Alan J. Edmonds
@alanjedmonds.bsky.social
Here mostly for music-related posts. I also write on Substack about life experiences. https://alanjedmonds.substack.com
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A few notes about the #20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge, which resumes on November 1st:
1. Choose any year you like, even if you see others using the same year. There's enough songs out there for all of us!
2. If you need to start late, skip days, end early, etc., that's 100% fine.
More below! ⬇️
1. Choose any year you like, even if you see others using the same year. There's enough songs out there for all of us!
2. If you need to start late, skip days, end early, etc., that's 100% fine.
More below! ⬇️
I'm picking 1979, the year I started high school.
Blondie - Heart of Glass
1979 • Unranked • Day 11
#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGU_...
1979 • Unranked • Day 11
#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGU_...
Blondie - Heart Of Glass
YouTube video by BlondieVEVO
www.youtube.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Blondie - Heart of Glass
1979 • Unranked • Day 11
#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGU_...
1979 • Unranked • Day 11
#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGU_...
Reposted by Alan J. Edmonds
Reposted by Alan J. Edmonds
November 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
The Pretenders — Brass in Pocket
1979 • Unranked • Day 10
#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0H6r...
1979 • Unranked • Day 10
#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0H6r...
Pretenders - Brass In Pocket (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Pretenders
www.youtube.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:12 PM
The Pretenders — Brass in Pocket
1979 • Unranked • Day 10
#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0H6r...
1979 • Unranked • Day 10
#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0H6r...
It’s hard to believe that my dad would have been 106 today.
I shared a short piece reflecting on how my dad became my best friend in the 1980s, and how I cherish the memories of our Sunday afternoon bike rides.
#family #nostalgia #childhood
alanjedmonds.substack.com/p/thinking-a...
I shared a short piece reflecting on how my dad became my best friend in the 1980s, and how I cherish the memories of our Sunday afternoon bike rides.
#family #nostalgia #childhood
alanjedmonds.substack.com/p/thinking-a...
Thinking About My Dad On His Birthday
My dad would have been 106 today, so I'm posting this updated story about the Sunday afternoons we spent together; I didn’t realise how much they would eventually mean to me
alanjedmonds.substack.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:59 AM
It’s hard to believe that my dad would have been 106 today.
I shared a short piece reflecting on how my dad became my best friend in the 1980s, and how I cherish the memories of our Sunday afternoon bike rides.
#family #nostalgia #childhood
alanjedmonds.substack.com/p/thinking-a...
I shared a short piece reflecting on how my dad became my best friend in the 1980s, and how I cherish the memories of our Sunday afternoon bike rides.
#family #nostalgia #childhood
alanjedmonds.substack.com/p/thinking-a...
M - Pop Muzik (Official HD Video)
YouTube video by Robin Scott - M
www.youtube.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Reposted by Alan J. Edmonds
#20SongsByYear
#MusicChallenge
1979
15 (unranked)
Since You've Been Gone - Rainbow
Hooks, a chorus, a key change. Got it all.
youtu.be/AFYbz2AXn8g?...
#MusicChallenge
1979
15 (unranked)
Since You've Been Gone - Rainbow
Hooks, a chorus, a key change. Got it all.
youtu.be/AFYbz2AXn8g?...
Rainbow - Since You Been Gone [Original 1979 version]
YouTube video by Thaapa1
youtu.be
November 6, 2025 at 9:20 AM
#20SongsByYear
#MusicChallenge
1979
15 (unranked)
Since You've Been Gone - Rainbow
Hooks, a chorus, a key change. Got it all.
youtu.be/AFYbz2AXn8g?...
#MusicChallenge
1979
15 (unranked)
Since You've Been Gone - Rainbow
Hooks, a chorus, a key change. Got it all.
youtu.be/AFYbz2AXn8g?...
Reposted by Alan J. Edmonds
#20SongsByYear
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
1975 : Not really ranked
15 : Lady Marmalade : Labelle
youtu.be/ku7W0BZcxdw?...
