Today’s music video of the day is the latest video Adi Ulmansky! Translated from Hebrew, the name of this song is I Want To Dance. That’s definitely a sentiment that I can get behind!
Enjoy!
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Music Video of the Day: Jeff Goldblum by Mattiel (2021, dir by ????)
Who else could inspire such loyalty?
Actually, though, the song itself isn’t about Jeff Goldblum. It’s about about someone who is a “little like a younger Jeff Goldblum.” The video, however, is all about Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis.
Enjoy!
Music Video of the Day: New Shapes by Charli XCX, feat. Christine and The Queens, Caroline Polachek (2021, dir by Imogene Strauss, Luke Orlando, and Terrence O’Connor)
Because a full list of credits was listed in this video’s YouTube description, it only seems appropriate to list them here. Here is who worked on the latest music video fro Charli XCX:
Directors: Imogene Strauss, Luke Orlando, Terrence O’Connor
Writers: Benito Skinner, Terrence O’Connor
Producer: JJ House
Co-Producer: Pedro Bringas
DoP: Pedro Bringas
Choreographer: Nathan Kim Visual
Synthesist + VHS Cam: Clayton McCracken
Wardrobe Stylist: Chris Horan
Wardrobe Assistant: Lauren Jeworski
Key Makeup: Amy Galibut
Key Makeup: Lily Keys
Hairstylist: Fitch Lunar
Hairstylist: Sami Knight
Manicurist: Mel Shengaris
Gaffer: Harrison Wong
Lighting Designer: Morgan Embry
Grip: Grace Cannon
Steadicam Op: Nick Serabyn
Cam Op: Grace Cannon
Cam Op: Harrison Wong
1st AC: Fido Wu
2nd AC: Brielle Steele
Production Designers: Hugh Zeigler, Daniel Lane (NuCalifornia)
Lead Person: Chi Chi Draving
Scenic: Daniel Payavis
Set Dresser: Will Clayton
Set Dresser: Jen Ziel
Sound Mixer: Mario Torres
Editor: Cal Laird
Assistant Editor: Nicole Remijio
Colorist: Lindsey Mazur
PA: Lindsay De May
PA: Danny Cron
Location Manager: Lee Duck
Charli XCX Management: Sam Pringle, Twiggy Rowley, Brandon Creed, Zoe Gitter
Charli XCX Creative Director: Imogene Strauss
Production Company: West of 20
Film Location: Night Light Studios
Titles: Collin Fletcher
Enjoy!
Music Video of the Day: Lonely Boy by Andrew Gold (1977, directed by ????)
On August 1st, 1981, MTV premiered. Over the course of 24 hours, 116 unique music videos were played on MTV. Yes, there was a time when the M actually did stand for music.
After three and a half months, we now come to the final video that MTV played on its first day of broadcast. That video was Andrew Gold and it was for his song about growing up with a younger sister, Lonely Boy.
Thank you for following this recreation of MTV’s first day and enjoy!
The First Videos Shown on MTV:
- Video Killed the Radio Star by the Buggles
- You Better Run by Pat Benatar
- She Won’t Dance With Me by Rod Stewart
- You Better You Bet By The Who
- Little Suzi’s On The Up by PH.D
- We Don’t Talk Anymore by Cliff Richard
- Brass in Pocket by Pretenders
- Time Heals by Todd Rundgren
- Take It On The Run by REO Speedwagon
- Rockin’ in Paradise by Styx
- When Things Go Wrong by Robin Lane & The Chartbusters
- History Never Repeats by Split Enz
- Hold On Loosely by .38 Special
- Just Between You And Me by April Wine
- Sailing by Rod Stewart
- Iron Maiden by Iron Maiden
- Keep On Loving You by REO Speedwagon
- Better Than Blue by Michael Johnson
- Message of Love by The Pretenders
- Mr. Briefcase by Lee Ritenour
- Double Life by The Cars
- In The Air Tonight by Phil Collins
- Looking for Clues by Robert Palmer
- Too Late by Shoes
- Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around by Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
- Do Ya Think I’m Sexy by Rod Stewart
- Surface Tension by Rupert Hine
- One Step Ahead by Split Enz
- Baker Street by Gerry Rafferty
- I’m Gonna Follow You by Pat Benatar
- Savannah Nights by Tom Johnston
- Lucille by Rockestra
- The Best of Times by Styx
- Vengeance by Carly Simon
- Wrathchild by Iron Maiden
- I Wanna Be a Lifeguard by Blotto
- Passion by Rod Stewart
- Oliver’s Army by Elvis Costello
