Strange Concept Videos from the 1980s
The Eighties were all about music videos. Mtv was born in 1981, and for a few years it actually played videos almost exclusively!
From the very first time "Video Killed the Radio Star" aired, the game was on to create ever more uniquely memorable mini-films to accompany the hits of the day. And boy were there some strange ones!
This page is an ode to some of my favorite "weird" Eighties music videos. I have chosen a selection of both "mainstream" as well as some one hit wonders or smaller hits. I hope they bring back some memories and make you smile and maybe even dance!
From the very first time "Video Killed the Radio Star" aired, the game was on to create ever more uniquely memorable mini-films to accompany the hits of the day. And boy were there some strange ones!
This page is an ode to some of my favorite "weird" Eighties music videos. I have chosen a selection of both "mainstream" as well as some one hit wonders or smaller hits. I hope they bring back some memories and make you smile and maybe even dance!
Who Can it Be, Now?
Men at Work had hit after hit in the 80s, and all their videos had a quirky sense of humor. Lead singer Colin Hay made a great psycho.
curated content from YouTube
Wouldn't it Be Good?
Nik Kershaw's 80s anthem could be considered a weird 80s video.
curated content from YouTube
Der Kommissar
The version made famous by After the Fire, a rather weird looking bunch.
curated content from YouTube
Major Tom...by Pete Schilling
Astronauts on a pile of scrap cars...would you call that a weird 80s video? I would.
curated content from YouTube
Eighties Party Music
You can grab some great 80s music compilations to use for a theme party. Here are some of my personal favorite collections:
Stay Tuned!
More Fabulous Eighties Video Theme pages coming SOON to Squidoo!
Visit the selection below ASAP for more great 80s music memories.
80s Fashion
Choose Life... and other classic 80s clothing
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- Browse & buy from the eighties fashion icon's organic cotton clothing range. She has re-launched her slogan t-shirts with a re-issue of the Choose Life brand.
Club Squid
Designed especially for lil' ol' me by tags for kids and originally featured on his lens Squid Art Too
Are You an Eighties Music Video Buff?
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spikey64
Aug 28, 2011 @ 1:59 am | delete
- What a great memory provoking lens took me back to my youth. Thanks for sharing.
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susan300
Feb 8, 2011 @ 7:59 am | delete
- Super lens! I remember these songs. What a nice trip down memory lane! :)
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superbob17
Feb 4, 2011 @ 2:38 am | delete
- Great Lens. Thank you for posting those 80s music videos. Boy after watching those videos I realize the 80s were crazy times.
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sfurrow4
Dec 23, 2010 @ 3:03 pm | delete
- I love 80s music. It's what I grew up on. But the videos were pretty funny. Thanks for the blast from the past!
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craftsbyalice
Oct 24, 2010 @ 1:13 pm | delete
- I absolutely love the '80s videos, the weirder the better. That is what made the '80s great!
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