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MTV’s First 10 Videos

Posted on 5/15/24 at 6:15 pm
Posted by morganwadefan
TN
Member since May 2023
212 posts
Posted on 5/15/24 at 6:15 pm
I didn’t know Tesla’s Little Suzi was a cover.

1. “Video Killed the Radio Star,” The Buggles.

2. “You Better Run,” Pat Benatar.

3. “She Won’t Dance With Me,” Rod Stewart.

4. “You Better You Bet,” The Who.

5. “Little Suzi’s on the Up,” Ph.D.

6. “We Don’t Talk Anymore,” Cliff Richard.

7. “Brass in Pocket,” The Pretenders.

8. “Time Heals,” Todd Rundgren.

9. “Take It on the Run,” REO Speedwagon.

10. “Rockin’ the Paradise," Styx.
This post was edited on 5/16/24 at 4:10 pm
Posted by STigers
Gulf Coast
Member since Nov 2022
1639 posts
Posted on 5/15/24 at 6:25 pm to
I was hoping to see MTV 1st ten videos
Disappointed
Posted by CAD703X
Liberty Island
Member since Jul 2008
78460 posts
Posted on 5/15/24 at 6:29 pm to
Same
Posted by STigers
Gulf Coast
Member since Nov 2022
1639 posts
Posted on 5/15/24 at 6:52 pm to
Here’s 20

1. “Video Killed the Radio Star,” The Buggles.

2. “You Better Run,” Pat Benatar.

3. “She Won’t Dance With Me,” Rod Stewart.

4. “You Better You Bet,” The Who.

5. “Little Suzi’s on the Up,” Ph.D.

6. “We Don’t Talk Anymore,” Cliff Richard.

7. “Brass in Pocket,” The Pretenders.

8. “Time Heals,” Todd Rundgren.

9. “Take It on the Run,” REO Speedwagon.

10. “Rockin’ the Paradise," Styx.

11. “When Things Go Wrong,” Robin Lane and the Chartbusters.

12. “History Never Repeats,” Split Enz.

13. “Hold on Loosely,” 38 Special.

14. “Just Between You and Me,” April Wine.

15. “Sailing,” Rod Stewart.

16. “Iron Maiden,” Iron Maiden.

17. “Keep on Loving You,” REO Speedwagon.

18. “Bluer Than Blue,” Michael Johnson.

19. “Message of Love,” The Pretenders.

20. “Mr. Briefcase,” Lee Ritenour.
Posted by shutterspeed
MS Gulf Coast
Member since May 2007
63587 posts
Posted on 5/15/24 at 7:29 pm to
Wow. Some of those songs I haven't thought about in decades.
Posted by Bestbank Tiger
Premium Member
Member since Jan 2005
71492 posts
Posted on 5/15/24 at 8:25 pm to
quote:

Wow. Some of those songs I haven't thought about in decades.


Definitely not a Who's Who of 80s songs
Posted by Julz5198
Member since Mar 2023
403 posts
Posted on 5/16/24 at 7:12 pm to
Now name the top ten from today
Posted by bisceaux
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2009
611 posts
Posted on 5/18/24 at 8:49 am to
From Google Gemini - can't confirm accuracy:

“Video Killed the Radio Star,” The Buggles: LINK
“You Better Run,” Pat Benatar: LINK
“She Won’t Dance With Me,” Rod Stewart: LINK
“You Better You Bet,” The Who: LINK
“Little Suzi’s on the Up,” Ph.D.: I couldn't find an official music video for "Little Suzi’s on the Up" by Ph.D.
“We Don’t Talk Anymore,” Cliff Richard: LINK
“Brass in Pocket,” The Pretenders: LINK
“Time Heals,” Todd Rundgren: I couldn't find an official music video for "Time Heals" by Todd Rundgren.
“Take It on the Run,” REO Speedwagon: LINK
“Rockin’ the Paradise,” Styx: LINK
“When Things Go Wrong,” Robin Lane and the Chartbusters: I couldn't find an official music video for "When Things Go Wrong" by Robin Lane and the Chartbusters.
“History Never Repeats,” Split Enz: LINK
“Hold on Loosely,” 38 Special: LINK
“Just Between You and Me,” April Wine: LINK
“Sailing,” Rod Stewart: LINK
“Iron Maiden,” Iron Maiden: LINK
“Keep on Loving You,” REO Speedwagon: LINK
“Bluer Than Blue,” Michael Johnson: LINK
“Message of Love,” The Pretenders: LINK
“Mr. Briefcase,” Lee Ritenour: I couldn't find an official music video for "Mr. Briefcase" by Lee Ritenour.
Posted by CAD703X
Liberty Island
Member since Jul 2008
78460 posts
Posted on 5/18/24 at 9:34 am to
Iron maiden and split enz made the list of the first 20 videos?? Amazing how quickly MTV went to shite after this.
This post was edited on 5/18/24 at 9:35 am
Posted by dgnx6
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2006
69034 posts
Posted on 5/18/24 at 10:42 am to
Posted by johnqpublic
Right here
Member since Oct 2017
619 posts
Posted on 5/18/24 at 3:10 pm to
quote:

“Little Suzi’s on the Up,” Ph.D.: I couldn't find an official music video for "Little Suzi’s on the Up" by Ph.D.


Little Suzi
Posted by 14&Counting
Eugene, OR
Member since Jul 2012
37731 posts
Posted on 5/18/24 at 4:23 pm to
quote:

Definitely not a Who's Who of 80s songs


Got to remember MTV just started. Bands weren't really making videos like they did later. I guess MTV had to go with what was available.
Posted by Bayouboogaloocrew
Dixie
Member since Jul 2013
3149 posts
Posted on 5/18/24 at 8:03 pm to
Your Iron Maiden link is for The Number of the Beast

Edit-I guess I need to blame Google Gemini
This post was edited on 5/18/24 at 8:04 pm
Posted by OK Roughneck
The Sooner State
Member since Aug 2021
9622 posts
Posted on 5/18/24 at 8:22 pm to
quote:

Wow. Some of those songs I haven't thought about in decades.


I did a screen shot so I could find them on YouTube some I dont remember
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