- Don’t Let Me Go by REO Speedwagon
- Remote Control and Illegal by The Silencers
- Angel of the Morning by Juice Newton
- Little Sister by Rockpile with Robert Plant
- Hold On To The Night by Bootcamp
- Dreamin’ by Cliff Richard
- Is It You? by Lee Ritenour
- Tusk by Fleetwood Mac
- He Can’t Love You by Michael Stanley Band
- Tough Guys by REO Speedwagon
- Rapture by Blondie
- Don’t Let Go The Coat by The Who
- Ain’t Love A Bitch by Rod Stewart
- Talk of the Town by The Pretenders
- Can’t Happen Here by Rainbow
- Thank You For Being A Friend by Andrew Gold
- Bring It All Home by Gerry Rafferty
- Sign of the Gypsy Queen by April Wine
- The Man With The Child In His Eyes by Kate Bush
- All Night Long by Raindow
- Boys Keep Swinging by David Bowie
- Rat Race by The Specials
- Once in a Lifetime by Talking Heads
- Victim by Bootcamp
- Tonight’s the Night (Gonna be Alright) by Rod Stewart
- Cruel to be Kind by Nick Lowe
- A Little In Love by Cliff Richard
- Wild-Eyed Southern Boys by 38 Special
- Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush
- Celebrate The Bullet by The Selecter
- More Than I Can Say by Leo Sayer
- A Message To You, Rudy by The Specials
- Heart of Glass by Blondie
- Oh God, I Wish I Was Home Tonight by Rod Stewart
- Kid by The Pretenders
- Come What May by Lani Hall & Herb Alpert
- I Got You by Split Enz
- Sister Disco by The Who
- Fashion by David Bowie
- Love Stinks by J. Geils Band
- Johnny and Mary by Robert Palmer
- Tomorrow by Shoes
- Prime Time by The Tubes
- Cruel You by Shoes
- Calling All Girls by Hilly Michaels
- I Was Only Joking by Rod Stewart
- Let’s Go by The Cars
- Do You Remember Rock’N’Roll Radio by The Ramones
- Ridin’ The Storm Out by REO Speedwagon
- You’re In My Heart by Rod Stewart
- So Long by Fischer Z
- I Don’t Want To Know by Robin Lane and the Chartbusters
- Go Back Home Again by Andrew Gold
- Time For Me To Fly by REO Speedwagon
- Rough Boys by Pete Townshend
- Dangrous Type by The Cars
- Turn It On Again by Genesis
- We’re So Close by Carly Simon
- Kid Blue by Louise Goffin
- Vienna by Ultravox
- (What’s Son Funny Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding by Elvis Costello
- I Won’t Let You Down by Ph.D
- Holiday by Nazareth
- In My Arms Again by Shoes
- Passing Strangers by Ultravox
- Turning Japanese by The Vapors
- Roll With The Changes by REO Speedwagon
- I Hope I Never by Split Enz
- Blondes (Have More Fun) by Rod Stewart
- Never Let Her Slip Away by Andrew Gold
- Tattooed Love Boys by The Pretenders
- Peter Gunn Theme and Remote Control by The Silencers
- Only the Strong Survive by REO Speedwagon
- Waiting for the Weekend by The Vapors
- You’re Insane by Rod Stewart
- Kiss On My List by Hall & Oates
- Living in a Plastic Age by The Buggles
Music Video of the Day: Living in a Plastic Age by The Buggles (1980, directed by Russell Mulcahy)
On August 1st, 1981, MTV premiered. Over the course of 24 hours, 116 unique music videos were played on MTV. Yes, there was a time when the M actually did stand for music.
The first video that MTV played was from The Buggles and so was the second-to-last video that was aired on the channel’s 1st day of broadcast. Like Video Killed The Radio Star (and many of the other videos that aired on August 1st, 1981), Living In A Plastic Age was directed by Russell Mulcahy.
Enjoy! There’s just one more video to go!
The First Videos Shown on MTV:
- Video Killed the Radio Star by the Buggles
- You Better Run by Pat Benatar
- She Won’t Dance With Me by Rod Stewart
- You Better You Bet By The Who
- Little Suzi’s On The Up by PH.D
- We Don’t Talk Anymore by Cliff Richard
- Brass in Pocket by Pretenders
- Time Heals by Todd Rundgren
- Take It On The Run by REO Speedwagon
- Rockin’ in Paradise by Styx
- When Things Go Wrong by Robin Lane & The Chartbusters
- History Never Repeats by Split Enz
- Hold On Loosely by .38 Special
- Just Between You And Me by April Wine
- Sailing by Rod Stewart
- Iron Maiden by Iron Maiden
