’80s Music Video Thursday returns, and it will return next week. Leave suggestions in the comments after you’ve taken some time to view these fascinating relics.

“Spirit in the Sky” by Doctor & The Medics, submitted by QuoteMan.

You see, the singer is climbing up…to the sky…where the spirit is. So dense with opaque symbolism!!!

“Little China Girl” by David Bowie, submitted by Peter Griffin.

Though elements of this video are quite cheesy, the repeating 360-degree pan around the kissing couple, during which the shot slowly turns from sepia to full color is pretty cool. The video was widely banned, but fared well on MTV; it won the first ever Best Male Video award.

“It’s My Life” by Talk Talk, submitted by bdwilcox.

It is a sad fact that if you took a poll today, most people would identify this song as a No Doubt single. But the original reigns supreme. And the video, in all of its wild kingdom glory, is pretty neat, too.

“The Last in Line” by Dio, submitted by CosmykDolfyn.

Well, I certainly am not looking forward to taking the elevator down when I leave from work tonight. Thanks, Dio! Not!

A few more from the past:
’80s Music Video Thursday For Tender
’80s Music Video Thursday: Yeah, We Really Want To
’80s Music Video Thursday: It Will Compute

“Do You Really Want to Hurt Me” by Culture Club, submitted by CosmykDolfyn:

Yes, we really want to hurt you if you don’t tell us WHAT IN THE WORLD YOU ARE DOING!?!

Essential cheesy ’80s listening. Watching it, however, it a horse of another color.

“Walking on Sunshine” by Katrina and the Waves, submitted by QuoteMan.

The happiest song ever recorded. Kind of makes you want to fling yourself off a building, am I right?

“Super Trouper” by ABBA.

Mamma mia! It’s ABBA! Superb ’80s hair, a very special Christmas sweater, and a seizure-causing light show. Oh, ABBA, you always come through!

“Do You Compute” by Donnie Iris, submitted by CosmykDolfyn:

Remember when all computers were new and exciting, and everything began (obviously) referencing computer technology? Donnie Iris was no different.

Nice hair, nice glasses, nice teeth, nice overall style. The ladies must have gone gaga for Mr. Iris.

“Kokomo” by The Beach Boys, submitted by GoodGrief and Quoteman.

This video features John Stamos. What else is there to say, really? Well, I guess I could add that it also features some horseback riding on the beach. Holla!!!

“The Passenger” by Siouxsie and the Banshees.

Siouxsie covering Iggy Pop. Can’t go wrong. Many of you may recognize the melody, as this song (most commonly Iggy Pop’s version) has been used in a plethora of advertisements and movie trailers. If you don’t care for the song, you can at least admire the eyeshadow.

A few more from the past:
’80s Music Video Thursday: ’80s Movie Edition
’80s Music Video Thursday: Crazy Car Drivin’ Homo sapiens
’80s Music Video Thursday: The Future is Here

Happy ’80s Music Video Thursday! Today we take our lesson from the chapter “Songs From ’80s Movies.” Oh, there are some classics. I really, really wanted to post Bette Midler’s “Wind Beneath My Wings”—best karaoke song ever!—but, unfortunately, I couldn’t find a good version on the interwebs. What’s your favorite ’80s movie anthem? And, as always, please leave suggestions for more ’80s music videos in the comments.

“Against All Odds” by Phil Collins, from the movie Against All Odds. Submitted by QuoteMan:

Phil Colins?! MOVIE SONG?!?! I can already smell the 80’s on this one!

Yeah, I smell it, too. Smells a little like…musty old tears. How many crying scenes are in this movie?!

“Take My Breath Away” by Berlin, from the movie Top Gun.

Place your bets: How many weddings across the globe have played this song during the traditional first dance? Just be thankful I didn’t post the Jessica Simpson remake.

“Footloose” by Kenny Loggins, from the movie Footloose.

My Sunday shoes are officially kicked off, and…I actually don’t know any of the other lyrics. That’s not gonna stop me from dancing!

A few more from the past:
’80s Music Video Thursday: Crazy Car Drivin’ Homo sapiens
’80s Music Video Thursday: The Future is Here
Do They Know It’s ’80s Music Video Thursday?

Is it Thursday already?! Good thing, because that means today is—say it with me!—’80s Music Video Thursday! Please feel free to make suggestions for next week’s edition in the comments

“Homosapien” by Pete Shelley, submitted by MaryIn Boise:

I remember seeing this goofy video when I was a kid and really wishing I could have that computer in the background.

My subtext detector is going off…

“Cars” by Gary Numan, also submitted by Maryln Boise.

Some pretty snazzy special effects and tons of guyliner. Sounds like ’80s Music Video Thursday to me!

“She Drives Me Crazy” by Fine Young Cannibals.

I apologize for the falsetto. But the pillow outfit is pretty darn cool. Ultimately, I’d just like to say “You’re welcome,” because I know, 12 hours from now, this song will still be stuck in your head.

A few more from the past:
’80s Music Video Thursday: The Future is Here
Do They Know It’s ’80s Music Video Thursday?
’80s Music Video Thursday: Y Kant Bananarama Rap?