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Soakin' in the 70's

Each week brothers Jeff and Scott Christensen address the question, "Was the 70's the best decade for music?" It's always a lively and engaging dialogue with each brother bringing a different and unique perspective. Tune in to hear some opinions and great music.

In any week you might hear a deep dive on a band/artist (such as Eric Clapton). Or a discussion of a style of music (Yacht Rock). Or maybe a discussion on who should be (or shouldn't be) in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Plus-each episode highlights a 70's song from a One Hit Wonder and a movie soundtrack.

Jeff's perspective comes from that of a semi-pro musician, i.e. someone who gets paid to play...sometimes. He's started playing sax in the 70's and harmonica in the 90's and has played in bands ever since -- lot's of 70's music -- they even let him sing once in a while. As a denizen of the local open jam scene, Jeff is constantly playing with a variety of musicians and styles. He combines this perspective with the desire to pin down what makes a song good and then he molds it into a well formed, yet somehow dubious, opinion. He awaits your reaction from western Chicagoland - go ahead, email him at jeff@soakininthe70s.com.

Scott's musical claim to fame is he worked in a record store in the 70's and wrote record reviews for his high school newspaper. Okay... not so impressive. He read every Rolling Stone and Circus magazine cover to cover in the 70's. Also, not impressive. But he did win over $50,000 in 70's Music Jeopardy. (That's a lie.) In all seriousness, Scott is a retired financial planner who loves rock music and has many opinions about it. He resides in New Hampshire. He would love to hear from you at scott@soakininthe70s.com.

We are currently looking for advertisers and/or sponsors. As you'll hear in the first few episodes, we can pump your product! It helps if the product is any good, though.

Topics and guest ideas are always welcome!

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Club 27

Club 27

2026-01-1452:11

Soakin’ in The Club 27Soakin’ in the 70’s Ep. 38(Release date 1/14/2026) Do you like Soakin’ in the 70’s?Please share it with someone you know loves music! We are trying to pump up our followers. Need some Soakin' in the 70's swag to impress your friends? Check this out: soakininthe70s.threadless.comSpotify playlist of songs featured in show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4aWudVFUlbDcPuhMAaEdk9?si=KTRHy7NrQ1StVkdaO1A4NA&pi=VsxwU8mdQBmXNJeff's best seller:Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/Thanks as always to our crack producer Justin McIsaac!
Soakin' in George & Ringo!Guest appearance by Beatles savant John Bator.Soakin' in the 70's Episode 37George Harrison & Ringo Starr in the 70'sA question from the show...Barbara Bach was the Bond girl in The Spy Who Loved Me.Spotify playlist of songs featured in the show:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6eRo3TBkukmAvHzjnHwTpl?si=_8q6Tt89T6ykMpziCVa7_A&pi=WvOrR028SUmTuJeff's book:Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/
Soakin' in Disco

