PAST 10s: A Top 10 Time Machine - Music of the 70s, 80s and More

The Greatest Duets of All Time

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There once were two hosts, Milt and Dave,

Whose duets made the time charts behave.
From Loggins and Nicks,
To Bowie’s slick mix,
They delivered the hits that we crave.

They told tales of songs that still shine,

Shared memories, both yours and mine.
From the gems underplayed,
To the legends they made,
Each chorus a perfect design.

Then came a fast lightning round—

More duets, more magic they found!
With laughter and cheer,
They wrapped up the year,
In sweet, two-part harmony sound. 🎙️

 

topics

00:59:10 Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson — Say Say Say

01:00:05 Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper — Shallow
01:01:20 Barbra Streisand & Barry Gibb — Guilty
01:02:10 Johnny Cash & June Carter — Jackson
01:03:05 Michael Jackson & Janet Jackson — Jam (Heavy D cameo love)
01:04:05 David Bowie & Bing Crosby — Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy (improbable and perfect)
01:05:10 Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell — Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing
01:05:45 Natalie Cole (with Dad) — Unforgettable (goosebumps/AI-free tears)
01:06:15 Stevie Nicks & Don Henley — Leather and Lace (this was the wedding duet!)
01:07:00 JAY-Z & Alicia Keys — Empire State of Mind (NY anthem; Boston politely nods)
01:09:00 The Jacksons & Mick Jagger — State of Shock (Freddie demo rabbit hole unlocked)
01:11:00 Don Henley & Axl Rose — I Will Not Go Quietly (this pairing weirdly slaps)
01:14:00 Kenny Loggins & Steve Perry — Don’t Fight It (ambiguously great duo)

The Official Top 10 (ranked)

  1. Queen & David Bowie — Under Pressure

  2. Stevie Nicks & Tom Petty — Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around

  3. Barbra Streisand & Neil Diamond — You Don’t Bring Me Flowers

  4. Meat Loaf & Ellen Foley — Paradise by the Dashboard Light

  5. Tina Turner & Bryan Adams — It’s Only Love

  6. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell — Ain’t No Mountain High Enough

  7. John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John — You’re The One That I Want

  8. Elton John & Kiki Dee — Don’t Go Breaking My Heart

  9. Philip Bailey & Phil Collins — Easy Lover

  10. Kenny Loggins & Stevie Nicks — Whenever I Call You “Friend”

    11. Running bits & quotables

    • “This podcast is a duet. End of list.”

    • “You don’t bring me McDonald’s Diet Coke anymore. It’s over.”

    • “Nerds Gummy Clusters: the Reese’s Cup of candy collabs.”

    • “Grease’s flying car? My only note: call the tower.”

      • Homework for Time Travelers

      • Hit us with your missing duets (yes, we know, Endless Love fans).

      • Nominate a “Worst Duets Ever” for the inevitable roast episode.

      • If you have the Freddie + MJ ‘State of Shock’ demo link, share it. We’re already halfway down that rabbit hole.

        • Keep the harmony coming

        • Email: [email protected]

        • Site: TimeMachinePod.com (updated every time we post; still rocking the cheese-fries photo)

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