Re-Doing the Top 10 of July 1983
Summary
Hosts Dave and Milt rewrite the Billboard Top 10 for July 30, 1983, using listener survey results to swap out hits like Sergio Mendes’ ballad. They discuss substitutions including The Fix’s "Saved by Zero," Naked Eyes’ "Promises Promises," and Journey’s "Faithfully," sharing trivia about Toyota ads and Madonna’s early remix work. The episode also features a clip with Greg Evigan discussing *Battle of the Network Stars* and Steve Perry’s stance on *The Sopranos* finale.
Topics discussed
Intro and survey results announcement
Aging, partying, and the 'Dead Man Walking' feeling
Greg Evigan, BJ and the Bear, and Battle of the Network Stars
Survey results: Songs kicked out of the Top 10
The Fix: History and 'One Thing Leads to Another'
Saved by Zero: Meaning and Chevy ad campaign trauma
Cy Kernan, Tina Turner, and the meaning of 'Zero'
Naked Eyes: 'Promises Promises' and band history
Madonna's backing vocals and Milt's birthday surprise
Journey's 'Faithfully': Lyrics, meaning, and Steve Perry
The Sopranos finale and Journey's influence
Bryan Adams: 'Cuts Like a Knife' and Sweeney Todd
R.E.M.'s 'The One I Love': Lyrics and Library of Congress
Elton John's 'Rocket Man' and movie trivia
Def Leppard's 'Rock of Ages': Hymn origins and studio tricks
ZZ Top's 'Legs': Eliminator car and Schlitz controversy
Billy Idol's 'White Wedding': Creation and punk roots
Prince's '1999': Y2K fears and chart history
Honorable mentions and closing remarks
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