70's Weekly Countdown with Mark and Pete

This week we are doing something a little different. We are watching and reviewing Episode 71 of “The Midnight Special” that aired June 7, 1974. This episode had a couple of artists that are favorites of Mark and Pete.Link to the video of the MidnightSpecial episode: https://youtu.be/yxgut9pmopU?si=gPBU40PEt-xxhZys Some links to things we discussed in this episode:The Midnight Special Channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themidnightspecialtvshowThe Official Scott Haskin Page: https://www.scotthaskin.com/The Haskin Cast: https://www.scotthaskin.com/home-page/podcast/The Haskin Cast Rory Gallagher Part 1 of 3: https://shows.acast.com/64ec548b7e4b9200119ff2a0/67d9c247f48da98092205b77Deep Purple – Smoke On The Podcast: https://www.scotthaskin.com/home-page/deep-purple-smoke-on-the-podcast/The Deep Purple Podcast: https://deeppurplepodcast.com/The Deep Purple Podcast: Episode 318 – Rory Gallagher –Calling Card: https://deeppurplepodcast.com/2025/05/19/episode-318-rory-gallagher-calling-card/Album Art: Blueprint- Rory Gallagher: https://www.discogs.com/release/1359210-Rory-Gallagher-Blueprint/image/SW1hZ2U6MTkxNDc5Mg==?srsltid=AfmBOorzuV7B_Eo-4sBABxSekoTYZ12Fu00cjURlD-gQgC6GtEfSAXCa 

1975; seems like it was only yesterday. During that time of high unemployment, you wondered if you ever would amount to more than a shoeshine boy. It was a bad time. You felt like you were standing on shaky ground, wondering if you would get hijacked, or trampled underfoot.  Who would of known that no matter how long it took, eventually you would become a shining star. This week you'll be listening to the songs in Billboard Top 40 from the week of May 17, 1975 that I'll play for you. You're bloody well right I will!Link to a listing of the songs in thisweek's episode: https://top40weekly.com/1975-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_17th_May_1975Data Sources: Billboard Magazine, where the charts camefrom 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 PeteBattistini.Rejected Episode Titles:He Don't Love the ImmigrantWalking in Rhythm, I Got Trampled UnderfootMy Chevy Van Got HijackedShoeshine Boy Made My Shoes Look Like a Shining StarRainy Day Wildfire Some links to things we discussed in this episode:Album Art: #31  FOPP  https://www.discogs.com/master/91554-Ohio-Players-Honey/image/SW1hZ2U6MjE2Mzk5Mjc=#7 Only Sixteen https://www.discogs.com/master/105114-Dr-Hook-Bankrupt/image/SW1hZ2U6MzQxMjEyNjU=

Whether you were a union man or not in the ‘70s, just about everybody was livin' for the weekend. As Friday rolled in, you were probably struck with a serious case of boogey fever. That disco ladywas waiting to entice you to get up and boogey. That's right, when you found her at the club, you surrendered to her charms and just said “Let's spend all of my money honey”.  This week we revisitthe golden years as we review the Billboard Top 40 from the week of April 17,1976. I don't want to do this all by myself, so come on over and show me theway to shout it out loud!Link to a listing of the songs in thisweek's episode: https://top40weekly.com/1976-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_17th_April_1976Data Sources:Billboard Magazine, where the charts camefrom 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 PeteBattistini.Rejected Episode Titles:Union Man Operating the Love MachineSilly Love MachineI'm All By Myself; So Come On OverDream On Dream WeaverHappy Music Makes Sara SmileSome links to things we discussed in this episode:Album Art: The Ohio Players “Honey”: https://www.discogs.com/master/91554-Ohio-Players-Honey/image/SW1hZ2U6MjE2Mzk5Mjc= 

Lately we get the feeling that the show may be rotting like a dead skunk, but neither one of us wants to be the first to say goodbye. That would leave one less set of footsteps, but as the saying goes, maybe you have to break up to make up. This week; do you want dance or maybe just sing along to Billboard Top 40 from the week of March 24, 1973? We promise not to stop until we get to the last song. This episode may bea space oddity, and also sprach zarathustra!Link to a listing of the songs in thisweek's episode: https://top40weekly.com/1973-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_24th_March_1973Data Sources: Billboard Magazine, where the charts camefrom 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 PeteBattistini.Rejected Episode Titles:Good Morning Little WillieCrocodile Rocky Mountain HighKilling Me Softly with the Rolling StoneDueling Little WilliesTie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Space OddityDueling Dead SkunksCould It Be I'm Falling Off the Love TrainCook with Honey and Stir It UpSome links to things we discussed in this episode:The World is a Ghetto Album Art: https://www.discogs.com/master/116938-War-The-World-Is-A-Ghetto/image/SW1hZ2U6MzYwNjU0Mjg=Masterpiece Album Art: https://www.discogs.com/master/36386-The-Temptations-Masterpiece/image/SW1hZ2U6NDczNzQ2OTU=?srsltid=AfmBOorBvUTXWg58Gwq-IuECKJUVQ9Hfq56sVgRN42jlZ6rtp8TAVLfL

Episode 87: The Week Ending February 2, 1972 Let's Stay Together, Without YouI admit sometimes I just ain't understanding mellow. I would say its that footstompin' music that fits more in my world.  That being said, it's one of those nights that I feel so much joy that I'd like to teach the world to sing! Perhaps even trying out a brand new key. Day after day werealize that those occasions are precious and few.  This week we're feeling alright and are brimming with anticipation to review the Billboard Top 40 from the week of February 5, 1972.  Stay with me here people, whether you're a sugar daddy or a cleanup woman, when it comes to our audience, you are everything.Link to a listing ofthe songs in this week's episode: https://top40weekly.com/1972-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_5th_February_1972DataSources: Billboard Magazine, where the charts came from and on what thecountdown was based.Websites:allmusic.com, songfacts.com Wikipedia.com (because Mark's lazy)Books:“Ranking the 70's” by Dann Isbell, and Bill Carroll“AmericanTop 40 With Casey Kasem (The 1970's) by Pete Battistini.RejectedEpisode Titles:I've Never Been to Spain, but I've Got a Brand New KeyI'd Like to Teach the Black Dog to SingLet's Stay Together, Without YouBang a Gong Down By the Lazy RiverSugar Daddy, Clean Up WomanFoot Stompin Music Got Me Feelin' AlrightI'd Like to Teach the World to Bang a GongAnticipation of Hurting EachotherYou Look Like a Black Dog, Clean Up WomanSome links to things we discussed in this episode: Deep Purple Podcast John Sykes: https://deeppurplepodcast.com/2025/01/27/episode-302-remembering-john-sykes/Serbian flight attendant who survived record fall without a parachute:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vesna_Vulovi%C4%87 Chuck Wagon Dog Food Commercials 1970s - 1980s:https://youtu.be/rTmFq_qNJYQ?si=ChrHWBJIubKhBvc9

