270K views · 8.9K reactions | Eddie Murphy hosted the 1985 MTV Video...

Please stand clear of the doors. Transmission: Blue 📺 #FYCTV In 1985, Fine Young Cannibals released ‘Blue’ as their second ever single. Written by band members Roland Gift, Andy Cox, and David Steele, it narrowly missed out on the Top 40, peaking at #41 in their native Britain and cracking the US Dance Club Chart Top 10 at #9. The song's lyrics are often interpreted as a commentary on political and social issues, in reference the policies of the Margaret Thatcher era. Streaming now on the Londo

Duran Duran (2nd Annual MTV Video Music Awards 1985) #DD #DuranDuran #SimonLeBon #JohnTaylor #JT #MrJ #JohnnyAngel #JohnnyLove #BassGod #PlayTheFuckingBassJohn #NickRhodes #RogerTaylor #AndyTaylor #DomBrown #WarrenCuccurullo #AnnaRoss #RachaelOConnor #SimonWillescroft #AndyHamilton by @duranie_r.y.u.s | Duran Duranies

2.3M views · 148 reactions | The Red Hot Chili Peppers released their self-titled debut album 35 years ago. In the band's honor, we’re throwing it back to our 1984 interview where Anthony Kiedis talked about his crazed chemistry with Flea… who told us not to buy their album.  | MTV News | Facebook

66K views · 3.4K reactions | #OnThisDay Sept 14, #1984 the first "MTV Video Music Awards" was aired. The show was hosted by Dan Aykroyd & Bette Midler at the Radio City Music Hall in NY. | Back to 80s | Facebook

148K views · 3.3K reactions | How ZZ Top Conquered MTV | History Hits | Facebook

Retro Rewind TV: The Top Hits From This Week 40 Years Ago! Nov 11-17, 1985! 🔥🔥Here Are The Billboard Top 10 Songs From Nov 11-17, 1985!🔥🔥 10: LAY YOUR HANDS ON ME - THOMPSON TWINS 09: BE NEAR ME - ABC 08: NEVER - HEART 07: BROKEN WINGS - MR. MISTER 06: SEPERATE LIVES - PHIL COLLINS AND MARILYN MARTIN 05: PART-TIME LOVER - STEVIE WONDER 04: HEAD OVER HEELS - TEARS FOR FEARS 03: MIAMI VICE THEME - JAN HAMMER 02: YOU BELONG TO THE CITY - GLENN FREY 01: WE BUILT THIS CITY - STARSHIP 🛑 Now, a co