MTV Programming Week of 1983-10-26
by shatterdaymorn | created - 1 month ago | updated - 2 weeks ago | PublicA list featuring the programming rotations of MTV for the week of 10/26/1983. (Source: Billboard 1983-11-05, Pg. 33)
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1. The Comsat Angels: Will You Stay Tonight? (1983 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Stars: Kevin Bacon, The Comsat Angels, Stephen Fellows, Mik Glaisher
MTV New Videos Added
2. The Doors: Love Me Two Times (Live) (1968 Music Video)
5 min | Short, Music
Official live video of The Doors performing "Love Me Two Times" in Europe 1968
Stars: The Doors, Jim Morrison
MTV New Videos Added
3. Fastway: We Become One (1983 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Stars: Fastway, Fast Eddie Clarke, Dave King, Jerry Shirley
MTV New Videos Added
4. Peter Godwin: Baby's in the Mountains (1983 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Director: Stephen Hopkins | Star: Peter Godwin
MTV New Videos Added
MTV New Videos Added
6. Kansas: Everybody's My Friend (1984 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Director: Dominic Orlando | Stars: Phil Ehart, John Elefante, Kansas, Rich Williams
MTV New Videos Added
7. Krisma: Nothing to Do with the Dog (1983 Music Video)
Music
Stars: Maurizio Arcieri, Krisma, Christina Moser
MTV New Videos Added
8. Paul McCartney Feat. Michael Jackson: Say Say Say (1983 Music Video)
5 min | Short, Comedy, Music
Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson star as "Mac and Jac" in the short film/music video for "Say, Say, Say", a track off of McCartney's 1983 album: "Pipes of Peace".
Director: Bob Giraldi | Stars: Paul McCartney, Michael Jackson, Sonny Barnes, Art Carney
Votes: 845
MTV New Videos Added
MTV New Videos Added
10. The Rubinoos: If I Had You Back (1983 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Stars: Tommy Dunbar, Jon Rubin, The Rubinoos
MTV New Videos Added
MTV New Videos Added
12. Donna Summer: Unconditional Love (1983 Music Video)
4 min | Music
In the video, Summer plays a school teacher, and the reggae group Musical Youth are members of the class. After the class is over, Summer removes her heavy fur coat, revealing a tight blue ... See full summary »
Director: David Mallet | Stars: Donna Summer, Musical Youth
Votes: 11
MTV New Videos Added
13. 38 Special: If I'd Been the One (1983 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Director: Peter Israelson | Stars: Don Barnes, Carol Bristow, Steve Brookins, Jeff Carlisi
Votes: 14
MTV New Videos Added
MTV New Videos Added
15. Neil Young & the Shocking Pinks: Cry, Cry, Cry (1983 Music Video)
3 min | Music
Director: Tim Pope | Star: Neil Young
MTV New Videos Added
16. Asia: The Smile Has Left Your Eyes (1983 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Stars: Asia, Geoff Downes, Steve Howe, Carl Palmer
MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
17. Pat Benatar: Love Is a Battlefield (1983 Music Video)
5 min | Drama, Music, Musical
Pat Benatar plays a woman who runs away from her family to become a dancer in a club. However, when she finds out the owner of the club is more than what he seems, she convinces the other dancers to rise up against him with her.
Director: Bob Giraldi | Stars: Pat Benatar, Sasha Charnin Morrison, Sara Carlson, Gary Chryst
Votes: 577
MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
18. Big Country: In a Big Country (1983 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Big Country performs in the music video "In a Big Country" from the album "The Crossing" recorded for Mercury Records. The music video features the band scouring the countryside as they are... See full summary »
Director: Lindsey Clennell | Stars: Big Country, Stuart Adamson, Mark Brzezicki, Tony Butler
Votes: 35
MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
19. David Bowie: Modern Love (1983 Music Video)
4 min | Music
David Bowie's masterful music video performing one of his greatest hits of the 1980's "Modern Love". Bowie's sing and dance act is followed along a great band in front of an enthusiastic ... See full summary »
Director: James Yukich | Stars: David Bowie, Tony Thompson
Votes: 437
MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
20. Def Leppard: Foolin' (1983 Music Video)
5 min | Music
Def Leppard performs in the music video "Foolin'" from the album "Pyromania" recorded for Mercury and Vertigo Records. The music video begins with a woman playing the harp while she is ... See full summary »
Director: David Mallet | Stars: Def Leppard, Rick Allen, Stephen Clark, Phil Collen
Votes: 28
MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
21. Duran Duran: Union of the Snake (1983 Music Video)
4 min | Short, Music
Video promo for "Union of the Snake" by Duran Duran, the lead single from the band's third album Seven and the Ragged Tiger.
