MTV Programming Week of 1983-04-20
A list featuring the programming rotations of MTV for the week of 04/20/1983. (Source: Billboard 1983-04-30, Pg. 26)
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- DirectorJohn JopsonStarsChris FlynnDaniel FlynnShishonee FlynnArt in America perform in the music video "Art in America" from the album "Art in America" recorded for Pavillion Records and Epic Records. The music video features the band performing the song against a gray background. Split screen and other visual techniques feature throughout.MTV New Videos Added
- StarsThe Belle StarsJennie MatthiasMTV New Videos Added
- StarsBlottoBlanche BlottoBowtie BlottoBlotto performs in the music video "I Quit" from the album "Hello, My Name Is Blotto, What's Yours?" recorded for Attic Records. The music video opens with shots of want ads. The band appear as officer workers who are confronting their boss insisting that they quit;.MTV New Videos Added
- StarsTony BraunagelAlex CallPeter MaunuAlex Call performs in the music video "Just Another Saturday Night" from the album "Alex Call" recorded for Arista Records. The music video opens with a man watching a nightly local television broadcast. Alex Call performs with his band on a darkened stage. He also plays a reporter discussing a recent murder.MTV New Videos Added
- DirectorDavid MalletStarsDef LeppardRick AllenStephen ClarkDef Leppard performs in the music video "Rock of Ages" from the album "Pyromania" recorded for Mercury and Vertigo Records.The music video begins with a group of robed figures and a woman chained to a tree. The band performs against a rocky background. Joe Elliott wields a large sword that turns into a guitar.MTV New Videos Added
- DirectorSteve BarronStarsDexys Midnight RunnersKevin RowlandMTV New Videos Added
- StarsMolly HatchetBarry Steven BordenDanny Joe BrownMolly Hatchet performs in the music video "What's It Gonna Take" from the album "No Guts... No Glory" recorded for Epic Records. The music video features the band dressed as Western cowboys riding horses through the prairie. The head to the house of a woman before having a gunfight with bandits.MTV New Videos Added
- DirectorScott HicksStarsGarry BeersAndrew FarrissJon FarrissMusic video for "Don't Change" by Australian rock band INXS. It was released as a single from their third album Shabooh Shoobah.MTV New Videos Added
- DirectorJean-Paul GoudeStarsGrace JonesMTV New Videos Added
- StarsKixJimmy ChalfantBrad DivensKix performs in the music video "Body Talk" from the album "Cool Kids" recorded for Atlantic Records The music video opens with an aerobics team appearing to do fitness, The band performs on a stage with an elevated platform for the drums. Steve Whiteman sings while the band plays.MTV New Videos Added
- StarsMessendgerJohn BuchanAllen PooleMessendger performs in the music video "Stranger" from the album "Messendger" recorded for Jab Records and Bernett Records. The music video features the band as they perform on a set with a black background. They also walk through city streets while they are followed by three men.MTV New Videos Added
- StarsMusical YouthKelvin GrantMichael GrantMusical Youth performs in the music video "Never Gonna Give You Up" from the album "The Youth Of Today" recorded for MCA Records. The music video opens with an airplane landing. The group steps out of the plane while singing. Clips of them performing in front of school children feature throughout.MTV New Videos Added
- DirectorGraham WhifflerStarsSparksJane WiedlinRon MaelMTV New Videos Added
- DirectorBrian GibsonStarsDennis DeYoungSuzanne DeYoungChuck PanozzoMusic video for a ballad from the concept album 'Kilroy Was Here' by Styx. Melancholic Kilroy thinks about his ex, who left him after he was sent to prison, and the time he spent there. The band performs the song dressed as prisoners.MTV New Videos Added
- DirectorClive RichardsonStarsRoland OrzabalCurt SmithTears for FearsMTV New Videos Added
