I wonder why so many 70's to early-80's music videos are the studio versions of songs synced with concert or live footage? My guesses are:
1. Money. I assume it was expensive to get a quality live recording in those days. 2. Acceptance. We didn't mind so much since no one doubted that the artist could pull it off live. Plus, the audio and video on an old tube TV (even the 'big' wooden cabinet console sets) left much to be desired, detail wasted. 3. Music videos made prior to 1981 were for what audience? I don't remember how we even saw them. MTV didn't air until August 1981, and even then cable wasn't popular until the mid-80's.
In any case, as with the first video, it's always nice to see a good live performance...
PAT BENATAR - We Live For Love - live - best performance - HQ.mpg
The rusty wire that holds the cork that keeps the anger in Gives way and suddenly it’s day again The sun is in the east Even though the day is done Two suns in the sunset, hmph Could be the human race is run
3. Music videos made prior to 1981 were for what audience? I don't remember how we even saw them. MTV didn't air until August 1981, and even then cable wasn't popular until the mid-80's.
This is just one example but the music videos that the Beatles made for songs like "Strawberry Fields Forever", "Penny Lane" and "Paperback Writer" were shown on TV.
I get what you mean though concerning the US. I honestly don't recall seeing music videos of any kind on TV before MTV came around in 1981.
“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.”
Yeah, I don't remember a music video program on any of the network stations. You might catch a favorite band on Midnight Special. There was also Soul Train and American Bandstand, then came Solid Gold and another one of those shows I don't recall. Also SNL for a 2-song performance. EDIT: But this wasn't music videos.
I also remember an FM radio station playing a Rock album in its entirety every Friday night. My best memory, on my parent's old stereo console, was hearing Eagles' The Long Run. Songs like the less popular "In the City" and "Those Shoes" really got my attention. I thought the whole album was good.
I enjoyed listening to replays of Casey Kasem's American Top 40 when I had XM radio in my car.
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The rusty wire that holds the cork that keeps the anger in Gives way and suddenly it’s day again The sun is in the east Even though the day is done Two suns in the sunset, hmph Could be the human race is run
My best memory, on my parent's old stereo console, was hearing Eagles' The Long Run. Songs like the less popular "In the City" and "Those Shoes" really got my attention. I thought the whole album was good.
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I got curious and looked up the track list and yeah, I only know the big 3 hits from that album (The Long Run, I Can't Tell You Why and Heartache Tonight).
“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.”
My best memory, on my parent's old stereo console, was hearing Eagles' The Long Run. Songs like the less popular "In the City" and "Those Shoes" really got my attention. I thought the whole album was good.
I got curious and looked up the track list and yeah, I only know the big 3 hits from that album (The Long Run, I Can't Tell You Why and Heartache Tonight).
Then with that, I'm going to end my Friday selections with something sexy, as it should be...
The rusty wire that holds the cork that keeps the anger in Gives way and suddenly it’s day again The sun is in the east Even though the day is done Two suns in the sunset, hmph Could be the human race is run
I remember back in the 1980's a local FM station (WRIF 101 FM) here in Detroit used to run "Simulcast' concerts on local bands. The radio station would sync up with a local television broadcast (WKBD Channel 50 Detroit) to show live local bands in concert. It was a novel concept at the time. I used to love them. Here's an example (notice the simulcast graphic at beginning of song). I was actually at this concert at the Ritz.. It was one of my favorite local bands.
Here is the same band years later playing locally again. Big difference in recording quality. lol.
^ What a fantastic idea, as just about any ordinary FM stereo would still have sounded much better than TV sound, and many had hi-fi FM. The proper names for you young folks is tuner (AM/FM stereo) or (power amp + pre-amp + tuner, integrated in one box = receiver)!
Chad Smith before the 'Peppers, must have been cool.
The rusty wire that holds the cork that keeps the anger in Gives way and suddenly it’s day again The sun is in the east Even though the day is done Two suns in the sunset, hmph Could be the human race is run
More good local stuff from Detroit FM radio circa 1981. Notice the mullets in full display. This song was a huge local hit, with major airplay. They never made it to the big time though.
<My online break shall be short lived while prepping for possible weather, so I might as well post my Friday picks tonight...in honor of a couple of musicians who passed away recently.>
I'll probably never post a 'bedroom playlist,' but if I did, these two songs would make my top 10 (the 'Stones in my top 3)...
If your "Beast Of Burden" is under 4 min. (i.e. Forty Licks: 3:28), get a proper version!
The rusty wire that holds the cork that keeps the anger in Gives way and suddenly it’s day again The sun is in the east Even though the day is done Two suns in the sunset, hmph Could be the human race is run
The rusty wire that holds the cork that keeps the anger in Gives way and suddenly it’s day again The sun is in the east Even though the day is done Two suns in the sunset, hmph Could be the human race is run
Alison Krauss surely has to be the closest we will ever get to hearing an actual angel sing on Earth. What a voice!
In all my years I've never seen the like. It has to be more than a hundred sea miles and he brings us up on his tail. That's seamanship, Mr. Pullings. My God, that's seamanship!
The rusty wire that holds the cork that keeps the anger in Gives way and suddenly it’s day again The sun is in the east Even though the day is done Two suns in the sunset, hmph Could be the human race is run
A Taste of Honey - Boogie Oogie Oogie - Live (1978) [Restored]
Heh, quite different from this "A Taste of Honey" which I'm much more familiar with:
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“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.”
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