MTV Top 100 Videos of 1986
MTV's Year-End Top 100 Countdown of music videos from 1986.
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- DirectorStephen R. JohnsonStarsPeter GabrielAnna-Marie GabrielMelanie GabrielPeter Gabriel's video for his 1986 Billboard Hot 100 number-one single, a collaboration with Aardman Animations which set new standards for the industry and became one of the most awarded videos in history.
- DirectorWayne IshamStarsBon JoviJon Bon JoviRichie SamboraThe music video for the song "You Give Love a Bad Name" by the American rock band Bon Jovi from the 1986 album "Slippery When Wet".
- DirectorTerence DonovanStarsRobert PalmerJulie PankhurstPatty KellyMusic video to Robert Palmer's smash classic hit "Addicted to Love", one of the most iconic clips of the 1980's and also one of the most spoofed as well. It consists of Palmer performing the song with an all-female rock band, all wearing black dresses and with similar makeup and bright red-lipstick that seems to cause the effect we're seeing variations of the same girl.
- DirectorJames FoleyStarsMadonnaDanny AielloErika BelleMusic video for the Madonna single from the album 'True Blue'.
- DirectorPaula GreifPeter KaganStarsSteve WinwoodChaka KhanNile RodgersSteve Winwood performs in the music video for "Higher Love" from his album "Back in the High Life" recorded for Island Records. Winwood sings the song on a darkened sound stage with his band while dancers are showing in fast edited quick cuts. Chaka Khan appears to sing the chorus with Winwood.
- DirectorTony ScottStarsKenny LogginsTom CruiseKelly McGillisKenny Loggins performs in the music video "Danger Zone" from the original motion picture soundtrack for the film Top Gun (1986) recorded for Columbia Records. Kenny Loggins sings as he wears sunglasses and sets on a bed and looks out a bedroom window. Video clips from the film play throughout.
- DirectorJeff SteinStarsMark AndesDenny CarmassiJoe Del MonteHeart performs in the music video "These Dreams" from the album "Heart" recorded for Capitol Records. Nancy Wilson sings as she over looks a pool of water and plays guitar while surrounded while hands reach out from the ground to touch her. Ann Wilson sings with her from shadow.
- DirectorSteve BarronStarsFrank BeardBilly GibbonsDusty HillZZ Top performs in the music video "Rough Boy" of their album "Afterburner" recorded for Warner Brothers Records. The ZZ Top Eliminator car is now hybridized with a space shuttle and visits an space car wash that features images of the band as they sing and a strange sign that walks with women's legs.
- DirectorJames YukichStarsGenesisTony BanksPhil Collins"Invisible Touch" plays as clips of Banks, Collins and Rutherford joking around are interspersed.
- DirectorNick MorrisStarsEddie MoneyRonnie SpectorEddie Money performs in the music video "Take Me Home Tonight" from the album "Can't Hold Back" recorded for Columbia Records. The black and white video opens with Eddie Money singing on stage at an empty arena. Video clips of Ronnie Spector are featured before she joins him in song.
- DirectorMary LambertStarsRod StewartRod Stewart performs in the music video "Love Touch" from the album "Every Beat of My Heart" recorded for Warner Brothers Records. Rod Stewart is on trial in a court room and sings to the jury in an effort to win his case. Video clips from the film Legal Eagles (1986) play throughout.
- DirectorJames FoleyStarsMadonnaMary Stuart MastersonChris PennMusic video for the Madonna single from the album 'True Blue' and the film soundtrack of 'At Close Range'.
- StarsThe Fabulous ThunderbirdsFran ChristinaPreston HubbardThe Fabulous Thunderbirds performs in the music video "Tuff Enuff" from the album "Tuff Enuff" recorded for CBS Records and Epic Records. Kim Wilson wears a black beret, red suit, and sings while the band plays behind him. Video clips of women working in construction play throughout. The band plays on scaffolding as the women dance nearby.
- StarsLoverboyPaul DeanMatt FrenetteLoverboy performs in the music video "This Could Be the Night" from the album "Lovin' Every Minute of It" recorded for Columbia Records. The video opens with a woman who are alone. Mike Reno leaves a diner and meets up with the band for a rehearsal.