- DirectorSteve BarronStarsBryan AdamsMickey CurryTommy MandelMTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- StarsAfter the FirePeter BanksPete KingAfter the Fire performs in the music video "Der Kommissar" from the album "Der Kommissar" recorded for Epic Records. The music video begins at a bar with a man drinking as a seductive woman approaches him. Later the woman puts on makeup in a mirror and the bar patrons sing along with the song.MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorDavid MalletStarsDef LeppardRick AllenStephen ClarkMusic video for Def Leppard's 1983 single "Photograph". It features the band singing on stage while video clips of a Marilyn Monroe-like model posing for pictures are shown, all while newspapers report on the murder of a movie star.MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- StarsFalcoFalco performs in the music video "Der Kommissar" from the album "Einzelhaft" recorded for A&M Records. The music video begins with Falco superimposed over video of police cars driving on a road during the night. Falco wearing sunglasses runs, dances, and sings.MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorSoren JensenStarsGarry BeersMichele BennettAndrew FarrissVideo promo for "The One Thing" by INXS, released as the first single from their third studio album, Shabooh Shoobah.MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorBob GiraldiStarsMichael JacksonBill BrayMichael DeLorenzoA promotional video for Michael Jackson's 1983 hit single "Beat It."MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorSteve BarronStarsMichael JacksonSimon FieldsRaquel PeñaA music video for Michael Jackson's song 'Billie Jean'.MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorTom BuckholtzStarsJonathan CainJourneyMargaret OlmsteadThe official music for "Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)" performed by Journey. The band performs the song in front of and around a warehouse. A young woman whom the song is addressed to (apparently) is also present, entirely oblivious to the presence of the band. It ends with the woman asleep in bed with headphones on.MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorTony StevensStarsGreg HamColin HayMen at WorkMusic video for Overkill by Men at Work.MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- StarsModern EnglishRichard BrownMick ConroyModern English performs in the music video "I Melt with You" from the album "After the Snow" recorded for 4AD and Sire Records. Moden Englist perform the song in a darkened room with Robbie Grey wearing a black shirt and hat. A man and a woman ballroom dance to the song as the band plays.MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorStorm ThorgersonStarsPlanet P ProjectNick BrimbleTony CareyPlanet P performs in the music video "Why Me?" from the album "Planet P" recorded for Geffen Records. The music video opens with a space suited figure rising into the sky as a woman watches on at her car. The man in the space suit observes unusual lights while the woman drives.MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- StarsSchon & HammerJan HammerNeal SchonSchon and Hammer perform in the music video "No More Lies" from the album "Here to Stay" recorded for Columbia Records. The music video opens with shots of a city and a woman. Neal Schon sings to the camera while the woman prepares to go out. Neal Schon and Jan Hammer in a box decorated with string.MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- StarsTriumphRik EmmettMike LevineTriumph performs in the music video "A World of Fantasy" from the album "Never Surrender" recorded for Attic Records. The music video features the band performing the song in a studio. Rik Emmett sings into a microphone while he plays guitar. The band plays nearby and later they perform on a concert stage.MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorMeiert AvisStarsBonoAdam ClaytonThe EdgeA promotional video for U2's 1983 single "New Year's Day."MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorDominic OrlandoStarsBerlinJohn CrawfordTerri NunnMusic video for Berlin's 1983 single "The Metro".MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorMartin KahanStarsMichael BoltonMTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorDavid MalletStarsDavid BowieJoelene KingTerry RobertsA promotional video for David Bowie 's 1983 hit single "Let's Dance."MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorChris GabrinStarsMartin BrileyMartin Briley performs in the music video "The Salt in My Tears" from the album "One Night with a Stranger" recorded for Mercury Records. The music video opens with a woman in lingerie on a bed. She puts on a red dress before heading to the next room. Martin Briley sings and plays guitar on a couch.