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Subject: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: Mushroom on 05/30/13 at 6:35 pm

We have so many different threads featuring what people think are the best music videos ever, I thought it was only fair to give original airplay to the worst ones.

They may be picked for being horrible songs, bad videos themselves, or just whatever reason you feel causes them to be so (dis)honored.

This came to mind because I just discovered one that actually had me gagging today.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJQVlVHsFF8

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: Tashlovglit on 05/30/13 at 7:23 pm

Not all the videos I post are great, I just like the songs  ;)

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: whistledog on 05/30/13 at 7:46 pm

The first one that comes to mind is ...

Nazareth - Love Leads to Madness (1982)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiNgH1JgY9A

To be fair, Nazareth came from a decade where music videos did not exist, so it was a new thing for them.  Love Leads to Madness was their last ever chart single in North America where it peaked at #5 on Billboard's Bubbling Under Chart (aka US #105) and #44 in Canada. 

I often joke that it did as well as it did in Canada because at the time, we did not have MTV or any type of channel that played videos regularly, so we only got to hear the song lol 

Visually, it's terrible.  To listen, it's wonderful!

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: Mushroom on 06/12/13 at 11:07 am

I actually just found another one today, that just took the Hoff's crown as far as I am concerned.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvf8rexnXKw

Oh my goodness, and I thought the Michael Mann Cut was bad enough on Miami Vice.  This pile of something actually made me dizzy trying to watch it.  I guess it is one of those things you have to be stoned out on 10 doobies in order to appreciate it, cause I sure don't.

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: Howard on 06/12/13 at 6:14 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYvfJKZz2xU

This video was pretty much cheaply produced and when they sing Black And White, the colors on the walls change back and forth. The lyrics seems kind of racist.

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: Katluver on 06/12/13 at 6:46 pm

Can't get much cheesier...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juoZoli2jZo

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: 80sfan on 06/12/13 at 7:40 pm


We have so many different threads featuring what people think are the best music videos ever, I thought it was only fair to give original airplay to the worst ones.

They may be picked for being horrible songs, bad videos themselves, or just whatever reason you feel causes them to be so (dis)honored.

This came to mind because I just discovered one that actually had me gagging today.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJQVlVHsFF8


Funny funny! ;D

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: Tashlovglit on 06/12/13 at 9:20 pm


Can't get much cheesier...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juoZoli2jZo

A cheap video to go with a good song  ;D

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: Mushroom on 06/12/13 at 9:36 pm

I remember the song, but never realized they actually made a video for it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yygrgcOtezM

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: Howard on 06/13/13 at 7:31 am


Can't get much cheesier...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juoZoli2jZo


I thought this video was pretty cool.

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: Howard on 06/13/13 at 7:34 am


I remember the song, but never realized they actually made a video for it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yygrgcOtezM


wow, this video was stupid.

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: Katluver on 06/13/13 at 4:16 pm




This came to mind because I just discovered one that actually had me gagging today.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJQVlVHsFF8


This guy cracks me up!

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: Katluver on 06/13/13 at 4:24 pm


I remember the song, but never realized they actually made a video for it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yygrgcOtezM


O...M...G!!

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: whistledog on 06/13/13 at 5:12 pm


I thought this video was pretty cool.


I liked that Starship video too.  It was a fun 80s video by a band that came from the 70s

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: Katluver on 06/13/13 at 5:31 pm

I was wrong about Jefferson---this video (and song) takes the cake...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KXlBeziPJ4
Hey ya! Come here, come here...! I said come here! Go away!
Dancing on trash can lids
Horrible Nordic-style skiing dancing in poorly fitted suits....it's like having a strange dream....WTF?!!

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: Mushroom on 06/13/13 at 5:59 pm

Here is one that I am somewhat mixed about.

I actually love the CD it came from (I own both copies, the Clean and DIrty), and some of the songs are really good.

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/6185/511iwj0umulss500br5.jpg

This video however is not available on TY, so you will have to go elsewhere to see it.

But imagine this trainwreck as such:  Blondie and Quartermaster Flash meet up with Salt & Peppa on the set of The Sopranos.

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x26ybo_joe-pesci-wiseguy-music-video-uncut_music#.UbpNKPb70ug

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: MaxwellSmart on 06/13/13 at 11:13 pm

Amy Grant: Find A Way
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLEJ_WC2yQk

The Fixx: Sunshine in the Shade
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RJ4T-RhJds

Billy Idol: Hot in the City
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PinBVYKQGeM

Eddie Money: Shakin'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4q9Y_jb1pcU

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: Howard on 06/14/13 at 6:56 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpdZvewjwJs

Is this supposed to be a Frankenstein film or what?

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: Mushroom on 06/14/13 at 8:09 pm

I really do not know what makes the early Hip Hob videos so bad...  but many were just horrible.

