Classic Videos

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

The Bob Dylan ‘Subterranean Homesick Blues’ Video: Then + Now

A 2022 clip pays homage to the iconic opening sequence of D.A. Pennebaker’s cinéma vérité documentary, Dont Look Back, chronicling Dylan’s 1965 U.K. tour.

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The Classic Dan Aykroyd SNL Holiday Sketch

The original member of Saturday Night Live portrayed many memorable characters. His role as sleazy toy company exec, Irwin Mainway, was one of his best

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Brenda Lee Set a Record: ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ #1

It’s the third #1 pop hit for the Rock and Roll Hall and Country Music Hall of Famer and the longest climb to the top of the Hot 100

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Beach Boys’ Classic ‘Little Saint Nick’ Comes This Time Each Year

In October 1963, with their 3rd album of the year just released, America’s hottest group wanted to offer a holiday song to their new fans

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Dan Aykroyd as Julia Child on SNL: Stop the Bleeding!

In a sketch called “The French Chef” in Season Four, Akyroyd portrays the legendary teacher, author and TV host. “Save the liver…”

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Frank, Dean, and Sammy: Rat Pack Holiday Treats

It wouldn’t be a holiday season without some classic performances from the ensemble’s three leading members, separately and together

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The Doors on ‘American Bandstand’

The Doors were enjoying a #1 hit when they joined Dick Clark in 1967 for two songs and an interview with America’s Oldest Teenager

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When the Univ. of Georgia Marching Band Honored Gregg Allman

He established a scholarship at the University in 2014 and they paid tribute to the music legend at halftime. The week before, another Rock Hall member performed with the Univ. of Washington Marching Band

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The Darlene Love Classic ‘Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)’

The standout track on Phil Spector’s 1963’s Christmas compilation has been ranked #1 on Rolling Stone’s list of Greatest Rock and Roll Christmas Songs.

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Glen Campbell’s ‘Wichita Lineman’: Achingly Beautiful

Campbell collaborated with songwriter Jimmy Webb on a string of hits in the late 1960s: “Galveston,” “By The Time I Get To Phoenix” and this gem

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