70's Weekly Countdown with Mark and Pete

70's Weekly Countdown with Mark and Pete

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  • Episode 73: The Week Ending April 1, 1972 Everybody Plays the Fool

    This week we talk about how back in the '70s, I grew up on a farm down by the lazy river where I had a horse with no name. The horse was sickly, but it had a heart of gold. Then there was the day that I found myself in the court of king heroin. I realized I was runnin’ away and slipping into darkness with no one to depend on. Then came the day I lost everything I own. This week we take a look around at the Billboard Top 40 for the Week of April 1, 1972, and if you believe any of what has been said here, then I GOTCHA!

    Link to a listing of the songs in this

    week’s episode:  https://top40weekly.com/1972-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_1st_April_1972

    Data Sources: Billboard Magazine, where the charts came from and on what the countdown was based.

    Websites: allmusic.com, songfacts.com,  wikipedia.com (because Mark’s lazy)

    Books: “Ranking the 70’s” by Dann Isbell, and Bill Carroll

    “American Top 40 With Casey Kasem (The 1970’s)" by

    Pete Battistini.

    Rejected Episode Titles:

    I Gotcha

    No One to Depend on for the Truth

    Precious and Few are the Crazy Momma’s

    Give Ireland Back to the Horse with No Name

    Precious and Few is Everything I Own

    The Lion Sleeps Tonight Because He Has Jungle Fever

    Some links to things we discussed in this episode:

    Yacht or Nyacht?:  https://www.yachtornyacht.com/

    Vintage Commodore Model 886D Electronic Pocket Calculator

    Circa 1974 – 1975: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Vintage_Commodore_Model_886D_Electronic_Pocket_Calculator,_Made_In_USA,_LED_Display,_Circa_1974_-_1975_%2815956114737%29.jpg

    2 hr 6 min
  • Episode 72: The Week Ending March 17, 1979 The Sultans of Freak

    Don’t cry out loud, we know it’s St. Patrick’s Day. Maybe I’m a fool, or just falling for what a fool believes, but I once saw a leprechaun and gave chase. I don’t know

    if it’s right, but I swear it’s got to be real, he was the greatest dancer that I’ve ever seen! This week we go stublin’ in to the Billboard Top 40 from the
    Week of March 17, 1979. Heaven knows I miss the 70’s, so please take me home.

    Link to a listing of the songs in this

    week’s episode: https://top40weekly.com/1979-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_For_The_Week_Ending_17th_March_1979

    Data Sources: Billboard Magazine, where the charts came

    from and on what the countdown was based.

    Websites: allmusic.com, songfacts.com,  wikipedia.com (because Mark’s lazy)

    Books: “Ranking the 70’s” by Dann Isbell, and Bill Carroll

    “American Top 40 With Casey Kasem (The 1970’s)" by

    Pete Battistini.

    Rejected Episode Titles:

    Do Ya Think I’m Le Freak?

    Groove Thing Bustin’ Loose

    Do Ya Think I’m Sexy? What a Fool Believes

    I Was Made for Music Box Dancin’ Shoes

    Stumblin’ In My Dancin’ Shoes

    Livin' It Up at the Y.M.C.A

    Some links to things we discussed in this episode:

    Chic - Feat Slash & Sister Sledge (He's The Greatest

    Dancer) - Live in Tokyo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teIw5u1SSfQ

    Will Ferrell Gap commercial Neil Diamond Forever in Blue

    Jeans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xABWHG8-1P4

    Rick Beato Interview of Michael McDonald: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLAcQIfoauQ&t=5s

    SCTV 3 Michael McDonald Ride Like the Wind Backing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JLbhEUE_5U

    2 hr 29 min
  • Episode 71: The Week Ending March 1, 1975 Poetry Man, You’re No Good

    We’re back in ‘75 again and somehow it feels like I’ve been this way before. It seems like it's high time we hop in our Chevy Van, get movin’ on, and roll on down the highway in the express lane. This week it's part of the plan to review the Billboard Top 40 from the Week of March 1st, 1975. What kind of emotion will this episode bring? If you have a strong opinion, don’t call us, we’ll call you!

    Link to a listing of the songs in this

    week’s episode: https://top40weekly.com/1975-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_1st_March_1975

    Data Sources: Billboard Magazine, where the charts came from

    and on what the countdown was based.

    Websites: allmusic.com, songfacts.com,  wikipedia.com (because Mark’s lazy)

    Books: “Ranking the 70’s” by Dann Isbell, and Bill Carroll

    “American Top 40 With Casey Kasem (The 1970’s)" by

    Pete Battistini.

    Rejected Episode Titles:

    Roll on Down the Highway Chevy Van

    Roll on Down the Highway in the Express Lane

    Can’t Get It Out Of My Head, I’m a Woman

    Poetry Man, Reggae Woman, Lady Marmalade

    Have You Never Been on Fire?

