LoC 48- Top 50 Music Videos of All Time

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Number 8
(88 points, on 6 of 17 lists - Top Vote #7 by Monty)

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/kemivUKb4f4?version=3" target="_blank" class="new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/kemivUKb4f4?version=3</a>

Buddy Holly
Weezer
Weezer
1994
Dir- Spike Jonze

'Bout The Band:
Weezer is an American alternative rock band. It was originally founded in 1992 as the band Weeze, featuring lead singer Eliza Cuthbert, Patrick Wilson on drums, Brian Bell on keyboards and guitar and Scott Shriner on bass. This lineup lasted for several years until one performance where Cuthbert was unable to perform and manager Rivers Cuomo stepped in to take over the vocal duties. Afterwards, Cuthbert left the band and the band was hastily renamed Weezer.

'Bout the Video:
Weezer performs at Arnold's.

Fun Musical Fact:
This was included as a promo video on the Windows 95 installation disc.

Hey, Isn't That...?
Bob Loblaw? Yes, in his pre-law school days.

Up Next:
Puppets? There weren't any puppets in this video!

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Number 7
(90 points, on 5 of 17 lists - Top Vote #4 by Gojikranz and Rattrap)

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/zU9lv_WqK6k?version=3" target="_blank" class="new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/zU9lv_WqK6k?version=3</a>

Land of Confusion
Genesis
Invisible Touch
1986
Dir- John Lloyd & Jim Yukich

'Bout The Band:
Genesis are an English rock band that formed in 1967. The band currently comprises the longest-tenured members Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks. Genesis are among the top 30 highest-selling recording artists of all time with approximately 150 million albums sold worldwide.

'Bout the Video:
Money bad! Bush evil! Vague Nazi imagery about the G7 nations! Animation good! Blue lantern rings used without a green lantern nearby! Jets... oh, wait. That's the Distrubed cover. Hang on.

Ah. In the Genesis video, the Spitting Image folks make slightly more subtle political commentary.

Fun Musical Fact:
This video was nominated for "Best Music video" in 1987. However it lost, once again, to a Peter Gabriel song. In your face, England!

Hey, Isn't That...?
No. I'm afraid that's just a puppet.

Up Next:
A video summed up in four words.

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Number 6
(94 points, on 6 of 17 lists - Top Vote #3 by Compound)

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/dTAAsCNK7RA?version=3" target="_blank" class="new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/dTAAsCNK7RA?version=3</a>

Here It Goes Again
OK Go
Oh No
2006
Dir- Trish Sie

'Bout The Band:
OK Go is a rock band originally from Chicago, Illinois, USA, now residing in Los Angeles, California, USA. They are perhaps best known for their often elaborate and quirky music videos.

'Bout the Video:
OK Go on treadmills.

Fun Musical Fact:
This was take 17.

Up Next:
We have worm sign! Plus, the top vote getter without a #1 vote.

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Number 5
(124 points, on 7 of 17 lists - Top Vote #4 by Kete and DB Barnes)


<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/XQ7z57qrZU8?version=3" target="_blank" class="new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/XQ7z57qrZU8?version=3</a>

Weapon of Choice
Fatboy Slim
Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars
2001
Dir- Spike Jonze

'Bout The Band:
Norman Quentin Cook (born Quentin Leo Cook on 31 July 1963 in Surrey, England), better known by his stage name Fatboy Slim, is an English DJ, big beatmusician and record producer. He is a pioneer of the electronic dance genre that achieved mainstream popularity in the 1990s. Cook has achieved considerable success in the UK charts, performing as Fatboy Slim and with The Housemartins, Beats International and Freak Power. He currently performs as the Brighton Port Authority.

'Bout the Video:
A man dances around an empty hotel.

Fun Musical Fact:
If you walk without rhythm/you won't attract the worm is a reference to, yep, Dune.

Hey, Isn't That...?
Christopher Walken? Why, yes. I believe that it might in fact be him.

Oh, and the vocals are by Bootsy Collins.

