Hits of ‘83: Can You Say Mama Sa Mama Coosa?
Summary
Hosts Dave and Milt celebrate their podcast’s seventh anniversary while analyzing the Billboard Top 10 from July 30, 1983. They discuss hits by Madness, Stevie Nicks, and Donna Summer, sharing trivia like Prince’s uncredited contribution to “Stand Back.” The episode also features listener shoutouts and announces a new fan-voted substitution survey for future episodes.
Topics discussed
Intro, 7th Anniversary, and Listener Shoutouts
Grammar Lesson: Forgive Me vs Forgive I
Announcing the All-Substitution Podcast Format
1983 Context: Stevie Nicks, MTV, and Movies
Madness: Our House and One Step Beyond
Stevie Nicks: Stand Back and Rod Stewart Cover
Donna Summer: Maniac and Boston Music Trivia
Michael Jackson: Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
Eurythmics: Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)
Duran Duran: The Reflex and Rio
Quiz: Song Titles as Questions
Irene Cara: What a Feeling (Flashdance)
Eddie Grant: Electric Avenue
The Police: Every Breath You Take
Top 10 Countdown and Outro
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