On another (yes, another) installment of Number Two With A Bullet, Andrew and Dan dive headlong into the wacky embarrassing world of British psychedelic rock. They learn about the dangers of drugs, fire, and hanging out with Pete Townshend. Also, they talk about the Bond movie. Minor spoilers ensue.

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1968 - "Fire" by The Crazy World of Arthur Brown

Content Warning: This song sucks! 1960 might be the worst year in popular music and local yokel Larry Verne may have sealed the deal with this comedic ode to genocide and pointless warfare. This week, Andrew and Dan endure yet another novelty song while they distract themselves with thoughts about the new James Bond movie and other fluff. 

1960 - "Mr. Custer" by Larry Verne

On another trip to the rockabilly-centric pre-Hot 100 era, Andrew and Dan learn a valuable lesson about the birds and the bees. They also learn how God likes to make things out of bone and hair. What a weird guy! Speaking of weird guys, they talk a lot about Tim Burton in the first half of the episode. Hopefully you like that!

1957 - "Honeycomb" by Jimmie Rodgers

This week, Andrew and Dan travel back to the early '80s so they can talk about the sounds of the early '60s, because Long Island mayor William Joel demands it. Also, there is a unexpected cameo from Rodney Dangerfield.

1983 - "Tell Her About It" by Billy Joel

This week, Andrew and Dan go way way back to the early days of cinema to learn about a big showstopper of a tune that nearly earned its authors a gold statuette. They also hear about Andrew's trip to the Pitchfork Music Festival and discuss how real New Yorkers talk about New York. 

1942 - "(I've Got A Gal In) Kalamazoo" by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra

In this episode, Andrew and Dan learn what sex is and how it works. It's a really big deal for them. Please be respectful. 

1973 - "Let's Get It On" by Marvin Gaye

On another special episode of Number Two With A Bullet, Andrew and Dan examine the complex history of a flash in the pan hit with a massive cultural imprint that somehow failed to top the charts. Whether you pronounce it Whoomp, Whoop, or Whoot, it's undeniable that There It Is. 

1993 - "Whoomp! (There It Is)" by Tag Team

This week, Andrew and Dan travel back to the mid-90s when the American people had one thing on their minds: Consensual sex! That's the only logical reason why the R&B vocal group from Philly dominated the top of the charts with this incredibly earnest ode to mutual boning. Enjoy!

1994 - "I"ll Make Love To You" by Boyz II Men

This week, Andrew and Dan travel back to a time when America had bustin' fever. It made us feel good! Luckily, there was a man named Ray Parker Jr. who could put our collective feelings into song and accidentally get himself embroiled in a few lawsuits in the process. Enjoy!

1984 - "Ghostbusters" by Ray Parker Jr.

It's a special week on Number One With A Bullet because we're going all the way back to the beginning of the Hot 100 chart. This is the week Billboard decided rock and roll isn't going away and it's time they acknowledge how hot these songs are. Also, Dan learns at least one fact about Ricky Nelson.

1958 - "Poor Little Fool" by Ricky Nelson

Finally a song that answers the eternal question, "Why do birds suddenly appear anytime you are near?" And it turns out the answer is, "Birds like you!" This week, Andrew and Dan dig into this and more as they learn about (Jesus And) The Carpenters.

1970 - "(They Long To Be) Close To You" by The Carpenters

In the early 1900 and 90s, an exciting genre of music was sweeping the nation. It was called "New Jacking Swing" and even guys from Hawaii could do it. This week, Andrew and Dan learn a little bit about one such guy named Glenn and his more experienced friend Bobby, both of whom like to complain about girls. 

1990 - "She Ain't Worth It" by Glenn Medeiros feat. Bobby Brown

The year disco "died" just so happened to be the same year the Queen of the genre busted out a double album of rock-infused, funky dance tracks that guaranteed disco would be apart of the culture for years to come. This week, Andrew and Dan revisit the very bad, bad girls of Donna Summer's smash hit. They also talk about the new Space Jam for, admittedly, too long.

1979 - "Bad Girls" by Donna Summer

Is it possible to write a message song that actually slaps? In the mid-90s, T-Boz, Left Eye, and Chilli tested that theory when they wrote a somewhat confusing banger that may or may not have ripped off Paul McCartney. This week, Andrew and Dan discuss!

1995 - "Waterfalls" by TLC

Another one hit wonder from the early 80s tops the charts this week on NOWAB. Join Andrew and Dan as they learn about the weird jaunty origins of this smokey, barroom synth hit. And, of course, as they discuss the cavalcade of summer movies hitting the big screens this week!

1981 - "Bette Davis Eyes" by Kim Carnes

Each week, Andrew and Dan travel back in time to a random year between 1941 and today to discover what the number one song on the Billboard Hot 100 charts was that week. It's fun! You guys!

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