Link to a listing of the songs in this week's episode: https://top40weekly.com/1974-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_19th_January_1974 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: Show and Tell in the Boys Room Walk Like a Man to the Boys Room Hello It's Me; the Joker Jungle Boogie with Sister Mary Elephant The Most Beautiful Spiders and Snakes

Remember in the 70s when the TV show writers would get lazy and they would just present a retrospective show consisting of old clips from previously aired episodes?.............Yeah.

Hark; the herald angels sing, “Do you hear what I hear”? I think it's the most wonderful time of year again. Do you have a favorite that you consider to be the Christmas song? I looked out the window this morning, and it looked like a winter wonderland. I can't deny that it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.  This week we take a sleigh ride through the AT10 from December 24th, 2005, the top 29 Christmas songs based on airplay. We promise to have you rockin' around the Tannenbaum. Link to a listing of the songs in this week's episode: http://www.american-top-40.bplaced.net/AT_10,_All-time_Top_60_Christmas_Songs,_2005.pdf 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: Have a Holly Jolly Sleigh Ride Rockin' Around the Tannenbaum Rudolph the Little Drummer Boy Things we talked about in the episode: Christmastime For The Jews – SNL: https://youtu.be/BGzO1ghRKp4?si=BqDdssQKDo4yP106 The Narrator That Ruined Christmas – SNL: https://youtu.be/UihZm6T2T5g?si=p17LjvzlI2aRJ6by SNL TV Funhouse Charlie Brown Christmas: https://youtu.be/R_Ejc3N9JKU?si=LIUtLWfUqe1KM8Hg Daryl Hall & John Oates - Jingle Bell Rock: https://youtu.be/5vyMuxxLsD0?si=uIex0hhwwLwOXDo1 Beavis and Butt-Head - Do 'Hall & Oates - Jingle Bell Rock': https://youtu.be/vPjLNOUH7uw?si=V5jEd6dJj3WU12Me Sonny & Cher Christmas Show 1972 Excerpts (William Conrad, and Oh Holy Night): https://youtu.be/GZCkI-hGzPg?si=p3AoMf3-zGVmGROu Paul Shaffer's Impression of Cher Singing "O Holy Night" Promo | Letterman: https://youtu.be/BGNjJ8WwJCY?si=uwf9buQzPY4XvFL3    

Ah Thanksgiving, that one fine morning in the midst of the week that you don't have to go to work. Thanksgiving always falls on the 4th Thursday in November which means it is always under the sign of Sagittarius, never Scorpio. When it comes to getting together on this holiday, a lot of people feel they've got to be there, after all, it's a family affair and everybody's everything. It's hard to imagine, but there are people who I am sure are tired of being alone on the holiday. I don't at all want to throw stones if that is what you choose to do, but if not; I'd love to change the world so that you to could cherish the company of others while continuing to respect yourself.  This week we spend a wild night with the Billboard top 40 songs from the week ending November 27, 1971. I'm sure the music is a lot different than it was say in the summer of '42, so rest assured, we will rock steady. Link to a listing of the songs in this week's episode: https://top40weekly.com/1971-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_27th_November_1971 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'd Love to Change to a Brand New Key I've Found a Yo-Yo of My Own Questions 67 and 68, Where Did Our Love Go? Theme from the Summer of Shaft Gypsys, Tramps and Thieves, it's a Family Affair Things we talked about in the episode: Album Art: Respect Yourself: https://www.discogs.com/release/2496675-The-Staple-Singers-Be-Altitude-Respect-Yourself/image/SW1hZ2U6NDI2ODY5MzY=   George Plimpton for Mattel Intellivision:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYLly625cXE Lou Rawls PSA on Engineering (repeat) :  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9LrW5YBeZM              

This week it's so good, so right, that we have some guest rankings to go along with ours. Still, there is a potential that there will be a heartache tonight. Will we rise above our individual biases and say “enough is enough”?  This week we listen to the pop muzic in the Billboard Top 40 from the week ending November 17, 1979. Will this be ladies night, or something that appeals more to a dirty white boy? Who knows? Damned if I do. This night won't last forever, so dim all the lights and close your eyes. Perhaps you will dream, just beware of the dream police. 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_November_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 That to Me One More Time Dirty White Boy You Decorated My Tusk Don't Stop ‘Til You Get Enough Pop Muzic Take the Long Way Home to Escape from the Dream Police Things we talked about in the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c617Nh0RHgU Rory Gallagher – Toads Place New Haven 1979: https://youtu.be/c617Nh0RHgU?si=9CMszdDdOe4aNSl5 Celebrity Comedy Football Classic TV Special Trailer: https://youtu.be/51A08eUGu6c?si=T3BdpPXevjuiktIF Album Art: #37 Confusion: https://www.discogs.com/master/17491-Electric-Light-Orchestra-Discovery/image/SW1hZ2U6NTI1MzMxOA== #33 I Want You Tonight: https://www.discogs.com/master/299747-Pablo-Cruise-Part-Of-The-Game/image/SW1hZ2U6NDY1ODc5Ng== #26 The Rainbow Connection: https://www.discogs.com/master/110529-The-Muppets-The-Muppet-Movie-Original-Soundtrack-Recording/image/SW1hZ2U6ODg5MTQ5NQ== # 17 Take the Long Way Home: https://www.discogs.com/master/25362-Supertramp-Breakfast-In-America/image/SW1hZ2U6MjI0NDc1NTU= #9 Please Don't Go: https://www.discogs.com/master/180906-KC-And-The-Sunshine-Band-Do-You-Wanna-Go-Party/image/SW1hZ2U6MjA0OTE4NjQ=   (scroll for postcard)  