- Keep On Loving You by REO Speedwagon
- Better Than Blue by Michael Johnson
- Message of Love by The Pretenders
- Mr. Briefcase by Lee Ritenour
- Double Life by The Cars
- In The Air Tonight by Phil Collins
- Looking for Clues by Robert Palmer
- Too Late by Shoes
- Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around by Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
- Do Ya Think I’m Sexy by Rod Stewart
- Surface Tension by Rupert Hine
- One Step Ahead by Split Enz
- Baker Street by Gerry Rafferty
- I’m Gonna Follow You by Pat Benatar
- Savannah Nights by Tom Johnston
- Lucille by Rockestra
- The Best of Times by Styx
- Vengeance by Carly Simon
- Wrathchild by Iron Maiden
- I Wanna Be a Lifeguard by Blotto
- Passion by Rod Stewart
- Oliver’s Army by Elvis Costello
- Don’t Let Me Go by REO Speedwagon
- Remote Control and Illegal by The Silencers
- Angel of the Morning by Juice Newton
- Little Sister by Rockpile with Robert Plant
- Hold On To The Night by Bootcamp
- Dreamin’ by Cliff Richard
- Is It You? by Lee Ritenour
- Tusk by Fleetwood Mac
- He Can’t Love You by Michael Stanley Band
- Tough Guys by REO Speedwagon
- Rapture by Blondie
- Don’t Let Go The Coat by The Who
- Ain’t Love A Bitch by Rod Stewart
- Talk of the Town by The Pretenders
- Can’t Happen Here by Rainbow
- Thank You For Being A Friend by Andrew Gold
- Bring It All Home by Gerry Rafferty
- Sign of the Gypsy Queen by April Wine
- The Man With The Child In His Eyes by Kate Bush
- All Night Long by Raindow
- Boys Keep Swinging by David Bowie
- Rat Race by The Specials
- Once in a Lifetime by Talking Heads
- Victim by Bootcamp
- Tonight’s the Night (Gonna be Alright) by Rod Stewart
- Cruel to be Kind by Nick Lowe
- A Little In Love by Cliff Richard
- Wild-Eyed Southern Boys by 38 Special
- Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush
- Celebrate The Bullet by The Selecter
- More Than I Can Say by Leo Sayer
- A Message To You, Rudy by The Specials
- Heart of Glass by Blondie
- Oh God, I Wish I Was Home Tonight by Rod Stewart
- Kid by The Pretenders
- Come What May by Lani Hall & Herb Alpert
- I Got You by Split Enz
- Sister Disco by The Who
- Fashion by David Bowie
- Love Stinks by J. Geils Band
- Johnny and Mary by Robert Palmer
- Tomorrow by Shoes
- Prime Time by The Tubes
- Cruel You by Shoes
- Calling All Girls by Hilly Michaels
- I Was Only Joking by Rod Stewart
- Let’s Go by The Cars
- Do You Remember Rock’N’Roll Radio by The Ramones
- Ridin’ The Storm Out by REO Speedwagon
- You’re In My Heart by Rod Stewart
- So Long by Fischer Z
- I Don’t Want To Know by Robin Lane and the Chartbusters
- Go Back Home Again by Andrew Gold
- Time For Me To Fly by REO Speedwagon
- Rough Boys by Pete Townshend
- Dangrous Type by The Cars
- Turn It On Again by Genesis
- We’re So Close by Carly Simon
- Kid Blue by Louise Goffin
- Vienna by Ultravox
- (What’s Son Funny Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding by Elvis Costello
- I Won’t Let You Down by Ph.D
- Holiday by Nazareth
- In My Arms Again by Shoes
- Passing Strangers by Ultravox
- Turning Japanese by The Vapors
- Roll With The Changes by REO Speedwagon
- I Hope I Never by Split Enz
- Blondes (Have More Fun) by Rod Stewart
- Never Let Her Slip Away by Andrew Gold
- Tattooed Love Boys by The Pretenders
- Peter Gunn Theme and Remote Control by The Silencers
- Only the Strong Survive by REO Speedwagon
- Waiting for the Weekend by The Vapors
- You’re Insane by Rod Stewart
- Kiss On My List by Hall & Oates
Music Video of the Day: Kiss On My List by Hall & Oates (1981, directed by ????)
On August 1st, 1981, MTV premiered. Over the course of 24 hours, 116 unique music videos were played on MTV. Yes, there was a time when the M actually did stand for music.
The 114th music video to premiere on MTV was this performance clip for Hall and Oates’s Kiss On My List. It was the only Hall and Oates to be featured on MTV’s first day of broadcast and it aired fairly late in the day. Only two more videos would follow.
Enjoy!
