Remember When MTV Played Music Videos? Anyone?
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So yesterday I'm driving in my truck to pick up some dinner and this old song from the 80's came on the radio. That actually happens a lot especially on Classic Hits radio stations. Makes me feel old that the music I used to listen to is now considered Classic Rock. This particular song on this particular day made me think of the old days when MTV actually played music videos and brought back a flood of memories.
I had never actually heard this song all the way through because from the moment I first heard it I hated it. It went against everything I stood for which was mainly heavy metal and hard rock. The song? Take On Me by A-ha.
I never watched the video all the way through either but did think the video itself had some cool shit going on.
Here's the video for your viewing (dis)pleasure, whichever relates to you.
I've always found it funny how there are songs which I absolutely hated when I was younger that I actually like now.
For the record... THIS IS NOT ONE OF THOSE SONGS, I STILL HATE IT!
I can't believe I listened to the whole thing but I think I was mesmerized by memories.
Much respect to the singer Morten Harket though cause he does have some decent pipes. Still hate your song bro!
If you like this song, that's cool, we can still be friends. I'm not judgmental like that.
Now let's look at another song that I hated back in the 80's. Careless Whisper by Wham or George Michael depending on which part of the internet you're reading.
No doubt about it I hated this song and the band Wham but I remember a buddy of mine playing this song on guitar in the mid 90's and that was when I realized this is a bad ass song. There's also no denying that George Michael (R.I.P.) was a powerhouse vocalist.
Final word on this one... I love it, great song!
Next we'll be looking at a song that I should have hated but have to admit it's always been a little bit of a guilty pleasure for me. The song is Don't You Forget About Me by Simple Minds. This song still conjures images of Molly Ringwald, Ally Sheedy, Emelio Estevez, Judd Nelson and Anthony Michael Hall aka 5/8ths of The Brat Pack.
I had forgotten how creepy this video is and I still can't believe I went to high school with dudes that dressed like these guys.
There are very few songs that automatically make me think of a movie but this one makes me think of The Breakfast Club. Yes, I just snuck an Amazon affiliate link into this post. Don't hate me cause I'm an opportunist! Love me cause I post cool and sometimes unusual videos.
Along those same lines, any song by Cyndi Lauper makes me think of The Goonies aka greatest movie ever! Yes, I snuck in another affiliate link
And finally this last song was one that I fell in love the very first moment I heard it and the first time was when the video came on MTV. Headbangers Ball to be exact. The song? Modern Day Cowboy by Tesla... Phuque yes! This song is still the shit.
Oh yeah, Nuff said!
I love reminiscing about my life during the 80's but when I see some of these old videos I can't believe how we dressed. I'm still not sure how I was able to fit into my tiny jeans.
Did the decision of MTV to stop playing music videos cause the decline of the record industry or was it a symptom of the decline? Hmmmm?
Anyhow, thanks for checking in and I hope you enjoy this post.
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Just because you said MTV:
Aldo Nova Fantasy. That's the official video link on youtube.
I liked the video, and some of the sounds. But there is a lot of 80's music I liked, MTV was great, until Beavis and butthead and all the other reality garbage and the lack of music.
LOVE that song. It's hard to watch any of the videos anymore because it's apparent that what we thought was cool back then just... ISN'T.
It's funny how songs can change for us over time and we end up liking songs we once hated or even hating song we once loved. It's like the songs plant seeds in us that slowly grow over time.
It's also funny how skinny Jean's made a major comeback even though the original people who wore them could no longer fit in the lol.
To answer your question in the title, I do remember when MTV played music videos and not shows like teen mom. I also remember when the history network did shows about history instead of airing pawn stars, storage wars and junk pickers on repeat. I also remember when discovery channel did shows about science rather then endlessly endlessly filming the insides of factories making stuff. Lol.
Thanks for reading @leaky20.
I sure do miss those days sometimes. You're absolutely right about the History and Discovery Channels. It's kind of sad but I think we're witnessing the dumbing down of America.
Ahh when men were prettier than women 😜 Great picks and nice stroll down memory lane. If you want a song that really shows off Morten Harket voice ''Hunting High and Low' I think that is one of their best songs, very melodic almost hauntingly so.
And why did you have to go there with the last picture. It's so bad anymore I just see that picture an it automatically plays in my head. It's like the long that never ends. Is it bad I remember when MTV started? I miss the way it used to be. Is there anything musical on it now?
Thanks for reading @tryskele!
Those were the halcyon days of our youth when us young men would experiment with our mothers makeup and jewelry and wear our little brothers' pants.
Unfortunately since that image entered into my mind at some point during this post AND misery loves company I just couldn't leave it out. Whenever that image does pop into my head I just run in the past tense so far away. This usually helps but oft-times makes it worse.
I will do the big thing and expand my horizons and check out that song.
p.s. I've actually listened to Take On Me all the way through more than once. I just hate to admit it.
p.s.s. Apparently they still play music videos in the middle of the night based on a Reddit forum I just saw.