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
1975 : Not really ranked
15 : Lady Marmalade : Labelle
youtu.be/ku7W0BZcxdw?...
Lady Marmalade
YouTube video by Patti LaBelle - Topic
youtu.be
November 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
#20SongsByYear
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
1975 : Not really ranked
15 : Lady Marmalade : Labelle
youtu.be/ku7W0BZcxdw?...
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
1975 : Not really ranked
15 : Lady Marmalade : Labelle
youtu.be/ku7W0BZcxdw?...
Reposted by Alan J. Edmonds
#20SongsByYear
#MusicChallenge
I chose 1987.
Songs are in no particular order,they just say 1987 to me.
8. "Luka" - Suzanne Vega
youtu.be/VZt7J0iaUD0?...
#MusicChallenge
I chose 1987.
Songs are in no particular order,they just say 1987 to me.
8. "Luka" - Suzanne Vega
youtu.be/VZt7J0iaUD0?...
Suzanne Vega - Luka
YouTube video by SuzanneVegaVEVO
youtu.be
November 8, 2025 at 8:45 AM
#20SongsByYear
#MusicChallenge
I chose 1987.
Songs are in no particular order,they just say 1987 to me.
8. "Luka" - Suzanne Vega
youtu.be/VZt7J0iaUD0?...
#MusicChallenge
I chose 1987.
Songs are in no particular order,they just say 1987 to me.
8. "Luka" - Suzanne Vega
youtu.be/VZt7J0iaUD0?...
The Buggles - Video Killed the Radio Star
1979 • Unranked • Day 8
#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8r-...
1979 • Unranked • Day 8
#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8r-...
The Buggles - Video Killed The Radio Star (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by TheBugglesVEVO
www.youtube.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:21 PM
The Buggles - Video Killed the Radio Star
1979 • Unranked • Day 8
#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8r-...
1979 • Unranked • Day 8
#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8r-...
Reposted by Alan J. Edmonds
thnx!
u might like :
> the Fishlab EP <
jtc crew
#funk
#breaks
#boogie
#soulsky
#deephouse
#brokenbeat
#bandcampfriday
#clubculture-exotica
jupitertuningcenter.bandcamp.com/album/the-fishlab-ep
u might like :
> the Fishlab EP <
jtc crew
#funk
#breaks
#boogie
#soulsky
#deephouse
#brokenbeat
#bandcampfriday
#clubculture-exotica
jupitertuningcenter.bandcamp.com/album/the-fishlab-ep
the Fishlab 'EP', by JTC crew: rusty deadream, dj cafoo, the well hung don, floyd shabazz, frank de kova, coffee garner.
6 track album
jupitertuningcenter.bandcamp.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:21 PM
thnx!
u might like :
> the Fishlab EP <
jtc crew
#funk
#breaks
#boogie
#soulsky
#deephouse
#brokenbeat
#bandcampfriday
#clubculture-exotica
jupitertuningcenter.bandcamp.com/album/the-fishlab-ep
u might like :
> the Fishlab EP <
jtc crew
#funk
#breaks
#boogie
#soulsky
#deephouse
#brokenbeat
#bandcampfriday
#clubculture-exotica
jupitertuningcenter.bandcamp.com/album/the-fishlab-ep
The Police — Message in a Bottle
1979 • Unranked • Day 7
#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbXW...
1979 • Unranked • Day 7
#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbXW...
The Police - Message In A Bottle (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by ThePoliceVEVO
www.youtube.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:19 AM
The Police — Message in a Bottle
1979 • Unranked • Day 7
#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbXW...
1979 • Unranked • Day 7
#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbXW...
Bee Gees - Tragedy
1979 • Unranked • Day 6
#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFd-...
1979 • Unranked • Day 6
#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFd-...
Tragedy
YouTube video by Bee Gees - Topic
www.youtube.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Bee Gees - Tragedy
1979 • Unranked • Day 6
#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFd-...
1979 • Unranked • Day 6
#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFd-...
Gibson Brothers - Ooh What a Life
1979 • Unranked • Day 5
#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8EZ...