The First Videos Shown on MTV:
- Video Killed the Radio Star by the Buggles
- You Better Run by Pat Benatar
- She Won’t Dance With Me by Rod Stewart
- You Better You Bet By The Who
- Little Suzi’s On The Up by PH.D
- We Don’t Talk Anymore by Cliff Richard
- Brass in Pocket by Pretenders
- Time Heals by Todd Rundgren
- Take It On The Run by REO Speedwagon
- Rockin’ in Paradise by Styx
- When Things Go Wrong by Robin Lane & The Chartbusters
- History Never Repeats by Split Enz
- Hold On Loosely by .38 Special
- Just Between You And Me by April Wine
- Sailing by Rod Stewart
- Iron Maiden by Iron Maiden
- Keep On Loving You by REO Speedwagon
- Better Than Blue by Michael Johnson
- Message of Love by The Pretenders
- Mr. Briefcase by Lee Ritenour
- Double Life by The Cars
- In The Air Tonight by Phil Collins
- Looking for Clues by Robert Palmer
- Too Late by Shoes
- Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around by Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
- Do Ya Think I’m Sexy by Rod Stewart
- Surface Tension by Rupert Hine
- One Step Ahead by Split Enz
- Baker Street by Gerry Rafferty
- I’m Gonna Follow You by Pat Benatar
- Savannah Nights by Tom Johnston
- Lucille by Rockestra
- The Best of Times by Styx
- Vengeance by Carly Simon
- Wrathchild by Iron Maiden
- I Wanna Be a Lifeguard by Blotto
- Passion by Rod Stewart
- Oliver’s Army by Elvis Costello
- Don’t Let Me Go by REO Speedwagon
- Remote Control and Illegal by The Silencers
- Angel of the Morning by Juice Newton
- Little Sister by Rockpile with Robert Plant
- Hold On To The Night by Bootcamp
- Dreamin’ by Cliff Richard
- Is It You? by Lee Ritenour
- Tusk by Fleetwood Mac
- He Can’t Love You by Michael Stanley Band
- Tough Guys by REO Speedwagon
- Rapture by Blondie
- Don’t Let Go The Coat by The Who
- Ain’t Love A Bitch by Rod Stewart
- Talk of the Town by The Pretenders
- Can’t Happen Here by Rainbow
- Thank You For Being A Friend by Andrew Gold
- Bring It All Home by Gerry Rafferty
- Sign of the Gypsy Queen by April Wine
- The Man With The Child In His Eyes by Kate Bush
- All Night Long by Raindow
- Boys Keep Swinging by David Bowie
- Rat Race by The Specials
- Once in a Lifetime by Talking Heads
- Victim by Bootcamp
- Tonight’s the Night (Gonna be Alright) by Rod Stewart
- Cruel to be Kind by Nick Lowe
- A Little In Love by Cliff Richard
- Wild-Eyed Southern Boys by 38 Special
- Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush
- Celebrate The Bullet by The Selecter
- More Than I Can Say by Leo Sayer
- A Message To You, Rudy by The Specials
- Heart of Glass by Blondie
- Oh God, I Wish I Was Home Tonight by Rod Stewart
- Kid by The Pretenders
- Come What May by Lani Hall & Herb Alpert
- I Got You by Split Enz
- Sister Disco by The Who
- Fashion by David Bowie
- Love Stinks by J. Geils Band
- Johnny and Mary by Robert Palmer
- Tomorrow by Shoes
- Prime Time by The Tubes
- Cruel You by Shoes
- Calling All Girls by Hilly Michaels
- I Was Only Joking by Rod Stewart
- Let’s Go by The Cars
- Do You Remember Rock’N’Roll Radio by The Ramones
- Ridin’ The Storm Out by REO Speedwagon
- You’re In My Heart by Rod Stewart
- So Long by Fischer Z
- I Don’t Want To Know by Robin Lane and the Chartbusters
- Go Back Home Again by Andrew Gold
- Time For Me To Fly by REO Speedwagon
- Rough Boys by Pete Townshend
- Dangrous Type by The Cars
- Turn It On Again by Genesis
- We’re So Close by Carly Simon
- Kid Blue by Louise Goffin
- Vienna by Ultravox
- (What’s Son Funny Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding by Elvis Costello
- I Won’t Let You Down by Ph.D
- Holiday by Nazareth
- In My Arms Again by Shoes
- Passing Strangers by Ultravox
- Turning Japanese by The Vapors
- Roll With The Changes by REO Speedwagon
- I Hope I Never by Split Enz
- Blondes (Have More Fun) by Rod Stewart
- Never Let Her Slip Away by Andrew Gold
- Tattooed Love Boys by The Pretenders
- Peter Gunn Theme and Remote Control by The Silencers
- Only the Strong Survive by REO Speedwagon
- Waiting for the Weekend by The Vapors
- You’re Insane by Rod Stewart
Music Video of the Day: You’re Insane by Rod Stewart (1977, directed by ????)
On August 1st, 1981, MTV premiered. Over the course of 24 hours, 116 unique music videos were played on MTV. Yes, there was a time when the M actually did stand for music.
The 113th music video to premiere on MTV was the video for You’re Insane by Rod Stewart. Significantly, it was the last Rod Stewart to play during MTV’s first day of broadcast. MTV played a total of 11 Rod Stewart videos on its first day of air. By contrast, they only played two videos from David Bowie and Blondie and one each from Talking Heads, Phil Collins, and The Ramones. MTV was truly RSTV during its first day of broadcast.
Enjoy!
