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Kinsey 6.
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#MusicThroughYears #MusicChallenge
1990-1991
Deee-Lite - Groove in the Heart
One of the 90s best debuts and a song deserving its continuing popularity, although it overshadowed everything they did afterwards, which is a crime because they carried on being amazing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=etvi...
1990-1991
Deee-Lite - Groove in the Heart
One of the 90s best debuts and a song deserving its continuing popularity, although it overshadowed everything they did afterwards, which is a crime because they carried on being amazing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=etvi...
Deee-Lite - Groove Is In The Heart (Official Video)
YouTube video by Deee-Lite
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December 13, 2025 at 9:03 PM
#MusicThroughYears #MusicChallenge
1990-1991
Deee-Lite - Groove in the Heart
One of the 90s best debuts and a song deserving its continuing popularity, although it overshadowed everything they did afterwards, which is a crime because they carried on being amazing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=etvi...
1990-1991
Deee-Lite - Groove in the Heart
One of the 90s best debuts and a song deserving its continuing popularity, although it overshadowed everything they did afterwards, which is a crime because they carried on being amazing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=etvi...
New this week, Raye’s 2025 mega-hit Where Is My Husband on fancy pink vinyl, plus 5 singles kindly donated by #WeekendSingles elder @showbizwhines.bsky.social
Especially chuffed by the B&S 7” and the German Beatles ❤️❤️
Especially chuffed by the B&S 7” and the German Beatles ❤️❤️
December 13, 2025 at 9:05 AM
New this week, Raye’s 2025 mega-hit Where Is My Husband on fancy pink vinyl, plus 5 singles kindly donated by #WeekendSingles elder @showbizwhines.bsky.social
Especially chuffed by the B&S 7” and the German Beatles ❤️❤️
Especially chuffed by the B&S 7” and the German Beatles ❤️❤️
#MusicThroughYears #MusicChallenge
1988-1989
Neneh Cherry - Manchild
I love Buffalo Stance, everyone does, but it was the brilliant Manchild that converted me to the church of Neneh.
Incidentally, her memoir from last year is excellent: what a life!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ9V...
1988-1989
Neneh Cherry - Manchild
I love Buffalo Stance, everyone does, but it was the brilliant Manchild that converted me to the church of Neneh.
Incidentally, her memoir from last year is excellent: what a life!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ9V...
Neneh Cherry - Manchild
YouTube video by NenehCherryVEVO
www.youtube.com
December 12, 2025 at 9:05 PM
#MusicThroughYears #MusicChallenge
1988-1989
Neneh Cherry - Manchild
I love Buffalo Stance, everyone does, but it was the brilliant Manchild that converted me to the church of Neneh.
Incidentally, her memoir from last year is excellent: what a life!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ9V...
1988-1989
Neneh Cherry - Manchild
I love Buffalo Stance, everyone does, but it was the brilliant Manchild that converted me to the church of Neneh.
Incidentally, her memoir from last year is excellent: what a life!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ9V...
#MusicThroughYears #MusicChallenge #FallFriday
1986-1987
The Fall - Hit the North
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5za...
1986-1987
The Fall - Hit the North
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5za...
The Fall - Hit The North
YouTube video by Beggars Banquet Records
www.youtube.com
December 12, 2025 at 8:39 AM
#MusicThroughYears #MusicChallenge #FallFriday
1986-1987
The Fall - Hit the North
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5za...
1986-1987
The Fall - Hit the North
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5za...
#MusicThroughYears #MusicChallenge
1984-1985
Billy Idol - Eyes Without a Face
By far my favourite Billy Idol song, it’s pure 80s and takes me back to high school times like few other songs do.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OFp...
1984-1985
Billy Idol - Eyes Without a Face
By far my favourite Billy Idol song, it’s pure 80s and takes me back to high school times like few other songs do.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OFp...
Billy Idol - Eyes Without A Face
YouTube video by BillyIdolVEVO
www.youtube.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:57 AM
#MusicThroughYears #MusicChallenge
1984-1985
Billy Idol - Eyes Without a Face
By far my favourite Billy Idol song, it’s pure 80s and takes me back to high school times like few other songs do.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OFp...
1984-1985
Billy Idol - Eyes Without a Face
By far my favourite Billy Idol song, it’s pure 80s and takes me back to high school times like few other songs do.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OFp...
