Ten Favorite Music Videos Directed by Steve Barron
(Many of the most memorable videos of the early MTV era were directed by this one guy. [Russell Mulcahy was responsible for quite a few of the others.] Here, in order of preference, are my ten favorites.)
Take On Me by a-ha (and here’s the sequel video: The Sun Always Shines on T.V.)
Billie Jean by Michael Jackson
Telefone (Long Distance Love Affair) by Sheena Easton
Rosanna by Toto
Money for Nothing by Dire Straits
Maid of Orleans by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
Don’t You Want Me by The Human League
Potential New Boyfriend by Dolly Parton
Pale Shelter by Tears for Fears
Steppin’ Out by Joe Jackson
— January 24, 2021