MTV Programming Week of 1983-08-03
A list featuring the programming rotations of MTV for the week of 08/03/1983. (Source: Billboard 1983-08-13, Pg. 24)
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- StarsThe Bouncing BallsSteve BrownJohn PerryMTV New Videos Added
- DirectorDon LettsStarsMartin BrileyMTV New Videos Added
- StarsJackson BrowneMTV New Videos Added
- 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 New Videos Added
- 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 New Videos Added
- DirectorDuncan GibbinsStarsChris BostockDave CollardJoBoxersMTV New Videos Added
- StarsEddie JobsonMTV New Videos Added
- DirectorDominic OrlandoStarsDan ShorPhil EhartJohn ElefanteMTV New Videos Added
- DirectorMartin KahanStarsPaul DeanMatt FrenetteDoug JohnsonMTV New Videos Added
- StarsMalcolm McLarenSecond single from the Malcolm McLaren debut album "Duck Rock". MacLaren sings while teen girls from American Double Dutch League perform in a school gymnasium.MTV New Videos Added
- 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 New Videos Added
- 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.MTV New Videos Added
- DirectorTim PopeStarsNeil YoungLarry ByromAnthony CrawfordMTV New Videos Added
- DirectorBrian GrantStarsAsiaGeoff DownesSteve HoweVideo promo for Asia: Don't Cry.MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorDavid MalletStarsDavid BowieGeeling ChingA promotional video for David Bowie's 1983 hit single "China Girl."MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- StarsDave EdmundsDave Edmunds performs in the music video "Slippin' Away" from the album "Information" recorded for Arista Records and Columbia Records. The music video opens with a racing car being towed through city streets. Dave Edmunds sings and plays guitar in a garage as a woman works on the car.MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorChris AshbrookJon RosemanDavid A. StewartStarsEurythmicsAnnie LennoxDavid A. StewartA music video for Eurythmics's song 'Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)'.MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorJeannette ObstojStarsCy CurninThe FixxJamie West-OramMTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorBrian GrantStarsThe FixxCy CurninRupert GreenallMTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorRussell MulcahyStarsElton JohnSandy StrallenBruno TonioliOfficial music video for "I'm Still Standing" by Elton John.MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorJeffrey HornadayStarsStevie NicksMusic video of Stevie Nicks's Stand Back which features her singing into a microphone in a dimly lit room.MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorAubrey PowellStorm ThorgersonStarsRobert PlantMTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorLol CremeGodley & CremeKevin GodleyStarsThe PoliceStewart CopelandStingA promotional video for The Police's 1983 hit single "Every Breath You Take."MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorAdrian LyneStarsJennifer BealsMichael SembelloThe official music video for Michael Sembello's song "Maniac" features clips from the film Flashdance, with Jennifer Beals, as, Alex working out.MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorSteve BarronStarsRod StewartMTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorIan LeechStarsAmelia KinkadeSlim Jim PhantomLee RockerMTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- StarsZebraGuy GelsoFelix HanemannMTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorTim NewmanStarsZZ TopDusty HillBilly GibbonsDirected by Tim Newman, the video features ZZ Top playing at a gas station, along with actor/model Peter Tramm playing a young gas station mechanic, and introduces classic ZZ elements such as the red "ZZ Eliminator Car," the "ZZ Keychain" and the "Three ZZ Girls" as heroines. It is the first of a ZZ Top music video series.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)
- DirectorSteve BarronStarsBryan AdamsMTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- StarsCharlieJohn AndersonTerry SlesserMTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- StarsMarshall CrenshawRobert CrenshawChris DonatoMTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorLuis AiraStarsEbn-OznCarole FrancisNed LibenMTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorMike BradyStarsA Flock of SeagullsFrank MaudsleyPaul ReynoldsMTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- StarsFun Boy ThreeLynval GoldingTerry HallMTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorMartin KahanStarsIan HunterMTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorChuck StatlerStarsDonnie IrisMTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorDavid MalletStarsJoan Jett & The BlackheartsJoan JettJoan Jett and the Blackhearts performs in the music video "Fake Friends" from the album "Album" recorded for Blackheart Records. The music video begins with a shot of the sky before Joan Jett appears. She sings with her band on a studio set decorated with triangles. Clips of people transforming into cardboard cutouts feature throughout.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 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 Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorJulien TempleStarsMick AvoryDave DaviesRay DaviesMTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorJoe DeaStarsKrokusMark KohlerSteve PaceKrokus performs in the music video "Eat the Rich" from the album "Headhunter" recorded for Arista Records. The music video begins with the band performing the song an a stone stage decorated with strange black sculptures. Women in town clothing dance while the crowd pump their fists.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 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 Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- StarsQuarterflashRindy RossOfficial music video for "Take Me to Heart" by Quarterflash.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- StarsRoman HollidayBrian BonhommeSimon CohenMTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorJulien TempleStarsRick BenickTim BerryRobert GillespieMTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- StarsJeffrey DanielHoward HewettShalamarMTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorBrian GrantStarsDonna SummerSally ClotworthyBruce SudanoMusic video for Donna Summer's song, She Works Hard for the Money.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 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 Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorClive RichardsonStarsRoland OrzabalCurt SmithTears for FearsOfficial music video for the single "Change" by Brit group Tears for Fears, from their debut "The Hurting". The duo Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal perform the song in great style with close-up shots from Smith while Orzabal keeps on a dancing on a fighting style.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)