Director: Simon Milne | Stars: Duran Duran, Jennifer Connelly
Votes: 116
MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
22. The Fixx: One Thing Leads to Another (1983 Music Video)
3 min | Music, Musical
Director: Jeannette Obstoj | Stars: Cy Curnin, The Fixx, Jamie West-Oram
Votes: 13
MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
23. Genesis: Mama (1983 Music Video)
5 min | Music
"Mama" was the first single from Genesis' 1983 self-titled album.
Director: Stuart Orme | Stars: Tony Banks, Phil Collins, Genesis, Mike Rutherford
Votes: 54
MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
24. Herbie Hancock: Rockit (1983 Music Video)
3 min | Music
Robots and sculptures move in time to the music as Herbie Hancock is seen on a television set playing a keyboard. Features bird sculptures, mannequins, dancing pants, robot legs and more.
Directors: Lol Creme, Godley & Creme, Kevin Godley | Star: Herbie Hancock
Votes: 162
MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
25. Heart: How Can I Refuse (1983 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Director: Mark Rezyka | Stars: Mark Andes, Denny Carmassi, Heart, Howard Leese
Votes: 10
MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
26. Billy Idol: Dancing with Myself (1983 Music Video)
3 min | Music, Sci-Fi
Promotional music video for "Dancing with Myself" by Billy Idol.
Director: Tobe Hooper | Star: Billy Idol
Votes: 514
MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
27. Billy Joel: Uptown Girl (1983 Music Video)
3 min | Music, Romance
The title character in the music video was played by Christie Brinkley, whom Billy Joel married two years later. Different versions of the music video opening were produced, in which an ... See full summary »
Director: Jay Dubin | Stars: Christie Brinkley, Billy Joel
Votes: 716
MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
28. The Kinks: Don't Forget to Dance (1983 Music Video)
5 min | Music
Director: Julien Temple | Stars: Mick Avory, Dave Davies, Ray Davies, Ian Gibbons
Votes: 11
MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
29. Huey Lewis and the News: Heart and Soul (1983 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Video promo for Huey Lewis and the News - Heart and Soul from the album Sports.
Director: David Rathod | Stars: Signy Coleman, Sean Hopper, Huey Lewis, Huey Lewis & The News
Votes: 19
MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
30. Loverboy: Queen of the Broken Hearts (1983 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Director: Martin Kahan | Stars: Paul Dean, Matt Frenette, Doug Johnson, Loverboy
MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
31. John Cougar Mellencamp: Crumblin' Down (1983 Music Video)
Music
Director: Chris Gabrin | Star: John Mellencamp
MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
32. The Motels: Suddenly Last Summer (1983 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Director: Val Garay | Stars: Martha Davis, The Motels
Votes: 7
MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
33. Stevie Nicks: If Anyone Falls (1983 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Director: Gordon Perry | Star: Stevie Nicks
Votes: 8
MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
34. Robert Plant: Big Log (1983 Music Video)
6 min | Music
Directors: Aubrey Powell, Storm Thorgerson | Star: Robert Plant
Votes: 13
MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
35. The Police: Synchronicity II (1983 Music Video)
5 min | Short, Music
Promo video for "Synchronicity II", a song by the Police, and the third single from their album Synchronicity.
