Classic Video of the Week

You know, one of my dear friends (and fellow music freak) and I were sitting on my balcony listening to music a few weeks back, and as we shared memories of songs and albums, we also shared our collective memories of classic videos.

Videos were just a given back in the 80s. They existed for nearly every single song on the charts (and if there wasn't a video, it was duly noted), and they opened up impressionable young minds like mine into worlds where anything was possible (or at least any wardrobe arrangement was possible). So I'd like to share some of these great videos with you.

First up is the 1983 classic by British band Icicle Works, "Birds Fly (Whisper to a Scream)," which symbolizes everything I like about early 80s music. This was a fairly big hit, although I'm certain it didn't hit the top 10...but it was a stylish song, with fantastic chorus and jangly guitar (and a killer bass line). I remember it fondly and want to share it with you. Click on the album art above to watch "Birds Fly (Whisper to a Scream)."