#ArtistFaveLP #MusicChallenge Affirmation, Savage Garden (1999) 10>1 7 Chained To You The 5th single in Oz & Europe. Darren later revealed it was about his 1st gay kiss (in a NY club). You can feel the immediate effect ... "Passion desire so intense I can't take anymore" www.youtube.com/watc...

#ArtistFaveLP #MusicChallenge Affirmation, Savage Garden (1999) 10>1 8 Gunning Down Romance Brutally honest lyrics. Sombre mood. A brilliant dark pop-rock ballad. Affirmation has too many good songs! "Love and other moments Are just chemical reactions in your brain" www.youtube.com/watc...

#ArtistFaveLP #MusicChallenge Affirmation, Savage Garden (1999) 10>1 9 Hold Me 6th single. #13 NZ; #16 UK. Deep honesty. Like most of Affirmation, the catchy melody belies brutal emotions. "Standing face to face Enemies at war, we build defenses And secret hiding places" www.youtube.com/watc...

#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge 1985 20>1 1 Running Up That Hill, Kate Bush Rel. 05/08/1985 Kate 🥰 Top spot for '85 goes to my all-time fave song. As perfect as it gets 💜❤️‍🔥🎶 Tks 4 an awesome challenge @buddygott.bsky.social 🤩 "Do you wanna feel how it feels?" www.youtube.com/watch?v=wp43...

#ArtistFaveLP #MusicChallenge Affirmation, Savage Garden (1999) 10>1 10 The Best Thing The Best Thing was the their final single, released only in the UK & parts of Europe. About struggling with attraction. "This intoxication thrills me I only pray it doesn't kill me" www.youtube.com/watc...

#ArtistFaveLP Coming soon... I will be ranking the tracks of my favourite Kate Bush album 'Hounds Of Love'. Starts tonight 🗒️🎵

#ArtistFaveLP Early posts start 5pm 19/09 EDT 🥳 Lkg fwd 2 ur albums 😍 My choice is Savage Garden's Affirmation ❤️‍🔥 It's a fine pop album: top songwriting, introspective, dark, hopeful 🔥 It spent 6 wks at #1 in 🇦🇺 & 78 wks in the Top 50 (11/99-05/01) & yielded 7 singles from 12 tracks 💥 2 get ✂️😱

#ArtistFaveLP #Madonna #LikeAPrayer I’ll be ranking the tracks on Madonna’s magnum opus, Like a Prayer! Some of Madonna’s best songs and videos were released during this era, so I’m chomping at the bit to get started! Early posting starts tomorrow 9/19 at 5pm EDT, 11pm CET, 10pm BST!

#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge 1985 20>1 2 Spanish Eddie, Laura Branigan Rel. 01/05/1985 Laura 🥰 The dramatic lead single from her 4th album 🔥 Driving rhythm, terrific video & that voice ❤️‍🔥💥🎶 "It was June or July When the heat from above beat down" www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ejd0...

#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge 1985 20>1 3 Man Overboard, Do Re Mi Rel. 01/05/1985 My fave 🇦🇺 song of the 1980s 👊❤️‍🔥 Driving hooks, powerful vocals, no chorus & risqué but totally on point lyrics 🔥 A top 5 hit in 🇦🇺💥🎶 "You talk about penis envy Your friends applaud" www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDO5...

#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge 1985 20>1 4 Every Time You Go Away, Paul Young Rel. 25/02/1985 Paul Young 🥰 Do I need any other reason? 😅 Fantastic voice, one of my faves, with an excellent song (thanks for writing, Daryl Hall) 🔥🎶 "Why do we lose so many tears?" www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfk6...

#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge 1985 20>1 5 I'd Die To Be With You Tonight, Jimmy Barnes Rel. 26/08/1985 In '85, Jimmy had 2 brilliant singles from For The Working Class Man ✊💥🎶 This is my fave ... just 🔥❤️‍🔥 "And now's a hell of a time To find I can't let you go" www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sPL...

