99 Luftballons (1983): Nena’s breakthrough German language hit reflected the bleak Cold War tensions of the era
The 1980s U.S. music scene received the rare German language hit with Nena's "99 Luftballons."
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The Projection Booth
A discussion of Film, TV, and other random subjects
Music Video Jukebox
A collection of my favorite Music Videos throughout the decades.
Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1983): 40 years ago, Cyndi Lauper’s charming debut music video became an 80’s classic
1983 marks the 40th anniversary of Cyndi Lauper's debut album, which spawned the classic pop anthem "Girls Just Want to Have Fun."
Read MoreIn The End (2001): Linkin Park’s breakout hit reflected the dark mood of the times and became their signature song.
In the fall of 2001, Linkin Park released "In the End," their first mainstream hit that would become the nu-metal band's signature song.
Read MoreHeaven is a Place on Earth (1987): The stylish music video radically changed Belinda Carlisle’s good girl image
In 1987, Belinda Carlisle went to the top of the charts with "Heaven is a Place on Earth," proving the former Go-Go's lead singer would be just fine on her own.
Read MoreI Want a New Drug (1984): Huey Lewis & The News became an MTV staple with their signature hit
In 1984 Huey Lewis & The News released "I Want a New Drug," one of their signature songs and music video.
Read MoreFriday Music Video: Iris (1998)
In 1998, the Goo Goo Dolls scored their biggest hit with "Iris," the power ballad written for the supernatural romance "City of Angels."
Read MoreFriday Music Video: I Wanna Dance with Somebody [Who Loves Me] (1987)
With the Whitney Houston biopic in theaters, Chad revisits her popular music video "I Wanna Dance with Somebody."
Read MoreFriday Music Video: Last Christmas (1984)
To celebrate the Holiday weekend, Chad revisits the "Last Christmas" music video featuring George Michael in his 80's golden coiffed prime.
Read MoreFriday Music Video: People Are People (1984)
Depeche Mode's stylish music video for "People Are People" helped propel the electronica band to the U.S. charts.
Read MoreFriday Music Video: Uptown Girl (1983)
Billy Joel dances with his future wife Christie Brinkley in the charming "Uptown Girl" from his 1983 smash LP "An Innocent Man."
Read MoreFriday Music Video: Cool (2005)
Chad travels back to 2005 and revisits Gwen Stefani's "Cool," a gem in the No Doubt front woman's solo career.
Read MoreFriday Music Video: When Doves Cry (1984)
This week's music video is a purple affair, as we look at Prince & The Revolution's groundbreaking "When Doves Cry" from his 1984 feature film "Purple Rain."
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