MTV Programming Week of 1983-09-07
A list featuring the programming rotations of MTV for the week of 09/07/1983. (Source: Billboard 1983-09-17, Pg. 33)
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- DirectorDavid HoganStarsJoey Harris & The SpeedstersBruce DonnellyJoey HarrisNew Videos Added
- DirectorMark RezykaStarsMark AndesDenny CarmassiHeartNew Videos Added
- StarsKagney & The Dirty RatsJerry BlazeCliff LilesNew Videos Added
- DirectorRichard ElfmanStarsOingo BoingoSteve BartekDanny ElfmanNew Videos Added
- StarsRoman HollidayBrian BonhommeSimon CohenNew Videos Added
- StarsTim Scott McConnellNew Videos Added
- DirectorSteve BarronStarsRoland OrzabalCurt SmithTears for FearsOfficial music video for "Pale Shelter " by Tears for Fears.New Videos Added
- DirectorBrian GrantStarsAsiaGeoff DownesSteve HoweVideo promo for Asia: Don't Cry.MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- StarsAsiaGeoff DownesSteve HoweMTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- StarsJackson BrowneMTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorDavid MalletStarsDef LeppardRick AllenStephen ClarkDef Leppard performs in the music video "Foolin'" from the album "Pyromania" recorded for Mercury and Vertigo Records. The music video begins with a woman playing the harp while she is surrounded by fire. Joe Elliott sings as he is chained to a metal triangle. The band performs on a concert stage.MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorJeannette ObstojStarsCy CurninThe FixxJamie West-OramMTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorTobe HooperStarsBilly IdolPromotional music video for "Dancing with Myself" by Billy Idol.MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorJay DubinJon SmallStarsRodney DangerfieldBilly JoelWill JordanThe music video for Billy Joel's 1983 hit "Tell Her About It," presented as an appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show"MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorDominic OrlandoStarsDan ShorPhil EhartJohn ElefanteMTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorMartin KahanStarsPaul DeanMatt FrenetteDoug JohnsonMTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorTim PopeStarsMen Without HatsIvan DoroschukLouise CourtThe music video for "The Safety Dance" by Men Without Hats, featuring an English folk revival setting.MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- StarsThe Moody BluesGraeme EdgeJustin HaywardMTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorAubrey PowellStorm ThorgersonStarsRobert PlantMTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- StarsQuarterflashRindy RossOfficial music video for "Take Me to Heart" by Quarterflash.MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorStorm ThorgersonStarsRitchie BlackmoreChuck BurgiRoger GloverRainbow performs in the music video "Street of Dreams " from the album "Bent Out of Shape" recorded for Polydor and Mercury Records. The music video opens on a hypnotist using a watch to hypnotize man. He appears near a reservoir where he sees a woman kidnapped. The band performs in a white room and in front of electric boxes.MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- StarsBob Seger & The Silver Bullet BandChris CampbellCraig FrostMTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorBrian GrantStarsDonna SummerSally ClotworthyBruce SudanoMusic video for Donna Summer's song, She Works Hard for the Money.MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorIan LeechStarsAmelia KinkadeSlim Jim PhantomLee RockerMTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorDavid ByrneStarsDavid ByrneJames DietzJean Marie EvansA promotional video of Talking Heads performing their hit Burning Down The House, with surreal imagery inserted.MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorTim NewmanStarsDanièle ArnaudFrank BeardBilly GibbonsZZ Top performs in the music video "Sharp Dressed Man" from the album "Eliminator" recorded for Warner Brothers Records. The video opens on the ZZ Top Eliminator car as it drives through the streets. A man in his apartment gets dressed in a fancy suit before leaving for his job as a valet. A group of women exit the Eliminator car and take him for a night out on the town.MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- StarsThe AlarmEddie MacdonaldMike PetersMTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- StarsThe AnimalsEric BurdonChas ChandlerMTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorMick HaggertyC.D. TaylorStarsThe B-52'sKate PiersonFred SchneiderOfficial music video for the single "Legal Tender" performed by The B-52's and released on their album "Whammy!". Lead singers Kate Pierson and Cindy Wilson perform the song while wearing countless colorful wigs. The other three members appear in brief shots as well.