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Video Vault Sundays: June 22, 2025 - The Human League - Don’t You Want Me (1981)
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Video Vault Sundays: June 22, 2025 - The Human League - Don’t You Want Me (1981)
In 1981, The Human League released Don’t You Want Me, a synth pop anthem that became one of the most iconic tracks of the early 80s. The song told a dramatic back and forth story between two voices, set to a catchy electronic beat that helped define the new wave sound of the era. But it was the...- Pete
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Video Vault Sundays: June 15, 2025 - Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer
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Video Vault Sundays: June 15, 2025 - Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer
In 1986, Peter Gabriel stunned the music world with his single Sledgehammer. While the song itself was a funky and soulful departure from his earlier work, it was the music video that truly broke boundaries. Using stop motion, claymation, and a host of practical effects, the video created a...- Pete
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Video Vault Sundays: June 8, 2025 - Cyndi Lauper – Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1983)
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Video Vault Sundays: June 8, 2025 - Cyndi Lauper – Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1983)
In 1983, Cyndi Lauper burst onto the scene with her debut solo single Girls Just Want to Have Fun. The music video was an explosion of color, energy, and personality, perfectly capturing the spirit of the song. It introduced the world to Lauper’s unique voice, quirky fashion, and fearless...- Pete
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Video Vault Sundays: June 1, 2025 - A-ha – Take On Me
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Video Vault Sundays: June 1, 2025 - A-ha – Take On Me
In 1985, Norwegian band A ha broke through in a big way with their global hit Take On Me. Though the song had an earlier version released in 1984, it was the re recorded track paired with an innovative music video that turned it into a sensation. Blending pencil sketch animation with live action...- Pete
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Video Vault Sundays: May 25, 2025 – The Buggles - Video Killed the Radio Star
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Video Vault Sundays: May 25, 2025 – The Buggles - Video Killed the Radio Star
On August 1, 1981, MTV made its debut with a bold and symbolic choice. The first video it ever aired was “Video Killed the Radio Star” by The Buggles. Though released in 1979, the song found its true cultural moment at the dawn of the 80s, becoming a defining symbol of the video music era. This...- Pete
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The Legendary 80s Artists: Alphaville, Modern Talking, Sandra, Frida, and A-ha
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The Legendary 80s Artists: Alphaville, Modern Talking, Sandra, Frida, and A-ha
The 1980s was a golden era of music, a time when synthpop, new wave, and electronic music captured the hearts of millions. Among the most influential artists of this transformative decade were Alphaville, Modern Talking, Sandra, Frida, and A-ha. These musicians and their timeless songs have left...- Pete
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- Category: 80s Music: Iconic Artists, Greatest Hits, and Classic Sounds