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

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70s and 80s Music Fans! It’s PAST TENS: A Top 10 Time Machine! The podcast that looks back at a past list of top 10 hits and breaks down the winners, losers and WTF moments. With Michael ”Milt” Wolfe and David Yas (david@pod617.com) Lots of fun revisiting the music of the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and beyond. The best 80s songs of all time. The best 70s songs of all time. The best cover songs. The best TV themes. The best movie soundtracks. The best cowbell songs. The worst songs of all time. The best mashups of all time. The best rock of the 70s and 80s. The best hip-hop of the 70s and 80s.

  1. 3D AGO

    Back to School: The Hits of 1990

    Milt and Dave revisit the billboard top 10 hits from May 19, 1990, a significant date marking their college graduation. The duo analyzes, critiques, and discusses the lasting impact of songs like 'Vogue' by Madonna, 'Nothing Compares 2 U' by Sinéad O'Connor, and 'Poison' by Bell Biv Devoe. They also humorously reminisce about their younger days and milestone moments while navigating the chart. Additionally, the episode includes special segments such as the 'Substitution' where each host replaces a chart song with another hit from the same period. Highlights include debates over which hits have truly stood the test of time and personal anecdotes from their college years. Don't miss this nostalgic deep dive into the music of 1990.   Topics 00:21 Cheesesteak Challenge and Jazz Fest Highlights 01:40 Public Pooping Debate 03:21 Donovan McNabb Bathroom Encounter 05:09 College Memories and Listener Shoutouts 07:04 Time Machine to 1990 16:02 Aerosmith's 'What It Takes' 23:46 Roxette's 'It Must Have Been Love' 30:09 Bell Biv DeVoe's 'Poison' 36:10 Beatles' Hidden Messages and Radio Show Scares 37:38 Bell Biv DeVoe and the 2023 Winter Classic 41:25 Calloway Brothers and Their Musical Journey 47:42 Janet Jackson's 'Alright' and Its Samples 57:04 The Worst Song We've Ever Covered 01:01:46 Wilson Phillips' Cheesy but Comforting Hit 01:07:03 Heart's Controversial Story Song 01:12:02 The Mystery of Jacob A. 01:12:32 Analyzing Iconic Lyrics 01:13:16 The Story Behind 'Nothing Compares 2 U' 01:19:39 SNL and Pop Culture Moments 01:21:41 Madonna's 'Vogue' and Its Impact 01:26:24 Top 10 Songs Recap 01:32:06 Musical Substitutions and Reflections 01:40:04 Final Thoughts and Farewell

    1h 46m
  2. MAY 2

    The Hits of 1969. Right On.

    Right on, brothers and sisters! In this righteous trip of Past 10s: A Top 10 Time Machine, cosmic cats Dave and Milt take a far-out journey back to the Billboard Top 10 hits of May 3, 1969. From Glen Campbell’s heartfelt “Galveston” to the celestial vibes of “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” by The Fifth Dimension, our mellow duo raps about the stories behind the tunes, their cultural mojo, and whether they still groove today, man. ✨ They dig deep into the righteous jam “Time is Tight” by Booker T. & the M.G.’s and blow your mind with a trippy quiz on wild and woolly story songs. So tune in, turn on, and drop into some sonic bliss while the fellas lay down the good vibes and mind-expanding history from the Age of Aquarius. 🌀 Cosmic Time Breakdown: 00:00 – Peaceful Intro & Friendly Vibes 01:29 – Guest Shoutout & Nineties Flashback 02:13 – Jazz Fest Vibes & Pearl Jam Jammin’ 04:20 – 1969: Enter the Time Machine, baby 05:24 – Countin’ Down the Top 10 Trip Tunes 12:38 – Glen Campbell’s Soulful “Galveston” 19:47 – Simon & Garfunkel’s Heavy “The Boxer” 29:46 – Play Date: A Far-Out Story Song Quiz 34:19 – Digging the Tale of “A Boy Named Sue” 35:18 – Songs That Tell It Like It Is 40:17 – TV Themes That Blew Our Minds 41:18 – The Ventures: Instrumental Pioneers 56:51 – Booker T. & the M.G.’s: Tight Time Vibes 01:09:53 – Blood, Sweat & Tears, Jazz Rock Wizards 01:11:03 – Grammys Got You Down? Let’s Rap 01:11:58 – Woodstock & Choosing the Cosmic Path 01:12:20 – Tracing the Roots of B.S.&T. 01:12:54 – Podcast Lingo & Pop Culture Trips 01:13:38 – Brenda Holloway’s Soulful Influence 01:14:39 – Groovy Variety Shows & Wacky TV 01:19:04 – The Cowsills & the Hair-y Revolution 01:25:46 – The Isley Brothers Bring the Funk 01:31:24 – “Aquarius” Shines Its Golden Light 01:35:48 – Reflection Time & Final Vibes 🌈