The First Videos Shown on MTV:
- Video Killed the Radio Star by the Buggles
- You Better Run by Pat Benatar
- She Won’t Dance With Me by Rod Stewart
- You Better You Bet By The Who
- Little Suzi’s On The Up by PH.D
- We Don’t Talk Anymore by Cliff Richard
- Brass in Pocket by Pretenders
- Time Heals by Todd Rundgren
- Take It On The Run by REO Speedwagon
- Rockin’ in Paradise by Styx
- When Things Go Wrong by Robin Lane & The Chartbusters
- History Never Repeats by Split Enz
- Hold On Loosely by .38 Special
- Just Between You And Me by April Wine
- Sailing by Rod Stewart
- Iron Maiden by Iron Maiden
- Keep On Loving You by REO Speedwagon
- Better Than Blue by Michael Johnson
- Message of Love by The Pretenders
- Mr. Briefcase by Lee Ritenour
- Double Life by The Cars
- In The Air Tonight by Phil Collins
- Looking for Clues by Robert Palmer
- Too Late by Shoes
- Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around by Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
- Do Ya Think I’m Sexy by Rod Stewart
- Surface Tension by Rupert Hine
- One Step Ahead by Split Enz
- Baker Street by Gerry Rafferty
- I’m Gonna Follow You by Pat Benatar
- Savannah Nights by Tom Johnston
- Lucille by Rockestra
- The Best of Times by Styx
- Vengeance by Carly Simon
- Wrathchild by Iron Maiden
- I Wanna Be a Lifeguard by Blotto
- Passion by Rod Stewart
- Oliver’s Army by Elvis Costello
- Don’t Let Me Go by REO Speedwagon
- Remote Control and Illegal by The Silencers
- Angel of the Morning by Juice Newton
- Little Sister by Rockpile with Robert Plant
- Hold On To The Night by Bootcamp
- Dreamin’ by Cliff Richard
- Is It You? by Lee Ritenour
- Tusk by Fleetwood Mac
- He Can’t Love You by Michael Stanley Band
- Tough Guys by REO Speedwagon
- Rapture by Blondie
- Don’t Let Go The Coat by The Who
- Ain’t Love A Bitch by Rod Stewart
- Talk of the Town by The Pretenders
- Can’t Happen Here by Rainbow
- Thank You For Being A Friend by Andrew Gold
- Bring It All Home by Gerry Rafferty
- Sign of the Gypsy Queen by April Wine
- The Man With The Child In His Eyes by Kate Bush
- All Night Long by Raindow
- Boys Keep Swinging by David Bowie
- Rat Race by The Specials
- Once in a Lifetime by Talking Heads
- Victim by Bootcamp
- Tonight’s the Night (Gonna be Alright) by Rod Stewart
- Cruel to be Kind by Nick Lowe
- A Little In Love by Cliff Richard
- Wild-Eyed Southern Boys by 38 Special
- Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush
- Celebrate The Bullet by The Selecter
- More Than I Can Say by Leo Sayer
- A Message To You, Rudy by The Specials
- Heart of Glass by Blondie
- Oh God, I Wish I Was Home Tonight by Rod Stewart
- Kid by The Pretenders
- Come What May by Lani Hall & Herb Alpert
- I Got You by Split Enz
- Sister Disco by The Who
- Fashion by David Bowie
- Love Stinks by J. Geils Band
- Johnny and Mary by Robert Palmer
- Tomorrow by Shoes
- Prime Time by The Tubes
- Cruel You by Shoes
- Calling All Girls by Hilly Michaels
- I Was Only Joking by Rod Stewart
- Let’s Go by The Cars
- Do You Remember Rock’N’Roll Radio by The Ramones
- Ridin’ The Storm Out by REO Speedwagon
- You’re In My Heart by Rod Stewart
- So Long by Fischer Z
- I Don’t Want To Know by Robin Lane and the Chartbusters
- Go Back Home Again by Andrew Gold
- Time For Me To Fly by REO Speedwagon
- Rough Boys by Pete Townshend
- Dangrous Type by The Cars
- Turn It On Again by Genesis
- We’re So Close by Carly Simon
- Kid Blue by Louise Goffin
- Vienna by Ultravox
- (What’s Son Funny Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding by Elvis Costello
- I Won’t Let You Down by Ph.D
- Holiday by Nazareth
- In My Arms Again by Shoes
- Passing Strangers by Ultravox
- Turning Japanese by The Vapors
- Roll With The Changes by REO Speedwagon
- I Hope I Never by Split Enz
- Blondes (Have More Fun) by Rod Stewart
- Never Let Her Slip Away by Andrew Gold
- Tattooed Love Boys by The Pretenders
- Peter Gunn Theme and Remote Control by The Silencers
- Only the Strong Survive by REO Speedwagon
- Waiting for the Weekend by The Vapors
Music Video of the Day: Waiting for the Weekend by The Vapors (1980, directed by ????)
On August 1st, 1981, MTV premiered. Over the course of 24 hours, 116 unique music videos were played on MTV. Yes, there was a time when the M actually did stand for music.
The 112th video to premiere on MTV was the video for Waiting For The Weekend by The Vapors. I actually prefer this song and video to the Vapors’s better-known song, Turning Japanese. Waiting for The Weekend has a better beat and it’s also not racist so that’s definitely two points in its favor.
Enjoy!
