The Bitches Are Back With the Hits of 1974

In this episode of 'Past Tens: A Top 10 Time Machine,' hosts Dave and Milt explore the Billboard Top 10 hits from October 1974. They spotlight tracks like Bad Company's 'Can’t Get Enough,' Elton John’s 'The Bitch is Back,' and Stevie Wonder's 'You Haven’t Done Nothin’. The episode is peppered with personal stories, plans for Disney World, a shout-out to a devoted listener Tom Carey, and a playful segment on songs named after days of the week. The hosts provide interesting snippets about artists like Cat Stevens and Cheech and Chong, and offer a comedic take on the quirky 70s TV variety show moments. They also critique the era's music, including Olivia Newton-John's soulless bowl of crap 'I Honestly Love You' and Billy Preston's awesome 'Nothing from Nothing,' while reminiscing about variety show misfires like the Star Wars Christmas Special. Topics 01:19 Disney World Excitement 02:46 Shoutouts and Listener Appreciation 06:16 Time Machine: October 12th, 1974 25:14 Cheech and Chong's Top 10 Hit 38:11 Nostalgic Podcast Ideas 39:13 Elton John's Iconic Hits 39:46 The Bitch is Back: Lyrics and Legacy 41:37 Controversial Lyrics and Radio Censorship 42:20 Songs with 'Bitch' in the Title 50:30 Cat Stevens: From Pop Star to Yusuf Islam 57:43 Songs with Days of the Week Quiz 01:05:09 Stevie Wonder's Political Anthem 01:09:42 Cringeworthy 70s Variety Shows 01:14:04 The Beach Boys and First Class 01:18:14 The Knickerbockers and Beatles Knockoffs 01:19:59 Dionne Warwick's Comeback with The Spinners 01:28:05 Billy Preston: The Fifth Beatle 01:33:29 Olivia Newton-John's Chart-Topping Hit 01:39:01 Recap and Reflections