MTV Programming Week of 1983-02-16
A list featuring the programming rotations of MTV for the week of 2/16/1983. (Source: Billboard 1983-02-26, Pg. 23)
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- DirectorRussell MulcahyStarsKim CarnesMTV New Videos Added
- DirectorMaurice PhillipsStarsChris De BurghMusic video for Chris De Burgh's 1982 single "Don't Pay The Ferryman".MTV New Videos Added
- StarsBob CasaleGerald CasaleDevoDevo performs in the music video "That's Good" from the album "Oh, No. It's Devo" recorded for Warner Brothers Records and Virgin Records. The music video features the band performing in front of a blue screen which features vertical color lines. Clips of a donut and a French fry feature throughout.MTV New Videos Added
- DirectorPeter SinclairStarsAlan ClarkDire StraitsJohn IllsleyMTV New Videos Added
- 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 New Videos Added
- 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 New Videos Added
- DirectorRocky MortonStarsDonald FagenDonald Fagen performs in the music video "New Frontier" from the album "New Frontier" recorded for Warner Brothers Records. The music video opens set in the 50s with a young couple going into a convertible. The go to an underground bomb shelter where they dance. Animated sequences feature throughout.MTV New Videos Added
- StarsChuck FrancourChuck Francour performs in the music video "Under the Boulevard Lights" from the album "Under the Boulevard Lights" recorded for EMI and America Records. The music video features Chuck Francour standing outside of a tattoo parlor. He sings to the camera as he hangs out on the sidewalk and visits places throughout the city.MTV New Videos Added
- DirectorTim NewmanStarsMichael BoddickerLaura HowardSteve LukatherMusic video for Randy Newman's song "I Love L.A.", from the album "Trouble in Paradise". The clip is a love letter to the city of Los Angeles, with Newman moving from the cold and gray New York to enjoy the crowded and colorful settings of L.A. with extravagant cars, beautiful girls and sunny beaches.MTV New Videos Added
- StarsIan NorthIan North performs in the music video "Only Love Is Left Alive" from the EP album "Rape Of Orchids" recorded for Neo Records. The music video features Ian North playing on a keyboard as he stands at a large electronic console in front of a television. Computer graphic images feature throughout.MTV New Videos Added
- DirectorLuis AiraStarsRic OcasekMarianne GravatteRic Ocasek performs in the music video "Something to Grab For" from the album "Beatitude" recorded for Geffen Records. The music video opens with Ric Ocasek dressing up. He sings as he looks into a mirror and later he sits on a chair watching a blonde woman in a white dress.MTV New Videos Added
- DirectorSteve BarronStarsJim KerrCharlie BurchillSimple MindsVideo clip for "Promised You a Miracle" by Simple Minds. It was released as the first single from their fifth studio album New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84).MTV New Videos Added
- StarsBilly SquierBobby ChouinardAlan St. JonBilly Squier performs in the music video "She's A Runner" from the album "Emotions in Motion" recorded for Capitol Records. The music video features Billy Squier performing the song on the concert stage. He stands under a spotlight and plays guitar while he sings.MTV New Videos Added
- DirectorDieter MeierStarsPeter BehrensGert 'Kralle' KrawinkelStephan RemmlerThe video shows trio playing the song on the home garage roof of their house.MTV New Videos Added
- DirectorMark RobinsonStarsPat BenatarMusic video for Pat Benatar's "Little Too Late".MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorStuart OrmeStarsPhil CollinsPhil Collins performs in the music video "I Don't Care Anymore" from the album "Hello, I Must Be Going!" recorded for Virgin Records. The music video opens with Phil Collins playing on the drums on a stage while someone plays the synthesizer. Later, he sings into a microphone while wearing a white suit.MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- StarsPhil CollinsPhil Collins performs in the music video "Thru These Walls" from the album "Hello, I Must Be Going!" recorded for Virgin Records. The music video opens with a shot of a rocking chair and children's toys. Phil Collins sings as he sit on a bed in a darkened bedroom.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)
- DirectorRussell MulcahyStarsDuran DuranSimon Le BonNick RhodesA music video for "Duran Duran: Rio", an instant classic of the 1980's from their smash-hit album of same name. The video clip presents the band having lovely and amusing moments on a boat while performing the song at the same time they're on a quest to chase a mysterious beautiful woman.MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorDick MaasStarsRinus GerritsenGolden EarringBarry HayMusic video for Golden Earring's hit song 'Twilight Zone.' Both the song and the video were inspired by the book 'The Bourne Identity.' The band's singer Barry Hay plays a secret agent on the run from enemy agents played by his bandmates.MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorJoe DeaStarsGreg Kihn BandGreg KihnGreg DouglassMTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorTony