Iconic Music Videos That Defined The Past Few Decades

“Everybody Hurts” by R.E.M. (2009)

If you’re not absolutely miserable after watching the 2009 video for R.E.M.’s 1992 hit “Everybody Hurts”, you have no soul. Directed by Jake Scott, son of Ridley Scott, this devastating music video pays tribute to Fellini’s 8 ½. The video won four VMAs in 1994, proving that people really do feel better when they come together in collective solace.

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The More You Know

  • Barry Manilow didn't write his hit song "I Write the Songs."
  • Eric Clapton wrote “Layla” with the intention to steal George Harrison’s wife.
  • After Kurt Cobain passed away, Dave Grohl almost joined Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers after they played together on Saturday Night Live.
  • With a net worth of 1.3 billion dollars, Paul McCartney is the wealthiest musician in the world.
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