Classic Videos
Highlighting some of the most memorable music videos and live performances, as well as pop culture favorites
When Pete Best Was on a U.S. Game Show in 1964
As Beatlemania was in full swing, their former drummer was relegated to appearing on “I’ve Got a Secret.”
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When Jimmy Fallon Took Bob Dylan to the Circus
The Bard, in New York for a Beacon Theatre residency, used a sketch on The Tonight Show to offer a unique product placement
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INXS and Those 4 Hits From ‘Kick’
The Australian rock band “Kick”-ed butt with four straight smash hits from their 1987 release and MTV couldn’t get enough of them. Some interesting facts and our Classic Video
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The Surprising Norman Greenbaum Hit, ‘Spirit in the Sky’
Here’s the backstory about Norman Greenbaum’s unlikely hit, which has enjoyed a life of its own on the radio, in movies and numerous TV commercials
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Sly and the Family Stone: Dance To the Music
The first hit from the multi-gender interracial American rock group introduced us to the band, both figuratively and literally, through its lyrics
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Stephen Bishop: ‘Charming Guy With Guitar’ in ‘Animal House’
The singer-songwriter, well known for his hit, “On and On,” was also in a memorable scene with John Belushi in National Lampoon’s Animal House
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Freddie Mercury Showcase: Queen’s ‘Somebody to Love’
By 1976, they were bona fide rock stars and produced their fifth album, A Day at the Races, themselves. Sing along to a song by a band hitting their stride
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SNL’s Classic Landshark Sketch, From 1st Season
In just its 4th episode, the comedy series was already a “water cooler” program. With guest host Candice Bergen, it skewered the year’s #1 blockbuster
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Keith Emerson 2017 Tribute Features Grandson and Wakeman
A Musical Celebration of His Life was held in Birmingham, UK with a 60-piece orchestra, Rick Wakeman and others. 11-year-old Ethan was a highlight
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Warren Zevon’s Final Letterman Appearance
The singer-songwriter was a frequent guest on Letterman’s late night program, even subbing for bandleader Paul Shaffer on occasion. He was the sole guest on his final appearance
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