Soakin' in Neil DiamondSoakin' in the 70'sSeason 2 Episode 13Release date: July 22, 2026Spotify playlist of songs featured in show:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/75pklOfjvMQs9UmG9TxnCx?si=f3yP3rQWT-eCNAWzjhAH0A&amp;utm_source=native-share-menu&amp;pi=KErLakkcQ8eTz">https://open.spotify.com/playlist/75pklOfjvMQs9UmG9TxnCx?si=f3yP3rQWT-eCNAWzjhAH0A&amp;utm_source=native-share-menu&amp;pi=KErLakkcQ8eTz</a>Interesting piece about Done Too Soon:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://melody.funnyluffy.com/a-roll-call-that-still-hurts-neil-diamonds-done-too-soon-and-the-strange-power-of-1971s-stones">A Roll Call That Still Hurts: Neil Diamond’s Done Too Soon and the Strange Power of 1971’s Stones - Melody Era</a>Thanks for listening! Please give us 5 stars and add a few people to our mailing list at:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.soakininthe70s.com">www.soakininthe70s.com</a>Plus you can get some Soakin' in the 70's swag when you go to our website!Next week is Elton John, Episode 1!Please share any feedback/thoughts/ideas you have on the show. We love hearing from you.

Soakin' in Sir Elton, Pt. 1

Soakin' in the 70'sEach 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 &amp; 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!