Old Man Yells at Music

This week we go back to the beginning of the decade.  Around the time this countdown first aired, Vigdís Finnbogadóttir was elected presiden...

Before we wrap up '87, let's take a detour to June 23, 1973. Paul McCartney and Wings were at #1 with "My Love."  The re...

This week, it's back to 1987.  The Dusky Seaside Sparrow became officially extinct around the time this countdown aired.  And here are s...

Once again, we're making another venture back into the 70s.  This time, it's 1976.  The U.S.A. was just days away from turning 200, ...

This week, it's back to 1983.  On the date this countdown originally aired, Sally Ride became the first American woman in space.  That...

Before we finish off 1985, let's briefly slip back another decade to June 7, 1975. John Denver was on top with "Thank God I'm...

This week we're going back to a time when I had just a few days left before I finished Grade 8.  High school awaited.  I looked forward ...