Please stand clear of the doors. Transmission: Blue 📺 #FYCTV In 1985, Fine Young Cannibals released ‘Blue’ as their second ever single. Written by band members Roland Gift, Andy Cox, and David Steele, it narrowly missed out on the Top 40, peaking at #41 in their native Britain and cracking the US Dance Club Chart Top 10 at #9. The song's lyrics are often interpreted as a commentary on political and social issues, in reference the policies of the Margaret Thatcher era. Streaming now on the Londo

48K views · 2.1K reactions | Duran Duran (2nd Annual MTV Video Music Awards 1985) #DD #DuranDuran #SimonLeBon #JohnTaylor #JT #MrJ #JohnnyAngel #JohnnyLove #BassGod #PlayTheFuckingBassJohn #NickRhodes #RogerTaylor #AndyTaylor #DomBrown #WarrenCuccurullo #AnnaRoss #RachaelOConnor #SimonWillescroft #AndyHamilton by @duranie_r.y.u.s | Duran Duranies | Facebook

4.4K views · 5.3K reactions | Madonna. 1985. Presenting with Huey Lewis at the 1985 American Music Awards. Feels like yesterday. More than ever, I want my MTV. #80s #1980s #80smusic #nostalgia #genx #generationx #iwannagoback #genxjono | John Kotrides | Facebook

1.4M views · 211 reactions | In celebration of Black Music Month, we're honoring the legendary Prince. Back in 1985, he spoke with us about being fearless and remaining true to himself. | MTV News | Facebook

Retro Rewind TV: The Top Hits From This Week 40 Years Ago! Oct 7-13, 1985! 🔥🔥Here Are The Billboard Top 10 Songs From Oct 7-13, 1985!🔥🔥 10: Dress You Up - Madonna 09: Miami Vice Theme - Jan Hammer 08: Cherish - Kool & The Gang 07: Dancing In The Street - David Bowie & Mick Jagger 06: Lonely Ol' Night - John Mellencamp 05: Part-Time Lover - Stevie Wonder 04: Saving All My Love For You - Whitney Houston 03: Take On Me - a-ha 02: Money For Nothing - Dire Straits 01: Oh Sheila - Ready For The Wo

52K views · 519 reactions | Join us every Saturday @ 12:00 for the most explosive music chart show. SA Hits Countdown is bringing you the best Top 10 tracks of the week. Tune into MTV Base, DStv Channel 322. | MTV Base South | Facebook

1.5K views · 19 reactions | Fifteen years ago today, Queens of the Stone Age dropped 'Lullabies to Paralyze', their fourth studio album. the project featured hits like "Little Sister", "Burn the Witch", and "In My head". They spoke to us in 2005 about starting the album in darkness and "[reaching] for the light," and painting a picture with their music. | MTV News | Facebook