1979 • Unranked • Day 5
#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8EZ...
Gibson Brothers "Ooh! What A Life" 1979
YouTube video by morrisjrs1965
www.youtube.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Gibson Brothers - Ooh What a Life
1979 • Unranked • Day 5
#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8EZ...
1979 • Unranked • Day 5
#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8EZ...
Reposted by Alan J. Edmonds
#20SongsByYear
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
Day 3 of 20
(unranked)
Year - 1991
Kirsty MacColl - Walking Down Madison
Released - May 7, 1991
US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks - #4
US Billboard Hot Dance Music Club Play - #18
youtube.com/watch?v=WHTx...
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
Day 3 of 20
(unranked)
Year - 1991
Kirsty MacColl - Walking Down Madison
Released - May 7, 1991
US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks - #4
US Billboard Hot Dance Music Club Play - #18
youtube.com/watch?v=WHTx...
Kirsty MacColl - Walking Down Madison (Official HD Music Video)
YouTube video by DemonMusicGroup
youtube.com
November 3, 2025 at 5:58 PM
#20SongsByYear
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
Day 3 of 20
(unranked)
Year - 1991
Kirsty MacColl - Walking Down Madison
Released - May 7, 1991
US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks - #4
US Billboard Hot Dance Music Club Play - #18
youtube.com/watch?v=WHTx...
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
Day 3 of 20
(unranked)
Year - 1991
Kirsty MacColl - Walking Down Madison
Released - May 7, 1991
US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks - #4
US Billboard Hot Dance Music Club Play - #18
youtube.com/watch?v=WHTx...
Reposted by Alan J. Edmonds
#20SongsByYear
#MusicChallenge
1973 (unranked)
Day 1
Golden Earring - Radar Love ❤️🎶🎵
One of the standout songs of that year! 👌
youtu.be/aRlSHG5hRY4?...
#MusicChallenge
1973 (unranked)
Day 1
Golden Earring - Radar Love ❤️🎶🎵
One of the standout songs of that year! 👌
youtu.be/aRlSHG5hRY4?...
Golden Earring - Radar Love (Official Music Video [HD])
YouTube video by Red Bullet
youtu.be
November 1, 2025 at 10:13 PM
#20SongsByYear
#MusicChallenge
1973 (unranked)
Day 1
Golden Earring - Radar Love ❤️🎶🎵
One of the standout songs of that year! 👌
youtu.be/aRlSHG5hRY4?...
#MusicChallenge
1973 (unranked)
Day 1
Golden Earring - Radar Love ❤️🎶🎵
One of the standout songs of that year! 👌
youtu.be/aRlSHG5hRY4?...
My latest Substack roundup.
1984 music memories, Bletchley Park trip, my unusual workplace, old tech — Atari 400/800, Sinclair ZX81, IBM PC, my late wife's illness, losing my aunt, and something my wife bought 25 years ago that reminds me of her #writing
alanjedmonds.substack.com/p/3-nov-2025...
1984 music memories, Bletchley Park trip, my unusual workplace, old tech — Atari 400/800, Sinclair ZX81, IBM PC, my late wife's illness, losing my aunt, and something my wife bought 25 years ago that reminds me of her #writing
alanjedmonds.substack.com/p/3-nov-2025...
3 Nov 2025 — Alan's Roundup
A collection of recent stories for you
alanjedmonds.substack.com
November 4, 2025 at 11:04 AM
My latest Substack roundup.
1984 music memories, Bletchley Park trip, my unusual workplace, old tech — Atari 400/800, Sinclair ZX81, IBM PC, my late wife's illness, losing my aunt, and something my wife bought 25 years ago that reminds me of her #writing
alanjedmonds.substack.com/p/3-nov-2025...
1984 music memories, Bletchley Park trip, my unusual workplace, old tech — Atari 400/800, Sinclair ZX81, IBM PC, my late wife's illness, losing my aunt, and something my wife bought 25 years ago that reminds me of her #writing
alanjedmonds.substack.com/p/3-nov-2025...
