The Top 100 Videos of All Time

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This list, which has now grown to be an aggregate of 50 best-of lists, was the first best-of list posted on the DMDB Facebook page back on February 5, 2010.

1. Thriller: Michael Jackson (1984)

2. Take on Me: a-ha (1985)

3. Sledgehammer: Peter Gabriel (1987)

4. Smells Like Teen Spirit: Nirvana (1991)

5. Weapon of Choice: Fatboy Slim (2001)

6. Money for Nothing: Dire Straits (1985)

7. Sabotage: Beastie Boys (1994)

8. Like a Prayer: Madonna (1989)

9. Nothing Compares 2 U: Sinead O’Connor (1990)

10. Hurt: Johnny Cash (2003)

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11. Jeremy: Pearl Jam (1993)

12. November Rain: Guns N’ Roses (1992)

13. Vogue: Madonna (1990)

14. Billie Jean: Michael Jackson (1983)

15. Once in a Lifetime: Talking Heads (1981)

16. Tonight, Tonight: Smashing Pumpkins (1996)

17. Learn to Fly: Foo Fighters (1999)

18. Walk This Way: Run-D.M.C. with Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler & Joe Perry (1986)

19. Losing My Religion: R.E.M. (1991)

20. Addicted to Love: Robert Palmer (1986)

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21. Wicked Game: Chris Isaak (1991)

22. Virtual Insanity: Jamiroquai (1997)

23. Scream: Michael Jackson/Janet Jackson (1995)

24. Hungry Like the Wolf: Duran Duran (1982)

25. Beat It: Michael Jackson (1983)

26. Bohemian Rhapsody: Queen (1975)

27. Freak on a Leash: Korn (1999)

28. Girls Just Want to Have Fun: Cyndi Lauper (1983)

29. Every Breath You Take: The Police (1983)

30. Coffee + TV: Blur (1999)

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31. Rock-It: Herbie Hancock (1983)

32. Don’t Come Around Here No More: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers (1985)

33. Praise You: Fatboy Slim (1999)

34. Bastards of Young: The Replacements (1985)

35. Sweet Dreams Are Made of This: Eurythmics (1983)

36. Ray of Light: Madonna (1998)

37. One: Metallica (1989)

38. Closer: Nine Inch Nails (1994)

39. Baby One More Time: Britney Spears (1999)

40. You Might Think: The Cars (1984)

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41. True Faith: New Order (1987)

42. Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It): Beyoncé (2008)

43. Here It Goes Again: OK Go (2006)

44. Buddy Holly: Weezer (1995)

45. Girls on Film: Duran Duran (1981)

46. Ashes to Ashes: David Bowie (1980)

47. Video Killed the Radio Star: The Buggles (1979)

48. Janie’s Got a Gun: Aerosmith (1990)

49. Heart Shaped Box: Nirvana (1993)

50. Express Yourself: Madonna (1989)

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51. Hey Ya!: OutKast (2004)

52. Smack My Bitch Up: The Prodigy (1997)

53. Fell in Love with a Girl: The White Stripes (2002)

54. Freedom ’90: George Michael (1990)

55. Hot for Teacher: Van Halen (1984)

56. Just: Radiohead (1995)

57. Subterranean Homesick Blues: Bob Dylan (1967)

58. Ironic: Alanis Morissette (1996)

59. Waterfalls: TLC (1995)

60. Justify My Love: Madonna (1990)

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61. Without Me: Eminem (2002)

62. It’s Oh So Quiet: Bjork (1995)

63. The Boys of Summer: Don Henley (1984)

64. Black Hole Sun: Soundgarden (1994)

65. Everybody Hurts: R.E.M. (1993)

66. Right Now: Van Halen (1992)

67. Land of Confusion: Genesis (1986)

68. Been Caught Stealing: Jane’s Addiction (1990)

69. Dirrty: Christina Aguilera/Redman (2002)

70. Californication: Red Hot Chili Peppers (2000)

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71. Human Behaviour: Bjork (1993)

72. Love Will Never Do without You: Janet Jackson (1990)

73. Whip It: Devo (1980)

74. Missy Elliott: Get Ur Freak On (2001)

75. Big Me: Foo Fighters (1996)

76. Cry Me a River: Justin Timberlake (2003)

77. When Doves Cry: Prince (1984)

78. Material Girl: Madonna (1985)

79. California Love: 2pac & Dr. Dre (1996 – original version; also check out the remix)

80. Clint Eastwood: Gorillaz (2001)

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81. 1979: Smashing Pumpkins (1996)

82. We’re Not Gonna Take It: Twisted Sister (1984)

83. Cry: Godley & Creme (1985)

84. Enter Sandman: Metallica (1991)

85. Just a Gigolo/I Ain’t Got Nobody: David Lee Roth (1985)

86. Give It Away: Red Hot Chili Peppers (1991)

87. Rio: Duran Duran (1982)

88. White Wedding: Billy Idol (1982)

89. In Da Club: 50 Cent (2002)

90. This Note’s for You: Neil Young (1989)

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91. Bittersweet Symphony: The Verve (1997)

92. Doo Wop (That Thing): Lauryn Hill (1999)

93. Hello: Lionel Richie (1984)

94. Another Brick in the Wall Pt. II: Pink Floyd (1979)

95. Black or White: Michael Jackson (1991)

96. Rabbit in Your Headlights: U.N.K.L.E. (1998)

97. Need You Tonight/Mediate: INXS (1988)

98. Welcome to the Jungle: Guns N’ Roses (1987)

99. Legs: ZZ Top (1984)

100. I Want to Break Free: Queen (1984)

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Resources and Related Links:

• the first best-of list posted on the DMDB Facebook page back on February 5, 2010

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