Billboard Hits of July 4, 1976: Skyrockets in Flight, Afternoon Delight E138
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The episode explores the cultural significance of music and events surrounding the Fourth of July in 1976.
Fireworks are loud, but the real Fourth of July time machine is a song you haven’t heard in years. We kick off our holiday special by talking Atlanta traditions like the Peachtree Road Race, then dive straight into the United States Bicentennial vibe that made 1976 feel bigger than life. Along the way, we share the tiny details that still stick: Bicentennial quarters, the two-dollar bill comeback and Operation Sail in New York. From there, we rebuild the day through music by revisiting the B...
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