1980: Yeah, I Actually Do Like Pina Coladas

Dave and Milt take a trip back to February 2nd, 1980, to review and critique the Billboard Top 10 hits of that week. They find Tom Petty's 'Don't Do Me Like That,' Rupert Holmes' 'Escape (The Pina Colada Song)', Kenny Rogers' 'Coward of the County,' and Michael Jackson's 'Rock With You,' among others. They also engage in playful banter and trivia about musical notes and historical facts, recap the top songs of the week, and make their substitutions for songs they feel deserve a spot in the top 10 but didn't quite make it.

 

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00:43 Yoga and Sound Bathing Experiences

02:51 SNL 50th Anniversary Excitement

06:48 1980 Time Machine Journey Begins

18:52 Tom Petty's Musical Journey

38:01 The Eagles' Prophetic Concerns

38:59 Disco, Rap, and Musical Fads

40:34 Accusations of Plagiarism

43:30 Fleetwood Mac's 'Sarah' and Its Complex Backstory

53:08 The Pina Colada Song: A Deeper Dive

01:05:39 Jeopardy! Songs About Booze

01:14:39 Queen's Rockabilly Hit

01:17:23 Introduction to 'Cruisin' by Smokey Robinson

01:17:54 Smokey Robinson's Solo Career Struggles

01:18:37 The Inspiration Behind 'Cruisin'

01:19:05 Different Interpretations of 'Cruisin'

01:19:59 Cover Versions of 'Cruisin'

01:20:55 Gwyneth Paltrow's Surprising Singing Talent

01:22:05 Huey Lewis and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

01:22:28 Smokey Robinson's Latest Album 'GASMS'

01:24:35 Kenny Rogers' 'Coward of the County'

01:32:35 Captain and Tennille's 'Do That to Me One More Time'

01:38:18 Michael Jackson's 'Rock With You'

01:46:13 Recap and Reflections on the Top 10 Songs