- DirectorMarcelo AncianoStarsAndy TaylorAndy Taylor performs in the music video "Take It Easy" from the original motion picture soundtrack to the film American Anthem (1986) recorded for Atlantic Records. Andy Taylor sings the song on a club stage in front of a large bright window for an enthusiastic audience. Clips from the film play throughout.
- DirectorJohn JopsonStarsThe OutfieldAlan JackmanTony LewisThe Outfield performs in the music video "Your Love" from the album "Play Deep" recorded for Columbia Records. The band performs the song on a stage in front of several stands painted with with abstract images. Tony Lewis sings as he flirts with an artists who is painting the band as the video is filmed.
- DirectorLynn-Maree MilburnStarsGarry BeersAndrew FarrissJon FarrissINXS performs in the music video "What You Need" from their album "Listen Like Thieves" recorded for Atlantic Records. The video features footage of the band playing the song on a sound-stage that is animated through a process of stop-motion rotoscoping.
- DirectorTerence DonovanStarsLeigh JaegerRobert PalmerRobert Palmer performs in the music video "I Didn't Mean to Turn You On" from the album "Riptide" recorded for Island Records. Robert Palmer sings while a slicked hair all female band play instruments. The video also features women in white dancing and filming the video.
- DirectorJerry KramerDouglas Brian MartinStarsJulian LennonMichael J. FoxJami GertzJulian Lennon performs in the music video "Stick Around" from the album "The Secret Value of Daydreaming" recorded for Charisma Records and Atlantic Records. The music video begins with Julian Lennon's girlfriend leaving him. He, then, sits in a room as two further relationships play through in high speed.
- DirectorJon SmallStarsAerosmithJam Master JayRoger LaneThe iconic promotional video for Run DMC's 1985 rap-rock collaboration remake of Aerosmith's early 1975 hit single "Walk This Way" featuring Steven Tyler and Joe Perry from Aerosmith.
- DirectorRussell MulcahyStarsBilly JoelChristie BrinkleyAlexa Ray JoelBilly Joel performs in the music video "A Matter of Trust" from the album "The Bridge" recorded for Columbia Records. Billy Joel and his band perform in the basement of a building on St. Mark's Place in New York City's East Village. Various onlookers and pedestrians enjoy the concert from outside.
- DirectorNick MorrisStarsMr. MisterSteve FarrisSteve GeorgeMr. Mister performs in the music video "Kyrie " from the album "Welcome to the Real World" recorded for RCA Records. The music video opens with the band walking off the tour buss. The song begins at a concert venue under bright flashing and flickering lights. The band performs as clips of them backstage and on tour play throughout.
- DirectorAndrew MorahanEric WatsonStarsChris LowePet Shop BoysNeil TennantMusic video for "West End Girls" by the Pet Shop Boys.
- DirectorJohn JopsonStarsThe HootersThe Hooters perform in the music video "Day by Day" from the album "Nervous Night" recorded for Columbia and CBS Records. The video begins the the band awakening and then travelling across town to a music studio to record the song. Shots of the band performing on stage and enjoying themselves backstage play throughout.
- DirectorPete AngelusDavid Lee RothStarsDavid Lee RothPete AngelusGregg BissonetteDavid Lee Roth performs in the music video "Yankee Rose" from the album "Eat 'Em and Smile" recorded for Warner Brothers Records. The music video opens with a convenience store clerk observing various customers including an unhappy newlywed couple, a woman buying breathe mints, a man with two blondes, and Roth in a tribal concert. The video features Roth and Steve Vai performing on a concert stage.
- DirectorBrian GrantStarsAretha FranklinWhitney HoustonSandy StrallenOfficial music video for "How Will I Know" by Whitney Houston.
- DirectorMatt ForrestStarsDaryl HallDaryl Hall performs in the music video "Dreamtime" from the album "Three Hearts in the Happy Ending Machine" recorded for RCA Records. The music video features Daryl Hall playing guitar and singing as he sits on a tree in a wooded grove. It also features hall performing in a castle and in a hedge maze as a woman walks slowly across a fog covered room.
- DirectorWayne IshamStarsMichael BerrymanTommy LeeMick MarsMötley Crüe performs in the music video "Home Sweet Home" from the album "Theatre of Pain" recorded for Elektra Records. The video opens with each band member receiving a phone call. Footage of the band plays as they perform the song at concerts at The Summit in Houston, Texas, and Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas.