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorMick HaggertyC.D. TaylorStarsThe B-52'sKate PiersonFred SchneiderMTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- StarsCharlieJohn AndersonTerry SlesserMTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorRob QuartlyStarsAndy CurranCarl DixonConey HatchMTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorDon LettsStarsElvis CostelloClaudia FontaineSteve NieveThe music video for Elvis Costello and the Attractions' "Everyday I Write The Book." The band performs the song intermingled with scenes of a bored Princess Diana watching old movies and paying no attention to Prince Charles' actions.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorZelda BarronStarsBoy GeorgeNaomi CampbellMikey CraigMusic video for "I'll Tumble 4 Ya" performed by Culture Club.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- StarsDioJimmy BainVivian CampbellDio performs in the music video "Rainbow in the Dark" from the album "Holy Diver" recorded for Vertigo Records. The music video begins in London with a man following a woman throughout the city. Ronnie James Dio sings as he stands on the rooftop of London buildings. Members of the band scare the man away from the woman.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorLuis AiraStarsEbn-OznCarole FrancisNed LibenMTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- StarsDave EdmundsMTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorMike BradyStarsEurythmicsAnnie LennoxDavid A. StewartOfficial music video for "Love Is a Stranger" by Eurythmics.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- StarsMick Fleetwood's ZooMick FleetwoodMTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorDavid MalletStarsJoan Jett & The BlackheartsJoan JettJoan Jett and the Blackhearts performs in the music video "Everyday People" from the album "Album" recorded for Blackheart Records. The music video begins images of Joan Jett buying a newspaper on the street. She and the band perform the song on a studio set decorated with gates and torches. Clips of Jett going through her morning play throughout.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorDavid MalletStarsJoan Jett & The BlackheartsJoan JettJoan Jett and the Blackhearts performs in the music video "The French Song" from the album "Album" recorded for Blackheart Records. The music video begins Joan Jett standing in front of a large fan and singing with the camera focusing on her lips. The band plays as Jett walks through a crowded street singing and later rolls around on a bed.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorJessica ScottStarsJonathan CainJourneySteve PerryMusic video by Journey performing "After the Fall".MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorJulien TempleStarsMick AvoryDave DaviesRay DaviesMTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- StarsGreg HamColin HayMen at WorkVideo promo for Men at Work's "Dr. Heckyll and Mr. Jive".MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorSimon MilneStarsPete ByrneRob FisherNaked EyesMTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorMark RezykaStarsQuiet RiotFrankie BanaliCarlos CavazoQuiet Riot performs in the music video "Cum on Feel the Noize" from the album "Metal Health" recorded for Pasha Records. The music video opens with a young man waking up and clicking his stereo. As he sits in bed, his room starts to shake and his stereo begins to grow. The band perform on stage for an enthusiastic crowd.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorPeter SinclairStarsPeter Schilling2nd music video for the single "Major Tom (Coming Home)" by Peter Schilling. This is the English version of the song and it presents images of Schilling performing the song while NASA and outer space archive images are put together to fit with the song imagery.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- StarsJeffrey DanielHoward HewettShalamarMTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorRussell MulcahyStarsTony HadleyJohn KeebleGary KempMusic video of Spandau Ballet performing "True".MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorDoug DowdleStarsRick SpringfieldOfficial music video for "Human Touch" by Rick Springfield.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- StarsFrank StalloneFrank Stallone performs in the music video "Far from Over" from the original motion picture soundtrack for the film Staying Alive (1983) recorded for RSO and Polydor Records. Frank Stallone sings on a studio stage as he wears a leather jacket and plays guitar. Clips from the film play throughout.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorRussell MulcahyStarsBonnie TylerBonnie Tyler's official music video for 'Total Eclipse Of The Heart'.