Top 13 Music Videos of All Time

The best music videos of all time!

Music videos not only add something new to great songs, but also showcase an artist’s creativity and style. Although some videos are essentially just live performances, there are others that have turned the music video into an art form. Here is a list of the Top 13 music videos of all time.

13. Pink: Stupid Girls

Pink’s carefree criticism of, well, stupid girls, is extremely comedic as well as refreshing in this music video. Her over- the-top acting and subtle nudge-nudge media references are absolutely hilarious.

12. Fatboy Slim: Weapon of Choice

Featuring actor Christopher Walken's sweet moves, this gravity-defying video will make you want to get up and dance.

11. Eminem: Mockingbird

Eminem’s powerful song is set to the perfect backdrop in this music video, which is actually a collection of different home videos from his past. It gives the song a personal and chilling touch.

10. Beastie Boys: Sabotage

This action-packed music video has police chases and some great disguises. It’s a timeless video that truly reveals the fun and thrilling nature of the Beastie Boys and their music.

9. Panic! at the Disco: I write Sins Not Tragedies

This video is set in a strange circus-themed wedding and was Panic at the Disco’s first music video. It is an eerie yet entertaining feature that one can’t help but watch over and over again.

8. Kanye: Diamonds from Sierra Leone

Seeing Kanye use his music as a platform to showcase issues he is passionate about is awesome! This music video tells the story of the horrible working conditions in the diamond trade in Sierra Leone. It’s a touching video that is a far cry from the typical rap video full of champagne, cars and girls.

7. Run DMC & Aerosmith: Walk this Way

This interesting rap/rock collaboration from the ‘80s is the foundation for a great video. What begins as two bands rehearsing in neighbouring studios soon evolves into a creative alliance when Steven Tyler breaks through the walls and interrupts Run DMC. Seeing these two legendary bands battle and finally share a stage in a joint performance is different, and something that sets this great video apart!

6. Weezer: Pork and Beans

This Grammy-Award-winning music video is one that you will definitely be watching over and over again. It has guest appearances from a variety of YouTube stars, Kevin Federline and even 2007’s infamous Miss Teen South Carolina. From nunchucks demonstrations to Mentos and Diet Coke explosions, this video really has it all!

5. OK Go: Here it Goes Again

Also known as the treadmill video, Here it Goes Again is choreographed with the four band members of OK Go on eight treadmills. This man-versus-machine dance number is unique, creative and absolutely entertaining to watch.

4. Duran Duran: Hungry Like the Wolf

This video was shot in Sri Lanka and features the band running through village markets and tropical jungles chasing an exotic girl. Known for their over-the-top music videos, Duran Duran even won a Grammy award for this one back in 1984.

3. Madonna: Like A Prayer

Madonna is featured in her most controversial music video ever, which ended up being condemned by the Vatican for certain religious references. Regardless, this is a visually stunning and extremely creative video.

2. Beyoncé: Single Ladies

Like Kanye said, it really was one of the best videos of all time. Nuff said.

1. Michael Jackson: Thriller

Michael Jackson was one of the first artists to take a music video to this level. At a run time of approximately 13 minutes, Thriller is easily one of the best music videos of all time with its spooky sets, zombies and of course timeless dance moves.