- DirectorTony van den EndeStarsSimply RedTony BowersSadie FrostSimply Red performs in the music video for "Holding Back the Years" from the album "Picture Book" recorded for Elektra Records. Mick Hucknall plays a man traveling through the English countryside while reminiscing about his childhood and his difficult relationship with his mother.
- DirectorJames YukichStarsPaul CarrackRoy KinnearAdrian LeeThe music video for "Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground)" ends with footage of Mike + The Mechanics performing the song at a restaurant, and segues into the video for "Miracle". In the video, "All I Need is a Miracle" is the final song in the band's fictional set, so Mike + The Mechanics' tour manager (played by Roy Kinnear) attempts to settle up with the restaurant owner (played by Victor Spinetti) for the agreed sum of £250. However, the owner points out that due to the gig being arranged at the last minute, the restaurant is more than half empty, and refuses to pay. He threatens to hold all the band's equipment (and "the guitarist's right arm" the early airings) as collateral until he is paid £500.
- DirectorJames YukichStarsGtrGTR performs in the music video "When the Heart Rules the Mind" from the album "GTR" recorded for Arista Records. The music video features the band performing on an elaborate concert stage. The camera soars across the stages as the singer and band perform. The video ends with the camera rotating the stage,
- DirectorJerry KramerStarsSurvivorSurvivor performs in the music video "Burning Heart" from the original motion picture soundtrack to the film Rocky IV (1985) recorded for Scotti Brothers Records. The video begins with the camera moving through a hallway to a concert stage. There Survivor performs the song surrounded by bright colored lights.
- DirectorFaye CummingsJohn MellencampStarsJohn MellencampJohn Cougar Mellencamp performs in the music video "R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A." from the album "Scarecrow" recorded for Riva Records. The video features footage of two bands one white and one back shot with a kinescope camera as they perform together on black and white television show.
- DirectorJames YukichStars38 Special38 Special performs in the music video "Somebody Like You" from the album "Strength in Numbers" recorded for A&M Records. The music video begins with 38 Special performing the song live on stage at a concert in front a large concert auditorium. The lights begin purple but later shift to an orange against the background.
- DirectorDavid ByrneStarsDavid ByrneChris FrantzJohn GoodmanTalking Heads perform in the music video "Wild Wild Life" from the album "True Stories" recorded for Sire Records. On a club stage in front of a band and a wall of televisions, a variety of performers sing the song including singers dressed like Billy Idol, Prince, and Madonna.
- StarsJack BladesAlan FitzgeraldBrad GillisNight Ranger performs in the music video "Goodbye" from the album "7 Wishes" recorded for MCA Records. The band performs the song on a sound stage with a wooden floor and black walls. Video clips show the band at concert, sunsets, and people waving goodbye.
- DirectorJames YukichStarsEmerson Lake & PowellKeith EmersonGreg LakeEmerson, Lake and Powell perform in the music video "Touch and Go" from the album "Emerson, Lake and Powell" recorded for Polydor Records. The music video features the band performing at an old industrial location in front of a group of old men who are working the equipment.
- StarsLoverboyPaul DeanMatt FrenetteLoverboy performs in the music video "Heaven In Your Eyes" from the original motion picture soundtrack for Top Gun (1986) recorded for Columbia Records. Mike Reno sings with the band for an enthusiastic audience at a concert. Video clips from the film play throughout.
- DirectorJames YukichStars38 Special38 Special perform in the music video "Like No Other Night" from the album "Strength in Numbers" recorded for A&M Records. The music video begins with 38 Special performing the video on a large striped stage surrounded by colorful lights. The camera pans across the band repeatedly as they perform.
- DirectorFrancis DeliaStarsRebecca De MornayGrace SlickJefferson StarshipStarship music video for their hit song "Sara" where a man recollects memories of his good time spent along with a woman named Sara (played by Rebecca De Mornay). She's gone for unknown reasons and all this man has are the memories, the romance and the nice time they had and now he's trying to figure out how did it all fell apart.
- DirectorPeter IsraelsonStarsCissy HoustonWhitney HoustonOfficial music video for "Greatest Love of All" by Whitney Houston.
