70s Weekly Countdown with Mark and Pete

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A show where two friends review a randomly chosen episode of American Top 40 from the 1970s, the most interesting decade in pop music. In each episode we will rate, provide critical analysis, and provide educational facts on the background of each song in the chosen week's countdown. We will also discuss the prominent news and pop culture events at the time of the countdown along with some insight into what was going on in our lives at the time as kids growing up in the '70s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 27 SEP

    Episode 94: The Week Ending October 1, 1977

    When we think of 1977, our brains immediately cue the Star Wars theme. We have so many great memories between those daytime friends and boogie nights. If you don’t have those, I am afraid to say I wouldn’t want to be like you. However, far from being as cold as ice, don’t worry baby, I believe you. Stay on that telephone line, because help is on the way. This week we float on through the Billboard Top 40 from the week of October 1, 1977. Keep it coming love, on and on, because that’s rock and roll. I am not sure if nobody does it better, but I think we like to get you swayin’ to the music. Link to a listing of the songs in this week’s episode: https://top40weekly.com/1977-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_1st_October_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: Heaven on the 7th Floor of a Brick House Swayin' to the Dusic Strawberry Letter 23 is Signed Sealed Delivered Catch Scratch Fever, Keep it Comin’ Love Jungle Love, the Greatest Love of All Surfin’ USA, Float On and On Don’t Worry Baby, Help is On the Way Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2 h y 20 min

  2. 5 AGO

    Episode 93 The Week Ending July 29, 1978

    Episode 93: The Week Ending July 29, 1978 Magnet and Steel, Stuff Like That Well if you thought the show was gone, you’d be a fool to think it’s over. We’re not sure if you really missed us, but boy did we miss you, and at least we’d like to ask if we can still be friends. Please stay a little bit longer. It seems like lately I’ve been bluer than blue, but I’ve had enough of that, and I’m not gonna let it bother me tonight. As we listen to the Billboard Top 40 from the week of June 29, 1978, it reminds us of listening to the songs on the FM radio. The songs still sound the same. Life’s been good! Link to a listing of the songs in this week’s episode: https://top40weekly.com/1978-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_29th_July_1978 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: Last Shadow Dance Life’s Been Good to King Tut Two Tickets on the Groove Line to the Rivers of Babylon Mr. Blue Sky the Macho Man Hopelessly Devoted to Booogie Oogie Oogie Some links to things we discussed in this episode: Album Art: Joe Walsh “But Seriously Folks”: https://www.discogs.com/master/117293-Joe-Walsh-But-Seriously-Folks/image/SW1hZ2U6Mjc4NDgzMw==?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=823995355&gbraid=0AAAAADmy1_oDzH-eo4wHSKv2FdKfDZsn9&gclid=CjwKCAjw7fzDBhA7EiwAOqJkhyZF-ewYtSiNHkDA2VoxJrcybCkdkIysrclylPfpfGzb5q_VbA9htRoCcs8QAvD_BwE The Rolling Stones “Some Girls”: https://www.discogs.com/master/54219-The-Rolling-Stones-Some-Girls/image/SW1hZ2U6MTc5MTI2MjI=?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=823995355&gbraid=0AAAAADmy1_rqpGNYC5kF5ouFD7IZvF1QW&gclid=Cj0KCQjwkILEBhDeARIsAL--pjxxsjZuUlU64d69YhS1I_3uxjGxCu8KGpiG-BhYmGBtPgmAlL4MEM8aAocmEALw_wcB   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2 h y 39 min

