Episode #73 (Season 2, Episode 23) discusses songs #1560-#1541, as we inch closer and closer to the #1 song in Billboard History. Artists featured include:

| Janet Jackson
| More Janet Jackson
| Even More Janet Jackson
| Boston
| Frank Sinatra
| Toto
| The Rolling Stones
| Kodak Black

A nice array from all different eras, including a hit from the very first year of the Hot 100 (1958) and the very last year of the cutoff line (2022), and so many in-between. Including LOTS of Janet Jackson, 3 to be exact. We have what might be the greatest funk hit of the 1990's, and an 80's #1 classic that was re-made 20 years later into another classic. And some sweet sexy Barry White as dessert.

Our special segment is an In Memorium to the artists we've lost since this podcast countdown started, including the late great Dolly Parton.

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Episode #72 (Season 2, Episode 22) discusses songs #1580-#1561, as we inch closer and closer to the #1 song in Billboard History. Artists featured include:

| Daryl Hall & John Oates
| Janet Jackson
| Cyndi Lauper
| Red Hot Chili Peppers
| KC & the Sunshine Band
| Richard Marx
| Prince
| Heart

This is a HUGE set of songs for 80's lovers, including all of the big names like Prince, Heart and Cyndi Lauper. In that group includes our 2nd #1 hit from the 80's on this countdown, as they're gonna finally start trickling in. We have a very fun coincidence involving one of the great 70's bands in Billboard History, and one of the great alternative 90's hits from one of the most popular alternative bands of all time. 17 of the 20 songs in this set are between the years 1977-1994 so if it's your time period, you're going to love this.

We spend our special segment 21st Century Pop Music and how it compares to 20th Century Pop Music, both in its content and its chart making history. Wonderful commentary from our listeners on this topic.

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Episode #71 (Season 2, Episode 21) discusses songs #1600-#1581, as we inch closer and closer to the #1 song in Billboard History. Artists featured include:

| The Rolling Stones
| Creedence Clearwater Revival
| Blood, Sweat & Tears
| The Doors
| Johnny Cash
| Joe Jackson
| Pointer Sisters
| Bruce Springsteen

If you are a classic rock fan, this might be the greatest podcast episode of them all. A lineup featuring the greatest hit of CCR's career, of Blood, Sweat & Tears' career, of Johnny Cash's career, and of Tom Jones' career. The 80's make a generous appearance as well, with the Boss's first 80's hit and one of Cher's last 80's hit. A wonderful 60's rock medley, some teen idol sensations, and a fantastic tune played in the soundtrack of an Eddie Murphy classic film. And so many wonderful musical and chart nuggets and tidbits.

We spend our special segment on my favorite year of the rock era, 1969. Interesting facts and commentary, and lots of great listener responses to the question: What is your favorite song from that signature year? Come join the fun!!

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