The First Videos Shown on MTV:
- Video Killed the Radio Star by the Buggles
- You Better Run by Pat Benatar
- She Won’t Dance With Me by Rod Stewart
- You Better You Bet By The Who
- Little Suzi’s On The Up by PH.D
- We Don’t Talk Anymore by Cliff Richard
- Brass in Pocket by Pretenders
- Time Heals by Todd Rundgren
- Take It On The Run by REO Speedwagon
- Rockin’ in Paradise by Styx
- When Things Go Wrong by Robin Lane & The Chartbusters
- History Never Repeats by Split Enz
- Hold On Loosely by .38 Special
- Just Between You And Me by April Wine
- Sailing by Rod Stewart
- Iron Maiden by Iron Maiden
- Keep On Loving You by REO Speedwagon
- Better Than Blue by Michael Johnson
- Message of Love by The Pretenders
- Mr. Briefcase by Lee Ritenour
- Double Life by The Cars
- In The Air Tonight by Phil Collins
- Looking for Clues by Robert Palmer
- Too Late by Shoes
- Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around by Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
- Do Ya Think I’m Sexy by Rod Stewart
- Surface Tension by Rupert Hine
- One Step Ahead by Split Enz
- Baker Street by Gerry Rafferty
- I’m Gonna Follow You by Pat Benatar
- Savannah Nights by Tom Johnston
- Lucille by Rockestra
- The Best of Times by Styx
- Vengeance by Carly Simon
- Wrathchild by Iron Maiden
- I Wanna Be a Lifeguard by Blotto
- Passion by Rod Stewart
- Oliver’s Army by Elvis Costello
- Don’t Let Me Go by REO Speedwagon
- Remote Control and Illegal by The Silencers
- Angel of the Morning by Juice Newton
- Little Sister by Rockpile with Robert Plant
- Hold On To The Night by Bootcamp
- Dreamin’ by Cliff Richard
- Is It You? by Lee Ritenour
- Tusk by Fleetwood Mac
- He Can’t Love You by Michael Stanley Band
- Tough Guys by REO Speedwagon
- Rapture by Blondie
- Don’t Let Go The Coat by The Who
- Ain’t Love A Bitch by Rod Stewart
- Talk of the Town by The Pretenders
- Can’t Happen Here by Rainbow
- Thank You For Being A Friend by Andrew Gold
- Bring It All Home by Gerry Rafferty
- Sign of the Gypsy Queen by April Wine
- The Man With The Child In His Eyes by Kate Bush
- All Night Long by Raindow
- Boys Keep Swinging by David Bowie
- Rat Race by The Specials
- Once in a Lifetime by Talking Heads
- Victim by Bootcamp
- Tonight’s the Night (Gonna be Alright) by Rod Stewart
- Cruel to be Kind by Nick Lowe
- A Little In Love by Cliff Richard
- Wild-Eyed Southern Boys by 38 Special
- Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush
- Celebrate The Bullet by The Selecter
- More Than I Can Say by Leo Sayer
- A Message To You, Rudy by The Specials
- Heart of Glass by Blondie
- Oh God, I Wish I Was Home Tonight by Rod Stewart
- Kid by The Pretenders
- Come What May by Lani Hall & Herb Alpert
- I Got You by Split Enz
- Sister Disco by The Who
- Fashion by David Bowie
- Love Stinks by J. Geils Band
- Johnny and Mary by Robert Palmer
- Tomorrow by Shoes
- Prime Time by The Tubes
- Cruel You by Shoes
- Calling All Girls by Hilly Michaels
- I Was Only Joking by Rod Stewart
- Let’s Go by The Cars
- Do You Remember Rock’N’Roll Radio by The Ramones
- Ridin’ The Storm Out by REO Speedwagon
- You’re In My Heart by Rod Stewart
- So Long by Fischer Z
- I Don’t Want To Know by Robin Lane and the Chartbusters
- Go Back Home Again by Andrew Gold
- Time For Me To Fly by REO Speedwagon
- Rough Boys by Pete Townshend
- Dangrous Type by The Cars
- Turn It On Again by Genesis
- We’re So Close by Carly Simon
- Kid Blue by Louise Goffin
- Vienna by Ultravox
- (What’s Son Funny Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding by Elvis Costello
- I Won’t Let You Down by Ph.D
- Holiday by Nazareth
- In My Arms Again by Shoes
- Passing Strangers by Ultravox
- Turning Japanese by The Vapors
- Roll With The Changes by REO Speedwagon
- I Hope I Never by Split Enz
- Blondes (Have More Fun) by Rod Stewart
- Never Let Her Slip Away by Andrew Gold
- Tattooed Love Boys by The Pretenders
- Peter Gunn Theme and Remote Control by The Silencers
- Only the Strong Survive by REO Speedwagon
Music Video of the Day: Only The Strong Survive by REO Speedwagon (1980, directed by ????)
On August 1st, 1981, MTV premiered. Over the course of 24 hours, 116 unique music videos were played on MTV. Yes, there was a time when the M actually did stand for music.
The 111th video to air on MTV was the video for Only The Strong Survive by REO Speedwagon. Like all of the Speedwagon’s videos on that day, it was a performance clip. The video above has been edited slightly, specifically to include the song’s name and to point out that Gary Richrath is on guitar. This, however, is the only version of the video that I could find on YouTube. It’ll do.
