# What are the best music videos ever? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [August 3, 2006, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-music-videos-ever/367107 "2006-08-03T00:22:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![romansperson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/romansperson/32/17100_2.png) [@romansperson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/romansperson)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2006, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-music-videos-ever/367107/41 "2006-08-03T17:26:01Z")
My personal favorite is Van Halen’s [“Right Now”](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPYThcNcDMU&search=van%20halen%20right%20now). I have a TiVo recording of it and whenever I watch it I cannot take my eyes off it. ---
**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2006, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-music-videos-ever/367107/42 "2006-08-03T17:26:04Z")
Paul Simon’s “You Can Call Me Al” ---
**Author:** ![Bippy\_the\_Beardless](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ac8455/32.png) [@Bippy\_the\_Beardless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bippy_the_Beardless)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2006, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-music-videos-ever/367107/43 "2006-08-03T17:47:41Z")
[QUOTE=Foldup Rabbit] [Black Hole Sun](http://youtube.com/watch?v=rWeW_8ljmCM&search=black%20hole%20sun) - Soundgarden. It traumatised me; therefore, it is a good video. [/QUOTE] I came here to mention that one as a good outside contender. Also directed by Chris Cunningham as well as Bjork’s All is full of love are Madona : Frozen Aphex Twin : Come to Daddy Portishead : Only You all of which are fantastic both technically and artistically. ---
**Author:** ![GargoyleWB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gargoylewb/32/199_2.png) [@GargoyleWB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GargoyleWB)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2006, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-music-videos-ever/367107/44 "2006-08-03T17:48:35Z")
Some others that I don’t think have been mentioned… Bjork’s “Its all too Quiet”, great cinematography with infectious dancing. Twisted Sister’s “We’re Not Gonna Take It”, goofy short-film rebel metal, still holds up well. Bill Idol’s “Cradle of Love”, a perfect video interpretation on the lyrics and subject of the song. Outkast’s “Hey Ya”, a concept done many times with the effects-cloned singers playing all of the intruments, but with the most creatively effective result, plus incredible performances. Weezer’s “Buddy Holly”, simple brilliant fun with the merged Happy Days cast that makes me smile along every time I watch it. ---
**Author:** ![GargoyleWB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gargoylewb/32/199_2.png) [@GargoyleWB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GargoyleWB)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2006, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-music-videos-ever/367107/45 "2006-08-03T17:52:24Z")
[QUOTE=GargoyleWB] Some others that I don’t think have been mentioned… [/QUOTE] Well, er, one that hasn’t been mentioned. Damn this 3-second goldfish memory of mine! ---
**Author:** ![Fear\_the\_Turtle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fear_the_turtle/32/2926_2.png) [@Fear\_the\_Turtle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_the_Turtle)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2006, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-music-videos-ever/367107/46 "2006-08-03T18:20:32Z")
[**California**](http://youtube.com/watch?v=V40WQtN4KVo&search=wax%20california) - Wax One of my favorites. I miss the old days when MTV2 played videos ☹ ---
**Author:** ![DxZero](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@DxZero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DxZero)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2006, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-music-videos-ever/367107/47 "2006-08-03T18:23:28Z")
How about Radiohead’s “Karma Police” and “Paranoid Android”? Just epic videos. ---
**Author:** ![DxZero](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@DxZero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DxZero)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2006, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-music-videos-ever/367107/48 "2006-08-03T18:24:43Z")
[QUOTE=Fear the Turtle] [**California**](http://youtube.com/watch?v=V40WQtN4KVo&search=wax%20california) - Wax ( [/QUOTE] Was that the one directed by Spike Jonze with the guy on fire? ---
**Author:** ![Mtgman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b5a626/32.png) [@Mtgman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mtgman)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2006, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-music-videos-ever/367107/49 "2006-08-03T18:35:49Z")
[1985](http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/Bowling+For+Soup_Bowling+For+Soup+%221985%22/bcpid16946340/bclid16919828/bctid5743587) by Bowling For Soup has a pretty cool video. Love the George Michael impression. Enjoy, Steven ---
**Author:** ![Talon\_Karrde](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c5a1d2/32.png) [@Talon\_Karrde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Talon_Karrde)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2006, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-music-videos-ever/367107/50 "2006-08-03T19:06:20Z")
[Blinded By the Lights](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POQN2L_-T88&search=the%20streets#)- The Streets [Ashes to Ashes](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9e6AjRS1zg&search=ashes%20to%20ashes#)- David Bowie ---
