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December 28, 2017

The Current's Chart Show started mid-September of 2009. We decided to give every song a 10-week run on the Chart and then induct it into our Chart Show Hall of Fame. Over the past seven years, the Hall of Fame has become a good gauge of what artists that you, our listeners, know and love.

The Chart Show All-Time Hall of Fame ('09 to '17)

The Chart Show All-Time Hall of Fame ('09 to '17)

Mark Wheat • Dec 28, 2017

The Current's Chart Show started mid-September of 2009. We decided to give every song a 10-week run on the Chart and then induct it into our Chart Show Hall of Fame. Over the past seven years, the Hall of Fame has become a good gauge of what artists that you, our listeners, know and love.

The Chart Show All-Time Hall of Fame ('09 to '16)

The Chart Show All-Time Hall of Fame ('09 to '16)

Mark Wheat • Dec 28, 2017

The Current's Chart Show started mid-September of 2009. We decided to give every song a 10-week run on the Chart and then induct it into our Chart Show Hall of Fame. Over the past seven years, the Hall of Fame has become a good gauge of what artists that you, our listeners, know and love.

The Chart Show: An All-American Year, Save For A Few Friends North Of The Border

The Chart Show: An All-American Year, Save For A Few Friends North Of The Border

Mark Wheat • Dec 28, 2017

The Chart Show takes a look back at 2017 in music.

Music News: Israel ambassador requests Lorde meeting after show cancellation

Music News: Israel ambassador requests Lorde meeting after show cancellation

Jay Gabler • Dec 27, 2017

Today's top music news stories include an escalating debate over Lorde's cancellation of a show in Israel; health struggles for Solange; and a death in Rihanna's family.

Sole Of A Band 2017: the shoes that made noise

Sole Of A Band 2017: the shoes that made noise

Bob Boilen • Dec 27, 2017

Does a musician's choice in footwear say anything about their music? Test the theory in this one-minute-long video featuring hundreds of shoes photographed by All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.

‘The future is bright’: Duluth music insider Emma Deaner on making north country magic

‘The future is bright’: Duluth music insider Emma Deaner on making north country magic

Jay Gabler • Dec 27, 2017

Bringing music to Glensheen is just one of the many dreams Emma Deaner is living. There are plenty of sparks giving light to Duluth’s thriving music scene, but at just about every turn, this northwoods native is found offering fresh ideas, making new connections, and keeping the beat as drummer with Superior Siren. I profiled Deaner…

Coffee Break: Reflection and memories

Coffee Break: Reflection and memories

Anna Reed • Dec 27, 2017

As we come towards the end of 2017, let's get reflective. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that focus on reflection and memories?

Rock and Roll Book Club: Best music books of 2017

Rock and Roll Book Club: Best music books of 2017

Jay Gabler • Dec 27, 2017

Happy new year! Here are ten of the best music books we covered in 2017.

Today in Music History: Faces split up for good

Today in Music History: Faces split up for good

Dec 27, 2017

Today in Music History: the Faces called it quits, The Supremes had their 12th No. 1 hit, Morrissey wrote a music review, and The Animals played their first radio broadcast.

Music News: Eminem becomes first artist to release eight consecutive immediate chart-toppers

Music News: Eminem becomes first artist to release eight consecutive immediate chart-toppers

Jay Gabler • Dec 27, 2017

Today's top music news stories include a historic chart landmark for Eminem, Roseanne lashing out at Lorde, and Noel Gallagher explaining why Oasis will never get back together.

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