70s Weekly Countdown with Mark and Pete

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_1972The Boneless Podcasting Network: https://goboneless.lovable.app/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNK9G9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFCOFFUdWQ2Q3c1WDk5SGZnAR6CXGGEhN4i3JS0ICCT2NZw4_cc2wCO8o4wooPiBGlZhUGIR1y8bG1fQHt7tQ_aem_jFAp4YBBW1S0DD-s1iLXLwData 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 DudesElected at Convention ‘72Crazy Horses on Ventura HighwayKnights in White Satin Flapping in the Summer BreezeI’d Love You to Want My Ding Aling 

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_1977Data 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 HouseSwayin' to the DusicStrawberry Letter 23 is Signed Sealed DeliveredCatch Scratch Fever, Keep it Comin’ LoveJungle Love, the Greatest Love of AllSurfin’ USA, Float On and OnDon’t Worry Baby, Help is On the Way

Episode 93: The Week Ending July 29, 1978 Magnet and Steel, Stuff Like ThatWell 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_1978Data 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 DanceLife’s Been Good to King TutTwo Tickets on the Groove Line to the Rivers of BabylonMr. Blue Sky the Macho ManHopelessly Devoted to Booogie Oogie OogieSome 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_BwEThe 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 

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.htmlData 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=TJMQTHluoD4Ckad7Haskincast Loretta Swit Interview: https://shows.acast.com/64ec548b7e4b9200119ff2a0/episodes/110-loretta-swit-actress-mash-author-painter-animal-activist?

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/@themidnightspecialtvshowThe 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/64ec548b7e4b9200119ff2a0/67d9c247f48da98092205b77Deep 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 

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_1975Data 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 ImmigrantWalking in Rhythm, I Got Trampled UnderfootMy Chevy Van Got HijackedShoeshine Boy Made My Shoes Look Like a Shining StarRainy 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=

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_1976Data 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 MachineSilly Love MachineI’m All By Myself; So Come On OverDream On Dream WeaverHappy Music Makes Sara SmileSome 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= 

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_1973Data 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 WillieCrocodile Rocky Mountain HighKilling Me Softly with the Rolling StoneDueling Little WilliesTie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Space OddityDueling Dead SkunksCould It Be I’m Falling Off the Love TrainCook with Honey and Stir It UpSome 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

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_1972Data 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 KeyI’d Like to Teach the Black Dog to SingLet’s Stay Together, Without YouBang a Gong Down By the Lazy RiverSugar Daddy, Clean Up WomanFoot Stompin Music Got Me Feelin’ AlrightI’d Like to Teach the World to Bang a GongAnticipation of Hurting EachotherYou Look Like a Black Dog, Clean Up WomanSome 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