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On the October 15 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Chuck Berry gives his final performance, as does CBGB, plus Rick Nelson gets booed & writes a song about it. Also, happy birthday to Chris de Burgh. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts from ALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday On this date: In 1937, singer Jo Stafford married singer John Huddleston. * In 1955, the Grand Ole Opry TV show premiered on ABC TV. * In 1956, Little Richard recorded the song Good Golly Miss Molly. * In 1958, Jackie Wilson recorded his smash hit Lonely Teardrops. * In 1960, the Beatles, with Ringo Starr on drums instead of Pete Best, recorded together for the first time. * In 1963 Mary Travers of Peter, Paul, & Mary married photographer Barry Feinstein. * In 1965, Jimi Hendrix signed his first recording contract. * In 1966, The Four Tops hit #1 with the song Reach Out I'll Be There. * In 1966, The Monkees recorded the Neil Diamond - written song I'm a Believer. * In 1968, Led Zeppelin performed together for the first time, in England. * In 1971, Rick Nelson was booed at Madison Square Garden when he tried to perform newer songs instead of old hits during his concert. The experience went on to inspire him to write his comeback song Garden Party. * In 1973, Elvis entered the hospital for treatment of respiratory problems, which is where his doctor realized that Elvis was addicted to Demerol. * In 1977, Debbie Boone hit #1 with the song You Light Up My Life. * In 1981, Metallica formed. * In 1988, UB40 hit #1 with a cover version of Neil Diamond's song Red Red Wine. * In 1992, Madonna held her infamous Sex party in Manhattan to promote her Sex photo book. * In 2000, Dave Edmunds had triple bypass heart surgery. * In 2001, Slash of Guns N Roses married his wife Perla Ferrar. * In 2003, the Louis Armstrong House Museum opened in Queens, NY. * In 2006, Patti Smith was the final performer at the original New York City club CBGB. * In 2014, Chuck Berry played his final performance. It was at the Blueberry Hill Club in St Louis. * In 2016, the Lifetime Channel music docu-movie Surviving Compton: Dre, Suge, & Michel'le premiered. * In 2016, Winston Marshall of Mumford & Sons married singer and actress Dianna Agron. * In 2017, the music documentary series The Platinum Life premiered on the E! TV channel. In the world of classical music: * In 1886, Modest Mussorgsky's classical piece Night on Bald Mountain premiered in St. Petersburg, Russia. It would later become famous to an entire generation of kids in the Disney movie Fantasia. * In 1905, classical composer Claude Debussey's La Mer premiered. In 1925, the opera Beatrice from Willem Landre was performed for the first time. In 1994, Philip Glass premiered his Symphony No. 2 for string orchestra. In award ceremonies held on this date: * In 1969, Tammy Wynette & Johnny Cash won at the Country Music Association awards. * In 1973, Roy Clark won at the Country Music Association awards. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musichistorytodaypodcast/support

Intro music: Samplefocus.comUsage: Standard licenseStory and Cover art by: Gail NoblesYou didn't think podcasting could have an AM radio sound, did you? Well, I suppose in this digital age, sound quality is king, but let's not forget the charm of those crackly, static-filled airwaves we grew up with. Ah, the golden days of radio! There's something about tuning in to your favorite station, praying that the signal comes in clear so you can enjoy the music without the distraction.Once a radio station ceases to exist, it's as if the very spirit of its history diappears. It's left like a whisper in the wind—only lingering in the minds of those who once tuned in. Take WHIT, for instance. There I was, a little girl in the 70s, listening to what felt like magic coming from a car radio as I enjoyed a ride. I have a notion that it was an AM station, broadcasting from somewhere that felt like a world away.I can almost hear the strains of Randy Newman's “Short People” floating through the air, mixed with the smooth vibe of Paul McCartney's “Silly Love Songs.” There was Charlie Dore crooning “Pilot of the Airwaves,” and Debbie Boone telling me, “You Light Up My Life.” How can I forget Melisa Manchester's “Don't Cry Out Loud,” or Candi Staton's “Run, Heart, Run Free”, and Yvonne Elliman's “If I Can't Have You.” Now, I don't know if I heard all these hits on WHIT specifically, but the memories are neatly tucked away with that station.And let's not overlook the charismatic Wolfman Jack—how could we forget the man who owned the airwaves? He spun records with the enthusiasm only a true radio DJ could muster.AM radio might have been fuzzier than a cat's fur, and the static could drive you nuts, but there was a certain warmth to those imperfect sounds. The music managed to shine through the noise, and that's what made it special. I didn't care about the interference; I was too busy lost in the melodies that carried my dreams.

Pat Boone is a direct descendant of Daniel Boone. He was married to country singer Red Foley's daughter, Shirley. He hosted 115 episodes of The Pat Boone – Chevy Showroom and appeared in 15 movies. One of his four daughters is Debby Boone. She had a number one record in 1977, “You Light Up My Life.” Pat held the record for spending 220 consecutive weeks on the Billboard charts. In the 1950s Billboard magazine said that he was the only entertainer that could compete in popularity with Elvis Presley. Pat had 18 top ten records and six of those went to number one. 

If you are 50+, there's a great chance that You Light Up My Life was included on a mix tape you either gave or received! Today, we are speaking with music royalty Debby Boone! She was born into the entertainment world, toured with her father, Pat Boone, and her family, nailed a GRAMMY on her first solo gig, and went on to have a successful singing career in pop, adult contemporary, contemporary Christian, and now swing. Heavy metal is on deck (just kidding). In between that, she has starred on television, in movies, and on Broadway. Her mother-in-law is Rosemary Clooney, and Debby now owns the scores from her that she has used to pay homage to a true superstar with an album, Reflections of Rosemary. She will be in Annapolis on September 21st at the Rams Head On Stage to present it all, along with tales from her life and family, in a special, very intimate show! On a personal note, I have done many of these types of interviews, and Debby was hands down the most gracious guest, by far! And, I may have wrangled a Thanksgiving dinner at the Boone household! (JF) Have a listen now, and then grab some tickets! LINKS: Debby Boone (Website) Debby Boone (Facebook) Debby Boone (Twitter | X) Debby Boone (Instagram) Debby Boone (YouTube) Debby Boone (Spotify) Debby Boone (TICKETS)

It will be an all country Gospel edition this week on The Gospel Jubilee.               Chip and Denny will be playing Gospel songs both new and old sang by many of your favorite country artists.   Here are all of the ways you can listen to the Gospel Jubilee On your Echo device say, Alexa, play the Gospel Jubilee on Apple podcast. For a direct download go to: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/61038882/download.mp3   Ocean Waves Radio ... every Wednesday at 5:00 PM Eastern time., www.OceanWavesRadio.com   Thursday afternoons at 4:00 PM and Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM  EST on Southern Branch Bluegrass Radio, www.sbbradio.org   Saturday evenings at 7:00 and Wednesday afternoons at 4:00 CST on Radio For Life, www.RadioForLife.org   Legend Oldies Radio. Our broadcast will be aired every Sunday morning at 9:00 AM CDT. https://www.legendoldies.com   Playlist:   Artists |Song Title | Album   01. William Lee Golden and The Goldens - Come and dine - "Old Country Church"   02. Willie and Bobbie Nelson - Old time religion - "Willie & Bobbie Nelson"   03. Hank Locklin - When the saints go marching in - "By The Grace Of God - The Gospel Album"   04. The Statler Brothers - This ole house - "The Gospel Music of The Statler Brothers"   05. Marty Stuart and his fabulous superlatives - The Gospel story of Noah's ark - "Souls' Chapel"   06. The Oak Ridge Boys - Blue collar Gospel - "Blue Collar Gospel"   07. Josh Turner - Long black train - "I Serve A Savior"   08. Travis Tripp - In the valley He restoreth my soul - "Country Chapel"   09. Jimmy Fortune with The Whites - I believe - "Hits & Hymns"   10. Brothers of the Heart - Go rest high on that mountain - "Brotherly Love"   11. Mystery artists of the week - The unclouded day "   12. Alan Jackson - Turn your eyes upon Jesus - "Precious Memories"   13. Joey + Rory - I surrender all - "Hymns"   14. Jim Reeves - How long has it been - "20 Gospel Favorites"   15. John Berry - Something bigger than me - "Fine My Joy"   16. Leann Rimes - You light up my life - "You Light Up My Life"   17. Randy Travis - Will the circle be unbroken - "Worship & Faith"   18. Moe Pitney - Give me Jesus - "Behind His Guitar"   19. Loretta Lynn - He's got the whole world in His hands - "Loretta Lynn Her Gospel Side"   20. Carrie Underwood - Because He lives - "My Savior"   21. Wade Phillips - From a bar stool to a church pew - "3 In 1"   22. Anne Murray - Put your hand in the hand - "Anne Murray"   23. Barbara Fairchild & Roy Morris - He lives - "All Is forgiven"  

