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)