70s Weekly Countdown with Mark and Pete

Mark Roback
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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. JAN 18

    Episode 97: The Week Ending January 20, 1979

    Baby I’m burnin’, my head is on fire, and only heaven knows if I will survive the flu this year. It seems like love don’t live here anymore, because you don’t bring me flowers when I’m sick. I could really use a little more love in my life. Now I know what you’re saying, don’t cry out loud. You took the words right out of my mouth. At least we’re warm and dry as we listen to the music from the Billboard Top 40 from the week of January 20, 1979. You’ll hear us sharing the night together with a special voice from the past. We can’t make any promises that every 1’s a winner, but hey; there is such a thing as too much heaven.  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_20th_January_1979 The Boneless Podcasting Network: https://goboneless.lovable.app/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNK9G9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFCOFFUdWQ2Q3c1WDk5SGZnAR6CXGGEhN4i3JS0ICCT2NZw4_cc2wCO8o4wooPiBGlZhUGIR1y8bG1fQHt7tQ_aem_jFAp4YBBW1S0DD-s1iLXLw 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 Was Made for Dancing to the New York Groove The Soul Man I’ll Never Be Baby I’m Burnin’, but I Will Survive the Fire Hey Le Freak, Do You Think I’m Sexy? Things we talked about in the show: Scott Haskin’s Website / Podcast: https://www.scotthaskin.com/ The Deep Purple Podcast: https://deeppurplepodcast.com/ BBC Kid Jensen "Radio One Roundtable Show"; London, England Rory Gallagher & Ann Nightingale discuss various songs/artists/releases. https://youtu.be/ce_nvdBvGwg?si=YYT8w9unca4Tw0bF   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2h 27m

  2. 12/22/2025

    Episode 96: Our 2025 Christmas Spectacular

    This week we turn back time to Christmas 1975 and take a look at the “Dark Lady’s” Christmas special of  The Cher Show” that aired December 21, 1975. Cher is joined by here special guests The Hudson Brothers, The Lennon Sisters, Redd Foxx, and Chastity. I’m not sure we believe in life after love, but we sure did love this show! Link to the YouTube video of the Cher Special: https://youtu.be/uZBWNQBRM1M?si=34E8-0J5rtTKj5DF The Boneless Podcasting Network: https://goboneless.lovable.app/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNK9G9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFCOFFUdWQ2Q3c1WDk5SGZnAR6CXGGEhN4i3JS0ICCT2NZw4_cc2wCO8o4wooPiBGlZhUGIR1y8bG1fQHt7tQ_aem_jFAp4YBBW1S0DD-s1iLXLw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 58m

  3. 11/17/2025

    Episode 95: The Week Ending November 11, 1972

    In 1972 were you one of all the young dudes that acted like crazy horses? Looking around, it seems like it’s starting all over again. If the youth of today wish to use me as an example, all I can say is don’t do it. If you don’t know me now, there used to be a light of thunder and lightning behind this funny face. Alas, as we listen to the music from the Billboard Top 40 from the week of November 11, 1972, I can see clearly now that I believe in music.  Link to a listing of the songs in this week’s episode: https://top40weekly.com/1972-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_11th_November_1972 The Boneless Podcasting Network: https://goboneless.lovable.app/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNK9G9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFCOFFUdWQ2Q3c1WDk5SGZnAR6CXGGEhN4i3JS0ICCT2NZw4_cc2wCO8o4wooPiBGlZhUGIR1y8bG1fQHt7tQ_aem_jFAp4YBBW1S0DD-s1iLXLw 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 Am Woman with All the Young Dudes Elected at Convention ‘72 Crazy Horses on Ventura Highway Knights in White Satin Flapping in the Summer Breeze I’d Love You to Want My Ding Aling   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2h 2m

  4. 09/27/2025

    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.

    2h 20m

  5. 08/05/2025

    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.

    2h 39m

  6. 07/01/2025

    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.

    2h 29m

  7. 05/30/2025

    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.

    2h 4m

  8. 05/15/2025

    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.

    2h 12m
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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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