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Soakin' in the 70's

Soakin' in the 70's

By: Scott Christensen/Jeff Christensen
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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!

Scott Christensen Music Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Soakin' in Christmas. Ep. 33

    Soakin' in Christmas. Ep. 33
    Dec 10 2025

    Soakin’ in Christmas Music

    Great holiday tunes from the 70’s

    Soakin’ in the 70’s Ep. 33

    Hey Scott! The song from The Pretenders is called 2000 Miles, not 1000 miles or 10,000 miles.

    Mandatory watching! From 1977. YouTube

    Bing Crosby, David Bowie - Peace On Earth / Little Drummer Boy

    Not mandatory watching, but still very cool. Greg Lake of Emerson, Lake & Palmer with Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull at some beautiful church in England

    I believe in Father Christmas - Greg Lake - Ian Anderson

    Spotify playlist of songs featured in show:

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5UsgZkHsbxxdQpW7uXZvNj?si=Xfb69pYwQNWc1SpHqEPXtw&pi=ACZDzDluTemgw

    Have 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=kOnV19YyRDaLH

    Need 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
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Episode 32: Your Concert Stories Pt. 2

    Episode 32: Your Concert Stories Pt. 2
    Dec 3 2025

    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 Bator

    Kurt Binder

    Kathy Christensen

    Claire Collins

    Paul Leyden

    Al Toby

    Thanks to our remote storytellers:

    Brian Hayward

    Quinn Hogan

    Tom Inzinga

    PLEASE WATCH!

    John Bator spoke of John & Yoko on Mike Douglas show with Chuck Berry https://youtu.be/ibh4YYwlCPA?si=dXhFnAApnGLLi7m8
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Episode 31: The LIve Concert Experience - Part 1

    Episode 31: The LIve Concert Experience - Part 1
    Nov 26 2025

    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 host

    Hawthorne's Backyard Bar & Grill

    1200 W. Hawthorne Lane - West Chicago, IL

    The show was recorded here before a live audience on November 10th, 2025.

    And special thanks to our guest storytellers

    It'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 Events

    Jeff's Next Gig:

    Sunday 12/21/25 2-5pm - Moby Dead "Grateful Sunday" at Even Flow in Geneva, IL

    Brian Travilla (Guest #2) Next Gig:

    Wednesday 11/26/25 - Completely Dead at Old Towne Pub Wasco, IL - 8pm-ish?
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    1 hr and 30 mins
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