Chris's Billboard Top 3000 Countdown Podcast
My name is Chris, and this is a fun and informative discussion of Billboard's Top 3000 songs of all-time, based on rankings from the first Billboard U.S. Hot 100 chart in 1958 until the end of the year 2022. Each episode will have me talking about a set of 20 songs in countdown fashion, Casey Kasem style.
Episodes
| The Beach Boys
| Jody Watley
| M.C. Hammer
| Carpenters
| One Direction
| Lil' Kim
| Barry Manilow
| The Spinners
One of the most pleasant, positive happy set of 20 songs in any podcast I've done to date. So many feel-good hits. But there is some good Goth Rock and Sexy Rap to give the set some added flavor. We've got signature hits from 2 boy bands, some Surfin' Music, and what was for a tim...
Episode #64 (Season 2, Episode 14) discusses songs #1740-#1721, as we inch closer and closer to the #1 song in Billboard History. Artists featured include:
| Moody Blues
| Pat Benatar
| Wayne Newton
| Michael Jackson
| Joan Baez
| Shaggy
| Scorpions
| The Steve Miller Band
A robust set of 20 songs from all over the rock era, in particular a bevy of classic hits from the 60's and even the 50's. F...
Episode #63 (Season 2, Episode 13) discusses songs #1760-#1741, as we inch closer and closer to the #1 song in Billboard History. Artists featured include:
| Simon & Garfunkel
| Bananarama
| Pet Shop Boys
| Elvis Presley
| Faith Hill
| TLC
| Mariah Carey
| Jay-Z
The 90's are well represented in this latest episode, with massive hits from heavyweights Jay-Z, Faith Hill, TLC and Mariah Carey. Don't ...
Hello. This is a supplement to Chris's Billboard Countdown podcast, playing a montage of all songs ranked from #2000 through the current episode. For more information and a review of each song, please listen to Chris's Billboard Countdown Podcast, where I go into detail on each song, in sets of 20 per episode, along with many special features.
I hope you enjoy.
Episode #62 (Season 2, Episode 12) discusses songs #1780-#1761, as we inch closer and closer to the #1 song in Billboard History. Artists featured include:
| Usher
| Lionel Richie
| Madonna
| The Jets
| Linda Ronstadt
| Creedence Clearwater Revival
| Chicago
| John Mellencamp
Pop music in all its different forms is here in our latest and greatest episode as we move 20 songs closer to #1. We have singi...
Episode #61 (Season 2, Episode 11) discusses songs #1800-#1781, as we inch closer and closer to the #1 song in Billboard History. Artists featured include:
| Rihanna
| Pat Boone
| Dan Fogelberg
| Madonna
| Sam Smith
| Brenda Lee
| Jack Harlow
| UB40
Several star artists from different eras and genres are throwing their hat into the ring in this power-packed set, some for the first time Like En Vogue, Dan Fo...
Episode #60 (Season 2, Episode 10) discusses songs #1820-#1801, as we inch closer and closer to the #1 song in Billboard History. Artists featured include:
| Chuck Berry
| Pat Benatar
| Missy Elliot
| Rod Stewart
| Janet Jackson
| Chicago
| The 5th Dimension
| Paul McCartney
A milestone edition, as we've now completed 40% of the entire Top 3000 Countdown. And some milestone hits in this set. The...
Episode #59 (Season 2, Episode 9) discusses songs #1840-#1821, as we inch closer and closer to the #1 song in Billboard History. Artists featured include:
| Sly & The Family Stone
| Roxette
| Peter Frampton
| 50 Cent
| J. Geils Band
| New Kids on the Block
| Martha and the Vendellas
| Paul Anka
20 songs closer to the #1 song of all time, Episode 59 is a wonderful eclectic mix of so...
Episode #58 (Season 2, Episode 8) discusses songs #1860-#1841, as we inch closer and closer to the #1 song in Billboard History. Artists featured include:
| Donna Summer
| Barbra Streisand
| Cardi B
| Debbie Gibson
| Taylor Swift
| Def Leppard
| The Cars
| Rihanna
The ladies take center stage in this wonderful set of 20 songs. No less than 12 songs have female vocalists, either solo, duet, or lead sin...
Episode #57 (Season 2, Episode 7) discusses songs #1880-#1861, as we inch closer and closer to the #1 song in Billboard History. Artists featured include:
| Madonna
| Little River Band
| Michael Jackson
| Van Halen
| Stevie Wonder
| Everly Brothers
| Carpenters
| Genesis
See that impressive list of artists above? I left out INXS cause everyone is so good! A panoramic snapshot of the rock era enc...