Up Next:
Brought to you in living color.

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Number 4
(133 points, on 7 of 17 lists - Top Vote #1 by DB Barnes)

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/z5rRZdiu1UE?version=3" target="_blank" class="new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/z5rRZdiu1UE?version=3</a>

Sabotage
Beastie Boys
Ill Communication
1994
Dir- Spike Jonze

'Bout The Band:
Beastie Boys is an American hip hop group from Brooklyn, New York.

'Bout the Video:
An homage to 1970s cop shows.

Fun Musical Fact:
Sabotage was widely nominated for various music video aw
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/pudOFG5X6uA?version=3" target="_blank" class="new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/pudOFG5X6uA?version=3</a>

Yeah, if you got why I just did that, give yourself some music nerd points. Or click here.

Up Next:
I'd toss in an MST3k quote here, but it would give it away, give it away now.

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Number 3
(141 points, on 8 of 17 lists - Top Vote #1 by Cole Stratton)

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/hqyc37aOqT0?version=3" target="_blank" class="new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/hqyc37aOqT0?version=3</a>

Sledgehammer
Peter Gabriel
So
1986
Dir- Stephen R. Johnson

'Bout The Artist:
Peter Brian Gabriel (born 13 February 1950) is a British singer, musician, and songwriter who rose to fame as the lead vocalist and flautist of the progressive rockgroup Genesis. After leaving Genesis, Gabriel went on to a successful solo career. More recently he has focused on producing and promoting world music and pioneering digital distribution methods for music. He has also been involved in various humanitarian efforts. In 2007 Gabriel was honoured as a BMI Icon at the 57th annual BMI London Awards for his “influence on generations of music makers.” Gabriel was also awarded the Polar Music Prize in 2009 and inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Genesis in 2010.

'Bout the Video:
Peter sings. Lot of stop animation stuff happens.

Fun Musical Fact:
Gabriel lay under a sheet of glass for 16 hours while filming this video. He may also do that on a normal day too. Pete's a bit out there.

This was also the missing #19 song.

Hey, Isn't That...?
Those dancing chickens? Yes, those were animated by Nick Park of Wallace & Grommit fame. Congrats on recognizing his unique style.

MST3k Reference #1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PmISVjsYhc&NR=1

MSt3k Reference:
Eh, it's in Pod People. You can look for it.

Up Next:
Rage. Raaaaage.

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Please let me tell you a little story.

You see, on this list I was having a tough time finalizing it, so I stuck in a joke entry as a place holder at my #4 slot, just so I could start compiling votes. I intended to swap it out as soon as that "Oh yeah. That song" moment of remembrance happened. But as I started counting votes, I noticed that about half of the lists included the song too.

See, I thought that I was just having a little private joke with myself, but apparently a number of you decided to make the same joke.  When first total showed it at #14, I was concerned. When more lists came it and it was at number 1, well, I started pounding my head on the desk.

Could I have swapped out my vote then? Yeah, probably. I did at one point. It didn't help. Eventually, I added it back in, figuring that I got myself into this mess, so I had to live with it.

However, thankfully, the final sets of votes knocked this out of the #1 slot and down to #2, and for that I am very thankful. And frankly, if I expected a joke entry to appear on the list, I was expecting it was going to be "Whip My Hair",  just because of the rules in the first post. Nope. You chose one worse. Well, about half of you did.

Everyone, here is what you voted for as your number 2 video. On the bright side, it has a Rifftrax connection.

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Number 2
(159 points, on 9 of 17 lists - Top Vote #4 by Compound)

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/CD2LRROpph0?version=3" target="_blank" class="new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/CD2LRROpph0?version=3</a>

Friday
Rebecca Black
Friday
2011

'Bout The Band:
Rebecca Black (born June 21, 1997) is an American pop singer who gained worldwide notoriety with her 2011 single "Friday". After the video went viral on YouTube and other social media sites, "Friday" was derided by many music critics and viewers, who dubbed it "the worst song ever". The music video, uploaded to YouTube, has received more than 153.9 million views (as of May 30, 2011) causing Black to gain international attention as a "viral star". The official video of "Friday" on YouTube has over 3 million dislikes as of May 30, 2011. The song was released as a single and made the Billboard Hot 100 and other charts.

