Music Video of the Day: Photograph by Def Leppard (1983, directed by David Mallett)

Posted on October 21, 2023 by Jedadiah Leland

This video was controversial when it was first released with some people wondering if the video would promote violence with its story of a Marilyn Monroe look-alike being photographed while a killer tossed around a knife and newspaper headlines announced that a movie star had been murdered. Controversy sells and the video was put in heavy rotation on MTV, helping Photograph to reach number one on the charts and to stay there for several weeks.

Director David Mallet is one of those directors who has done videos for just about everyone, from AC/DC to Olivia Newton-John to Peter Gabriel.

Enjoy!

Music Video of the Day: Foolin by Def Leppard (1983, directed by David Mallett)

Posted on September 24, 2023 by Jedadiah Leland

When you’re Def Leppard, people will play the harp while in the middle of the fire for you.

This is another video overseen by the prolific David Mallett, who directed several videos for both Def Leppard and just about every other big act of the era.

Enjoy!

Music Video of the Day: Bringin’ On The Heartbreak by Def Leppard (1984, directed by David Mallett)

Posted on September 17, 2023 by Jedadiah Leland

This music video for the classic Def Leppard song was filmed in Ireland, outside of Dublin. The scenes inside the factory were filmed at Jacob’s Biscuit Factory and such a blue collar location feels just right for a hard-working band like Def Leppard.

David Mallett was one of those directors who worked with basically everyone at least once. If you were in any way a star, David Mallett probably did at least one video for you.

Enjoy!