#MusicThroughYears #MusicChallenge
1982-1983
The Smiths - This Charming Man
Sometimes I think there is no better song than This Charming Man, Johnny’s guitar intro, Andy’s sneaky bass and of course everyone’s former favourite frontman singing his heart out. CLASSIC
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJRP...
1982-1983
The Smiths - This Charming Man
Sometimes I think there is no better song than This Charming Man, Johnny’s guitar intro, Andy’s sneaky bass and of course everyone’s former favourite frontman singing his heart out. CLASSIC
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJRP...
The Smiths - This Charming Man (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by The Smiths
www.youtube.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:01 PM
#MusicThroughYears #MusicChallenge
1982-1983
The Smiths - This Charming Man
Sometimes I think there is no better song than This Charming Man, Johnny’s guitar intro, Andy’s sneaky bass and of course everyone’s former favourite frontman singing his heart out. CLASSIC
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJRP...
1982-1983
The Smiths - This Charming Man
Sometimes I think there is no better song than This Charming Man, Johnny’s guitar intro, Andy’s sneaky bass and of course everyone’s former favourite frontman singing his heart out. CLASSIC
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJRP...
#MusicThroughYears #MusicChallenge
1980-81
Depeche Mode - Just Can’t Get Enough
Early DM don’t get enough credit, long before their stadium-filling days they were releasing banger after banger life this infectious pop song. Bless Fletch with his leather cap 🥲💔
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6FB...
1980-81
Depeche Mode - Just Can’t Get Enough
Early DM don’t get enough credit, long before their stadium-filling days they were releasing banger after banger life this infectious pop song. Bless Fletch with his leather cap 🥲💔
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6FB...
Depeche Mode - Just Can't Get Enough
YouTube video by DepecheModeVEVO
www.youtube.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:16 PM
#MusicThroughYears #MusicChallenge
1980-81
Depeche Mode - Just Can’t Get Enough
Early DM don’t get enough credit, long before their stadium-filling days they were releasing banger after banger life this infectious pop song. Bless Fletch with his leather cap 🥲💔
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6FB...
1980-81
Depeche Mode - Just Can’t Get Enough
Early DM don’t get enough credit, long before their stadium-filling days they were releasing banger after banger life this infectious pop song. Bless Fletch with his leather cap 🥲💔
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6FB...
#MusicThroughYears #MusicChallenge
1978-1979
Patrick Hernandez - Born to Be Alive
One of the era’s best one-hit wonders and a song that could make a dead person strut their stuff. According to Wikipedia, Patrick dated a pre-superstardom Madonna.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UaJ...
1978-1979
Patrick Hernandez - Born to Be Alive
One of the era’s best one-hit wonders and a song that could make a dead person strut their stuff. According to Wikipedia, Patrick dated a pre-superstardom Madonna.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UaJ...
Patrick Hernandez - Born to Be Alive - Official Video (Clip Officiel)
YouTube video by Club Music 80
www.youtube.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:21 AM
#MusicThroughYears #MusicChallenge
1978-1979
Patrick Hernandez - Born to Be Alive
One of the era’s best one-hit wonders and a song that could make a dead person strut their stuff. According to Wikipedia, Patrick dated a pre-superstardom Madonna.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UaJ...
1978-1979
Patrick Hernandez - Born to Be Alive
One of the era’s best one-hit wonders and a song that could make a dead person strut their stuff. According to Wikipedia, Patrick dated a pre-superstardom Madonna.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UaJ...
#MusicThroughYears #MusicChallenge
1976-1977
Lou Rawls - You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUh3...
1976-1977
Lou Rawls - You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUh3...
Lou Rawls - You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine (Official Soul Train Video)
YouTube video by Philadelphia International Records
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December 7, 2025 at 4:18 PM
#MusicThroughYears #MusicChallenge
1976-1977
Lou Rawls - You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUh3...
1976-1977
Lou Rawls - You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUh3...
#MusicThroughYears
1974-1975
Joni Mitchell - Help Me
The best singer-songwriter ever to grace my stereo.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=otPQ...
1974-1975
Joni Mitchell - Help Me
The best singer-songwriter ever to grace my stereo.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=otPQ...
