Listen "1980: Yeah, I Actually Do Like Pina Coladas"
Episode Synopsis
Dave and Milt take a trip back to February 2nd, 1980, to review and critique the Billboard Top 10 hits of that week. They find Tom Petty's 'Don't Do Me Like That,' Rupert Holmes' 'Escape (The Pina Colada Song)', Kenny Rogers' 'Coward of the County,' and Michael Jackson's 'Rock With You,' among others. They also engage in playful banter and trivia about musical notes and historical facts, recap the top songs of the week, and make their substitutions for songs they feel deserve a spot in the top 10 but didn't quite make it.
Topics
00:43 Yoga and Sound Bathing Experiences
02:51 SNL 50th Anniversary Excitement
06:48 1980 Time Machine Journey Begins
18:52 Tom Petty's Musical Journey
38:01 The Eagles' Prophetic Concerns
38:59 Disco, Rap, and Musical Fads
40:34 Accusations of Plagiarism
43:30 Fleetwood Mac's 'Sarah' and Its Complex Backstory
53:08 The Pina Colada Song: A Deeper Dive
01:05:39 Jeopardy! Songs About Booze
01:14:39 Queen's Rockabilly Hit
01:17:23 Introduction to 'Cruisin' by Smokey Robinson
01:17:54 Smokey Robinson's Solo Career Struggles
01:18:37 The Inspiration Behind 'Cruisin'
01:19:05 Different Interpretations of 'Cruisin'
01:19:59 Cover Versions of 'Cruisin'
01:20:55 Gwyneth Paltrow's Surprising Singing Talent
01:22:05 Huey Lewis and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
01:22:28 Smokey Robinson's Latest Album 'GASMS'
01:24:35 Kenny Rogers' 'Coward of the County'
01:32:35 Captain and Tennille's 'Do That to Me One More Time'
01:38:18 Michael Jackson's 'Rock With You'
01:46:13 Recap and Reflections on the Top 10 Songs
Topics
00:43 Yoga and Sound Bathing Experiences
02:51 SNL 50th Anniversary Excitement
06:48 1980 Time Machine Journey Begins
18:52 Tom Petty's Musical Journey
38:01 The Eagles' Prophetic Concerns
38:59 Disco, Rap, and Musical Fads
40:34 Accusations of Plagiarism
43:30 Fleetwood Mac's 'Sarah' and Its Complex Backstory
53:08 The Pina Colada Song: A Deeper Dive
01:05:39 Jeopardy! Songs About Booze
01:14:39 Queen's Rockabilly Hit
01:17:23 Introduction to 'Cruisin' by Smokey Robinson
01:17:54 Smokey Robinson's Solo Career Struggles
01:18:37 The Inspiration Behind 'Cruisin'
01:19:05 Different Interpretations of 'Cruisin'
01:19:59 Cover Versions of 'Cruisin'
01:20:55 Gwyneth Paltrow's Surprising Singing Talent
01:22:05 Huey Lewis and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
01:22:28 Smokey Robinson's Latest Album 'GASMS'
01:24:35 Kenny Rogers' 'Coward of the County'
01:32:35 Captain and Tennille's 'Do That to Me One More Time'
01:38:18 Michael Jackson's 'Rock With You'
01:46:13 Recap and Reflections on the Top 10 Songs
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