Big tks again to our #ArtistFave15 fam for ur amazing choices in the Sept challenge 🤩 Tku 4 sharing ur faves & interacting with the community 💜🎶 We’ll go again in Oct ofc 🙌 But Sept isn’t done! Deets 👇 4 the Sept mini-challenge: #ArtistFaveLP 🥳 💙 from @olgalovesyuri.bsky.social & moi 🤩

#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge 1985 20>1 6 Crazy For You, Madonna Rel. 02/03/1985 A spectacular ballad from the Queen 👑❤️‍🔥🎶 Crazy #6 ranking ... but this is '85 & some all-time faves are to come🔥 "Trying hard to control my heart I walk over to where you are" www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHut...

Hey #ArtistFave15 fam! A general message to say a BIG THANKS for being part of this challenge! Loved your artists & their songs! 🔥 Hope you liked my indulgent countdown of 🇦🇺 star Delta Goodrem - & maybe scored her new fans 😍 @olgalovesyuri.bsky.social will post about #ArtistFaveLP 🥳 C u l8r 2day

New #MusicChallenge Alert! Join @geodrew.bsky.social & me for #ArtistFaveLP! See challenge deets below! It's a 10-day challenge, so if your album is longer than 10 tracks, there will need to be some cuttage! #TheStruggleIsReal (You may substitute b-sides or demos from the era if you like👍 )

#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge Delta Goodrem 15>1 1 Wings (Wings Of The Wild, 2016) Acclaimed pop magic: operatic, baroque, soaring, empowering. Starts big, gets bigger! Vocals & keys in force! This live tv version is fire! Ofc an Oz #1! "What if I lose my self control?" www.youtube.com/watc...

#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge #Chantoozies 15>1 2. Wanna Be Up (1988) Another pop gem and top ten hit, hard not to make it number one but choices, written by Eve and Brett, this isa breezy #6 Aus joy youtu.be/wDN_8g2S62s?...

#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge 1985 20>1 7 Heaven, Bryan Adams Rel. 09/04/1985 Maybe the best power ballad by a male artist? The balance of melody & bombast is spot on 👌❤️‍🔥🎶 Love this vid too 🔥 "Once in your life, you find someone Who will turn your world around" www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eT4...

#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge Delta Goodrem 15>1 2 Believe Again (Delta, 2007) The New Age & electronica influenced track is one her finest. Uplifting melody, inspiring lyrics, soaring crescendo. Delta-as-Goddess in the vid! "I was leaving footprints tainted by my past" www.youtube.com/watc...

#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge 1985 20>1 8 Separate Lives, Phil Collins & Marilyn Martin Rel. 01/09/1985 A wonderful duet from White Knights & one of my faves from Phil ❤️‍🔥🎶 "You called me from the room in your hotel All full of romance for someone that you'd met" www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmMi...

#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge Delta Goodrem 15>1 3 Not Me, Not I (Innocent Eyes, 2003) This Oz #1 is a personal fave. The lyrics & tone of this break up anthem are empowering. Live 10th anniversary vid: smoking! "You mixed me up for someone Who'd fall apart without you" www.youtube.com/watc...

#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge 1985 20>1 9 No Promises, Icehouse Rel. 28/10/1985 A stunning song from Icehouse 🇦🇺 I can't believe I'm ranking this #9 ... but this is 1985! ❤️‍🔥🎶 "But as love lies bleeding in your hands Heaven sends you no promises of Arabian Nights" www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Eal...

#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge Delta Goodrem 15>1 4 Wish You Were Here (Child Of The Universe, 2012) Written for Liam, a lifelong friend who died in an accident at 24yo, this is one of Delta's most stunning & moving songs. Oz #5. "And I miss you in the earth's atmosphere" www.youtube.com/watc...

