Hits of 1984: Here Comes the Rock Again

Hits of 1984: Here Comes the Rock Again

Author: David Yas & Michael ”Milt” Wolfe March 13, 2026 Duration: 1:57:17
Dave and Milt jump into the Billboard Rock Tracks chart for the week ending March 10, 1984. They set the scene with Splash, Dallas, and Ed Koch’s Mayor, then count down the rock top 10: Yes “Leave It,” Van Halen “Panama,” Eurythmics “Here Comes the Rain Again,” Pretenders “Middle of the Road,” John Lennon “Nobody Told Me,” 38 Special “Back Where You Belong,” Kenny Loggins “Footloose,” Manfred Mann’s Earth Band “Runner,” Christine McVie “Got a Hold on Me,” and Van Halen “Jump.” They debate best song (leaning “Panama”), run a “back” title lightning quiz, and do substitutions: Milt swaps out “Runner” for Genesis “It’s Gonna Get Better,” while Dave replaces 38 Special with Genesis “Illegal Alien,” noting its later embarrassment.    Topics 00:00 Cold Open Chaos 00:22 Welcome To Past Tens 00:48 McDonalds CEO Big Arch 02:51 Listener Shoutouts 05:42 Susanna Hoffs Meetup 08:04 Time Jump To 1984 08:50 Rock Charts Explained 10:21 Spinal Tap And Oscars 13:27 This Week In 1984 16:16 Number 10 Yes Leave It 21:31 A Cappella Tangent 26:07 Number 9 Van Halen Panama 30:34 DLR Aging And Legacy 36:58 Number 8 Eurythmics 39:59 Crude Banter Reset 40:49 Here Comes the Rain Again 42:06 Depression and Meaning 43:04 Middle of the Road 45:05 Pretenders Backstory 51:19 Lennon Nobody Told Me 54:54 AI Hallucination Rant 56:43 Pluribus Turkish Cover 01:00:00 38 Special Back Where 01:05:54 Back Title Quiz 01:14:17 Footloose Hall Debate 01:18:01 Genre Wars and Prince 01:18:57 Kenny Loggins Case 01:20:30 Footloose Fame Burden 01:22:24 Runner Eighties Excess 01:26:55 Christine McVie Spotlight 01:32:20 Jump and Van Halen 01:37:18 Triple Jump Mashup 01:39:17 Winners and Recap 01:41:49 Substitution and Wilhelm 01:43:46 Genesis Deep Cuts 01:47:30 Illegal Alien Debate 01:52:50 Time Machine Verdict 01:54:51 Wrap Up and Farewell

For anyone who’s ever argued about a one-hit wonder or wondered what exactly made a chart-topper tick, there’s PAST 10s: A Top 10 Time Machine-Music of the 70s, 80s and More. Hosts Michael “Milt” Wolfe and David Yas don’t just play the hits; they dig into the actual top ten lists from decades past, serving up a blend of nostalgia and fresh commentary. Each episode is a deep dive into a specific chart, breaking down not just the winners but the curious also-rans and genuine oddities that shared the space. You’ll hear them analyze everything from the undeniable classics to those “how did that get there?” moments, all with a sense of camaraderie and genuine curiosity. While the core of the podcast revolves around the music of the 1970s and 1980s, they happily venture into the 90s and other eras, applying the same formula to themed lists like the greatest cover songs, iconic TV themes, and memorable movie soundtracks. It’s less a lecture and more like eavesdropping on a great conversation between two knowledgeable friends who love to unpack the stories behind the songs. The result is a consistently engaging listen that might make you revisit your old playlists with a new appreciation. Tune in for a weekly dose of musical archaeology that’s as much about the cultural context as it is about the melody.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

PAST 10s: A Top 10 Time Machine - Music of the 70s, 80s and More
Podcast Episodes
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Duration: 1:29:51
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Duration: 31:48
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Hits of 1981: Getting Physical [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:01:24
Strap in, Time Travelers — Dave and Milt are firing up the chart-powered DeLorean and punching in the week of November 21, 1981, a glorious moment when MTV was still shiny and new, Hall & Oates ruled with feathered fists…
The Greatest Duets of All Time [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:06
There once were two hosts, Milt and Dave, Whose duets made the time charts behave. From Loggins and Nicks, To Bowie’s slick mix, They delivered the hits that we crave. They told tales of songs that still shine,Shared mem…
1990 Tunes: When Ice Was Cool [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:54:42
Strap in, time travelers — Dave and Milt are firing up the Time Machine and heading straight back to a world of ripped jeans, Aqua Net, and questionable rap credibility. It’s November 3, 1990, and the Billboard Top 10 is…
Remembering MTV’s Remote Control! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:46
Dave and Milt reminisce about MTV's cultural impact following the announcement of its shutdown after 44 years. They share personal stories and memories from appearing on the classic MTV game show 'Remote Control.' Dave a…
The 1973 Albums Draft [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:48:32
Fire up the time machine, because Dave and Milt are cranking it to 1973—the year rock gods walked among us. Joined by fellow music geeks Scott Ziegler and David Kaufer, the crew dives headfirst into a snake draft of pure…
1980s Albums:Time to Play the Game [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:46:45
Strap in, Time Travelers—because this week on Past Tens: The Top 10 Time Machine, Dave and the Chartmeister himself, Milt, are punching the flux capacitor back to October 18, 1980. That’s right: the hair was feathered, t…