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: [email protected].

Jeff's book:

Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/

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:

1. Reduced blues influence

1. Punk energy

1. Rhythmic experimentation

1. More keyboards/synths

1. Mainstream appeal

Jeff’s characteristics

1. Danceable

1. Fashionable

1. Sexy

1. Clean/crisp

1. Melody/Hooks

1. Synths

Future show we need help with-your favorite 1970’s concert memories:

Send us your recollections: [email protected].

Jeff's book:

Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/

Thanks to our producer Justin McIsaac!

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:

1. Mr. Charlie (0:00-0:42) - Europe ’72 (live album will be on spotify) – Intro into Pigpen verse. Mr. Charlie on YouTube Music

1. Uncle John’s Band [4:02-5:06] Cow Palace 3/24/74 – Wall of Sound premier – chorus into group jam. Archive.org:  Grateful Dead Live at Cow Palace on 1974-03-23 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

1. Estimated Prophet [0:00-1:15] Barton Hall Cornell 5/8/77 – Phil bass, Bobby singing, 7/4 time – greatest show from greatest band. Archive.org:  Grateful Dead Live at Barton Hall on 1977-05-08 : Free Borrow & Streaming : Internet Archive

1. They Love Each Other [5:15-6:17] Egypt 9/14/78 – Jerry solo into Jerry verse. Archive.org:  Grateful Dead Live at Gizah Sound and Light Theater on 1978-09-14 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

1. Ripple [3:30-end] American Beauty album(1970) – end of chorus into group singalong - encore closer song. Ripple - YouTube Music

Thank you to our guest this week: Julie DeLong!

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: [email protected].

Sly Stone movie

https://www.loudersound.com/news/how-to-watch-sly-and-the-family-stone-documentary-sly-lives

Legend of DB Cooper

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D._B._Cooper

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: [email protected].

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

https://youtu.be/ATMR5ettHz8

Future show we need help with-your favorite 1970’s concert memories:

Send us your recollections: [email protected].

Jeff's book:

Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/

Thank you to our producer Justin McIsaac!

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!

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

Arthur Alexander - Wikipedia

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!

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!

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:

1. And in the End-Ken McNab

1. You Never Give Me Your Money-Peter Doggett

1. Every Day-Mark Lewisohn

https://www.marklewisohn.net/

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!

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

www.sciplus.com

Scott’s Endorsement: Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity

www.senhhabitat.org

Scorpions album cover

Go search for the original cover to the album Lovedrive

Jeff's book:

Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/