StevensStarsGreg HamColin HayMen at WorkVideo promo for Men at Work - Be Good Johnny.MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorDaniel HalperinStarsJack BladesAlan FitzgeraldBrad GillisNight Ranger performs in the music video "Don't Tell Me You Love Me" from the album "Dawn Patrol" recorded for Boardwalk Records. The band performs the song on a darkened sound stage decorated with train tracks, a train stop, and harsh wind.MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorDon LettsStarsThe PretendersMartin ChambersChrissie HyndeMTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- StarsRed RiderRob BakerTom CochraneRed Rider perform in the music video "Light in the Tunnel/Human Race" from the album "Neruda" recorded for Capitol Records. The music video opens with shots of the sun rising over the ocean on a beach. The band performs in a large room with smoke around them. Tom Cochrane sings while the band plays.MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorBrian GibsonStarsChuck PanozzoJohn PanozzoTommy ShawMusic video by Styx based on the dystopian storyline from their concept album Kilroy Was Here. Escaped Kilroy revels his true identity to the world and thanks his robot prison guard, Mr. Roboto, for its unwilling sacrifice.MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorSteve BarronStarsBryan AdamsMickey CurryTommy MandelMTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorAdam AntMike MansfieldStarsAdam AntMTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorJulien TempleStarsBoy GeorgeGreg CraigCulture ClubThe video for the song, directed by Julien Temple, featured lead singer Boy George on trial in a courtroom, with flashbacks to the Gargoyle Club, Soho in 1936 and the Dolphin Square Health Club, Pimlico in 1957. The jury was in black-face making jazz hands gestures. One band member, Mikey Craig, was not in the video, and was replaced by his brother Greg. Boy George wears a shirt with the Hebrew writing "Tarbut Agudda", a literal translation of the individual words "culture" and "association" in a grammatically incorrect order.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)
- DirectorJulien TempleStarsDexys Midnight RunnersKevin ArcherMáire FaheyThe 1982 music video was filmed in the inner south London suburb of Kennington in the vicinity of the corner of Brook Drive and Hayles Street. The character of "Eileen" in the music video, as well as on the single cover, is played by Máire Fahey, sister of Siobhan Fahey from Bananarama. Archival footage of Johnnie Ray arriving at London Heathrow Airport in 1954 was featured in the video.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorJulien TempleStarsThe BeatRoger CharleryAndy CoxThe Beat performs in the music video for "Save It for Later" from the album "Special Beat Service" recorded for Go-Feet Records. The Band performs in a club surrounded by mostly indifferent artists and intellectuals. After some prodding from the band, the audience gradually joins in with dancing.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorRupert HineStarsThe FixxCharlie BarrettCy CurninThe Fixx perform in the music video "Red Skies" from the album "Shuttered Room" recorded for MCA Records. The music video open on the band in silhouette as they stand in front of clouds moving across the sky. The band performs in front of the clouds with Cy Curnin singing.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- StarsThe FlirtsMTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorRick SereeniStarsSammy HagarSammy Hagar performs in the music video "Three Lock Box" from the album "Three Lock Box" recorded for Geffen Records. The music video opens with Sammy Hagar exploding out a large box and playing guitar. He performs against a black background and a mirror.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorMick HaggertyC.D. TaylorStarsCharlie DechantHall & OatesDaryl HallThe song's music video, directed by Mick Haggerty and C.D. Taylor, depicts Hall walking around a city street singing the song, interspersed with shots of him performing on a stage with Oates.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorSteve BarronStarsGlenn GregoryHeaven 17Ian Craig MarshMusic video by Heaven 17 performing "Let Me Go".MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 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 Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- StarsJoe JacksonJoe Jackson performs in the music video "Breaking Us in Two" from the album "Night and Day" recorded for A&M Records. The music video opens with a crying woman leaving an apartment with a suitcase and bird. She goes to the train station. Joe Jackson rides the train and plays piano.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 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 Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorTim PopeStarsJohn AshtonRichard ButlerTim ButlerOfficial music video for "Love My Way" by The Psychedelic Furs.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 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 Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorSteve BarronStarsTOTOLenny CastroJenny Douglas-McRaeTOTO perform the song "Africa" in a library.