Tell me more, tell me more! Today we are joined by Didi Conn. You Might Know Her From Grease, Grease 2, You Light Up My Life, Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure, The Magic Show, Frida, Benson, and Shining Time Station. We spoke with THEE Didi Conn about her iconic performance in the Grease films as Frenchie, the legacy of the franchise carrying on with Grease Live! and Joan Blondell's shoes, and our age-old question about psoriasis as heart disease. Plus, how Toy Story stole from Raggedy Ann & Andy, standing by for Mercedes Ruehl on Broadway, her horrific experience with Joseph Brooks, and the beauty of the musical The Magic Show. This one was a total thing of dreams. Follow us on social media: @youmightknowherfrom || @damianbellino || @rodemanne Discussed this week: Jacob Elordi is hot to everyone. And Barry Keoghan has the ugly sexy thing down We loved Cailly Spaeny and Lily Gladstone and Erika Alexander Golden Globes were a mess this year Da'Vine Joy Randolph is so good and we are hoping for an Oscar nomination for The Holdovers (don't jinx it) Da'Vine episode of YMKHF Carol Channing and Pearl Bailey special Aloha (2015)  was indeed directed by Cameron Crowe, not Alexander Payne Tracy Morgan took Eddie Murphy's advice for The Last O.G. and hired Da'Vine Love Chris Klein in Election  Our Oscar nominated guests on YMKHF: Kathleen Turner (Ep #9), Shohreh Aghdashloo (Ep#72), JoBeth Williams (#99),  and Lesley Ann Warren (Ep #78) Lily Gladstone is nonbinary Yalitza Aparicio from Roma garnered all kinds of acclaim, and where is she now? Tantoo Cardinal is so good In the Stephen Schwartz musical, The Magic Show starring Doug Henning  Starred in the movie, Joseph Brooks You Light Up My Life Joseph Brooks who “wrote” and directed it was a horrible man,. He met a grisly end Her son is autistic and is currently living in The Center for Discovery Autismspeaks.org Played Denise, Benson's new secretary on Benson Didi Conn introduced herself to David Shire as his crush, Charlotte Rampling, who wrote the music for Farewell My Lovely Was the voice of Raggedy Ann in the 1977 Richard Williams animated movie, Raggedy Ann and Andy: A Musical Adventure Joe Raposo wrote all the music for the movie and he had written a lot of music for Sesame Street and The Electric Company (including the “C is for Cookie” and the Sesame Street song) Was a standby and then replacement for Mercedes Ruehl in Lost in Yonkers (1991) with Irene Worth and Kevin Spacey Fonz and the Happy Days Gang cartoon  Stacey Jones in Shining Time Station, which she says was horrible for her career Conductors: Ringo Starr, George Carlin, Alec Baldwin The tv show was funded by Amtrak and MTH Electric Trains Thomas movie was filmed on The Isle of Man Of course played Frenchie in the 1978 classic, Grease (director: Randal Kleiser, choreographer: Pat Birch, producer: Allan Carr)  Kelly Ward (Putzie) was dance captain for Pat Birch Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies has been wiped from Paramount+ Tegrin's ad: “The heartbreak of psoriasis” Was there film in the camera for Frenchie's number in Grease 2? Skating with the Stars judge was a dick (start at 3:27) Was Alice Ghostley's Mrs Murdoch gay (watch the dancing)  Was waitress in Frida and had Across the Universe (friends with Julie Taymor and worked with her on the stage play, The Green Bird) Lifted out the door on Cagney and Lacey (s6e12). Who had more upper body strength? Both! CGI'd pink ladies guy head on body in Rise of the Pink Ladies Dr Pepper theme song: “I'm a Pepper, You're a Pepper” In My Life one of the worst Broadway shows I've ever seen (it was a huge flop) and he has Tourette's not autism Our interview with Talia Balsam (ep #12)  introduced us to You Light Up My Life David Shire (Didi's husband) wrote the Oscar-nominated song for Norma Rae Barry Pearl holds all the Grease secrets   

The pressure of creating a hit song after the success of "Evergreen" and "You Light Up My Life" was felt in 1978, though the Oscar-nominated songs did not really reach that bar. But not for lack of trying. The musical Grease became the highest-grossing musical of the time, cemented Olivia Newton-John as a movie star and gave her a great love song that was new to the musical and a requirement in her contract. Host Jeff Commings shares more stories about Grease, and the competition for the Oscar that included Donna Summer's first foray into movie songs and Debby Boone's attempt to capture lightning in a bottle two years in a row.

One of the most popular songs of the 1970s found its way onto the list of Academy Award nominees for 1977, and the story of the song's rise to fame is just a small part of the legacy of "You Light Up My Life." Host Jeff Commings talks about the song's history and its post-Oscars aftermath, as well as the two songs nominated from Disney movies that year, a retelling of the Cinderella story, and the second Bond song to receive an Oscar nomination.

You Light Up My Life. We've talked about the things that inspire us before, but we were possibly less inspired when we did that than we are now. So, we're going to talk about it again, and hopefully, in the process inspire you to check some of this stuff out with the idea that you […]

Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Debby Boone, Renowned Singer, Actress and Author About Harvey's guest: Today's guest, Debby Boone, is an immensely popular singer, actress and author who became an immediate global superstar in 1977 with her mega-hit song, “You Light Up My Life”.   The song became one of the greatest multi-platinum singles in pop music history, spending an unprecedented 10 weeks at #1 on the Billboard charts, and selling over 4 million albums. She received a Grammy Award for Best New Artist, and since then, she's received another 7 Grammy nominations, and winning 2 more – in 1980, for Best Inspirational Performance, and 1983, for Best Gospel Performance.    She's also won a slew of other awards, including Top New Female Vocalist at the Academy of Country Music Awards, 2 Dove Awards for Best Album, a Music City News Award for Best New Female Artist, and 7 Record World Awards.  She's recorded 13 albums, including “You Light Up My Life”, “Love Has No Reason”, “With My Song”, “Savin' it Up”, “Surrender”, “Friends for Life”, “Home for Christmas” and my 2 personal favourites,  “Reflections of Rosemary”, which is a beautiful tribute to her late mother-in-law, the legendary Rosemary Clooney – and her latest album, “Swing This”, which has solidified her reputation as one of the best vocal interpreters of the Great American Songbook.    Our guest has appeared in dozens of TV shows and starred in 2 of her own TV specials - AND she co-starred in one of the most popular TV movies of the 80s, “Sins of the Past”, co-starring Kirstie Alley, Kim Cattrall  and Anthony Geary.    On the stage, she starred on Broadway in “Grease”, as everybody's favourite “bad girl”, Rizzo.  And in 1990, she starred in the highly acclaimed revival of “The Sound of Music” at Lincoln Center, which earned a Drama Desk Award nomination.  She's starred in hugely successful national touring productions of “7 Brides for 7 Brothers” and “The Sound of Music” - which I had the great pleasure of seeing here in Toronto in 1987.   She's had starring roles in many regional theatre productions including “Meet Me in St. Louis”, “South Pacific”, “The King and I”, “42nd Street”, “Into the Woods”, and many more great shows.   And if that weren't enough, she's also written six bestselling children's books, illustrated by her dear husband Gabriel Ferrer.   For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/ http://debbyboone.com/https://www.facebook.com/debbyboone/https://twitter.com/debbyboonemediahttps://www.instagram.com/debbyboonemedia/https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UkHCANZmdkKyVNvTLMrcJ #debbyboone   #harveybrownstoneinterviews

It will be an all country Gospel edition this week on The Gospel Jubilee. Some of your favorite Gospel songs by some of your favorite Country artists like Ronnie Milsap, Carrie Underwood, Dolly Parton, Leann Rimes, and many more. Here are all of the ways you can listen to the Gospel Jubilee On your Echo device say, Alexa, play the Gospel Jubilee on Apple podcast. For a direct download go to: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/53073813/download.mp3 Ocean Waves Radio ... every Wednesday at 12 noon Eastern time., www.OceanWavesRadio.com Thursday afternoons at 4:00 PM and Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM EST on Southern Branch Bluegrass Radio, www.sbbradio.org Saturday evenings at 7:00 and Wednesday afternoons at 4:00 CST on Radio For Life, www.RadioForLife.org Legend Oldies Radio. Our broadcast will be aired every Sunday morning at 9:00 AM CDT. https://www.legendoldies.com Playlist: Artists |Song Title | Album 01. Jimmy Fortune & Ben Isaacs - Victory in Jesus - "Hits & Hymns" 02. Bradley Walker - The right hand of fellowship - "Call Me Old Fashion" 03. Amnne Murray - Put a little love in your heart - "What A Wonderful World - Disc 2" 04. Randy Travis - Turn your radio on - "Worship & Faith" 05. Chief George Boswell - Cast your faith upon the water - "Jesus You're My Hero" 06. Jarrett Akers - His name is Jesus - "Lead By Faith" 07. Connie Smith - Secret place - "Love Never Fails" 08. Shenandoah - I know He knows - "Good News Travels Fast" 09. Ronnie Milsap - Rock of Ages - "Then Sings My soul - 24 Favorite Hymns & Gospel songs - 2009 - Disc 2" 10. Allan Jackson - Turn your eyes upon Jesus - "Precious memories" 11. Josh Turner - I serve a Savior - "I Serve A Savior" 12. Carrie Underwood - O how I love Jesus - "My Savior" 13. John Berry - I surrender all - "Find My Joy" 14. Joey + Rory - Take my hand precious Lord - "Hymns" 15. Fortune, Walker, Rogers, and Isaacs - Go rest high on that mountain - "Brotherly Love" 16. Dolly Parton - In the sweet by and by - "Country Faith Bluegrass" 17. Charlie McCoy - Will the circle be unbroken - " Classic Country Hymns" 18. Kenny rogers - Amazing grace - "The Love Of God Deluxe Edition" 19. Leann Rimes - I know who holds tomorrow - "You Light Up My Life" 20. Reba McEntire - Oh, how I love Jesus - "My Chains Are Gond" 21. Willie & Bobbie Nelson - Lily of the valley - "Willie & Bobbie Nelson" Outro – Carrol and Donna Roberson – Happy Trails

Please don't let me be misunderstood, but isn't it time to admit that when it comes to reviewing the AT40, we are the champions. I mean the very fact that you're reading this means here you come again. Now I know what you're saying, “you can't turn me off in the middle of turning me on”. Well before you go slip slidin' away to the point of no return, I'm saying baby come back to swing town. I mean, the way I feel tonight, I am confident to review the Billboard Top 40 from the week of January 7, 1978 my way. Link to a listing of the songs in this week's episode: https://top40weekly.com/1978-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_7th_January_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: How Deep is Your Blue Bayou, Too Deep for Short People? You Light Up My Serpentine Fire Don't it Make My Brown Eyes Turn to Stone. You Light Up My Life, and You Can't Turn Me Off Some links to things we discussed in this episode: Miracle at the Meadowlands, Still Traumatized by this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfOiY5MhqHA Almost a Tragedy: The Collapse of the Hartford Civic Center Roof: https://connecticuthistory.org/almost-a-tragedy-the-collapse-of-the-hartford-civic-center/#:~:text=On%20January%2017%2C%201978%2C%20a,onto%2010%2C000%20empty%20stadium%20seats. Thom Bell Obituary: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/dec/29/thom-bell-obituary

