Dave and Milt explore the top 10 Billboard hits of December 8, 1990. They critique and analyze tracks from icons like Madonna, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, and more obscure artists like Stevie B. The duo also delve into music history, dissecting samples and the origins of notable tracks. The episode features a fun limerick quiz on songs with 'time' in the title and leads to surprising conclusions about the week's biggest hits. A particularly contentious discussion wraps up with Dave and Milt differing on the final rankings, culminating in an unexpected verdict for the week's music quality.
Topics
01:31 Listener Feedback and Shoutouts
12:28 Top 10 Songs of December 8th, 1990
19:52 Madonna's 'Justify My Love'
30:29 Suzanne Vega's 'Tom's Diner' Remix
39:10 UB40's 'The Way You Do the Things You Do'
42:23 Debating the Merits of Cover Songs
43:45 Rodent Troubles and Heroic Deeds
46:43 Nostalgia and Music Trivia
47:56 Wilson Phillips and Music Royalties
53:15 Groove is in the Heart: A Deep Dive
01:04:16 Mariah Carey's Ballads and Yacht Rock
01:20:19 A Heartfelt Tribute
01:21:29 The Ballad Rule
01:22:10 Karaoke and Iconic Songs
01:24:03 Tattoo Mishaps
01:26:19 Bette Midler's Ballads
01:32:23 Whitney Houston's Evolution
01:41:42 The Postman Song
01:44:24 Recap and Reflections
01:58:30 Final Thoughts and Fun
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