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Most who lived in the 80's remember the song of the same title however, few saw the video. I'm sure that many of the artists featured have looked back & said to themselves, "GOD, what the hell was i wearing/saying when they recorded that?!". The admirable efforts of producers Arthur Baker & Little Steven (of East Street Band fame) to get hordes of celebrity musicians together in one place at the same time comes across as a 1st year high school student's editing project. This is mostly because the footage used is from so many different sources (recording sessions/music video shoots/stock footage/etc.) & the whole thing is glossed over with a healthy helping of 80's cheese. WARNING! if you are at all allergic to pastel colours or bright flashing neon, avoid this video ! The highlight for me was seeing Miles Davis in a studio session, he was apparently living at his summer-home on Pluto at the time. Not only does he get a compliment from Bonnie Raitt, (who is obviously uncomfortable w/ his intoxication) he records his vocals while CHEWING GUM ! Other highlights, for me were RUN DMC, Herbie Hancock, Fat Boys, Bono (sporting a ridiculous mullet!), Kurtis BLOW, Afrika Bambaataa, & Jackson Browne (all cholo'ed out!). A classic 80's time-capsule.
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