Like so many boats gliding into a sparkling marina at the end of a summer day, 1979 brought a convergence of musical genres: disco, New Wave, early hip hop, and (of course) yacht rock. One of our hosts is excited about the sounds of 1979, and the other host... less so. 

Listen to two guys from 2019 curate their own playlists and "nay lists" from the Billboard music charts of April 28, 1979.

Like so many boats gliding into a sparkling marina at the end of a summer day, 1979 brought a convergence of musical genres: disco, New Wave, early hip hop, and (of course) yacht rock. One of our hosts is excited about the sounds of 1979, and the other host... less so. Listen to two guys from 2019 curate their own playlists and "nay lists" from the Billboard music charts of April 28, 1979.

Like so many boats gliding into a sparkling marina at the end of a summer day, 1979 brought a convergence of musical genres: disco, New Wave, early hip hop, and (of course) yacht rock. One of our hosts is excited about the sounds of 1979, and the other host... less so.&nbsp;

Listen to two guys from 2019 curate their own playlists and "nay lists" from the Billboard music charts of April 28, 1979.

April 28, 1979

"When are we now?" takes a fresh look at the chart-topping music of the past.

Ben and Sam pick a random week in history, dive into the Billboard charts, and curate their own playlists - and a "nay list" - from the hit songs of yesteryear.

A fun foray into music, pop culture, history, and the perspectives of two guys from 2018.

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"When are we now?" takes a fresh look at the chart-topping music of the past. Ben and Sam pick a random week in history, dive into the Billboard charts, and curate their own playlists - and a "nay list" - from the hit songs of yesteryear. A fun foray into music, pop culture, history, and the perspectives of two guys from 2018.

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April 28, 1979

April 28, 1979