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Chris's Billboard Top 3000 Countdown Podcast

Christopher Williams

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Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 82

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.

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Season 2 - Episode #24 - Songs #1540-#1521

Season 2 · Episode 24

Friday, September 11, 2026 • Duration 59:38

Episode #74 (Season 2, Episode 24) discusses songs #1540-#1521, as we inch closer and closer to the #1 song in Billboard History. Artists featured include:

I call this the 'comfort food' podcast episode as this might be an all-timer with regards to well-known songs by well-known artists. We have a #1 hit from one of the greatest guitarists of all time and another one from a 70's teen idol. The greatest charted hit in the career of Aerosmith. Several 80's all-time classics that will get your foot tappin', and a song the Pointer Sisters changed the title after the popularity of another song earlier that same year. And a song that was recorded by Elvis, but the COVER hit #1!!

We also have a nice discussion on popular songs that are HATED by some of our listeners. Some surprising ones, too!

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I'm not affiliated with Billboard or with American Top 40. I'm just a big pop music fan.

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Season 2 - Episode #23 - Songs #1560-#1541

Season 2 · Episode 23

Friday, September 4, 2026 • Duration 56:53

Episode #73 (Season 2, Episode 23) discusses songs #1560-#1541, as we inch closer and closer to the #1 song in Billboard History. Artists featured include:

A nice array from all different eras, including a hit from the very first year of the Hot 100 (1958) and the very last year of the cutoff line (2022), and so many in-between. Including LOTS of Janet Jackson, 3 to be exact. We have what might be the greatest funk hit of the 1990's, and an 80's #1 classic that was re-made 20 years later into another classic. And some sweet sexy Barry White as dessert.

Our special segment is an In Memorium to the artists we've lost since this podcast countdown started, including the late great Dolly Parton.

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Season 2 - Episode #22 - Songs #1580-#1561

Season 2 · Episode 22

Friday, August 28, 2026 • Duration 58:44

Episode #72 (Season 2, Episode 22) discusses songs #1580-#1561, as we inch closer and closer to the #1 song in Billboard History. Artists featured include:

This is a HUGE set of songs for 80's lovers, including all of the big names like Prince, Heart and Cyndi Lauper. In that group includes our 2nd #1 hit from the 80's on this countdown, as they're gonna finally start trickling in. We have a very fun coincidence involving one of the great 70's bands in Billboard History, and one of the great alternative 90's hits from one of the most popular alternative bands of all time. 17 of the 20 songs in this set are between the years 1977-1994 so if it's your time period, you're going to love this.

We spend our special segment 21st Century Pop Music and how it compares to 20th Century Pop Music, both in its content and its chart making history. Wonderful commentary from our listeners on this topic.

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Season 2 - Episode #21 - Songs #1600-#1581

Season 2 · Episode 21

Friday, August 21, 2026 • Duration 57:08

Episode #71 (Season 2, Episode 21) discusses songs #1600-#1581, as we inch closer and closer to the #1 song in Billboard History. Artists featured include:

If you are a classic rock fan, this might be the greatest podcast episode of them all. A lineup featuring the greatest hit of CCR's career, of Blood, Sweat & Tears' career, of Johnny Cash's career, and of Tom Jones' career. The 80's make a generous appearance as well, with the Boss's first 80's hit and one of Cher's last 80's hit. A wonderful 60's rock medley, some teen idol sensations, and a fantastic tune played in the soundtrack of an Eddie Murphy classic film. And so many wonderful musical and chart nuggets and tidbits.

We spend our special segment on my favorite year of the rock era, 1969. Interesting facts and commentary, and lots of great listener responses to the question: What is your favorite song from that signature year? Come join the fun!!

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Season 2 - Episode #20 - Songs #1620-#1601

Season 2 · Episode 20

Friday, August 14, 2026 • Duration 58:54

Episode #70 (Season 2, Episode 20) discusses songs #1620-#1601, as we inch closer and closer to the #1 song in Billboard History. Artists featured include:

Another 80's jam fest, while also sprinkling in some of the biggest chart heavyweights in rock history. Our 70th episode is packed with your favorites. 3 Late 60's/Early 70's R&B legendary groups have a signature song each in this set, as does a pair of #1 hits from the Supremes. A 70's pop icon making his mark in the late 80's, and the best hit in the career of a 80's new wave / rock staple that's very...mobile. And did you know there were 4 different songs in the rock era hitting the Top 40 with the same 3-word title? The best one is in the set! What is it?

