I’ve become somewhat fluent in YouTube this past year, and in light of that newfound proficiency, I’d like to share some joy with all of you.
We’ve all seen our share of kooky music videos that don’t match the lyrics, and I’m sure some have wondered, what the heck is the point of this? Well, what if the lyrics actually matched the video? That, my friends, is the premise of the literal music video. The original trendsetter was the A-ha video for “Take on Me,” which, knowing my penchant for all music from the decade of my birth, I fell in love with. Allow me to share:
You’re welcome.
But wait! The trend has reached other 80’s classics, such as this singalong classic from Bonnie Tyler:
And last, but certainly not least, my favorite 80’s karaoke band had to make an appearance. This one is also my personal favorite:
I now return you to your regularly scheduled Thursday.
