The Greatest Duets of All Time

The Greatest Duets of All Time

Author: David Yas & Michael ”Milt” Wolfe November 7, 2025 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 memories, both yours and mine.From the gems underplayed,To the legends they made,Each chorus a perfect design. Then came a fast lightning round—More duets, more magic they found!With laughter and cheer,They wrapped up the year,In sweet, two-part harmony sound. 🎙️   topics 00:59:10 Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson — Say Say Say 01:00:05 Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper — Shallow 01:01:20 Barbra Streisand & Barry Gibb — Guilty 01:02:10 Johnny Cash & June Carter — Jackson 01:03:05 Michael Jackson & Janet Jackson — Jam (Heavy D cameo love) 01:04:05 David Bowie & Bing Crosby — Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy (improbable and perfect) 01:05:10 Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell — Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing 01:05:45 Natalie Cole (with Dad) — Unforgettable (goosebumps/AI-free tears) 01:06:15 Stevie Nicks & Don Henley — Leather and Lace (this was the wedding duet!) 01:07:00 JAY-Z & Alicia Keys — Empire State of Mind (NY anthem; Boston politely nods) 01:09:00 The Jacksons & Mick Jagger — State of Shock (Freddie demo rabbit hole unlocked) 01:11:00 Don Henley & Axl Rose — I Will Not Go Quietly (this pairing weirdly slaps) 01:14:00 Kenny Loggins & Steve Perry — Don’t Fight It (ambiguously great duo) The Official Top 10 (ranked) Queen & David Bowie — Under Pressure Stevie Nicks & Tom Petty — Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around Barbra Streisand & Neil Diamond — You Don’t Bring Me Flowers Meat Loaf & Ellen Foley — Paradise by the Dashboard Light Tina Turner & Bryan Adams — It’s Only Love Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell — Ain’t No Mountain High Enough John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John — You’re The One That I Want Elton John & Kiki Dee — Don’t Go Breaking My Heart Philip Bailey & Phil Collins — Easy Lover Kenny Loggins & Stevie Nicks — Whenever I Call You “Friend” Running bits & quotables “This podcast is a duet. End of list.” “You don’t bring me McDonald’s Diet Coke anymore. It’s over.” “Nerds Gummy Clusters: the Reese’s Cup of candy collabs.” “Grease’s flying car? My only note: call the tower.” Homework for Time Travelers Hit us with your missing duets (yes, we know, Endless Love fans). Nominate a “Worst Duets Ever” for the inevitable roast episode. If you have the Freddie + MJ ‘State of Shock’ demo link, share it. We’re already halfway down that rabbit hole. Keep the harmony coming Email: Top10TimeMachine@gmail.com Site: TimeMachinePod.com (updated every time we post; still rocking the cheese-fries photo)  

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
Do You Know Where You Are? You're in 1988, Baby! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:54:02
Fire up the flux capacitor, because this episode of Past Tens: The Top 10 Time Machine drops Dave and Milt straight into December 1988—a moment in pop history when power ballads were mandatory, New Jack Swing was kicking…
Duran Duran, Fountains of Wayne: The Starter Kit [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:29:51
On this very special episode of Past Tens, your beloved hosts — one recovering from surgery, the other recovering from life — roll out something brand new: The Starter Kit. Think of it as the musical tasting menu nobody…
70s/80s Trash TV! The Battle of the Network Stars [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:43:13
Ladies and gentlemen, what you are about to experience is nothing less than a rollicking romp through the gilded pantheon of televised tomfoolery! In this extraordinary edition of “Past Tens: The Top 10 Time Machine,” yo…
Ultimate 1980s Music Trivia! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:48
Just when you think you know the answers to 80s music trivia, we start changing the questions. Here you go, Machiners. 5 rounds. 5 questions each round. Choose wisely.
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…
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…