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| Episode 1 - Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame - In or Out? | 30 Apr 2025 | 00:44:55 | |
Episode 1 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-In or out? In this debut episode, Jeff & Scott explore the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They each nominate an artist who should be in the Hall and isn’t. And then they each nominate an artist who should never have been invited into the Hall at all. Roberts Rules of Order went into effect. And votes were unanimous! Show Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/19W46TsUj7P6iQP7irSAK5?si=iTfChjWYSu61eGPZwivECg&pi=hmEXgCPeQj-Fv (Greggery Peccary from Frank Zappa, not on playlist because it is a really bad song and 20 minutes long.) Items that came up in show: To vote for Bad Company to get into Rock and Roll HOF: Vote.rockhall.com Alan Freed, Wolfman Jack and Dick Clark are all in the Rock and Roll Hall. Ahmet Ertugan was with Atlantic Records. Another fun show to listen to: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/rock-n-roll-bedtime-stories-story-guys-w_yGgDdetlA/ Product endorsements: National Blues Museum, St. Louis. https://www.nationalbluesmuseum.org/ Lawson’s Sip of Sunshine. https://www.lawsonsfinest.com/beer/sip-sunshine/ Old Town School of Folk Music. Old Town School of Folk Music: Classes, Concerts and More Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/ | |||
| Episode 2 - Jethro Tull | 07 May 2025 | 00:42:21 | |
In this episode, Jeff and Scott dig into Jethro Tull, a long-time favorite of Jeff’s and a very popular 70’s artist. Show was inspired by Scott’s recent attendance at a Jethro Tull show.
Spotify playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4PKBtMsJpsnzOAqeeN3ab4?si=0R6ClG85Qcaj4bhEaeyrtg&pi=QEZ_5lf8R_2Se
Product endorsements: D & G Brewing, St. Charles, IL https://www.facebook.com/dandgbrewery/ Lou’s to Go. Frozen pizza. Tastes of Chicago | Famous Chicago Food & Gift Delivery Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/ | |||
| Episode 3 - Yacht Rock! | 14 May 2025 | 00:52:54 | |
Soakin’ in the 70’s Show Notes Yacht Rock Episode Spotify playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1kyOKkDl48eUrGDNbvXngx?si=JcLCUrl5S8qykCcTd3 Some interesting questions posed in this episode:
One Hit Wonder stats Wild Cherry. Their #1 Song on Spotify “Play the Funky Music” 350m plays. Their next song has 2m plays. Movie Rec HBO/Max Yacht Rock documentary: https://www.max.com/movies/music-box-yacht-rock-a- dockumentary/a06a30f0-9552-46e5-8827-510fb41eb1fb Yacht Rock Station on Sirius XM: https://www.siriusxm.com/channels/yacht-rock-radio Product Endorsements: Got2B Hair products: https://www.got2b.com/ HBO/Max: https://www.max.com/ Jeff’s Book-Procrastination for Profit https://www.amazon.com/Procrastination-Profit-Contrarian-Viewpoint- | |||
| Episode 8 - Live Albums | 18 Jun 2025 | 01:02:26 | |
Soakin’ in the 70’s Show Notes: The 70’s Best Live Albums!
Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6pid2MWwPZ7ODa7j2X4j6F?si=xSR1zVGtTmevtI5uyuA40Q&pi=PJuolzJnS4aNv
Spin Magazine 50 Best Live Albums of the 70’s: The 50 Best Live Albums of the 1970s - SPIN
Live albums mentioned (Wow! What a list!): Frampton Comes Alive Double Live Gonzo-Ted Nugent Live at Budokan-Cheap Trick Babylon by Bus-Bob Marley and the Wailers Waiting for Columbus-Little Feat Europe ’72-Grateful Dead Wings Across America-Paul McCartney & Wings 11-17-70-Elton John Live at Fillmore East-Allman Brothers Live at Leeds-The Who Running on Empty-Jackson Browne Rust Never Sleeps-Neil Young Live Bullet-Bob Seger Alive!-Kiss Live at Cook County Jail-BB King Fandango-ZZ Top Live at the Fox Theater-Lynyrd Skynyrd Nighthawks at the Diner-Tom Waits
Jeff’s product endorsement: Musical instruments/equipment: www.sweetwater.com.
Scott’s product endorsement: Dick’s Sporting Goods for shoes. www.dickssportinggoods.com
Soundtrack song from Goodfellas: Jump Into the Fire-Harry Nilsson
Grateful Dead Live Shows:
One Hit Wonder: 277:1!