Well it may seem like this podcast is an overnight sensation, but actually, it took an everlasting love and devotion for the need to be the best that got us here. Sure you may be saying “What? You haven't done nothin'!”.  Well to that we say, you ain't seen nothing yet. Our 2 listeners can't get enough of the show, and they consider us the kings of the party. This week the Billboard Top 40 from the week ending October 19, 1974 makes me feel like I got the music in me! So much so that we may just break into our Longfellow serenade, that one is my melody of love. Link to a listing of the songs in this week's episode: https://top40weekly.com/1974-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_19th_October_1974 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: Things we talked about in the episode: “Straight Down the Middle” Bing Crosby song /video: https://youtu.be/XDkV_41qEVM?si=O6x9Qh2GZOcpMD6d James Brown's Celebrity Hot Tub Party - SNL: https://youtu.be/xeSwrFKFNFw?si=YgPjkvg9kHyrDgkp  

The movie Jaws came out in June of 1975, and by September we all had a lot of bad blood about sharks and swimming in the ocean. The movie advertisements said it “may be too intense for younger children”, but I suppose at 17 it was ok. Sometimes it only takes a minute to overcome your fears and what a difference a day makes. I guess that's just the way of the world. This week we have included celebrity ratings and comments from Nate at the Deep Purple Podcast. It's amazing we can get input from someone with that level of fame. Sure he wouldn't be classified as a Black Superman, but nevertheless, on his show, he's the proud one. This week we all provide our feelings for the songs in the Billboard Top 40 from the week ending September 20, 1975. How will Nate's ratings influence the overall grade of the countdown? Will they be enough to fight the power of Mark and Pete? Link to a listing of the songs in this week's episode: https://top40weekly.com/1975-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_20th_September_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: Fallin' in Love With Mr. Jaws Fame at Seventeen It Only Takes a Minute to Fight the Power What a Difference a Ballroom Blitz Makes Things we talked about in the episode: The Pointer Sisters “Steppin” Album Art: https://www.discogs.com/release/707004-The-Pointer-Sisters-Steppin/image/SW1hZ2U6OTUzNTEw “Run Joey Run” cover art: https://musicbrainz.org/release/63622864-cae7-41f7-8e04-363bff30a798/cover-art Lindsay Wagner as Jaime Sommers sings “Feelings” from  the Bionic Woman Episode “Bionic Beauty”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zAYCk4j-xE Run Joe Run children's TV show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FM3Z2NEowo

For those of you that don't like ‘70s music, don't go breaking my heart, for I can't here you no more.  So let's end this masquerade right now! Here's the lowdown, ‘70s music, you were the one love in my lifetime and you'll never find another love like mine. In this episode, we're going to play that funky music in the Billboard Top 40 from the week ending August 28th, 1976. We can't get away from the fact that summer is coming to an end, but there's still time to turn the beat around with some great rock and roll music. Link to a listing of the songs in this week's episode: https://top40weekly.com/1976-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_28th_August_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: Play That Funky Music Beethoven Shake Your Teddy Bear Moonlight Feels Right Afternoon Delight Don't Go Breaking My Booty Wham Bam Shang-a-lang Who'd She Coo Baby I Love Your Rock and Roll Music Get Closer or Get Away Things we talked about in the episode: Dean Martin Jerry Lewis: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2016/09/dean-martin-jerry-lewis-reunion-anniversary Lou Rawls PSA for an Engineering Career: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9LrW5YBeZM   Album Art #34 Moonlight Feels Right:  https://www.discogs.com/release/1814448-Starbuck-Moonlight-Feels-Right/image/SW1hZ2U6Mjc1MTc1OQ==  #19 With Your Love: https://www.discogs.com/master/108375-Jefferson-Starship-Spitfire/image/SW1hZ2U6NDE5MDA3MzU= #17 Heaven Must be Missing and Angel: https://www.discogs.com/master/76637-Tavares-Sky-High/image/SW1hZ2U6MTk0ODY3NQ== #9 Get Closer:  https://www.discogs.com/release/1598352-Seals-Crofts-Get-Closer/image/SW1hZ2U6MTg1MzU2NTM=

Do you remember the days of the old school yard? How about getting your first place and having the telephone man put in a new telephone line? You otherwise probably had to be your own handy man back then. In 1977, being able to take a jet airliner down to Margaritaville meant you were livin' the life.  It's easy for those memories to fade like smoke from a distant fire, but don't worry baby, we're gonna give a little bit of a reminder so those memories don't slide way on down.  This week we float on through the Billboard top 40 for the week ending August 6, 1977, and don't stop early at the very end, the editor may have inserted just a song before I go.   Link to a listing of the songs in this week's episode: https://top40weekly.com/1977-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_6th_August_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: I Just Want To Be Your Barracuda Telephone Lineman I'm In You Barracuda Looks Like We Made It Easy Knowing Me Knowing Black Betty Do You Remember the Days of the Old Jetliner? Things we talked about in the episode: Album Art Give a Little Bit:https://www.discogs.com/master/25381-Supertramp-Even-In-The-Quietest-Moments/image/SW1hZ2U6OTUyODM3MQ== Knowing Me, Knowing You: https://www.discogs.com/master/5649-ABBA-Arrival/image/SW1hZ2U6MjU3NDc0NzA= Barracuda: https://www.discogs.com/master/106530-Heart-Little-Queen/image/SW1hZ2U6OTE2NjQ4NA== My Heart Belongs to Me:  https://www.discogs.com/release/1489968-Barbra-Streisand-Streisand-Superman/image/SW1hZ2U6MTQ0NzUyODQ=