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- StarsJon Butcher AxisDerek BlevinsJon ButcherJon Butcher Axis performs in the music video "Life Takes a Life" from the album "Jon Butcher Axis" recorded for Polydor Records and Polygram Records. The must video features the band performing in a small apartment overlooking a street. Police arrive to surround the building. There are flashback to childhood as the bodies are removed.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- StarsThe CallMichael BeenTom FerrierThe Call performs in the music video "The Walls Came Down" from the album "Modern Romans" recorded for Polygram Records. The black and white music video opens with the band walking down a dark road. They perform the song on a variety of multilevel sets.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorMaurice PhillipsStarsChris De BurghMusic video for Chris De Burgh's 1982 single "Don't Pay The Ferryman".MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- StarsDivinylsChristina AmphlettRick GrossmanDivinyls perform in the music video "Boys in Town" from the album "Desperate" recorded for Chrysalis Records. The music video features the band performing the song on a darkened stage under blue lighting. Christina Amphlett sings while the band plays behind her.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorSteve BarronThomas DolbyStarsThomas DolbyMagnus PykeThomas Dolby performs in the music video "She Blinded Me with Science" from the album "The Golden Age of Wireless" recorded for Capitol Records. Thomas Dolby commits himself to the Home for Deranged Scientists. A variety of mad scientists operate bizarre inventions on the grounds of the home. A doctor tries to diagnosis him as a woman tires to seduce him.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorLol CremeGodley & CremeKevin GodleyStarsDuran DuranSimon Le BonNick RhodesThe band performs on an elevated stage behind a model's catwalk, which resembles a boxing ring, as various scantily clad women act out a series of erotic vignettes. A number of these scenarios feature mild depictions of BDSM and lesbian fetishes as well as a recurring theme of seduction and abandonment.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorRussell MulcahyStarsDuran DuranSimon Le BonNick Rhodes"Save a Prayer" is an exotic video filmed among the jungles, beaches, and temples of Sri Lanka. Band members sing the song while interacting with the Sri Lankan people around their tents and fishing boats on the beach, much of which is shot at Unawatuna and Talpe on the South coast. Le Bon slow dances with, and attempts to woo, a beautiful woman who eventually leaves him. Scenes of band members atop the rock fortress of Sigiriya, and among the ruins of a Buddhist temple at Polonnaruwa, are inter-cut with images of the island and its people. Sigiriya is the core of an ancient extinct volcano in the center of Sri Lanka, and is the site of historic rock carvings and paintings, many of them featuring mildly erotic and bare breasted women in tune with many of Duran Duran's early video imagery.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- StarsThe FlirtsMTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorSteve BarronStarsEddy GrantEddy Grant performs in the music video "Electric Avenue" from the album "Killer on the Rampage" recorded for Parlophone and EMI Records. The music video begins with Eddy Grant running on a beach. He sits on a couch and watches a television set as he sings the song. Clips of motorcyclists going through a city play throughout.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorDavid MalletStarsBilly IdolPerri ListerMusic video for Billy Idol: White Wedding.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorDave RobinsonStarsMadnessMike BarsonMark BedfordMadness performs in the music video "Our House" from the album "The Rise and Fall" recorded for Stiff Records. Suggs and the band live in an old Victorian terraced house. They play instruments in the living and sing about preparing for work and school.
