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Buddy Gott
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Writer of fiction & non-fiction. Here to chat about fun things like music, books, TV & movies. Host of the Pop and Prose podcast & co-host of The Buddy & Lisa Show.
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Here's a FREE piece I just published on #Medium about My Top 12 Favorite Albums of 2025. 😀🎶🎧

How about you? What were your favorite albums of 2025? Please let me know!

P.S. - Happy New Year! 🎉

#Music #MusicSky
My Top 12 Favorite Albums of the Year
Part of my freeing (literally) return to Medium
medium.com
#DavidsMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge #MusicSky

I'm giving myself my own challenge within this challenge: I'm using only songs from my playlists of songs I like to listen to while walking or riding my stationary bike. 😀

Day 7. A song that starts with the letter G

Goody Two Shoes - Adam Ant

#80s
Adam Ant - Goody Two Shoes
YouTube video by AdamAntVEVO
youtu.be
January 7, 2026 at 3:59 PM
#BreakingKindSongs
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky

January 7: Motivates you to workout or move

Twist Of Fate - Olivia Newton-John

One of my favorites! It's got a great steady beat that makes it perfect to exercise to.

I'm also using this for my entry today in the #20FaveVideos challenge. 😀🎶📺
Olivia Newton-John - Twist Of Fate (Official 4K Version)
YouTube video by Olivia Newton- John
youtu.be
January 7, 2026 at 3:48 PM
#BreakingKindSongs
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky

January 6: First song (track 1) from any album or recording

Lay Your Hands On Me - Bon Jovi (1988)

The great opening tack of Bon Jovi's classic 'New Jersey' album.

#Rock #80s #Random80sSongOfTheNight
January 6, 2026 at 9:08 PM
What movie never bores you, no matter how many times you've seen it? 🎬

#Movies #Film #Grease2
January 6, 2026 at 5:55 PM
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge

My artist: Paul McCartney: 1980-Present (Unranked)

Day 6. So Bad (1983)

A great song made even better by its music video, which features charming performances by Linda McCartney & Ringo Starr.

*A bonus today for the #20FaveVideos challenge. 😀🎶

#MusicSky #80s
Paul McCartney - So Bad (Official Music Video) HD
YouTube video by Billy Shears
youtu.be
January 6, 2026 at 5:38 PM
#20FaveVideos
#MusicChallenge

In no order of preference

Day 6. Freeze-Frame - The J. Geils Band (1981)

I'm also using this for today's #DavidsMonthOfMusic challenge, which is to use a song that begins with the letter F.

#Music #MusicSky #80s
The J. Geils Band - Freeze Frame
YouTube video by JGeilsBandVEVO
youtu.be
January 6, 2026 at 5:24 PM
#DavidsMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge #MusicSky

I'm giving myself my own challenge within David's challenge: I'm using only songs from my playlists of songs I like to hear while walking or riding my stationary bike. 😀

Day 5. A song that starts with the letter E

Every Little Thing - Jeff Lynne 🎶😀
Every Little Thing
YouTube video by Jeff Lynne - Topic
youtu.be
January 5, 2026 at 5:58 PM
#BreakingKindSongs
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky

January 5: Mentions a measure of time (second, minute, hour, day, etc.)

61 Seconds - The Outfield (1985)

A great song from the band's excellent debut album 'Play Deep.' 🎶😀🎧

#80s #Random80sSongOfTheNight #80s4Ever
61 Seconds
YouTube video by The Outfield - Topic
youtu.be
January 5, 2026 at 3:24 PM
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge

My artist: Paul McCartney: 1980-Present (Unranked)

Day 5. No More Lonely Nights (1984)

A great song featuring the legendary David Gilmour playing guitar. 😀🎸🎶

#MusicSky #80s
#Random80sSongOfTheNight
#80s4Ever
Paul McCartney - No More Lonely Nights (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by PaulMcCartneyVEVO
youtu.be
January 5, 2026 at 3:07 PM
#20FaveVideos
#MusicChallenge

In no order of preference

Day 5. Love Of The Common People - Paul Young

I love the entire video but I especially love the fun performances by Paul's background singers, Kim Lesley & Maz Roberts, who were known as The Fabulous Wealthy Tarts. 😀

#Music #MusicSky #80s
Paul Young - Love of the Common People (Official Video), Full HD (Digitally Remastered & Upscaled)
YouTube video by Enhanced Music Videos
youtu.be
January 5, 2026 at 2:56 PM
#DavidsMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge #MusicSky

I'm giving myself my own challenge within David's challenge: I'm using only songs from my playlists of songs I like to hear while walking or riding my stationary bike. 😀

Day 4. A song that starts with the letter D

Dreamtime - Daryl Hall

#80s
Daryl Hall - Dreamtime (Official Video)
YouTube video by DarylHallVEVO
youtu.be
January 4, 2026 at 9:26 PM
#BreakingKindSongs
#MusicChallenge #Music
#MusicSky

Jan 4 - Wildcard: Any song, your choice.

