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EPISODE · May 2, 2025 · 1H 49M

The Hits of 1969. Right On.

from PAST 10s: A Top 10 Time Machine - Music of the 70s, 80s and More

Right on, brothers and sisters! In this righteous trip of Past 10s: A Top 10 Time Machine, cosmic cats Dave and Milt take a far-out journey back to the Billboard Top 10 hits of May 3, 1969. From Glen Campbell’s heartfelt “Galveston” to the celestial vibes of “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” by The Fifth Dimension, our mellow duo raps about the stories behind the tunes, their cultural mojo, and whether they still groove today, man. ✨ They dig deep into the righteous jam “Time is Tight” by Booker T. & the M.G.’s and blow your mind with a trippy quiz on wild and woolly story songs. So tune in, turn on, and drop into some sonic bliss while the fellas lay down the good vibes and mind-expanding history from the Age of Aquarius. 🌀 Cosmic Time Breakdown: 00:00 – Peaceful Intro & Friendly Vibes 01:29 – Guest Shoutout & Nineties Flashback 02:13 – Jazz Fest Vibes & Pearl Jam Jammin’ 04:20 – 1969: Enter the Time Machine, baby 05:24 – Countin’ Down the Top 10 Trip Tunes 12:38 – Glen Campbell’s Soulful “Galveston” 19:47 – Simon & Garfunkel’s Heavy “The Boxer” 29:46 – Play Date: A Far-Out Story Song Quiz 34:19 – Digging the Tale of “A Boy Named Sue” 35:18 – Songs That Tell It Like It Is 40:17 – TV Themes That Blew Our Minds 41:18 – The Ventures: Instrumental Pioneers 56:51 – Booker T. & the M.G.’s: Tight Time Vibes 01:09:53 – Blood, Sweat & Tears, Jazz Rock Wizards 01:11:03 – Grammys Got You Down? Let’s Rap 01:11:58 – Woodstock & Choosing the Cosmic Path 01:12:20 – Tracing the Roots of B.S.&T. 01:12:54 – Podcast Lingo & Pop Culture Trips 01:13:38 – Brenda Holloway’s Soulful Influence 01:14:39 – Groovy Variety Shows & Wacky TV 01:19:04 – The Cowsills & the Hair-y Revolution 01:25:46 – The Isley Brothers Bring the Funk 01:31:24 – “Aquarius” Shines Its Golden Light 01:35:48 – Reflection Time & Final Vibes 🌈

Right on, brothers and sisters! In this righteous trip of Past 10s: A Top 10 Time Machine, cosmic cats Dave and Milt take a far-out journey back to the Billboard Top 10 hits of May 3, 1969. From Glen Campbell’s heartfelt “Galveston” to the celestial vibes of “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” by The Fifth Dimension, our mellow duo raps about the stories behind the tunes, their cultural mojo, and whether they still groove today, man. ✨ They dig deep into the righteous jam “Time is Tight” by Booker T. & the M.G.’s and blow your mind with a trippy quiz on wild and woolly story songs. So tune in, turn on, and drop into some sonic bliss while the fellas lay down the good vibes and mind-expanding history from the Age of Aquarius. 🌀 Cosmic Time Breakdown: 00:00 – Peaceful Intro & Friendly Vibes 01:29 – Guest Shoutout & Nineties Flashback 02:13 – Jazz Fest Vibes & Pearl Jam Jammin’ 04:20 – 1969: Enter the Time Machine, baby 05:24 – Countin’ Down the Top 10 Trip Tunes 12:38 – Glen Campbell’s Soulful “Galveston” 19:47 – Simon & Garfunkel’s Heavy “The Boxer” 29:46 – Play Date: A Far-Out Story Song Quiz 34:19 – Digging the Tale of “A Boy Named Sue” 35:18 – Songs That Tell It Like It Is 40:17 – TV Themes That Blew Our Minds 41:18 – The Ventures: Instrumental Pioneers 56:51 – Booker T. & the M.G.’s: Tight Time Vibes 01:09:53 – Blood, Sweat & Tears, Jazz Rock Wizards 01:11:03 – Grammys Got You Down? Let’s Rap 01:11:58 – Woodstock & Choosing the Cosmic Path 01:12:20 – Tracing the Roots of B.S.&T. 01:12:54 – Podcast Lingo & Pop Culture Trips 01:13:38 – Brenda Holloway’s Soulful Influence 01:14:39 – Groovy Variety Shows & Wacky TV 01:19:04 – The Cowsills & the Hair-y Revolution 01:25:46 – The Isley Brothers Bring the Funk 01:31:24 – “Aquarius” Shines Its Golden Light 01:35:48 – Reflection Time & Final Vibes 🌈

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