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- StarsToto CoeloLacey BondLindsey DanversToto Coelo perform in the music video "I Eat Cannibals" from the album "Man o' War" recorded for Powderworks Records. The music video opens with the women dancing on a set designed to look like a primitive village. Later, the group dances in front of a neon hut with palm trees.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 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 Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- StarsVandenbergBert HeerinkDick KemperVandenberg performs in the music video "Burning Heart" from the album "Vandenberg" recorded for ATCO Records. The music video features the band performing on a darkened set under multi-colored lights. Bert Heerink sings while Adrian Vandenberg plays guitar.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- StarsToni BasilMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorBrian WisemanStarsKate BushHannah BushMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsDonald RoeserBuck Dharma performs in the music video "Born to Rock: from the album "Flat Out" recorded for Portrait Records. The music video is set in a post-apocalyptic future where there is no rock music. Buck Dharma sings and plays guitar while dressed like a doctor. He has a guitar duel with a drifter.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorTim PopeStarsThe CureRobert SmithLaurence TolhurstMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorSteve BarronStarsHaysi FantayzeeKate GarnerJeremy HealyMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsJudas PriestK.K. DowningRob HalfordMusic video for Judas Priest's 1982 songs "The Hellion/Electric Eye". The video begins with the instrumental intro "The Hellion" on a darkened stage before going directly over into "Electric Eye" to which the stage is illuminated.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorSteve BarronStarsKenny LogginsMike HamiltonTris ImbodenKenny Loggins performs in the music video "Welcome to Heartlight" from the album "High Adventure" recorded for Columbia Records. Kenny Loggins plays as he stands in front of a window as smog slowly enters the room. He also performs with his band in front of a neon set.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsThe LookRick CochraneDave EdwardsThe Look perform in the music video "You Can't Sit Down" from the album "Look Again" recorded for A&M Records. The music video opens on a hand putting a quarter into a jukebox. The band performs in a diner while Dave Edwards sings and dances with a girl.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsMental As AnythingReg MombassaPeter O'DoughertyMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsTommy LeeMick MarsMötley CrüeMötley Crüe performs in the music video "Live Wire" from the album "Too Fast for Love" recorded for Leathür Records. Vince Neil sings as he wears red leather pants and a red leather vest. The band plays on stage against a black background with colored lights and fog machines running. Nikki Sixx plays guitar with his legs on fire.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- 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 Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsThe QuickColin CampsieGeorge McFarlaneThe Quick perform in the music video "Rhythm of the Jungle" from the album "Fascinating Rhythm" recorded for Epic Records. The music video features the duo at they walk through a smoke-filled alley. They are menaced by a group of women painted to look like animals.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorRob EpsteinJeffrey FriedmanStarsLinda RonstadtBonnie RaittDolly PartonWith one of the most memorably stunning voices that has ever hit the airwaves, Linda Ronstadt burst onto the 1960s folk rock music scene in her early twenties.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsTygers of Pan TangJon DeverillBrian DickTygers of Pan Tang performs in the music video "Love Potion No.9" from the album "The Cage" recorded for MCA Records. The music video features the band performing on a darkened set as he sits in front of a woman dressed like a judge. Clips feature Jon Deverill acquiring the love potion.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsB.E.F.Tina TurnerB.E.F. performs with. Tina Turner in the music video "Ball of Confusion" from the album "Music Of Quality and Distinction (Volume One)" recorded for Virgin Records. Tina Turner performs on a darken stage under colored lights. As she sings, the band plays around her.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorMeiert AvisStarsBonoAdam ClaytonThe EdgeA promotional video for U2's 1983 single "New Year's Day."MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorChris CrossMidge UreStarsUltravoxWarren CannChris CrossMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorTodd RundgrenStarsUtopiaRoger PowellTodd RundgrenUtopia performs in the music video "Feet Don't Fail Me Now" from the album "Utopia" recorded for Network Records and Epic Records. The band performs the song as they are dressed in oversized bug costumes including a bee, caterpillar, and a lady bug. The bugs walk through a home.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)