**Author:** ![Dorjan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dorjan/32/12440_2.png) [@Dorjan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dorjan)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2006, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-music-videos-ever/367107/51 "2006-08-03T19:21:03Z")
Here are some of my favorites: Digable Planets - [Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pvKzLXx3zY) and [9th Wonder](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhtPfMZ6_oQ). I’ve never even stepped foot in Brooklyn but Digable Planets makes it feel like home. Michael Jackson - [Thriller](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKPnk0jOGfs). need I say more? Quite possibly the best music video of all time! Public Enemy - [Fight the Power](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLqqP1ISxLI). Just bad ass. And directed by Spike Lee! I’ll think of more later! ---
**Author:** ![msmith537](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d9b06d/32.png) [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2006, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-music-videos-ever/367107/52 "2006-08-03T19:23:59Z")
[QUOTE=DxZero] Was that the one directed by Spike Jonze with the guy on fire? [/QUOTE] The Distance by Cake? ---
**Author:** ![Push\_You\_Down](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/push_you_down/32/9095_2.png) [@Push\_You\_Down](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Push_You_Down)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2006, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-music-videos-ever/367107/53 "2006-08-03T19:32:37Z")
[QUOTE=Clockwork And Candy] I have, like, _notoriously_ bad taste in music and music videos. Some of the following are so cheesy that they’re good. Kind of. [**Stay**](http://youtube.com/watch?v=wjgkNW10SR0&search=shakespeare%27s%20sister) - Shakespeare’s Sister [**Oh So Quiet**](http://youtube.com/watch?v=qp-F6hKStc4&search=Bjork%20oh%20so%20quiet) - Bjork [**Safety Dance**](http://youtube.com/watch?v=hQ2qA8cesmo&search=Men%20Without%20Hats) - Men Without Hats [/QUOTE] Three personal favorites of mine as well. I don’t think GnR’s November Rain has been mentioned yet. It really started the narrative video trend.. for better or for worse. ---
**Author:** ![Raguleader](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/258eb7/32.png) [@Raguleader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Raguleader)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2006, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-music-videos-ever/367107/54 "2006-08-03T19:47:46Z")
Oh, and one of the best music videos ever made: Iron Eagle (Yeah, the entire movie) 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Gangster\_Octopus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a8b319/32.png) [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2006, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-music-videos-ever/367107/55 "2006-08-03T20:03:24Z")
I really enjoy “Da Funk” by Daft Punk, directed by Spike Jonze. ---
**Author:** ![Fear\_the\_Turtle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fear_the_turtle/32/2926_2.png) [@Fear\_the\_Turtle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_the_Turtle)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2006, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-music-videos-ever/367107/56 "2006-08-03T20:17:44Z")
[QUOTE=DxZero] Was that the one directed by Spike Jonze with the guy on fire? [/QUOTE] Affirmative. Never saw the **Cake** video. ---
**Author:** ![gallows\_fodder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/8c91f0/32.png) [@gallows\_fodder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gallows_fodder)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2006, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-music-videos-ever/367107/57 "2006-08-03T20:38:14Z")
OK, I gotta include the following in this thread: Beastie Boys - [Body Movin’](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcnTxcqcNEE) Beastie Boys - [Intergalactic](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipQHS7EfKFU) Beastie Boys - [Ch-Check It Out](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J88eBJnRomE) Radiohead - [Just](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMscpEjz3tw) Radiohead - [There There](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNWTR7p8zKM) R.E.M. - [Losing My Religion](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ye2LoCaZKCY) Dinosaur Jr. - [Feel the Pain](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsyxr_-prp8) (God bless Spike Jonze – his body of work is fabulous) Basement Jaxx - [Cish Cash](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFxxlj0r_bA) Avalanches - [Since I Left You](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQ2cjdECcF4) ---
**Author:** ![Gangster\_Octopus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a8b319/32.png) [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2006, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-music-videos-ever/367107/58 "2006-08-03T20:51:12Z")
BTW, there is a DVD that contains many many many of the videos mentioned in here. Not surprisingly it is a Spike Jonze compilation: [Director’s Series, Vol. 1 - The Work of Director Spike Jonze](http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=6274569) 1. Wax - California (this is the one with the guy on fire) 2. Beastie Boys - Sure Shot 3. The Pharcyde - Drop 4. The Breeders - Cannonball 5. Beastie Boys - Sabotage 6. Daft Punk - Da Funk 7. Fatlip - What’s Up Fatlip? 8. Weezer - Undone (The Sweater Song) 9. Fatboy Slim - Praise You 10. Dinosaur Jr. - Feel The Pain 11. MC 900Ft Jesus - If I Only Had A Brain 12. The Notorious B.I.G. - Sky’s The Limit 13. Fatboy Slim - Weapon Of Choice 14. Weezer - Buddy Holly 15. The Chemical Brothers - Elektrobank 16. Bjork - It’s Oh So Quiet There is also another disc of additional features and a booklet. Good stuff. ---
**Author:** ![mr.jp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/48db29/32.png) [@mr.jp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mr.jp)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2006, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-music-videos-ever/367107/59 "2006-08-03T21:17:39Z")
Nobody has mentioned the best one: Sabrina - Boys ---
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maybe because no one has ever heard of it. Ohhhh burn! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-music-videos-ever/367107.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-music-videos-ever/367107.md?page=4)