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I... I think I just got Rickrolled by my own brain.

Take on Me - Aha

Genghis Khan by Miike Snow

I'm always impressed by a music video that can "yes, and" the song it was made for - one that feels like it was created as an extension or an exploration of the song, rather than an expression of the vibes (though, don't get me wrong, I'm all about the vibes too). I love that this video tells a clear story and puts a pretty fun twist on the lyrics while it does.

Bonus: The actors seem like they were having a blast during filming.

You made me rickroll myself. Never Gonna Give You Up is so iconic online, how could it not be the first thing that comes to mind?

Second one that came to mind was Somebody That I Used To Know.

Frankly, I don't watch music videos, so internet memes are the majority of my exposure to them.

Soundgarden - Black Hole Sun

OK Go - Here it goes again

There are many other more impressive and even more famous music videos, but this one is THE video I think of when anyone mentions music videos.

Money For Nothing - Dire Straits. All-time classic. 80s CGI knows no comparison. 😩👌

I only read as far as "first music video" before my brain served up the first video on MTV, "Buggles - Video Killed the Radio Star."

Thriller (Credits and everything...) - Michael Jackson

https://youtu.be/sOnqjkJTMaA

Sober by Tool. Very cool video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g93mz_eZ5N4
Peter Gabriel Sledgehammer

Virtual Insanity I have brain rot.

Turn Down for What - Lil Jon
Directed by (And starring one of) the directors of Everything Everywhere All At Once.
Which makes me feel vindicated for loving this video, so fun.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMUDVMiITOU

Fatboy Slim - Weapon of Choice

Probably Thriller, even though my favorite is probably Californication

Got Rickrolled without a link, good job.

A-HA take on me

I'd nominate Bjork: All is Full of Love.

Do the Evolution by Pearl Jam

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aDaOgu2CQtI

Not even a fan of Pearl Jam, but the song's discordant guitar solo is perfect for its message, and captured brilliantly by the animation. I'm a sucker for late state American animation well-executed like this, too.

Kenshi Yonezu - KICKBACK
fuck you I'm adding a second, Michael Jackson - Beat it

Radiohead - Paranoid Android

Money for Nothing. (posted the less problematic edit)

I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That) - Meat Loaf

It's practically a short film.

definitely Take On Me by a-h_a._
You want a music video? Any music video? One of the best of the 1980s? One of the best of all time? One of the catchiest songs ever? Something that will never go away?
Take On Me.

I'll tell you what I want, what I really, really want, I want a redo where my answer isn't Wannabe by the Spice Girls.

Take on Me - Aha

Papa Don't Preach by Madonna. We didn't have cable/sat at home and my family went on vacation so I watched MTV as much as possible. They must have played it hundreds of times in a few days.

The Way, by Fastball.

Why? Popup Video when I was younger, that's why lol. It was on a LOT.

DyE - Fantasy

I wonder how many of us saw this video when we were too young for it?

Black or White

https://youtu.be/F2AitTPI5U0

Peter Gabriel - "Shock The Monkey"

Probably gorillaz, either Clint Eastwood or Dirty Harry

Prodigy Smack my Bitch up (nsfw)
https://vimeo.com/144850907

Knights of Cydonia

The Shins - Simple Song

Backstreet Boys - Everybody (Backstreet's Back)

Takes me right back to the summer between 5th and 6th grade. Fun fact: the International and US versions are different and while this was third single on their debut US album, it was their lead single on their second international album.

The Beatles - Mr Blue Sky

Daft Punk - Around the World

Black Hole Sun by Soundgarden

Pain Remains (pt1-3) - Lorna Shore

We're no strangers to love

Tool - Sober

Robert Palmer - Addicted to Love
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcATvu5f9vE&ab_channel=RobertPalmerVEVO

Just by Radiohead