Jeff's book: Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/ | |||
| Episode 7 - Eric Clapton | 11 Jun 2025 | 00:53:47 | |
Show Notes: Eric Clapton; Episode 7 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DvPY7a9OfplAVXiGHdAYg?si=cvr0H-lGQk20y4XOK5rmRQ Clapton's bands before solo career: The Yardbirds John Mayall's Blues Breakers Cream Blind Faith Derek and the Dominoes Call and response is a musical technique where: One musician offers a phrase, and a second player answers with a direct commentary or response. It consists of a ‘statement’ phrase and contrasting ‘answer’ phrase delivered one after the other. It creates a back-and-forth conversation between different musical elements. It can be from one voice, multiple voices, or an instrument, creating a musical conversation. Metrics on our One Hit Wonder: 9.9 Million plays versus 600k for their second song. 16:1. Jeff's Endorsement Citizen Advocacy Center. https://www.citizenadvocacycenter.org/. Clapton's studio albums in the 70's: Derek and the Dominoes Eric Clapton 461 Ocean Blvd. There's One in Every Crowd No Reason the Cry Slowhand Backless YouTube Elton John, Pinball Wizard. Tommy - Pinball Wizard - The Who/Elton John (1975 Film) Clapton in Tommy. Eric Clapton "Eyesight To The Blind" (Tommy 1975) Ann Marget bean scene. The Who - Champagne (Tommy: The Movie) [HD] Scotts endorsement Fiber One Oats and Chocolate bar. https://www.fiberone.com/products/oats-chocolate-chewy-bars. 2 other Clapton albums (not from the 70's) you don't want to miss: From the Cradle Unplugged Jeffs book: Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/ | |||
| Episode 6: Carly Simon, Carole King, Joni Mitchell | 04 Jun 2025 | 00:47:02 | |
Soakin’ in the 70’s Show Notes: Carly, Carole, Joni In this episode, we dig into the careers of 3 of the finest women singer-songwriters of the 70’s: Carly Simon, Carole King, Joni Mitchell. Listen as we touch on some of the highlights of their careers. Spotify Playlist: Soakin’ 70s-Carole, Carly, Joni https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6tKkSa8palWCfDDJce0PA4?si=hI64FcMERri8k4aoIYZRTA&pi= One Hit Wonder You Light Up My Life. Spotify downloads 42M vs. 1M for her #2 song. 42x for the analytics. Product Endorsement Shure MV51 https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv51 Trader Joe’s French Roast Coffee https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/french- roast-whole-bean-coffee-077083 Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/ | |||
| Episode 5 - 1970 | 28 May 2025 | 00:53:51 | |
Soakin’ in the 70’s Show Notes “1970” Episode
In our first episode which focuses on a particular year, Jeff and Scott explore the year 1970. Bell-bottoms, Vietnam, and the introduction of the EPA and OSHA. There were NASA’s last 5 flights of the Apollo program. Was there less protest/hippies and maybe more optimism? #1 song and #1 album from the same artist? 2 Beatles albums and their first solo albums. Hendrix and Joplin passed away. The Jackson 5! The IBM mainframe was introduced. Tune in and revisit the year.
Show Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1RZ537hVTmXRGZedwdnaJW?si=tg6ioqdzS9GT-stdkuBS1A&pi=vNastYY_TNSST
Scott’s finely procured playlist featuring the band Chicago: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5gCjeSPDce6nplSFSm5jsp?si=Lbviv0wGQq2Fi86mhHrRAg&pi=ewVni_ogQamCZ
Product Endorsements: Scott: Wall Street Journal Weekend Edition The Wall Street Journal From Jeff…Scott as a financial planner.
One Hit Wonder: The Five Stairsteps. 35 to 1. Wow.
Soundstage WTTW-Chicago show Jeff attended (on You Tube) Chicago Live On Soundstage 2018 - YouTube
Soundtrack: A 15 year old wrote the lyrics! What?
Movies mentioned: Beatles movie The Beatles: Get Back NOW STREAMING | The Beatles
Other notes Phil Spector was not involved in Bridge Over Troubled Waters production. Is Make me Smile the best Chicago song? Did Chicago have the best horn section ever in rock? Did George break up the Beatles? Johnny Mandel, not Johnny Manzel!
Jeff’s Book : Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/ | |||
| Episode 4 - The Band | 21 May 2025 | 00:42:02 | |
Soakin’ in the 70’s Show Notes The Band Episode Garth Hudson, organist and multi-instrumentalist of The Band, passed away in late January 2025. It inspired Jeff and Scott to get deep into their music and share some highlights of The Band. If you aren’t familiar with their music, you should be! And you will be after this episode. Listen in! Show Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3m2UIkxhZumCNAz65dpHWm?si=j4V76xmNTBK4Hu3uDoN3 Product Endorsements: Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/ Market Basket. Home - Market Basket Wikipedia. https://www.wikipedia.org/ One Hit Wonder: Dr. John Soundtrack: 1972 Academy Award Winner! It beat out Michael Jackson’s “Ben”. Movies mentioned: The Right Stuff. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086197/ Coal Miner’s Daughter. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080549/ Dylan, A Complete Unknown. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11563598/ The Last Waltz. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077838/ Recommended… The Last Waltz. https://open.spotify.com/album/7uqVE9qWdqjtDeLpdHyMxP?si=_CTDCsn_TJ2GoY8aJDPbhA The Band set list from Woodstock: Chest Fever Baby Don’t You Do it Tears of Rage We Can Talk Long Black Veil Don’t Ya Tell Henry Ain’t No More Cane on the Brazos This Wheel’s on Fire I Shall be Released The Weight Loving You is Sweeter Than Ever | |||
| Episode 9 - Alan Parsons | 25 Jun 2025 | 00:50:30 | |
Show Notes: Alan Parsons; Episode 9 Can you tell that we are recording this at home? How? Jeff’s chair squeaking and Scott’s dog Kam barking!