Joni Mitchell - Help Me (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Joni Mitchell
m.youtube.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:02 PM
#MusicThroughYears
1974-1975
Joni Mitchell - Help Me
The best singer-songwriter ever to grace my stereo.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=otPQ...
1974-1975
Joni Mitchell - Help Me
The best singer-songwriter ever to grace my stereo.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=otPQ...
Received just in time for #CDFriday: Saint Etienne’s (last ever?) CD single, a Bobbie Gentry Best of… (curated by SE’s Bob Stanley), a lost Kirsty MacColl single and a Joy Zipper promo.
The SE single came with a signed Xmas card 🎄🎄
The SE single came with a signed Xmas card 🎄🎄
December 5, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Received just in time for #CDFriday: Saint Etienne’s (last ever?) CD single, a Bobbie Gentry Best of… (curated by SE’s Bob Stanley), a lost Kirsty MacColl single and a Joy Zipper promo.
The SE single came with a signed Xmas card 🎄🎄
The SE single came with a signed Xmas card 🎄🎄
#MusicThroughYears
1972-1973
David Bowie - Lady Grinning Soul
Picking a highlight from 70s Bowie is basically impossible, so I thought I’d go with a less obvious track, this fever dream of a song that closes Aladdin Sane. Don’t trust people who don’t like Bowie.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=18d_...
1972-1973
David Bowie - Lady Grinning Soul
Picking a highlight from 70s Bowie is basically impossible, so I thought I’d go with a less obvious track, this fever dream of a song that closes Aladdin Sane. Don’t trust people who don’t like Bowie.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=18d_...
Lady Grinning Soul (2013 Remaster)
YouTube video by David Bowie - Topic
www.youtube.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM
#MusicThroughYears
1972-1973
David Bowie - Lady Grinning Soul
Picking a highlight from 70s Bowie is basically impossible, so I thought I’d go with a less obvious track, this fever dream of a song that closes Aladdin Sane. Don’t trust people who don’t like Bowie.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=18d_...
1972-1973
David Bowie - Lady Grinning Soul
Picking a highlight from 70s Bowie is basically impossible, so I thought I’d go with a less obvious track, this fever dream of a song that closes Aladdin Sane. Don’t trust people who don’t like Bowie.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=18d_...
#MusicThroughYears
1970-1971
America - A Horse With No Name
In general, I’m indifferent to Soft Rock, but this song (and the genius bit where it goes lalalalalala) is one of my favourites from the 70s. I’ve known it all my life and I still love playing it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=na47...
1970-1971
America - A Horse With No Name
In general, I’m indifferent to Soft Rock, but this song (and the genius bit where it goes lalalalalala) is one of my favourites from the 70s. I’ve known it all my life and I still love playing it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=na47...
America - A Horse With No Name (Official Audio)
YouTube video by RHINO
www.youtube.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
#MusicThroughYears
1970-1971
America - A Horse With No Name
In general, I’m indifferent to Soft Rock, but this song (and the genius bit where it goes lalalalalala) is one of my favourites from the 70s. I’ve known it all my life and I still love playing it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=na47...
1970-1971
America - A Horse With No Name
In general, I’m indifferent to Soft Rock, but this song (and the genius bit where it goes lalalalalala) is one of my favourites from the 70s. I’ve known it all my life and I still love playing it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=na47...
#MusicThroughYears
1968-1969
Roberta Flack - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
A classy performance from Roberta and a lesson in vocal restraint. She truly is one of the greats and I hope she knew how much she was (and still is) loved. Simply outstanding.
#RIP
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqW-...
1968-1969
Roberta Flack - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
A classy performance from Roberta and a lesson in vocal restraint. She truly is one of the greats and I hope she knew how much she was (and still is) loved. Simply outstanding.
#RIP
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqW-...
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
YouTube video by Roberta Flack - Topic
www.youtube.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
#MusicThroughYears
1968-1969
Roberta Flack - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
A classy performance from Roberta and a lesson in vocal restraint. She truly is one of the greats and I hope she knew how much she was (and still is) loved. Simply outstanding.
#RIP
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqW-...
1968-1969
Roberta Flack - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
A classy performance from Roberta and a lesson in vocal restraint. She truly is one of the greats and I hope she knew how much she was (and still is) loved. Simply outstanding.
#RIP
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqW-...
