Classic Videos
Highlighting some of the most memorable music videos and live performances, as well as pop culture favorites
The Bangles and Manic Monday: An Appreciation
Their first four singles had been completely ignored by Top 40 radio. That would all change with “Manic Monday,” penned by a mystery songwriter.
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Prince Makes Unique ‘American Bandstand’ Debut
In between songs, the 21-year-old prodigy was pretty coy in his replies to Dick Clark’s questions, as he promoted the album that helped launch his career.
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When SNL’s Coneheads Played ‘Family Feud’
In season 3 in 1978, the sketch comedy series cleverly merged the characters in a parody with the long-running game show, with Bill Murray as Richard Dawson
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The Beatles’ Rock Hall Induction Ceremony
An all-star line-up of classic rockers helped usher in the Fab Four after a great speech from Mick Jagger. One prominent member was MIA…
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Pepsi Vintage Music TV Spots Featuring Robert Palmer, Tina, Ray Charles & More
Each played a major role in shaping the company’s legacy as one of the first brands in advertising history to release music video spots.
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David Byrne and Choir Sing David Bowie’s ‘Heroes’
In 2018, the former Talking Heads frontman released a video of his cover of the classic, accompanied by a Canadian vocal choir
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When the Bee Gees Came Back With ‘Lonely Days’
After some early success, the trio had broken up in 1969. When they reunited in 1970, they recorded what would become their biggest hit up until then
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Badfinger’s ‘Come and Get It’: Polishing the Apple
They enjoyed a batch of hits but none bigger than this one, written and produced by Paul McCartney and released on The Beatles’ Apple Records. Enjoy this great live version
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The Mean Joe Greene Coke Commercial: ‘Hey Kid, Catch’
Coca-Cola’s contour bottle might be the most famous package in the history of consumer products. Here is one of the company’s most memorable TV spots
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Derek + the Dominos Play ‘The Johnny Cash Show’
Having just released their ambitious 2-LP Layla album, the British band perform on the country star’s TV series and are joined by two legends
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