Hey #ArtistFave15 fam 🤩 Yuri & I can’t believe we’re down to the final 5 posts 😱 Time’s flown 🫠 Your artists & songs are awesome 🔥 We’re loving the variety, hearing faves new & old 🥳 Looking fwd to ur final 5 songs 😍 But ofc we’re not done for the month 😜 💙 from @olgalovesyuri.bsky.social & moi

#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge 1985 20>1 10 Current Stand, Kids In The Kitchen Rel. 01/08/1985 Time for more Aussie new wave 🇦🇺 KITK released Shine in '85 & this is my fave single from it ❤️‍🔥🎶 "Caught in the crossfire Burnt by its anger This is the current stand" www.youtube.com/watch?v=TASd...

#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge Delta Goodrem 15>1 5 Born To Try (Innocent Eyes, 2003) Her 1st #1, a huge Oz/NZ hit, & defined her piano-pop soundscape. This 2021 live version outside the Sydney Opera House is sensational! "All that you see is me And all I truly believe" www.youtube.com/watc...

#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge 1985 20>1 11 If I Was, Midge Ure Rel. 02/09/1985 This song is poetic & beautiful ❤️🎶 Top 10 in 🇦🇺 & #1 in 🇬🇧/🇮🇪 "If I was a poet All my love and burning words I would show it If I was her lover Her eyes in kisses I would cover" www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1Jr...

#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge Delta Goodrem 15>1 6 Out Of The Blue (Mistaken Identity, 2004) Her record 6th straight Oz #1. A gorgeous composition, rolling with light & shade. Released after her successful treatment for cancer. "A new beginning A new chapter of my life" www.youtube.com/watc...

#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge 1985 20>1 12 Nightshift, Commodores Rel. 18/01/1985 This song is just ... perfect 🥰 It is transcendent: the melody, the vocals, the harmonies, the tribute 💔❤️🎶 "You found another home I know you're not alone" www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrkE...

#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge Delta Goodrem 15>1 7 I Can't Break It My Heart (Delta, 2007) The final single from her 3rd album. An underrated power ballad. Truly stunning. Hot live vid from the Believe Again Tour! "But if I still believe you love me Maybe I'll survive" www.youtube.com/watc...

#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge 1985 20>1 13 Russians, Sting Rel. 29/11/1985 My fave Sting song ❤️‍🔥 The lyrics are brilliant, the tone is spot on, the video is perfect ... it's sad that the sentiment is relevant again 😕 "There's no such thing as a winnable war" www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHyl...

#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge Delta Goodrem 15>1 8 Lost Without You (Innocent Eyes, 2003) One of her international hits. Huge Oz #1. Video is 10th anniversary edition: Delta's storytelling here shows her remarkable vocals. "How am I ever gonna get rid of these blues?" www.youtube.com/watc...

Summer Hill Square at midnight 🌈🤍💕

#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge 1985 20>1 14 A Good Heart, Feargal Sharkey Rel. 30/09/1985 This Maria McKee-penned track, wonderfully performed by Feargal, was a big #1 in 🇦🇺💥 Simply terrific 💕 "I know, it's a dream I'm willing to defend" www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bx9q...

#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge Delta Goodrem 15>1 9 Dear Life (Wings Of The Wild, 2016) A powerful piano ballad about self-doubt & survival at critical life stages. If this doesn't move you, check your pulse. Oz #3 & awesome video too. "Dear life Am I doing this right?" www.youtube.com/watc...

Hey #ArtistFave15 fam 🙌 We’re 5 days in & once again Yuri & I are loving the musical goodness from your faves 🎶🥰 So many amazing artists; so many awesome songs 🤩 10 tracks to go! We can’t wait to see what you post 🥳 Big 🙏🏽 4 supporting this community 🎶 💙 from @olgalovesyuri.bsky.social & moi 🙌

#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge 1985 20>1 15 Would I Lie To You, Eurythmics Rel. 09/04/1985 The Eurythmics' rock direction brought them their biggest hit in 🇦🇺 - Would I Lie To You was a huge #1 Down Under 💥💕 "Watch me walking Walking out the door" www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uhpu...