#MusicThroughYears #MusicChallenge
1966-1967
Bobbie Gentry - Ode to Billie Joe
I know very little about Bobbie (I know, shameful), but I’ve spent the past hour listening to this and now I am completely hooked.
Currently planning to buy her entire discography.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJZ_...
1966-1967
Bobbie Gentry - Ode to Billie Joe
I know very little about Bobbie (I know, shameful), but I’ve spent the past hour listening to this and now I am completely hooked.
Currently planning to buy her entire discography.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJZ_...
Ode To Billie Joe
YouTube video by Bobbie Gentry - Topic
www.youtube.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM
#MusicThroughYears #MusicChallenge
1966-1967
Bobbie Gentry - Ode to Billie Joe
I know very little about Bobbie (I know, shameful), but I’ve spent the past hour listening to this and now I am completely hooked.
Currently planning to buy her entire discography.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJZ_...
1966-1967
Bobbie Gentry - Ode to Billie Joe
I know very little about Bobbie (I know, shameful), but I’ve spent the past hour listening to this and now I am completely hooked.
Currently planning to buy her entire discography.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJZ_...
#MusicThroughYears #MusicChallenge
1964-1965
Jackson C. Frank - Blues Run the Game
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyI7...
1964-1965
Jackson C. Frank - Blues Run the Game
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyI7...
Blues Run the Game (2001 - Remaster)
YouTube video by Jackson C. Frank - Topic
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December 1, 2025 at 6:46 AM
#MusicThroughYears #MusicChallenge
1964-1965
Jackson C. Frank - Blues Run the Game
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyI7...
1964-1965
Jackson C. Frank - Blues Run the Game
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyI7...
#90sTop30
30 - Low - Just Like Christmas
Released at the very end of the 90s, this gorgeous EP has become a seasonal staple at Castle Davide. The first track with its Spector-esque sound and Mimi’s forlorn vocals may well be my favourite Christmas song of all time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIbh...
30 - Low - Just Like Christmas
Released at the very end of the 90s, this gorgeous EP has become a seasonal staple at Castle Davide. The first track with its Spector-esque sound and Mimi’s forlorn vocals may well be my favourite Christmas song of all time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIbh...
Just Like Christmas
YouTube video by Low - Topic
www.youtube.com
November 30, 2025 at 7:48 AM
#90sTop30
30 - Low - Just Like Christmas
Released at the very end of the 90s, this gorgeous EP has become a seasonal staple at Castle Davide. The first track with its Spector-esque sound and Mimi’s forlorn vocals may well be my favourite Christmas song of all time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIbh...
30 - Low - Just Like Christmas
Released at the very end of the 90s, this gorgeous EP has become a seasonal staple at Castle Davide. The first track with its Spector-esque sound and Mimi’s forlorn vocals may well be my favourite Christmas song of all time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIbh...
51 albums in this week’s top 100 have been in the charts for more than 100 weeks, with a good proportion of those with 2/300+ weeks. How are new artist supposed to make a breakthrough if the OCC doesn’t change its rules? Also, it’s so fucking boring.
www.officialcharts.com/charts/album...
www.officialcharts.com/charts/album...
Official Albums Chart Top 100 | Official Charts
The UK's Top 100 biggest artist albums of the week, compiled by the Official Charts Company based on sales of CDs, downloads, vinyl, audio streams and video streams. View the biggest albums of 2024.
www.officialcharts.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:07 AM
51 albums in this week’s top 100 have been in the charts for more than 100 weeks, with a good proportion of those with 2/300+ weeks. How are new artist supposed to make a breakthrough if the OCC doesn’t change its rules? Also, it’s so fucking boring.
www.officialcharts.com/charts/album...
www.officialcharts.com/charts/album...
#90sTop30 (alphabetical)
29 - Tricky - Ponderosa
One of the many highlights from Maxinquaye, which I played to death in 1995. They really knew how to make paranoia and claustrophobia sound cool and they sold a ton of records, which was great to see at the time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=njDL...
29 - Tricky - Ponderosa
One of the many highlights from Maxinquaye, which I played to death in 1995. They really knew how to make paranoia and claustrophobia sound cool and they sold a ton of records, which was great to see at the time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=njDL...