  3. 1 JUL

    Episode 92 The Week Ending July 7, 1973

    This week we kick of a wonderful summer. Whether you catch the next plane to London, or take a cruise on the sea of love, in the summertime, it’s time to string up those party lights. This week Casey Kasem proves he’s got the whole world in his hands as he counts down the Watermark Productions special list of the Top 40 Disappearing Acts of the Rock Era from July 7, 1973. We gave a special guest, that All American Boy Scott Haskin.  Link to a listing of the songs in this week’s episode: https://web.archive.org/web/20150416155940/http:/oldradioshows.com/at40/070773.html 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.   Some links to things we discussed in this episode: All Things Scott Haskin (his website): https://www.scotthaskin.com/ Mungo Jerry - In The Summertime video: https://youtu.be/wvUQcnfwUUM?si=TJMQTHluoD4Ckad7 Haskincast Loretta Swit Interview: https://shows.acast.com/64ec548b7e4b9200119ff2a0/episodes/110-loretta-swit-actress-mash-author-painter-animal-activist? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2 h y 29 min

  4. 30 MAY

    Episode 91: Our Third Anniversary Spectacular

    This week we are doing something a little different. We are watching and reviewing Episode 71 of “The Midnight Special” that aired June 7, 1974. This episode had a couple of artists that are favorites of Mark and Pete. Link to the video of the Midnight Special episode: https://youtu.be/yxgut9pmopU?si=gPBU40PEt-xxhZys Some links to things we discussed in this episode: The Midnight Special Channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themidnightspecialtvshow The Official Scott Haskin Page: https://www.scotthaskin.com/ The Haskin Cast: https://www.scotthaskin.com/home-page/podcast/ The Haskin Cast Rory Gallagher Part 1 of 3: https://shows.acast.com/64ec548b7e4b9200119ff2a0/67d9c247f48da98092205b77 Deep Purple – Smoke On The Podcast: https://www.scotthaskin.com/home-page/deep-purple-smoke-on-the-podcast/ The Deep Purple Podcast: https://deeppurplepodcast.com/ The Deep Purple Podcast: Episode 318 – Rory Gallagher – Calling Card: https://deeppurplepodcast.com/2025/05/19/episode-318-rory-gallagher-calling-card/ Album Art: Blueprint- Rory Gallagher: https://www.discogs.com/release/1359210-Rory-Gallagher-Blueprint/image/SW1hZ2U6MTkxNDc5Mg==?srsltid=AfmBOorzuV7B_Eo-4sBABxSekoTYZ12Fu00cjURlD-gQgC6GtEfSAXCa   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2 h y 4 min

  5. 15 MAY

    Episode 90: The Week Ending May 17, 1975

    1975; seems like it was only yesterday. During that time of high unemployment, you wondered if you ever would amount to more than a shoeshine boy. It was a bad time. You felt like you were standing on shaky ground, wondering if you would get hijacked, or trampled underfoot. Who would of known that no matter how long it took, eventually you would become a shining star. This week you’ll be listening to the songs in Billboard Top 40 from the week of May 17, 1975 that I’ll play for you. You’re bloody well right I will! Link to a listing of the songs in this week’s episode: https://top40weekly.com/1975-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_17th_May_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: He Don’t Love the Immigrant Walking in Rhythm, I Got Trampled Underfoot My Chevy Van Got Hijacked Shoeshine Boy Made My Shoes Look Like a Shining Star Rainy Day Wildfire   Some links to things we discussed in this episode: Album Art: #31 FOPP https://www.discogs.com/master/91554-Ohio-Players-Honey/image/SW1hZ2U6MjE2Mzk5Mjc= #7 Only Sixteen https://www.discogs.com/master/105114-Dr-Hook-Bankrupt/image/SW1hZ2U6MzQxMjEyNjU= Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2 h y 12 min