#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge Delta Goodrem 15>1 10 In This Life (Delta, 2007) The lead single from her 3rd album: another joyful & exuberant song. And another Oz #1. She's on piano live & it's fire, but posting the fun official vid. "You give me love You give me light" www.youtube.com/watc...

#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge 1985 20>1 16 Live It Up, Mental As Anything Rel. 20/05/1985 Live It Up was the biggest 🇦🇺 song of 1985 Down Under, and peaked at #2 💥 It's pure happiness 💕 "Hey, there you, with the sad face Come up to my place and live it up" www.youtube.com/watch?v=cS9Y...

#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge Delta Goodrem 15>1 11 Sitting On Top Of The World (Child Of The Universe, 2012) From deep ballads to joyful exuberance, Delta has range. This song is pure happy-making. An Oz #2. "You know it's right When all of the stars in the sky align" www.youtube.com/watc...

#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge 1985 20>1 17 We Will Together, Eurogliders Rel. 01/04/1985 One of my fave 🇦🇺 synth-pop bands ❤️ Epic tempo changes in this song 💕 And the vid would've been banned in the US! 🥵 We're wild 🇦🇺😅 "Under the sheets, only this precious way" www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBZL...

#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge Delta Goodrem 15>1 12 Heavy (Wings Of The Wild, 2016) A song with a powerful message of hope, regret & survival. Her voice shines & the breakdown is fire. Stunning one-take video. "I made a wish on a satellite That I mistook for a star" www.youtube.com/watc...

📌 For October, me & my favorite Cheshire cat @dmadcat.bsky.social , will be hosting a Halloween-themed music challenge! 🎃 #Howl-A-Ween #MusicSky I'll post a calendar of daily prompts. If you need to start late, skip a day, or end early, that's OK! Early posting begins Sept 30th AFTER 5pm EST.

#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge 1985 20>1 18 Endless Road, Time Bandits Rel. 26/10/1985 Dutch band Time Bandits were so popular Down Under that they made the video to this top #5 hit in 🇦🇺 A brill song that brings back so many memories ❤️❤️ "Somebody show me the way" www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-rb...

#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge Delta Goodrem 15>1 13 Predictable (Innocent Eyes, 2003) One of Delta's 9 Aus #1s & a fan fave! The piano riff is iconic! Here's the 10th anniversary live version: it's smoking! "You say you love me & you make All the right promises to break" www.youtube.com/watc...

#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge 1985 20>1 19 Too Young For Promises, Koo De Tah Rel. 01/06/1985 Aussie synth-pop band Koo De Tah dropped a brilliant pop gem in mid-1985 🇦🇺❤️ Still a total banger 40 yrs on 💥 "Oceans of passion, within your eyes" www.youtube.com/watch?v=jd0p...

#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge Delta Goodrem 15>1 14 Enough (Wings Of The Wild, 2016) The 3rd single from her 5th album, feat. US rapper Gizzle, this self-acceptance anthem is another banger & shows Delta's songwriting versatility & vocal chops. "I'm not breaking for you" www.youtube.com/watc...

#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge 1985 20>1 20 Pleasure & Pain, The Divinyls Rel. 02/09/1985 Stoked to countdown my faves from one of my fave music years & the amazing Chrissy Amphlett, fronting The Divinyls, is a must 💔❤️💥 "Lover, lover, why do you push?" www.youtube.com/watch?v=5boY...

#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge Delta Goodrem 15>1 15 Back To Your Heart (2023) I'm stoked to cover Aussie superstar Delta this Sept & I wanted to start with a recent banger! Big 80s anthemic pop-rock energy! "When you're feeling down & out Lifе is for the here & now" www.youtube.com/watc...