The Boomtown Rats - I Don’t Like Mondays
1979 • Unranked • Day 4
#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ml06...
(Why did I wait until Tuesday to post this track... 😆)
1979 • Unranked • Day 4
#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ml06...
(Why did I wait until Tuesday to post this track... 😆)
I Don't Like Mondays
YouTube video by The Boomtown Rats - Topic
www.youtube.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:11 AM
The Boomtown Rats - I Don’t Like Mondays
1979 • Unranked • Day 4
#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ml06...
(Why did I wait until Tuesday to post this track... 😆)
1979 • Unranked • Day 4
#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ml06...
(Why did I wait until Tuesday to post this track... 😆)
Roxy Music — Dance Away
1979 • Unranked • Day 3
#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVaU...
1979 • Unranked • Day 3
#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVaU...
Dance Away
YouTube video by Roxy Music - Topic
www.youtube.com
November 3, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Roxy Music — Dance Away
1979 • Unranked • Day 3
#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVaU...
1979 • Unranked • Day 3
#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVaU...
Thin Lizzy - Waiting for an Alibi
1979 • Unranked • Day 2
#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYmw...
1979 • Unranked • Day 2
#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYmw...
Waiting For An Alibi
YouTube video by Thin Lizzy - Topic
www.youtube.com
November 2, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Thin Lizzy - Waiting for an Alibi
1979 • Unranked • Day 2
#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYmw...
1979 • Unranked • Day 2
#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYmw...
Squeeze — Cool for Cats
1979 • Unranked • Day 1
#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJ2c...
1979 • Unranked • Day 1
#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJ2c...
Squeeze - Cool For Cats (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by SqueezeVEVO
www.youtube.com
November 1, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Squeeze — Cool for Cats
1979 • Unranked • Day 1
#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJ2c...
1979 • Unranked • Day 1
#20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJ2c...
I'm picking 1979, the year I started high school.
A few notes about the #20SongsByYear #MusicChallenge, which resumes on November 1st:
1. Choose any year you like, even if you see others using the same year. There's enough songs out there for all of us!
2. If you need to start late, skip days, end early, etc., that's 100% fine.
More below! ⬇️
1. Choose any year you like, even if you see others using the same year. There's enough songs out there for all of us!
2. If you need to start late, skip days, end early, etc., that's 100% fine.
More below! ⬇️
November 1, 2025 at 8:43 AM
I'm picking 1979, the year I started high school.
Voices of East Harlem - Cashing In
1973
What a great song. I love it!
#soul #music
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9K5D...
1973
What a great song. I love it!
#soul #music
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9K5D...
Cashing In
YouTube video by The Voices of East Harlem - Topic
www.youtube.com
October 31, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Voices of East Harlem - Cashing In
1973
What a great song. I love it!
#soul #music
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9K5D...
1973
What a great song. I love it!
#soul #music
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9K5D...
Reposted by Alan J. Edmonds
October 30, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Elton John and Kiki Dee — Don't Go Breaking My Heart
1976
This takes me back to a moment during the hot summer of '76. There I was, 8 years old, playing on the swing in the back garden, with my gran's old radio nearby. And this song came on.
#70s #memories #music
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0qW...
1976
This takes me back to a moment during the hot summer of '76. There I was, 8 years old, playing on the swing in the back garden, with my gran's old radio nearby. And this song came on.
#70s #memories #music
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0qW...
Elton John, Kiki Dee - Don't Go Breaking My Heart (with Kiki Dee)
YouTube video by EltonJohnVEVO
www.youtube.com
October 30, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Elton John and Kiki Dee — Don't Go Breaking My Heart
1976
This takes me back to a moment during the hot summer of '76. There I was, 8 years old, playing on the swing in the back garden, with my gran's old radio nearby. And this song came on.
#70s #memories #music
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0qW...
1976
This takes me back to a moment during the hot summer of '76. There I was, 8 years old, playing on the swing in the back garden, with my gran's old radio nearby. And this song came on.
#70s #memories #music
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0qW...