Directors: Lol Creme, Godley & Creme, Kevin Godley | Stars: Stewart Copeland, The Police, Sting, Andy Summers
Votes: 36
MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
36. Quiet Riot: Cum on Feel the Noize (1984 Music Video)
5 min | Music
Quiet Riot performs in the music video "Cum on Feel the Noize" from the album "Metal Health" recorded for Pasha Records. The music video opens with a young man waking up and clicking his ... See full summary »
Director: Mark Rezyka | Stars: Quiet Riot, Frankie Banali, Carlos Cavazo, Kevin DuBrow
Votes: 40
MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
37. Rainbow: Street of Dreams (1983 Music Video)
5 min | Short, Music
Rainbow performs in the music video "Street of Dreams " from the album "Bent Out of Shape" recorded for Polydor and Mercury Records. The music video opens on a hypnotist using a watch to ... See full summary »
Director: Storm Thorgerson | Stars: Ritchie Blackmore, Chuck Burgi, Roger Glover, Rainbow
Votes: 27
MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
38. Spandau Ballet: True (1983 Music Video)
5 min | Music
Music video of Spandau Ballet performing "True".
Director: Russell Mulcahy | Stars: Tony Hadley, John Keeble, Gary Kemp, Martin Kemp
Votes: 87
MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
39. Talking Heads: Burning Down the House (1983 Music Video)
4 min | Music
A promotional video of Talking Heads performing their hit Burning Down The House, with surreal imagery inserted.
Director: David Byrne | Stars: David Byrne, James Dietz, Jean Marie Evans, Chris Frantz
Votes: 434
MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
40. ZZ Top: Sharp Dressed Man (1983 Music Video)
4 min | Music
ZZ Top performs in the music video "Sharp Dressed Man" from the album "Eliminator" recorded for Warner Brothers Records. The video opens on the ZZ Top Eliminator car as it drives through ... See full summary »
Director: Tim Newman | Stars: Danièle Arnaud, Frank Beard, Billy Gibbons, Galyn Görg
Votes: 287
MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
42. Cheap Trick: I Can't Take It (1983 Music Video)
Music
Director: Mark Rezyka | Stars: Bun E. Carlos, Cheap Trick, Rick Nielsen, Tom Petersson
MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
43. Culture Club: Church of the Poison Mind (1983 Music Video)
3 min | Music
Director: Chris Gabrin | Stars: Boy George, Scarlett Cannon, Mikey Craig, Culture Club
Votes: 24
MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
44. Dokken: Breaking the Chains (1982 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Dokken performs in the music video "Breaking the Chains" from the album "Breaking the Chains" recorded for Elektra Records. The music video begins with shots of chain and then a guitar. The... See full summary »
Director: Allan Arkush | Stars: Dokken, Mick Brown, Don Dokken, George Lynch
Votes: 31
MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
45. Eurythmics: Love Is a Stranger (1982 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Official music video for "Love Is a Stranger" by Eurythmics.
Director: Mike Brady | Stars: Eurythmics, Annie Lennox, David A. Stewart
Votes: 41
MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
46. JoBoxers: Just Got Lucky (1983 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Director: Duncan Gibbins | Stars: Chris Bostock, Dave Collard, JoBoxers, Rob Marche
MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
47. Paul Kantner: Planet Earth Rock and Roll Orchestra (1983 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Director: Arthur Ellis | Stars: China Kantner, Paul Kantner, Grace Slick
MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
48. Kiss: Lick It Up (1983 Music Video)
4 min | Music
"Lick It Up" is a song by the American hard rock band KISS. It is the title track on the group's 1983 album by the same name. It was the first music clip to feature the band without its makeup.
Stars: KISS, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Vinnie Vincent
Votes: 57
MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
49. Lionel Richie: All Night Long (All Night) (1983 Music Video)
4 min | Music, Musical
Music video by Lionel Richie performing All Night Long (All Night).
Director: Bob Rafelson | Stars: Michael Chambers, Bruno Falcon, Lionel Richie
Votes: 443
MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
50. The Romantics: Talking in Your Sleep (1983 Music Video)
4 min | Music
The song's music video, widely aired at the time on MTV and elsewhere, featured the band performing while surrounded by standing, but seemingly sleeping women who were dressed in lingerie, pajamas, and other sleepwear.
