Jim Gentile looking off into the distance

Jim, John, Peggy, Shelly and Beth are joined by returning guest Richard Tobin. They each pick a favorite recording from the decade of greed, the 1980s and talk about why they love it. Jim pays homage to Dr. Johnny Fever, the zonked out DJ from the cult sitcom, WKRP In Cincinnati.

Richard Tobin, who loves music (and has known John Heintz since the 1980s) picked Don’t You Want Me by The Human League and explains his selection by relating a funny story from his family life. Peggy selected Bizarre Love Triangle by New Order because of her fond memories of dancing to it at the under-21 club. Shelly picked Jack & Diane by John Mellencamp and remembers listening to it while riding the bus to volleyball games during high school. Beth’s choice was The One I Love by R.E. M. The very first concert she ever attended she heard R.E.M. as the opening act for The Police. Jim picked Tainted Love by Soft Cell. He explained the history of the song that was written by Ed Cobb, a member of the 1950s vocal group, The Four Preps. John selected Big Time by Peter Gabriel and expressed his disdain for nostalgia.

Links for the songs discussed are:

26 Miles by The Four Preps

Big Time by Peter Gabriel

Bizarre Love Triangle by New Order

Don’t You Want Me by The Human League

Jack & Diane by John Mellencamp

The One I Love by R.E.M.

Tainted Love by Soft Cell

Recommendations:

Beth - A June of Ordinary Murders by Conor Brady (Book)

Jim – Run (Movie)

John - Caste by Isabel Wilkerson (Book)