Enjoy!
The First Videos Shown on MTV:
- Video Killed the Radio Star by the Buggles
- You Better Run by Pat Benatar
- She Won’t Dance With Me by Rod Stewart
- You Better You Bet By The Who
- Little Suzi’s On The Up by PH.D
- We Don’t Talk Anymore by Cliff Richard
- Brass in Pocket by Pretenders
- Time Heals by Todd Rundgren
- Take It On The Run by REO Speedwagon
- Rockin’ in Paradise by Styx
- When Things Go Wrong by Robin Lane & The Chartbusters
- History Never Repeats by Split Enz
- Hold On Loosely by .38 Special
- Just Between You And Me by April Wine
- Sailing by Rod Stewart
- Iron Maiden by Iron Maiden
- Keep On Loving You by REO Speedwagon
- Better Than Blue by Michael Johnson
- Message of Love by The Pretenders
- Mr. Briefcase by Lee Ritenour
- Double Life by The Cars
- In The Air Tonight by Phil Collins
- Looking for Clues by Robert Palmer
- Too Late by Shoes
- Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around by Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
- Do Ya Think I’m Sexy by Rod Stewart
- Surface Tension by Rupert Hine
- One Step Ahead by Split Enz
- Baker Street by Gerry Rafferty
- I’m Gonna Follow You by Pat Benatar
- Savannah Nights by Tom Johnston
- Lucille by Rockestra
- The Best of Times by Styx
- Vengeance by Carly Simon
- Wrathchild by Iron Maiden
- I Wanna Be a Lifeguard by Blotto
- Passion by Rod Stewart
- Oliver’s Army by Elvis Costello
- Don’t Let Me Go by REO Speedwagon
- Remote Control and Illegal by The Silencers
- Angel of the Morning by Juice Newton
- Little Sister by Rockpile with Robert Plant
- Hold On To The Night by Bootcamp
- Dreamin’ by Cliff Richard
- Is It You? by Lee Ritenour
- Tusk by Fleetwood Mac
- He Can’t Love You by Michael Stanley Band
- Tough Guys by REO Speedwagon
- Rapture by Blondie
- Don’t Let Go The Coat by The Who
- Ain’t Love A Bitch by Rod Stewart
- Talk of the Town by The Pretenders
- Can’t Happen Here by Rainbow
- Thank You For Being A Friend by Andrew Gold
- Bring It All Home by Gerry Rafferty
- Sign of the Gypsy Queen by April Wine
- The Man With The Child In His Eyes by Kate Bush
- All Night Long by Raindow
- Boys Keep Swinging by David Bowie
- Rat Race by The Specials
- Once in a Lifetime by Talking Heads
- Victim by Bootcamp
- Tonight’s the Night (Gonna be Alright) by Rod Stewart
- Cruel to be Kind by Nick Lowe
- A Little In Love by Cliff Richard
- Wild-Eyed Southern Boys by 38 Special
- Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush
- Celebrate The Bullet by The Selecter
- More Than I Can Say by Leo Sayer
- A Message To You, Rudy by The Specials
- Heart of Glass by Blondie
- Oh God, I Wish I Was Home Tonight by Rod Stewart
- Kid by The Pretenders
- Come What May by Lani Hall & Herb Alpert
- I Got You by Split Enz
- Sister Disco by The Who
- Fashion by David Bowie
- Love Stinks by J. Geils Band
- Johnny and Mary by Robert Palmer
- Tomorrow by Shoes
- Prime Time by The Tubes
- Cruel You by Shoes
- Calling All Girls by Hilly Michaels
- I Was Only Joking by Rod Stewart
- Let’s Go by The Cars
- Do You Remember Rock’N’Roll Radio by The Ramones
- Ridin’ The Storm Out by REO Speedwagon
- You’re In My Heart by Rod Stewart
- So Long by Fischer Z
- I Don’t Want To Know by Robin Lane and the Chartbusters
- Go Back Home Again by Andrew Gold
- Time For Me To Fly by REO Speedwagon
- Rough Boys by Pete Townshend
- Dangrous Type by The Cars
- Turn It On Again by Genesis
- We’re So Close by Carly Simon
- Kid Blue by Louise Goffin
- Vienna by Ultravox
- (What’s Son Funny Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding by Elvis Costello
- I Won’t Let You Down by Ph.D
- Holiday by Nazareth
- In My Arms Again by Shoes
- Passing Strangers by Ultravox
- Turning Japanese by The Vapors
- Roll With The Changes by REO Speedwagon
- I Hope I Never by Split Enz
- Blondes (Have More Fun) by Rod Stewart
- Never Let Her Slip Away by Andrew Gold
- Tattooed Love Boys by The Pretenders
- Peter Gunn Theme and Remote Control by The Silencers
Music Video of the Day: Peter Gunn Theme and Remote Control by The Silencers (1980, directed by ????)
On August 1st, 1981, MTV premiered. Over the course of 24 hours, 116 unique music videos were played on MTV. Yes, there was a time when the M actually did stand for music.