One Hit Wonder 12:1 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7Dn8iKHAr5DtFTHMrZsRPt?si=mfeYQq2iSAqO- CkoiBbmcA&pi=jo5jzwpbQe23F
Jeff’s Endorsement Season Sardine Fillets (Costco) https://www.seasonproducts.com/sardines/ Scott’s endorsement SiriusXM “Life with John Mayer” https://www.siriusxm.com/channels/Life-with-John-Mayer Jeff’s book: Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/ | |||
| Episode 12 - Soakin' in '79 | 16 Jul 2025 | 01:03:42 | |
Soakin’ in the 70’s Show Notes: Soakin’ in ’79. Episode 12
Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/25NWNAozg0LNkuvj7Aq1h3?si=pKJsi0F3Sh-6hE_4zAlPnw&pi=YxM0ro1PTpal7 Chet Flippo article on The Who tragedy in Cincinnati: Rock & Roll Tragedy: Why 11 Died at the Who's Cincinnati Concert
Jeff’s Endorsement: American Science and Surplus
Scott’s Endorsement: Habitat for Humanity
Scorpions album cover Go search for the original cover to the album Lovedrive
Jeff's book: Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/ | |||
| Episode 11 - Supertramp | 09 Jul 2025 | 00:56:51 | |
Soakin’ in the 70’s Show Notes: Supertramp Episode 11
Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4a9T6VIL8eawECfC9wfmTH?si=VDbGpMMDSZuA98NUJBKhxw&pi=xkmkxchAQbeaz Message to Scott: It’s not a movie from a soundtrack. It’s a song from a movie.
Is Supertramp prog (progressive) rock? Probably not. But here is that Urban Dictionary definition of Prog Rock: A word abbreviated from Progressively Hard-as-a-Rock, which also is loosely translates to Progressive Rock. This genre of music, as well as bands dedicated to it, is known for its tendency to give listeners the most intense orgasms known to humankind. Musicians who play prog are thought to be Trans-dimensional Gods from another world, who have a zenith of skill higher than any other being in existence, whether it be of imagination or reality. YIKES!
One hit Wonder Ratio this week 12.5 to 1.
Want to see the racy, tattooed image on Supertramp’s early album? Search for Indelibly Stamped.
It’s not a falsetto.
Jeff’s Endorsement: Your local farmer’s market. Find your local one here: https://nfmd.org/search
Scott’s Endorsement: Weathertech for your car floors. Custom Fit Car Mats, Floor Mats, Trunk Liners, Window Deflectors | WeatherTech
I wonder if Jeff reads these notes. Can someone tell him his chair is squeaky?
Jeff's book: Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/
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| Episode 10 - Motown | 02 Jul 2025 | 00:57:29 | |
Soakin’ in the 70’s Show Notes: Motown Episode 10
Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7t8DLXpyd8QZRues9b4r00?si=XieVW56zRDKpg4j8hBWsvg&pi=6xe4iti1SLikU Jeff’s question to Scott: Does Pink Floyd play Echoes in their new Pompeii movie? Answer: YES!
Motown movies to check out: Hitsville USA: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6733446/ Motown 25th Anniversary Show: https://youtu.be/82Pul89rkbs?si=Slz0T-x_lFaodkkq
Jeff’s Endorsement: New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival: www.nojazzfest.com
Scott’s Endorsement: The Black Birch, Kittery, Maine www.theblackbirch.com
Albums discussed you don’t want to miss: Manifesto-Roxy Music Katy Lied-Steely Dan Stevie Wonder’s legendary run of 4 phenomenal albums:
Jeff's book: Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/
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| Episode 16: TP & the HB’s (that’s Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers) | 13 Aug 2025 | 01:01:53 | |
TP & the HB’s (that’s Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers) Soakin’ in the 70’s Show Notes: Episode 16.
Rest in Peace Tom Petty Born Oct. 20, 1950. Died Oct. 2, 2017
Spotify playlist of songs played in the show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YPAjRvJoQQFez9FEOfql6?si=wqFkT8giTzu0AxXOWZeE_w&pi=XtNrN_LeQSGgV
One Hit Wonder From 1979. 38:1 ratio. Huge disco song and on Jeff’s XXX playlist.
Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty: https://store.tompetty.com/products/petty-country-a-country-music-celebration-of-tom-petty-cd (and this album is available on Spotify-a cool listen)
Scott’s endorsement: Target Monster Mix https://www.target.com/p/monster-trail-mix-36oz-favorite-day-8482/-/A-81425974
Jeff’s endorsement: Go 4 It Entertainment Trivia https://go4itentertainment.com/
Warren Zanes book on TP https://www.amazon.com/Petty-Biography-Warren-Zanes/dp/0805099689
Jeff's book: Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/
Thank you to our producer Justin McIsaac! | |||
| Episode 15: Was the 1970’s the best decade for cover versions? | 06 Aug 2025 | 00:53:37 | |
Was the 1970’s the best decade for cover versions? Soakin’ in the 70’s Show Notes: Episode 15.
Spotify playlist of songs from the show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3qiQvr2Kx1lpmCVrbnX9Kf?si=oOxqClnwS3K5YkYiR_R6Sw&pi=PWuA4inPSUG6q
One Hit Wonder From 1973. 340:1 ratio. Wow!
Fantastic list of 100 covers from the 1970’s: https://digitaldreamdoor.com/pages/best_cover_songs_1970s.html
Great trivia Robert Cray played bass guitar with Otis Day and the Nights in the movie Animal House.
Wiki bio of Arthur Alexander who wrote Burning Love
Scott’s endorsement Guardians of the Galaxy Soundtrack
Jeff’s endorsement Genuine Fulvi Pecorino Romano, Grated – Caputo's Market & Deli
The story behind the song Killing Me Softly Killing Me Softly with His Song - Wikipedia
Jeff's book: Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/
Thank you to our producer Justin McIsaac! | |||
| Episode 17: Fleetwood Mac featuring Boston Globe columnist Renee Graham | 20 Aug 2025 | 01:06:00 | |
Fleetwood Mac featuring Boston Globe columnist Renee Graham Soakin’ in the 70’s Show Notes: Episode 17.