Sooner or later you knew we would get back to 1971. It is high time we went back before it's too late! Wild horses couldn't keep us away because in reality, we never can say goodbye for good. Maybe it wasn't as obvious as a request in the want ads, but there were certainly signs that our audience wanted it. So join us for some escape-ism into the Billboard top 40 for the week ending July 10th, 1971. We promise to treat her like a lady, even if she is not so sweet and innocent.   Link to a listing of the songs in this week's episode: https://top40weekly.com/1971-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_10th_July_1971 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: It's Too Late to Treat Her Like a Lady Double Barrel Lovin' Sooner or Later You're Gonna Put It in the Want Ads Bring the Boys Home Country Roads Country Road Signs How Can You Mend and Indian Reservation? Things we talked about in the episode: Teaser and the Firecat Album Cover: https://www.discogs.com/master/37157-Cat-Stevens-Teaser-And-The-Firecat/image/SW1hZ2U6ODMwMTMzNTk= Mr. Big Stuff Album Cover: https://www.discogs.com/release/1217386-Jean-Knight-Mr-Big-Stuff/image/SW1hZ2U6NTU4NzE0MzQ=

How long has it been since we went back to 1975, it seems like it was back in the podcast old days, but maybe it was only yesterday?  For some it was a bad time, when air travel was on shaky ground. The risk of a hijack was all too real and you feared at any moment to hear “get down, get down, get on the floor”! Fortunately for most of us, the only time we heard that was in the disco.  This week we do the hustle through the Billboard Top 40 songs from the week ending May 30th, 1975. With a shining star or two, and some magic within, we can say we haven't said the last farewell to 1975.  Link to a listing of the songs in this week's episode: https://top40weekly.com/1975-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_31st_May_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: How Long? Only Yesterday The Hustle, Now That's Attitude Dancing I'm Not Lisa, I'm the Shoeshine Boy Hijack! So Much for my Philadelphia Freedom The Way We Were, Try to Remember What I Told You to Forget Some links to things we discussed in this episode: K-tel Records "The Roger Whittaker Album" commercial : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyMuycdnOMk Ozempic commercial : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzIBj90D3YA

The last time we had them on, our fans cried for “more, more, more” of John and Nate from the wonderful Deep Purple Podcast. So in order to calm the widespread le freak of our audience, we invited them back to help us celebrate our 2 year anniversary. When the listeners said of John and Nate “we miss you”, they were serious.  So when we ask them to be our guests, we were adamant with the guys that if we can't have you, we don't want anybody else. After 2 years, nobody has told us yet that we got to give it up, so knock on wood, we'll be stayin' alive for a bit longer.  This week we check out all the hot stuff from the Billboard's Top 40 Hits from the Disco Era (Broadcast the week of July 7, 1979). This countdown is a reminder that you should be dancing. So get up and boogie and shake your body down to the ground! Link to a listing of the songs in this week's episode:  https://leemichaelwithers.tripod.com/at40_disco.htm 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: Disco Inferno at the Y.M.C.A. I'm Your Boogie Man, Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? Dance Dance Dance, More More More I Love the Nightlife in MacArthur Park Check out  “The Deep Purple Podcast” with Nathan Beaudry and John Mottola: https://deeppurplepodcast.com/

Hello stranger. We're a little late this week, but don't give up on us just yet. The editing process took awhile because we sometimes made mistakes and couldn't get it right. At some point we just said we got to give it up, because every time we thought we were done, the episode kept telling us “Don't leave me this way!” Maybe I'm amazed at how good the Billboard Top 40 songs from the week ending April 30th, 1974 were. Whether you're a cheery baby, an old fashioned boy, a dancing queen, or a dancing man, sometimes it's just the right time of the night to hear them.  Link to a listing of the songs in this week's episode: https://top40weekly.com/1977-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_30th_April_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: So In To You Cinderella Dancing Queen, Dancin' Man, Lonley Boy Right Time of the Southern Nights Calling Dr. Boogie Man Some links to things we discussed in this episode: Andrew Gold “What's Wrong with this Picture” Album Cover: https://www.discogs.com/master/198285-Andrew-Gold-Whats-Wrong-With-This-Picture/image/SW1hZ2U6MzAwODQzNg== Leo Sayer “Endless Flight” Album Cover: https://www.discogs.com/release/1242181-Leo-Sayer-Endless-Flight/image/SW1hZ2U6MTc1ODU4Ng== Sanford and Son “The Sandfords Own A Racehorse” : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgGuCFD1Zts The Official Website of Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr.:  https://mccoodavis.com/ Old El Paso Cheese Boogie Man 90s Commercial (1996): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PMlH_G1xw4 Harold Melvin and Blue Notes version of “Don't Leave Me this Way”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnIkcB8GObo Roy Clark & Glen Campbell Ghost Riders In the Sky:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LIdPGK42Gc

This week we go so long we eclipse all other episodes as we go all the way to the last song in the Billboard Top 40 from the week ending April 14, 1973. It may be the twelfth of never when you finally finish listening to this one! Link to a listing of the songs in this week's episode: https://top40weekly.com/1973-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_14th_April_1973 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: Reeling in the Funky Worm The Night the Lights Went Out Round the Old Oak Tree The Cisco Kid Ain't No Woman Stir it Up and Cook with Honey Little Willy is a Funky Worm Dueling Little Willys Dueling Funky Worms

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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/

Hello old friend! You're probably back because your love of 70s music is a living thing, and you're not about to give it up or turn it loose. That'll be the day, but tonight's the night we get the lowdown on the Billboard Top 40 from the Week of November 13, 1976. Will it be like visiting the best disco in town?  Will they play that funky music, a dose of rock and roll or maybe even a fifth of Beethoven? Link to a listing of the songs in this week's episode: https://top40weekly.com/1976-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_13th_November_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: Duck Play That Funky Music Rubberband Man The Wreck of the Disco Nadia's Theme? Shake Your Booty Do You Feel Like a Dose of Rock ‘N' Roll A Fifth of Beethoven, the Magic Man  Some points of interest we discussed in this episode: Generation Jones:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generation_Jones The Charismatic Voice: ANALYSIS of Gordon Lightfoot's "Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJJIF2PC82E Electric Light Orchestra - Livin' Thing (Official Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvBOZCrJsAI

