Classic Videos

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

Sing Along With Joe: Cocker’s Misheard Lyrics

If you’ve never seen this hilarious video treatment of Cocker’s performance of The Beatles classic at Woodstock, you’re in for a treat

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Rick Wakeman, Astronaut Chris Hadfield Perform ‘Space Oddity’

Some visionary rock musicians and scientific minds celebrate astronomy, space exploration and music. Watch the keyboardist and the astronaut-singer-guitarist play the Bowie hit

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Harvey Keitel and the Song ‘Summertime, Summertime’

In a cringe-inducing scene from the movie Fingers, the use of a 1958 song becomes an indelible moment with Keitel reacting to an insult as only he can

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Remember the ‘I Want My MTV’ Promo Spots?

When MTV launched, it was a struggle to get cable operators to carry the network and to convince viewers to watch it. This campaign solved both issues

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Don Rickles, Frank Sinatra on ‘The Tonight Show’

“Mr. Warmth” appeared on Johnny Carson’s late night program over one hundred times. One such night was in 1976, when he made an unannounced visit

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Adam Sandler’s Heartfelt Tribute on ‘Chris Farley Song’

The comic actor hosted Saturday Night Live for the first time on May 4, 2019, and honored “my boy” with a new song that will melt your heart

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Elvis Presley, Ann-Margret Hoof it Up in ‘Viva Las Vegas’

The 1964 film was the “swingin’est, singing’est, grooviest, lovin’est entertainment sensation it has ever been your luck to enjoy”

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Stevie Wonder and Tom Jones Sing Medley in 1969

On its 3 seasons, This Is Tom Jones featured an A+ guest list. Our Classic Video features a young Stevie Wonder and Tom Jones singing several of their hits

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Johnny Rivers: ‘Secret Agent Man’

Johnny Rivers enjoyed nine Top 10 singles including a huge hit in the mid-1960s when TV series and films about spies were all the rage

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Five Easy Pieces: The Diner Scene

“I’d like a plain omelette… and wheat toast.” Simple enough, right? Well, if you’re having a bad day, this classic scene with Jack Nicholson from Five Easy Pieces will put things in perspective for you.

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