- DirectorMarty CallnerStarsMark AndesDenny CarmassiHeartHeart performs in the music video "Nothin' at All" from the album "Heart" recorded for Capitol Records. Ann Wilson sings as the band plays on the balconies of a hotel while a large black panther stalks throughout the set. Video clips of Ann helping Nancy Wilson pick an outfit play throughout.
- StarsHoward JonesHoward Jones performs in the music video "No One Is to Blame" from the album "Dream Into Action" recorded for WEA Records and Elektra Records. The video begins with the inner workings of a player piano. Howard Jones sings as clips of people playing instruments play throughout.
- DirectorRalph BakshiJohn KricfalusiStarsMick JaggerKeith RichardsThe Rolling StonesThe Rolling Stones perform in the music video for "Harlem Shuffle" of the album "Dirty Work" recorded by "Rolling Stones Records". The band plays in a neon painted abstract cityscape while animated sequences feature four cats lusting after an animated woman.
- DirectorPatricia BirchStarsCatrine DominiqueCyndi LauperDavid WolffCyndi Lauper performs in the music video for "True Colors" from her album "True Colors" recorded for Epic Records. Lauper sings on a dark sound stage with a drum as a young girl explores a beach and sees women drinking tea on a boat. Lauper appears on the beach in an elaborate jeweled headdress.. She meets and kisses a long haired man and walks past a class of children.
- DirectorWilly SmaxStarsEurythmicsJoniece JamisonAnnie LennoxA music video for the Eurythmic's song "Missionary Man", which is part of the album "Revenge".
- DirectorJonathan KaplanStarsJohn MellencampJohn Cougar Mellencamp performs in the music video "Rain on the Scarecrow" from the album "Scarecrow" recorded for Riva Records. The video opens with three farmers discussing the problems that they are facing. John Cougar Mellencamp sings in a barn as scenes of farmers working play throughout.
- StarsJourneySteve PerryJourney performs in the music video "Girl Can't Help It" from the album "Raised on Radio" recorded for Columbia Records. The video begins with an aerial shot of a variety of landscapes. Steve Perry voice introduces the song at a concert. The rest of the video features the band performing in front of a live concert audience.
- DirectorLeslie LibmanStarsBelinda CarlisleMorgan MasonAndy TaylorBelinda Carlisle performs in the music video "Mad About You" from the album "Belinda" recorded for I.R.S. Records. Belinda Carlisle sings and dances as she stands on a California beach near the ocean. Clips of her and her boyfriend embracing and driving through town play throughout.
- StarsPeter CeteraPeter Cetera performs in the music video "The Glory of Love" from the original motion picture soundtrack for the film The Karate Kid Part II (1986) recorded for Warner Brothers Records. Peter Cetera sings in a room with white paneled walls. The video features numerous clips from the film throughout.
- DirectorDaniel KleinmanStarsFrank BeardJellybean BenítezBilly GibbonsZZ Top performs in the music video "Velcro Fly" from the album "Afterburner" recorded for Warner Brothers Records. The video opens with hieroglyphics and a woman dancing while dressed in Egyptian clothing. She is later joined by a woman with a powdered wig and a belly dancer.
- DirectorKen RussellStarsElton JohnAnya MajorAndreas WisniewskiMusic video for "Nikita," featuring a Cold-War setting.
- DirectorRebecca BlakeStarsMonique MannenWendy MelvoinPrinceMusic video for "Kiss" by Prince.
- DirectorRussell MulcahyStarsThe Rolling StonesMick JaggerKeith RichardsThe Rolling Stones performs in the music video "One Hit (To the Body)" from the album "Dirty Work" recorded for Rolling Stones Records. The Rolling Stones perform in a large warehouse set. The camera follows Mick Jagger as he walks and sings. Later, Jagger and Keith Richards trade mock blows.
- DirectorGary WeisStarsThe BanglesSusanna HoffsDebbi PetersonThe music video featured people dancing in a pose similar to the pose depicted in the Ancient Egyptian reliefs that inspired songwriter Liam Sternberg; while most of them are ordinary people, some famous figures and objects were depicted dancing in that same pose through the use of simple special effects, including Princess Diana, Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, and the Statue of Liberty. In a popular scene from the video, Hoffs was filmed in a close-up where her eyes moved from side to side, looking left and right. When asked about the scene in an interview with online magazine PlanetOut.com, Hoffs explained that she was actually looking at individual audience members during the video shoot, which took place with a live audience. Looking directly at individual audience members was a technique she used to overcome stage fright, and she was unaware that the camera had a close-up on her while she was employing this technique, switching between one audience member on her left and one on her right.
