270K views · 8.9K reactions | Eddie Murphy hosted the 1985 MTV Video...

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

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

7.9K views · 39 reactions | EVE's album 'Scorpion' is 20 years old! In honor of #Scorpion20, we're throwing it back to 2001 when she told us how Q-Tip gave her the idea for the name, and how it speaks to who she is. 廬 ♏ | MTV News | Facebook

3LW's debut album just turned 20-years-old! Back in 2001, Adrienne Eliza Houghton, Naturi Naughton and Kiely Williams spoke with us about their debut single “No More (Baby I’ma Do Right)” and why it represented who they are as a group. | MTV News

28K views · 55 reactions | Jennifer Lopez released her self-titled sophomore album 20 years ago this month! Back in 2001, she told us how "Ain't It Funny" was inspired by her movie 'The Wedding Planner.' Even if it didn't make the final cut, it's still a bop.  | MTV News | Facebook

52K views · 516 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

Retro Rewind TV: The Top Hits From This Week 40 Years Ago! Nov 11-17, 1985! 🔥🔥Here Are The Billboard Top 10 Songs From Nov 11-17, 1985!🔥🔥 10: LAY YOUR HANDS ON ME - THOMPSON TWINS 09: BE NEAR ME - ABC 08: NEVER - HEART 07: BROKEN WINGS - MR. MISTER 06: SEPERATE LIVES - PHIL COLLINS AND MARILYN MARTIN 05: PART-TIME LOVER - STEVIE WONDER 04: HEAD OVER HEELS - TEARS FOR FEARS 03: MIAMI VICE THEME - JAN HAMMER 02: YOU BELONG TO THE CITY - GLENN FREY 01: WE BUILT THIS CITY - STARSHIP 🛑 Now, a co