Music videos back in the 90's were a big deal that music labels and record companies spent millions of dollars just for the release of a single. Sometimes, a new album of an artist would only release at least 2 to 3 music videos until the album sells a triple platinum or perhaps a million copies. Nowadays, it is a different story. The quality of music videos back then were similar to what millennials enjoy these days when they watch K-Pop music videos. Most music videos made during the 90's has story and plot, sometimes the artists were acting, and most specially, there were ridiculously unnecessary dancing that need not to be there especially when the song itself is a love song. Below are some of my favorite music video love songs from different artists in the 90's that has what was already mentioned. Enjoy!
10. "I'll Be There For You" by Solid Harmonie
This four-member girl group from the 90's (which I cannot recognize their names until now) became popular with this (I think) one-hit wonder single. I remember my classmates used to dance with this girl group whenever they saw this music video on MTV or Channel V. The song is about a girl's motivation to stay with the man she loves. Or maybe I'm wrong. Watch the music video now and see for yourself!
9. "What Good is A Heart" by Code Red
Released in 1999, "What Good Is A Heart" remains one of my favorite songs from the boyband, Code Red. Forget about the crappy dance steps as they sing the chorus part, this song is about a man's struggle to win the heart of the woman she loves. Again, forget about the dance part! Hahaha!
8. "Quit Playing Games (with My Heart)" by Backstreet Boys
When this song by the famous BSB was released way back in 1996, the rumor about BSB member Nick Carter being a lesbian who has done a gender reassignment to become a male person was dropped and eventually put down the drain as well when he was drenched in the rain in see-through shirt. This song is so hit back then not because of the sexy, wet look dance steps, but because BSB rocks!
7. "No Scrubs" by TLC
Who could not forget the legendary girl group TLC composed of T-Boz, Left-Eye, and Chilli as they make awesome and unforgettable music? Released in 1999, "No Scrubs" has become a hit single to girls who has a boyfriend for a... well... scrub! In this music video, we can see a Zumba-like performance shot entirely in a closed studio/soundstage.
6. "One For Sorrow" by STEPS
British coed band Steps was formed to give songs with... yes... you guessed it right! Steps! Dance steps in particular. But of course, with this list, Steps are not the only band group who specialized dancing while singing. Released in 1998, "One For Sorrow" is the follow up hit single to their debut single "Last Thing On My Mind" which music video also has dance steps.
5. "Heartbreaker" by Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey's attempt to dance while singing turned out to be a bit awkward for all MC fans out there when the music video was released. The diva is known to sing melodies and love songs and do a whistling tune once in a while, but she doing a dance step gave mixed emotions during that time. But she survived it anyway... in here, Mariah Carey offered something new.
4. "As Long As You Love Me" by Backstreet Boys
Perhaps, this is one of BSB's most popular music videos they have ever made with similar unnecessary dance steps, also with the likes "I Want It That Way". When this music video was released in 1997, girls screaming their hearts out were literally dropped their jaws because of the crisp details of the music video and the technology used during that time, which was really awesome! In here, BSB also used props while dancing.
3. "Waterfalls" by TLC
This is TLC's second entry on the list, and yes... you can't blame me. They have unnecessary dance steps included in the music video. "Waterfalls" was TLC's biggest hit ever. The song is so good, it is still significant until this day. Just to listen to its lyrics and soothing music and watch the music video as well and you'll know what I mean. The bouncing dance steps during the chorus made the video, well, complicated. I can't seem to find words.
2. "Tearin' Up My Heart" by *NSYNC
When it comes to a sing and dance boyband, *NSYNC is never far behind BSB. One of the first singles released by *NSYNC way back in 1997 is "Tearin' Up My Heart" equipped with difficult dance steps that will make you literally gasp for air. The dancing and singing boyband has always been their found genre that most boyband groups nowadays still look up to them, and yes, even Korean boybands!
1. "Sometimes" by Britney Spears
But lo and behold! BSB and *NSYNC's power are no match to the "pre-colonial" sing and dance diva that was and always been Britney Spears when it comes to releasing music videos. However, one music video love song released by Britney Spears surely made it on our list. "Sometimes" is a good song with a ridiculous unnecessary dance steps in it. It's about a girl's dilemma about his crush or man of her dreams. But the worst part came when they danced... especially forming a heart towards the end of the video. But in reality, this Britney Song will make the most of your LSS.
So there. I hope you do like my list and spending at least 30 minutes of your time reading this. Do you have another music video on your mind with similar ridiculously unnecessary dance steps? Kind to share it to the comments section below so that we can include them here! Enjoy!
No comments:
Post a Comment