What were the first 10 music videos on MTV?

First 25 Videos Played on MTV

• “Video Killed the Radio Star” by The Buggles.
• “You Better Run” by Pat Benatar.
• “She Won’t Dance With Me” by Rod Stewart.
• “You Better You Bet” by The Who.
• “Little Suzi’s on the Up” by Ph.
• “We Don’t Talk Anymore” by Cliff Richard.
• “Brass in Pocket” by The Pretenders.
• “Time Heals” by Todd Rundgren.

What was the first music video to be shown on that station?

Video Killed The Radio Star
Ironically enough, the first music video to launch on MTV was “Video Killed The Radio Star” from The Buggles.

What was the first black music video on MTV?

Billie Jean
The first video by a Black artist to receive heavy rotation on the network, “Billie Jean” opened up the door for other artists of color to be featured on MTV.

Was dire straits the first video on MTV?

The first video seen on MTV Europe, launched on 1 August 1987, was “Money for Nothing” by Dire Straits (UK), which topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 1985.

What was the second music video played on MTV?

You Better Run
List of first music videos aired on MTV

Number	Song	Artist
1	“Video Killed the Radio Star”	The Buggles
2	“You Better Run”	Pat Benatar
3	“She Won’t Dance With Me”	Rod Stewart
4	“You Better You Bet”	The Who

Which was the first hip hop video played on MTV?

In 1984, Run-D.M.C.’s “Rock Box” became the first rap video played on MTV (This fact is disputed by folks who ridiculously give that title to Blondie’s video for “Rapture”). From 1981 to 1984, MTV wrongfully ignored countless hip hop artists. Check out these ten important videos that were snubbed by the network.

What were the first three songs played on MTV?

List of first music videos aired on MTV

Number	Song	Artist
1	“Video Killed the Radio Star”	The Buggles
2	“You Better Run”	Pat Benatar
3	“She Won’t Dance With Me”	Rod Stewart
4	“You Better You Bet”	The Who