Girl Power & the Hits of 1997

In this episode of 'Past Tens, A Top 10 Time Machine,' hosts Dave and Milt embark on a nostalgic journey to August 1997, dissecting Billboard's Top 10 hits of the week. They explore the background and cultural impact of tracks by Sean Colvin, Robin, Drew Hill, Lil' Kim, LeAnn Rimes, and the Spice Girls, including notable moments like Sean Colvin's dramatic Grammy incident with Old Dirty Bastard. The hosts also discuss the rise and influence of Third Eye Blind, focusing on 'Semi-Charmed Life' and its lyrical controversies, the Backstreet Boys' early hits, and Puff Daddy's sampling issues. The episode features a musical quiz where Milt identifies girl band songs in different genres thanks to AI renditions. Personal anecdotes, witty banter, and behind-the-scenes stories enrich the exploration of these 90s tracks and their lasting legacy in pop culture. 00:00 Introduction to Past Tens Podcast 00:50 Listener Feedback and Draft Recap 02:08 Inviting Listeners to Join the Draft 04:31 Time Machine: August 30th, 1997 05:26 Princess Diana's Tragic Death 07:33 Netflix's Grand Debut 14:22 Top 10 Songs of the Week 44:02 Full Circle Moments and Music Connections 44:33 Lil' Kim and the Art of Sampling 45:28 Will Smith's Controversial Covers 47:09 LeAnn Rimes' Record-Breaking Hit 55:51 Spice Girls' Iconic Ballad 01:00:20 AI and Girl Bands Quiz 01:13:22 Third Eye Blind's Semi-Charmed Life 01:22:25 Reflecting on 90s Bands 01:23:17 Backstreet Boys' Rise to Fame 01:25:25 The Lou Pearlman Scandal 01:26:21 Brady Bunch and Puberty 01:29:06 Top Boy Bands of All Time 01:32:23 Diddy and the Controversial Hit 01:35:03 Mo Money Mo Problems 01:40:32 Recap and Reflections 01:43:07 Substitutions and Final Thoughts