PAST 10s: A Top 10 Time Machine - Music of the 70s, 80s and More – Details, episodes & analysis

Dave and Milt are joined by special guests Bruce and Adam, embarking on an album draft reminiscing about the iconic year of 1987. They select their favorite albums including U2's 'The Joshua Tree,' Prince's 'Sign O' the Times,' Guns N' Roses' 'Appetite for Destruction,' and many more. The discussion spans influential albums from diverse genres, highlighting the personal and cultural significance of artists like George Michael, Bruce Springsteen, and Aerosmith. The episode also covers significant rap releases like Eric B. and Rakim's 'Paid in Full' and LL Cool J's 'Bigger and Deffer,' and touches on surprising picks like Foster and Lloyd's self-titled album. This vibrant and nostalgic conversation offers deep dives and personal anecdotes, painting a rich picture of the music landscape in 1987.

Topics

01:01 Concert Experiences and James Taylor

02:01 ABC's of Rock: Drafting Albums by Year

02:56 Introducing the Guests

05:45 Drafting the Best Albums of 1987

36:04 Discussing Iconic Christmas Albums

39:28 George Michael's 'Faith' Album

43:06 Springsteen's 'Tunnel of Love'

48:41 INXS 'Kick' Album

50:54 Michael Jackson's 'Bad' Album

01:07:16 Billy Joel's Russian Concert

01:10:29 Eric B. & Rakim's 'Paid in Full'

01:14:06 Funny College Radio Show Stories

01:14:16 The Impact of Rap Music in the South

01:14:41 Roommate Surprise and Radio Shoutouts

01:15:19 Unexpected Encounters and Famous Connections

01:16:13 The Struggle to Start a Rap Show

01:16:57 REM's Breakthrough Album: Document

01:20:37 Sting's Introspective Album: Nothing Like the Sun

01:23:13 Fleetwood Mac's Last Album: Tango In The Night

01:26:44 LL Cool J's Breakthrough: Bigger and Deffer

01:31:00 Foster and Lloyd: A Country Music Revelation

01:34:39 Whitney Houston's Iconic Album: Whitney

01:38:04 Draft Recap and Final Thoughts

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.

00:50 Canoeing Adventures and Karaoke Nights

01:43 Listener Shoutout

03:00 Drafting the Best Albums: A Recap

03:57 Organizing Future Drafts and Listener Participation

05:28 Celebrating Karen Milbauer Wolf's Birthday

06:58 Top 10 Songs of August 31, 1968

13:15 The Dells: Rock and Roll Hall of Famers

17:40 Archie Bell and the Drells: Can't Stop Dancing

23:43 Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell: A Tragic Love Song

29:42 Harper Valley PTA: A Badass Country Song

32:34 Vanilla Fudge: Early Influencers of Heavy Metal

39:30 Cream: Pioneers of Blues Rock

49:47 Play Date: Music in John Hughes Films

50:31 The Quiz Begins: 80s Movie Music Trivia

51:02 Ferris Bueller's Day Off: Parade Scene Trivia

51:55 Pretty in Pink and Weird Science: Music Questions

52:36 Ferris Bueller's Day Off: Final Scene Music

53:31 Pretty in Pink: Ducky's Lip Sync

53:59 16 Candles: Music Trivia

55:10 The Breakfast Club: Montage Music

55:43 She's Having a Baby: Audio Quiz

56:23 Ferris Bueller's Day Off: Museum Scene Music

57:00 Uncle Buck: School Scene Music

57:58 Quiz Wrap-Up and Final Scores

58:47 The Doors: Hello, I Love You

01:12:28 Steppenwolf: Born to Be Wild

01:21:04 The Rascals: People Got to Be Free

01:25:49 Conclusion and Farewell

Dave and Milt take listeners on a nostalgic journey through the Billboard Top 10 hits from July 3, 1971. The duo discusses and critiques songs like Ringo Starr’s 'It Don’t Come Easy', The Rolling Stones' classic ‘Brown Sugar’, and The Carpenters' 'Rainy Days and Mondays', while also spotlighting tracks by Jerry Reed, James Taylor, Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose, The Raiders, and Carole King. Amidst playful banter, Milt's love-hate relationship with certain tracks and Dave's critique of James Taylor’s style surface. By the way, a robot wrote this recap. Could you tell? I bet you couldn’t. The robots are winning. Kneel before us, humans. You have no chance. Anyway, the episode teems with humorous anecdotes, fascinating trivia—including John Loudermilk's fabricated story—an AI-generated musical playdate, and even a song substitution challenge featuring The James Gang. Listeners are treated to a vibrant mix of music history, critical assessments, and engaging storytelling.

Topics:

00:52 Milt’s Mysterious Disappearance and Catching Up

01:55 Listener Feedback and Summer Songs

05:17 Time Machine: July 3rd, 1971

14:42 Ringo Starr's Solo Success

24:28 Jerry Reed's 'When You're Hot, You're Hot'

33:04 James Taylor's 'You've Got a Friend'

39:44 AI and Music: A Fun Experiment

42:12 Guessing the Song Lyrics

43:05 Struggling with Song Recognition

43:24 More Song Challenges

44:46 Tough Song Lyrics

45:32 Iconic Bands and Tough Lyrics

47:51 Television Theme Songs

48:21 Final Song Challenge

49:22 Reflecting on the Challenge

50:36 Discussing 'Brown Sugar'

52:27 Bad Remake Alert

54:19 The Want Ads

01:02:14 Hamilton, Joe Frank, and Reynolds

01:08:15 Rainy Days and Mondays

01:16:03 Treat Her Like a Lady

01:17:08 Introduction to Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose

01:17:13 The Story Behind the Band Name

01:17:50 Musical Success and Disappearance

01:18:23 Anchorman and the Iconic Song

01:20:44 Discussing the Raiders and Native American Themes

01:24:25 The Controversial Story of 'Indian Reservation'

01:30:16 Carole King's 'It's Too Late'

01:38:35 Recap and Reflections on the Top Songs

01:54:54 Final Thoughts and Sign-Off

Milt and Dave take the time machine back to 1983 and find beat technology, new androgyny and Taco hilarity.

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Millt and Dave count down the top TV jingles of the 80s.

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The glory of Gloria. The dynamo that was Debbie. George wanted your sex. Who the f--- were the Jets? Milt and Dave still haven't found what they're looking for but they're glad you found this episode.

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Milt and Dave count down the most sampled songs ever according to whosampled.com

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Dave and Milt take an unusual trip back to 1996.

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The top TV jingles of the 70s!

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Milt and Dave's good-times canoe trip playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0EKU4R0gFC7XxO3NEKW3S3?si=0bc12ff0a9d94815

Milt and Dave hustle back to 1975 and find Sir Paul; Lady Linda and, for some reason, Milt's favorite horse.

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