In this engaging episode of 'Past Tens: A Top 10 Time Machine,' hosts Dave and Milt revisit the Billboard Top 10 hits from August 31, 1968. They discuss songs by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, Cream, Steppenwolf, Jose Feliciano, and The Doors, sharing personal anecdotes and fun facts about the era. Interspersed with listener feedback and a special tribute to Milt's wife, Karen, whose birthday falls within the week, the episode abounds with nostalgia. The hosts also explore trivia from the introduction of McDonald's Chicken McNuggets to music-related quizzes on John Hughes films, culminating in a celebratory birthday countdown mixed with playful banter and heartfelt moments.
00:50 Canoeing Adventures and Karaoke Nights
01:43 Listener Shoutout
03:00 Drafting the Best Albums: A Recap
03:57 Organizing Future Drafts and Listener Participation
05:28 Celebrating Karen Milbauer Wolf's Birthday
06:58 Top 10 Songs of August 31, 1968
13:15 The Dells: Rock and Roll Hall of Famers
17:40 Archie Bell and the Drells: Can't Stop Dancing
23:43 Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell: A Tragic Love Song
29:42 Harper Valley PTA: A Badass Country Song
32:34 Vanilla Fudge: Early Influencers of Heavy Metal
39:30 Cream: Pioneers of Blues Rock
49:47 Play Date: Music in John Hughes Films
50:31 The Quiz Begins: 80s Movie Music Trivia
51:02 Ferris Bueller's Day Off: Parade Scene Trivia
51:55 Pretty in Pink and Weird Science: Music Questions
52:36 Ferris Bueller's Day Off: Final Scene Music
53:31 Pretty in Pink: Ducky's Lip Sync
53:59 16 Candles: Music Trivia
55:10 The Breakfast Club: Montage Music
55:43 She's Having a Baby: Audio Quiz
56:23 Ferris Bueller's Day Off: Museum Scene Music
57:00 Uncle Buck: School Scene Music
57:58 Quiz Wrap-Up and Final Scores
58:47 The Doors: Hello, I Love You
01:12:28 Steppenwolf: Born to Be Wild
01:21:04 The Rascals: People Got to Be Free
01:25:49 Conclusion and Farewell