It will be an all country Gospel edition this week on The Gospel Jubilee. Join Chip and Denny as they feature many of your favorite country artists singing some good old Gospel songs.Here are all of the ways you can listen to the Gospel Jubilee…On your Echo device say, Alexa, play the Gospel Jubilee on Apple podcast.For a direct download go to: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/50670751/download.mp3Ocean Waves Radio ... every Wednesday at 12 noon Eastern time., www.OceanWavesRadio.comThursday afternoons at 4:00 PM and Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM EST on Southern Branch Bluegrass Radio, www.sbbradio.orgSaturday evenings at 7:00 and Wednesday afternoons at 4:00 CST on Radio For Life, www.RadioForLife.orgLegend Oldies Radio.Our broadcast will be aired every Sunday morning at 9:00 AM CDT.https://www.legendoldies.comPlaylist:Artists |Song Title | Album01. Del Way - Card carrying Christian - "Living This Life"02. Glen Campbell - Jesus and me - "Jesus And Me The Collection Deluxe Edition"03. Chris Golden - When I lift up my head - "Less Of Me"04. The Oak ridge boys - Try a little kindness - "Collection (Gospel Favorites) V.2"05. Tim McGraw - Touchdown Jesus - "Set This Circus down"6. Kenny rogers (feat. The Oak Ridge Boys - The Gospel truth - "The Love Of God Deluxe Edition"07. Carrie Underwood - Nothing but the blood of Jesus - "My Savior"08. Josh Turner - Without Him - "I Serve A Savior"09. Reba McEntire - Amazing grace - my chains are gone - "My chains Are gone"10. John Berry - Find my joy - "Find My Joy"11. Brad Paisley & Dolly Parton - When I get where I'm going - "Now That's What I Call country Songs Of Inspiration"12. Chief George Boswell - Jesus You're my hero - "Jesus You're My Hero"13. Clay Walker - chain of love - "The Complete Albums - 1993 - 2002"14. Jimmy Fortune - It is no secret - "God And Country"15. LeAnn Rimes - I know who holds tomorrow - "You Light Up My Life"16. randy Travis - Are you washed - "Precious Memories (Worship And Faith)"17. Midsouth Boys - Rest assured - "Shoulder To Shoulder"18. Jimmy Yeary & Sonya Isaacs Yeary - Only Jesus could love you more - "Only Jesus Could Love You More (Sweethearts)"19. Crystle Elam - Good to go "To Know Him"-20. dolly Parton - Book of life - "Letter To Heaven Songs Of Faith And Inspiration"21. Charlie Daniels - I'll fly away - "How Great Thou Art - Gospel Favorites From The Opry"22. Charlie Pride - Jesus, hold my hand - "Charlie Pride Gospel"

In 1977, Jimmy Carter was taking over the White House. Art Link was governor of North Dakota. "You Light Up My Life" by Debbie Boon was at the top of the charts, and movies like "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope," "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," and "Smokey and the Bandit" were drawing audiences to theaters. Also, Sen. Ray Holmberg also took his seat in North Dakota's legislature for the first time. Now, 46 years later, this constant in our state's politics is calling it a career. On this episode of Plain Talk, he reflects on his proudest accomplishment (promoting the UAV industry in his hometown of Grand Forks), his favorite governor (Jack Dalrymple), and the biggest challenges facing North Dakota in the future, including the growing acrimony in the NDGOP, its dominant political party, and the uncertainty of the oil, gas, and coal industries. About the rancor in the NDGOP, Holmberg said many voters are turned off by local meetings where attendees "listen to people scream 'point of order, point of order, point of order' for an hour." He said he expects incumbent Senator John Hoeven to win on the June ballot, but that the Donald Trump-aligned wing of the party is "very skilled" at organizing for the convention process, and more moderate Republicans need to get better at it. What's changed from the beginning of his almost five decades in the legislature to the end? Holmberg says more people than ever are engaged in a process that's also more open and accessible than before. When he started, he said the only way most North Dakotans could reach their lawmakers during the session, other than traveling to Bismarck, was by sending a letter or calling a toll-free telephone number and leaving them a message. Now the public can watch floor sessions and committee hearings and email or even text their lawmakers in real-time. Something that's both good and bad, Holmberg says. Want to know when new episodes of Plain Talk publish? Consider subscribing on your favorite podcast app. Want to support Plain Talk? Get a subscription for all of the great Forum Communications content for a low introductory rate of just $0.99 per month: https://inforum.news/port

Debby Boone is not only the daughter of the legendary Pat Boone, but she was singer amazing proportions herself.  Debby won the triple crown of Academy Award, Grammy, and Golden Globe for the hit "You Light Up My Life".  It was #1 on the Billboard charts for 10 weeks. Debby talks with Defo and Lubie about growing up surrounded by the most famous entertainers around. She has a hilarious way of describing growing up as Pat Boone's daughter, and having the calm Pat Boone as a father. Debby also talks about coming out of her father's shadow and creating her own legacy. Plus the reissuing of SWING THIS. Check out Defo and Lubie M-F from 7-9am ET LIVE, https://eyeonchannel.com/the-defo-show/ Follow Defo on Twitter @DefoShow, FB - https://www.facebook.com/jeff.deforrest Follow Lubie on Twitter/Ig @LubieOnAir, FB - https://www.facebook.com/mike.lubitz1

ABOUT DEBBY BOONE AND THE REISSUE OF SWING THIS Debby Boone's exuberant album, "Swing This," will be reissued on all digital streaming platforms on February 4 via Time Life. The collection of jazzy standards is inspired by her experiences as a child in Las Vegas while her father headlined at iconic venues like the Sands and the Sahara during the 1960's. "When my father, Pat Boone, headlined Vegas in the '60s, I was there with him - and even though I was just a kid, I couldn't get enough of the music or the glamour," says Boone. "This is my take on the joyful, exhilarating music I heard that inspired me to become a singer," and led her to work with some of the Rat Pack era's biggest icons, including Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis. Jr. Boone delivers her renditions of classic favorites such as "Sway," "That Old Black Magic," "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'," "Everybody Loves Somebody," "Mack the Knife" and more. Exclusively on this digital release, she ends with her signature hit, "You Light Up My Life," as a bonus track. In 1977, the song was a triple crown winner, taking home an Academy Award, a Golden Globe and a GRAMMY Award and became one of the biggest songs in history, hitting #1 on the Billboard chart for 10 weeks and selling more than four million copies. In 2008, "You Light Up My Life" was ranked #7 in Billboard magazine's 50th Anniversary list of All Time Hot 100 top charting songs. Boone also won a GRAMMY Award for Best New Artist and has received seven additional GRAMMY nominations and two wins since then. A multiple genre cross-over artist, Boone has enjoyed Top 10 successes on the Pop, Country, Adult Contemporary and Contemporary Christian charts. In addition to her GRAMMY success, she was named the Top New Female Vocalist in the same year by both the Academy of Country Music and the American Music Awards and has received two Dove Awards. Boone has also written six children's books and has performed in an array of musical theater productions. "Swing This" track list 1. Sway2. That Old Black Magic3. More Than You Know4. I'm Gonna Live 'Till I Die5. These Boots Are Made For Walkin'6. Cry Me A River7. Sing Sing Sing8. I'm Waiting Just For You9. Everybody Loves Somebody10. Get Me To The Church On Time11. Mack The Knife12. 'Round Midnight13. You And The Night And The Music14. Be Careful It's My Heart15. You Light Up My Life

Fr. Eric Nicolai preaches on the feast of the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple, recounted in Luke 2, 22-40. The aged Simeon said this child was "a light for revelation to the gentiles." Does Jesus really light up my life? Does this provide me with a unified narrative in everything I do? Music: Handel, Opera Rinaldo, Aria "Lascia ch'io pianga", arranged for guitar by Bert Alink. "You Light Up My Life" written and composed by Joseph Brooks, and originally recorded by Kasey Cisyk for the soundtrack album to the 1977 film of the same title. It won best song in the 1978 Oscars. Thumbnail: parchment originates from East Anglia, dated to 1310, in the National Library of Wales (Wiki Commons).

This is about a class offering for marriage enrichment offered by a local church. It's about true love and finding a spark to light up our lives. Debby Boone. Debby Boone knows she's had a remarkable life being a part of Hollywood royalty. The singer, best known for her hit song “You Light Up My Life,” is the daughter of singer Pat Boone and has been married to Gabriel Ferrer, the son of Rosemary Clooney, since 1979. You Light Up My Life Debby Boone So many nights I'd sit by my window Waiting for someone to sing me his song So many dreams I kept deep inside me Alone in the dark, but now you've come along And you light up my life You give me hope to carry on You light up my days And fill my nights with song Rollin' at sea, adrift on the water Could it be finally I'm turning for home Finally, a chance to say, "Hey, I love you" Never again to be all alone 'Cause you light up my life You give me hope to carry on You light up my days And fill my nights with song 'Cause you, you light up my life You give me hope to carry on You light up my days And fill my nights with song It can't be wrong When it feels so right 'Cause you, you light up my life Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: Brooks Joe You Light Up My Life lyrics © A-n Music Corp., Curb Songs Debby Boone. "You Light Up My Life" is one of her most popular songs released in 1977. Debby Boone was born in Hackensack, New Jersey, the third of four daughters born to singer-actor Pat Boone and Shirley Foley Boone, daughter of country music star Red Foley. When Boone was 14 years old, she began touring with her parents and three sisters: Cherry, Lindy, and Laury. Thank you for listening.

Jaime Kay and Johnny Sanchez welcome Singer, Actress, and Author, Debby Boone to Life & Laughs In The Jungle Room for this fun and exciting episode!      In 1977, Debby Boone earned instant fame when You Light Up My Life became one of the biggest songs in history, charting #1 on Billboard for ten straight weeks and selling in excess of four million albums. She's received three Grammy's and 8 nominations, acted on stage, television, and in movies, plus she's written 6 children's books.. and that's not to mention being the daughter in law of the legendary singer.. the late Rosemary Clooney and the daughter of music icon Pat Boone!      We are proud to welcome to Life & Laughs in the Jungle Room Ms. Debby Boone!!

