MTV Classics: Memories of the 1980s (The Original VJs)
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- čas přidán 13. 09. 2024
- In Part 2 of this MTV retrospective, I compile some memorable moments remembering those first original VJs, where all the channel was true music videos and the discussions and intros by the hosts. Certainly brings back the memories, just as much as the music videos do.
The beautiful days when MTV had heart & soul unlike the unfortunate current rubbish that's sadly polluted TV of today, if only we were to return to better times!
God I remember all this, the VJs, the commercials..good times! It too bad the music video age peaked and declined. Seemed like better times, in my memory.
sacheverelle
It was better times back then. No two ways about it.
I MISS MY MTV!!!
Ah the good old days of watching MTV videos for hours on end in the early 80's. |I loved the quirky new wave videos & the vj's. It's sad what happened to MTV now they do not even play music anymore...
God, the nostalgia haha, I miss these days
MTV was truly magical back then. I graduated from high school in 1985 and started off every day with MTV as it played in the background as I got ready for school. And while the music videos can still be watched here on youtube, as time has progressed I forgot about many of the promo's and ad's which aired back in those days, namely for upcoming tours or concerts. It was either MTV or Hit Parader or Circus magazines to see when and where your favorite band would be playing live. This clip brought back wonderful memories. Thank you for posting as it was like climbing into a time machine and going back to the early 80's
CLASS OF 85 !! YES , YES , YES , LOLOLOL
I have to replay it over and over again, because I miss the "old" MTV.
I want my old MTV back
OMG!!! IM GOING TO CRY IM A MIDDLE AGER, ANYONE HEAR FROM MY GENERATION WHO WAS ACTUALLY THERE WHEN THIS HAPPENED?
Trulovegirl E I'm 32. I remember the days of Kurt loader and those guys. Idk wtf mtv is now. What a shame
I wasnt born in the 81 when MTV started. THANK GOD FOR VH1 CLASSIC! They showed MTV Day 1 on the air in August 2006 when it turned 25. I LUVED IT! I even got to record it on VHS. I hope they do it again when it turns 30 so I can transfer it onto DVD from my DVR. I watched MTV in the 90s and thought it was certainly better than todays!
Brings back so many memories! Thanks for posting! 👍
Wow! Excellent job editing this montage by you of these wonderful 1980s MTV VJs. Thank you very much for taking the time to put it together and posting it on your channel. It's fun to watch.
Ah, the days when MTV was WATCHABLE.
I just realized something; MORE Rock and Metal = Awesome MTV. More Rap and Reality Shows = Suckazz MTV! Thumbs Up if you agree! And isn't it great that the VJs are REAL people who GENUINELY like music instead of wannabe actors and models?
Awesome compilation. Glad you had all this footage to share. Nice job.
I would so watch a classic MTV channel. Just re-run the entire years 1981 to 1986, commercials and everything.
Boy I miss all these VJs... none of them were anywhere near as annoying as the TV personalities we have today.
omg, yo AWESOME compilation! I've got little tear forming from nostalgia. Kids today have no clue what MTV was or should be.
Its incredible how shite it has become.
I remember that "True Blue" Video contest. Contestants had to make a video for the song and send it in. Then Mtv played nothing but the video entries ALL weekend. Some were horrible, but some were well-done. But after hearing the song hundreds of times that weekend, I don't think people cared to hear it again!
The 80's were great, Back when MTV didn't SUCK! The early years were the best.
They were people with talent, who enjoyed and knew music, hosting radio on television. I watched MTV everyday as a kid during the 80's, but unfortunately I was a teen in the 90's which was when music degenerated into ultimate crap which has yet to be recovered.
HAPPY 40TH ANNIVERSITY MTV!
Great Compilation! Loved it!
Martha Quinn, Mark Goodman, JJ Jackson, Alan Hunter, and Nina Blackwood were the only true VJs. When MTV was MTV before it was plagued with "reality" shows that have nothing to do with music. The 1990's really destroyed a lot of good things.
Invite all the grandmas over to listen to Judas Priest.
I was in high school when Mtv started, and it was the best! Its a joke now. These people were like friends to us then. The music was better, the attitude was better, and gas was only $1.10 a gallon!
if i ever win the lottery i will buy MTV and put it back the way it was with VJs and music videos. and i will get rid of all those fucked up stupid reality shows.
this was when mtv was good, i don't even watch it anymore. they need a classic mtv channel.