- DirectorPepe MarcosSimon MilneStarsPete ByrneRob FisherNaked EyesIn the official music video for the Naked Eyes version of "Always Something There to Remind Me", a man finds out his ex is getting married via newspaper headlines.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorDoug DowdlePhil SavenickStarsTom PettyMusic video to accompany Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' 1983 hit "Change of Heart"; the second single from the album Long After Dark.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorBryan GreenbergStarsPrinceDez DickersonLisa ColemanA promotional video for Prince's 1983 hit single "Little Red Corvette."MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- StarsSagaIan CrichtonJim CrichtonSaga performs in the music video "Wind Him Up" from the album "In Transit" recorded for Polydor Records and Maze Records. The music video opens with a man entering a casino and sitting down at the roulette table. The band performs in the casino as the man makes his bets. He loses and sells his car before losing again.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- StarsJon Bon JoviFrankie LaRockaScandalScandal performs in the music video "Love's Got a Line on You" from the album "Scandal" recorded for Columbia Records. Patty Smyth sings and dances in a pink, purple and white striped jumpsuit as the band plays their instruments behind her on a white sound stage.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- StarsPatrick SimmonsPatrick Simmons performs in the music video "So Wrong" from the album "Arcade" recorded for Elektra Records. The music video opens with Patrick Simmons walking into a bar and showing a picture to the bartender. Flashbacks show a young man running away with a woman and being pursued by cops.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- StarsThe Stray CatsSlim Jim PhantomLee RockerThe Stray Cats performs in the music video "Runaway Boys" from the album "Stray Cats" recorded for Arista Records. The music video opens with the band sitting in a car as they are being driven around. Later, they performs in a small room with windows behind them.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorBrian GrantStarsThompson TwinsTom BaileyAlannah CurrieMTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorChris CrossMidge UreStarsUltravoxWarren CannChris CrossMTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorBrian DuffyStarsABCMartin FryDavid PalmerMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorTony van den EndeStarsA Flock of SeagullsFrank MaudsleyMichael ScoreA Flock of Seagulls perform in the music video "Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You)" from the album "Listen" recorded for Zomba Records. Mike Score sings and the band pace through a futuristic space station. Sitting in the control Score conjures up a photograph of a woman using a computer but rips it up before watching his fellow band-mates on television.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsJoan ArmatradingJulia TobinMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorKeefStarsBananaramaSara DallinSiobhan FaheyThe music video features the band playing in a school playground and then being made to move by a group of lads. They then decide to join a boxing club so the video features them singing the song whilst boxing. By the end of the video they return to the playground wearing leathers and this time make the group of lads move away. They then ride off into the night on motorbikes.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorBrian GriffinStarsBlanket of SecrecyRoger BechirianAndy HowellBlanket of Secrecy performs in the music video "Say You Will" from the album "Walls Have Ears" recorded for F-Beat Records. The music video features the band as they perform semi-obscured in shadows and red light. They stand in front of black backgrounds and wear black clothing.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsThe B'zzAnatoly HalinkovitchTom HollandThe B'zz performs in the music video "Get Up Get Angry" from the album "Get Up" recorded for Epic Records. The music video opens with a young man asleep in bed while a woman dresses and leaves. The band performs on a darkened set in front of a pink and purple background.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorChris GabrinStarsBoy GeorgeMikey CraigCulture ClubMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsThe DriversSteven BoorerMalcolm NormanMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorBill ButtStarsEcho & The BunnymenPete DeFreitasIan McCullochEcho and The Bunnymen perform in the music video "The Cutter" from the album "Porcupine" recorded for Korova Records. The music video opens with shots of a mountain glacier and caves surrounded by ice. The band performs on a darkened stage illuminated with light and projected footage of the mountain in the mountains.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsThe BeatRoger CharleryAndy CoxThe Beat performs in the music video "I Confess" from the album "Special Beat Service" recorded for Go-Feet Records. The music video opens with a zoom on a piano against a white background. The band performs in front of the white background with split screens featured throughout.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsRinus GerritsenGolden EarringBarry HayGolden Earring performs in the music video "The Devil Made Me Do It" from the album "Cut" recorded for Capitol Records and Polygram Records. The music video features the band performing on a set surrounding with fire. Clips of a Femme Fatale and a man feature throughout.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorDavid RoseStarsPeter GodwinMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsMolly HatchetBarry Steven BordenDanny Joe BrownMolly Hatchet performs in the music video "What's It Gonna Take" from the album "No Guts... No Glory" recorded for Epic Records. The music video features the band dressed as Western cowboys riding horses through the prairie. The head to the house of a woman before having a gunfight with bandits.