Alright, folks, break out your platform shoes and your dance clothes, because What the Riff is headed down to the club!  KC and the Sunshine Band was playing in all the disco dance studios in 1977, but they were particularly prominent in the Miami market, near their home town of Hialeah, Florida.  We're riffing on Part 3, unexpectedly the fourth studio album from the group (though there was a bit of a reset with their second album being self-titled and the first album having only moderate success).Harry Wayne Casey was a part time employee at TK Records in Hialeah when he formed the band, originally called KC & the Sunshine Junkanoo Band.  Casey worked with Richard Finch, engineer for TK Records, to produce the albums, including Part 3.  Additional musicians joined, including Jerome Smith on guitar, Robert Johnson on drums, and numerous others to complete the horn section.  KC and the Sunshine Band would find a virtuous cycle, as Casey and Finch would write songs inspired by what they saw at the discos, then would see their songs played at those same clubs.KC and the Sunshine Band were often featured as guests on FM pop powerhouse Y-100, and this exposure contributed to their success.  The first big hit was their second and self-titled album released in 1975, which produced the hits “Get Down Tonight” and “That's the Way (I Like It)”  Part 3 would continue their funk/disco dominance.  The band would continue to see success through their sixth studio album released in 1979.  Shortly thereafter styles would change, and the disco sound would not continue into the 1980's.  That, and a falling out between Casey and Finch would end the band for a while.KC and the Sunshine Band has seen a resurgence with the popularity of retro bands, and still tours today.  Wrap Your Arms Around MeThe fifth single from the album is a little bit of a deeper cut and features the horns prominently with a funky groove.(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your BootyYou can't go wrong with a dance song that tells you to shake your booty!  Although this first single from the album was number 1 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the Hot Soul Singles Chart, there was some controversy attached to it, with speculation that it had a stronger sexual connotation than simply dancing.I'm Your Boogie ManThis song written by Casey and Finch also hit number 1 on the Hot 100.  Finch said that the song was written about a DJ named Robert W. Walker, who was the first to play their song “Get Down Tonight.” Keep It Comin' LoveA little softer than some, this song nevertheless was still successful.  However, it only reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, being kept out of the number 1 slot by Meco's “Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band,” and the big hit of the 70's, Debbie Boone's “You Light Up My Life.” ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:Main Theme from the television series “Fantasy Island”Headlined by Ricardo Montalban as Mr. Roarke and Herve Villechaize as his right hand man, Tattoo, this show would feature a stream of actors and actresses playing one-off characters chasing their dreams on the island. STAFF PICKS:Isn't She Lovely by Stevie WonderBruce leads off the staff picks with what feel is one of the most positive songs you will ever hear.  Wonder celebrates the birth of his daughter Aisha Morris on this song that opens side three of his double album, “Songs in the Key of Life.”  All instrumentation in the song is played by Wonder except for a few of the keyboard parts which were furnished by Greg Phillganes. Hard Luck Woman  by KissRob's staff pick sounds a lot like Rod Stewart for good reason — it was written by Paul Stanley for Stewart.  Though Stanley thought it sounded like “You Wear It Well,” his band Kiss decided it would be a good follow up to their successful ballad, “Beth.”  The song made it to 15 on the charts, and is a rare ballad.  Drummer Peter Criss sings lead on this song, as he did on “Beth.”Red by Sammy HagarWayne brings us the Red Rocker, Sammy Hagar, with an anthem off his second solo album.  This is also the album and song which gave him the name “the Red Rocker.”  A fan called him the Red Rocker when getting a picture, and Hagar liked the name.  The album was recorded at Abbey Road Studios.I Never Cry by Alice CooperBrian wraps up the staff picks with a mellow ballad from the not-normally mellow Alice Cooper.  This is from the album “Alice Cooper Goes to Hell,” a concept album inspired by his visit to rehab.  Many of his fans were disappointed with this softer side of Cooper, but his performances never suffered for the presence of a ballad or two.     COMEDY TRACK:In The Mood by Henhouse Five Plus TooIt appears that we need to close this podcast out before it goes to the birds!

Beth and Amy cover "You Light Up My Life" by Debby Boone.  Listen to the song first before Amy & Beth ruin it for you.Email us at amyandbetharesorry@gmail.comVisit us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/sorryiruinedthatsong?igshid=1cqqhy050qg8qVisit us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/sorry_songListen to our Spotify Playlist here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1N6BzJ2NejvzSmuhpkZhRb?si=ladyFquiSkqsrb4np4I3ow

Today's guests are the multi-talented Pat and Debby Boone.Pat is a singer, composer, actor, writer, television personality, motivational speaker, and spokesman. He sold more than 45 million records, had 38 Top 40 hits, and appeared in more than 12 Hollywood films. Billboard claims Boone as the second-biggest charting artist of the late 1950s. Until the 2010s, Boone held the Billboard record for spending 220 consecutive weeks on the charts with one or more songs each week.Debby is a three time Grammy award winning artist, author, and actress best known for her 1977 hit, "You Light Up My Life", which spent ten weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Throughout her career, Boone has appeared in several musical theater productions and has co-authored many children's books with her husband.In this episode, Pat shares his recollection of Elvis Presley feeling starstruck opening for his shows, how the Osmond's sparked Pat's inspiration from bringing his daughters into the band, and Debby shares both the start to her music career and childrens book release.We even had a quick appearance by the great Producer Michael Lloyd!Songs of the Week:Ain't That A Shame by Pat BooneYou Light Up My Life by Debby Boone

Episode 128 some of our favourite songs from the movies 🎥 such as Fame, You Light Up My Life, Grease, Flashdance and The Wizard of Oz! Thanks so much for your love and support and a special thanks to those who joined is live

" You Light Up My life" was the biggest song of 1977, the biggest song of the decade of the 70s and set a record  as the number one song on Billboard's Top 40 for 10 weeks in a row.  But there was some behind the scenes drama with the recording of that song.  She'll tells that story and much more.  The Boone Family, like the Jacksons and the Osmonds made music together under the leadership of their dad; Pat Boone.  That, plus a three generation legacy of music was the backdrop for Debby's career.  Jesus was, and still is a big part of her story and you'll hear it all in this episode of Amazing Greats.  Joe Micheals this weeks guest host is a long time friend.    We worked in radio together as teen agers and on into adulthood.  He is a master voice talent, radio personality, and life long Catholic.   He takes us on this Debby Boone journey in a very special one on one conversation for Amazing Greats.  Enjoy!

70 Movies We Saw in the 70s: Ep #24 — JEREMY (1973) Fun City Editions kingpin Jonathan Hertzberg joins Mike and Ben to celebrate Vinegar Syndrome’s surprise Black Friday release of the Robby Benson-Glynnis O’Connor teen romance JEREMY (1973)! Gloriously awkward and credibly adolescent highlights include: • Robby Benson, sensitive Tiger Beat pin-up! • Glynnis O’Connor, sensitive Linda Blair-type! • Joe Brooks, composer of “You Light Up My Life,” star of IF EVER I SEE YOU AGAIN and — hoo-boy — what a creep! • The injustice of Robby Benson not scoring his own AM Gold chart-topper in the era of Shaun Cassidy, Andy Gibb, Leif Garrett, and Rex Smith! • The ability to buy a movie ticket at any time and see W.C. Fields, the Marx Brothers and/or King Kong during NYC’s “Fun City” era! • The cosmic connection between JEREMY and ON THE RIGHT TRACK! • The Dennis Christopher of BREAKING AWAY vs. the Dennis Christopher of CIRCUITRY MAN! • The case to be made for Willie Aames as an “edgy” teen idol! • The powers and abilities of “Supporting Characters” host Bill Ackerman that go far beyond those of any mortal podcaster! • Ben Reiser’s intensely “at-home” personal connection to Linda Manz, Ruth Gordon, and Lee Strasberg! • Yet another visit to Mike McPadden’s 12-year old psyche as it created a graphic carnival sodomy scene from ODE TO BILLY JOE that does not, in fact, exist! Buy JEREMY now from Vinegar Syndrome! https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/fun-city-editions/products/jeremy-fun-city-editions

In this episode: From blue light specials to garage sales, I've enjoyed making the most of living on a budget! Sometimes, life's challenges have hidden fun and joy. There is no second best when we embrace our present circumstances as part of the adventure! (Article contains affiliate links. This means that when you click a link and make a purchase, I might receive a small commission from that purchase.) Inspired Life I grew up post Vietnam War. It wasn't like growing up in the depression, but my parents are boomers who were raised by parents that grew up in the depression. And they knew how to save money. One of my mother's favorite lines was, “We can't afford that.” She was right. But I resented that phrase as a child. To me, she may have just as well said, “We're dirt poor and you're gonna have to learn to like it.” But I didn't like it. I wanted to be able to walk into JC Penney and buy a size 6X Garanimals pink and yellow outfit off the rack like the other little girls did. Then, I didn't know what the X was for, but now that I'm older and I remember my somewhat sturdy body, I suspect it was X for extra generously cut in the seat and the waist. Back then, I didn't care. As long as it said Garanimals in the tag, I wanted it. My mother sewed a lot of my clothing. Now, it's fashionable to sew one's own clothing because fabric costs as much as caviar, but in the 70's and 80's, it meant you were poor. “Mom, can I just have a store bought dress? I'd plead. “We can't afford it.” Little did I know, someday I'd look back at all of the darling things my mother made for me and remember the many hours she spent hunched over a sewing machine and appreciate all of it. But I didn't appreciate it then. I had some store-bought outfits, especially for the first day of school. I loved having a pair of jeans so new that they turned my legs blue before the end of the day. We shopped a lot at K-Mart because they had blue light specials. I think blue light specials were designed to keep housewives fit and children cranky. My brother and I would follow mom around, ducking in and out of clothing racks, listening to Debby Boone sing “You Light Up My Life” on the overhead speakers. My little sister chattered in the shopping cart and suddenly the PA system would click, go silent for a brief moment, then give out a loud whine of feedback before a man would announce, “Attention please. There is a Blue Light special on curtains in aisle six.” Mothers everywhere raced for aisle six. They didn't have to go jogging for exercise if they shopped at K-Mart. If children came with rubber arms, they might be better equipped for following maniac mothers who yanked them by the hand and made off for aisle six. Smaller children lagged behind, dragging tired little feet, slurping sticky lollipops their mothers had bought to keep them quiet. “Mommy! Wait!” They whined. Inevitably, the Blue Light Special in aisle six turned out to be the world's most hideous set of olive green and orange plaid curtains, but the sales associate waiting by the flashing blue light couldn't keep up with the women waiting in line to get their discounted curtains marked with a sticker from his hand-held sticker clicker. Well, that's not what it was called, but I was fascinated with its ability to spit out price tags one after another. Chu-chick. Chu-chick. Chu-chick. @import url(https://michellerayburn.com/wp-content/plugins/siteorigin-panels/css/front-flex.min.css); #pgc-w5f7e6d4959db1-0-0 { width:100%;width:calc(100% - ( 0 * 40px ) ) } #pg-w5f7e6d4959db1-0 , #pl-w5f7e6d4959db1 .so-panel , #pl-w5f7e6d4959db1 .so-panel:last-child { margin-bottom:0px } #pg-w5f7e6d4959db1-0.panel-no-style, #pg-w5f7e6d4959db1-0.panel-has-style > .panel-row-style { -webkit-align-items:flex-start;align-items:flex-start } #panel-w5f7e6d4959db1-0-0-0> .panel-widget-style { padding:0px 20px 0px 20px } @media (max-width:780px){ #pg-w5f7e6d4959db1-0.panel-no-style, #pg-w5f7e6d4959db1-0.

