The Vibe’s Alive in 1990

Dave and Milt explore the top 10 Billboard hits of December 8, 1990. They critique and analyze tracks from icons like Madonna, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, and more obscure artists like Stevie B. The duo also delve into music history, dissecting samples and the origins of notable tracks. The episode features a fun limerick quiz on songs with 'time' in the title and leads to surprising conclusions about the week's biggest hits. A particularly contentious discussion wraps up with Dave and Milt differing on the final rankings, culminating in an unexpected verdict for the week's music quality.

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01:31 Listener Feedback and Shoutouts

12:28 Top 10 Songs of December 8th, 1990

19:52 Madonna's 'Justify My Love'

30:29 Suzanne Vega's 'Tom's Diner' Remix

39:10 UB40's 'The Way You Do the Things You Do'

42:23 Debating the Merits of Cover Songs

43:45 Rodent Troubles and Heroic Deeds

46:43 Nostalgia and Music Trivia

47:56 Wilson Phillips and Music Royalties

53:15 Groove is in the Heart: A Deep Dive

01:04:16 Mariah Carey's Ballads and Yacht Rock

01:20:19 A Heartfelt Tribute

01:21:29 The Ballad Rule

01:22:10 Karaoke and Iconic Songs

01:24:03 Tattoo Mishaps

01:26:19 Bette Midler's Ballads

01:32:23 Whitney Houston's Evolution

01:41:42 The Postman Song

01:44:24 Recap and Reflections

01:58:30 Final Thoughts and Fun