    1h 50m
  3. APR 25

    The 1994 Albums Draft

    Come gather ‘round, music lovers and friends, For a tale of the '90s where the nostalgia never ends. Dave and Milt took a trip, and Beth tagged along, To the year 1994, where the tunes were strong. With six picks apiece, including one score, They drafted the albums they truly adore. Green Day was Dookie, REM brought the feels, TLC had the water, and Nirvana brought the chills. Weezer got blue, and the stories got loud, As each of them battled to make their picks proud. From grunge to hip-hop, and alt-rock galore, They laughed and they bickered and drafted some more. A podcast of memories, music, and cheer, Of the sounds that defined that radical year. So tune in and chuckle, let’s turn back the clock, And relive the era when flannel was rock! Topics 01:11 Guest Introduction: Beth  02:49 Recap of Last Week's Episode with Peter Wolf 09:26 Rock and Roll Album Draft: Rules and Setup 18:32 First Round Picks: Green Day, REM, and Pulp Fiction Soundtrack 32:36 Second Round Picks: Weezer and More 36:10 Cheers to New Neighbors 36:13 Weezer's Perfect Albums Debate 36:49 Run DMC and Aerosmith Argument 37:16 TLC's CrazySexyCool Album 40:43 Nirvana Unplugged in New York 47:29 Forrest Gump Soundtrack 54:04 Jeff Buckley's Grace 58:34 Beastie Boys' Ill Communication 01:02:35 Tom Petty's Wildflowers 01:06:35 Stone Temple Pilots' Purple 01:13:15 Final Pick: Music Soundtrack 01:13:37 Movie Soundtrack Discussion 01:17:33 Tori Amos: Under The Pink 01:21:42 Live: Throwing Copper 01:25:22 Notorious B.I.G.: Ready to Die 01:27:37 Reality Bites Soundtrack 01:32:16 Soundgarden: Superunknown 01:36:41 Undrafted Albums and Final Thoughts

    1h 46m
  4. APR 11

    1975: Rock Meets Roll & German Techno. Achtung & Gesundheit!

