Michael Jackson Jr. and Christopher R. Wilson - Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater - photo by Sean Martin
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Michael Jackson Jr. - Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
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Year-End Poll #35: 1984
[Image description: a collage of photos of the 10 musicians and musical groups featured in this poll. In order from left to right, top to bottom: Prince, Tina Turner, Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson, Kenny Loggins, Phil Collins, Van Halen, Lionel Richie, Yes, Ray Parker Jr., Culture Club. End description]
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Now with the music video exploding in mainstream popularity, we're seeing more videos directly tied to movies (Footloose, Ghostbusters, Against All Odds, etc) and videos with more complex film-making techniques and even narratives (When Doves Cry, Say Say Say, Hello, Owner of a Lonely Heart, etc). It's hard not to focus on the videos, as they are incredibly memorable and so closely tied to the decade. Focusing on the music itself, this year marks the chart debut of many iconic musicians and movements, such as Prince, Madonna (her Like a Virgin VMAs performance aired this year), the continuing rise of new wave, and the beginning of glam metal reaching mainstream audiences.
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