- StarsGlass TigerGlass Tiger performs in the U.S. version of the music video "Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone)" from the album "The Thin Red Line" recorded for Capitol Records. The band performs in front of a large background of windows while the audience claps in unison.
- DirectorJulien TempleStarsPaula AbdulRobert AlvarezBuckJanet Jackson performs in the music video "When I Think of You" from the album "Control" recorded for A&M Records. Janet Jackson sings and dances as she travels around a neighborhood. She repeatedly sees a mysterious man in a hat while another man constantly complains about the young people in the neighborhood.
- DirectorArthur RosatoStarsBruce SpringsteenRoy BittanClarence ClemonsBruce Springsteen performs in the music video "My Home Town" from the album "Born in the U.S.A." recorded for Columbia Records. The music video feature Bruce Springsteen performing live on stage with members of the E Street Band. The video features slow cuts between Bruce singing and the band playing.
- DirectorMarty CallnerStarsStevie NicksSharon CelaniMick FleetwoodStevie Nicks performs in the music video "I Can't Wait" from the album "Rock a Little" recorded for Modern Records. The video begins with Stevie Nicks walking up a long staircase in a long black dress. She walks back down the stairs and sings directly to the camera while women dance near the stairs.
- DirectorJohn BeugJane SimpsonStarsElectric Light OrchestraJeff LynneElectric Light Orchestra performs in the music video "Calling America" from the album "Balance of Power" recorded for CBS and Epic Records. The video begins with a woman looking upward and, then, with aerial views of clouds. The band plays in front of an industrial building with large blue pipes.
- DirectorLeslie LibmanLarry WilliamsStarsThe Dream AcademyGilbert GabrielNick Laird-ClowesThe Dream Academy perform in the second version of the music video "Life in a Northern Town" from the album "The Dream Academy" recorded for Warner Brothers Records. The Dream Academy sing at a concert while clips play featuring footage of Newcastle upon Tyne, Manchester, and Crescent Township, Pennsylvania.
- DirectorZbigniew RybczynskiStarsRobin ClarkJim KerrSimple Minds"All the Things She Said" is a song by Scottish rock group Simple Minds, released as the third single from their seventh studio album, Once Upon a Time.
- DirectorMaurice PhillipsStarsBilly OceanDanny DeVitoMichael DouglasBilly Ocean performs in he music video "When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going" from the original motion picture soundtrack from the film The Jewel of the Nile (1985) recorded for Jive Records. The music video features Billy Ocean singing on stage with the band. The stars from the movie dressed in white suits later join him as backup singers.
- DirectorBrian GrantStarsGraeme EdgeJustin HaywardJohn Lodge
- StarsVan HalenThe music video for Van Halen's hit song plays over the US Navy's Blue Angels performing a variety of spectacular aerial stunts.
- DirectorJames YukichStarsPhil CollinsPhil Collins performs in the music video for "Take Me Home" off the album "No Jacket Required" recorded for Atlantic Records. Collins sings the song at various locations throughout the world including London, Paris, New York City, Tokyo, Hollywood, Chicago, and Sydney. When he returns home, his wife accuses him of being at the pub.
- DirectorAndrew MorahanStarsWham!George MichaelAndrew RidgeleyPromotional B/W music video from Wham. hit, from the album "The Final". Michael and Ridgeley sing on stage in front of a cheerful and dancing audience.
- DirectorAndrew MorahanStarsOzzy OsbourneRandy CastilloJulie GrayOzzy Osbourne performs in the music video "Shot in the Dark" from the album "The Ultimate Sin" recorded Epic Records. A group of young women drive around city streets in a convertible. One of them begins to hear voices as Ozzy Osbourne sings and later performs at a concert.
- DirectorKeefStarsSimple MindsSimple Minds performs in the music video "Sanctify Yourself" from the album "Once Upon a Time" recorded for Virgin Records. Simple Minds performs the song for an enthusiastic concert audience. Black and white clips of the band at a variety of locations play throughout the video.
