Old Music Video 1980-1985

  • Video is in black and white. Camera is behind the couch and does not move the whole video. Guy puts a record on and sits down on the couch with his back to the camera. Guy smokes a cigarette for the duration of the music video and does not get back up. Was featured on either VH1/MTV as one of the 100 "coolest" videos ever. The artist was somewhat obscure. What is the name of this video?


  • You may be remembering "Bastards of Young," by The Replacements. You can watch the video on MTV's site (you have to watch a brief ad first): http://www.mtv.com/sitewide/apps/mediaplayer/index.jhtml?vid=9827&channelID=1&orgID=2&gateway=bands&paid=1056§ion_0=bands§ion_1=az§ion_2=replacements§ion_3=audvid.jhtml&refURL=/bands/az/replacements/audvid.jhtml Please let me know if this is the right video.


  • Have you had the time to view the video? The Replacements' "Bastards of Young" has appeared on many lists of top videos on MTV and VH1.


  • Just checking to see whether you'd viewed the video yet. I am reasonably certain that "Bastards of Young" is the video that you remember, but I'd like to be certain before posting an official answer.


  • Bravo. Sorry for the delay.


  • I'm glad to have been able to help you identify your video as "Bastards of Young," by The Replacements. I remembered having seen this on VH1 long ago, and your description rang a bell (or played a guitar) in my head. This has got to be one of the least expensive music videos ever produced. All they needed was a cheap home stereo, a couch, a guy, and a cigarette! Best regards, pinkfreud


  • In case you're interested in buying an audio recording of "Bastards of Young," plus many other songs by The Replacements, I highly recommend the collection "All for Nothing/Nothing for All": All for Nothing/Nothing for All http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000002NIU