Rock Rankings
We’re two guys, Joe Turner and Mr. G, who grew up loving music, addicted to Top 40 radio, and have opinions about our favorite songs by the rock era’s best artists. Oh, and we’re brothers. Each week we pick an act and give our personal top ten lists from the artist, and we compare to see who has the best list.
The genre is pop music from 1955-1989, and we countdown our personal top tens from the best artists of that era. We encourage listeners to send us their top three and to vote on which one of us had the better list. If you grew up on great radio (especially the golden AM days), collected records, were addicted to MTV when they actually played videos, and/or never missed an episode of American Top 40, this is definitely your podcast.
Episodes

Jul 23, 2026
Jul 23, 2026
29 min
This week on Rock Rankings, we celebrate the elegant voice and timeless artistry of Dionne Warwick. From unforgettable Bacharach and David classics to chart-topping pop and soul favorites, her remarkable career has spanned generations. Join us as we count down our top ten favorite songs from one of music's most enduring and beloved vocalists.

Jul 16, 2026
Jul 16, 2026
27 min
This week on Rock Rankings, we celebrate our 51st episode by cruising through the incredible catalog of the Doobie Brothers. From rootsy rockers to smooth, soulful hits, the band's ever-evolving sound has produced decades of unforgettable music. Join us as we each count down our top ten favorite songs from one of rock's most enduring and versatile bands.

Jul 9, 2026
Jul 9, 2026
29 min
On this episode of Rock Rankings, we wrap up our countdown of the greatest one-hit wonders of the 1970s. In Part Two, we each reveal our favorite one-hit wonders that made the charts from 1975 through 1979. From disco-floor favorites to unforgettable rock and pop classics, these songs prove that one hit can be all it takes to create a lasting musical legacy.

Jul 3, 2026
Jul 3, 2026
34 min
This week on Rock Rankings, we kick off our countdown of the greatest one-hit wonders of the 1970s. With so many unforgettable songs to choose from, we're spreading the fun over two episodes. In Part One, we each rank our top 12 favorites from the first half of the decade (1970–1974)—proof that one hit was all these artists needed to leave a lasting mark on music history.

Jun 25, 2026
Jun 25, 2026
31 min
On this episode of Rock Rankings, we take a trip through the hit-filled career of Johnny Rivers. From his electrifying live recordings to his chart-topping originals, Rivers helped define the sound of the 1960s with a blend of rock, pop, folk, and soul. Join us as we count down our top ten favorite songs from this underrated music legend.

Jun 18, 2026
Jun 18, 2026
27 min
On this episode of Rock Rankings, we celebrate the incredible versatility and energy of the Pointer Sisters. From soulful beginnings to dance-floor favorites and pop chart successes, the group delivered hit after hit across multiple genres. Join us as we count down our top ten favorite songs from one of music’s most dynamic and influential acts.

Jun 11, 2026
Jun 11, 2026
28 min
On this episode of Rock Rankings, we celebrate the incredible music of the Commodores and Lionel Richie’s remarkable solo career. From funky grooves and soulful ballads to chart-topping pop classics, this musical family produced no shortage of unforgettable hits. Join us as we combine both catalogs and count down our top ten favorite songs from one of music’s most successful partnerships.

Jun 4, 2026
Jun 4, 2026
21 min
This week we welcome special guest Jeff Weipert of Jeff's Lost and Found to join Mr. G for a countdown of their top ten favorite songs from ABBA. From infectious pop hooks to unforgettable harmonies, ABBA created a catalog that continues to captivate fans around the world. Tune in as we celebrate the music of one of pop's most beloved and successful groups.

May 21, 2026
May 21, 2026
28 min
This week we shine a spotlight on the smooth harmonies and timeless soul of the Spinners. With a catalog filled with elegant ballads, infectious grooves, and some of the finest vocal performances of the 1970s, the group helped define the golden age of soul music. Join us as we count down our top ten favorite songs from one of the era’s most sophisticated and enduring acts. (Pictured: Rock Rankings co-host Joe Turner with Jessie Peck from the Spinners)

May 14, 2026
May 14, 2026
27 min
On this episode of Rock Rankings, we celebrate the soaring falsetto and timeless hits of Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons. From Jersey street-corner harmonies to chart-topping pop classics, their music helped define an era. Join us as we count down our top ten favorite songs from one of the most iconic vocal groups of all time.




