Though MJ’s Smooth Criminal could have also easily made the list, it’s this 13-minute epic that actually boosted Jackson’s stardom. Thanks to its romantic fantasy elements and a unique blend of live-action and animation, both the song and video are pop culture favorites.

Telling the story of a woman who is pulled into a comic book world, the music video for Take on Me features a pencil and paper look, accomplished by tracing each scene frame-by-frame. This music video helped the Norwegian synth-pop group to get 6 VMAs. Featuring mummies, synchronized swimmers, and what not, this Michel Gondry directed music video is simple yet surreal. Though the music video is as repetitive as its lyrics, the strangely hypnotic music video of this classic Daft Punk electronic track is one that you would like to watch on a loop. Performance clips and TV appearances have not been included here.Īlso Read: What We Loved And Hated In Music In 2020 Here’s a list of some iconic music videos (in no particular order) that have stood the test of time. Certain visuals stay with the viewer long after the video has ended. There are certain songs that get stuck in our heads not only for their catchiness but also because of their videos.

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