Music · Music History,
by Slate Podcasts
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. Get more of Hit Parade with Slate Plus! Join for monthly early-access episodes, bonus episodes of "The Bridge," and ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe directly from…
Hit Parade's '80s Near-Miss Hits episode examines songs that underperformed on the Billboard charts during their original release but have since been vindicated by streaming and cultural reassessment. Host Chris Molanphy walks through the Reagan era's greatest chart near-misses, focusing on tracks that stalled at…
Worth it if you love '80s music, enjoy chart trivia, or want to rediscover overlooked gems from the Reagan era.
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