In 1984, we had great videos like Say, Say, Say, and Owner Of A Lonely Heart.  Then we had this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfUSIerJ-8c

And as much as I love the song, and the video, and the group, there is just something really disturbing about this one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jItz-uNjoZA

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: Katluver on 06/15/13 at 12:19 pm


I really do not know what makes the early Hip Hob videos so bad...  but many were just horrible.

In 1984, we had great videos like Say, Say, Say, and Owner Of A Lonely Heart.  Then we had this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfUSIerJ-8c

And as much as I love the song, and the video, and the group, there is just something really disturbing about this one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jItz-uNjoZA


#1. The video isn't that bad but the song is HORRIBLE!
#2. Agree--that is very disturbing.

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: Howard on 06/15/13 at 3:29 pm


I really do not know what makes the early Hip Hob videos so bad...  but many were just horrible.

In 1984, we had great videos like Say, Say, Say, and Owner Of A Lonely Heart.  Then we had this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfUSIerJ-8c

And as much as I love the song, and the video, and the group, there is just something really disturbing about this one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jItz-uNjoZA


the song by Rappin Duke is cool but the video is horrible. :P

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: Howard on 06/15/13 at 3:32 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoXu6QmxpJE

Wang Chung-Everybody Have Fun Tonight

Doesn't this video make you want to have a seizure? ;D

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: CatwomanofV on 06/15/13 at 6:31 pm


I remember the song, but never realized they actually made a video for it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yygrgcOtezM



Like you, I remember the song but didn't know they made a video of it. They really shouldn't have.  :D ;D ;D ;D



I really do not know what makes the early Hip Hob videos so bad...  but many were just horrible.

In 1984, we had great videos like Say, Say, Say, and Owner Of A Lonely Heart.  Then we had this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfUSIerJ-8c




This one always cracked me up. Every time I hear her name, this line goes through my head:

"Aretha Franklin, Aretha Franklin, wanna rock you 'retha Franklin, wanna rock you 'retha Franklin."



Cat

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: Howard on 06/16/13 at 2:16 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjPau5QYtYs


love the song but the video is too corny  ;D

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: Mushroom on 06/17/13 at 4:43 pm


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjPau5QYtYs


love the song but the video is too corny  ;D


LOL!

Back in 1999, I did DJ work for several house parties that some friend held.  I would bring my computer and sound system and set it up, and played a mix of classics, new wave, and hits of the time.  I was the oldest one there (35), most were 19-22.

One of the other "old farts" asked me to play something "New Wave", and I threw this one on.  He actually started to do "The Safety Dance", so of course I joined him.  ALl the kids were looking at us like we were stoned.

Well, next month there was another party, so this time I got the video and played that so they would know what in the heck we were doing and why.  After that I had to play The Safety Dance 2-3 times at every party.

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: mach!ne_he@d on 06/19/13 at 8:14 pm

I was going to go with "We Built This City", but I got beat to it. Sorry folks, but that leaves me no choice other than to force you to foist your eyes upon this raging dumpster fire of 80's schlock:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fR0j7sModCI

Now, you might be thinking to yourself, "wow, a video that bad could kill a whole career!". Well, you would be right. Funny story, just in case you ever wondered what happened to Billy Squier.

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: Dagwood on 06/19/13 at 8:49 pm


I was going to go with "We Built This City", but I got beat to it. Sorry folks, but that leaves me no choice other than to force you to foist your eyes upon this raging dumpster fire of 80's schlock:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fR0j7sModCI

Now, you might be thinking to yourself, "wow, a video that bad could kill a whole career!". Well, you would be right. Funny story, just in case you ever wondered what happened to Billy Squier.


Too bad.  It is a great song.  I hope he beat the crap out of whoever told him he could dance. ;D

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: Foo Bar on 06/20/13 at 3:30 am


LOL!

Back in 1999, I did DJ work for several house parties that some friend held.  I would bring my computer and sound system and set it up, and played a mix of classics, new wave, and hits of the time.  I was the oldest one there (35), most were 19-22.

One of the other "old farts" asked me to play something "New Wave", and I threw this one on.  He actually started to do "The Safety Dance", so of course I joined him.  ALl the kids were looking at us like we were stoned.

Well, next month there was another party, so this time I got the video and played that so they would know what in the heck we were doing and why.  After that I had to play The Safety Dance 2-3 times at every party.


2-3 times per party?  OK, just once out of those times you've gotta throw down the Weird Al version and really confuse 'em!

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: Howard on 06/20/13 at 7:11 am


I was going to go with "We Built This City", but I got beat to it. Sorry folks, but that leaves me no choice other than to force you to foist your eyes upon this raging dumpster fire of 80's schlock:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fR0j7sModCI

Now, you might be thinking to yourself, "wow, a video that bad could kill a whole career!". Well, you would be right. Funny story, just in case you ever wondered what happened to Billy Squier.


what the hell is Billy doing in the beginning?

