Submitted by Stephen G, who will be returning shortly.

Everyone together — awkwardly bounce to the beat! Just hope no one at the middle school dance calls you out for singing “return of the man,” instead of “return of the mack.”

“Hello” by Lionel Richie, submitted by Bergalert, the one you’re looking for.

A sculpting scene to rival “Ghost.” Except he’s a creepy stalker.

“Strange Animal” by Gowan, submitted by CosmykDolfyn, who clubs the music like a caveman.

Um, does anyone else feel like these guys were just fucking around in their basement with some hunting gear?

“Run Runaway” by Slade, submitted by bdwilcox, who has his brother to thank for his hearing loss.

In honor of my brother who loved Slade and tortured me with their album “Keep Your Hands off my Power Supply”

’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