Classic Videos
Highlighting some of the most memorable music videos and live performances, as well as pop culture favorites
‘This Is Spinal Tap’ Promo Man, Artie Fufkin: ‘I Got No Timing’
One of our favorite scenes in our favorite mockumentary is when Paul Shaffer’s character sets up an in-store appearance
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Adam Sandler: The Thanksgiving Song
Lorne Michaels sure has had a knack for discovering talent. Sandler wishes all of you a Happy Thanksgiving in this Classic Video from 1992
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When Pete Best Was on a U.S. Game Show in 1964
As Beatlemania was in full swing, their former drummer was relegated to appearing on “I’ve Got a Secret.”
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The Rolling Stones’ ‘It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll’ Video
Our Classic Video from 1974 stars the world’s “cleanest” rock ‘n’ roll band. See why. The album was the final one for one member
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INXS and Those 4 Hits From ‘Kick’
The Australian rock band “Kick”-ed butt with four straight smash hits from their 1987 release and MTV couldn’t get enough of them. Some interesting facts and our Classic Video
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The Surprising Norman Greenbaum Hit, ‘Spirit in the Sky’
Here’s the backstory about his unlikely hit, which has enjoyed a life of its own on the radio, in movies and numerous TV commercials
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Jimi Hendrix Talks to Dick Cavett About Playing ‘Star-Spangled Banner’
Watch Jimi have fun with the TV show host as they discuss the Guitar God’s epic performance of the National Anthem at Woodstock the previous year
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The Underrated SNL ‘Loud Family’ Sketch
The late night program was clicking in Season 4. With 22 year-old Carrie Fisher as guest host, the series made a clever parody of a PBS reality series
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Sly and the Family Stone: Dance To the Music
The first hit from the multi-gender interracial American rock group introduced us to the band, both figuratively and literally, through its lyrics.
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Stephen Bishop: ‘Charming Guy With Guitar’ in ‘Animal House’
The singer-songwriter, well known for his hit, “On and On,” was also in a memorable scene with John Belushi in National Lampoon’s Animal House
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