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: CatwomanofV on 06/20/13 at 10:23 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC73PHdQX04



Cat

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: Howard on 06/20/13 at 7:35 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1O8jsxj9Dqo

I don't know if you would call this worst but it's definitely strange.

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: valleyroads on 07/08/13 at 11:13 am

"Pretty Fly For A White Guy" by The Offspring. The video made the subject character of the song seem cooler than the lyrics stated (just the mention of a Ford Pinto and the opening line in German made me think of an unloved, ostracized Vanilla Ice wannabe living in Milwaukee or Des Moines or someplace similar)

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: MaxwellSmart on 07/08/13 at 8:08 pm


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjPau5QYtYs


love the song but the video is too corny  ;D


I just watched Time Bandits, so there's that...
http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/TimeBandits.jpg

Anyway, back to picking on Billy Idol --
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKmldYSDJaM

AFOS made some doozies --

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEU9ad2yr7c

Q. Is this a gay band?
A. No.  It's just the video...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noS1viHX6zA

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: SpaceHog on 08/28/13 at 8:23 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3nVHkxDA1M

This. This is terrible. From 1993.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3L0q6FQY0Y4

Not much better, but many people don't realize that this is the same Ministry that released Filth Pig and Psalm 69.

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: Mushroom on 08/28/13 at 10:03 am

I found this artist the other day by accident, and could not believe her work!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5Ng1HbOAKs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLqvQUoxLFI

The frightening thing is that she is serious, and has been doing this for over 30 years now.

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: warped on 08/28/13 at 10:16 am

I don't know why this song and video almost makes me ill, but it does

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrO4YZeyl0I

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: Howard on 08/28/13 at 1:55 pm


I don't know why this song and video almost makes me ill, but it does

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrO4YZeyl0I


what the hell? Holy Crap! :o

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: Howard on 08/28/13 at 1:58 pm


I found this artist the other day by accident, and could not believe her work!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5Ng1HbOAKs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLqvQUoxLFI

The frightening thing is that she is serious, and has been doing this for over 30 years now.


;D to the top video.

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: AL-B Mk. III on 08/30/13 at 7:51 pm

Beat this if you can.  ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LWV_2DV-ss


Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: Howard on 08/31/13 at 4:22 pm


Beat this if you can.  ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LWV_2DV-ss


What is he singing about?  ???

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: whistledog on 08/31/13 at 8:13 pm


Q. Is this a gay band?
A. No.  It's just the video...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noS1viHX6zA


I love that song so much, but that video is really bad.  There was an alternate video for it where the band is playing in and outside of a big mansion.  It's a bit better, but still cheezy

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: whistledog on 08/31/13 at 8:21 pm

Here is one from 1985 that was not seen outside of Canada.  It's called What About Me by Belinda Metz.  In the video, she has a laser disc sitting on her head, while water pours out from the top.  I didn't understand it then, and I still don't understand it. 
The video did not help the song become a major hit as it only reached #88 in the Canadian chart, but the song itself was still a radio favourite, but went on to be her only hit

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGQZv5_NhrQ

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: yearofthemonkey on 09/01/13 at 1:39 am

This Finnish wreck created some internet buzz back in 2007 as the "worst music video of all time:"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA5GkLM5C7M

And here's the video reenacted by Vocaloids (characters from a popular Japanese text-to-singing software:)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzXcobkrGck

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: Mushroom on 09/01/13 at 12:43 pm

A bit NSFW, and big time WTF?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHGRHpOO3wI

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: Howard on 09/01/13 at 3:35 pm


Here is one from 1985 that was not seen outside of Canada.  It's called What About Me by Belinda Metz.  In the video, she has a laser disc sitting on her head, while water pours out from the top.  I didn't understand it then, and I still don't understand it. 
The video did not help the song become a major hit as it only reached #88 in the Canadian chart, but the song itself was still a radio favourite, but went on to be her only hit

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGQZv5_NhrQ


pretty cheesy video.

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: Howard on 09/01/13 at 3:38 pm


A bit NSFW, and big time WTF?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHGRHpOO3wI


this is a video?  ;D

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: Howard on 09/01/13 at 3:39 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsyHQgiem8c&feature=player_embedded#t=0

Wham-Wham Rap!

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: Mushroom on 09/01/13 at 9:27 pm

We already had Safety Dance up, but for some reason nobody remembered the song which is the only reason Men Without Hats is not known as a "One Hit Wonder".  And that is Pop Goes The World:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zUUtf7gOe8

I admit the song is catchy, but this video is somewhere between creepy and weird, especially since he seems to be "Johnny", with a young teen girl being "Jenny".

