Hits of ‘72: Have a Coke & Some ‘Pie’

Dave and Milt travel back to January 1972 to discuss the Billboard Top 10 hits of the week. The hosts engage in lively and sometimes mindless banter, sharing stories and trivia about the songs and artists, including classics like Al Green's 'Let's Stay Together' and Don McLean's 'American Pie.' They also discuss some lesser-known gems and delve into various musical influences. Along the way, the podcast features fun segments like a playdate quiz on famous ad jingles and a substitution segment where the hosts replace one song from the list with another deserving track from the same period. 

Topics

00:00 Introduction and Apologies

01:20 Knock-Knock Jokes and Dad Jokes

02:04 Back to Business: Time Machine Setup

03:22 1972: Elvis and Super Bowl VI

04:25 Historical Events and Birthdays

09:55 Top 10 Songs Countdown Begins

10:42 Jackson 5's 'Sugar Daddy'

17:29 The Stylistics and Philly Soul

24:30 Betty Wright's 'Clean Up Woman'

30:38 The New Seekers and Coca-Cola Ad

41:00 Don Draper's Unending Cycle

42:08 A Depressing PSA on Soda

47:09 Nostalgic Ad Jingles Quiz

55:04 The Influence of 'Scorpio' in Hip Hop

01:02:11 Badfinger's Rise and Fall

01:13:50 Jonathan Edwards' Accidental Hit

01:17:35 Confusion Over Jonathan Edwards

01:17:58 Musical Comparisons and Nostalgia

01:18:48 McDonald's Coke Obsession

01:19:26 Top Songs Countdown Begins

01:20:25 Al Green's 'Let's Stay Together'

01:25:06 Melanie's 'Brand New Key' and Boogie Nights

01:32:17 Don McLean's 'American Pie'

01:47:04 Reflecting on the 1972 Music Scene

02:02:52 Upcoming Special Episode Teaser