Thanks! You were awesome Renee! Her article from the Boston Globe: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/07/29/opinion/fleetwood-mac-gen-z-nicks-buckingham/. Her email: renee.graham@globe.com.
Spotify playlist of songs played in the show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Ph3DKqi0BnsNwahc2lPPP?si=04l-WtayQZywk3Izdws3Iw&pi=Kl5w5cUySkyTY
One Hit Wonder From 1973. Ratio weirdly low… 13 to 1. Hard to believe.
Re-release date of Buckingham Nicks album is September 19, 2025.
YouTube video of Silver Spring. 1997 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDwi-8n054s
YouTube video of Tusk with USC Marching band
Future show we need help with-your favorite 1970’s concert memories: Send us your recollections: admin@soakininthe70s.com.
Jeff's book: Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/
Thank you to our producer Justin McIsaac!
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| Episode 14 - Led Zeppelin! | 30 Jul 2025 | 00:50:56 | |
Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7JEgJdXnsbhvCqnG2ezA3M?si=QxH872ehSJ6gUgsYKzRGKQ&pi=RxJDQWiSRHqKm
One Hit Wonder From 1971. 11:1 ratio.
Another great listen In this episode we mention the theft of $204,000 from Led Zeppelin in NYC. Here is a link to Rock N Roll Story Guys podcast that goes into the story in great detail. https://open.spotify.com/episode/0fyxwvVyWM0Dkixb16Peel?si=uLI2CYMRSvicc--tL_bHeA
Scott’s endorsement JBL Clip portable speaker. https://www.jbl.com/bluetooth-speakers/CLIP-5.html
Jeff’s endorsement Snyder’s of Hanover Pretzels. https://www.snydersofhanover.com/
RIP Jeff’s Zeppelin t-shirt
Jeff's book: Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/
Thank you to our producer Justin McIsaac! | |||
| Episode 13 - John & Paul Featuring Guest John Bator. | 23 Jul 2025 | 01:07:14 | |
Soakin’ in the 70’s Show Notes: John & Paul. Episode 13. Featuring Guest John Bator.
Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sYdEd3N6ygD0FZiNmxKH4?si=0Av-cRAsTNC0ukmNqOjXvg&pi=gHX9sFeDT_aDh
Saturday Night Live Clip In the show, we mention the SNL skit from the mid 70’s where show producer Lorne Michaels offers The Beatles for a reunion. He offers $3000. The clip is blocked by NBC Universal so no link but it is hysterical if you can find it.
Jann Wenner Rolling Stone interview John Lennon: The Rolling Stone Interview, Part One
Apple TV documentary by Peter Jackson on the making of Let It Be The Beatles: Get Back - Apple TV
Lost Weekend documentary The Lost Weekend: A Love Story - Apple TV
John (Bator) Beatles Book Endorsements:
Primal Scream Therapy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Primal_therapy
Jeff's book: Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/
Thank you to John Bator and our producer Justin McIsaac! | |||
| Episode 18: Digging deep into 1971! | 27 Aug 2025 | 00:57:43 | |
Digging deep into 1971! Best year for music ever? Soakin’ in the 70’s Show Notes: Episode 18.
Spotify playlist of songs played in the show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3JTz2xeelr50gQYYsTOnis?si=fV_Dy0rWR-uGfJEBt0guZQ&pi=CVQuWXIvTV-1v (Just a nerdy note on the playlist...in the show we play a clip of Whipping Post from the Allman Brothers. It was from Live at the Fillmore East-but it is 23 minutes long. The one on this playlist is actually the studio version from 1969. 5 minutes long.)
Jeff’s Endorsement Millbrook RenFaire September 5th Horseback Riding - Millbrook Trail Rides Serving Chicago, Illinois
One Hit Wonder Did anyone count how many times Scott said Mr. Big Shot instead of the correct name Mr. Big Stuff? Ratio was 18:1.
Fantastic 1971 Trivia The last Ed Sullivan Show aired March 28, 1971. The first Soul Train show aired October 2, 1971. The musical guest on both shows was Gladys Knight & the Pips!
Scott’s Endorsement Lobster in the Rough, York, Maine LOBSTER IN THE ROUGH. Insta: theroughyork
Future show we need help with-your favorite 1970’s concert memories: Send us your recollections: admin@soakininthe70s.com.
Sly Stone movie https://www.loudersound.com/news/how-to-watch-sly-and-the-family-stone-documentary-sly-lives
Legend of DB Cooper | |||
| Episode 19: Soaking in The Dead | 03 Sep 2025 | 01:08:52 | |
Grateful Dead Featuring Dead expert Julie DeLong Soakin’ in the 70’s Show Notes: Episode 19. List of songs played in the show: Intro: The Wheel (0:00-0:30) –from the 1972 Jerry solo album Garcia – The Wheel on YouTube Music Songs:
Thank you to our guest this week: Julie DeLong! | |||
| Episode 21: Our mom Colleen’s 89th Birthday | 17 Sep 2025 | 00:54:30 | |
Our mom Colleen’s 89th Birthday Soakin’ in the 70’s Show Notes: Episode 21. Sorry about all of the background sound in this episode. Tried to keep mom quiet during the recording and playing of songs but she doesn’t listen to us. But we love her!