- DirectorJohn JopsonStarsThe HootersThe Hooters performs in the music video "Where Do the Children Go" from the album "Nervous Night" recorded for Columbia and CBS Records. The music video begins with images of a concert crowd cheering as the band begins to play onstage. Bathed in purple light, the band before the song for the enthusiastic audience.
- DirectorD.J. WebsterStarsThe Fabulous ThunderbirdsFran ChristinaPreston HubbardThe Fabulous Thunderbirds performs in the music video "Wrap It Up" from the album "Tuff Enuff" recorded for CBS Records and Epic Records. Kim Wilson wears a black beret and a gray shirt as he sings with the band in front of a backyard pool and a car dealership. Video clips feature the band trying to impress wealthy women.
- DirectorPete AngelusStarsDavid Lee RothPete AngelusGregg BissonetteDavid Lee Roth performs in the music video "Goin' Crazy!" from the album "Eat 'Em and Smile" recorded for Warner Brothers Records. The video opens with the Picasso Brothers arriving at their recording studio. As they watch, David Lee Roth and the band perform the song on an illuminated sound stage.
- DirectorDavid FincherStarsJulia BolinoAlan JackmanTony Lewis
- DirectorStephen R. JohnsonStarsAlan ClarkDire StraitsGuy FletcherThe music video for the song "Walk of Life" (US Version) by the British rock band Dire Straits from the 1985 album "Brothers in Arms".
- DirectorDan PerriStarsThe BanglesSusanna HoffsDebbi Peterson
- DirectorPete CornishStarsDire StraitsAlan ClarkGuy FletcherThe music video for the song "So Far Away" by the British rock band Dire Straits from the 1985 album "Brothers in Arms".
- StarsJohn MellencampJohn Cougar Mellencamp performs in the music video "Rumbleseat" from the album "Scarecrow" recorded for Riva Records. The music video begins with an empty rocking chair outside of a service station. John Cougar Mellencamp sings and plays guitar against a black and white background.
- DirectorLeslie LibmanLarry WilliamsStarsDavid BaerwaldDavid RickettsDavid and David perform in the music video "Welcome to the Boomtown" from the album "Boomtown" recorded for A&M Records. The music video opens with footage of plane taking off. David and David sing the song in a large mansion while looking out the blinds. Video clips of city streets play throughout.
- DirectorRudi DolezalHannes RossacherStarsFalcoPromo video for Falco: Rock Me Amadeus.
- DirectorMarcelo AncianoStarsTerri NunnBerlinRob BrillMusic video for Berlin's 1986 single "Take My Breath Away". it features scenes from the film "Top Gun" intermingled with Berlin's singer Terri Nunn performing the song walking between pieces of planes in a windy aircraft boneyard at night.
- DirectorStuart OrmeStarsLevel 42Phil GouldRowland GouldLevel 42 performs in the music video "Something About You" from the album "World Machine" recorded for Polydor Records. The music video begins with a long hallway that transforms to a railroad tunnel. The band appears in a train and several art studios as they attempt to impress women.
- DirectorDaniel KleinmanStarsDave BettsRay CoburnJohnnie DeeHoneymoon Suite performs in the music video "Feel It Again" off their album "The Big Prize" recorded for Warner Music. Johnnie Dee sings the song as he travels against an animated background and attempts to make up with a woman. The band plays throughout the animated background.
- DirectorJames YukichStarsTony BanksPhil CollinsGenesisA behind the scenes look at what exactly goes on behind a Genesis concert, all while "Throwing It All Away" plays.
- DirectorKazumi KurigamiStarsSteve WinwoodSteve Winwood performs in the music video "Freedom Overspill" from the album "Back in the High Life" recorded for Island Records. The music video opens with Steve Winwood covering one of his eyes with the back of his hand. The video features Winwood in a car while clips of dancing women play throughout.
- DirectorJeff SteinStarsQuiet RiotFrankie BanaliCarlos CavazoQuiet Riot performs in the music video "The Wild and the Young" from the album "QR III" recorded for Pasha Records. The music video opens with a man on television demanding no more rock and roll. The band is escorted by a SWAT team who destroys their instruments. The band performs on decorated set illuminate by lights while the authorities continue to oppress rock music.
