1984's Top 20 Music Videos on MTV
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Published 10 months ago in Wow
Despite its modern reputation as "Ridiculousness: The Network," MTV once defined an entire generation of music. Since its first broadcast in 1981, MTV defined the music video, an art form that inspired legends like Prince, David Bowie, and Pat Benatar to create some of the most compelling visuals in rock history.
From "When Doves Cry" to "Footloose," here are MTV's top 20 music videos from 1984.
1
“Missing You” — John Waite
2
“Jump” — Van Halen
3
”Footloose” — Kenny Loggins
4
“Against All Odds” — Phil Collins
5
“You Might Think” — The Cars
6
“Drive” — The Cars
7
“When Doves Cry” — Prince and the Revolution
8
“Blue Jean” — David Bowie
9
“Sister Christian” — Night Ranger
10
“The Heart Of Rock & Roll” — Huey Lewis & The News
11
“Time After Time” — Cyndi Lauper
12
“Eyes Without a Face” — Billy Idol
13
“Rock Me Tonite” — Billy Squier
14
"Magic" — The Cars
15
“Legs” — ZZ Top
16
“Let’s Go Crazy” — Prince and The Revolution
17
“We Belong” — Pat Benatar
18
“Round and Round” — Ratt
19
“The Warrior” — Scandal feat. Patty Smyth
20
“Runner” — Manfred Mann's Earth Band
