10. Britney Spears, "I'm a Slave 4 U" (2001) Say what you will about Ms. Spears, this 2001 video is permanently filed away in the dirty minds of straight men the world over. Intended to shift Spears's image from girl-next-door to depraved, totally accessible sex symbol, it was an unarguable success on that front, if only for a while. |
9. B-52s, "Love Shack" (1989) If a better time was ever had in a music video, we don't know when it was. The unrestrained exuberance seen here is not something often found on MTV. Campy sexual energy made groovy by way of pure, delightful geeking out. |
8. George Michael, "Freedom! '90" (1984)
Linda Evangelista, Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, Tatjana Patitz and Christy Turlington are here to distract you from the fact that at no time does George Michael actually appear in this video (though a somewhat George Michael-ish looking double writhes in partial shadow). Michael's refusal to participate was part of a general rebellion at the time — he'd recently split from Wham!, and had had numerous conflicts with Sony Music over the production of his previous album, Listen Without Prejudice. |
7. Chris Isaak, "Wicked Game" (1989)
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6. Billy Idol, "Cradle of Love" (1990)
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5. Aerosmith, "Cryin'" (1993)
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4. Madonna, "Justify My Love" (1990)
Banned by MTV and defended by Madonna on Nightline, "Justify My Love" eventually became the #1 video single of all time. And though we have no idea what a "video single" is, this clip probably best represents the '80s Madonna: all melodrama and angst, rubbing and writhing on the floor in a fit of uncontrollable lust. It all seems a little silly until you notice you're completely aroused. |
3. Prince, "Little Red Corvette" (1983)
The split Prince does just before the two minute mark just might be the sexiest nanosecond in the history of the world. And we have it on good authority that Prince is pointing at you. Yes, you. |
2. J. Geils Band, "Centerfold" (1980)
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1. Robert Palmer, "Addicted To Love" (1985)
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