Episode #56 (Season 2, Episode 6) discusses songs #1900-#1881, as we inch closer and closer to the #1 song in Billboard History. Artists featured include:
| Howard Jones
| P!nk
| Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
| U2
| Ray Parker Jr.
| Kool & The Gang
| Belinda Carlisle
| Darryl Hall & John Oates
Are you a fan of 70's and 80's hits? This is the podcast for you. 12 of the 20 songs in th...
Episode #55 (Season 2, Episode 5) discusses songs #1920-#1901, as we inch closer and closer to the #1 song in Billboard History. Artists featured include:
| Prince
| 50 Cent
| Helen Reddy
| Justin Bieber
| Huey Lewis & the News
| Dion
| Steppenwolf
| Bobby Darin
3 is the magic number! A fabulous set across the spectrum of the rock era and 11 of the 20 songs peaked at #3! Helen Reddy, Carly S...
Episode #54 (Season 2, Episode 4) discusses songs #1940-#1921, as we inch closer and closer to the #1 song in Billboard History. Artists featured include:
| Three Dog Night
| Madonna
| Lauryn Hill
| Justin Bieber
| Fleetwood Mac
| George Benson
| Steppenwolf
| Maroon 5
Another huge Bridesmaids (peaked at #2) in this set of 20 songs, ranging from the very first year of the Hot 100 era (1958) to the most rece...
Episode #53 (Season 2, Episode 3) discusses songs #1960-#1941, as we inch closer and closer to the #1 song in Billboard History. Artists featured include:
| The Beatles
| Janet Jackson
| Europe
| Blood, Sweat & Tears
| The Mamas & The Papas
| Tears For Fears
| Peter, Paul & Mary
| C+C Music Factory
Some of the great classics adorn this set of 20 from some of the greatest artists ever; the Tempta...
Episode #52 (Season 2, Episode 2) discusses songs #1980-#1961, as we inch closer and closer to the #1 song in Billboard History. Artists featured include:
| The Beatles
| The Supremes
| John Mellencamp
| Janet Jackson
| Peter Frampton
| A Christmas classic - But from whom?
| Peter, Paul & Mary
| Coolio
Such an incredible set of 20 songs as we dig deeper into the Top 2000 in the rock era, over 65 years!&...
Episode #51 (Season 2, Episode 1) discusses songs #2000-#1981, as we inch closer and closer to the #1 song in Billboard History. Artists featured include:
| Goo Goo Dolls
| Donovan
| The Temptations
| Captain & Tennille
| Rod Stewart
| Laura Branigan
| Sade
| Twenty One Pilots
Welcome to Season 2! We have now reached The top 2000 songs of all time, and this episode is a banger! One of the gr...
This is a bonus companion episode to Chris's Billboard Top 3000 Podcast. Answering questions from listeners about myself, this podcast, the songs in the podcast, and the Billboard Charts. Lots of great information, shop talk, and several spoilers about Season 2 episodes. I hope you enjoy.
This Milestone Episode 50 discusses songs #2020-#2001, as we inch closer and closer to the #1 song in Billboard History. Artists featured include:
| Flo Rida
| Blood, Sweat & Tears
| Lloyd Price
| Willie Nelson
| Duran Duran
| The Supremes
| Ariana Grande
| Sweet
In Episode 50 we present the 20 best hits of Season 1 as we finish up the 2000's. Jam packed with classic oldies by Lloyd Pri...
Episode 49 discusses songs #2040-#2021, as we inch closer and closer to the #1 song in Billboard History. Artists featured include:
| The 4 Seasons
| The Beatles
| Madonna
| Miami Sound Machine
| Genesis
| Warren G & Nate Dogg
| Justin Timberlake
| Eurythmics
The penultimate episode of Season 1, we have some great choruses from great classics throughout the rock era. And power packed, too. 4...
Episode 48 discusses songs #2060-#2041, as we inch closer and closer to the #1 song in Billboard History. Artists featured include:
| Led Zeppelin
| Elton John
| Carrie Underwood
| Huey Lewis & The News
| Michael McDonald
| Lorde
| INXS
| Bruce Springsteen
The main theme of this set as we start to close out the first 1000 songs is catchy pop tunes. We have a ton of them, from Huey Lewis to The Dav...
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