The Top Five Podcast: A-Z - Songs About XANADU

HOLY SHIT - it's been months!!!    On this episode of the Top Five podcast, Kris McPeak and Annie Pruitt continue their A-to-Z song series with the letter X by tackling "songs about Xanadu," defined as an idyllic, luxurious paradise beyond the Olivia Newton-John reference.   They trade picks that capture different versions of utopia—beaches, imagined worlds, cities, and faraway places—while swapping pop culture memories tied to movies, musicals, and road trips, including shoutouts to Rock of Ages, Can't Hardly Wait, and Glee.   Along the way, they reminisce about old music obsessions, debate what "paradise" means, and celebrate how certain songs evolve over time. They close by recapping their lists and teasing that only Y and Z remain, with the final theme still being discussed.   00:00 Podcast Welcome and Catch-Up 00:43 Why Xanadu for X 02:36 No 5 Picks: Beach Vibes and Pure Imagination 05:01 No 4 Picks: FunPlex and Cheeseburger Paradise 07:53 No 3 Picks Bangkok and Dashboard Light 10:52 No 2 Pick Madonna Medell Tease 11:37 Dreamy Song Reflection 12:15 Rainbow Connection Pick 13:42 Paradise City Honorable 15:44 Just Like Paradise Pick 17:25 Number One Africa 19:09 Number One Shambala 21:25 Playlist Recap Farewell