Soakin' in Disco

2025-12-3155:53

Soakin’ in DiscoSoakin’ in the 70’s Ep. 36(Release date 12/31/2025) Do you like Soakin’ in the 70’s?Please share it with someone you know loves music! Do you love Soakin’ in the 70’s?Please share it with 2 people! Spotify playlist of songs featured in show:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2eSOU1bw4N3aeDuypVt0JM?si=D4oGvvFlRkmgZAOg9Ts4fg&pi=lWNWxWiLStS_d Jeff's best seller:Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/Notes here
Soakin’ in The Rolling Stones Pt. 2Soakin’ in the 70’s Ep. 35(Release date 12/24/2025)Do you like Soakin’ in the 70’s?Please share it with someone you know who loves music!Do you love Soakin’ in the 70’s?Please share it with 2 people!Kathy Christensen’s article from Esquire magazine that mentions Keith Richards:https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/interviews/a1831/esq0104-jan-two/(this is some hysterical stuff so if you read one thing today make it this)Correction!There was this discussion when we were talking about Shattered that we mention Devo. Scott started singing Pulled Up by the Talking Heads. Hey-go easy on him. Everybody makes a mistake now and then.Spotify playlist of songs featured in show: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QN4UduH0slHvVFwZuxImv?si=nxFdoy-PQ5io-_l7nxHWAw&pi=cfNvFspXSAaf2A question raised during show…Mick played harmonica on their cover of Mannish Boy from the Love You Live album.Jeff's best seller:Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/
Soakin’ in The Rolling StonesSoakin’ in the 70’s Ep. 34How high are The Rolling Stones on your list of favorite bands?Spotify playlist of songs featured in show:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QN4UduH0slHvVFwZuxImv?si=Neyei5aoTRew9gXV14HpyQ&pi=1GZqI75gRx6VWJeff’s Recs1. Howlin’ Wolf London Sessions, 1971 https://open.spotify.com/album/0Ja5leAzA5UZPhQC07U10l?si=PEvw5noSSn6aIQr-n7fU4Q2. Musicolet phone appNeed a gift for someone on your list? Jeff's book:Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/Jeff’s upcoming schedule:12/21/25 – Moby Dead Live at Even Flow, Geneva IL 2-5 pm
Soakin’ in Christmas MusicGreat holiday tunes from the 70’sSoakin’ in the 70’s Ep. 33Hey Scott! The song from The Pretenders is called 2000 Miles, not 1000 miles or 10,000 miles.Mandatory watching! From 1977. YouTubeBing Crosby, David Bowie - Peace On Earth / Little Drummer BoyNot mandatory watching, but still very cool. Greg Lake of Emerson, Lake & Palmer with Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull at some beautiful church in EnglandI believe in Father Christmas - Greg Lake - Ian AndersonSpotify playlist of songs featured in show:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5UsgZkHsbxxdQpW7uXZvNj?si=Xfb69pYwQNWc1SpHqEPXtw&pi=ACZDzDluTemgwHave you been searching for a great Spotify playlist for that holiday party? Here’s 6 hours of finely curated tunes.https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5BrW993KwMGCQgWKOtjVjS?si=NEuXoqxmR7SWY2VfqIoSQg&pi=kOnV19YyRDaLHNeed a gift for someone on your list? Jeff's book:Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/Jeff’s upcoming schedule:12/21/25 – Moby Dead Live at Even Flow, Geneva IL 2-5 pm
Soakin’ in the 70’s Episode 32.Your Concert Stories, Pt. 2 Spotify playlist of songs that we highlighted in the show:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3rFy9YUhl71acMOwLf6S73?si=FlpCcan5T_6CsJynN7iAcA&pi=HeFLgRSyTGaDx Thanks to our live/in-person storytellers:John BatorKurt BinderKathy ChristensenClaire CollinsPaul LeydenAl Toby Thanks to our remote storytellers:Brian HaywardQuinn HoganTom Inzinga PLEASE WATCH!John Bator spoke of John & Yoko on Mike Douglas show with Chuck Berry https://youtu.be/ibh4YYwlCPA?si=dXhFnAApnGLLi7m8
This is a show about live shows recorded with a live audience and people telling stories about their own live concert experiences - the venues, the sounds, the hijinks and the surprises.Special thanks to our hostHawthorne's Backyard Bar & Grill1200 W. Hawthorne Lane - West Chicago, ILThe show was recorded here before a live audience on November 10th, 2025.And special thanks to our guest storytellersIt's a long show and if you are only here for the guest storytelling, here are the times they begin: Dan Miller (5:15), Brian Travilla (11:42), Mike Bird (26:22), Jerry (42:45), Howard Russo (53:14) and Kevin Riordan (1:12:15)Upcoming EventsJeff's Next Gig:Sunday 12/21/25 2-5pm - Moby Dead "Grateful Sunday" at Even Flow in Geneva, ILBrian Travilla (Guest #2) Next Gig:Wednesday 11/26/25 - Completely Dead at Old Towne Pub Wasco, IL - 8pm-ish?
Soakin’ David Bowie.Featuring our friend Don (Heir Fludsen) Flood.Soakin’ in the 70’s Show Notes: Episode 30.David Bowie Spotify playlist of 51 songs finely curated by Don:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2FurGMjCMEBvEXp51xgEE8?si=kyJwX5szQkKCtJB-kbMufw&pi=RSzJ4ph_QHiStPublisher page for Don’s new book “Inside Palm Springs”:Vendome Press | High Quality Book Publishing – Vendome Press | GlobalJeff's book:Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/Jeff’s upcoming schedule:Moby Dead: Grateful Sunday's at Even Flow in Geneva ILSunday 11/23/25 2-5 pmSunday 12/21/25 2-5 pmThank you for joining us Don!And thanks to Justin McIsaac for his technical/production prowess!