Our interview with Debby Boone from Sexy Liberal Virtual Tour #4. We discuss being a light for others in these hard times before breaking into a rendition of "You Light Up My Life" featuring all the Sexy Liberals.

Join us for part 6 in our series You Light Up My Life. Pastor Kris will share some key insights from 1 John 3:1-3.

Join us this week as we continue in our series You Light Up My Life with guest preacher Jason Palm! Pastor Jason will bring us an important message from 1 John 2:18-27.

Celebrate today. Despite your feelings, celebrate the freedom we often take for granted. Music:"America the Beautiful," Anthem Lights, God & Country, Prodigy, 2020."The National Anthem" LeAnne Rimes, You Light Up My Life, Curb Records, Inc., 1997. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We sit down (via Skype) for a delightful chat with Mama's new biking partner Debby Boone (singer of "You Light Up My Life"). We bond over the love and contention that comes from having a right-wing parent, get some insight into what it's like to have one of the biggest singles of all time, and hear some fascinating showbiz stories!

Sandi Armstrong visits the Gateway to discuss Tom Waits, the album 'Blue Valentine" and the song on the album that she calls her own: "Christmas Card from a Hooker in Minneapolis". Sandi explains why she loves his music and how she has shared this love with her children. Howard complains about Tom's genius, griping that Tom sounds too much Louis Armstrong and that Tom's world is too mannered and caricatured. Sandi patiently listens and then corrects him. They both agree, however, that Tom Waits is a unique and talented artist: a singer-songwriter who creates small stories about small people and then links them into beautiful album-long operas about outsiders. Along the way they talk about improv, negotiating difficult house party DJ situations, and why Debbie Boone's eternally saccharine "You Light Up My Life" is important to both of them. *****Spotify Playlist of songs referenced or played on the episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7LaYK68Fki7ERkzw8eKqnk?si=uiRZMIvzSkKN2JkD62MxIQ ******Check us out on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Gatewaymusicpodcast/ You can also access this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all other platforms that peddle podcasts. Gateway Music is part of the Upford Network:https://upfordnetwork.com