I Love The 80s - Men Without Hats

A very fun song (and video) from Men Without Hats’ very good 2025 album ‘On The Moon.’ 😎🎶🌙
Men Without Hats - I Love The '80s [Official Video]
YouTube video by Men Without Hats
youtu.be
January 4, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Probably my favorite of the many great music videos made over the years by The Rolling Stones. 😀🎶👍

#Music #Rock #MusicSky
#80s #Random80sSongOfTheNight
#20FaveVideos
#MusicChallenge
1/4

Waiting On A Friend - Rolling Stones
Yet another video I want to jump into, hang out with Mick and Charlie and the boys.
The Rolling Stones - Waiting On A Friend - OFFICIAL PROMO
YouTube video by The Rolling Stones
youtu.be
January 4, 2026 at 8:09 PM
#20FaveVideos
#MusicChallenge

In no order of preference

Day 4. Kyoto - Phoebe Bridgers

Probably my favorite video of the last 20 (or so) years. Phoebe and her band members are very entertaining in this one. 😀

P.S. to Phoebe - Thanks for saving us all from Godzilla! 😁

#Music #MusicSky
Phoebe Bridgers - Kyoto (Official Video)
YouTube video by PhoebeBridgersVEVO
youtu.be
January 4, 2026 at 7:57 PM
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge

My artist: Paul McCartney: 1980-Present (Unranked)

Day 4. The title track of Paul’s fantastic 1997 album ‘Flaming Pie.’

#MusicSky #80s
#Random80sSongOfTheNight
#80s4Ever
Flaming Pie
YouTube video by Paul McCartney - Topic
youtu.be
January 4, 2026 at 7:36 PM
#20FaveVideos
#MusicChallenge

In no order of preference

Day 3. It Must Be Love - Madness (1981)

Such a fantastic song and the video is fun from the start to the finish! 😀🎶🖤
Madness - It Must Be Love (Official HD Video)
YouTube video by Madness
youtu.be
January 3, 2026 at 9:25 PM
#BreakingKindSongs
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky #90s

January 3: Has a winter month in the title or lyrics

January Friend - The Goo Goo Dolls
January Friend
YouTube video by The Goo Goo Dolls - Topic
youtu.be
January 3, 2026 at 9:14 PM
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge

My artist: Paul McCartney: 1980-Present (Unranked)

Day 3. Coming Up (1980)

From Paul's 'McCartney II' album. Although I have a slight preference for the live version that was released as a single, the below studio version is great also. 😀🎶
Paul McCartney - Coming Up (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by PaulMcCartneyVEVO
youtu.be
January 3, 2026 at 9:07 PM
#DavidsMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge #MusicSky

I'm giving myself my own challenge within David's challenge: I'm using only songs from my playlists of songs I like to hear while walking or riding my stationary bike. 😀

Day 3. A song that starts with the letter C

Can’t Break Me Down - Billy Idol
Billy Idol - Can't Break Me Down
YouTube video by BillyIdolVEVO
youtu.be
January 3, 2026 at 1:54 PM
#20FaveVideos
#MusicChallenge

In no order of preference

Day 2. Who Can It Be Now? - Men At Work (1981)

I can still remember the first time I saw this. It was on MTV early one morning right before I went to school. I thought it was incredibly cool then - and I still do! 😀🎶

#MusicSky #80s4Ever
Men At Work - Who Can It Be Now? (Official Video)
YouTube video by MenAtWorkVEVO
youtu.be
January 2, 2026 at 9:16 PM
#DavidsMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge #MusicSky

I'm giving myself my own challenge within David's great challenge: I'll be using only songs from my playlists of music I like to hear while walking or riding my stationary bike. 😀

Day 2. A song that starts with the letter B

Bad Medicine (1988)

#80s
Bon Jovi - Bad Medicine - HQ
YouTube video by High Quality Music
youtu.be
January 2, 2026 at 2:59 PM
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge

My artist: Paul McCartney: 1980-Present (Unranked)

Day 2. What's That You're Doing? (with Stevie Wonder)

From Paul's fantastic 1982 album 'Tug Of War.' I've always thought this song could have been a hit if it had been released as a single. 😀🎶

#MusicSky #80s
What’s That You’re Doing? (Remixed 2015)
YouTube video by Paul McCartney - Topic
youtu.be
January 2, 2026 at 2:48 PM
#BreakingKindSongs
#MusicChallenge #MusicSky

January 2: From an album that has cover art you like.

The Last To Know - Asia

This song comes from the band's second album 'Alpha,' which was released in 1983. The fantastic cover for it was designed by the legendary Roger Dean.
January 2, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Here's a FREE piece I just published on #Medium about My Top 12 Favorite Albums of 2025. 😀🎶🎧

How about you? What were your favorite albums of 2025? Please let me know!

P.S. - Happy New Year! 🎉

#Music #MusicSky
My Top 12 Favorite Albums of the Year
Part of my freeing (literally) return to Medium
medium.com
January 1, 2026 at 7:06 PM
#DavidsMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge #MusicSky

I'm giving myself my own challenge within David's great challenge: I'll be using only songs from my playlists of music I like to hear while walking or riding my stationary bike. 😀

Day 1. A song that starts with A

All Right - Christopher Cross
January 1, 2026 at 6:24 PM