Stars: Coz Canler, Jimmy Marinos, Wally Palmar, The Romantics
Votes: 26
MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
51. Saga: The Flyer (1983 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Saga performs in the music video "The Flyer" from the album "Heads or Tales" recorded for Maze Records and Portrait Records. The music video opens with an explosion. The video features the ... See full summary »
Stars: Saga, Ian Crichton, Jim Crichton, Jim Gilmour
MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
52. Peter Schilling: Major Tom (Coming Home) (1983 Music Video)
4 min | Music
2nd music video for the single "Major Tom (Coming Home)" by Peter Schilling. This is the English version of the song and it presents images of Schilling performing the song while NASA and ... See full summary »
Director: Peter Sinclair | Star: Peter Schilling
Votes: 26
MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
53. Carly Simon: You Know What to Do (1983 Music Video)
Music
Director: Dominic Orlando | Star: Carly Simon
MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
54. Michael Stanley Band: My Town (1983 Music Video)
5 min | Music
Stars: Michael Stanley Band, Michael Stanley
MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
55. Stray Cats: I Won't Stand in Your Way (1983 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Stray Cats' music video for the song "I Won't Stand In Your Way".
Director: Peter Heath | Stars: 14 Karat Soul, The Stray Cats
Votes: 13
MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
56. Survivor: Caught in the Game (1983 Music Video)
5 min | Music
Director: Dominic Orlando | Stars: Survivor, Dave Bickler, Marc Droubay, Stephan Ellis
Votes: 11
MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
57. Translator: Un-Alone (1983 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Stars: Translator, Steven Barton, Robert Darlington, Larry Dekker
MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
58. Was (Not Was): Knocked Down, Made Small (Treated Like A Rubber Ball) (1983 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Stars: Sweet Pea Atkinson, Was Not Was, David Was, Don Was
MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
59. Barnes & Barnes: Soak It Up (1983 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Director: Rocky Schenck | Stars: Barnes & Barnes, Annerose Bucklers, Robert Haimer, Bill Mumy
Votes: 13
MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
60. Paul Collins Beat: Dance, Dance (1984 Music Video)
3 min | Music
Stars: Paul Collins Beat, Paul Collins
MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
61. The Breaks: She Wants You (1983 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Stars: The Breaks, Rob Caudill, Russ Caudill, Pat Taylor
MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
63. Kim Carnes: Invisible Hands (1983 Music Video)
3 min | Music
Director: James Yukich | Star: Kim Carnes
MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
64. Dial M: Modern Day Love (1983 Music Video)
3 min | Music
Director: Daniel Halperin | Stars: Dial M, Mike Kapitan, Mark Maierhoffer, Stephen Stapley
MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
65. Eddie & the Cruisers: On the Dark Side (1983 Music Video)
3 min | Music
Eddie and The Cruisers perform in the music video "On the Dark Side" from the original motion picture soundtrack to Eddie and the Cruisers (1983) recorded for CBS Records. The band performs... See full summary »
Stars: John Cafferty, Michael Paré
Votes: 50
MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
66. The Elvis Brothers: Fire in the City (1983 Music Video)
5 min | Music
Stars: The Elvis Brothers, Rob Newhouse, Brad Steakley, Graham Walker
MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
68. Gang of Four: Is It Love (1983 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Stars: Gang of Four, Andy Gill, Jon King, Sara Lee
MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
69. Horizontal Brian: Practicing First Aid (1983 Music Video)
3 min | Music
Stars: Horizontal Brian, John Butters, Ian Peppercorn, Tony Phillips
MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
70. The Human League: Mirror Man (1982 Music Video)
3 min | Music
Director: Brian Duffy | Stars: Ian Burden, Jo Callis, Joanne Catherall, The Human League
Votes: 22
MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
71. Hunters & Collectors: Talking to a Stranger (1982 Music Video)
7 min | Music
Hunters and Collectors perform in the music video "Talking To A Stranger" from the album "Hunters and Collectors" recorded for Mushroom Records and White Records. The music video opens with... See full summary »
Director: Richard Lowenstein | Stars: Hunters & Collectors, Mark Seymour
MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
72. Icehouse: Hey Little Girl (1982 Music Video)
4 min | Music
"Hey Little Girl" is Icehouse's second single from the band's 1982 album, Primitive Man.