Topics: Muhammad Ali, Rick James, Max Robinson (TV). (Bonus Artist: hidingtobefound)   1978   1.    Snap Shots   2.    General News   3.    Jimmy Carter is President   4.    February   5.    The first computer bulletin board system (CBBS) is created in Chicago.  Bulletin board systems were in many ways a precursor to the modern form of the World Wide Web, social networks, and other aspects of the Internet.   6.    Serial killer Ted Bundy is captured in Florida and The Hillside Strangler of Los Angeles, (serial killing cousins) claims a 10th and final victim.   7.    April   8.    Women's Army Corps (WAC) abolished (1943-1978); women integrated into regular Army.   9.    September   10.    The Camp David Accords were signed by Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin . The Accords led directly to the Egypt–Israel Peace Treaty a year later. Due to the agreement, Sadat and Begin received the shared 1978 Nobel Peace Prize. In turn, these events led to Sadat's assassination by members of the Egyptian Islamic Jihad in 1981.   11.    November   12.    Mass murder/suicide of 909 Americans in Jonestown, Guyana under the direction of Jim Jones.   13.    December   14.    Chicago serial killer John Wayne Gacy, who is subsequently convicted of the murder of 33 young men, is arrested.   15.    Open Comments:   16.    Economic Snapshots   17.    Min. wage = $2.65hr (+.35) / $106wk / $5,512 yrly) - 2018 = $21,228yrly   18.    Avg. Income per year - $16,975   19.    Avg. Cost of new house - 54,749   20.    Avg. Rent - $260   21.    Avg. Cost new car - $5,405   22.    Postage Stop - $0.15   23.    Unemployment 6.4% vs Black unemployment 14.5%   24.    Open Comments:   25.    Black Snapshots   26.    February   27.    Harriet Tubman is the first African American Woman to be honored on a U.S. postage stamp.   28.    Muhammad Ali loses title to Leon Spinks    29.    May   30.    Ain't Misbehavin' (musical) hits Broadway. Won 1978 Tony Award for Best Musical: Breakout Stars was Nell Carter (sitcom Gimme a Break!) and Irene Cara (Flash Dance: What a Feeling) and Charlayne Woodard (Janice on The Fresh Prince of Bel Air)   31.    June   32.    The SCOTUS bars quota systems in college admissions but affirms the constitutionality of programs which give advantages to minorities.   33.    July   34.    ABC World News Tonight, employing a unique three-anchor setup:  Frank Reynolds serving as lead anchor from Washington, Peter Jennings with international news from London, and Max Robinson presenting national news from Chicago. Robinson is noted as the first African-American broadcast network news anchor in the United States   35.    September   36.    Ali defeats Spinks and regained the WBA heavyweight title, becoming the first man to win the World Heavyweight Championship three times.   37.    Misc.:   38.    Nikki Giovanni Poetry Collections: Cotton Candy and Woman   39.    Open Comments:   40.    Music Snapshots   41.    Record of the Year: Billy Joel for "Just the Way You Are"   42.    Album of the Year: Saturday Night Fever Soundtrack, Various Artist   43.    Song of the Year: Billy Joel for "Just the Way You Are"   44.    Best New Artist: A Taste of Honey   45.    Top Billboard Singles   1.    Shadow Dancing", Andy Gibb 2.    "Night Fever", Bee Gees 3.    "You Light Up My Life", Debby Boone   46.    Open Comments:   47.    Movie Snapshots: Highest-grossing films   1.    Grease 2.    Superman 3.    National Lampoon's Animal House   48.    Open Comments:   49.    TV Snapshots   1.    Laverne & Shirley 2.    Three's Company 3.    Mork & Mindy   50.    Debuts   51.    September - WKRP in Cincinnati (Featuring Tim Reid as Venus Flytrap): BEST THEME SONG EVER!!!   52.    November - Diff'rent Strokes: The series stars Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges as Arnold and Willis Jackson, two Black boys from Harlem who are taken in by a rich white Park Avenue businessman and widower named Phillip Drummond (Conrad Bain) and his daughter Kimberly (Dana Plato), for whom their deceased mother previously worked.   53.    Open Comments:   54.    Social Scene: Ali's Last Dance (Muhammad Ali vs. Leon Spinks I and II)   55.    First Fight (February): THE ONLY TIME ALI LOST HIS TITLE IN THE RING   56.    Tom Gray (Ringtv.com) - "At 36 years of age, the great Muhammad Ali was on the physical descent. The warning signs were clearly visible in prior defenses of his heavyweight championship. Jimmy Young and Ken Norton could easily have been given decisions against Ali in 1976. A European-level fighter like Alfredo Evangelista could last the distance in May 1977. And power-puncher Earnie Shavers, despite falling short on points, had inflicted 10 fights worth of damage on “The Greatest” over 15 brain-shuddering rounds that September. Ali, who should have been enjoying retirement, needed a very easy fight – enter Leon Spinks. The St. Louis product was a decorated amateur star. He had captured bronze at the World Championships in 1974, silver at the Pan-Am Games in 1975 and gold, as a light heavyweight, at the Montreal Olympics in 1976. Great stats, but, alarmingly, the challenger was bringing a (6-0-1, 5 knockouts) professional record into a heavyweight championship fight. The 24-year-old Spinks would be the most inexperienced professional to vie for the title (in 21yrs, since "1957").   57.    Spinks won a split decision   58.    The matchup would win Fight of the Year, Round of the Year (for rnd 15), and Upset of the Year awards.   59.    Aftermath: Spinks signed for a rematch with Ali at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans and was stripped of his title for refusing to fight no. 1 contender Ken Norton instead.   60.    The Rematch   61.    70,000 people attended the bout and paid a total of $6 million admission, making it the largest live gate in boxing history at that time.   62.    Ali beat Spinks in a unanimous decision.   63.    When Ali reclaimed the title, he made history by becoming the first man to win the heavyweight championship three times.   64.    After the fight, Ali retired from boxing in 1979 - for the first time.   65.    Subsequently, Ali tried 2 more comebacks: In 1980, against former heavyweight champion Larry Holmes and in 1981 against Trevor Berbick    66.    Both were loses, 1978 rematch the last win of his boxing career.   67.    Legacy   68.    Pro Record: 61 fights / 56 wins / 5 losses [By the end of his career Ali had absorbed ~200,000 hits]   69.    Time magazine named Ali one of the 100 Most Important People of the 20th Century / Sportsman of the Century by Sports Illustrated / Named Sports Personality of the Century in a BBC poll / The Presidential Citizens Medal by President Bill Clinton / The Presidential Medal of Freedom from President George W. Bush / Sports Illustrated renamed its Sportsman Legacy Award to the Sports Illustrated's Muhammad Ali Legacy Award.  (honors former "sports figures who embody the ideals of sportsmanship, leadership and philanthropy as vehicles for changing the world.") / Ring Magazine, named him number 1 greatest heavyweights from all eras / The Associated Press, No. 1 heavyweight of the 20th century / ESPN, the second greatest pound for pound fighter in boxing history (#1 Sugar Ray Robinson) and the second greatest heavyweights of all time, behind Joe Louis    70.    Personally: Ali and James Brown are the only two men I think my father ever admired.   71.    Open Comments:   72.    Music Scene   73.    Billboard Year-End Top 40 Black singles of 1978   74.    #9 - "Boogie Oogie Oogie", A Taste of Honey   75.    #10 - "Three Times a Lady", Commodores   76.    #20 - "Dance, Dance, Dance", Chic   77.    #31 - "Jack And Jill", Raydio   78.    #34 - "Last Dance", Donna Summer   79.    #38 - "The Closer I Get to You", Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway   80.    Number-One R&B singles of 1978   81.    Jan - "Ffun", Con Funk Shun   82.    Jan - "Our Love", Natalie Cole   83.    Feb - "Theme Song from 'Which Way Is Up'", Stargard   84.    Feb - "Too Hot ta Trot", The Commodores   85.    Feb - "It's You That I Need", Enchantment   86.    Mar - "Flash Light”, Parliament   87.    Mar - "Bootzilla", Bootsy's Rubber Band   88.    Apr - "The Closer I Get to You", Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway   89.    Apr - "Too Much, Too Little, Too Late", Johnny Mathis and Deniece Williams   90.    May - Take Me to the Next Phase (Part 1)", The Isley Brothers   91.    May - "Use ta Be My Girl", The O'Jays   92.    Jul - "Stuff Like That", Quincy Jones   93.    Jul - "Close the Door", Teddy Pendergrass   94.    Jul - "You and I", Rick James   95.    Aug - "Boogie Oogie Oogie", A Taste Of Honey   96.    Aug - "Three Times a Lady", The Commodores   97.    Aug - "Get Off", Foxy   98.    Sep - "Holding On (When Love Is Gone)", L.T.D.   99.    Sep - "Got to Get You into My Life", Earth, Wind & Fire   100.    Sep - "One Nation Under a Groove (Part 1)", Funkadelic   101.    Nov - "I'm Every Woman", Chaka Khan   102.    Dec - "Le Freak", Chic   103.    Vote:   104.    Jan - All 'N All, Earth, Wind and Fire   105.    Feb - Saturday Night Fever Soundtrack, Bee Gees   106.    Mar - Bootsy? Player of the Year, Bootsy's Rubber Band   107.    Apr - Street Player, Rufus featuring Chaka Khan   108.    Apr - Weekend in L.A., George Benson   109.    May - Showdown, The Isley Brothers   110.    Jun - So Full Of Love, The O'Jays   111.    Jun - Natural High, The Commodores   112.    Aug - Life Is a Song Worth Singing, Teddy Pendergrass   113.    Sep - Blam!, The Brothers Johnson   114.    Oct - Is It Still Good to Ya, Ashford & Simpson   115.    Oct - One Nation Under a Groove, Funkadelic   116.    Nov - The Man, Barry White   117.    Dec - C'est Chic, Chic   118.    Vote:   119.    Key Artist   120.    Who: James Ambrose Johnson Jr., a.k.a. Rick James The Superfreak (@ 30 yrs old): singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, hitmaker, performer, producer, impresario, and pioneer in the fusion of funk groove and rock.  A flamboyant, provocative, charismatic, brilliant, volatile, and outrageous bona fide superstar.    121.    Why is he being featured: Debut solo album, Come Get It!, with hit singles "You and I" & "Mary Jane"   122.    Short Story:  Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, he was one of eight children. His father was abusive and abandoned the family when James was eight. His mother was a former dancer who worked as a housekeeper, but also was a numbers runner. Went to Catholic school and was an altar boy, he also committed petty theft crimes, and spent some time in juvenile detention centers. He also began doing drugs. While James was always musically inclined, it was not until he performed in a talent show in high school that he seriously considered a career in music. He formed a group called the Duprees. At the same time, he joined the Naval Reserve to avoid the draft. As he and his group gained popularity he began to skip out on his naval duties. James was soon drafted, but he fled to Canada.  His uncle was Melvin Franklin of the Temptations. Franklin helped his nephew get a recording contract with Motown Records. This led to James striking a deal with the government and serving some time in prison for draft evasion. After his release, he began to record his first album, which included the hits "You & I," and his ode to marijuana, "Mary Jane." The album sold two million copies.   123.    James's second album, Bustin' Out of L Seven(1979), followed the previous album's success, eventually selling a million copies.   124.    His third album, Fire It Up (1979) and the supporting tour led to James developing a bitter rivalry with one of his opening acts, Prince. Rick accused Prince of ripping off his act.   125.    His fifth album, Street Songs (1981), also proved to be a crossover success. With the Temptations on background vocals, James released "Super Freak."    126.    With the success of "Super Freak," James began to produce for other artists. He formed an all-girl band named the Mary Jane Girls. He also performed duets with R&B singer Teena Marie and Smokey Robinson. He also produced comedian Eddie Murphy's "Party All The Time," which was a hit in the mid-1980s.   127.    James' on-stage persona was one of wild debauchery. Dressed in sequins, tight leather, high-heeled boots, and cornrows or a jheri curl, James oozed sex on stage. Offstage, he smoked marijuana and snorted cocaine. According to the Washington Post, he told the Detroit News in 2004, "The biggest mistake I made is that I tried to become my alter ego. I wanted to be Rick James, wild man, party machine, lady slayer, and the cocaine told me I could. I forgot that I was James Johnson, a nerdy kid who grew up reading Dante's Inferno on Saturday nights."   128.    James' spiral out of control came to a head when he was charged with assault in 1991. He was convicted in 1993 and served three years. He vowed to get clean and live a more sedate life. Upon his release, he married and began having serious health problems.  James was found dead on August 6, 2004; he was 56.  His death was ruled accidental, but nine drugs were found in his system. However, the official cause of death was a heart attack.   129.    Open Comments:   130.    Movie Scene   131.    The Wiz: A musical adventure fantasy film based upon characters from “The Wizard of OZ” featuring an all-black cast, the film was loosely adapted from the 1974 Broadway musical of the same name. It follows the adventures of Dorothy, a shy, twenty-four-year-old Harlem schoolteacher who finds herself magically transported to the urban fantasy Land of Oz, which resembles a dream version of New York City. Befriended by a Scarecrow, a Tin Man and a Cowardly Lion, she travels through the city to seek an audience with the mysterious Wiz, who they say is the only one powerful enough to send her home.   132.    Various reviews: "...Diana Ross, too old to play Dorothy." and ...portrayal of Dorothy was "cold, neurotic and oddly unattractive" / "...cockamamy screenplay" / “the picture finished off Diana Ross's screen career" / "The Wiz was too scary for children, and too silly for adults." / Ray Bolger, who played the Scarecrow in the 1939 The Wizard of Oz film, did not think highly of The Wiz, stating "The Wiz is overblown and will never have the universal appeal that the classic MGM musical has obtained."   133.    Sean Munger - seanmunger.com "...But, despite the fact that it was a bad movie–and it clearly is–there’s a lot of very interesting stuff about The Wiz lurking under the surface. You can make an argument that its failure ended not one but two eras in cinema: the era of the glitzy big-budget musical, and that of what is known, not entirely politically correctly (these days), as the “Blacksploitation” boom. The Wiz also began a professional association between two of its participants that had an effect on popular culture of almost inestimable magnitude: the musical pairing of Michael Jackson and songwriter/producer Quincy Jones."   134.    Open Comments:   135.    TV Scene   136.    Maxie Cleveland "Max" Robinson, Jr. (@39yrs old): American broadcast journalist and founder of the National Association of Black Journalists   137.    Robinson’s first journalism job began and ended in 1959, when he was hired to read news at a Portsmouth, Va., television station. Although the station selected him over an otherwise all-white group of applicants, it still enforced a color barrier by projecting an image of the station’s logo to conceal Robinson as he read the news. He was fired the day after he presented the news without the logo obscuring his face. In 1965 he joined WTOP-TV in Washington, D.C., as a correspondent and camera operator, but he moved quickly to nearby WRC-TV, where he won awards for coverage of race riots and a documentary on life in poor urban neighborhoods. He was hired back by WTOP as its first African American news anchor in 1969 and stayed there until 1978. Robinson moved to Chicago when ABC News chose him as one of three co-anchors for ABC’s World News Tonight. The anchor arrangement ended with the death of co-anchor Frank Reynolds in 1983. Robinson left ABC News shortly thereafter and joined Chicago’s WMAQ-TV as a news anchor (1984–87).   138.    Clarence Page offered a final tribute to his friend Max Robinson in Chicago: "Some journalists are remembered for the stories they covered. Robinson will be remembered for being the story. Like Jackie Robinson, who broke baseball's color bar in 1947, Max Robinson won't be applauded for his home runs, but for the fact that he ran the bases."   139.    Open Comments:   140.    Final Question: Biggest legacy from 1978?

