-Elton John decided to not continue appearing in his music videos, Robert Downey Jr lip syncs in one continuous take. At the time, Downey was openly struggling with drug addiction.
Talking Heads 'Once In A Lifetime', 1981
-The lead singer moves around in the video, it's been described as an abstract art piece and has been displayed as contemporary art in the MoMA.
Sid Vicious 'My Way', 1979
-This video shows punk icon Sid Vicious performing a cover of Frank Sinatra's 'My Way' in an alternative style. Vicious is shown to be performing in front of an audience of white, middle class men. The actual video was filmed in an empty cinema in a two hour slot. The directer wanted to retain the 'punk essence' of Vicious' performance by not taking so many takes.
Johnny Cash 'Hurt'
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