Regulate This: The Hits of 1994

In this episode of Past Tens, hosts Dave and special guest co-host Beth Grampetro travel back to June 11, 1994, to explore the Billboard Top 10 hits of the week. They delve into popular songs such as Aaliyah's 'Back and Forth,' Tony Braxton's 'You Mean the World to Me,' and Ace of Base's 'The Sign.' Can you tell this was written by AI? You can, can’t you. We’re fooling no one. Sorry. Anyway, the discussion includes music trivia, personal anecdotes, and the transformation of country hits into popular R&B tracks, particularly John Michael Montgomery's songs turned hits by All-4-One. The hosts humorously banter about their favorite and least favorite tracks, replacing disliked songs with personal picks like those from Melissa Etheridge and Tom Petty. This nostalgic episode is filled with pop culture references, making for a fun reflection on mid-'90s music.

Topics:

03:10 1994 Time Machine: Setting the Stage

09:59 Aaliyah's Debut and R. Kelly Controversy

19:47 Toni Braxton's Early Hits

26:45 Prince's 'The Most Beautiful Girl in the World'

33:55 Big Mountain's 'Baby, I Love Your Way'

37:48 1994 Movie Soundtrack Trivia

45:07 Ace of Base: A 90s Pop Phenomenon

46:52 Exploring Different Versions of 'Don't Turn Around'

50:31 Ace of Base's 'The Sign': A Massive Hit

55:26 Warren G and Nate Dogg's 'Regulate'

59:55 Janet Jackson's Mature Themes in 'Anytime, Anyplace'

01:05:02 Madonna's 'I'll Remember' and Movie Soundtracks

01:12:35 All-4-One's 'I Swear': A Wedding Anthem

01:21:06 Substitutions and Final Thoughts