Growing up as a member of the M-TV Generation, the effect music videos had on my childhood is enormous. In its infancy, M-TV actually aired mostly nothing but actual music videos. I spent countless hours watching and was annoyed by any break. As a matter of fact, the only programming break I can remember back then, was Music News which lasted only a minute or two.
Being an adolescent male, it's rather needless to say that much of my attention was focused on the girls in the videos. I decided to list in ascending order my top 5. Mind you this is a list of extras or little known actresses only. The list would have been too large if I included the likes of Madonna, Janet Jackson, Beyonce, Shakira, etc. I'll reserve that discussion for a later date.
#5 Tesla - Love Song
I've been pondering this one for quite a while. The top 4 was pretty easy, but I could not get a solid 5th. A week or so ago, this song debuted on my Vlog and the wheels started turning. The girl appears in the video twice and embodies the 80's look. She's not my type at all, mind you, but nevertheless, there's something captivating about her.
#4 Billy Idol - Cradle of Love
To quote Kevin James character in Hitch, Albert Brenneman, "This whole thing, it just works." As above, this girl is night my type at all. I prefer more brunette and the "younger" thing has never really appealed to me. However, the overall product is excellent.
#3 Motley Crue - Home Sweet Home
This one is more implied than anything. Actually, implied may be a bad choice of words. Potential? Better yet, unattainable. She is only on screen for seconds and nothing but a silhouette in darkness singing with Vince Neil. Otherwise, she may have been #1. Hey, we'll never know... Note: this video is mirrored and it takes away from it a bit. Can't explain why...
#2 Winger - Miles Away
Great song, great video. The black and white adds character. This one IS my type. Being shitty to the guy keeps her out of the top spot.
#1 White Lion - Wait
Put a pretty, girl next door, long haired brunette in jeans and a denim jacket and I'm done! Put a fork in me! Perfect, perfect, perfect. I'll say no more. She wins.
I've been pondering this one for quite a while. The top 4 was pretty easy, but I could not get a solid 5th. A week or so ago, this song debuted on my Vlog and the wheels started turning. The girl appears in the video twice and embodies the 80's look. She's not my type at all, mind you, but nevertheless, there's something captivating about her.
To quote Kevin James character in Hitch, Albert Brenneman, "This whole thing, it just works." As above, this girl is night my type at all. I prefer more brunette and the "younger" thing has never really appealed to me. However, the overall product is excellent.
This one is more implied than anything. Actually, implied may be a bad choice of words. Potential? Better yet, unattainable. She is only on screen for seconds and nothing but a silhouette in darkness singing with Vince Neil. Otherwise, she may have been #1. Hey, we'll never know... Note: this video is mirrored and it takes away from it a bit. Can't explain why...
Great song, great video. The black and white adds character. This one IS my type. Being shitty to the guy keeps her out of the top spot.
Put a pretty, girl next door, long haired brunette in jeans and a denim jacket and I'm done! Put a fork in me! Perfect, perfect, perfect. I'll say no more. She wins.
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