02/08/2024
August 1, 1981 - a day that changed music history! MTV Music Television launched, revolutionizing the way we experience music. The first 20 videos played on MTV were a mix of rock, pop, and new wave classics.
1. "Video Killed the Radio Star" - The Buggles
2. "You Better Run" - Pat Benatar
3. "She Won't Dance With Me" - Rod Stewart
4. "You Better You Bet" - The Who
5. "Little Suzi's on the Up" - Ph.D.
6. "We Don't Talk Anymore" - Cliff Richard
7. "Brass in Pocket" - The Pretenders
8. "Time Heals" - Todd Rundgren
9. "Take It on the Run" - REO Speedwagon
10. "Rockin' the Paradise" - Styx
11. "When Things Go Wrong" - Robin Lane and the Chartbusters
12. "History Never Repeats" - Split Enz
13. "Hold on Loosely" - 38 Special
14. "Just Between You and Me" - April Wine
15. "Sailing" - Rod Stewart
16. "Iron Maiden" - Iron Maiden (the first heavy metal song on MTV!)
17. "Keep on Loving You" - REO Speedwagon
18. "Bluer Than Blue" - Michael Johnson
19. "Message of Love" - The Pretenders
20. "Mr. Briefcase" - Lee Ritenour
These songs set the tone for a new era in music and pop culture.