Soakin’ in Country. Featuring Larry Newton!Soakin’ in the 70’s Show Notes: Episode 29. Our Spotify playlist of songs from this show:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7zawDeqCzHqJGfU12oEzno?si=8Zkly9K-Qi2xZ3DlrU-WtQ&pi=hlpK5Cm1SSeAF To our friends:Thank you to Larry Newton for sharing your wisdom, knowledge and insight on country music!As always-thanks to Justin McIsaac for his production expertise!And get well wishes to superfan Nancy Hannula! Check this out on songs…Roud Folk Song Index - Wikipedia What’s the album that Nitty Gritty Dirt Band recorded that we discussed?Will the Circle Be Unbroken (album) - Wikipedia Thanks to Loretta Lynn’s song The Pill we wanted to learn more about Birth Control Pills:No idea of the credibility of this source… A Brief History of the Birth Control Pill. FDA approved them in 1960. Jeff's book:Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/ Jeff’s upcoming schedule:11/15/25 – Moby Dead live at Soul Studio Batavia IL11/23/25 – Moby Dead Live at Even Flow, Geneva IL 2-5 pm12/21/25 – Moby Dead Live at Even Flow, Geneva IL 2-5 pm
Soakin’ in Rush.Soakin’ in the 70’s Show Notes: Episode 28. Our Spotify playlist of songs from this show:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0NeO3I3jrKeEAgX3aWwJW3?si=J36rtwd6TViNFHkq-qPWBQ&pi=2MvoVJLiT7KXDJeff rec:Marco Polo series on Netflix. Or did he say Marco Porno?Scott rec:Finding My Way-Rush movie. On Prime Video.Jeff's book:Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/ Jeff’s upcoming schedule:11/5/25 - Speaking at Soul Studio – Tuesday 7pm – Tickets on Event Bright11/10/25 – Soakin’ Live at Hawthorne’s11/15/25 – Moby Dead live at Soul Studio Batavia IL11/23/25 – Moby Dead Live at Even Flow, Geneva IL 2-5 pm12/21/25 – Moby Dead Live at Even Flow, Geneva IL 2-5 pmNotes go here
Soakin’ in Halloween Spookiness.Soakin’ in the 70’s Show Notes: Episode 27.Our Spotify playlist of songs from this show:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/62lJxvYCoTTkbx4bS9CSMJ?si=PiI_jZ0rTBuHQckWcE9drw&pi=JoBmJvE4SZmj0Rush’s Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee announcement on 2026 tourhttps://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?&q=alex+lifeson+geddy+lee+tour+announcement+2025&&mid=14C04AB844BAF33938B314C04AB844BAF33938B3&&FORM=VRDGARWho was sax player on Excitable Boy?Well known session musician Jim Gordon.Jeff's book:Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/Jeff’s upcoming schedule:10/31/25 – Friday - The Collective at Pub Maple Park – Costume Party11/1/25 - Book Signing at Geneva Public Library –1-4 pm11/1/25 – Saturday - 2 Car Garage at Twisted Fe Studios – 7 pm – Food Truck11/10/25 – Soakin’ Live at Hawthorne’s11/12/25 - Procrastination 101 at Soul Studio – Wednesday 7 pm – Tickets on Event Bright11/15/25 – Moby Dead live at Soul Studio Batavia IL 7:30-10:3011/23/25 – Moby Dead Live at Even Flow, Geneva IL 2-5 pm12/21/25 – Moby Dead Live at Even Flow, Geneva IL 2-5 pm
Springsteen in the 70’s.Soakin’ in the 70’s Show Notes: Episode 26.Our Spotify playlist of songs from this show:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/69A9c0LEjBAk8xeKJ65Upd?si=EQHUqysGTGS_dtD8CBqmgQ&pi=fAq8dkHOSgOJ7Bruce had 4 great albums in the 70’s, but want to know some of Scott’s favorite Bruce albums after the 70’s?The River, 1980The Rising, 2002The Seeger Sessions, 2005Wrecking Ball, 2012Want to be on our email list reminding you of the show every Wednesday?Soakin’ in the 70’s - Soakin' In The 70'sAdd friends too!Chicago Wedding Band Recommendation:www.felixandfingers.comJeff's book:Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/Jeff’s upcoming schedule:10/31/25 – Friday - The Collective at Pub Maple Park – Costume Party11/1/25 - Book Signing at Geneva Public Library –1-4 pm11/1/25 – Saturday - 2 Car Garage at Twisted Fe Studios – 7 pm – Food Truck11/10/25 – Soakin’ Live at Hawthorne’s - Doors open at 5 pm, Recording at 6:30pm11/12/25 - Procrastinomics 101 at Soul Studio – Wednesday 7 pm - DATE CHANGE11/23/25 - Moby Dead at Even Flow - 2-5 pm - Grateful Sunday!
Grab Bag! Great songs that we love.Soakin’ in the 70’s Show Notes: Episode 24.Our Spotify playlist of songs from this show:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/54lFQO1hObjbIWy5AGRPO4?si=CeL96hhNS-qrj_cGnwqtgg&pi=aC28IeQMTESeGLyrics of Tom Waits “Step Right Up”Tom Waits – Step Right Up Lyrics | Genius LyricsJeff's book:Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/Jeff’s upcoming schedule:10/31/25 – Friday - The Collective at Pub Maple Park – Costume Party11/1/25 - Book Signing at Geneva Public Library –1-4pm11/1/25 – Saturday - 2 Car Garage at Twisted Fe Studios – 8pm? – Food Truck?11/10/25 – Soakin’ Live at Hawthorne’s - Doors open at 5pm, Recording at 6:30pm11/12/25 - Procrastinomics 101 at Soul Studio – Wednesday 7pm - DATE CHANGE11/23/25 - Moby Dead at Even Flow - 2-5pm - Grateful Sunday!
Episode 24 Bob Marley