'Bout the Video:
Black has a typical Friday. She goes to school, meets friends and drives around.

Fun Musical Fact:
Friday's initial round of recognition may have come from Mike Nelson, whose initial Twitter mention of the song was retweeted very extensively. Thanks Mike.

On No, I'm Not Letting You Out of Here Without Making You Pay For This
I can't embed this, but here's Black's follow up to this song. Grrrr.....

Up Next:
The number one song. Which was much better than this.

[sarcasm_made_Easy]

I find that amazingly satisfying, on this site where guys make snarky comments during movies. lol

[MontyServo]

Duh!  I wasn't even thinking that it could be a joke video.  Now it makes more sense.

Didn't vote for this, never crossed my mind.  Wish I had thought of it though.   

[Kete]

What happened?

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What happened?

Had to run out for a few minutes.  Back now.

And no one clicked on the link while I was gone. Or noticed what letters each paragraph in my post started with. Sigh.

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Number 2
(211 points, on 12 of 17 lists - Top Vote #1 by Johnny Unusual)

Really Rhino? No embedding? For Pete's sake. Grrr... Here's the literal version. Just ignore the lyrics.
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/8HE9OQ4FnkQ?version=3" target="_blank" class="new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/8HE9OQ4FnkQ?version=3</a>
Purists, go here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djV11Xbc914

Take On Me
A-Ha
Hunting High and Low
1984
Dir- Steve Barron

'Bout The Band:
A-ha (spelled "a-ha" in lower-case on their releases) was a New Wave/Synthpop band from Norway. The band was founded in 1982 by Morten Harket (vocals),Magne Furuholmen (keyboards), and Pål Waaktaar (guitars). The group initially rose to fame during the mid 1980s and had continued global success in the 1990s and 2000s.

'Bout the Video:
A cafe patron becomes drawn into a comic. And Altered States is referenced. Plus there's a pipe wrench fight.

Fun Musical Fact:
A-Ha is a trio. However, there are four band members in the song. The drummer? Not a real person.

Another fun fact? This was in the lead until the last vote came in.

Up Next:
Your number one choice. Hmmm. What hasn't shown up yet? I bet it's Paul Stanley's "Live to Win." We'll see!

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Due to my strong personal convictions, I wish to stress that this entry in no way endorses a belief in the occult.

Number 1
(222 points, on 11 of 17 lists - Top Vote #1 by Starman)

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/sOnqjkJTMaA?version=3" target="_blank" class="new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/sOnqjkJTMaA?version=3</a>

Michael Jackson's Thriller
Michael Jackson
Thriller
1984
Dir- John Landis

'Bout The Artist:
Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American recording artist, dancer, singer-songwriter, musician, and philanthropist. Referred to as the King of Pop, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records. His contribution to music, dance, and fashion, along with a much-publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades. The seventh child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene along with his brothers as a member of The Jackson 5, then the Jacksons in 1964, and began his solo career in 1971.

'Bout the Video:
After watching a movie, Michael Jackson and his date head home, and decide to take a shortcut by a nearby graveyard. Things go badly after that.

Fun Musical Fact:
The closing credit of "Any similarity to actual events or characters living, dead, (or undead) is purely coincidental"  was borrowed from An American Werewolf in London which, coincidentally, Landis also directed.

Hey, Isn't That...?
MJ's date in the video is Ola Ray. She was also Miss June in 1980. Just mentioning that. Also mentioning that she's a grandmom now.

Oh, and the last zombie in the video? The one that leers at the camera at 13:40? Under the makeup, that's actually Vincent Price. No joke.

Up Next:
Up next- List #49! See everyone then!

[sarcasm_made_Easy]

And DUH