- DirectorPeter CareStarsBananaramaSara DallinSiobhan FaheyA music video by the female pop music band Bananarama.
- DirectorÁngel GarcíaCliff GuestStarsMadonnaWilliam FitzgibbonAnabel GarciaMadonna: True Blue - MTV Make My Video contest winner.
- DirectorLol CremeGodley & CremeKevin GodleyStarsDarren CostinNick FeldmanJack HuesThe first music video, directed by Godley and Creme, featured scenes of the band playing in a wood-lined room with very rapid editing between different takes of the same performance, giving an appearance similar to flip book-style animation. Wang Chung, additional musicians and dancers are seen in several formations throughout the video, including in close portrait and seated along a row of chairs, the seating arrangement of which was changed with each take. This video was banned by television networks from airing after its premiere due to reviews determining that it would trigger epileptic seizures.
- DirectorEdd GrilesStarsHuey Lewis & The NewsKeely Shaye BrosnanHuey LewisHuey Lewis and the News perform in the music video "Stuck with You" from the album "Fore!" recorded for Chrysalis Records. Huey Lewis is in the Bahamas and has to deal with awkward interactions before talking to a woman. He rows her out into the ocean on a boat before it accidentally overturns. They end up on a desert island.
- DirectorPenny MarshallStarsAretha FranklinWhoopi GoldbergKeith RichardsAretha Franklin performs in the music video for "Jumpin' Jack Flash" from the original motion picture soundtrack for Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986).
- DirectorDavid MalletStarsBryan AdamsTina TurnerBryan Adams and Tina Turner perform in the music video "It's Only Love" from the album "Reckless" recorded for A&M Records. Filmed during Tina Turner's 1985 Private Dancer Tour, Tina introduces Bryan Adams before he joins her onstage for a live performance of the song.
- 19854m6.7 (15)Music VideoDirectorJeff SteinStarsTom Petty & The HeartbreakersTom PettyTom Petty and the Heartbreakers performs in the music video "So You Want to Be a Rock 'n' Roll Star" from the album "Pack Up the Plantation: Live!" recorded for MCA Records. Tom Petty performs live on stage with the Heartbreakers at a concert for an enthusiastic audience.
- DirectorMark RezykaStarsCinderellaEric BrittinghamFred CouryMusic video for Cinderella's 1986 single "Nobody's Fool". In it, a young woman accompanies Cinderella to a performance of the song. As the clock gets closer to midnight, she leaves and returns home.
- DirectorJohn LandisStarsPaul McCartneyVanessa AngelDan AykroydPaul McCartney performs in the music video "Spies Like Us", the title song of the motion picture Spies Like Us (1985). Paul McCartney sings the song in the studio while the actors from the film appear as well. Clips from the film play throughout.
- DirectorRob QuartlyStarsCorey HartCorey Hart performs in the music video "Everything in My Heart" from the album "Boy in the Box" recorded for Aquarius and EMI America Records. The video opens with Corey Hart sitting in an empty theater. He begins to sing as he stands on stage at a concert. Clips of him interacting with fans and the band okay throughout.
- DirectorJerry KramerStarsFrank BeardBilly GibbonsDusty HillZZ Top performs in the music video "Stages" from the album "Afterburner" recorded for Warner Brothers Records. The video opens in space and a satellite which broadcasts the band on a television set. The band performs the song on a concert stage.
- DirectorJohn NicolellaStarsDon JohnsonPaul ShafferActor Don Johnson and his band perform the song Heartbeat as short clips from his movie Heartbeat (1987) appear throughout.
- DirectorDavid MalletStarsBilly IdolSteve Stevens"To Be a Lover" is a song by Billy Idol from his 1986 album Whiplash Smile.
- DirectorLeslie LibmanStarsThe BanglesSusanna HoffsDebbi PetersonThe music video for The Bangles' first hit song, which was written by Prince, under the pseudonym "Christopher".
- DirectorOley SassoneStarsMr. MisterMr. Mister performs in the music video "Is It Love" from the album "Welcome to the Real World" recorded for RCA Records. The music video opens with a woman taking Polaroid pictures of herself. Mr. Mister perform in a room in front of a large window while a woman is threatened by a menacing man.