JJ Jackson was the best of the original 5 VJs.
I WANT MY OLD MTV! Sincerely, DIRE STRAITS.
WOW....the last time STEVE WINWOOD had his tour dates posted on MTV for a good 5 - 10 seconds...obviously this was the '80s during his 15 mins of fame resurgence!
mtv. 81-83. best years..
@hectorbolshevik Agree with ya bro the 1990s was the decade that started a decline in quality pop culture and the decline just got worse.
Alan Hunter was/is so cute :D and I wish I was around in this era so much; these modern days suck especially the current "MTV" that doesn't even play music videos -.-
what boy was not in love with martha quinn?
GREAT video!
The intro to MTV metal shop at 2:01. It was half an hour of metal videos during the day.
Damm I was only a baby when MTV first came out
Um, where the hell is JJ Jackson?
Fuckin A the 80's! Never again will there be a era like this again!
I really liked Martha Quinn!
"M.T.V.-Get Off The Air" Couldn't be more poignant today than it was back then.
@geezerbill ....TOTALLY remember that! Madonna on the contest promos saying "Go Ahead, MTV... Make My Video!" The winning entry was pretty slickly produced; I remember being disappointed that it seemed to be done by professionals.
Mark Goodman was my favorite VJ. It's a shame MTV has evolved to a crappy reality tv cable channel. RIP Cool MTV.
Excellent
God I miss this
Loooooovvvvveee Martha Quinn!!
There was a "Top 10 Daily Playlist" in the 1980's as a precursor for TRL?
Awesome!
what's also sad is vh1 is in the same state, they used to be a lot of fun. why don't they make CLASSIC MTV, much like they do w/ VH1 CLASSIC.
Hello GenX'ers 👋
@pannoni1, MTV went bye-bye after 1995
I disagree MTV was still great back in the day
Agreed with timewarped2the80's!!!!!!!!!!
bring back the 80's I'm tired of this modern crap. 80's RULE!!!!!!
I Want My MTV
I watched MTV Europe in the early 90's when I was 7 or 8 years old. Of course, I didn't understand even 1 word in english, but it was soooo cool *lol* I'm not sure, if there is still MUSIC on MTV. I hate MTV for what it is today.
MTV Music Television
I never saw this promo....hilarious!....2:00
MTV Block Party on Pluto TV Channel 868
"Write to me," like with a paper, envelope and stamp.. I
Cool clip, but you definitely should have included JJ Jackson--glaring omission.
He was the best VJ
AGREED!
Do you have any more of that top 20?
I can't say I remember this because I was born in 1989 however, i like what i see. Speacially the last part where she's complaining that nonbody pays attention to the musician but to her breasts. I think she predicted the future.
@Mike Watkins Samantha Fox
@beatle0001 ...neither were China Kantner or Carolyn Heldman... but Carolyn comes close.
Boooo where is Nina Blackwood? Where is JJ Jackson? I clicked on this to see original VJs.
This around 1986-1987 I think JJ and Nina had left by this time
@rainbowblades I know he died, I just meant, where was he in this video.
I'm always glad to see people with a taste. MTV has sucked since the 90's when it was no longer music TV, but CTV, as in Crap TV. Whoever gave Tabitha Soren, Pauly Shore, and Kurt Loder on should be shot.
You mean JJ past away? :-(
Dear lord.. What happened to Mtv. It use to be so much better. It was about the damn music not the new bullshit.
wow i really miss mtv. remember when they played music videos. i loved martha quinn. why cant they air the stupid shows on a different channel and just play videos on mtv
Rainbow blades JJ died in 2004.
Great compilation, although way too Alan Hunter-heavy. Although, if I were to make a similar video--it would be way too Martha Quinn-heavy.....
Neither is the girl at 4:45.
Old school VJ's: the first modern hipsters
Dweezle was not an original VJ.
Write to me....Alan Hunter....(gives address)..."Grant Central Station...LOCKER 19"....WHAT???
where's kevin seal? downrated.
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MTV doesnt play music now it's just stupid crummy reality shows. Worthless
@nicconley Its Greed I tell Ya Its Greed !!! Destroy The World!
Moon and Dweezil Zappa were not original, and they sucked.