    2 hr 14 min
  • Episode 70: The Week Ending Valentine’s Day, 1976 I Write the Deep Purple Songs

    As you look back on the times of your life, what was Valentine’s Day like? Back in the 70s, were you a love machine who used your charms to land a money honey? Did you break the heart of a sweet thing?  Perhaps the tables turned at some point and you rode a love rollercoaster with an evil woman.  I am sure you found out that love hurts and oh how breaking up is hard to do. Well, one thing I am sure of is that I love music. So wake up everybody, because this week we are going to take

    a slow ride through the Billboard Top 40 from the Week of February 14, 1976. We may sing a song or two. Won’t you join me, because I surely can’t do this all by myself?

    Link to a listing of the songs in this

    week’s episode: https://top40weekly.com/1976-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_14th_February_1976

    Data Sources: Billboard Magazine, where the charts came

    from and on what the countdown was based.

    Websites: allmusic.com, songfacts.com,  wikipedia.com (because Mark’s lazy)

    Books: “Ranking the 70’s” by Dann Isbell, and Bill Carroll

    “American Top 40 With Casey Kasem (The 1970’s)" by

    Pete Battistini.

    Rejected Episode Titles:

    Love to Love You Love Machine

    Tracks of My Love Roller Coaster

    50 Ways to Leave Your Convoy

    Tangerine You Sexy Thing

    Dream on Weaver

    Some links to things we discussed in this episode:

    Evel Knievel on the Sonny and Cher Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0BMon_x57M

    Bugs Bunny... "Leopold!": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gt1V61SPI_w

    The Brady Bunch Hour - All By Myself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSeWcZICF7E

    Frank Sinatra - I Sing the Songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ad9_cy1znSk

    2 hr 27 min
  • Episode 69: The Week Ending January 25, 1975 Pick Up the Pieces After Kung Fu Fighting

    Seems like we never can say goodbye to the 70s, we just can’t get it out of our head. It is probably because as a nightingale would, we were struttin’ our stuff like a free bird back then. This week we call on the entertainer to be the Billboard Top 40 from the Week of January 25, 1975. When we get to the end of the countdown will we be saying “you’re no good”, or will we say it was some kind of wonderful? No matter what, per doctor’s orders, you’d better take a big yellow taxi to the

    nearest club and get dancin’!

    Link to a listing of the songs in this

    week’s episode: https://top40weekly.com/1975-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_25th_January_1975

    Data Sources: Billboard Magazine, where the charts came

    from and on what the countdown was based.

    Websites: allmusic.com, songfacts.com,  wikipedia.com (because Mark’s lazy)

    Books: “Ranking the 70’s” by Dann Isbell, and Bill Carroll

    “American Top 40 With Casey Kasem (The 1970’s)" by

    Pete Battistini.

    Rejected Episode Titles:

    Your Bulldog Drinks Champagne on Doctors Orders

    Big Yellow Taxi In the Sky With Diamonds

    A Nightingale is a Free Bird

    One Man Boogie on Reggae Woman

    Bungle in the Black Water Jungle

    You’re the first, My Last, My Postman

    Some links to things we discussed in this episode:

    Enjoli Commercial:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_kzJ-f5C9U     

    The Jackson 5, Carol Burnett Show (1974): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAItLVNBQlo

    Mr. Rooney Goes to Washington:  https://peabodyawards.com/award-profile/mr-rooney-goes-to-washington/

    Grand Funk Railroad - Madison Square Garden 1972 - Full

    Concert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNx07lau9hY

    Isaac Hayes “Never Can Say Goodbye”:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJpN1Jf2I50

    2 hr 20 min
  • Episode 68: Cuchi Cuchi in the Cookie Jar, Charo and the Salsoul Orchestra Cuchi Cuchi

    Back in the 70s there may have been a little too many visits to the cookie jar. When you chose to dance a little bit closer; you hoped your partner liked a little bit more of you. Alas it is only you who could decide when you’re just the right size. This week, let’s spend the night together and have a listen to Charo and the Salsoul Orchestra Cuchi Cuchi. There is no need to beat the clock, so we’re not going to go through it like Speedy Gonzalez, but instead take it like a slow ride on a borriquito.

    Discogs Album

    Information: https://www.discogs.com/release/418959-Charo-And-The-Salsoul-Orchestra-Cuchi-Cuchi

    Data

    Sources: Billboard Magazine, where the charts came from and on what the
    countdown was based.

    Websites:

    allmusic.com, songfacts.com,  wikipedia.com
    (because Mark’s lazy)

    Books:

    “Ranking the 70’s” by Dann Isbell, and Bill Carroll

    “American

    Top 40 With Casey Kasem (The 1970’s)" by Pete Battistini.