Oh my Maria, was she the most beautiful girl in China Grove? Even though I was a bit of a ramblin' man, she still loves me like a rock. Whether I was off on that midnight train to Georgia, or on that Rocky Mountain way seeking higher ground, I always kept her photograph close to my heart. She stuck by me through my indiscretions, even those with that lady Angie. Somewhere in those travels, I began to appreciate the love I lost and realized that at home, I had been on the top of the world, close enough to be knockin' on heaven's door. This week we keep on truckin' and take a free ride through the Billboard Top 40 from the Week of November 3, 1973. All I know is that I can't get enough of that funky stuff Link to a listing of the songs in this week's episode: https://top40weekly.com/1973-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_3rd_November_1973 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: Goodbye Yellow Funky Stuff Love's Me Like a Basketball Ramblin' Man on the Midnight Train to Georgia The Rocky Mountain Way to Higher Ground Space Truckin' Race Top of the World Knockin' on Heaven's Door I Got a Name, it's Tyrone Shoelaces Some points of interest we discussed in this episode: The Brady Bunch Episode “Sergeant Emma”: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0769855/

Some may say the past is the past and just don't look back. We say there is nothing wrong with a little reminiscing. Maybe you took a trip to London town, or some other foreign destination. Chances are, no matter how nice the trip was, at some point you were glad to be back in the U.S.A. Where else could you enjoy those hot summer Hollywood nights?  Yes, I love the night life, when we can get up and dance, and then really get off and boogie oogie oogie. This week we come together and are ready to take a chance again on the Billboard Top 40 from the Week of Oct 14, 1978. It's a laugh, but sometimes reflecting on this music my help you answer that eternal question, just who are you? Link to a listing of the songs in this week's episode:  https://top40weekly.com/1978-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_14th_October_1978 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: Don't Look Back in the U.S.A. I Just Want to Stop and Get Off She's Always a Woman, and Three Times a Lady Took the Last Train Right Down the Line Hot Child in the City of London Town “Sukiyaki”  Kyu Sakamoto 1963: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ra6ujOa-E78 “Sukiyaki” A Taste of Honey version 1981: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqFkUNqBwMw

This week we try and answer that eternal question; what is hip? Apparently, back in 2004, it was hip to release an album of remixed songs from the 70s. As the summer breeze fades and we leave behind memories of midnight at the oasis, we listen to the music and critique the 2004 Warner Brothers Release “What is Hip, Remix Project Volume 1”. If you were one of these remix artists, would you let go and express yourself, or would the effort just be a masquerade of the original song. Unless the artist was truly a dream weaver, because of our admiration for the originals, it's gonna take a lotta love to appreciate these tracks. Information about the album featured in this episode: Allmusic: https://www.allmusic.com/album/what-is-hip-remix-project-vol-1-mw0000299228 Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/release/1949451-Various-What-Is-Hip-Remix-Project-Volume-One Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/What-Hip-Remix-Project-1/dp/B0002IQIXS Popmatters: https://www.popmatters.com/various-whatiship-2496139135.html 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 talked about in this episode: Deep Purple Podcast Episode #232 – Glenn Hughes – Live in at the Worcester, MA (2023):https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deeppurplepodcast/episodes/Episode-232---Glenn-Hughes---Live-in-Worcester--MA-2023-e29o1le/a-aad7s6g Glenn Hughes - Mistreated (Vocal Ending): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTBZUTYt2wE Yngwie Malmsteen Shredding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHZQvF2QSRw Yngwie Malmsteen Pick Reload: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxssBqKwBcA  

In the ‘70s there were signs that crime was on the uptick. Did you surrender any money as the victim of a stick up? After you were scammed, did you vow I won't get fooled again? At times it seemed like there was a breakdown in society where there ain't no sunshine to be found. Yet we all know there was a bigger story in your eyes. You had a look that said I woke up in love this morning with a sweet city woman! This week whatcha see is whatcha get when we take a look at the Billboard Top 40 from the Week of September 25, 1971. I'm not a liar when I say this one is bound to bring out some smiling faces sometimes, if you know what I mean. Link to a listing of the songs in this week's episode:  https://top40weekly.com/1971-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_25th_September_1971 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: The Story in Your Eyes?  Watcha See is Watcha Get Go Away Little Maggie May I Woke Up Saturday Morning in Confusion This is a Stick Up, Do You Know What I Mean? Some points of interest we talked about in this episode: Robert Moog on the pronunciation of Moog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDN-y0QQ7cs Moog Inc.: https://www.moog.com/ Moog Music: https://www.moogmusic.com/ The Deep Purple Podcast Episode #229 – Remembering Bernie Marsden: https://deeppurplepodcast.com/2023/09/02/episode-229-remembering-bernie-marsden/

It was Labor Day weekend 1972. Saturday in the park, did you ask your daddy not to walk so fast, and on the beautiful Sunday did you go for a ride with your motorcycle mama? When you say love, does it make you think of a long cool woman in a black dress named Brandy, with a dream to spend nights in white satin? Perhaps instead you had to say goodbye to love, leaving you alone again naturally. Yet somehow you still managed to hold your head up. Alas, not all relationships are black and white. While you may have failed to spot some backstabbers, which made you ask “where is the love”;  there is solace in knowing that everybody plays the fool sometimes.  This week we pop that thang and say how do you do to the Billboard top 40 for the week of September 2, 1972. Many of the songs in this week's countdown scream play rock and roll to any guitar man. Link to a listing of the songs in this week's episode:  https://top40weekly.com/1972-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_2nd_September_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: Long Cool Woman in White Satin Black and White Satin Baby Don't Get Hooked on Coconut Popcorn That Thang' Don't Mess Around with Jim the Guitar Man Saturday in the Park, or was it a Beautiful Sunday? Some points of interest we talked about in this episode: Riedlbauer's Resort : http://www.riedlbauersresort.com/ Who was Bob Steele?:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Steele_(broadcaster) Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon (1966– ) Full Cast & Crew: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0820001/fullcredits/?ref_=tt_cl_sm The Muppet Show: Put the Lime in the Coconut: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EoOVvGV_aQ  Turtle Ruins The Party: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88289N9T5KU Mac Davis – Muppet Show Baby Don't Get Hooked on Me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1QJzXt2llU Wayne Newton IMDB : https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0628611/

