2007-01-17 12:12:23 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
That's what they said-and considering it was the first video to be played on MTV I guess they could be right!
2007-01-17 12:23:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Well, actually, MTV killed the careers of some less attractive/ not visually appealing radio stars.
But, on the flipside, video also brought to life the careers of Madonna, Cindy Lauper, Prince, and Michael Jackson's Beat It revived his career.... Remember all the Madonna wanna be's with crosses and bows in their hair (ugh!) or the Guys that wore only one white glove (I hope you're old enough to remember, I am :-)
Anyway, interesting question....and trying to get Video Killed the Radio Star out of my head is like trying to get rid of "It's a Small World". Thanks...
2007-01-17 20:23:04 · answer #2 · answered by Mary K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, definitely, I watched something on VH1 over Christmas about some female singers who were overweight. Their songs were hits, but when they did music video, they would not allow them to be in them. They got skinny substitutes.....Hello, i thought those videos were to be about the music. These poor ladies got screwed.
You are right. Some songs to lend themselves to video, some of the videos I have seen are awful...they are approaching pornography. I remember seeing the Lionel Ritchie video for Hooked on a Feeling, Dancing on the ceilin (I think that was the name of the song)...it was awesome, it enhanced the song. Other times I have seen video which were so awful, I no longer wanted to hear the song.
I want to hear listen to music for it's sound, not it's video adaptability.
2007-01-17 20:25:57 · answer #3 · answered by starting over 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes defenitely! Music is so bland now compared to the way it was back then. I am not just talking style either. These kids seem to get their fame handed to them if they catch a break and they are instant stars.
2007-01-17 20:17:15 · answer #4 · answered by Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did digital kill the video star?
2007-01-17 20:16:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Many talented musicians have "faces made for radio".
2007-01-17 20:17:31 · answer #6 · answered by caffeinatedmom2 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, according to MTV and The Buggles
2007-01-17 20:14:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, check out satellite radio
2007-01-17 20:16:15 · answer #8 · answered by Merrick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. even videos are taking over mp3 players now. Musics just isn't music now without a visual. It's sad.
2007-01-17 20:20:50 · answer #9 · answered by beautyzhername 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i don't know about the radio star....but it definitely killed the truly good music artists....looks shouldn't matter people.....it's about the music and the music only!
2007-01-17 20:16:21 · answer #10 · answered by Jenni 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