    Some points of interest we discussed in this episode:

    David Soul as “The Covered Man”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqLxxaOtl0c

    Ethel

    Merman “You’re Gonna Love It Here” Theme Song TV Pilot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXRTAs6S2yQ

    Album

    Review at the Second Disk: https://theseconddisc.com/2014/01/31/dance-a-little-bit-closer-with-charo-and-the-salsoul-orchestra-loleatta-holloway/

    Charo--La Cucaracha, 1965 TV : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXnYQd6cqEc

    Charo Guitar Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5niviXZhok

    Charo TV Special 1976: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duYMM8xYRGA

    Charo Geico Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8U8S8Rm6RI


    1 hr 32 min
  • Episode 67: Bottom 25 of the Top 80 of 1972 I’m Still in Love with Sylvia’s Mother Layla in the New Year

    I don’t know what you are doing this New Year’s Eve, but back in 1972, in places like the city of New Orleans, there were likely people getting ready to bang a gong with the Witch Queen at

    midnight. I’m not really sure how they celebrate in other parts of the world; in Hawaii perhaps they express their joy with a coconut. Now, I have never been to Spain, and I am sure their celebrations can’t be described in terms of black and white, but I am willing to bet they are drowning in a sea of love. For myself, you can call it a case of puppy love, but I hope just after midnight to kiss an angel in the morning. This week we declare schools out on the bottom 25 of the top 80 songs of 1972. Don’t say you don’t remember any of them because if so, I’ll tell Sylvia’s mother.

    Link to a listing of the songs in this

    week’s episode: https://top40weekly.com/top-100-songs-of-1972/

    Data Sources: Billboard Magazine, where the charts came

    from and on what the countdown was based.

    Websites: allmusic.com, songfacts.com,  wikipedia.com (because Mark’s lazy)

    Books: “Ranking the 70’s” by Dann Isbell, and Bill Carroll

    “American Top 40 With Casey Kasem (The 1970’s)" by

    Pete Battistini.

    Rejected Episode Titles:

    Hurting Eachother? Freddie’s Dead After Drowning in the

    Sea of Love

    Sylvia’s Mother Child Reunion

    The Happiest Girl in the Whole City of New Orleans

    Bang a Coconut

    Some points of interest we discussed in this episode:

    WDRC Survey Links: http://www.wdrcobg.com/surveys.html

    Smothers Brothers The Saga Of The John Henry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHJC5IZ7GiQ

    Sonny & Cher Christmas Show 1972: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZCkI-hGzPg

    Paul Shaffer Does Cher's "O Holy Night" Letterman:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uo9DW_O-PKs

    Carol Burnett Cobumble: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSmMMfSEo4Y

    1 hr 56 min
  • Episode 66: A ‘70s Weekly Christmas

    Christmas music and the ‘70s, these are just a few of my favorite things. Since I believe in Father Christmas, our Christmas card to you will include a little St. Nick up on the

    house top in a winter wonderland.  Hey America, oh come all ye faithful as we take a sleigh ride through some of the most popular Christmas albums of the ‘70s.

    BILLBOARD’S TOP-SELLING

    CHRISTMAS ALBUMS – 1970s: https://christmaslpstocd.wordpress.com/2012/01/16/billboards-top-selling-christmas-album-1970s/

    Data Sources: Billboard Magazine, where the charts came

    from and on what the countdown was based.

    Websites: allmusic.com, songfacts.com,  wikipedia.com (because Mark’s lazy)

    Books: “Ranking the 70’s” by Dann Isbell, and Bill Carroll

    “American Top 40 With Casey Kasem (The 1970’s)" by

    Pete Battistini.

    Album / Song Information

    Jackson 5 Christmas Album: https://www.discogs.com/master/121875-Jackson-5-Jackson-5-Christmas-Album

    John Denver – Rocky Mountain Christmas: https://www.discogs.com/master/99904-John-Denver-Rocky-Mountain-Christmas

    A Motown Christmas: https://www.discogs.com/master/288862-Various-A-Motown-Christmas

    The Salsoul Orchestra – Christmas Jollies: https://www.discogs.com/master/124116-The-Salsoul-Orchestra-Christmas-Jollies

    Greg Lake – I Believe In Father Christmas: https://www.discogs.com/release/1193313-Greg-Lake-I-Believe-In-Father-Christmas

    Carpenters – Christmas Portrait: https://www.discogs.com/master/84977-Carpenters-Christmas-Portrait

    Kenny Rogers – Christmas: https://www.discogs.com/release/1542557-Kenny-Rogers-Christmas

    NRBQ – Christmas Wish: https://www.discogs.com/master/509985-NRBQ-Christmas-Wish

    John Denver & The Muppets – A Christmas Together: https://www.discogs.com/release/3215232-John-Denver-The-Muppets-A-Christmas-Together

