Dave and Milt, alongside special guests Anton and Joy, dive into the 1984 music scene by conducting a fantasy draft of the best albums from that year. The lively discussion highlights major albums like Prince's 'Purple Rain', Van Halen's '1984', Bruce Springsteen's 'Born in the USA', and Madonna's 'Like a Virgin'. The guests add their unique picks including Bryan Adams' 'Reckless', Talking Heads' 'Stop Making Sense', and Stevie Ray Vaughan's 'Couldn't Stand the Weather'. This engaging episode revisits iconic music and memories from a landmark year in music history.
Topics
01:01 SNL Reunion and 80s Nostalgia
04:44 Rock Fantasy Draft 1984 Begins
06:05 Introducing the Guests
14:01 Drafting the Top Albums of 1984
49:14 Unexpected Choices and Musical Surprises
49:46 Teen Favorites and Canadian Rock
51:31 Concert Stories and Nostalgia
52:54 The Evolution of Music Listening
54:07 Talking Heads and Avant-Garde Music
58:36 The Pretenders and Rock Legends
01:02:30 Michael Jackson's Billie Jean revelation
01:03:50 Run DMC and the Birth of Hip Hop
01:08:47 Tina Turner's Iconic Comeback
01:11:02 Reflecting on 1984's Musical Titans
01:13:25 The Who's Last Live Album
01:16:51 The Cars' Heartbeat City
01:22:22 Spinal Tap's Parody Perfection
01:26:06 Footloose Soundtrack and 80s Dance
01:29:19 REM's College Rock Anthem
01:34:20 Queen's Comeback with 'The Works'
01:35:48 Live Aid and Queen's Iconic Performance
01:37:09 Round 5 Begins: High Fives and Music Trivia
01:38:41 Don Henley's 'Building the Perfect Beast'
01:43:17 The Smiths' Debut Album
01:46:07 Wham! and the Pop Sensation of 1984
01:50:21 Duran Duran's Live Album
01:53:23 Final Round: The Go-Go's and Chicago
02:00:08 Stevie Ray Vaughan and Morris Day
02:06:14 Draft Recap and Final Thoughts
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