Classic Videos

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

Johnny Rivers: ‘Secret Agent Man’

He 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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Cheech & Chong’s Classic ‘Up in Smoke’

The ultimate stoner comedy film was released in 1978 on a shoestring budget. It was a huge hit, becoming the year’s #15 high-est grossing movie

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Bruce Springsteen Fan’s Amazing Selfie With the Boss

Eliza Sollers is a Springsteen fan thanks to her dad. At a Baltimore concert in 2016, she started snapping pics and got the thrill of a lifetime

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1979’s ’10’ Movie: Does it Hold Up?

The 1979 romantic comedy about a man going through a midlife crisis provided breakout roles for both Dudley Moore and Bo Derek.

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The Classic 1965 Ford Mustang Rocks

Mustang, introduced at the 1964 New York World’s Fair, set a first year record for sales. Three years later, it was featured in a memorable chase scene

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When David Letterman Gave Jerry Garcia a Guitar Lesson

He was quite possibly the most fame-averse rock star ever but he recognized that promotional appearances were a necessary evil and good-naturedly plays along with Dave

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‘Tommy Boy’: Some Favorite Scenes

Our Classic Videos section features a memorable duet by Chris Farley and David Spade from a classic road comedy.

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When Angus Young Joined Guns N’ Roses at Coachella

Giving fans a preview of what was to come, Axl Rose sang two AC/DC numbers with Angus adding his guitar magic to Guns N’ Roses

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When Blondie’s ‘Rapture’ Earned an Unlikely Distinction

The band began as a cross between new wave and punk but earned chart success in other genres. One wild fact about “Rapture” can win you a lot of bar bets.

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