    Elvis Sings The Wonderful World Of Christmas: https://www.discogs.com/master/207383-Elvis-Presley-Elvis-Sings-The-Wonderful-World-Of-Christmas

    A Partridge Family Christmas Card: https://www.discogs.com/release/1825359-The-Partridge-Family-A-Partridge-Family-Christmas-Card

    James Brown – Funky Christmas: https://www.discogs.com/release/1098224-James-Brown-Funky-Christmas

    2 hr 5 min
  • Episode 65: The Week Ending December 10, 1977 Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood, We Just Disagree

    We all know a sentimental lady who is asking; “Isn’t it time you have a listen to the Billboard Top 40 from the Week of December 10, 1977?”. As it is, it may be that we’re all alone at the end, and that might make our hearts turn to stone.  However, the way I feel tonight, I think this is going to be like one of those boogie nights down in Swingtown. So don’t blame me if I go crazy and just dance, dance,

    dance, yowsah yowsah, yowsah.

    Link to a listing of the songs in this

    week’s episode: https://top40weekly.com/1977-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_10th_December_1977

    Data Sources: Billboard Magazine, where the charts came

    from and on what the countdown was based.

    Websites: allmusic.com, songfacts.com,  wikipedia.com (because Mark’s lazy)

    Books: “Ranking the 70’s” by Dann Isbell, and Bill Carroll

    “American Top 40 With Casey Kasem (The 1970’s)" by

    Pete Battistini.

    Rejected Episode Titles:

    You Light Up My Serpentine Fire

    Short People Next to Me

    Run Around Sue? She’s Not There

    Baby Come Back to Blue Bayou

    Don’t it Make My Brown Eyes Blue Bayou

    Boogie Nights in Swingtown

    Some points of interest we discussed in this episode:

    Paul Lynde 'Twas the Night Before Christmas (1977): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtCZbC4LeME

    Charlie's Angels | The Angels Are Hired By Sammy Davis Jr.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibXRO-vxCRQ

    The Paul Simon Special (1977) - part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FLuu1Brk7U

    The Carpenters at Christmas -1977: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRUlqUZyHqc

    2006 - Swiffer Wet Jet - Delivery (Baby Come Back)

    Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKUAtOMG7NU

    1984 Fantastik Cleaner "It's So Easy" TV

    Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zq2exuXNUxI

    2 hr 16 min
  • Episode 64: There’s No Disco Like Show Disco (Thanksgiving Special)

    They say there’s no business like show business and that’s why we decided to have some guests from another show!  This week we welcome Nathan Beaudry and John Mottola from the spectacular Deep Purple Podcast, and we have something for the boys that is really special.  I’m not too bashful to brag that I got rhythm, maybe not good enough for Alexander’s Ragtime Band, but with these special guests, I’m convinced everything’s coming up roses. This week we review the 1979 Ethel Merman Disco Album. They say it’s wonderful for some people, but for me Merms, I get a kick out of you!

    Link to info about the album in this

    week’s episode: https://www.discogs.com/master/306441-Ethel-Merman-The-Ethel-Merman-Disco-Album

    Data Sources:

    Websites: allmusic.com, songfacts.com, discogs.com, wikipedia.com

    (because Mark’s lazy)

    Rejected Episode Titles:

    I Get a Kick Out of Some People

    I Got Rhythm and They Say It’s Wonderful

    I Get a Kick Out of Business

    Alexander’s Rhythm Band

    Some points of interest we discussed in this episode:

    Ethel Merman on the Judy Garland show with Barbara

    Streisand (1963): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPKO-s3uATg

    The Judy Room Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJudyRoomVideos

    VisiCalc: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VisiCalc#:~:text=VisiCalc%20(%22visible%20calculator%22),VisiCorp%20on%20October%2017%2C%201979.

    Bee Gees, Glen Campbell, Willie Nelson - Live Medley 1979:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yVeybZLYrs

    Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NMZxIouKhU 

    Sesame Street  Ethel Mermaid - I Get a Kick Out of U:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uk5_mHsJGj8

    Johnny Carson Interview with Ethel

    1979: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLi-hvUjCcI

    K-Tel “Disco Fire” 1978

    Compilation Album: https://www.discogs.com/release/262096-Various-Disco-Fire

    Ethel Merman--Vel TV Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDp2jeuPmm4

    1970's Texaco Commercial featuring Ethel Merman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcuBriHhtvE

    A 45 record of Ethel Merman singing ZIP code song: https://myauctionfinds.com/2012/12/18/a-45-record-of-ethel-merman-singing-zip-code-song/


    1 hr 44 min

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This Podcast is a show where two friends review a randomly chosen American Top 40 Episode from the 1970’s, the most interesting decade in pop music. In each episode we will review all 40 songs in the…