Friday, 23 September 2011

Channel 4's 100 Best Music Videos: 100-91

To increase our knowledge of the history of music videos, we were shown the beginning of Channel 4's show 100 Best Music Videos.
100. Musical Youth - Pass the Dutchie - 1982

This video was the first music video by black artists to be shown on MTV, a fact often credited to Michael Jackson's Billie Jean video. This video started the mainstream breakthrough for black artists, and is therefore a significant video.
99. Supergrass - Pumping On Your Stereo - 1999
98. Bronski Beat - Small Town Boy - 1984
This video displayed the struggles of a homosexual individual in a homophobic world.The effect of this video is best described by a comment on YouTube: "This was one of the most groundbreaking videos of its era, not just for its subject matter, but also for the fact that it was such a catalyst for major dialogue about homosexuality and homophobia in the early '80's. I know there were many of us who stayed glued to MTV to catch the rare occasion when they showed "Smalltown Boy" just so that we could see evidence of ourselves SOMEWHERE in the mainstream. I speak for myself when I say that this video saved me. I don't think I'm alone in that."
97. Cornershop - Brimful of Asha - 1998
96. So Solid Crew - 21 Seconds - 2001
95. The Cardigans - My Favourite Game - 1998
94. Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse of the Heart - 1983
93. The Rolling Stones - We Love You
92. Herbie Hancock - Rockit - 1983
91. The Specials - Ghost Town - 1981
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