O-o-h child, in the summertime in the ‘70s, it was a groovy situation.  Maybe you were just a solitary man hitchin' a ride because you missed that big yellow taxi trying to escape the summertime blues. Well hi-de-ho, are you ready? Don't spill that wine because this week we just can't help believing that the Billboard Top 40 from the week ending August 15, 1970 will be a good one. We are ready to tell it all brother. Link to a listing of the songs in this week's episode:  https://top40weekly.com/1970-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_15th_August_1970 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: Hitchin' a Ride in a Big Yellow Taxi Ain't No Mountain High Enough for a Solitary Man Spill the Wine in the Summertime Big Yellow Patches Hand Me Down Pants Full of Patches Some points of interest we talked about in this episode: The Catskill Game Farm TV ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvJXekIrPvs

How good was the music back in 1974? Well you might be afraid that I'm leaving it all up to you to tell me something good about it.  Even if you talk in your sleep, that's not my thang.  This week as sure as I'm sitting here we go on and on about the songs in the Billboard Top 40 from the week ending August 3, 1974. Whether the artists were truly taking care of business, or just putting on a sideshow, it is certain that some of the music belongs in rock and roll heaven. Link to a listing of the songs in this week's episode: https://top40weekly.com/1974-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_3rd_August_1974 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: Chicago Died, Please Come to Boston Rock the Boat, Rock Your Baby, Rock Me Gently I Shot the Sheriff, Rub it In Rickie Don't Lose that Wildwood Weed Don't Rock the Boat, Fish Ain't Bitin' My Wild Thang Don't Let the Radar Go Down on Me Taking Care of Business with a Machine Gun You Talk In Your Sleep, On and On Some points of interest we talked about in this episode: Casey Kasem's appearance on Hawaii 5-0 S6.E22 Mother's Deadly Helper: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0598094/?ref_=nm_flmg_eps_tt_1 Philippe Petit , World Trade Center Tightrope Walker: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippe_Petit

It looks like we made it to episode 55! However, this week, the task is not easy, and it may be necessary to have an angel in your arms or even an undercover angel, to do battle with the devils gun.  In the ‘70s, pre-cell phone, you had to ask yourself, “whatcha gonna do if the telephone line goes down?”  You could have really used a handy man, or more specifically the telephone man.  Knowing me, knowing you, the alternative would be to just throw up your hands and say “gonna fly now”, and just hop on that big ol' jet airliner that would take you higher and higher. This week we got to give it up for the Billboard Top 40 from the week ending July 9, 1977. It will be just a song or 40 before we go. Link to a listing of the songs in this week's episode: https://top40weekly.com/1977-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_9th_July_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: Handy Telephone Line Man Gonna Fly Now on a Jet Airliner to Margaritaville Whatcha Gonna Do at the High School Dance I Just Want To Be Your Barracuda Some points of interest we talked about in this episode: Rory Gallagher Interview where he talks about a lot of 70's artists including Andrew Gold: https://www.hotpress.com/culture/remembering-rory-gallagher-a-powerful-interview-from-1980-22818816 2109 article about the Commodores tour with photo of uniforms with epaulettes: :https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/entertainment/2019/03/25/william-king-commodores-bringing-biggest-hits-back-area-inspired-them/3273232002/ Story and plaque of Milli Vanilli lip sync incident at Lake Compounce, Bristol, CT. February 1990: https://parkrovers.com/home/2021/7/21/milli-vanillis-lip-sync-scandal-at-lake-compounce

We have to apologize for the long break we took between episodes. Although it might have seemed that we decided to take the money and run, the truth is we just had quite a bit of a love hangover after season 1. Have no fear though, because mama mia today's the day we tear the roof off the sucker. This week we're making all our dreams come true as we revisit the happy days and listen to the good vibrations from the Billboard Top 40 from the week ending June 26, 1976. Yes, the boys are back in town! Link to a listing of the songs in this week's episode: https://top40weekly.com/1976-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_26th_June_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: She's a Sophisticated Lady, Let Her In Afternoon Delight, Night Time Love Hangover Get Up and Boogie If You Know What I Mean Some points of interest we talked about in this episode: Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant and Butic: https://aljohnsons.com/ Record World Magazine July 3, 1976: https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Record-World/70s/76/RR-1976-07-03.pdf When Christopher Cross Rocked with Deep Purple: https://www.rhino.com/article/concert-flashback-when-christopher-cross-rocked-with-deep-purple  Mark's Great Aunt, Jane Carr Encyclopedia Titanica: https://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/titanic-victim/jane-carr.html

I guess it's a heart ache to say that this is the last episode of Season 1 and yet in reality, it really feels so good. At this point we've been stayin' alive for 53 episodes, but since we feel like we are running on empty, a short break will do us good.  But baby hold on, before we go, we are going to shine a flashlight on the Billboard Top 40 from the Week of May 6th,1978. There's no need to get the deacon blues, we won't be going away like dust in the wind. If you believe in magic, and with a little luck, we'll be back in a couple of months. You can count on me and my co-host because it takes every kind of people to make a podcast. Link to a listing of the songs in this week's episode: https://top40weekly.com/1978-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_6th_May_1978 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: Shadow Dancing in the Flashlight Werewolves of London On Broadway Movin' Out Two Doors Down Too Much, Too Little, Too Late, Two Doors Down Dust in the Wind Feels So Good Take a Chance on Deacon Blues Some points of interest we talked about in this episode: Harry Belafonte Banana Boat Song Day O: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZABxj718uA ROCK-N--ROLL SPORTS CLASSIC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlmEwFAxW1o HOT L BALTIMORE opening credits: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMuft7yMHD0