Spotify playlist of songs from the show https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1MU6hLqdn5lq8aBTOJp5sG?si=KpQxQjo6RAWBFAGltC8vJA&pi=DVwHwm2SRvC-2
What are the Italian words in the song 'Saturday in the Park'? Eh, Cumpari! ci vo sunari ("Hey, buddies, what [music] are you playing?") are the Italian words in the song "Saturday in the Park." The song in question is lyricized by Robert William Lamm (October 13, 1944) -- for recording onto the Chicago V album of 1972 -- with the English-language lyrics containing the name of a Sicilian folksong popularized by Julius LaRosa (born January 2, 1930) and Archie Bleyer (June 12, 1909 - March 20, 1989) in 1953.
Cheech and Chong clip https://youtu.be/SIlk1zJWyWQ?si=egubJyDk4NLrpBSY
Jeff’s Endorsement Wurst Kitchen, phenomenal sausage store
Future show we need help with-your favorite 1970’s concert memories: Send us your recollections: admin@soakininthe70s.com.
Jeff's book: Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/ | |||
| Episode 20: Soakin' in New Wave | 10 Sep 2025 | 01:03:34 | |
Soakin’ in New Wave Soakin’ in the 70’s Show Notes: Episode 20. Release date Sept. 10, 2025
Spotify playlist of songs you can download: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4PqjUXQH6IIDOwoS1PGO7G?si=0IKJUNNkQ5OIpC18_zCe0A&pi=yuXZVjavTTmh3
One Hit Wonder Ratio 69 to 1. Pretty significant.
Scott’s Endorsement Sirius XM Spectrum station
Soundtrack The band is Rose Royce & it is from a movie featuring Richard Pryor and George Carlin.
Jeff’s Endorsement WD-40 to cure his squeaky chair. And the Ren Fair is over…sadly. Upcoming show with The Collective. The Pub-Maple Park on Oct.31, 2025
Stewart Copeland (The Police) movie https://www.stewartcopeland.net/news/1904/dare-to-drum-a-documentary-film
Scott read this somewhere-5 Characteristics of New Wave:
Jeff’s characteristics
Future show we need help with-your favorite 1970’s concert memories: Send us your recollections: admin@soakininthe70s.com.
Jeff's book: Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/
Thanks to our producer Justin McIsaac! | |||
| Episode 24 Bob Marley | 08 Oct 2025 | 00:56:26 | |
Bob Marley-Reggae King of the 1970’s Soakin’ in the 70’s Show Notes: Episode 24. Our spotify playlist of songs from this show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2MjoCvp2i4lMHRV1PyvcRv?si=2w-I9lXnTzeVFmahzeRGvg&pi=Yq1HZIr1SOKP_ As always, thank you to our producer Justin McIsaac. Future show we need help with-your favorite 1970’s concert memories: Send us your recollections: admin@soakininthe70s.com. Our “One Hit Wonder” this week Pretty impressive ratio: 221:1 on Spotify. It represents the number of plays of their hit song plays versus their second most popular song. Skanking is not a dirty word. It is a dance. And what is Rastafarianism again? Rastafari | History, Beliefs, & Facts | Britannica Documentary on Marley assassination attempt ReMastered: Who Shot the Sheriff? - Wikipedia How many Marley albums made the Rolling Stone list of top 500 albums of all time? 3, but really 2. Legend #48; Exodus (#77); Catch a Fire (#140). But Legend doesn’t really count because it is a greatest hits compiliation. Significant quote from Jeff in this show: “I don’t think I want to clean the house to that song.” Referencing Turn Your Lights Down Low. Discography of Marley’s 1970’s albums: Soul Rebels, 1970 Soul Revelation Part 2, 1971 The Best of the Wailers, 1971 Catch a Fire, 1973 Burnin’, 1973 Natty Dread, 1974 Rastaman Vibration, 1976 Exodus, 1977 Kaya, 1978 Survival, 1979 Jeff's book: Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/ Jeff’s upcoming schedule: 10/31/25 – Friday - The Collective at Pub Maple Park – Costume Party 11/1/25 - Book Signing at Geneva Public Library –1-4pm 11/1/25 – Saturday - 2 Car Garage at Twisted Fe Studios – 8pm? – Food Truck? 11/10/25 – Soakin’ Live at Hawthorne’s - Doors open at 5pm, Recording at 6:30pm 11/12/25 - Procrastinomics 101 at Soul Studio – Wednesday 7pm - DATE CHANGE 11/23/25 - Moby Dead at Even Flow - 2-5pm - Grateful Sunday! | |||
| Episode 23: Boston v Chicago: Which city wins best music of the 1970’s?!? | 01 Oct 2025 | 01:13:40 | |
Boston vs. Chicago-Which city wins best music of the 1970’s? Soakin’ in the 70’s Show Notes: Episode 23. Scott and Jeff battle it out representing their respective cities. Who wins? And which other cities should we enter into future challenges?
Spotify playlist of songs from the show https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7fV6RfjOZwayEiIyLet3fQ?si=srrYQvj7T2i6eY1LJ7WI_Q&pi=HVkP6-m3Q82Sd Hey producer Justin! Scott loves you man, but Aerosmith is not a New Hampshire band!
Note to Jeff: Though their original name was Climax Chicago Blues Band, Climax Blues Band was from Stafford, England. 3945 miles (6348 kilometers) away.
