The Touchy-Feely Tunes of 1973
Summary
Hosts Dave and Milt discuss Dolly Parton’s legacy, a recent Squeeze concert, and listener debates over the Rock Hall of Fame. They then travel back to August 1973 to review the Billboard Top 10, covering hits by Chicago, Charlie Daniels, Helen Reddy, Gilbert O’Sullivan, and Jim Croce. The episode blends music analysis with pop culture trivia and personal anecdotes.
Topics discussed
Intro, Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme, and Chartmeister
False Report: Dolly Parton's Death and Legacy
Review of Squeeze Concert and Glenn Frey's Health
Rock Hall of Fame Controversy and Listener Feedback
Time Machine: August 1973, Nixon, and Hip Hop Origins
Soap Box Derby Cheating and 'Get Down' Etymology
#10 Chicago - Feeling Stronger Every Day
#9 Easy Rider - Charlie Daniels Band
#8 Delta Dawn - Helen Reddy
#7 Get Down - Gilbert O'Sullivan
#6 Bad, Bad Leroy Brown - Jim Croce
#5 Let's Get It On - Marvin Gaye
#4 The Morning After - Maureen McGovern
#3 Brother Louis - Stories
#2 Live and Let Die - Wings
#1 Touch Me in the Morning - Diana Ross
Substitution Episode: Replacing Songs with Deep Cuts
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