70's Weekly Countdown with Mark and Pete Mark and Pete

Hello stranger. We’re a little late this week,
but don’t give up on us just yet. The editing process took awhile because we sometimes made mistakes and couldn’t get it right. At some point we just said we got to give it up, because every time we thought we were done, the episode kept telling us “Don’t leave me this way!” Maybe I’m amazed at how good the Billboard Top 40 songs from the week ending April 30th, 1974 were. Whether you’re a cheery baby, an old fashioned boy, a dancing queen, or a dancing man, sometimes it’s just the right time of the night to hear them.

 Link to a listing of the songs in this
week’s episode: https://top40weekly.com/1977-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_30th_April_1977.


Data Sources: Billboard Magazine, where the charts came
from and on what the countdown was based.

Websites: allmusic.com, songfacts.com,  wikipedia.com (because Mark’s lazy)

Books: “Ranking the 70’s” by Dann Isbell, and Bill Carroll

“American Top 40 With Casey Kasem (The 1970’s)" by
Pete Battistini.

Rejected Episode Titles:

So In To You Cinderella

Dancing Queen, Dancin’ Man, Lonley Boy

Right Time of the Southern Nights

Calling Dr. Boogie Man

Some links to things we discussed in this episode:

Andrew Gold “What’s Wrong with this Picture” Album Cover: https://www.discogs.com/master/198285-Andrew-Gold-Whats-Wrong-With-This-Picture/image/SW1hZ2U6MzAwODQzNg==

Leo Sayer “Endless Flight” Album Cover: https://www.discogs.com/release/1242181-Leo-Sayer-Endless-Flight/image/SW1hZ2U6MTc1ODU4Ng==

Sanford and Son “The Sandfords Own A Racehorse” : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgGuCFD1Zts

The Official Website of Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr.:
 https://mccoodavis.com/

Old El Paso Cheese Boogie Man 90s Commercial (1996): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PMlH_G1xw4

Harold Melvin and Blue Notes version of “Don’t Leave Me
this Way”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnIkcB8GObo

Roy Clark & Glen Campbell Ghost Riders In the Sky:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LIdPGK42Gc

This week we go so long we eclipse all other episodes as we go all the way to the last song in the Billboard Top 40 from the week ending April 14, 1973. It may be the twelfth of never when you finally finish listening to this one!

Link to a listing of the songs in this week’s episode: https://top40weekly.com/1973-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_14th_April_1973

Data Sources: Billboard Magazine, where the charts came from and on what the countdown was based.

Websites:
allmusic.com, songfacts.com,  wikipedia.com
(because Mark’s lazy)

Books:
“Ranking the 70’s” by Dann Isbell, and Bill Carroll

“American
Top 40 With Casey Kasem (The 1970’s)" by Pete Battistini.

Rejected Episode Titles:

Reeling in the Funky Worm

The Night the Lights Went Out Round the Old Oak Tree

The Cisco Kid Ain’t No Woman

Stir it Up and Cook with Honey

Little Willy is a Funky Worm

Dueling Little Willys

Dueling Funky Worms

This week we talk about how back in the '70s, I grew up on a farm down by the lazy river where I had a horse with no name. The horse was sickly, but it had a heart of gold. Then there was the day that I found myself in the court of king heroin. I realized I was runnin’ away and slipping into darkness with no one to depend on. Then came the day I lost everything I own. This week we take a look around at the Billboard Top 40 for the Week of April 1, 1972, and if you believe any of what has been said here, then I GOTCHA!

Link to a listing of the songs in this
week’s episode:  https://top40weekly.com/1972-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_1st_April_1972

Data Sources: Billboard Magazine, where the charts came from and on what the countdown was based.

Websites: allmusic.com, songfacts.com,  wikipedia.com (because Mark’s lazy)

Books: “Ranking the 70’s” by Dann Isbell, and Bill Carroll

“American Top 40 With Casey Kasem (The 1970’s)" by
Pete Battistini.

