Joy & Pain: Hits of 1989

In this episode of 'Past Tens: A Top 10 Time Machine', hosts Dave and Milt revisit the Billboard Top 10 hits from July 22nd, 1989, featuring songs by Milli Vanilli, Bon Jovi, Fine Young Cannibals, and more. They discuss the impact of Prince's Batman soundtrack, quirky moments like Dolly Parton's rendition of a Bon Jovi classic, and include a playful quiz on songs by bands with colors in their names. The episode also explores the Joker movie, music videos, and the origin behind Simply Red's name. It takes an emotional turn as the hosts pay tribute to their late fraternity brother, Mike 'Fozzie' Frumowitz, sharing heartfelt and humorous stories in his honor.

Topics

00:38 Tribute to a Friend: Remembering Fozzie

01:34 Listener Reviews and Podcast Community

04:55 Back in Time: July 22nd, 1989

14:57 COUNTDOWN BEGINS with Milli Vanilli

39:33 The Rules of College Radio

40:55 Fine Young Cannibals: A Brief History

49:04 Bobby Brown and the Ghostbusters

56:24 The Playdate: Colorful Bands and Artists

01:07:44 Prince's Batdance and the Batman Soundtrack

01:18:09 Simply Red's Hit Remake

01:20:36 The British Office and David Brent's Pop Album

01:22:25 Mick Hucknall's Punk Roots

01:23:17 Family Guy's Simply Red Reference

01:26:30 Madonna's Empowering Anthem

01:34:41 Martika's Toy Soldiers

01:49:12 Honoring a Friend: Remembering Fozzie