1981 – One of Five, Awkward – Jimmy’s Records & Tapes

Jimmy shares his memories of Jim Steinman’s Bad For Good and Lee Ritenour’s “Is It You?”

Each week, comedian Jimmy Pardo takes a walk down memory lane, courtesy of his record collection. Starting with 1975, Jimmy recollects personal stories, key events, and other nostalgia from his favorite vinyl, cassettes, 8-tracks, and more!

Hear the entire playlist of Jimmy's Records and Tapes!

Other music mentioned in this episode:

Bette Davis Eyes – Kim CarnesREO Speedwagon – HIFi
Sheena Easton
Lennon/Ono Double Fantasy
Bat Out Of Hell 1-3 – Meatloaf
Surf’s Up
R&R Dreams Come Through
Out Of The Frying Pan
Lost Boys & Golden Girls
Bad for Good
Left In The Dark
Simon & Garfunkle reunite – Central Park
Barbra Streisand
Run Like Hell - Pink Floyd, The Wall
Chicago

Other interesting items:

Charles & Diane married
Pope John Paul II shot
Sandra Day O’Conner – 1st female Supreme Court Justice
MTV Launched
Under counter dishwasher
Chicagofest
Chicago’s Navy Pier

Jimmy's Records and Tapes

Starring Jimmy Pardo

Produced by Matt Belknap,
Eliot Hochberg, & Jimmy Pardo

Directed & Edited by Eliot Hochberg

Music by Mike Henry

Logos by Ryan Corey

Graphics by Eliot Hochberg

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respective owners, used under
fair use, commentary.
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copyright © 2019 Never Not Funny LLC

[billsasseman]

I'm a huge Chicago fan. Saw Chicago at Chicagofest in '79 and '80. I missed the '81 show but then saw them again in '82 during their come-back for Chicago 16.

[npomeroy]

I love this series (And your podcast). You are my hero.

[BurrMartin]

The shirt is so small, I finally saw a glimpse of Jimmy's tattoo.

[Baalachi]

Loved the shirt size lesson at the beginning.

[JEDiTV]

Another great Time-Traveling Adventure with Jimmy. Thanks for taking me back Pard. - Jed 🤠

[rashaski]

Jimmy, your stories are what made me fall in love with NNF. ❤️

[pbraun]

Holy crap! There's another guy with this album (Bad For Good)!!! I love it. I've had it since it came out, and mine includes the bonus 45 with the extra opening/closing numbers. I also have it on CD now. And you are spot-on about Steinman's voice on this - it really sells the songs. Great album. Thanks, Jimmy!

[ericwightman]

The year I graduated from high school! That was when I started paying more attention to music. I'm loving the history lessons and all of Jimmies wonderful stories.

[StLennyBruce]

You're hysterical. You look great and you know what you're talking about. You're the best.

[targethondo]

Love this show, love everything about it. Also can we point out what good shape that shirt is in for being something he bought in 1981?

[patrickbarron]

Special thanks to Bob Iliam! Great video Jimmy!

[mistyaue]

Now there's a man who loves the sea!

[Nickpaflas]

Just couldn't get past Dancercize...

[MrBrowland]

My wife has said "Show me the tongue!" several times during our marriage, mostly due to my small appendage.
Great episode, Mr. Pardo and wonderful editing Eliot.

[bmorr]

Nothing better than a tiny Chicago shirt... mind your business

[DorianPaige]

Lee Ritenour also played the psychedelic part on the Brothers Johnsons' "Strawberry letter 23".


Eric Tagg had a few solo albums of his own but is by far not a household name. I was waiting to see if you'd mention him as radio DJ's never do when they play "Is it you".

[rashaski]

My mom yelled "I want the tongue!" when we saw Jar-Jar in Episode 1. Humiliated.

[aaronach]

If Meatloaf hated the album he is too confused.