Classic Videos

Highlighting some of the most memorable music videos and live performances, as well as pop culture favorites

Original ‘Airplane!’ Movie: Some Favorite Scenes

One of our all-time guilty pleasures is this 1980 comedy film which parodied various 1970s disaster movies. “I speak jive…”

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The Sony Walkman Was a Game Changer

This Classic Video shows the 1983 introduction of the newest Sony Walkman allowing people to listen to their choice of music while, well, walking.

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SNL’s Lisa Loopner, Todd & the Repairman

The “Broken Fridge” sketch from the series’ 4th season never fails to crack us up, with Dan Akyroyd the butt of several jokes

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The Who Cover of ‘Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting’

In 1991, it was Elton John and Bernie Taupin’s turn to have their music honored with a tribute LP. Check out this great version of a signature tune – and John Entwistle’s final recording with the band

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When Billy Joel Played a Discarded Piano on LI Street

The Piano Man was out for a motorcycle ride and happened upon an upright that had been left at the curb. So he did what Billy Joel does. “Just needs tuning”

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The Who’s Best Live Version of ‘Won’t Get Fooled Again’

The classic rock anthem is one of just four singles by the band to reach the Top 15 in the U.S. Its best performance was filmed for their 1978 documentary

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When Billy Joel Made a Surprise Performance With a Tribute Band

So you’re a Long Islander out for a night at an area nightclub to hear Big Shot do their well rehearsed covers. Then the man himself appears.

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Peanuts Gang Performs ‘Comfortably Numb’

A very creative guy uses Final Cut Pro to create homages of the Peanuts Gang performing classic rock songs by ZZ Top, Rush and more. Plus, a bonus clip

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When Paul McCartney Joined James Corden on ‘Carpool Karaoke’

In a brilliant 23-minute sketch in 2018, he sang and visited many favorite spots in his hometown of Liverpool with the Late Late Show host

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McCartney Joined On Metlife Stage By Springsteen, JBJ at Last U.S. Show of 2022 Tour

As the spring leg came to a close, the legend invited the Garden State’s most prominent classic rock native sons to perform with him

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