Rejected Episode Titles:

I Gotcha

No One to Depend on for the Truth

Precious and Few are the Crazy Momma’s

Give Ireland Back to the Horse with No Name

Precious and Few is Everything I Own

The Lion Sleeps Tonight Because He Has Jungle Fever

Some links to things we discussed in this episode:

Yacht or Nyacht?:  https://www.yachtornyacht.com/

Vintage Commodore Model 886D Electronic Pocket Calculator
Circa 1974 – 1975: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Vintage_Commodore_Model_886D_Electronic_Pocket_Calculator,_Made_In_USA,_LED_Display,_Circa_1974_-_1975_%2815956114737%29.jpg

Don’t cry out loud, we know it’s St. Patrick’s Day. Maybe I’m a fool, or just falling for what a fool believes, but I once saw a leprechaun and gave chase. I don’t know
if it’s right, but I swear it’s got to be real, he was the greatest dancer that I’ve ever seen! This week we go stublin’ in to the Billboard Top 40 from the
Week of March 17, 1979. Heaven knows I miss the 70’s, so please take me home.

Link to a listing of the songs in this
week’s episode: https://top40weekly.com/1979-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_For_The_Week_Ending_17th_March_1979

Data Sources: Billboard Magazine, where the charts came
from and on what the countdown was based.

Websites: allmusic.com, songfacts.com,  wikipedia.com (because Mark’s lazy)

Books: “Ranking the 70’s” by Dann Isbell, and Bill Carroll

“American Top 40 With Casey Kasem (The 1970’s)" by
Pete Battistini.

Rejected Episode Titles:

Do Ya Think I’m Le Freak?

Groove Thing Bustin’ Loose

Do Ya Think I’m Sexy? What a Fool Believes

I Was Made for Music Box Dancin’ Shoes

Stumblin’ In My Dancin’ Shoes

Livin' It Up at the Y.M.C.A

Some links to things we discussed in this episode:

Chic - Feat Slash & Sister Sledge (He's The Greatest
Dancer) - Live in Tokyo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teIw5u1SSfQ

Will Ferrell Gap commercial Neil Diamond Forever in Blue
Jeans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xABWHG8-1P4

Rick Beato Interview of Michael McDonald: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLAcQIfoauQ&t=5s

SCTV 3 Michael McDonald Ride Like the Wind Backing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JLbhEUE_5U

We’re back in ‘75 again and somehow it feels like I’ve been this way before. It seems like it's high time we hop in our Chevy Van, get movin’ on, and roll on down the highway in the express lane. This week it's part of the plan to review the Billboard Top 40 from the Week of March 1st, 1975. What kind of emotion will this episode bring? If you have a strong opinion, don’t call us, we’ll call you!

Link to a listing of the songs in this
week’s episode: https://top40weekly.com/1975-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_1st_March_1975

Data Sources: Billboard Magazine, where the charts came from
and on what the countdown was based.

Websites: allmusic.com, songfacts.com,  wikipedia.com (because Mark’s lazy)

Books: “Ranking the 70’s” by Dann Isbell, and Bill Carroll

“American Top 40 With Casey Kasem (The 1970’s)" by
Pete Battistini.

Rejected Episode Titles:

Roll on Down the Highway Chevy Van

Roll on Down the Highway in the Express Lane

Can’t Get It Out Of My Head, I’m a Woman

Poetry Man, Reggae Woman, Lady Marmalade

Have You Never Been on Fire?

As you look back on the times of your life, what was Valentine’s Day like? Back in the 70s, were you a love machine who used your charms to land a money honey? Did you break the heart of a sweet thing?  Perhaps the tables turned at some point and you rode a love rollercoaster with an evil woman.  I am sure you found out that love hurts and oh how breaking up is hard to do. Well, one thing I am sure of is that I love music. So wake up everybody, because this week we are going to take
a slow ride through the Billboard Top 40 from the Week of February 14, 1976. We may sing a song or two. Won’t you join me, because I surely can’t do this all by myself?

Link to a listing of the songs in this
week’s episode: https://top40weekly.com/1976-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_14th_February_1976

Data Sources: Billboard Magazine, where the charts came
from and on what the countdown was based.

Websites: allmusic.com, songfacts.com,  wikipedia.com (because Mark’s lazy)

Books: “Ranking the 70’s” by Dann Isbell, and Bill Carroll

“American Top 40 With Casey Kasem (The 1970’s)" by
Pete Battistini.

Rejected Episode Titles:

Love to Love You Love Machine

Tracks of My Love Roller Coaster

50 Ways to Leave Your Convoy

Tangerine You Sexy Thing

Dream on Weaver

Some links to things we discussed in this episode:

Evel Knievel on the Sonny and Cher Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0BMon_x57M

Bugs Bunny... "Leopold!": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gt1V61SPI_w

The Brady Bunch Hour - All By Myself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSeWcZICF7E

Frank Sinatra - I Sing the Songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ad9_cy1znSk