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Get ready for a blast from the past with the Back in Time Brothers, DJ Paulie and Brother Lou, on URL radio! This episode is packed with "Fun Songs of the 70s" and takes you on a nostalgic journey through the decade of groovy vibes.
Tune in to discover:
• Groovy Tunes & Their Stories:
    ◦ Dive into iconic tracks like Paper Lace's "The Night Chicago Died," a UK band's US #1 hit from 1974, known for its historical inaccuracies that even ticked off Mayor Richard Daley.
    ◦ Get down with Carl Douglas's "Kung Fu Fighting," a song inspired by kids fake-fighting at an arcade that surprisingly started as a B-side before becoming a #1 hit.
    ◦ Feel the "Uga Chaka" with Blue Swede's "Hooked on a Feeling," a #1 track in 1974 that added its signature vocal hook to BJ Thomas's original.
    ◦ Get funky with Wild Cherry's "Play That Funky Music," a song inspired by the Ohio Players' baseline, and hear about its famous Vanilla Ice cover controversy.
    ◦ Spell it out with The Bay City Rollers' "Saturday Night," a Scottish boy band's #1 hit that even inspired The Ramones.
    ◦ Explore the "hibity jibity" theme with songs like Starland Vocal Band's "Afternoon Delight" (a two-time Grammy winner from John Denver's former backup singers), Sammy Johns' "Chevy Van" (flipping the script on seduction), and The Raspberries' "Go All the Way" (featuring Eric Carmen and another #5 hit encouraging completion).
    ◦ Cruise along with War's "Low Rider," a song celebrating Latino culture and hydraulic cars, and Sniff 'n' the Tears' "Driver's Seat," a breakup song with a driving feel.
    ◦ Relive classic TV moments with Davy Jones' "Girl" from the iconic Brady Bunch episode and The Partridge Family's "I Think I Love You," a #1 hit that famously featured only David Cassidy and Shirley Jones on vocals, backed by the legendary Wrecking Crew.
• Hilarious "Busted" Criminal Stories: Hear about dimwitted schemes including a bank robber trying to withdraw money, a naked job applicant at a welding shop, a thief trapped in a locked car, and a blackjack winner with outstanding warrants.
• Random 70s Facts: Discover when the first Earth Day was celebrated, the invention of the computer mouse, 1970s household income and car prices, the premiere of Monday Night Football and All My Children, and the surprising word that won the 1970 National Spelling Bee: "Croissant".
• Iconic 70s Fads: Reminisce about popular drinks like the Tom Collins and Pina Colada, physical fads like 8-track tapes, cork pop guns, Daisy Dukes, dashboard hula girls, Pet Rocks, and Pong, and even bizarre trends like EST therapy.
• Outrageous "Bad Dates": Listen to listener-submitted stories of first dates gone wrong, from motorcycle accidents and "dined and dashed" meals to encounters with a widower whose wife wasn't buried yet, a neighbor's stabbing, and a date involving a stolen goat and a pyramid scheme.
• Personal Anecdotes: Enjoy "Jersey Tales" about driving and the infamous "North Dakota Story" involving a memorable party mishap with their friend Ahmad.
This episode is a journey through music, pop culture, and hilarious mishaps that will bring back great memories for many listeners. Don't miss out on the fun!
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