We spend our special segment on my favorite year of the rock era, 1982. Interesting facts and commentary, and lots of great listener responses to the question, What is your favorite song from that signature year? Come join the fun!!

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Season 2 - Episode #19 - Songs #1640-#1621

Season 2 · Episode 19

Friday, July 31, 2026 • Duration 01:00:28

Episode #69 (Season 2, Episode 19) discusses songs #1640-#1621, as we inch closer and closer to the #1 song in Billboard History. Artists featured include:

If you are a fan of the Casey era songs from 1970-1988, you've hit the jackpot with this podcast! 13 of the 20 songs in this set are from those 2 decades, including 4 of the most famous 80's 1-hit wonders (one of which didn't hit the top 10 until the 2020's!!!). Some wonderful modern dance tracks by Flo Rida and Major Lazer, and a 1974 sweet sensual hit that a critic claimed caused more pregnancies than any other song that year.

We have also reached the very first #1 song of the 80's on this countdown, after 1360 hits without getting to one yet! And it's by the man who has 9 number one songs in that decade. We spend our special segment talking about 80's number 1 hits. What's your favorite?

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Season 2 - Episode #18 - Songs #1660-#1641

Season 2 · Episode 18

Friday, July 24, 2026 • Duration 59:18

Episode #68 (Season 2, Episode 18) discusses songs #1660-#1641, as we inch closer and closer to the #1 song in Billboard History. Artists featured include:

A nice mixture of 21st Century Dance hits (including a song where the video was the first one to hit a billion views on Youtube) and 60's and 70's classics, with some INXS 80's thrown in. Some cover versions getting some love, including one where both the original and cover hit #1! And it's the FIRST TIME we've heard from the 70's classic rock legends, Eagles!! Welcome to the countdown!

And the greatest song in Billboard History that peaked at #8! What song is it??

Our discovery into the years of rock and roll lands on the year 1987, as we continue our Greatest Years segments. Listen to the listener's favorite hits from that memorable year.

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Season 2 - Episode #17 - Songs #1680-#1661

Season 2 · Episode 16

Friday, July 17, 2026 • Duration 01:00:16

Episode #67 (Season 2, Episode 17) discusses songs #1680-#1661, as we inch closer and closer to the #1 song in Billboard History. Artists featured include:

A bridesmaid's podcast! 8 of the 20 songs in this set reached a peak position of #2! Of course we've got some good #1 songs as well, including one of the most significant #1 hits of the entire rock era, and all because of timing. Pitbull makes his countdown debut, as does Imagine Dragons. Some movie themes in there, one a disco smash and another where it's titled as a movie theme but never even made it onto the soundtrack album! And Stevie. Cause he's awesome.

Our discovery into the years of rock and roll lands on the year 1991, as we continue our Greatest Years segments. Listen to the listener's favorite hits from that memorable year.

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Season 2 - Episode #16 - Songs #1700-#1681

Season 2 · Episode 16

Friday, July 10, 2026 • Duration 01:03:51

An absolute banger of set of 20 songs as you'll ever find as we burrow through the 1600's on our way to the biggest song in Billboard History. 2 of the most famous anti-war protest songs make this cut, one of Michael Jackson's most infectious #1 hits (and my personal favorite), and the debuts of Drake, Lifehouse and Robert Palmer. Plus the biggest sports anthem of the 90's, a darling 80's duet between 2 70's stars, and another #1 Beatles jam, but who's playing drums?

Our discovery into the years of rock and roll lands on the year 1978, as we continue our Greatest Years segments. Disco was dominating led by the legendary Saturday Night Fever Soundtrack, but soooo many other genres were hitting as well. Listen to the listener's favorite hits from that memorable year.

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Season 2 - Episode #15 - Songs #1720-#1701

Season 2 · Episode 15

Friday, July 3, 2026 • Duration 57:46

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 time the greatest song on the country charts of all time. And debut songs from Jody Watley and Marty Robbins, two stalwarts of their genre.

Our discovery into the years of rock and roll lands on the year 1959, as we continue our Greatest Years segments. The first full year of the Hot 100 era, but SO many memorable hits as pointed out by our listeners, even though most of us weren't alive. Great nostalgia from a time long past. Listen to the listener's favorite hits from that memorable year.

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