The Year "Gangnam" Was Robbed
The Gist's Billboard charts Sherpa Chris Molanphy returns to hearken back to more recent musical history: the hits of 2012. We learn why Psy's ubiquitous "Gangnam Style" isn't technically on the list and how a Swedish stable of songwriters dominated the charts with "turbo pop." Molanphy writes the Why Is This Song No. 1? column for Slate. In the Spiel, chasing down a lesser-known lie. Today's sponsors: Green Mountain Coffee. Green Mountain Coffee is passionate about making a smoother tasting cup. Try it today with code TRYGMC. Blue Apron. Create delicious, home-cooked meals with fresh ingredients delivered right to your door. Get your first three meals free when you go to BlueApron.com/thegist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Gist's Billboard charts Sherpa Chris Molanphy returns to hearken back to more recent musical history: the hits of 2012. We learn why Psy's ubiquitous "Gangnam Style" isn't technically on the list and how a Swedish stable of songwriters dominated the charts with "turbo pop." Molanphy writes the Why Is This Song No. 1? column for Slate.
In the Spiel, chasing down a lesser-known lie.
Today's sponsors:
Green Mountain Coffee. Green Mountain Coffee is passionate about making a smoother tasting cup. Try it today with code TRYGMC.
Blue Apron. Create delicious, home-cooked meals with fresh ingredients delivered right to your door. Get your first three meals free when you go to BlueApron.com/thegist.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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