The Billboard Hot 100 Series - Our Top Five Favorites from the Year We Saw Our 1st Concerts

The Top Five Podcast

In this episode of the 'Top Five' podcast, hosts Kris McPeak and Annie Pruitt dive into their favorite Billboard Top 5 hits from the years they attended their first concerts. Kris recounts her experience from 1978, including memories of her Shaun Cassidy concert, while Annie reflects on her 1987 Kenny Loggins concert. They share a mix of songs from iconic artists like Queen, Madonna, Bon Jovi, and Huey Lewis, highlighting how these tracks have influenced their lives and maintained relevance in pop culture. Join the hosts for a nostalgic trip through the music that defined these pivotal years.

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00:00 Welcome to the Top Five Podcast

01:21 Introducing the Billboard Hot 100 Series

02:33 First Concert Memories: Kenny Loggins and Sean Cassidy

04:12 Top 5 Songs from Our First Concert Year

04:24 Dolly Parton's Pop Crossover and White Snake's Iconic Hit

07:49 Disco Divas and Queen's Rock Anthems

14:20 Huey Lewis and the News: Pop Culture Impact

17:54 Copyright Rights and Disagreements

18:57 Karaoke Favorites: You Light Up My Life

20:17 Madonna's La Isla Bonita

22:32 Linda Ronstadt's It's So Easy

25:13 Tiffany's I Think We're Alone Now

27:13 Sean Cassidy's Hey Deanie

30:18 Bon Jovi's Rock Anthems

33:01 Recap and Closing Remarks