- StarsJoe WalshMTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorLol CremeGodley & CremeKevin GodleyStarsClive GregsonChris ParksAny TroubleMTV Light Rotation (1-2 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 Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsBackseat SallyDave CohenGary CummingsMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorMark RezykaStarsLindsey BuckinghamLindsey Buckingham performs in the music video "Holiday Road" from the original motion picture soundtrack for Vacation (1983) recorded for Warner Brothers Records. Buckingham sings as he plays an office worker trapped in a harsh dystopian corporate setting.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsTony CareyMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorBruce GowersStarsCarlene CarterMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorZelda BarronStarsBoy GeorgeNaomi CampbellMikey CraigMusic video for "I'll Tumble 4 Ya" performed by Culture Club.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorJane BallardStarsCurvesKent BarbourTom BoxwellMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsDFX2David FarageDouglas FarageMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsDivinylsChristina AmphlettRick GrossmanDivinyls perform in the music video "Only Lonely" from the album "Desperate" recorded for Chrysalis Records. The music video features the band performing the song on a darkened set with an aqua background under mild lighting. Christina Amphlett sings while the band plays around her.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsDave EdmundsMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsElectric Light OrchestraJeff LynneMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsEspionageChazz CoghlanGordon GoodwinMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorPhilip DaveyStarsLita FordNeil MerryweatherDusty WatsonLita Ford performs in the music video "Out for Blood" from the album "Out for Blood" recorded for Mercury Records. The music video begins with Lita Ford walking through a forest with her guitar. A man is abducted and thrown into a hearse. Lita Ford walks through a hospital and performs on an industrial set with her band.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorMarcelo AncianoStarsPeter GabrielMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsEddy GrantMusic video of the Eddy Grant's hit, from his fifth studio album, "Killer on the Rampage". Grant sings on the beach, buried in the sand and sit down floating on a platform.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsI-TenTom KellyBilly SteinbergMTV 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)
- StarsKissing the PinkPeter BarnettStevie CusackMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsKixJimmy ChalfantBrad DivensKix performs in the music video "Cool Kids" from the album "Cool Kids" recorded for Atlantic Records. The music video opens with shots of the band walking down the sidewalk and singing. Steve Whiteman sings in an alley with the rest of the band around him.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsJabba's Palace BandMichele GruskaMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorEd StasiumStarsThe Little GirlsKip BrownJeff FairMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorChris GabrinStarsMike BarsonMark BedfordChris ForemanMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorTim PopeStarsStephen GeorgeMinistryVideo promo for Ministry: Revenge.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorSimon MilneStarsPete ByrneRob FisherNaked EyesMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorFrancis DeliaStarsThe PlimsoulsPeter CaseEddie MunozMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsThe PolecatsPhil BloombergBoz BoorerMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsRed RockersJohn Thomas GriffithDarren HillRed Rockers performs in the music video "Good As Gold" from the album "Good as Gold" recorded for Columbia Records and 415 Records. The music video opens with the band dressed as cowboys on horses. They arrive in a desert bar where they poker and flirt with women.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsRubber RodeoDoug AllenBarc HolmesMTV Light Rotation (1-2 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 Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsShooting StarVan McLainSteve ThomasMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorDoug DowdleStarsRick SpringfieldOfficial music video for "Human Touch" by Rick Springfield.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 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 Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsToto CoeloLacey BondLindsey DanversToto Coelo perform in the music video "I Eat Cannibals" from the album "Man o' War" recorded for Powderworks Records. The music video opens with the women walking through white posters where their images are projected. The group sing and dance in front of a green colored wall.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsAstroJim BrownAli CampbellMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorKen WalzStarsThe WaitressesChris ButlerPatty DonahueThe Waitresses perform in the music video "Make the Weather" from the album "Bruiseology" recorded for Polydor Records. The music video opens with the turning on of a mixing board and a preparation of instruments. The band performs in front of a brick wall. I man spies on a working people with a video machine transforming them into happier people.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorDror SorefStars'Weird Al' YankovicSteve JayElliott ScottMusic video for Weird Al Yankovic's 1983 song "I Love Rocky Road" in which a leather coated Weird Al appears in an ice cream shop to sing about how much he loves rocky road to "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" by Joan Jett and The Blackhearts.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorMike BradyStarsGeorge MichaelAndrew RidgeleyAnthony SouterMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)