Our “One Hit Wonder” this week Big ratio…435:1 on Spotify. It represents the number of plays of their hit song plays versus their second most popular song.
A name to know In the show, Jeff mentions Alan Lomax. Alan Lomax – Wikipedia. He was a famed ethnomusicologist who recorded and documented many folk and blues artists.
Future show we need help with-your favorite 1970’s concert memories: Send us your recollections: admin@soakininthe70s.com.
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| Episode 22: Soakin in Queen | 24 Sep 2025 | 00:59:37 | |
Queen Soakin’ in the 70’s Show Notes: Episode 22.
Spotify playlist of songs from the show https://open.spotify.com/playlist/185ByNREBUQi6EFyk81yiN?si=Lkk8GFu9SMW2qWkOXNHKMA&pi=R7g5SNgrRIOri
Future show we need help with-your favorite 1970’s concert memories: Send us your recollections: admin@soakininthe70s.com
A show highlight is Jeff’s reaction to Scott’s suggestion of the One Hit Wonder as possibly the first Yacht Rock song.
Clip of Aunt Bea with Briscoe Darling from Andy Griffith show Andy Griffith - Low and Lonely (pretty funny)
Queen Rock Montreal 1981 (Full) - YouTube
Happiest song list 1. "Don’t Stop Me Now" // Queen 2. "Dancing Queen" // ABBA 3. "Good Vibrations" // The Beach Boys 4. "Uptown Girl" // Billy Joel 5. "Eye of the Tiger" // Survivor 6. "I'm a Believer" // The Monkees 7. "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" // Cyndi Lauper 8. "Livin' on a Prayer" // Bon Jovi 9. "I Will Survive" // Gloria Gaynor 10. "Walking on Sunshine" // Katrina and the Waves
Jeff's book: Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/ | |||
| Episode 25: The Big 70's Grab Bag! Great songs that we love | 15 Oct 2025 | 00:59:11 | |
Grab Bag! Great songs that we love. Soakin’ in the 70’s Show Notes: Episode 24. Our Spotify playlist of songs from this show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/54lFQO1hObjbIWy5AGRPO4?si=CeL96hhNS-qrj_cGnwqtgg&pi=aC28IeQMTESeG Lyrics of Tom Waits “Step Right Up” Tom Waits – Step Right Up Lyrics | Genius Lyrics Jeff's book: Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/ Jeff’s upcoming schedule: 10/31/25 – Friday - The Collective at Pub Maple Park – Costume Party 11/1/25 - Book Signing at Geneva Public Library –1-4pm 11/1/25 – Saturday - 2 Car Garage at Twisted Fe Studios – 8pm? – Food Truck? 11/10/25 – Soakin’ Live at Hawthorne’s - Doors open at 5pm, Recording at 6:30pm 11/12/25 - Procrastinomics 101 at Soul Studio – Wednesday 7pm - DATE CHANGE 11/23/25 - Moby Dead at Even Flow - 2-5pm - Grateful Sunday! | |||
| Episode 30 - Soakin' in David Bowie! Featuring Don Flood. | 19 Nov 2025 | 01:22:35 | |
Soakin’ David Bowie. Featuring our friend Don (Heir Fludsen) Flood. Soakin’ in the 70’s Show Notes: Episode 30. David Bowie Spotify playlist of 51 songs finely curated by Don: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2FurGMjCMEBvEXp51xgEE8?si=kyJwX5szQkKCtJB-kbMufw&pi=RSzJ4ph_QHiSt Publisher page for Don’s new book “Inside Palm Springs”: Vendome Press | High Quality Book Publishing – Vendome Press | Global Jeff's book: Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/ Jeff’s upcoming schedule: Moby Dead: Grateful Sunday's at Even Flow in Geneva IL Sunday 11/23/25 2-5 pm Sunday 12/21/25 2-5 pm Thank you for joining us Don! And thanks to Justin McIsaac for his technical/production prowess! | |||
| Ep. 29 Soakin' in Country. Featuring Larry Newton | 12 Nov 2025 | 01:12:17 | |
Soakin’ in Country. Featuring Larry Newton! Soakin’ in the 70’s Show Notes: Episode 29.
Our Spotify playlist of songs from this show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7zawDeqCzHqJGfU12oEzno?si=8Zkly9K-Qi2xZ3DlrU-WtQ&pi=hlpK5Cm1SSeAF
To our friends: Thank you to Larry Newton for sharing your wisdom, knowledge and insight on country music! As always-thanks to Justin McIsaac for his production expertise! And get well wishes to superfan Nancy Hannula!
Check this out on songs… Roud Folk Song Index - Wikipedia
What’s the album that Nitty Gritty Dirt Band recorded that we discussed? Will the Circle Be Unbroken (album) - Wikipedia
Thanks to Loretta Lynn’s song The Pill we wanted to learn more about Birth Control Pills: No idea of the credibility of this source… A Brief History of the Birth Control Pill. FDA approved them in 1960.
