Saturday, 20 August 2011

100 Greatest pop videos 59-40

59. ABBA 'Knowing me knowing you' 1977

Simple video, just close ups of the members from different angles

58. The Cure 'Close to me' 1985

The video was filmed in a cupboard, reflecting the lyrics of the song

57. Meatloaf 'I'd do anything for love (But not that)' 1993

Over the top, based on the story of Beauty and the Beast

56. Eminem 'Without me' 2002

55. Fatboy slim 'Praise you' 1999



Filmed with hidden cameras outside of a cinema. Those with the cameras were posing as tourists, and so the public didn't realise it was a music video, just a dance group performing.

54. Daft Punk 'Around the world' 1997

53. Wham 'Club Tropicana' 1983

52. Massive attack 'Teardrop' 1998

51. Run DMC & Aerosmith 'Walk this way' 1986

50. Paul Simon 'Call me Al' 1986

49. Jamiroquai 'Virtual Insanity' 1996

The video seems to show the floor moving, taking furniture and the artist with it.

48. Johnny Cash 'Hurt' 1995



Made when he was very old, it has old footage cut in giving the impression he is looking back at his life. He also looks old and weak, also suggesting he knew he was going to die soon.

47. The Prodigy 'Fire Starter' 1996

46. Adam Ant 'Prince Charming' 1981

Based on the story of Cinderella

45. Aerosmith 'Crazy' 1994

44. Kylie Monouge 'Can't get you out of my head' 2001

43. Dire Straits 'Money for nothing' 1985

42. Bjork 'It's oh so quiet' 1995

Based on the old fashioned Hollywood musicals where everyone into the street burts into to song and dance

41. Spice Girls 'Wannabe' 1996

The whole video was shot in one go in one shot with no edits. It showed each member and their personality, except for 'Posh spice' who was hardly show possibly due to a lack of talent.

40. Missy Elliot 'Get ur freak on' 2001

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