Esta pagina es mi mini MTV formula clasica. Aqui tengo videos que yo quisiera ver si yo fuera capaz de programar un playlist en el MTV de antaño. Algunos seran muy conocidos, otros bien oscuros. Primero veran un tesoro nacional de mi isla, Puerto Rico, los demas son solo relleno.
Que lo disfruten.
This section is my little Classic Formula MTV. Here you will see videos that I would have liked to see during the Good Ol' days of MTV. Some you will know and some will be very obscure. First, you will see one of Puerto Rico's national treasures, the rest is the foam inside the treasure box.
Have Fun.
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Some people were very brave just to put their faces on this videos, do not hold it against them.
"What hath MTV wrought?"
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Tres videos del Maestro Maso Rivera, el cual tuve la oportunidad de ver un show suyo (lleno total!) en Sevilla, España en la Expo 92. Todo el planeta tuvo sus ojos y oidos abiertos para recibir su regalo musical. Actualmente su musica es escuchada por El Todopoderoso.
Three videos by the Master of The puertorrican cuatro, Maso Rivera. I had the opportunity of enjoying his show in Spain at the Expo 92. The whole planet had his eyes and ears on this humble person to receive his musical gifts. Right now he plays exclusively for God.
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Hector Lavoe & Fania All Stars ( El Cantante de los Cantantes"The Singer of Singers" with the greatest Salsa group of all times inaugurating Puerto Rico's Roberto Clemente Coliseum in 1973. A nice piece of puertorrican music history. Was this guy full of charisma? Judge by yourselves.)- Mi Gente " My People"
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Jose Feliciano (one of the most known PuertoRicans in the world doing a cover of one of my favorites) Billie Jean
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Yes ( This reminds me of advice my grandmother used to give me...Love it) - Show Me
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Phil Collins ( the first video I saw of him as a solo artist...lots of good memories) You Can't Hurry Love
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Kansas ( a new interpretation of their anthem- like hit with the original violinist & an orchestra) Dust In The Wind
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Oh My Gosh! An E.L.O. Megamix??? yup. They suffered for their art...now it's your turn.
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Zucchero (One of Italy's international superstars. Too bad that our Island has not given a chance to listen to his music...check the extra dancers...)- Per Colpa Di Chi
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Zucchero- Balla (Baila Morena)
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One of the best collaborations of the 80's: Genesis and Benny Hill. The video: Anything She Does
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George Kranz (No 80's party was complete without this hit from Germany. If you loved to party you MUST have heard this a long time ago. Now, watch the video!)- Din Da Daa
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From Norway: Lasse Gjertsen! Editing genius.
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Michael Jackson (when he was black)- Billie Jean
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The Beatles (around 1968, a rare video for a rare song from the Yellow Submarine Soundtrack) Hey Bulldog
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Manuel (Loco) Valdez (mexican TV & movie star and little brother of German "Tin Tan" and Ramon "Don Ramon" A very off the wall comedian)- El Medico Brujo (Witch Doctor)
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Mexican geatest comedian, German "Tin Tan" Valdez, teaches students from an All Girl Scholl how to dance...sorry Spanish version only.
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Frank Zappa ( from a live performance at SNL)- I'm The Slime
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These videos are for my wife, the girl that saved my life. These videos are direct from the Flamingo Terrace Cinemas...she knows what I mean! Watch them, you might like them.
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Francesco Salvi ( Off the beat Italian Comedian that has mellowed out with the years even making serious roles in movies. This was a big hit in 1989)- Esatto
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The Monkees (video made in 1996 to celebrate their 30 years in show business.)- Circle Sky
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The Beatles (the second song made from 1970's home cassettes of John Lennon using his voice and piano while the others overdubbed their contributions in 1995)- Real Love
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George Harrison (singing the best religious hymn since the Canticle for Brother Sun) My Sweet Lord
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George Harrison (The Silent One doing one of my favorite songs, weird video though...)- Blow Away
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Tom Jones (One of 60's and 70's biggest stars, even Elvis wanted to record with him. Almost 70 years old and look at him...better voice and presence than 99% of modern "singers")- Sexbomb
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"Scatman" John Larkin (Stuttering jazz lounge singer turned international pop star basically overnight. The majority of his songs carried messages of improving humanity with love & understanding. Died in 1999 of cancer.)- Scatman's World
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Falco("aka Johann Holzel" was an Austrian singer considered the david Bowie of his country. This is his second and biggest international hit. Died in 1998 in an car accident in Dominican Republic, he had finished a record during those days.)- Rock Me Amadeus
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Yes (with almost the original players except the guitarist the group was supposed to be called Cinema until Jon Anderson decided to rejoin the group close to 1982. This video was made without computers and was one of the first that mede me kneel in front of the TV and scream I'm Not Worthy!)- Leave It
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Saga ( This video is from 1981, the birth of MTV. One of my favorite groups, their lead singer just retired after 30 years. Puerto Rico and Germany were their favorites places to play!)- On The Loose
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The Beatles (From Magical Mystery Tour 1967, goo goo ga joob, 'nuff said.)- I Am The Walrus
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Thomas Dolby(aka Thomas Morgan Robertson, took his name from guess what...Thanks to him we have the ability to put songs in our cell phones. Great English electronic musician.)- Hyperactive
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The Monkees( this song was a hit in the 60's and an even bigger hit in 1986, they even made a special remix only available in limited edition 45's)-Daydream Believer
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Shakin' Stevens (another talent lost in the midsts of Europe. A feverish Elvis admirer and part of the rock and roll revival of the 70's. After a long retirement he came back with an album last year)- This Ol' House
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Shakin' Stevens (Shaky with one you might have heard before...)- You Drive Me Crazy
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Supertramp & Alan Parsons Project ( the two groups that made me take a serious look at ballads in the early 80's) My Kind Of Lady, Don't Answer Me
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Rodney Dangerfield (One of the greatest one liner comedians ever. This video is a summary of the best jokes in his act.Video and record are very hard to find)- Rappin' Rodney
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This cartoon video is not safe for minors. I can't even put the title here...but worth it for a good laugh.
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A Swedish award winning video called "Music for one apartment and six drummers". Creativity at it's best. One of my all time favorite music videos.
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Queen (One of the greatest rock bands ever, their success cut short by Freddie Mercury's (Farookh Bulsara) in 1991. Great lyrics and video. Wait until the end)- The Miracle
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Roy Wood & Wizzard ( Roy Wood, the shy founder of The Move & ELO with one of his 1970's hits...try to make sense of this one) Are You Ready To Rock?
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Johann "Falco" Holzel ( here he is doing an European hit from the 90's, The translated name of the song is "Viennnesse Blood' something like "coming from Vienna")- Wienerblut
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The Beatles & the Monkees ( My favorite mash-up so far. Two groups, 8 good friends and a distorted mind that united them 40 years later)- Paperback Believer
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Queen (An emotional ending to a legendary band. the last video ever made by the original band and made weeks before Freddie mercury's death. He was carried to the sessions in a wheelchair but gave his all for the filming. AIDS does not choose between sex, money or lifestyle. The patients are people like you and me and therefore, Sons Of The All Mighty. Respect them and let them live their lives with dignity just like any other person be a Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, Atheist, etc.)- These Are The Days Of Our Lives
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