Tonight's the night for our one year anniversary show. It's a family affair as we welcome and are reunited with our special guests Nathan Beaudry and John Mottola from The Deep Purple Podcast. My sweet lord, as green as the way we were when we first began, I can see clearly now how we've been stayin' alive for 52 episodes.  We won't be going as far back as December 1963, but we will be looking at the Billboard top 50 Songs from the 1970s, as broadcast on the AT40 Episode from January 5, 1980. Although there are quite a few foreign acts in this countdown, for the most part it is a big slice of American pie. We'll be talking about a few bad girls we knew, like Maggie May from Britain who was three times a lady, and my Sharona, who was a true blue American woman. There may be a few silly love songs, and perhaps a stinker, but one bad apple don't spoil the whole bunch. Link to a listing of the songs in this week's episode: https://jkmusicyearendcharts.wordpress.com/decade-end-charts/american-top-40-top-50-songs-of-the-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. The amazing Deep Purple Podcast https://deeppurplepodcast.com/ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deeppurplepodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxcThTTLtAC_k7m9sTV5HIw https://twitter.com/deeppurplepod https://www.instagram.com/deeppurplepodcast/ Some points of interest we talked about in this episode: Buh Wheat Sings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0epZ9tjYdA&list=PLT3kVMZ4pEFg-2QvlBFOFEoxtk-t-_VEs “My Bologna” by Weird Al Yankovic : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hxLaFJf9Jk Sharona Alperin (The Woman who inspired “My Sharona”: https://www.mysharona.com/ “Smoke on the Water” Flaming Lips cover: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BunbFcgzUFo “Smoke on the Water” Pat Boone cover: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fChDn66naeU The Saga Begins (Lyrical Adaption of "American Pie") Weird Al Yankovic  : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncBVU02buZM “American Pie” The Brady Bunch cover: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9qLr040WIk

In the ‘70s it was easy to have an identity crisis. Would you have said I'm a train, a piano man, or a dancing machine? Perhaps you remember doing the jungle boogie with the dark lady after midnight at the oasis? She said, “Come and get your love”.  Oh my my, that night I truly got hooked on a feeling, although I felt guilty, because I confess she was an outside woman and so very young. I ultimately sought penance in the Lord's Prayer. Alas, we could reminisce about things all day, but the show must go on. This week we boogie down to the Billboard Top 40 from the Week of April 20st, 1974. Will it be the best thing that ever happened to me? Probably not, but I'm willing to otherwise let it ride. Link to a listing of the songs in this week's episode: https://top40weekly.com/1974-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_20th_April_1974 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: Midnight at the Oasis with the Dark Lady Help Me I'm a Dancing Machine Bennie and the Jets?  I'm a Train The Loco-motion, I'm a Train Keep On Singing The Lords Prayer Outside Lady at the Oasis Piano Man the Entertainer Piano Man, Dark Lady, Star Baby

I'll never forget the day I found myself in the doctor's office and he said “don't give me the roundabout, mister can't you see?”.  My response was “doctor my eyes, last night I didn't get to sleep at all, can you just give me something to help me make it through the night!”.  He then said, “I betcha' by golly wow, no problem, I gotcha!”.  Whatever it was he gave me worked. I awoke after a sound sleep to the rockin' robin letting me know that morning has broken. Look what you done for me doctor, your name may really be Vincent, but to me you are now the candy man. Like the good doctor, a cowboy's work is never done, and perhaps neither is ours as we jump into the fire that is the Billboard Top 40 from the Week of April 29st, 1972. Link to a listing of the songs in this week's episode: https://top40weekly.com/1972-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_29th_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: Give Suavecito Back to the Irish I Gotcha Rockin' Robin Me and the Candy Man Down By the Schoolyard Hot Rod Lincoln Taxi The First Time Ever I Saw Your Horse With No Name Morning Has Broken, Doctor My Eyes, Slippin' Into Darkness Some points of interest we talked about in this episode: SNL Soylent Green Skit (Phil Hartman): https://vimeo.com/541196478 Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette) Tex Williams (inspiration for Hot Rod Lincoln): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUCsULR6ODA

I know a guy that is out to prove he's the greatest dancer. Oh what a fool believes! He has dreams of living it up in those disco nights where he effortlessly shakes his body down to the ground. He thinks he's a superman that can just blow all those other sultans of swing right off the floor. I don't want to witness the tragedy when he goes stumblin' in and breaks his heart of glass. I don't know if it's right, but heaven knows whatever gives him happiness is fine. This week we get reunited with the Billboard Top 40 from the Week of April 21st, 1979. Since it's mostly disco, it may not be the best rock and roll fantasy. You'd better knock on wood that this episode is a going to be good one! 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_21st_April_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: Shake Your Groove Swing He's the Greatest Music Box Dancer I Will Survive the Rock and Roll Fantasy Stumblin' In the Navy Renegade Sultans of Swing Things we talked about in the episode: Van Morrison, George Benson, Dr. John, Santana, Etta James & Tom Scott Moondance - April 1977: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsWpQzfGcwc

Hey, what's going on, or should I say oye como va? It may be just another day, but sit yourself down and stay awhile. For all we know, it is just my imagination, but I think the Billboard Top 40 from the Week of April 3rd, 1971 is pretty neat. Maybe it was due to the soul power, but me and Bobby McGee both liked it. Link to a listing of the songs in this week's episode: https://top40weekly.com/1971-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_3rd_April_1971 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: For All We Know, She's a Lady Joy to the Wild World Me, Proud Mary, and Bobby McGee What's Going On, Is it Just My Imagination? Heavy D Makes You Happy (Sha-Na-Boom-Boom) Sit Yourself Down and Stay Awhile   Things we talked about in the episode: Dark Shadows: Final Scene (4-2-1971): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMZFHOKvkME Use of “nice” as adjective : Everyone thinks things are awesome, cool, and nice: https://today.yougov.com/topics/entertainment/articles-reports/2019/06/24/who-uses-slang Tom Jones & Stevie Wonder Medley - This is Tom Jones TV Show 1969: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9Cl4xuFCJg

