Get Up and Dance
Today’s music videos just aren’t what they used to be. Back in the day, they were an event—something you immediately thought of when you heard the song, and it was almost like you couldn’t have one without the other. It’s hard to sever ties now, and we’re here to revisit some of the best music videos!
1. “Thriller”
We’re sorry, but nothing tops this music video. The iconic song, the incredible performances, and the freaky zombies that gave us nightmares as kids? Yep, you have it all, and just in time for spooky season. Not to mention, we were also treated to the iconic ending!
Peter Collins from Maidenhead, UK on Wikimedia
2. “Take On Me”
Say what you want about the song, but nothing really bested the music video. It was unlike anything we’d seen before—well before AI, we had good old-fashioned illustrations to bring something entirely new to life.
Robert Erdmann Distributed by Warner Bros. Records on Wikimedia
3. "Bohemian Rhapsody"
It was one of the first of its kind, more of a promotional tool than anything else. However, up until then, their videos really only featured clips of their performances. This one brought an iconic look of the band and the perfect snippet of what was to come.
Koh Hasebe; Distributed by Elektra Records on Wikimedia
4. “Like a Prayer”
Madonna was never one to shy away from controversy, but “Like a Prayer” included just about every kind of feather ruffling there was. Saints. Burned crosses. Suggestive lyrics. It was all there in what was instantly a classic move everyone still remembers.
5. "Another Brick in The Wall"
What started with a bunch of bored students became the ultimate testament of sticking it to the man. If you have at least five minutes in your schedule, you’re treated to more of a mini movie than a music video.
