Def Leppard’s music video for ‘Too Late For Love’ from their 1983 ‘Pyromania’ album!
Kids React to Bon Jovi
We love these videos where kids of today watch music videos from the past. This one features kids listening and watching Bon Jovi videos, and their reactions are priceless!
Bon Jovi’s Complete Induction Speech To the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame
Very Rare Motley Crue Clip From 1982 In Canada
A rare short clip of Motley Crue way back in 1982 in Edmonton, Canada talking to a reporter about why they’re not receiving the best reception so far in Canada.
When asked by a reporter, “Who’s got it in for you in Edmonton?”, Nikki Sixx replied, “I don’t know… and, I don’t really care. We’re here to give everybody their money’s worth for the show and to play rock n’ roll Los Angeles style. If they don’t enjoy it, they don’t have to see it”. Well said Nikki!
Ratt – VH1’s Behind the Music
VH1’s ‘Behind the Music’ with 80’s legends Ratt!
Ratt, along with bands like Motley Crue, have been recognized as instrumental in the formation of the glam metal scene in Los Angeles, CA in the early ’80s. They’re known for their singles ‘Round and Round’, ‘Lay It Down’, and ‘You’re in Love’ as well as for being one of the hardest partying rock bands of the ’80s! Unfortunately, that reputation came at a heavy price when they lost original guitarist Robbin Crosby on June 6, 2002 after a battle with AIDS and drug addiction.
Ratt have experienced the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, but to this day, they’re still going strong. Enjoy this look behind the music with Ratt!
Sebastian Bach – ‘All My Friends Are Dead’ – 80’s Legend From 2014
In 2014, 80’s legend Sebastian Bach released a new album called ‘Give ‘Em Hell. It was his fifth solo album, and the third to include all original studio recordings. Our favorite song on the album is this one, ‘All My Friends Are Dead’. You’ll notice a familiar face from the 80’s on bass… It’s Duff McKagan from Guns N’ Roses!
Def Leppard – Pour Some Sugar On Me’ Music Video
Def Leppard’s music video for one of their most popular songs from the ’80s, ‘Pour Some Sugar On Me’!
‘Pour Some Sugar On Me’ Lyrics:
Step inside, walk this way
You and me babe
Hey Hey!
Love is like a bomb, baby, c’mon get it on
Livin’ like a lover with a radar phone
Lookin’ like a tramp, like a video vamp
Demolition woman, can I be your man?
Razzle ‘n’ a dazzle ‘n’ a flash a little light
Television lover, baby, go all night
Sometime, anytime, sugar me sweet
Little Missy Innocent sugar me
So c’mon
Take a bottle, shake it up
Break the bubble, break it up
Pour some sugar on me
Ooh, in the name of love
Pour some sugar on me
C’mon, fire me up
Pour your sugar on me
I can’t get enough
I’m hot, sticky sweet
From my head to my feet
Listen!
Red light, yellow light, green light go!
Crazy little woman in a one-man show
Mirror queen, mannequin, rhythm of love
Sweet dream, saccharine, loosen up
You gotta squeeze a little, tease a little, please a little more
Easy operator come a knockin’ on my door
Sometime, anytime, sugar me sweet
Little Missy Innocent sugar me
So give a little more
Take a bottle, shake it up
Break the bubble, break it up
Pour some sugar on me
Ooh, in the name of love
Pour some sugar on me
C’mon fire me up
Pour your sugar on me
I can’t get enough
I’m hot, sticky sweet
From my head to my feet
You got the peaches, I got the cream
Sweet to taste, saccharine
‘Cause I’m hot, hot, say what, sticky sweet
From my head, my head to my feet
Do you take sugar?
One lump or two?
Take a bottle, shake it up
Break the bubble, break it up
Pour some sugar on me
Ooh, in the name of love
Pour some sugar on me
C’mon fire me up
Pour your sugar on me
Oh, I can’t get enough
Pour some sugar on me
Oh, in the name of love
Pour some sugar on me
Get it, come get it
Pour your sugar on me
Pour some sugar on me
Sugar me!
Warrant Performing ‘Sometimes She Cries’ Live in 1989
Warrant back in the late ’80s performing their single ‘Sometimes She Cries’ live in front of a huge pool!
Journey’s Induction Acceptance Speeches – 2017 Rock n’ Roll Inductions
Joan Jett – ‘Love Hurts’ Music Video
At the end of the ’80s, Joan Jett was still putting out great music, and her cover of Love Hurts was awesome! Love Hurts was included on her album The Hit List that was released on January 16, 1990. In addition to Love Hurts, the album featured covers of AC/DC’s Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap, ZZ Top’s Tush, CCR’s Have You Ever Seen The Rain?, and The Doors’ Love Me Two Times.
Enjoy this look back at Joan Jett covering The Everly Brothers and Nazareth’s Love Hurts as well as her video for Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap and a live performance of Have You Ever Seen The Rain?
Poison Interview With Joan Rivers In 1987
Poison talking with Joan Rivers about how the band started, why the critics are so hard on them and their philosophy on life. Gotta love Bret and the boys!
Billy Ocean – ‘Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car’ Music Video
Billy Ocean’s ‘Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car’ was number one on the Billboard Hot 100 charts for two weeks in 1988!
Bon Jovi – ‘Walls’ Official Music Video – 80’s Legends Today
Y&T – ‘Contagious’ Music Video
‘Contagious’ was the first track on Y&T’s 1987 album of the same name. ‘Contagious’ was Y&T’s eighth studio album. The music video below was a staple on MTV in the late 80s!
