones...four of the greatest in their own respective rights, recorded 92 tracks as Led Zeppelin. The...

Happy Halloween! Heather and Beth are Halloween fanatics, so we had to wrap up October with a truly spooky episode. The siblings come to the table in this episode with the scariest songs they know or could find. What song makes your hair stand on end? Is it mentioned in this episode? Come check out the terrifying top 5, including one song that freaked one of the siblings out so much, she cut a dea...

October means it's time for Halloween parties! Every party has to have great music, and The Music List Podcast is here to help you decide what the very best Halloween Party songs should be. Granted, Heather, Ben, and Beth don't agree on the type of Halloween Party to throw, so their lists are very different and make for some great debate. Carve your pumpkins, and put out your scary decor. It's tim...

Rhythm and blues, soulful and honest music, originated in the United States during the 1940s. R&B has changed over the last eight decades, but few genres of popular music have highlighted the power, grace, and diversity of the human voice like R&B. The list is vast and filled with iconic names that have survived the test of time. But which names will make the definitive list of the greates...

The 1980s and early 1990s became the era of hair bands and glam rock. It was the era of spandex, Aqua Net, and "nothing but a good time." But which hair bands are underrated or aren't given the credit they are due? Join Beth, Heather, and Ben as they debate who is underrated and even...what...underrated...is? It's a one-of-a-kind debate that only siblings can have!

Do you sing, "'Scuse me while I kiss this guy?" while listening to Hendrix? Maybe you have been known to sing along with CCR and say the words, "There's a bathroom on the right." Or, perhaps you thought Elton John sings, "Hold me closer, Tony Danza." Misheard lyrics are plenty, and quite often, hilarious. Laugh along with Beth, Heather, and Ben as they share their favorite misheard lyrics!

It's that time of year! Supplies are purchased, backpacks are full, and big yellow buses are running students back and forth to the school house. The Music List Podcast is hosted by three educators, and we wanted to celebrate back-to-school time like the holiday season that it is. Join Heather, Ben, and Beth as they share some of their favorite songs about school and school anthems. Rah! Rah! Sis-...

Whether it be rock and roll, country, folk, R&B, or pop, female singer-songwriters have enriched music history with incredible lyrics and voices. But who is the cream of the crop? The siblings take a deep dive into the genres to make the definitive list of the best female singer-writers in history. In the 9 to 5 segment, Beth gets ready to throw down to protect one of her picks from eliminatio...

Join us for the explosive conclusion of the Best Male Frontmen of Rock episode! The battle raged on, and Bruce Dickinson vs. David Lee Roth was the battleground. Heather and Ben come out swinging, and once again, Beth finds herself in the middle as the swing vote.

Who are the best male frontmen in the history of rock? Which ones have the swagger, the style, the voice, the charisma...which ones can hold a crowd in the palms of their hands during a live performance? Ben, Beth, and Heather cannot agree, and the debate gets heated. So much so that a cooldown period and a part 2 was needed! Check out Part 1 of this explosive episode of The Music List Podcast. Be...

Country music has a long history of iconic female country artists. From Kitty Wells of the early 1950s to Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert today, women have topped the country charts, sold massive volumes of albums, and changed the game not only for the women that followed but for all of country music. But which are the five most iconic female country artists of all time? And who tops the list...

The Eagles are one of the greatest American rock and roll bands to ever grace a musical stage. They put together one of the most diverse collections of songs that range from what some might consider folk or country to tracks that are 100% rock and roll. The Eagles have sold over 200 million albums worldwide, so creating and agreeing on a list of their five best songs is a task only The Music List...

Summer. The hottest time of year brings with it the joys of ending the school year, going to the beach, nightly block parties, and barbecues. The other edge of that summer sword is oppressive heat, sunburns, and the memories of summer flings that weigh in your mind long after they are over. But, what songs best represent the feelings and vibes of summer? Join Heather, Ben, and Beth as they make th...