Jeff's book: Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/
Jeff’s upcoming schedule: 11/15/25 – Moby Dead live at Soul Studio Batavia IL 11/23/25 – Moby Dead Live at Even Flow, Geneva IL 2-5 pm 12/21/25 – Moby Dead Live at Even Flow, Geneva IL 2-5 pm | |||
| Episode 28 - Soakin' in Rush! | 05 Nov 2025 | 01:07:14 | |
Soakin’ in Rush. Soakin’ in the 70’s Show Notes: Episode 28. Our Spotify playlist of songs from this show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0NeO3I3jrKeEAgX3aWwJW3?si=J36rtwd6TViNFHkq-qPWBQ&pi=2MvoVJLiT7KXD Jeff rec: Marco Polo series on Netflix. Or did he say Marco Porno? Scott rec: Finding My Way-Rush movie. On Prime Video. Jeff's book: Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/
Jeff’s upcoming schedule: 11/5/25 - Speaking at Soul Studio – Tuesday 7pm – Tickets on Event Bright 11/10/25 – Soakin’ Live at Hawthorne’s 11/15/25 – Moby Dead live at Soul Studio Batavia IL 11/23/25 – Moby Dead Live at Even Flow, Geneva IL 2-5 pm 12/21/25 – Moby Dead Live at Even Flow, Geneva IL 2-5 pmNotes go here | |||
| Episode 27: Soakin in Halloween Spookiness! | 29 Oct 2025 | 00:52:54 | |
Soakin’ in Halloween Spookiness. Soakin’ in the 70’s Show Notes: Episode 27. Our Spotify playlist of songs from this show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/62lJxvYCoTTkbx4bS9CSMJ?si=PiI_jZ0rTBuHQckWcE9drw&pi=JoBmJvE4SZmj0 Rush’s Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee announcement on 2026 tour Who was sax player on Excitable Boy? Well known session musician Jim Gordon. Jeff's book: Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/ Jeff’s upcoming schedule: 10/31/25 – Friday - The Collective at Pub Maple Park – Costume Party 11/1/25 - Book Signing at Geneva Public Library –1-4 pm 11/1/25 – Saturday - 2 Car Garage at Twisted Fe Studios – 7 pm – Food Truck 11/10/25 – Soakin’ Live at Hawthorne’s 11/12/25 - Procrastination 101 at Soul Studio – Wednesday 7 pm – Tickets on Event Bright 11/15/25 – Moby Dead live at Soul Studio Batavia IL 7:30-10:30 11/23/25 – Moby Dead Live at Even Flow, Geneva IL 2-5 pm 12/21/25 – Moby Dead Live at Even Flow, Geneva IL 2-5 pm | |||
| Episode 26: Soakin' in Springsteen in the 70's | 22 Oct 2025 | 01:07:38 | |
Springsteen in the 70’s. Soakin’ in the 70’s Show Notes: Episode 26. Our Spotify playlist of songs from this show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/69A9c0LEjBAk8xeKJ65Upd?si=EQHUqysGTGS_dtD8CBqmgQ&pi=fAq8dkHOSgOJ7 Bruce had 4 great albums in the 70’s, but want to know some of Scott’s favorite Bruce albums after the 70’s? The River, 1980 The Rising, 2002 The Seeger Sessions, 2005 Wrecking Ball, 2012 Want to be on our email list reminding you of the show every Wednesday? Soakin’ in the 70’s - Soakin' In The 70's Add friends too! Chicago Wedding Band Recommendation: Jeff's book: Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/ Jeff’s upcoming schedule: 10/31/25 – Friday - The Collective at Pub Maple Park – Costume Party 11/1/25 - Book Signing at Geneva Public Library –1-4 pm 11/1/25 – Saturday - 2 Car Garage at Twisted Fe Studios – 7 pm – Food Truck 11/10/25 – Soakin’ Live at Hawthorne’s - Doors open at 5 pm, Recording at 6:30pm 11/12/25 - Procrastinomics 101 at Soul Studio – Wednesday 7 pm - DATE CHANGE 11/23/25 - Moby Dead at Even Flow - 2-5 pm - Grateful Sunday! | |||
| Soakin' in Teen Heartthrobs | 28 Jan 2026 | 00:54:11 | |
Soakin’ in 70’s Teen Heartthrobs Soakin’ in the 70’s Ep. 40 (Release date 1/28/26)
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| Soakin' in the Allman Bros! | 21 Jan 2026 | 01:01:45 | |
Soakin' in the Allman Bros. Soakin' in the 70's Episode 39 Release date Jan. 21, 2026 Enjoy the Spotify playlist of songs featured in the show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/23ZasnZt0rCQKzxmeH051S?si=yugB8kg1T3CkZH6VF1t0iA&pi=mEU4sGPpTUiPf Our website if you want to sign up for our weekly email to remind you of new shows: And if you want some Soakin' swag: www.soakininthe70s.threadless.com RIP Bob Weir!!! Thank you Bobby for all the great contributions you made to music! | |||
| Soakin’ in Club 27 | 14 Jan 2026 | 00:52:11 | |
Soakin’ in The Club 27 Soakin’ in the 70’s Ep. 38 (Release date 1/14/2026)
Do you like Soakin’ in the 70’s? Please share it with someone you know loves music! We are trying to pump up our followers. Need some Soakin' in the 70's swag to impress your friends? Check this out: soakininthe70s.threadless.com Spotify playlist of songs featured in show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4aWudVFUlbDcPuhMAaEdk9?si=KTRHy7NrQ1StVkdaO1A4NA&pi=VsxwU8mdQBmXN Jeff's best seller: Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/ Thanks as always to our crack producer Justin McIsaac! | |||
| Soakin' in George & Ringo featuring John Bator | 07 Jan 2026 | 01:11:02 | |