The 110th video to air on MTV was this video for the Peter Gunn Theme, as covered by The Silencers. I don’t know much about this group but this was their second video to be featured on MTV. You’ll have to go to YouTube to watch the video, though. It’s worth it.
Enjoy!
The First Videos Shown on MTV:
- Video Killed the Radio Star by the Buggles
- You Better Run by Pat Benatar
- She Won’t Dance With Me by Rod Stewart
- You Better You Bet By The Who
- Little Suzi’s On The Up by PH.D
- We Don’t Talk Anymore by Cliff Richard
- Brass in Pocket by Pretenders
- Time Heals by Todd Rundgren
- Take It On The Run by REO Speedwagon
- Rockin’ in Paradise by Styx
- When Things Go Wrong by Robin Lane & The Chartbusters
- History Never Repeats by Split Enz
- Hold On Loosely by .38 Special
- Just Between You And Me by April Wine
- Sailing by Rod Stewart
- Iron Maiden by Iron Maiden
- Keep On Loving You by REO Speedwagon
- Better Than Blue by Michael Johnson
- Message of Love by The Pretenders
- Mr. Briefcase by Lee Ritenour
- Double Life by The Cars
- In The Air Tonight by Phil Collins
- Looking for Clues by Robert Palmer
- Too Late by Shoes
- Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around by Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
- Do Ya Think I’m Sexy by Rod Stewart
- Surface Tension by Rupert Hine
- One Step Ahead by Split Enz
- Baker Street by Gerry Rafferty
- I’m Gonna Follow You by Pat Benatar
- Savannah Nights by Tom Johnston
- Lucille by Rockestra
- The Best of Times by Styx
- Vengeance by Carly Simon
- Wrathchild by Iron Maiden
- I Wanna Be a Lifeguard by Blotto
- Passion by Rod Stewart
- Oliver’s Army by Elvis Costello
- Don’t Let Me Go by REO Speedwagon
- Remote Control and Illegal by The Silencers
- Angel of the Morning by Juice Newton
- Little Sister by Rockpile with Robert Plant
- Hold On To The Night by Bootcamp
- Dreamin’ by Cliff Richard
- Is It You? by Lee Ritenour
- Tusk by Fleetwood Mac
- He Can’t Love You by Michael Stanley Band
- Tough Guys by REO Speedwagon
- Rapture by Blondie
- Don’t Let Go The Coat by The Who
- Ain’t Love A Bitch by Rod Stewart
- Talk of the Town by The Pretenders
- Can’t Happen Here by Rainbow
- Thank You For Being A Friend by Andrew Gold
- Bring It All Home by Gerry Rafferty
- Sign of the Gypsy Queen by April Wine
- The Man With The Child In His Eyes by Kate Bush
- All Night Long by Raindow
- Boys Keep Swinging by David Bowie
- Rat Race by The Specials
- Once in a Lifetime by Talking Heads
- Victim by Bootcamp
- Tonight’s the Night (Gonna be Alright) by Rod Stewart
- Cruel to be Kind by Nick Lowe
- A Little In Love by Cliff Richard
- Wild-Eyed Southern Boys by 38 Special
- Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush
- Celebrate The Bullet by The Selecter
- More Than I Can Say by Leo Sayer
- A Message To You, Rudy by The Specials
- Heart of Glass by Blondie
- Oh God, I Wish I Was Home Tonight by Rod Stewart
- Kid by The Pretenders
- Come What May by Lani Hall & Herb Alpert
- I Got You by Split Enz
- Sister Disco by The Who
- Fashion by David Bowie
- Love Stinks by J. Geils Band
- Johnny and Mary by Robert Palmer
- Tomorrow by Shoes
- Prime Time by The Tubes
- Cruel You by Shoes
- Calling All Girls by Hilly Michaels
- I Was Only Joking by Rod Stewart
- Let’s Go by The Cars
- Do You Remember Rock’N’Roll Radio by The Ramones
- Ridin’ The Storm Out by REO Speedwagon
- You’re In My Heart by Rod Stewart
- So Long by Fischer Z
- I Don’t Want To Know by Robin Lane and the Chartbusters
- Go Back Home Again by Andrew Gold
- Time For Me To Fly by REO Speedwagon
- Rough Boys by Pete Townshend
- Dangrous Type by The Cars
- Turn It On Again by Genesis
- We’re So Close by Carly Simon
- Kid Blue by Louise Goffin
- Vienna by Ultravox
- (What’s Son Funny Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding by Elvis Costello
- I Won’t Let You Down by Ph.D
- Holiday by Nazareth
- In My Arms Again by Shoes
- Passing Strangers by Ultravox
- Turning Japanese by The Vapors
- Roll With The Changes by REO Speedwagon
- I Hope I Never by Split Enz
- Blondes (Have More Fun) by Rod Stewart
- Never Let Her Slip Away by Andrew Gold
- Tattooed Love Boys by The Pretenders
Through the Shattered Lens