Back in 1977, where you looking for a miracle, a shining star, or did you miss the no nonsense approach of Harry Truman? If you went looking for a job, did you get that old line “don't call us, we'll call you”? It was difficult for the president right on down to the shoeshine boy.  It's a miracle we made it through those tough times and it really only seem like yesterday. This week we are walking in rhythm to the songs of Billboard Top 40 from the Week of April 12th, 1977. It would be a shame, shame, shame if you missed it. Link to a listing of the songs in this week's episode: https://top40weekly.com/1975-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_12th_April_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: Have You Never Been Mellow on the Autobahn? Thank God I'm a Shoeshine Boy Tangled Up in Jackie Blue The Harry Truman Boogie Bertha Butt, Killer Queen Things we talked about in the episode: Give 'Em Hell, Harry by James Whitmore: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKtLpjTKL2s

Well we survived the Nor'easter, which was really nothing more than a weekend in New England. If we had gotten a lot of snow, we know it would take a long time to clear. Still, we know that when you sink the shovel into the snow pack, the first cut is the deepest.  Those older folks are smart and either retire to a place where they can enjoy those warm southern nights, or make an extended stay in a hotel out in California, instead of waiting for that spring rain to melt all the snow away. I like dreaming, and someday I hope I can meet a dancing queen who is also a rich girl. Then we can fly like an eagle on out of here. In the meantime, maybe I'm amazed by the songs of Billboard Top 40 from the Week of March 19, 1977. Link to a listing of the songs in this week's episode: https://top40weekly.com/1977-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_19th_March_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: Disco Lucy Dancing Queen The Crackerbox Palace Hotel Southern New England Nights Don't Give Up on the Lido Shuffle The Year of the Cat Stevens Carry On My Boogie Child Weekend in the New England Hotel California Things we talked about in the episode: David Soul as The Covered Man: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqLxxaOtl0c Glen Campbell & Carol Burnett ~ A Star Is Born 1977: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdSpiyNJjqg

I can't do this all by myself. It would really be great if I had a disco lady or a money honey to show me the way. This week we are going to take it to the limit and at the same time get right back where we started from as we visit the golden years of Billboard Top 40 from the Week of March 13, 1976. Maybe in the music I will find a sweet thing that cupid will set me up with so I no longer have to spend another lonely night. Let's just make sure she is more than just sixteen. Perhaps if we verify that she was born before late December 1963. Yeah, sure, dream on dream weaver. Link to a listing of the songs in this week's episode: https://top40weekly.com/1976-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_13th_March_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 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: Deep Purple Fanny 50 Ways to Leave Your Love Machine Money Honey, Junk Food Junkie Slow Ride To Right Back Where We Started From Tangerine You Sweet Thing December 1963, Back in the Golden Years Things we talked about in the episode: The Jacksons & McKenzie Phillips - Junk Food Junkie: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3667l The Brady Bunch Hour - All By Myself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSeWcZICF7E

At his point, I hope that we're not running on empty, and in terms of our content, I hope it is more than just dust in the wind. If you are still with us, then I want to thank you for being a friend, or at the very least for having some sympathy for poor pitiful me. Whether you're a native New Yorker, from Thunder Island, or otherwise a long long way from home; we can't smile without you. Especially since we are getting very close to wishing ourselves a happy anniversary. This week, the name of the game is Disco and it is stayin' alive in the Billboard Top 40 from the Week of March 4, 1978. So dance, dance, dance yowsah, yowsah, yowsah. Link to a listing of the songs in this week's episode: https://top40weekly.com/1978-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_4th_March_1978 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: Night Fever, Hand Me the Flashlight Short People on Thunder Island Stayin' Alive on Thunder Island What's Your Name of the Game Thank You For Being a Native New Yorker Dust in the Wind Gets In My Ebony Eyes Sometimes When We Touch It's Close Encounters of the Third Kind Jack and Jill Falling, Which Way is Up? I Go Crazy, Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah Things we talked about in the episode: Chautauqua Movement: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chautauqua Time March 6, 1978 Cover: Cheryl Tiegs: https://content.time.com/time/covers/0,16641,19780306,00.html Bituminous coal strike of 1977–1978: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bituminous_coal_strike_of_1977%E2%80%931978#:~:text=The%20Bituminous%20coal%20strike%20of,not%20beneficial%20to%20union%20members. Playboy Magazine: Goldie Hawn Interview Addition : https://extratv.com/photos/image_jpg_20101103_e07907660cee526da405141787ff01a3/ Goldie Hawn Special March 1, 1978 with The Harlem Globtrotters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8SX8f1__RY

Stay with me a minute here, I can't help myself, but I always seem to take a roundabout way to get there. So even though I would like to hang out down by the lazy river, I gotcha, our hours together are precious and few. So let's stay together, bang a gong, and get it on. Today, it is with great anticipation that we look for some footstompin' music in the Billboard Top 40 from the Week of March 4, 1973. If we could get the nickel a song deal, that would be $2.00, adjusted for inflation that would be $14.31 today. We could finally get a piece of the American pie. Link to a listing of the songs in this week's episode: https://top40weekly.com/1972-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_4th_March_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: Bang a Gong Down by the Lazy River The Lion Sleeps Tonight Down By the Lazy River Black Dog Puppy Love Precious and Few is Everything I Own Anticipation of that Footstompin' Music Riding a Horse With No Name on the Roundabout Things we talked about in the episode: SNL Swill Mineral Water Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-S3G1c31y0

Do you remember the way we were in 1974? On nice days we enjoyed seasons in the sun, listening to the mockingbird love song, or perhaps catching spiders and snakes for the next show and tell. We were too young yet to join those guys smoking in the boys' room. Those guys were probably hooked on a feeling of the last kiss they had with that special dark lady, that feeling which is so strong when you're sixteen. In this episode we rock on and boogie down to the Billboard Top 40 from the Week of March 2, 1974. Thank god the energy crisis '74 didn't reach the dance floor. Link to a listing of the songs in this week's episode: https://top40weekly.com/1974-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_2nd_March_1974 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. Things we talked about in the episode: Danny Bonaduce's Album: https://www.discogs.com/release/7334739-Danny-Bonaduce-Danny-Bonaduce Pearl Jam - Last Kiss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNDWJ_KDkAc James Jamerson, one of the most influential bass players in modern music history : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Jamerson