70's Weekly Countdown with Mark and Pete
By Mark and Pete
Episode 91: Our Third Anniversary Spectacular
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/@themidnightspecialtvshow
The 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/64ec548b7e4b9200119ff2a0/67d9c247f48da98092205b77
Deep 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
Episode 90: The Week Ending May 17, 1975 Thank God I’m Not the Immigrant
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_1975
Data 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 Immigrant
Walking in Rhythm, I Got Trampled Underfoot
My Chevy Van Got Hijacked
Shoeshine Boy Made My Shoes Look Like a Shining Star
Rainy 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=
Episode 89: The Week Ending April 17, 1976 Misty Blue or Deep Purple
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_1976
Data 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 Machine
Silly Love Machine
I’m All By Myself; So Come On Over
Dream On Dream Weaver
Happy Music Makes Sara Smile
Some 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=
Episode 88: The Week Ending March 24, 1973 I’m Just a Singer, and I’m Gonna Sing Danny’s Song
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_1973
Data 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 Willie
Crocodile Rocky Mountain High
Killing Me Softly with the Rolling Stone
Dueling Little Willies
Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Space Oddity
Dueling Dead Skunks
Could It Be I’m Falling Off the Love Train
Cook with Honey and Stir It Up
Some 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 You
Episode 87: The Week Ending February 2, 1972 Let’s Stay Together, Without You
I 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_1972
DataSources: 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 Key
I’d Like to Teach the Black Dog to Sing
Let’s Stay Together, Without You
Bang a Gong Down By the Lazy River
Sugar Daddy, Clean Up Woman
Foot Stompin Music Got Me Feelin’ Alright
I’d Like to Teach the World to Bang a Gong
Anticipation of Hurting Eachother
You Look Like a Black Dog, Clean Up Woman
Some 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
Episode 86: The Week Ending January 19, 1974, Let Your Hair Down and Put Your Hands Together
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
Our 2024 Retrospective
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.
Episode 85: Do You Hear What I Hear? The Christmas Song
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
Episode 84: The Week Ending November 27, 1971 A Wild Night with One Tin Soldier
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
Episode 83: The Week Ending November 17, 1979 Good Girls Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough
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)
Episode 82: The Week Ending October 19, 1974 Can’t Get Enough of Nothing from Nothing
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
Episode 81: The Week Ending September 20, 1975 Wasted Days and Wasted Nights Playing Solitaire
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
Episode 80: The Week Ending August 28, 1976 Heaven Must Be Missing a Devil Woman
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=
Episode 79: The Week Ending August 6, 1977 I Just Want To Be Your Handy Man
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=
Episode 78: The Week Ending July 10, 1971 Draggin’ the Line in the Summer Sand
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=
Episode 77: The Week Ending May 31, 1975 Walking in Rhythm on Shakey Ground
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
Episode 76: Our 2nd Anniversary Extravaganza, Rock the Boat in the Navy
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/
Episode 75: The Week Ending April 30, 1977 Can’t Stop Dancin’ the Lido Shuffle
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
Episode 74; The Week Ending April 14, 1973 Stuck in the Middle with a Dead Skunk
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
Episode 73: The Week Ending April 1, 1972 Everybody Plays the Fool
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
Episode 72: The Week Ending March 17, 1979 The Sultans of Freak
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
Episode 71: The Week Ending March 1, 1975 Poetry Man, You’re No Good
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?
Episode 70: The Week Ending Valentine’s Day, 1976 I Write the Deep Purple Songs
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
Episode 69: The Week Ending January 25, 1975 Pick Up the Pieces After Kung Fu Fighting
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
Episode 68: Cuchi Cuchi in the Cookie Jar, Charo and the Salsoul Orchestra Cuchi Cuchi
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
Episode 67: Bottom 25 of the Top 80 of 1972 I’m Still in Love with Sylvia’s Mother Layla in the New Year
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
Episode 66: A ‘70s Weekly Christmas
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
Episode 65: The Week Ending December 10, 1977 Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood, We Just Disagree
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
Episode 64: There’s No Disco Like Show Disco (Thanksgiving Special)
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
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/
Episode 63: The Week Ending November 13, 1976 Don’t Fear the Muskrat Love
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
Episode 62: The Week Ending November 3, 1973 Space Race? Let’s Get it On!
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/
Episode 61: The Week Ending October 14, 1978 Three Times a Lady, I’ve Got Double Vision
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
Episode 60: Special, What is Hip? Remix Project Volume One
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
Episode 59: The Week Ending September 25, 1971 The Night They Drove Uncle Albert Down to Spanish Harlem
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/
Episode 58: The Week Ending September 2, 1972 Join Together and Go All the Way
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/
Episode 57: The Week Ending August 15, 1970 Mama Told Me Not to Make it With You
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
Episode 56: The Week Ending August 3, 1974 I Shot the Sheriff with a Machine Gun
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
Episode 55: The Week Ending July 9th, 1977 I’m In You; Looks Like We Made It
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
Episode 54: The Week Ending June 26th, 1976 Take the Money and Shop Around
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
Episode 53: The Week Ending May 6th 1978 Two Doors Down on Broadway
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
Episode 52: Our One Year Anniversary Spectacular, The Top 50 Songs of the 1970s
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
Episode 51: The Week Ending April 20th, 1974 Help Me I’m a Train
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
Episode 50: The Week Ending April 29, 1972 Crazy Momma and Child Reunion
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
Episode 49: The Week Ending April 21st, 1979 Heaven Knows What a Fool Believes
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
Episode 48: The Week Ending April 3rd, 1971 One Bad Apple Over the Line
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
Episode 47: The Week Ending April 12th, 1975 Chevy Van on the Autobahn
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
Episode 46: The Week Ending March 19, 1977 Torn Between Rod and Al Stewart
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
Episode 45: The Week Ending March 13, 1976 There’s a Kind of Hush All Over Deep Purple
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
Episode 44: The Week Ending March 4, 1978 My Flashlight is Running on Empty
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
Episode 43: The Week Ending March 4, 1972 Ain’t Understanding American Pie
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