Classic Videos
Highlighting some of the most memorable music videos and live performances, as well as pop culture favorites
Revisiting the Rolling Stones’ ‘Ruby Tuesday’
The song was written, for the most part, by Keith Richards in 1966, inspired by Linda Keith, his girlfriend at the time, who had recently left him
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When Page, Clapton, Beck and May Met Queen Elizabeth
In 2005, Her Majesty hosted an event to honor the British music industry. The moment when four legendary guitarists met her is captured in a classic video
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The Rolling Stones—Rice Krispies TV Commercial
In 1964, they were a band on the rise and were chosen by the cereal’s UK ad agency to write and perform an original song touting the brand’s Snap, Crackle, Pop good taste.
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When Bruce Springsteen Covered the Bee Gees’ ‘Stayin’ Alive’
When he planned his setlists for the Australian leg of his 2014 tour with the E Street Band, he decided to open most of the shows with a nod to local acts.
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Nancy Sinatra and ‘Boots,’ Her Surprise #1 Hit
A popular trend at clubs inspired its songwriter to come up with the clever lyrics to this song which became a #1 smash in 1966.
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‘The Deer Hunter’ Bar Scene Song
The 1978 Vietnam War film won 5 Academy Awards including Best Picture + Best Director. This scene with De Niro and Walken singing “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” is brilliant
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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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Winwood and Clapton Perform ‘Can’t Find My Way Home’: 2007
Two members of British rock royalty reunite to perform one of the songs from their Blind Faith album in this Classic Video.
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When Bruce Springsteen Joined Patti Smith Onstage
The Tribeca Film Festival audience was there to watch a new concert documentary on Smith’s Horses album. They were treated to much more.
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Marianne Faithfull’s First of Many Hits, ‘As Tears Go By’
The daughter of a British Army spy and a ballerina first came to our attention in 1964. Her romance with Mick Jagger throughout the decade became a UK obsession.
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