And I know that this one is purposefully cheesy because it was made that way.  But I can't see a MWH or Wham! video without thinking of their copycat from PoP!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVkU8dDSC9w

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: Howard on 09/02/13 at 7:05 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4le6Zr86ojs

Boogie In Your Butt-Eddie Murphy

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: whistledog on 09/02/13 at 7:51 am


A bit NSFW, and big time WTF?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHGRHpOO3wI


I love Duck Sauce,  but music videos are not their strong point.  That video is pretty bad

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: Mushroom on 09/02/13 at 10:17 am


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4le6Zr86ojs

Boogie In Your Butt-Eddie Murphy


Well, to be fair the song was supposed to be cheesy, it was a parody of early Rap music, not one of his serious singing attempts.  And the video is fan made, not by Eddie Murphy himself.  I could show dozens of cheesy fan made ones.

However, that is not to say that Mr. Murphy did not make cheesy videos that do not last the test of time.  Most people have forgotten that he once held the #2 song in the country.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDbpzjbXUZI

And not only did he get really bad and cheezy with Rick James, but later he did it again with the King of Pop:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9cQOcAC_K8

Now Eddie appeared in Michael's "Remember The Time" as the Pharaoh, and it is a timeless classic.  But this mess was so bad, MTV retired it in 1999, never to be seen again (they considered it the third worst video of all time).

And what was worse then this?  Well, 2 others I had been remembering but not wanted to air yet, but now I guess I have to.

#2:  Arsenio Hall, performing as Chunky-A, with "Owwwww"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1Exv8_tbTY

And the worst of all time?  Well, just be glad this is the short video.  My daughter actually got a copy of the long one (90 minutes) and watched it all the time:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULI5kolBpAk

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: Howard on 09/02/13 at 6:45 pm


Well, to be fair the song was supposed to be cheesy, it was a parody of early Rap music, not one of his serious singing attempts.  And the video is fan made, not by Eddie Murphy himself.  I could show dozens of cheesy fan made ones.

However, that is not to say that Mr. Murphy did not make cheesy videos that do not last the test of time.  Most people have forgotten that he once held the #2 song in the country.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDbpzjbXUZI

And not only did he get really bad and cheezy with Rick James, but later he did it again with the King of Pop:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9cQOcAC_K8

Now Eddie appeared in Michael's "Remember The Time" as the Pharaoh, and it is a timeless classic.  But this mess was so bad, MTV retired it in 1999, never to be seen again (they considered it the third worst video of all time).

And what was worse then this?  Well, 2 others I had been remembering but not wanted to air yet, but now I guess I have to.

#2:  Arsenio Hall, performing as Chunky-A, with "Owwwww"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1Exv8_tbTY

And the worst of all time?  Well, just be glad this is the short video.  My daughter actually got a copy of the long one (90 minutes) and watched it all the time:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULI5kolBpAk


Wow Both Eddie and Arsenio both had some cheesy music.

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: c_keenan2001@hotmail.com on 09/23/13 at 2:31 pm

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I made up a list of what are my personal What the eff videos and posted it on Much Music's website boards when they had them.  This made it to number 7 I think.  I can't stand the singer's voice.  I really can't.  :P I wanted to cut my ears off the first time I heard this song. :p

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: Mushroom on 09/26/13 at 11:58 am

This one was actually a #1 hit in Japan in 2002.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVyNjluVz5E

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: Howard on 09/26/13 at 2:02 pm


This one was actually a #1 hit in Japan in 2002.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVyNjluVz5E


OMG! What is this?  ;D

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: Mushroom on 09/26/13 at 2:14 pm


OMG! What is this?  ;D


THis is what happens when you eat tako while reading manja and drinking sake laced with LSD.

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: whistledog on 09/26/13 at 8:37 pm

I get the feeling some of the videos posted in here are based on the song and not the video.  I mean Eddie Murphy and Don Johnson?  C'mon, they were actors before singers.  Don't expect quality videos lol

Here is a song from 1982 called Love Plus One by Haircut One Hundred.  It was a very popular hit, and one of my all-time favourites from the decade.  But as for the video?  Yeah, no.  Just no

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_msHpEa3_Y

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: c_keenan2001@hotmail.com on 09/26/13 at 10:39 pm

WZpoQhiiO2g

Platinum Blonde Yeah Yeah Yeah under the name The Blondes.  Mark and his crew making a pretty sad attempt at looking more mature and shedding their teeny bopper image.  Instead they look like a bunch of man whores, at least Mark and Sergio look like a pair of man whores.  Kenny and Sasha are the only two who look "normal" in this video.

Subject: Re: Worst music videos ever...

Written By: MaxwellSmart on 09/28/13 at 9:24 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBZ3Q9FbLPs

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