In this nostalgic episode of 'Past Tens, a Top 10 Time Machine', hosts Dave and Milt transport listeners back to July 1982, exploring the Billboard Top 10 hits and top albums of the week. They discuss enduring classics from artists like John Cougar (Mellencamp?), Van Halen, and the Rolling Stones. Highlights include "The Loverboy Teen Butt Album Cover Story," and a Jeopardy-style quiz segment. Additionally, the hosts offer their own favorite picks, adding a personal twist to the musical lineup. Tune in for an engaging deep dive into music history filled with humor, debates, nachos, cocktails, lots of full frontal nudity, and unexpected stories.

Topics

00:47 Aging and Colonoscopy Tales!

03:14 Patriotism Pod Recap

04:17 Upcoming Weekend Plans

05:16 Listener Reviews and Feedback

06:24 Time Machine to July 3rd, 1982

29:33 John Cougar's Breakthrough Album

37:35 Nostalgic TV Memories

38:09 Johnny C's Career and Music

39:18 David Lee Roth's Era

40:46 Van Halen's Diver Down Album

48:35 Rolling Stones' Live Albums

53:53 Jeopardy! Style Music Quiz

01:01:48 Toto's Grammy-Winning Album

01:09:52 Human League's Synth-Pop Impact

01:15:06 Willie Nelson's Pop Breakthrough

01:16:04 Cover Versions and Collaborations

01:19:21 Willie Nelson's Humor and Legacy

01:24:15 Paul McCartney's Tug of War

01:30:20 Asia's Debut Album

01:38:04 Recap and Reflections

HERE’S YOUR JULY 4 PLAYLIST:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/69DYFfVPqQh4PoPBVuI75n?si=019c5f38c6ea4003

In this special Independence Day episode of Past Tens, hosts Dave and Milt delve into the top 10 greatest patriotic red, white, and blue songs of all time. They tally contributions from listeners, discuss the impact of each song, and even share amusing personal anecdotes. From Neil Diamond's 'America' to Ray Charles' 'America the Beautiful,' the show is filled with iconic hits that celebrate the American spirit. The episode also touches on songs like 'Born in the USA' by Bruce Springsteen, Mellencamp classics, and even a comedic take with Team America's 'America, F*** Yeah.' Whether it's patriotic anthems or songs that capture the essence of American culture, this episode has it all. Tune in for a lively countdown that will surely get your 4th of July off to a great start. Now go have a hot dog. F Yeah!

Topics

00:52 Celebrating Independence Day

01:42 Top 10 Patriotic Songs Countdown Begins

04:19 Discussing the Songs and Their Rankings

05:59 Diving Deeper into the Top Patriotic Songs

25:41 Marvin Gaye's Iconic National Anthem

29:40 James Brown's 'Living in America' Breakdown

32:45 Dan Hartman's Version of 'Living in America'

35:49 Neil Diamond's 'America' and Its Impact

40:17 Patriotic Songs: Hits and Misses

50:33 Bruce Springsteen's 'Born in the USA' Debate

56:46 Ray Charles' 'America the Beautiful' Finale

01:01:13 Closing Remarks and 4th of July Wishes

Dave and Milt take listeners on a nostalgic journey through the Billboard Top 10 hits from July 3, 1971. The duo discusses and critiques songs like Ringo Starr’s 'It Don’t Come Easy', The Rolling Stones' classic ‘Brown Sugar’, and The Carpenters' 'Rainy Days and Mondays', while also spotlighting tracks by Jerry Reed, James Taylor, Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose, The Raiders, and Carole King. Amidst playful banter, Milt's love-hate relationship with certain tracks and Dave's critique of James Taylor’s style surface. By the way, a robot wrote this recap. Could you tell? I bet you couldn’t. The robots are winning. Kneel before us, humans. You have no chance. Anyway, the episode teems with humorous anecdotes, fascinating trivia—including John Loudermilk's fabricated story—an AI-generated musical playdate, and even a song substitution challenge featuring The James Gang. Listeners are treated to a vibrant mix of music history, critical assessments, and engaging storytelling.

Topics:

00:52 Milt’s Mysterious Disappearance and Catching Up

01:55 Listener Feedback and Summer Songs

05:17 Time Machine: July 3rd, 1971

14:42 Ringo Starr's Solo Success

24:28 Jerry Reed's 'When You're Hot, You're Hot'

33:04 James Taylor's 'You've Got a Friend'

39:44 AI and Music: A Fun Experiment

42:12 Guessing the Song Lyrics

43:05 Struggling with Song Recognition

43:24 More Song Challenges

44:46 Tough Song Lyrics

45:32 Iconic Bands and Tough Lyrics

47:51 Television Theme Songs

48:21 Final Song Challenge

49:22 Reflecting on the Challenge

50:36 Discussing 'Brown Sugar'

52:27 Bad Remake Alert

54:19 The Want Ads

01:02:14 Hamilton, Joe Frank, and Reynolds

01:08:15 Rainy Days and Mondays

01:16:03 Treat Her Like a Lady

01:17:08 Introduction to Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose

01:17:13 The Story Behind the Band Name

01:17:50 Musical Success and Disappearance

01:18:23 Anchorman and the Iconic Song

01:20:44 Discussing the Raiders and Native American Themes

01:24:25 The Controversial Story of 'Indian Reservation'

01:30:16 Carole King's 'It's Too Late'

01:38:35 Recap and Reflections on the Top Songs

01:54:54 Final Thoughts and Sign-Off

Best Summer Songs of All Time!

Here's the playlist thanks to you, Machine Nation: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3SwDdqK6Hhh61LwVXDBDXY?si=aaee311e0d9b4ff2

In this episode of Past Tens, hosts Dave and special guest co-host Beth Grampetro travel back to June 11, 1994, to explore the Billboard Top 10 hits of the week. They delve into popular songs such as Aaliyah's 'Back and Forth,' Tony Braxton's 'You Mean the World to Me,' and Ace of Base's 'The Sign.' Can you tell this was written by AI? You can, can’t you. We’re fooling no one. Sorry. Anyway, the discussion includes music trivia, personal anecdotes, and the transformation of country hits into popular R&B tracks, particularly John Michael Montgomery's songs turned hits by All-4-One. The hosts humorously banter about their favorite and least favorite tracks, replacing disliked songs with personal picks like those from Melissa Etheridge and Tom Petty. This nostalgic episode is filled with pop culture references, making for a fun reflection on mid-'90s music.

Topics:

03:10 1994 Time Machine: Setting the Stage

09:59 Aaliyah's Debut and R. Kelly Controversy

19:47 Toni Braxton's Early Hits

26:45 Prince's 'The Most Beautiful Girl in the World'

33:55 Big Mountain's 'Baby, I Love Your Way'

37:48 1994 Movie Soundtrack Trivia

45:07 Ace of Base: A 90s Pop Phenomenon

46:52 Exploring Different Versions of 'Don't Turn Around'

50:31 Ace of Base's 'The Sign': A Massive Hit

55:26 Warren G and Nate Dogg's 'Regulate'

59:55 Janet Jackson's Mature Themes in 'Anytime, Anyplace'

01:05:02 Madonna's 'I'll Remember' and Movie Soundtracks

01:12:35 All-4-One's 'I Swear': A Wedding Anthem

01:21:06 Substitutions and Final Thoughts

One, Two, Three, Four! What is your favoite count-in?

Milt & Dave jump back to 1992.

Pass the milk! Milt and Dave count down the top breakfast cereals of all time.