Tricky - Ponderosa
YouTube video by TrickyVEVO
www.youtube.com
November 29, 2025 at 8:02 AM
#90sTop30 (alphabetical)
29 - Tricky - Ponderosa
One of the many highlights from Maxinquaye, which I played to death in 1995. They really knew how to make paranoia and claustrophobia sound cool and they sold a ton of records, which was great to see at the time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=njDL...
29 - Tricky - Ponderosa
One of the many highlights from Maxinquaye, which I played to death in 1995. They really knew how to make paranoia and claustrophobia sound cool and they sold a ton of records, which was great to see at the time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=njDL...
#ArtistFaveLP
Pet Shop Boys - Very
1 - I Wouldn’t Normally Do This Kind of Thing
The Beatmasters did the impossible thing of improving a PSB song: it’s the most joyous thing you’ll hear today.
Thx @geodrew.bsky.social & @olgalovesyuri.bsky.social you're the best❤️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lk6X...
Pet Shop Boys - Very
1 - I Wouldn’t Normally Do This Kind of Thing
The Beatmasters did the impossible thing of improving a PSB song: it’s the most joyous thing you’ll hear today.
Thx @geodrew.bsky.social & @olgalovesyuri.bsky.social you're the best❤️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lk6X...
Pet Shop Boys - I wouldn't normally do this kind of thing (Official Video) [HD Upgrade]
YouTube video by PetShopBoys Parlophone
www.youtube.com
November 29, 2025 at 7:37 AM
#ArtistFaveLP
Pet Shop Boys - Very
1 - I Wouldn’t Normally Do This Kind of Thing
The Beatmasters did the impossible thing of improving a PSB song: it’s the most joyous thing you’ll hear today.
Thx @geodrew.bsky.social & @olgalovesyuri.bsky.social you're the best❤️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lk6X...
Pet Shop Boys - Very
1 - I Wouldn’t Normally Do This Kind of Thing
The Beatmasters did the impossible thing of improving a PSB song: it’s the most joyous thing you’ll hear today.
Thx @geodrew.bsky.social & @olgalovesyuri.bsky.social you're the best❤️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lk6X...
#ArtistFaveLP
Pet Shop Boys - Very
2 - Can You Forgive Her?
An odd choice for a first single, but with time it became another classic in the canon. Released in my disco bunny era and I was obsessed with the remixes, especially the MK ones which I played to death.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=80bD...
Pet Shop Boys - Very
2 - Can You Forgive Her?
An odd choice for a first single, but with time it became another classic in the canon. Released in my disco bunny era and I was obsessed with the remixes, especially the MK ones which I played to death.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=80bD...
Pet Shop Boys - Can you forgive her? (Official Video) [HD Upgrade]
YouTube video by PetShopBoys Parlophone
www.youtube.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:02 AM
#ArtistFaveLP
Pet Shop Boys - Very
2 - Can You Forgive Her?
An odd choice for a first single, but with time it became another classic in the canon. Released in my disco bunny era and I was obsessed with the remixes, especially the MK ones which I played to death.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=80bD...
Pet Shop Boys - Very
2 - Can You Forgive Her?
An odd choice for a first single, but with time it became another classic in the canon. Released in my disco bunny era and I was obsessed with the remixes, especially the MK ones which I played to death.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=80bD...
#90sTop30 (alphabetical)
28 - The Sundays - My Finest Hour
So pleased to see them getting so many mentions in the challenge. Their debut, kicking off the 90s in grand style, is as perfect a guitar-pop LP as you’re ever likely to hear from this or any other decade.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=41Ei...
28 - The Sundays - My Finest Hour
So pleased to see them getting so many mentions in the challenge. Their debut, kicking off the 90s in grand style, is as perfect a guitar-pop LP as you’re ever likely to hear from this or any other decade.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=41Ei...
My Finest Hour
YouTube video by The Sundays - Topic
www.youtube.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:53 AM
#90sTop30 (alphabetical)
28 - The Sundays - My Finest Hour
So pleased to see them getting so many mentions in the challenge. Their debut, kicking off the 90s in grand style, is as perfect a guitar-pop LP as you’re ever likely to hear from this or any other decade.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=41Ei...
28 - The Sundays - My Finest Hour
So pleased to see them getting so many mentions in the challenge. Their debut, kicking off the 90s in grand style, is as perfect a guitar-pop LP as you’re ever likely to hear from this or any other decade.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=41Ei...
November 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM