E39 On a High Wire

We start this episode with the daredevil tale of Philippe Petit’s legendary New York City high-wire act in 1974. Broadcasting from Levittown, New York, while Jimmy keeps things lively at Arcade 160 Studios in Atlanta, the duo ventures into lighter territory with Snoop Dogg’s hilarious Olympic badminton commentary and Flavor Flav's surprising gig as the hype man for the US women’s water polo team.Relive the vibrant music and cultural moments of the late 1970s as we reminisce about the era’s gas shortage and The Kinks’ evolution into Arena Rock stardom. Revel in the brilliance of AC/DC’s "Highway to Hell". We celebrate Nick Lowe’s charming hit "Cruel to Be Kind," complete with the quirky story of his wedding-day music video and culminate with a nod to Michael Jackson’s transformative "Off the Wall"—the album that paved the way for the phenomenon that was "Thriller." This episode is packed with thrilling stories, memorable music, and a dash of humor that you won’t want to miss!Learn Something New orRemember Something OldPlease Like and Follow our Facebook page Music In My Shoes. You can contact us at [email protected] us a one-way message. We can’t answer you back directly, but it could be part of a future Music In My Shoes Mailbag!!!