Richard Marx – ‘Don’t Mean Nothing’ Music Video
Richard Marx scored a number one on the Billboard Album Rock charts charts with his 1987 debut single ‘Don’t Mean Nothing’. It also peaked at #3 on the Hot 100 charts.
Michael Bolton – ‘How Am I Supposed To Live Without You’ Music Video
In 1989, Michael Bolton scored arguably the biggest hit of his career when ‘How Am I Supposed To Live Without You’ went to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 charts as well as the Adult Contemporary charts!
George Strait – ‘If You’re Thinking You Want A Stranger’ Live
Legendary country music superstar George Strait has been scoring hits since the beginning of the 80’s, and in 1982, he scored his first top five hit with ‘If You’re Thinking You Want A Stranger (There’s One Coming Home)’, which peaked at #3 on the country charts!
Lionel Richie – ‘Say You Say Me’ Music Video
Lionel Richie’s music video for his number one hit from the ’80s ‘Say You Say Me’!
Bruce Hornsby & The Range – ‘The Way It Is’ Music Video
Bruce Hornsby & The Range’s music video for their 1986 number one song ‘The Way It Is’!
Mr. Big – ‘Addicted To That Rush’ Music Video
Mr. Big released their self-titled debut album in 1989, and the first single was called ‘Addicted To That Rush’. It’s a hard rocking song that peaked at #39 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock charts, and brought the band some mainstream attention. Three years later, they would score a number one song with ‘To Be With You’.
The Eurythmics – ‘Would I Lie To You?’ Music Video
‘Would I Lie To You’ was a top five hit for the Eurythmics in 1985. It was the first single released from their ‘Be Yourself Tonight’ album.
The B-52’s – ‘Love Shack’ Music Video
‘The Love Shack’ is The B-52’s biggest hit. In 1989, it peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, and went to number one in Australia, Ireland and New Zealand. The music video below was played religiously on MTV and remains one of the most popular songs/videos from the late 80’s!
The Go-Go’s – ‘Head Over Heels’ Music Video
Good ole fashioned 80’s bubblegum pop music here from The Go-Go’s with ‘Head Over Heels’! It peaked at #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts and was the band’s last top 20 hit on the charts.
Madonna – ‘Borderline’ Music Video from 1984
Borderline was the last single released from Madonna’s 1982 self-titled debut album. It was also her second top ten pop hit in a row and her 4th top five dance hit when it peaked at #10 and #4 respectively. Her previous single Lucky Star was her first top ten hit on the Hot 100 charts when it peaked at number four, and her second number one single on the Dance charts. Her first number one single on the Dance charts was Holiday.
Enjoy this look back at Madonna’s music video for Borderline as well as the other four singles from her debut album, Everybody, Burning Up, Holiday, and Lucky Star!
Foreigner – ‘Jukebox Hero’ Music Video from 1981
In 1981, Foreigner released their fourth studio album titled 4. The album produced four top 40 hits on the Hot 100 charts, and four top 20 hits on the Rock charts including two number one Rock hits for Urgent and Waiting for a Girl Like You.
Jukebox Hero peaked at number 26 on the Hot 100 charts and number three on the Rock charts in 1981. It’s become one of Foreigner’s signature songs and one of our personal favorites from the band.
Enjoy this look back at Foreigner’s music video for Jukebox Hero as well as a live performance from 1981!
Van Halen Live Without A Net Full Concert From 1986 In New Haven, Connecticut
Check out Van Halen’s complete concert from 1986 at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in New Haven, Connecticut.
Set list:
There’s Only One Way to Rock
Summer Nights
Get Up
Drum Solo
5150
Best of Both Worlds
Bass Solo
Panama
Love Walks In
Guitar Solo
I Can’t Drive 55
Ain’t Talkin’ ’bout Love
Why Can’t This Be Love
Rock ‘N’ Roll
Kiss – ‘Lick It Up’ Official Music Video
In 1983, Kiss released their album ‘Lick It Up’, and the first single ‘Lick It Up’ became their first top 20 rock hit when it peaked at #19 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock charts. The music video below premiered on MTV on September 18, 1983, and it was the first music video featuring the band without makeup.
‘Lick It Up’ is also one of the only songs from Kiss’ “unmasked” era that is still regularly played by the band due to its popularity with fans. Personally, we could do without the unmasking, but this song and ‘Heaven’s On Fire’ (another unmasked song) are two of our all time favorites from Kiss!
Def Leppard – ‘Rock! Rock! (Till You Drop)’ Music Video
For those who think Def Leppard was just an 80’s “hair band”, think again. Def Lep were putting out great rock songs long before many “hair bands” were even in high school. One of those great rock songs was 1983’s ‘Rock! Rock! (Till You Drop)’ from their Pyromania album!
Dolly Parton Singing ‘He’s Alive’ at the CMA Awards
In 1989, Dolly Parton released her version of the Easter classic ‘He’s Alive’. It was the third single released from her album ‘White Limozeen’. Here’s Dolly performing the song live at the 1990 CMA Awards.
Toto – ‘Rosanna’ Music Video
Rosanna was a huge hit for Toto in 1982 when it peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, and was a top ten hit on the Billboard Mainstream Rock charts as well. They would score their first and only number one hit on the Hot 100 charts with ‘Africa’ the same year.