Rock Bottom! Lowest Hits of ‘76

Rock Bottom! Lowest Hits of ‘76

Author: David Yas & Michael ”Milt” Wolfe July 3, 2026 Duration: 1:16:55
Dave and Milt announce a listener survey to vote on a new “substitution” Top 10 for the July 10, 1976 chart as part of their bicentennial-week trilogy, sharing shout-outs (including a Spotify playlist by Jason Hedman) and an email from Richard Holmes in Hawaii. For this episode they instead count up the Billboard Hot 100 “bottom 10” (positions 91–100) for that week, discussing each track’s background: Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr.’s “I Hope We Get to Love in Time,” John Handy’s jazz crossover “Hard Work,” Eagles-adjacent Fool’s Gold “Rain Oh Rain,” The Outlaws’ CB-themed “Breaker, Breaker,” Donna Valery’s “Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” The Isley Brothers’ “Who Loves You Better,” Bill Cosby’s Barry White parody “Yes, Yes, Yes,” DJ Rogers’ “Say You Love Me,” Michel Polnareff’s film theme “Lipstick,” and Henry Gross’s dog tribute “Shannon,” tying it to Casey Kasem’s infamous “Snuggles” outtake.   SURVEY! HELP US RE-DO THE TOP 10 FOR THIS WEEK IN 1976 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S2C3GRM   Topics 00:55 Listener Survey Trilogy 03:51 Shoutouts and Hawaii Email 06:47 Bottom 10 Concept Setup 10:12 No 91 McCoo and Davis 19:34 No 92 John Handy Funk Jazz 25:54 No 93 Fool's Gold Eagles Vibes 31:22 No 94 Outlaws CB Craze 38:49 No 95 Dana Valery Cover 41:36 Whats My Line Clip 44:04 Donna Valerie Debrief 44:42 Isley Brothers At 96 47:03 Lyrics Guessing Game 48:29 Cosby Parody Unease 53:17 DJ Rogers Soul Ballad 57:27 Lipstick Movie Theme 01:04:16 Shannon And Snuggles 01:12:23 Recap 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
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