EPISODE · Feb 14, 2025 · 1H 57M
1980: Yeah, I Actually Do Like Pina Coladas
from PAST 10s: A Top 10 Time Machine - Music of the 70s, 80s and More
Dave and Milt take a trip back to February 2nd, 1980, to review and critique the Billboard Top 10 hits of that week. They find Tom Petty's 'Don't Do Me Like That,' Rupert Holmes' 'Escape (The Pina Colada Song)', Kenny Rogers' 'Coward of the County,' and Michael Jackson's 'Rock With You,' among others. They also engage in playful banter and trivia about musical notes and historical facts, recap the top songs of the week, and make their substitutions for songs they feel deserve a spot in the top 10 but didn't quite make it. Topics 00:43 Yoga and Sound Bathing Experiences 02:51 SNL 50th Anniversary Excitement 06:48 1980 Time Machine Journey Begins 18:52 Tom Petty's Musical Journey 38:01 The Eagles' Prophetic Concerns 38:59 Disco, Rap, and Musical Fads 40:34 Accusations of Plagiarism 43:30 Fleetwood Mac's 'Sarah' and Its Complex Backstory 53:08 The Pina Colada Song: A Deeper Dive 01:05:39 Jeopardy! Songs About Booze 01:14:39 Queen's Rockabilly Hit 01:17:23 Introduction to 'Cruisin' by Smokey Robinson 01:17:54 Smokey Robinson's Solo Career Struggles 01:18:37 The Inspiration Behind 'Cruisin' 01:19:05 Different Interpretations of 'Cruisin' 01:19:59 Cover Versions of 'Cruisin' 01:20:55 Gwyneth Paltrow's Surprising Singing Talent 01:22:05 Huey Lewis and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 01:22:28 Smokey Robinson's Latest Album 'GASMS' 01:24:35 Kenny Rogers' 'Coward of the County' 01:32:35 Captain and Tennille's 'Do That to Me One More Time' 01:38:18 Michael Jackson's 'Rock With You' 01:46:13 Recap and Reflections on the Top 10 Songs
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Dave and Milt take a trip back to February 2nd, 1980, to review and critique the Billboard Top 10 hits of that week. They find Tom Petty's 'Don't Do Me Like That,' Rupert Holmes' 'Escape (The Pina Colada Song)', Kenny Rogers' 'Coward of the County,' and Michael Jackson's 'Rock With You,' among others. They also engage in playful banter and trivia about musical notes and historical facts, recap the top songs of the week, and make their substitutions for songs they feel deserve a spot in the top 10 but didn't quite make it. Topics 00:43 Yoga and Sound Bathing Experiences 02:51 SNL 50th Anniversary Excitement 06:48 1980 Time Machine Journey Begins 18:52 Tom Petty's Musical Journey 38:01 The Eagles' Prophetic Concerns 38:59 Disco, Rap, and Musical Fads 40:34 Accusations of Plagiarism 43:30 Fleetwood Mac's 'Sarah' and Its Complex Backstory 53:08 The Pina Colada Song: A Deeper Dive 01:05:39 Jeopardy! Songs About Booze 01:14:39 Queen's Rockabilly Hit 01:17:23 Introduction to 'Cruisin' by Smokey Robinson 01:17:54 Smokey Robinson's Solo Career Struggles 01:18:37 The Inspiration Behind 'Cruisin' 01:19:05 Different Interpretations of 'Cruisin' 01:19:59 Cover Versions of 'Cruisin' 01:20:55 Gwyneth Paltrow's Surprising Singing Talent 01:22:05 Huey Lewis and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 01:22:28 Smokey Robinson's Latest Album 'GASMS' 01:24:35 Kenny Rogers' 'Coward of the County' 01:32:35 Captain and Tennille's 'Do That to Me One More Time' 01:38:18 Michael Jackson's 'Rock With You' 01:46:13 Recap and Reflections on the Top 10 Songs
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1980: Yeah, I Actually Do Like Pina Coladas
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