The First 25 Videos played on MTV…

The Buggles – Video Killed The Radio Star

Pat Benatar – You Better Run

Rod Stewart – She Won’t Dance With MeĀ 

The Who – You Better You Bet

Ph.D – Little Suzi’s On The Up

Cliff Richard – We Don’t Talk Anymore

Pretenders – Brass In Pocket

Todd Rundgren – Time Heals

REO Speedwagon – Take It on the Run.

Styx – 1981 – AD 1928 | Rockin’ The Paradise

Robin Lane & The Chartbusters-When Things Go Wrong

Split Enz – History Never Repeats

38 Special – Hold On Loosely

April Wine – Just Between You and Me

Rod Stewart – Sailing

Iron Maiden – Iron Maiden

REO Speedwagon – Keep on Loving You

Michael Johnson – Bluer than blue

Pretenders – Message Of Love

Lee Ritenour ~ Mr. Briefcase

The Cars – Double Life

Phil Collins – In The Air Tonight

Robert Palmer – Looking For Clues

Shoes – Too Late

Stevie Nicks – Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around

Black Betty

Ledbelly – Black Betty

James “Iron Head” Baker – Black Betty

Tom Jones – Black Betty

Spiderbait – Black Betty

Ministry – Black Betty

The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Black Betty

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – Black Betty

Larkin Poe – Black Betty

Ram Jam – Black Betty

Dr John plays on these tunes…

Aretha Franklin – Spanish Harlem

Dr. John played piano on Aretha Franklin’s hit song “Spanish Harlem,” which was released in 1971. The song was a cover of the Ben E. King classic and reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Dr. John’s distinctive piano playing can be heard throughout the song, adding a New Orleans flavor to the soulful track.

Rolling Stones – Let it Loose

Dr. John played keyboards on several Rolling Stones tracks. One of the most well-known collaborations between Dr. John and the Rolling Stones is the song “Let It Loose” from their 1972 album “Exile on Main St.” Dr. John’s distinctive piano playing can be heard prominently on the track, which has been described as a soulful, gospel-infused ballad.

Sonny and Cher – The Beat Goes On

Dr. John played on several Sonny and Cher recordings during the 1960s, including their hit song “The Beat Goes On” from 1967. He played piano on the track, which features a distinctive, upbeat melody and has been described as a classic of the era.