Episode 24 Bob Marley

2025-10-0856:26

Bob Marley-Reggae King of the 1970’sSoakin’ in the 70’s Show Notes: Episode 24.Our spotify playlist of songs from this show:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2MjoCvp2i4lMHRV1PyvcRv?si=2w-I9lXnTzeVFmahzeRGvg&pi=Yq1HZIr1SOKP_As always, thank you to our producer Justin McIsaac.Future show we need help with-your favorite 1970’s concert memories:Send us your recollections: admin@soakininthe70s.com.Our “One Hit Wonder” this weekPretty impressive ratio: 221:1 on Spotify. It represents the number of plays of their hit song plays versus their second most popular song.Skanking is not a dirty word. It is a dance.Skank (dance) - WikipediaAnd what is Rastafarianism again?Rastafari | History, Beliefs, & Facts | BritannicaDocumentary on Marley assassination attemptReMastered: Who Shot the Sheriff? - WikipediaHow many Marley albums made the Rolling Stone list of top 500 albums of all time?3, but really 2. Legend #48; Exodus (#77); Catch a Fire (#140). But Legend doesn’t really count because it is a greatest hits compiliation.Significant quote from Jeff in this show:“I don’t think I want to clean the house to that song.” Referencing Turn Your Lights Down Low.Discography of Marley’s 1970’s albums:Soul Rebels, 1970Soul Revelation Part 2, 1971The Best of the Wailers, 1971Catch a Fire, 1973Burnin’, 1973Natty Dread, 1974Rastaman Vibration, 1976Exodus, 1977Kaya, 1978Survival, 1979Jeff's book:Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/Jeff’s upcoming schedule:10/31/25 – Friday - The Collective at Pub Maple Park – Costume Party11/1/25 - Book Signing at Geneva Public Library –1-4pm11/1/25 – Saturday - 2 Car Garage at Twisted Fe Studios – 8pm? – Food Truck?11/10/25 – Soakin’ Live at Hawthorne’s - Doors open at 5pm, Recording at 6:30pm11/12/25 - Procrastinomics 101 at Soul Studio – Wednesday 7pm - DATE CHANGE11/23/25 - Moby Dead at Even Flow - 2-5pm - Grateful Sunday!
Boston vs. Chicago-Which city wins best music of the 1970’s? Soakin’ in the 70’s Show Notes: Episode 23. Scott and Jeff battle it out representing their respective cities. Who wins? And which other cities should we enter into future challenges? Spotify playlist of songs from the show https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7fV6RfjOZwayEiIyLet3fQ?si=srrYQvj7T2i6eY1LJ7WI_Q&pi=HVkP6-m3Q82Sd Hey producer Justin! Scott loves you man, but Aerosmith is not a New Hampshire band! Note to Jeff: Though their original name was Climax Chicago Blues Band, Climax Blues Band was from Stafford, England. 3945 miles (6348 kilometers) away. Our “One Hit Wonder” this week Big ratio…435:1 on Spotify. It represents the number of plays of their hit song plays versus their second most popular song. A name to know In the show, Jeff mentions Alan Lomax. Alan Lomax – Wikipedia. He was a famed ethnomusicologist who recorded and documented many folk and blues artists. Future show we need help with-your favorite 1970’s concert memories: Send us your recollections: admin@soakininthe70s.com. Jeff's book: Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/
Queen Soakin’ in the 70’s Show Notes: Episode 22. Spotify playlist of songs from the show https://open.spotify.com/playlist/185ByNREBUQi6EFyk81yiN?si=Lkk8GFu9SMW2qWkOXNHKMA&pi=R7g5SNgrRIOri Future show we need help with-your favorite 1970’s concert memories: Send us your recollections: admin@soakininthe70s.com A show highlight is Jeff’s reaction to Scott’s suggestion of the One Hit Wonder as possibly the first Yacht Rock song. Clip of Aunt Bea with Briscoe Darling from Andy Griffith show Andy Griffith - Low and Lonely (pretty funny) Queen Rock Montreal 1981 (Full) - YouTube Happiest song list 1. "Don’t Stop Me Now" // Queen 2. "Dancing Queen" // ABBA 3. "Good Vibrations" // The Beach Boys 4. "Uptown Girl" // Billy Joel 5. "Eye of the Tiger" // Survivor 6. "I'm a Believer" // The Monkees 7. "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" // Cyndi Lauper 8. "Livin' on a Prayer" // Bon Jovi 9. "I Will Survive" // Gloria Gaynor 10. "Walking on Sunshine" // Katrina and the Waves Jeff's book: Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/
