The Vibe’s Alive in 1990

Dave and Milt explore the top 10 Billboard hits of December 8, 1990. They critique and analyze tracks from icons like Madonna, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, and more obscure artists like Stevie B. The duo also delve into music history, dissecting samples and the origins of notable tracks. The episode features a fun limerick quiz on songs with 'time' in the title and leads to surprising conclusions about the week's biggest hits. A particularly contentious discussion wraps up with Dave and Milt differing on the final rankings, culminating in an unexpected verdict for the week's music quality.   Topics   01:31 Listener Feedback and Shoutouts 12:28 Top 10 Songs of December 8th, 1990 19:52 Madonna's 'Justify My Love' 30:29 Suzanne Vega's 'Tom's Diner' Remix 39:10 UB40's 'The Way You Do the Things You Do' 42:23 Debating the Merits of Cover Songs 43:45 Rodent Troubles and Heroic Deeds 46:43 Nostalgia and Music Trivia 47:56 Wilson Phillips and Music Royalties 53:15 Groove is in the Heart: A Deep Dive 01:04:16 Mariah Carey's Ballads and Yacht Rock 01:20:19 A Heartfelt Tribute 01:21:29 The Ballad Rule 01:22:10 Karaoke and Iconic Songs 01:24:03 Tattoo Mishaps 01:26:19 Bette Midler's Ballads 01:32:23 Whitney Houston's Evolution 01:41:42 The Postman Song 01:44:24 Recap and Reflections 01:58:30 Final Thoughts and Fun