    In dieser epische Musikzeitreise episode of Past Tens: The Top 10 Zeitmaschine, your trusty hosts — Herr Doktor Dave and Der Wilden Miltmeister — strap on their sonic lederhosen and dive kopfüber into the Billboard Top 10 Albums for the Woche ending April 12, 1975 — ja wohl! With all the precision of a Bavarian clockmaker and the subtlety of a bratwurst cannon, they analyze und rocken diskutieren legendary platten from musikalische titans like Led Zeppelin (or as they say in Munich, Blei Zeppelin), David Bowie (Der Dünne Weirdo), John Lennon (Der Friedensbringer mit der Brille), and Earth, Wind & Fire (Erde, Wind und Feuerkraft!). This episode is vollgepackt with music history, lustige Anekdoten, and enough nostalgia to fill a beer stein the size of Düsseldorf. Dave und Milt pay tribute to the unterschätzte Helden — unsung heroes like Minnie Riperton (Die Göttin der Hohen Töne) and Robin Trower (Der Gitarren-Zauberer von Essex). Of course, it wouldn’t be a Past Tens episode without their patented spielfreudige Segmente like The Play Date (Das Spielzeit-Quiz!), where they test each other’s Rock und Roll Gehirn on song trivia — and The Substitution (Der Platten-Tausch!), where they boot an album off the list like a rude tourist from Oktoberfest and replace it with a beloved verlorene Klassiker. This episode is ein absoluter Ohrenschmaus for music lovers who appreciate both the Mega-Hits and Tiefe Schnittwunden (deep cuts) from the golden, shag-carpeted glory of the Mid-70er Jahre. Mach schnell! Put on your headphones, grab a frothy beverage, and crank up Past Tens: The Top 10 Zeitmaschine! Jawohl, baby! Topics 00:49 April Fools Episode Setup 01:16 Fake Top 10 Countdown Begins 01:41 Revealing the Fake Songs 09:04 Listener Reactions and Emails 13:33 Transition to Regular Podcast 14:29 Top 10 Albums Countdown 14:54 This Week in History: 1975 38:52 A Weird Experience with Kraftwerk 41:11 Kraftwerk's Influence on Music 42:57 Kraftwerk's Unique Sound and Legacy 49:28 John Lennon's Rock and Roll Album 52:35 Phil Spector's Chaotic Production 01:07:35 Minnie Riperton's Musical Journey 01:13:50 Rediscovering Robin Trower 01:18:19 Discussing Robin's Timeless Sound 01:19:55 Bob Dylan's Shelter From the Storm 01:22:54 Weird Al's Bob Dylan Parody 01:29:58 John Denver's Country Charm 01:37:56 Led Zeppelin's Physical Graffiti

    1h 58m
  5. MAR 28

    1989 Hits: A Medina Pour & a Pet Dinosaur

    Dave and Milt take listeners back to the week ending April 8, 1989, dissecting the Billboard Top 10 hits from that time. They provide insights, critiques, and contextual tidbits about each song, including highlights like 'Funky Cold Medina' by Tone Loc, 'Stand' by R.E.M., 'Like a Prayer' by Madonna, and 'The Look' by Roxette. Throughout the episode, they reminisce about personal and pop culture moments, celebrate special episodes, and interact with listener mail. The episode wraps up with the infamous Play Date quiz focusing on songs about insanity, and the hosts' substitution segment where they replace one song from the Top 10 with an underappreciated track from the same week. A fun exploration of 1989's music landscape combined with engaging anecdotes and listener interaction.   Topics 00:37 Back Pain and Injuries 02:39 Listener Mail and Shoutouts 05:53 1989 Time Machine: Music and Memories 14:25 Tone Loc's Funky Cold Medina 28:17 Was (Not Was) and Walk the Dinosaur 39:10 Vanessa Williams' Musical Journey 39:55 The Scandal and Comeback 41:31 Celebrity Who Wants to Be a Millionaire 42:31 Bands with Punctuation Marks 45:53 Rod Stewart's Career Resurgence 52:44 REM's Fun Departure with 'Stand' 01:00:44 Madonna's 'Like a Prayer' Controversy 01:11:48 Fine Young Cannibals' Unique Sound 01:17:49 Songs About Insanity Quiz 01:19:16 Starting with a Musical Challenge 01:19:41 Crazy Songs Quiz 01:20:11 More Crazy Songs 01:20:47 Wrapping Up the Quiz 01:23:41 Discussing Suicidal Tendencies 01:26:44 Milli Vanilli Controversy 01:32:45 The Bangles' Eternal Flame 01:39:53 Roxette's Breakthrough Hit 01:45:06 Recap and Reflections

    2h 1m
    4.9
    out of 5
    69 Ratings

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    70s and 80s Music Fans! It’s PAST TENS: A Top 10 Time Machine! The podcast that looks back at a past list of top 10 hits and breaks down the winners, losers and WTF moments. With Michael ”Milt” Wolfe and David Yas (david@pod617.com) Lots of fun revisiting the music of the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and beyond. The best 80s songs of all time. The best 70s songs of all time. The best cover songs. The best TV themes. The best movie soundtracks. The best cowbell songs. The worst songs of all time. The best mashups of all time. The best rock of the 70s and 80s. The best hip-hop of the 70s and 80s.

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