  6. 15 ABR

    Episode 89: The Week Ending April 17, 1976

    Whether you were a union man or not in the ‘70s, just about everybody was livin’ for the weekend. As Friday rolled in, you were probably struck with a serious case of boogey fever. That disco lady was waiting to entice you to get up and boogey. That’s right, when you found her at the club, you surrendered to her charms and just said “Let’s spend all of my money honey”. This week we revisit the golden years as we review the Billboard Top 40 from the week of April 17, 1976. I don’t want to do this all by myself, so come on over and show me the way to shout it out loud! Link to a listing of the songs in this week’s episode: https://top40weekly.com/1976-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_17th_April_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: Union Man Operating the Love Machine Silly Love Machine I’m All By Myself; So Come On Over Dream On Dream Weaver Happy Music Makes Sara Smile Some links to things we discussed in this episode: Album Art: The Ohio Players “Honey”: https://www.discogs.com/master/91554-Ohio-Players-Honey/image/SW1hZ2U6MjE2Mzk5Mjc=   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2 h y 18 min

  7. 22 MAR

    Episode 88: The Week Ending March 24, 1973

    Lately we get the feeling that the show may be rotting like a dead skunk, but neither one of us wants to be the first to say goodbye. That would leave one less set of footsteps, but as the saying goes, maybe you have to break up to make up. This week; do you want dance or maybe just sing along to Billboard Top 40 from the week of March 24, 1973? We promise not to stop until we get to the last song. This episode may be a space oddity, and also sprach zarathustra! Link to a listing of the songs in this week’s episode: https://top40weekly.com/1973-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_24th_March_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: Good Morning Little Willie Crocodile Rocky Mountain High Killing Me Softly with the Rolling Stone Dueling Little Willies Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Space Oddity Dueling Dead Skunks Could It Be I’m Falling Off the Love Train Cook with Honey and Stir It Up Some links to things we discussed in this episode: The World is a Ghetto Album Art: https://www.discogs.com/master/116938-War-The-World-Is-A-Ghetto/image/SW1hZ2U6MzYwNjU0Mjg= Masterpiece Album Art: https://www.discogs.com/master/36386-The-Temptations-Masterpiece/image/SW1hZ2U6NDczNzQ2OTU=? srsltid=AfmBOorBvUTXWg58Gwq-IuECKJUVQ9Hfq56sVgRN42jlZ6rtp8TAVLfL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2 h y 19 min

  8. 14 FEB

    Episode 87: The Week Ending February 2, 1972

    I admit sometimes I just ain’t understanding mellow. I would say its that footstompin’ music that fits more in my world. That being said, it’s one of those nights that I feel so much joy that I’d like to teach the world to sing! Perhaps even trying out a brand new key. Day after day we realize that those occasions are precious and few. This week we’re feeling alright and are brimming with anticipation to review the Billboard Top 40 from the week of February 5, 1972. Stay with me here people, whether you’re a sugar daddy or a cleanup woman, when it comes to our audience, you are everything. Link to a listing of the songs in this week’s episode: https://top40weekly.com/1972-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_5th_February_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’ve Never Been to Spain, but I’ve Got a Brand New Key I’d Like to Teach the Black Dog to Sing Let’s Stay Together, Without You Bang a Gong Down By the Lazy River Sugar Daddy, Clean Up Woman Foot Stompin Music Got Me Feelin’ Alright I’d Like to Teach the World to Bang a Gong Anticipation of Hurting Eachother You Look Like a Black Dog, Clean Up Woman Some links to things we discussed in this episode:   Deep Purple Podcast John Sykes: https://deeppurplepodcast.com/2025/01/27/episode-302-remembering-john-sykes/ Serbian flight attendant who survived record fall without a parachute: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vesna_Vulovi%C4%87  Chuck Wagon Dog Food Commercials 1970s - 1980s: https://youtu.be/rTmFq_qNJYQ?si=ChrHWBJIubKhBvc9 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2 h y 1 min
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A show where two friends review a randomly chosen episode of American Top 40 from the 1970s, the most interesting decade in pop music. In each episode we will rate, provide critical analysis, and provide educational facts on the background of each song in the chosen week's countdown. We will also discuss the prominent news and pop culture events at the time of the countdown along with some insight into what was going on in our lives at the time as kids growing up in the '70s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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