Soakin' in George & Ringo! Guest appearance by Beatles savant John Bator. Soakin' in the 70's Episode 37 George Harrison & Ringo Starr in the 70's A question from the show... Barbara Bach was the Bond girl in The Spy Who Loved Me. Spotify playlist of songs featured in the show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6eRo3TBkukmAvHzjnHwTpl?si=_8q6Tt89T6ykMpziCVa7_A&pi=WvOrR028SUmTu Jeff's book: Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/ | |||
| Soakin' in Disco | 31 Dec 2025 | 00:55:53 | |
Soakin’ in Disco Soakin’ in the 70’s Ep. 36 (Release date 12/31/2025)
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| Soakin' in the Stones Part 2 | 24 Dec 2025 | 00:56:37 | |
Soakin’ in The Rolling Stones Pt. 2 Soakin’ in the 70’s Ep. 35 (Release date 12/24/2025) Do you like Soakin’ in the 70’s? Please share it with someone you know who loves music! Do you love Soakin’ in the 70’s? Please share it with 2 people! Kathy Christensen’s article from Esquire magazine that mentions Keith Richards: https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/interviews/a1831/esq0104-jan-two/ (this is some hysterical stuff so if you read one thing today make it this) Correction! There was this discussion when we were talking about Shattered that we mention Devo. Scott started singing Pulled Up by the Talking Heads. Hey-go easy on him. Everybody makes a mistake now and then. Spotify playlist of songs featured in show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QN4UduH0slHvVFwZuxImv?si=nxFdoy-PQ5io-_l7nxHWAw&pi=cfNvFspXSAaf2 A question raised during show… Mick played harmonica on their cover of Mannish Boy from the Love You Live album. Jeff's best seller: Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/ | |||
| Soakin' in The Rolling Stones | 17 Dec 2025 | 01:02:01 | |
Soakin’ in The Rolling Stones Soakin’ in the 70’s Ep. 34 How high are The Rolling Stones on your list of favorite bands? Spotify playlist of songs featured in show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QN4UduH0slHvVFwZuxImv?si=Neyei5aoTRew9gXV14HpyQ&pi=1GZqI75gRx6VW Jeff’s Recs 1. Howlin’ Wolf London Sessions, 1971 https://open.spotify.com/album/0Ja5leAzA5UZPhQC07U10l?si=PEvw5noSSn6aIQr-n7fU4Q 2. Musicolet phone app Need a gift for someone on your list? Jeff's book: Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/ Jeff’s upcoming schedule: | |||
| Soakin' in Christmas. Ep. 33 | 10 Dec 2025 | 01:03:10 | |
Soakin’ in Christmas Music Great holiday tunes from the 70’s Soakin’ in the 70’s Ep. 33 Hey Scott! The song from The Pretenders is called 2000 Miles, not 1000 miles or 10,000 miles. Mandatory watching! From 1977. YouTube Bing Crosby, David Bowie - Peace On Earth / Little Drummer Boy Not mandatory watching, but still very cool. Greg Lake of Emerson, Lake & Palmer with Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull at some beautiful church in England I believe in Father Christmas - Greg Lake - Ian Anderson Spotify playlist of songs featured in show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5UsgZkHsbxxdQpW7uXZvNj?si=Xfb69pYwQNWc1SpHqEPXtw&pi=ACZDzDluTemgw Have you been searching for a great Spotify playlist for that holiday party? Here’s 6 hours of finely curated tunes. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5BrW993KwMGCQgWKOtjVjS?si=NEuXoqxmR7SWY2VfqIoSQg&pi=kOnV19YyRDaLH Need a gift for someone on your list? Jeff's book: Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/ Jeff’s upcoming schedule: 12/21/25 – Moby Dead Live at Even Flow, Geneva IL 2-5 pm | |||
| Episode 32: Your Concert Stories Pt. 2 | 03 Dec 2025 | 01:08:58 | |
Soakin’ in the 70’s Episode 32. Your Concert Stories, Pt. 2
Spotify playlist of songs that we highlighted in the show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3rFy9YUhl71acMOwLf6S73?si=FlpCcan5T_6CsJynN7iAcA&pi=HeFLgRSyTGaDx
Thanks to our live/in-person storytellers: John Bator Kurt Binder Kathy Christensen Claire Collins Paul Leyden Al Toby
Thanks to our remote storytellers: Brian Hayward Quinn Hogan Tom Inzinga
PLEASE WATCH! John Bator spoke of John & Yoko on Mike Douglas show with Chuck Berry https://youtu.be/ibh4YYwlCPA?si=dXhFnAApnGLLi7m8 | |||
| Episode 31: The LIve Concert Experience - Part 1 | 26 Nov 2025 | 01:30:26 | |
This is a show about live shows recorded with a live audience and people telling stories about their own live concert experiences - the venues, the sounds, the hijinks and the surprises. Special thanks to our host Hawthorne's Backyard Bar & Grill 1200 W. Hawthorne Lane - West Chicago, IL The show was recorded here before a live audience on November 10th, 2025. And special thanks to our guest storytellers It's a long show and if you are only here for the guest storytelling, here are the times they begin: Dan Miller (5:15), Brian Travilla (11:42), Mike Bird (26:22), Jerry (42:45), Howard Russo (53:14) and Kevin Riordan (1:12:15) Upcoming Events Jeff's Next Gig: Sunday 12/21/25 2-5pm - Moby Dead "Grateful Sunday" at Even Flow in Geneva, IL Brian Travilla (Guest #2) Next Gig: Wednesday 11/26/25 - Completely Dead at Old Towne Pub Wasco, IL - 8pm-ish? | |||