’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

Submitted by Babalou, iPod hater.

Oh, the time before iPods (and other mp3 players, of course)! I went through many generations of portable CD players, including one that looked a lot like the original Sony Discman (though it must have been a later model). Unfortunately (yes, I said it!), people don’t really listen to CDs anymore, and so these machines have become obsolete. Not to say that mp3 players don’t have their conveniences, but something must be said, I think, for listening to a whole CD all the way through, the way it was meant to be heard. Plus, you got to enjoy the artwork printed on the CD itself.

Good morning, dearest Winners. It’s Monday, which means “WTF” around these parts. Have a good nostalgic WTF you’d like to share? Leave a link the comments!

Submitted by Emily, who uses this as her workout video every morning.

I honestly have no words. For a person who is normally quite verbose in his writing, this is especially troubling. Just what is going on here? And why, despite feeling a little sick while watching it, can I not force myself to look away? Like a traffic accident or bad plastic surgery, you just can’t help but stare. I do apologize for any trauma caused. But if you want to experience a truly WTF moment, don’t skip this video!

“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

Submitted by Rosco R, Dead Boy.

Country. Bluegrass. Blues. Now you know, if you didn’t already, what CBGB stands for. (The OMFUG stands for Other Music For Uplifting Gormandizers.) Despite the acronym, CBGB, one of the most renowned music venues in the world, became THE stage to play for punk and rock bands in the ’70s. Bands like Blondie, Television, The Ramones, Patti Smith, Talking Heads, and so many more, built their followings playing the CBGB stage. Sadly, due to rent increases, the venue closed in 2006. Owner and founder Hilly Kristal passed away in 2007.