Classic Videos
Highlighting some of the most memorable music videos and live performances, as well as pop culture favorites
The Prince Super Bowl Performance
After years of lackluster middle-of-the-road talent at halftime, the NFL started a run of classic rock legends. None was as electrifying as the Purple One.
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Liam Neeson’s ‘Taken’ Phone Speech
We will never get tired of watching the actor deliver the Taken phone speech. Previous generations may have had their Oliviers and Gables. We’ve got Liam
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SNL’s ‘Cheeseburger Cheeseburger’ Sketch
The sketch comedy series was cooking in Season Three. A classic skit featured John Belushi behind the counter of The Olympia, brusquely telling customers the limited menu items
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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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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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Moody Blues’ ‘I’m Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)’
It’s hard not to tap your foot when this great uptempo track kicks in, from the symphonic-progressive rock giants
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Muhammad Ali, Clint Eastwood TV Appearance
Two major icons were guests on a 1969 taping of The David Frost Show. The strange bedfellows clearly enjoyed a mutual admiration, in our Classic Video
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