70s Weekly Countdown with Mark and Pete

Let’s face it, nobody want you when you’re down an out. During those times, you just want some sunshine on your shoulders, you’re looking for love, someone to look at you with bright eyes and say “He’s the one”. I remember walking in the green grass with my sweet tattooed lady, unlike anyone else, you really got me. I would have never guessed you’d leave me for the railroad man. The good news is we’ve got some good rocking tonight. The music from Episode 60 of The Midnight Special, will rock the nation far and wide. It will shake the grave and make the cradle rock. Link to The Midnight Special Episode: https://youtu.be/BuD0V_r09HE?si=kjoCfiTFzoCPtrL9Link to The Deep Purple Podcast (featuring John and Nate): https://deeppurplepodcast.com/The 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:Good Cradle Rockin’ TonightMy Sweet Tatoo’d LadyRailroad Man, He’s the One. Things we talked about in the show:Scott Haskin’s Website / Podcast: https://www.scotthaskin.com/Moondance - Van Morrison, Dr John, George Benson, Santana, Etta James, and Tom Scott : https://youtu.be/0Uv9-L1AXSY?si=g02I_E0kL3MGgLSk

My sweet lord we found it impossible not to love the music from the Billboard Top 40 from the week of February 20, 1971. Link to a listing of the songs in this week’s episode: https://top40weekly.com/1971-all-charts/#US_Top_40_Singles_Week_Ending_20th_February_1971The 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:Proud Mary, Me, and Bobby McGeeMr. Bojangles; We Gotta Get You a WomanFor all We Know, It’s ImpossibleWatching Scotty Grow One Bad AppleProud Mary; She’s a LadyThings we talked about in the show:Scott Haskin’s Website / Podcast: https://www.scotthaskin.com/The Deep Purple Podcast: https://deeppurplepodcast.com/

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_1979The 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 Was Made for Dancing to the New York GrooveThe Soul Man I’ll Never BeBaby I’m Burnin’, but I Will Survive the FireHey 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 

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=34E8-0J5rtTKj5DFThe Boneless Podcasting Network: https://goboneless.lovable.app/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNK9G9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFCOFFUdWQ2Q3c1WDk5SGZnAR6CXGGEhN4i3JS0ICCT2NZw4_cc2wCO8o4wooPiBGlZhUGIR1y8bG1fQHt7tQ_aem_jFAp4YBBW1S0DD-s1iLXLw

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 

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