Episode 67: Summer Smackdown part 1
06/23/20 • 39 min
Episode 67: It's Summertime! Last year, we discussed all those perfect Summer songs that topped the pop charts in the 80's, and this year, we are going to check out what was on the top of the R&B charts! 1980 and 1981 are first up, naturally, so hop on the Double Dutch Bus and check it izz-out! // Songs that Time Forgot -- Okay, Kari. Do you love Rod Stewart? Or do you despise him? So much PASSION over an 80's icon, let's get to the bottom of this! On the other end of the spectrum, we discuss an act that only a mother could love. Well, Molly Ringwald's mother anyway. Tune in!!
Episode 67: It's Summertime! Last year, we discussed all those perfect Summer songs that topped the pop charts in the 80's, and this year, we are going to check out what was on the top of the R&B charts! 1980 and 1981 are first up, naturally, so hop on the Double Dutch Bus and check it izz-out! // Songs that Time Forgot -- Okay, Kari. Do you love Rod Stewart? Or do you despise him? So much PASSION over an 80's icon, let's get to the bottom of this! On the other end of the spectrum, we discuss an act that only a mother could love. Well, Molly Ringwald's mother anyway. Tune in!!
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Episode 66: R&B Chart Toppers
Episode 66: In this episode, your hosts take a closer look at the R&B charts in the 80's. You'll never guess who had the most Number Ones! Okay, maybe you will, but the runner-up may surprise you! Joe and Kari take a look at some other achievements on the chart, and spotlight a couple of their faves. // Just A Bit Outside: For a Dollar, name an obscure UK band whose only charting US single peaked at 74!
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Episode 68: Summer Smackdown part 2
Episode 68: Joe and Kari are back to discuss the number one hits on the R&B chart during the summers of 1982 and 1983. We've got the Queen of Soul and the Queen of Disco in the mix, among others. Which songs will make the cut? // That's Not a Number One...THIS Is a Number One: Time to travel down under in honor of our loyal listener Claire to discuss some songs that hit the Australian charts in the eighties, including the Greatest Song in New Zealand's history? Tune in!
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