Topics: Roots, by Alex Haley, with commentary by Adam DeCollibus (@adam_decollibus), author of "Caravan". (Bonus Artist: Luck Pacheco) (***Audio quality is spotty***)   1977 1.    General News snapshots 2.    Jimmy Carter President 3.    Jan - The world's first personal computer, the Commodore PET (Personal Electronic Transactor) released 4.    Jun - The Apple II released 5.    Aug - TRS-80 released (Byte magazine referred to these as the "1977 Trinity" of personal computing) 6.    Aug - U.S. President Jimmy Carter signs legislation creating the United States Department of Energy. 7.    Aug - Elvis Presley, the king of rock and roll dies in his home in Graceland at age 42. 8.    Oct - Atari 2600, this popularized the use of microprocessor-based hardware and cartridges containing game code. 9.    Open Comments 10.    Economic Snapshots 11.    Min Wage = $2.30 (+.10) 12.    Avg. Income = $15,070 13.    New House = $49,300 14.    New car = $4,785 15.    Avg. rent $240 16.    Black unemployment 12.1% vs 7.6% 17.    Open Comments: 18.    Black News Snapshots 19.    Jan - Roots airs on ABC. 20.    Jul - The New York City blackout of 1977 lasts for 25 hours, resulting in looting and other disorder. 21.    Popular Music Snapshots 22.    Record of the Year: The Eagles for "Hotel California" 23.    Album of the Year: Fleetwood Mac for Rumours 24.    Song of the Year (Tied): "Evergreen (Love Theme from A Star Is Born)" performed by Barbra Streisand & "You Light Up My Life" performed by Debby Boone 25.    Best New Artist: Debby Boone 26.    Popular Movie Snapshots 27.    Top Grossing Movies 28.    1 - Star Wars 29.    2 - Smokey and the Bandit 30.    3 - Close Encounters of the Third Kind 31.    Notable Black Films 32.    A Piece of the Action: Crime comedy film directed by and starring Sidney Poitier and co-starring Bill Cosby. It was the third film pairing of Poitier and Cosby, following Uptown Saturday Night (1974) and Let's Do It Again (1975). The films are considered a trilogy, even though the actors play characters with different names in each film. It was also Poitier's last acting role for more than a decade, as he focused his attentions on directing only. 33.    Which Way is Up? Comedy film starring Richard Pryor. It is a remake of the 1972 Italian comedy film The Seduction of Mimi. Richard Pryor plays three roles: an orange picker who has two women at the same time, the orange picker's father, and a Reverend who gets the orange picker's wife pregnant. 34.    Popular TV Shows 35.    1 - Laverne & Shirley 36.    2 - Happy Days 37.    3 - Three's Company 38.    Notable Black TV Shows & Snapshots 39.    The Richard Pryor Show was an American comedy-variety show starring Richard Pryor. [Lasted for only 4 episodes] 40.    Benson DuBois (Robert Guillaume) debuts on Soap as the wisecracking African-American cook/butler. In 1979, Benson leaves for his own spin-off. 41.    Janet Jackson (@11 yrs. old) joins the cast of the CBS sitcom Good Times for its final two seasons as Penny Gordon, an upstairs neighbor who is abused her biological mother. 42.    Open Comments: 43.    Black Social Scene [+ Television] 44.    Roots:  The Saga of an American Family - “One of the most important books and television series ever to appear, Roots, galvanized the nation, and created an extraordinary political, racial, social and cultural dialogue that hadn’t been seen since the publication of Uncle Tom’s Cabin. The book sold over one million copies in the first year, and the miniseries was watched by an astonishing 130 million people. It also won both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award. Roots opened up the minds of Americans of all colors and faiths to one of the darkest and most painful parts of America’s past.” - www.litlovers.com 45.    Special guest commentator: Adam DeCollibus, Author of Caravan. 46.    Brief explanation for why Adam was invited 47.    Adam’s personal/writing background 48.    Adam’s professional/company background 49.    Adam’s personal/professional goals 50.    Adam’s biggest obstacles (past, present, or future) 51.    Summary of Adam’s book, “Caravan” 52.    Transition to Roots discussion 53.    Roots tells the story of Kunta Kinte - a young man taken from The Gambia when he was seventeen and sold as a slave - and seven generations of his descendants in the United States, which includes the author himself. [The Television mini-series focused mainly on Kunta, his daughter Kizzy, and her son “Chicken” George.] 54.    Open comments/general reactions to the story 55.    Brief layout of the main Characters / Conflicts / Resolutions 56.    Discussion Topics: [American-born African-Americans broken Identity with Africa / Kizzy's relationship with Missy Anne [i.e., happy pet and owner type relationship] / George's skin color] 57.    [Open floor topics] 58.    Has the context changed in 21st century America? Do different themes seem important now? 59.    Concluding question: Did you find anything hopeful about the story? [i.e. a spark curiosity / or pride / or determination] 60.    Thanks to Adam [Caravan recap/contact info] 61.    Black Music Scene 62.    Billboard Top 40 “Black” songs 63.    3 - "Best of My Love", The Emotions 64.    5 - "Angel in Your Arms", Hot 65.    7 - "Don't Leave Me This Way", Thelma Houston 66.    8 - "(Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher and Higher", Rita Coolidge 67.    11 - "I'm Your Boogie Man", KC and the Sunshine Band 68.    18 - "Sir Duke", Stevie Wonder 69.    20 - "Got to Give It Up", Marvin Gaye 70.    23 - "Rich Girl", Hall & Oates 71.    25 - "Hot Line", The Sylvers 72.    26 - "Car Wash", Rose Royce 73.    27 - "You Don't Have to Be a Star (To Be in My Show)", Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. 74.    33 - "Easy", Commodores 75.    35 - "I've Got Love on My Mind", Natalie Cole 76.    40 - "Enjoy Yourself", The Jacksons 77.    41 - "Dazz", Brick 78.    Vote: 79.    Billboard Top Soul Albums 80.    Jan - Songs in the Key of Life, Stevie Wonder 81.    Jan - Good High, Brick 82.    Mar - Ask Rufus, Rufus featuring Chaka Khan 83.    Apr - Unpredictable, Natalie Cole 84.    Apr - Ahh... The Name Is Bootsy, Baby!, Bootsy's Rubber Band 85.    Apr - Live at the London Palladium, Marvin Gaye 86.    May - Go for Your Guns, The Isley Brothers 87.    May - Commodores, Commodores 88.    Jul - Rejoice, The Emotions 89.    Aug - Floaters, The Floaters 90.    Oct - Rose Royce II: In Full Bloom, Rose Royce 91.    Oct - Something to Love, L.T.D. 92.    Oct - Barry White Sings for Someone You Love, Barry White 93.    Nov - Brick, Brick 94.    Dec - All 'n All, Earth, Wind & Fire 95.    Vote: 96.    Movie Scene [Covered during Popular Movie Discussion] 97.    Television Scene [Covered during Social discussion] 98.    Biggest Legacy from 1977

(This version of the episode is presented in its entirety and runs about 37 minutes; however, for listeners who prefer shorter episodes, the program is also available in Part I and Part II editions, which each run about 20 minutes. Please check the menu for all episodes of ‘Documenting Popular Music,’ or visit http://documentingpopularmusic.libsyn.com or iTunes.) In the 1970s, the most popular song of the decade was Debby Boone’s “You Light Up My Life,” which spend 10 weeks at the top of Billboard’s singles chart in 1977. While the overwhelming success of the song overshadows other aspects of Boone’s career, the eternally optimistic singer has had a varied and successful career in multiple musical genres. In a new interview with journalist Robert Neil, Boone talks about the unusual circumstances that created the opportunity to record “You Light Up My Life,” and the odd path that followed. In her typically good-natured way, Boone jokes about how ‘green’ she was at that time and how her desire to sing in a variety of styles ultimately left her with a ‘branding’ problem. She also talks about members of her famous family, and the conversation goes well beyond her legendary father Pat Boone. Debby is also related to two other iconic and hugely important musical performers:  country singer Red Foley and singer/actress Rosemary Clooney. Foley, considered one of the most important figures in the history of country music, was Boone’s maternal grandfather, and Clooney, who recorded some of the most popular pop songs of the early 1950s, was Boone’s mother-in-law. In a free-flowing, casual interview, Boone talks about her famous relations, and Neil also speaks with John Rumble, senior historian at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, who offers some insights into Foley’s career.

(This is Part I of the episode and runs about 20 minutes. Part II, which also runs about 20 minutes, is also available.  The documentary is also available uncut in a 37 minute edition.  Please check the menu for all episodes of ‘Documenting Popular Music,’ or visit http://documentingpopularmusic.libsyn.com or iTunes.) In the 1970s, the most popular song of the decade was Debby Boone’s “You Light Up My Life,” which spend 10 weeks at the top of Billboard’s singles chart in 1977. While the overwhelming success of the song overshadows other aspects of Boone’s career, the eternally optimistic singer has had a varied and successful career in multiple musical genres. In a new interview with journalist Robert Neil, Boone talks about the unusual circumstances that created the opportunity to record “You Light Up My Life,” and the odd path that followed. In her typically good-natured way, Boone jokes about how ‘green’ she was at that time and how her desire to sing in a variety of styles ultimately left her with a ‘branding’ problem. She also talks about members of her famous family, and the conversation goes well beyond her legendary father Pat Boone. Debby is also related to two other iconic and hugely important musical performers:  country singer Red Foley and singer/actress Rosemary Clooney. Foley, considered one of the most important figures in the history of country music, was Boone’s maternal grandfather, and Clooney, who recorded some of the most popular pop songs of the early 1950s, was Boone’s mother-in-law. In a free-flowing, casual interview, Boone talks about her famous relations, and Neil also speaks with John Rumble, senior historian at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, who offers some insights into Foley’s career.

(This is Part II of the episode and runs about 20 minutes. Part I, which also runs about 20 minutes, is also available.  The documentary is also available uncut in a 37 minute edition.  Please check the menu for all episodes of ‘Documenting Popular Music,’ or visit http://documentingpopularmusic.libsyn.com or iTunes.)   In the 1970s, the most popular song of the entire decade was Debby Boone’s “You Light Up My Life,” which spend 10 weeks at the top of Billboard’s singles chart in 1977. While the overwhelming success of the song overshadows other aspects of Boone’s career, the eternally optimistic singer has had a varied and successful career in multiple musical genres. In a new interview with journalist Robert Neil, Boone talks about the unusual circumstances that created the opportunity to record “You Light Up My Life,” and the odd path that followed. In her typically good-natured way, Boone jokes about how ‘green’ she was at that time and how her desire to sing in a variety of styles ultimately left her with a ‘branding’ problem. She also talks about members of her famous family, and the conversation goes well beyond her legendary father Pat Boone. Debby is also related to two other iconic and hugely important musical performers:  country singer Red Foley and singer/actress Rosemary Clooney.  Foley, considered one of the most important figures in the history of country music, was Boone’s maternal grandfather, and Clooney, who recorded some of the most popular pop songs of the early 1950s, was Boone’s mother-in-law. In a free-flowing, casual interview, Boone talks about her famous relations, and Neil also speaks with John Rumble, senior historian at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, who offers some insights into Foley’s career.