Our mom Colleen’s 89th Birthday Soakin’ in the 70’s Show Notes: Episode 21. Sorry about all of the background sound in this episode. Tried to keep mom quiet during the recording and playing of songs but she doesn’t listen to us. But we love her! Spotify playlist of songs from the show https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1MU6hLqdn5lq8aBTOJp5sG?si=KpQxQjo6RAWBFAGltC8vJA&pi=DVwHwm2SRvC-2 What are the Italian words in the song 'Saturday in the Park'? Eh, Cumpari! ci vo sunari ("Hey, buddies, what [music] are you playing?") are the Italian words in the song "Saturday in the Park." The song in question is lyricized by Robert William Lamm (October 13, 1944) -- for recording onto the Chicago V album of 1972 -- with the English-language lyrics containing the name of a Sicilian folksong popularized by Julius LaRosa (born January 2, 1930) and Archie Bleyer (June 12, 1909 - March 20, 1989) in 1953. Cheech and Chong clip https://youtu.be/SIlk1zJWyWQ?si=egubJyDk4NLrpBSY Jeff’s Endorsement Wurst Kitchen, phenomenal sausage store Future show we need help with-your favorite 1970’s concert memories: Send us your recollections: admin@soakininthe70s.com. Jeff's book: Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/
Soakin’ in New Wave Soakin’ in the 70’s Show Notes: Episode 20. Release date Sept. 10, 2025 Spotify playlist of songs you can download: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4PqjUXQH6IIDOwoS1PGO7G?si=0IKJUNNkQ5OIpC18_zCe0A&pi=yuXZVjavTTmh3 One Hit Wonder Ratio 69 to 1. Pretty significant. Scott’s Endorsement Sirius XM Spectrum station Soundtrack The band is Rose Royce & it is from a movie featuring Richard Pryor and George Carlin. Jeff’s Endorsement WD-40 to cure his squeaky chair. And the Ren Fair is over…sadly. Upcoming show with The Collective. The Pub-Maple Park on Oct.31, 2025 Stewart Copeland (The Police) movie https://www.stewartcopeland.net/news/1904/dare-to-drum-a-documentary-film Scott read this somewhere-5 Characteristics of New Wave: Reduced blues influence Punk energy Rhythmic experimentation More keyboards/synths Mainstream appeal Jeff’s characteristics Danceable Fashionable Sexy Clean/crisp Melody/Hooks Synths Future show we need help with-your favorite 1970’s concert memories: Send us your recollections: admin@soakininthe70s.com. Jeff's book: Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/ Thanks to our producer Justin McIsaac!
Grateful Dead Featuring Dead expert Julie DeLong Soakin’ in the 70’s Show Notes: Episode 19. List of songs played in the show: Intro: The Wheel (0:00-0:30) –from the 1972 Jerry solo album Garcia – The Wheel on YouTube Music Songs: Mr. Charlie (0:00-0:42) - Europe ’72 (live album will be on spotify) – Intro into Pigpen verse. Mr. Charlie on YouTube Music Uncle John’s Band [4:02-5:06] Cow Palace 3/24/74 – Wall of Sound premier – chorus into group jam. Archive.org:  Grateful Dead Live at Cow Palace on 1974-03-23 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive Estimated Prophet [0:00-1:15] Barton Hall Cornell 5/8/77 – Phil bass, Bobby singing, 7/4 time – greatest show from greatest band. Archive.org:  Grateful Dead Live at Barton Hall on 1977-05-08 : Free Borrow & Streaming : Internet Archive They Love Each Other [5:15-6:17] Egypt 9/14/78 – Jerry solo into Jerry verse. Archive.org:  Grateful Dead Live at Gizah Sound and Light Theater on 1978-09-14 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive Ripple [3:30-end] American Beauty album(1970) – end of chorus into group singalong - encore closer song. Ripple - YouTube Music Thank you to our guest this week: Julie DeLong!
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