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorTim PopeStarsNeil YoungLarry ByromAnthony CrawfordMTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorMike BradyStarsA Flock of SeagullsLarry FrielFrank MaudsleyMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsAdrenalinMarc GilbertMichael HaggertyMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsAxeBobby BarthWayne HanerMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsAztec CameraRoddy FrameMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsPeter BaumannMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorLindsey ClennellStarsBig CountryStuart AdamsonMark BrzezickiBig Country performs in the music video "In a Big Country" from the album "The Crossing" recorded for Mercury Records. The music video features the band scouring the countryside as they are trying to track down an unspecified treasure. They are constantly beaten to the punch by a woman is appears to be a rival treasure-hunter. Clips of the band on stage play throughout.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsThe Bouncing BallsSteve BrownJohn PerryMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsJim CapaldiMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsCobraJack HolderJimi JamisonMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsCee FarrowMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsFastwayFast Eddie ClarkeDave KingMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsTim FinnMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsThe FleshtonesBill MilhizerJan Marek PakulskiMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsGrand AllianceRoye AlbrightonBrendan DayMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorLol CremeGodley & CremeKevin GodleyStarsHerbie HancockRobots and sculptures move in time to the music as Herbie Hancock is seen on a television set playing a keyboard. Features bird sculptures, mannequins, dancing pants, robot legs and more.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsHelixBrent DoernerPaul HackmanHelix performs in the music video "Heavy Metal Love" from the album "No Rest for the Wicked" recorded for Capitol Records. The music video begins with shots of of the band performing in front of lights on a dark and steamy set. Brian Vollmer sings while the band plays. A muscular woman features throughout.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorBrian DuffyStarsIan BurdenJo CallisJoanne CatherallMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorScott HicksStarsGarry BeersAndrew FarrissJon FarrissMusic video for INXS' "To Look at You" from the album Shabooh Shoobah.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorDavid MalletStarsIron MaidenBruce DickinsonSteve HarrisIron Maiden performs in the music video "The Trooper" from the album "Piece of Mind" recorded for EMI Records. The music video begins with black and white archival footage of a military cavalry charge against a fortified position. The band performs onstage surrounded by smoke and flashing lights.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorDuncan GibbinsStarsChris BostockDave CollardJoBoxersMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorLol CremeGodley & CremeKevin GodleyStarsElton JohnPromo video for "Kiss the Bride", a 1983 single by Elton John from the album Too Low for Zero.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorSimon MilneStarsSteve AskewNick BeggsKajagoogooMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsKissing the PinkPeter BarnettStevie CusackMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorEd StasiumStarsThe Little GirlsKip BrownJeff FairMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsNils LofgrenMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsEric Martin BandTom DukeDavid JacobsonMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsMinor DetailConal KearneyJohn HughesMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsGary MyrickMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsGraham ParkerMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorFrancis DeliaStarsThe PlimsoulsPeter CaseEddie MunozMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsLynn GoldsmithMeat LoafMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorArthur PiersonStarsR.E.M.Bill BerryPeter BuckMusic video of alternative rock pioneers R.E.M. performing "Radio Free Europe".MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorFrancis DeliaStarsDee Dee RamoneJoey RamoneJohnny RamoneMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorMark RezykaStarsDanny SpanosMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsMichael Stanley BandMichael StanleyMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsJohn BlancoJohn Di GaudioEd GagliardiMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorBrian GrantStarsRod Stewart
- DirectorJean-Pierre BerckmansStarsTaco OckerseMusic Video for "Puttin' on the Ritz" by Taco.
- DirectorArthur EllisStarsTwisted SisterJay Jay FrenchMark MendozaTwisted Sister performs in the music video "You Can't Stop Rock 'n' Roll" from the album "You Can't Stop Rock 'n' Roll" recorded for Atlantic Records. The music video begins with the band setting up on the outskirts of town in a field. A group of of two men from the 'taste squad' appear and pursue the band.
- DirectorDoug MartinStarsViolent FemmesVictor DelorenzoGordon Gano
- StarsMari Wilson