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I live with a super social twelve-year-old.  Our home is conveniently located within biking and walking distance to a vast majority of her friends.  Therefore, I interact with dozens, seemingly hundreds, of middle-schoolers on the reg.  That means “regularly.”  Not only do I hear, and apparently absorb (…totes…) their language, but I also hear, and often abhor, their music.  At times, I’m tempted to let something much like this slip from my mouth, “Music is horrible today.” Guess what, though? It’s not true. What I’d really be saying is, “When I was a kid…our shitty pop music was less shitty than this generation’s shitty pop music.”  But see, shitty pop music is shitty pop music is shitty pop music.  And also, all art is relative, and personal, and wrought with nostalgic, emotional overlay. I realized this as Jen played, “Hit the Quan” for me.  If you stream the podcast just below this post, you can hear both the song and the insights. For those of you who’ll just read, and to assure myself that, indeed, every decade’s shitty pop…let’s call it Poop Music, is merely soon-to-be-dated Poop, I did some research.  I use the term “research” quite loosely.  What I really did was look at the “List of Billboard Top 100 chart achievements by decade” on Wikipedia, within which I found the top songs of each decade back to 1958.  That’s right, 1958.  People, Wikipedia is absolutely wonderful for many things.  Not serious academic research, and not as a solitary source.  Don’t dismiss it out of hand just because it’s crowd-sourced.  While it only takes one dick to ruin something, the crowd generally trumps the dick.  However, also realize that the community created a 1958 – 1969 “decade” because, I dunno, the dick won there. So, for any of you who’ve claimed, in your best crotchety old-man/old-woman demeanor, “Music ain’t like it used to be,” feast your eyes on these lists.  (And hell, link through to the videos to feast your ears as well!)  Keep in mind, there are absolute gems of pop perfection in each decade…and there are heaping mounds of steaming shit as well.  All the way back to the decade that began in, uh…1958.  I won’t try to convince you which songs here are genius, which are formulaic, which are immediately forgetful, unforgettable, and which are vomit-worthy.  I only ask you to keep track of your reactions as you travel back…and be completely honest with yourself. Because a turd by any other name would smell as putrid. Here goes: 2010’s – “Songs,” and artists (by total weeks at number one) “Uptown Funk,” Mark Ronson featuring Bruno mars (14)“Blurred Lines,”* Robin Thicke featuring T.I. and Pharrell (12)*No-boobies version****If you like boobies, and who doesn’t like boobies (?!),  just google search: blurred lines unrated“See You Again,” Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth (12)“We Found Love,” Rihanna featuring Calvin Harris (10)“Happy,” Pharrell Williams (10)“Tik Tok,” Kesha (9)“Call Me Maybe,” Carly Rae Jepson (9)“One More Night,” Maroon 5 (9)“Royals,” Lorde (9)“Somebody That I Used to Know,” Gotye featuring Kimbra (8)“All About That Bass,” Meghan Trainor (8) 2000’s – “Songs,” and artists (by total weeks at number one) “We Belong Together,” Maria Carey (14)“I Gotta Feeling,” The Black Eyed Peas (14)“Lose Yourself,” Eminem (12)“Yeah!,” Usher featuring Lil John and Ludacris (12)“Boom Boom Pow,” The Black Eyed Peas (12)“Independent Woman,” Destiny’s Child (11)“Irreplaceable,” Beyonce (10)“Low,” Flo Rida featuring T-Pain (10)“Maria Maria,” Santana featuring The Product G&B  (10)“Dilemma,” Nelly featuring Kelly Rowland (10)“Foolish,” Ashanti (10)“Gold Digger,” Kanye West featuring Jamie Fox (10) 1990’s – “Songs,” and artists (by total weeks at number one) “One Sweet Day,” Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men (16)“I Will Always Love You,” Whitney Houston (14)“I’ll Make Love to You,” Boyz II Men (14)“Candle in the Wind ‘97/Something About the Way You Look Tonight,” Elton John (14)“Macarena,” Los Del Rio (14)“End of the Road,” Boyz II Men (13)“The Boy is Mine,” Brandy and Monica (13)“Smooth,” Santana featuring Rob Thomas (12)“Un-Break My Heart,” Toni Braxton (11)“I Swear,” All-4-One (11)“I’ll Be Missing You,” Puff Daddy and Faith Evans featuring 112 (11) 1980’s – “Songs,” and artists (by total weeks at number one) “Physical,” Olivia Newton-John (10)****I never realized how gay this video is, literally and in 80’s vernacular.“Bette Davis Eyes,” Kim Carnes (9)“Endless Love,” Diana Ross and Lionel Richie (9)“Every Breath You Take,” The Poice (8)“I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll,”** Joan Jett and the Blackhearts (7)**I also love Rocky Road“Ebony and Ivory,”** Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder (7)**this“Billie Jean,” Michael Jackson (7)“Call Me,” Blondie (6)“Lady,” Kenny Rogers (6)“Centerfold,” The J. Geils Band (6)“Eye of the Tiger,” Survivor (6)“Flashdance…What a Feeling,” Irene Cara (6)“Say, Say, Say,” Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson (6)“Like a Virgin,” Madonna (6) 1970’s – “Songs,” and artists (by total weeks at number one) “You Light Up My Life,” Debby Boone (10)“Night Fever,” Bee Gees (8)“Tonight’s the Night (Gonna Be Alright),” Rod Stewart (8)“Shadow Dancing,” Andy Gibb (7)“Bridge over Troubled Water,” Simon & Garfunkle (6)“Joy to the World,” Three Dog Night (6)“The First Time Ever I saw Your Face,” Roberta Flack (6)“Alone Again (Naturally),” Gilbert O’Sullivan (6)“Le Freak,”Chic (6)“My Sharona,” The Knack (6) (NOTE: For as much shit as the 70’s get, I’m actually quite impressed with these 10 tunes.  Also, I kind of like the unlikely and glorious collision of punk, soul, kink, and the gay community called Disco.) 1958 – 1969 – “Songs,” and artists (by total weeks at number one) “Mack the Knife,” Bobby Darin (9)“Theme from a Summer Place,” Percy Faith (9)“Hey Jude,” The Beatles (9)“Tossin’ and Turnin’,” Bobby Lewis (7)“I want to Hold Your Hand,” The Beatles (7)“I’m a Believer,” The Monkees (7)“I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” Marvin Gaye (7)“It’s All in the Game,” Tommy Edwards (6)“The Battle of New Orleans,” Johnny Horton (6)“Are You Lonesome Tonight?” Elvis Presley (6)“Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In,” The 5th Dimension (6)“In the Year 2525,” Zager and Evans (6) So…maybe I’ve convinced you, or maybe you’re now doubling down on the assertion that today’s popular music is considerably worse than yesterday’s.  In either case, we present to you, “Now That’s What I Call Poop Music!” Oh…and at the end?  “Paid In Full (7 Minutes of Madness Remix).”  Pump up the volume, pump up the volume, chkuh-chk-chk-chk Pump that bass!  

Somebody left the soapbox out, and on a hot day, someone is going to use it. In this week's sassy Solid Cat Podcast... you can't pass up free hot dogs, the Danger Diva wants to punch a fish in the face, and we have Archery Talk with Val (#archerysnob). The world descends into hell when raccoons have opposable thumbs. Why is steampunk popular? We introduce Mary Poppins' much more popular cousin, Titty Poppins. Her companion is Fat Bert, not Gay Bert. "How many puns can we squeeze into this bit?" Tom Hanks in a 'stauche is still Tom Hanks. WickedCon2014. We have some soccer sheep slaughter and giant cabbages! We dissect twerking (we're also educational). Remember, you don't have to be skanky to be sexy; be smart, don't overdo it, sexy is an attitude not an appearance. We judge the Jesus pie. Val & D-mo sing duets of You Light Up My Life and Blinded By The Light. Afternoon Delight could be a tasty sandwich. Muskrat Love? And we explain the trifecta of douchebaggery. So this week's Slumber Party of Podcasts is Titty Poppins, twerking, and us being bitches. Well that's different.

John returns and Allen gets “over served” during this fast paced episode. Much fun was had in the making! Discussed in this episode: LA Noire Gaming Old School VS New Playstation Payback Thor Bridesmaids Hangover 2 Blondie - Panic of Girls June is Pride month in the US Schwarzenegger John and the Hitching Hooker Kingsway Whores Boy Sells Kidney for iPad Apple Neurologically Like Religion Windows 8 You Light Up My Life (with Rohypnol) Service Animals Shania Twain - Why Not? Earworms Mark: Robyn - You Should Know Better Allen Robyn - Call Your Girlfriend John: Jewel - You Were Meant For Me Netflix.ca Recommendations  John: Talk to Her Mark: Director Ang Le: Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, The Ice Storm Allen: Xanadu Download This Episode

Dave and Alonso have art flicks, docs, and sequels to talk about, but they get a bit side-tracked remembering the bizarre life and terrible movies of the guy who wrote "You Light Up My Life."

Man Fights Back - Podcast #42 - Download MP3Alternate Download Link for Episode #42 - Download MP3Opening Clip:Ebonics AirwaysMFB Opening Theme - Check out Podcastthemes.com!Opening Comments:Man fights Back in A-Town!Shout out to AirTran AirwaysNew formatNew scheduleHornet Racing is in action in Muncie, IN on 5/23Music Break:Death Cab for Cutie - "Title & Registration"Food Revolution!Jamie Oliver is trying to save our kidsFast food in tomato famineCoast to Coast AMMusic Break:Pistol Whipper Snappers - "DrUgS, MoToRcYcLeS, AnD TeXaS"Spill Baby Spill!BP oil spill conspiracy theoriesKremlin/Internet Rumor: North Korea suicide torpedos hit Deep Horizon Oil PlatformNew NASA image shows Gulf spill expanding as tar balls wash up on Key WestRaw Video: Oil spill seen underwaterEscape From Deepwater HorizonMusic Break:Big Money Grip - "The Car Chase Theme"Can you hear me now?The Slow Death of the Landline: Quarter of U.S. Households Are Now Wireless-OnlyMusic Break:BD Lenz - "Mumbo Jumbo"You Light Up My LifeSylvania takes on 60-watt bulb with LED lightClosing Comment:Revenge Crabs - Yes, this is a real business! WTF?Ending Music:Al Phillip & The Woo Team - "My Girl's Got Fleas"

Hate Mail From Juggalos, and Robert sings You Light Up My Life