Music Videos
What was the first video played on MTV on Aug. 1, 1981?
a) “Video Killed the Radio Star”
b) "You Better Run"
“Video Killed the Radio Star”
While this song was John Parr's only No. 1 hit (1985), it was not his only hit, often leading to him being classified as a "two-hit wonder" or a "one-hit wonder" depending on the market. His other major success was the 1984 top-10 rock single "Naughty Naughty".
"St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion)"
This 5-man band was fronted by Simon Le Bon.
Duran Duran
"So, so you think you can tell
Heaven from Hell?
Blue skies from pain?
Can you tell a green field
From a cold steel rail?
A smile from a veil?
Do you think you can tell?"
Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here"
"Total Eclipse of the Heart"
Bonnie Tyler
This 1983 video from Michael Jackson is widely considered the greatest music video. It transformed music videos into short films with cinematic production.
"Thriller"
The premier Ontario, Doug Ford, declared this song by Eddie Grant to be Ontario's new "theme song" and then danced to the song during a visit to Oshawa on May 12, 2023, following a conference where he announced the creation of two new electric GO Transit buses for Oshawa and the Greater Toronto Area.
"Electric Avenue"
This extremely popular Aussie band was led by the late Michael Hutchence.
INXS
This is the 2nd verse from what George Michaels song:
"Baby, I know you're askin' me to stay
Say, "Please, please, please don't go away"
You say I'm givin' you the blues
Maybe, ha, you mean every word you say
Can't help but think of yesterday
And another who tied me down to lover boy rules"
"Faith"
"Don't Stop Believin'"
Journey
Renowned for its groundbreaking blend of pencil-sketch animation and live-action, this "A-Ha" video was a massive hit on MTV.
"Take on Me"
Sheriff was a Canadian rock band in the early and mid 1980s, best known for their 1982 song which became a Billboard No. 1 hit upon re-release in early 1989.
"When I'm with You"
Who was the lead Singer of Culture Club?
Boy George
This song was written by Shannon Rubicam and George Merrill, and recorded by "Boy Meets Girl", was inspired by a falling star that Rubicam had seen during a Whitney Houston concert at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles.
It reached #1 in Canada in 1988
"Waiting for a Star to Fall"
"In the Air Tonight"
Phil Collins
This 1986 Peter Gabriel video is a masterpiece of claymation, pixilation, and stop-motion animation.
"Sledgehammer"
This song by American actor and singer Jack Wagner. The song was released in 1984 from his debut album with the same name.
"All I Need"
The song proved to be Wagner's only Top 40 hit, peaking at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in early 1985, remaining there for two weeks, behind Madonna's "Like a Virgin".[1] In Canada, "All I Need" reached number three.
He was the lead vocalist, lyricist, and harmonica player for the iconic English rock band Led Zeppelin from its formation in 1968 until its breakup in 1980.
Robert Plant
This Leonard Cohen song's 3rd verse says:
"I was born like this, I had no choice
I was born with the gift of a golden voice
And twenty-seven angels from the Great Beyond
They tied me to this table right here......"
"In the Tower of Song"
"Wish You Were Here"
Pink Floyd
This 1983 Cyndi Lauper video is a neon-colored anthem for the era that showcased the fun, carefree aesthetic of the early 80s
"Girls Just Wanna Have Fun"
This song was originally from the musical "Chess" but hit number 1 in countries like West Germany, Canada and Australia in 1984.
"One Night in Bangkok"
Which band was lead by Midge Ure?
Ultra Vox
The first verse from this "Blondie" hit.
"Color me your color, baby
Color me your car
Color me your color, darling
I know who you are
Come up off your color chart
I know where you're coming from"
"Call Me"
The Dream Academy