Director: Russell Mulcahy | Stars: Iva Davies, Icehouse
Votes: 14
MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
73. Industry: State of the Nation (1983 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Director: Peter Israelson | Stars: Jon Carin, Mercury Caronia, Industry, Rudy Perrone
MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
74. Juluka: Scatterlings of Africa (1983 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Stars: Juluka, Johnny Clegg, Sipho Mchunu, Zola Mtiya
MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
75. Cyndi Lauper: Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1983 Music Video)
4 min | Comedy, Music, Musical
Cyndi Lauper's official music video for 'Girls Just Want To Have Fun'.
Director: Edd Griles | Stars: Ellsworth Ausby, Laura Baler, Lon Chaney, Cyndi Lauper
Votes: 981
MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
76. Madonna: Burning Up (1983 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Madonna's second single and video from her debut self-titled album. The beginning of showing her progressive sexuality that set her apart.
Director: Steve Barron | Stars: Madonna, Ken Compton
Votes: 397
MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
77. Midnight Oil: Power and the Passion (1983 Music Video)
5 min | Music
Director: Ray Argall | Stars: Peter Garrett, Rob Hirst, Midnight Oil, Jim Moginie
Votes: 9
MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
78. Mötley Crüe: Looks That Kill (1984 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Mötley Crüe performs in the music video "Looks That Kill" from the album "Shout at the Devil" recorded for Elektra Records. The video opens with a group of women fleeing the band in a ... See full summary »
Director: Marcelo Epstein | Stars: Wendy Barry, Tommy Lee, Mick Mars, Mötley Crüe
Votes: 83
MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
80. Payolas: Where Is This Love (1983 Music Video)
5 min | Music
Stars: Payolas, Paul Hyde, Barry Muir, Bob Rock
MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
81. Quarterflash: Take Another Picture (1983 Music Video)
5 min | Music
Official music video for "Take Another Picture" by Quarterflash.
Stars: Quarterflash, Jack Charles, Rick DiGiallonardo, Rich Gooch
MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
82. Queensrÿche: Queen of the Reich (1983 Music Video)
5 min | Music
Queensrÿche performs in the music video "Queen of the Reich" from the EP "Queensrÿche" recorded for 206 Records. The music video opens with a text crawl describing a future war and an evil ... See full summary »
Director: Kort Falkenberg III | Stars: Queensrÿche, Chris De Garmo, Eddie Jackson, Scott Rockenfield
Votes: 14
MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
83. The Radiators: You (1983 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Stars: The Radiators, Brendan Callinan, Brian Nichol, Stephen Parker
MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
84. Real Life: Send Me an Angel (1983 Music Video)
5 min | Music
Director: Paul Goldman | Stars: Real Life, Danny Simcic, David Sterry, Steve Williams
Votes: 22
MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
85. Stan Ridgway & Stewart Copeland: Don't Box Me In (1983 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Stars: Stewart Copeland, Stan Ridgway
MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
87. Southside Johnny & The Jukes: Trash It Up (1983 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Stars: Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, Southside Johnny Lyon
MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
88. Rick Springfield: Souls (1983 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Director: Doug Dowdle | Stars: Ruby Handler, Rick Springfield
MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
89. The Style Council: Speak Like a Child (1983 Music Video)
3 min | Music
Director: Tim Pope | Stars: The Style Council, Mick Talbot, Paul Weller
Votes: 7
MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
90. UB40: Red Red Wine (1983 Music Video)
3 min | Music
Music video for UB40's smash hit single "Red Red Wine". In 2014 the sales in the UK had reached one million.
Director: Bernard Rose | Stars: Ali Campbell, UB40
Votes: 66
MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
91. X: The New World (1983 Music Video)
3 min | Music
Stars: X, D.J. Bonebrake, Exene Cervenka, John Doe
MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
92. Y & T: Mean Streak (1983 Music Video)
4 min | Short
Y&T perform in the music video "Mean Streak" from the album "Mean Streak" recorded for A&M Records. The music video opens with a car pulling up to a mansion with a woman with a fur coat ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Miner | Stars: Y&T, Joey Alves, Leonard Haze, Phil Kennemore
Votes: 7
MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
93. Zebra: Tell Me What You Want (1983 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Stars: Zebra, Guy Gelso, Felix Hanemann, Randy Jackson
MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
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