Love & Nuggets: The Hits of 1968

What this episode covers

<p><span >In this engaging episode of 'Past Tens: A Top 10 Time Machine,' hosts Dave and Milt revisit the Billboard Top 10 hits from August 31, 1968. They discuss songs by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, Cream, Steppenwolf, Jose Feliciano, and The Doors, sharing personal anecdotes and fun facts about the era. Interspersed with listener feedback and a special tribute to Milt's wife, Karen, whose birthday falls within the week, the episode abounds with nostalgia. The hosts also explore trivia from the introduction of McDonald's Chicken McNuggets to music-related quizzes on John Hughes films, culminating in a celebratory birthday countdown mixed with playful banter and heartfelt moments.</span><br></p><p>00:50 Canoeing Adventures and Karaoke Nights</p><p>01:43 Listener Shoutout</p><p>03:00 Drafting the Best Albums: A Recap</p><p>03:57 Organizing Future Drafts and Listener Participation</p><p>05:28 Celebrating Karen Milbauer Wolf's Birthday</p><p>06:58 Top 10 Songs of August 31, 1968</p><p>13:15 The Dells: Rock and Roll Hall of Famers</p><p>17:40 Archie Bell and the Drells: Can't Stop Dancing</p><p>23:43 Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell: A Tragic Love Song</p><p>29:42 Harper Valley PTA: A Badass Country Song</p><p>32:34 Vanilla Fudge: Early Influencers of Heavy Metal</p><p>39:30 Cream: Pioneers of Blues Rock</p><p>49:47 Play Date: Music in John Hughes Films</p><p>50:31 The Quiz Begins: 80s Movie Music Trivia</p><p>51:02 Ferris Bueller's Day Off: Parade Scene Trivia</p><p>51:55 Pretty in Pink and Weird Science: Music Questions</p><p>52:36 Ferris Bueller's Day Off: Final Scene Music</p><p>53:31 Pretty in Pink: Ducky's Lip Sync</p><p>53:59 16 Candles: Music Trivia</p><p>55:10 The Breakfast Club: Montage Music</p><p>55:43 She's Having a Baby: Audio Quiz</p><p>56:23 Ferris Bueller's Day Off: Museum Scene Music</p><p>57:00 Uncle Buck: School Scene Music</p><p>57:58 Quiz Wrap-Up and Final Scores</p><p>58:47 The Doors: Hello, I Love You</p><p>01:12:28 Steppenwolf: Born to Be Wild</p><p>01:21:04 The Rascals: People Got to Be Free</p><p>01:25:49 Conclusion and Farewell</p>