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsRobert HazardRobert Hazard performs in the first version of the music video "Escalator of Life" from the EP album "Robert Hazard" recorded for RHA Records and RCA Records. The music video opens with shots of people at a fancy dinner who later stand on the escalator as it rises. Robert Hazard sings against a black background.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsGarland JeffreysGarland Jeffreys performs in the music video "El Salvador" from the album "Guts For Love" recorded for Epic Records and CBS Records. The music video opens with shots of buildings and people in the country of El Salvador. Garland Jeffreys sings to the camera as she stands in front of a black background.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorSimon MilneStarsKajagoogooNick BeggsCarolyn EspleyKajagoogoo performs in the music video "Too Shy" from the album "White Feathers" recorded for EMI Records. Kajagoogoo performs on the stage of a club while a waitress cleans up at the end of the night. She fantasizes about people from different eras dancing on the dance floor.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorJulien TempleStarsMick AvoryDave DaviesRay DaviesMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsNick LoweMartin BelmontPaul CarrackNick Lowe performs in the music video "Ragin' Eyes" from the album "The Abominable Showman" recorded for F-Beat Records and Columbia Records. The music video features Nick Lowe and his band as they perform in front of white walls decorated with boards designed to test eyes. Clips of Lowe in an office dealing with any angry woman.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsGary MooreTommy EyrePhilip Neil MurrayGary Moore performs in the music video "Always Gonna Love You" from the album "Corridors of Power" recorded for Virgin Records. The music video features Gary Moore and his band performing in front of a brick wall painted white and speakers. Moore sings into a microphone while the band plays.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsNeevaJames NeviusVanessa WilkinsonNeeva performs in the music video "Blue Star" from the album "Neeva" recorded for MSI and Quality Records. The music video opens at a upscale party in an apartment. Everyone stands still while James Nevius sings. He meets Vanessa Wilkinson who joins him song.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorDaniel HalperinStarsJack BladesAlan FitzgeraldBrad GillisNight Ranger performs in the music video "Sing Me Away" from the album "Dawn Patrol" recorded for Boardwalk Records. The band performs the song on a darkened concert stage. Video clips also feature the band as it travels on the road from concert venue to convert venue.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorLuis AiraStarsRic OcasekRic Ocasek performs in the music video "Jimmy Jimmy" from the album "Beatitude" recorded for Geffen Records. The music video opens with a car pulling up to a sidewalk. A young man gets out and walks down the sidewalk before getting in line for a club. The young man later watches television and hangs out.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorPeter SinclairStarsPaul HumphreysAndy McCluskeyOrchestral Manoeuvres in the DarkMusic video for Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark: Telegraph.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorDave RobinsonStarsRobert PalmerRobert Palmer performs in the music video "Pride" from the album "Pride" recorded for Island Records. The video begins with Robert Palmer singing with a steel drum band. Later, he sings will sitting in a horse drawn cart as a woman jogs. Clips of dancers and a body building woman play throughout.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsRed RockersJohn Thomas GriffithDarren HillRed Rockers performs in the music video "China" from the album "Good as Gold" recorded for Columbia Records and 415 Records. The music video features the band performing on a set featuring Chinese decorations. Three women run carrying flags. John Thomas Griffith sings in a bazaar.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsPete ShelleyMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsSimple MindsCharlie BurchillDerek ForbesSimple Minds performs in the music video "Someone Somewhere in Summertime" from the album "New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84)" recorded for Virgin Records. The music video features the band performing on a stage. In the background are steel fences made into cages.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorDoug DowdleStarsRick SpringfieldMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorBrian GrantStarsJet BlackJean-Jacques BurnelHugh CornwellMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsSylvesterMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsMasayoshi TakanakaTakanaka performs in the music video "Thunderstorm" from the album "The Rainbow Goblins" recorded for Kitty Records. The music video opens with shots of the stage as it is bathed in spot lights, lasers, and electrical light. The band performs on stage while wearing oversized masks over their heads.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorLol CremeGodley & CremeKevin GodleyStarsToyah WillcoxToyah performs in the music video "Thunder in the Mountains" from the single recorded for Safari Records. The music video with a group of people sitting near a fire under an overpass. Toyah stands and begins to sing as she goes upward. She gets on a futuristic chariot driven by a horse.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)