Music videos were only 3 years old in 1984 which was launched by MTV. Michael Jackson perfected the medium as his videos rotated on MTV plus VH1 many times over. Remember, cable TV was just growing back then. VHS tapes kick started & home viewing out-grossed ($$) the box office receipts for current films. We just couldn't wait for movies to come to video tape. Rentals were huge business with "Blockbuster" which has now closed its' doors. VHS tapes of movies cost between $22 & $40.
The night-time soaps were huge on TV with "Dallas", "Knots Landing" & "Falcon Crest." "Dynasty" came in as the number #1 show in 1984. And there were so many soaps that failed throughout the 1980's.
The "Purple Rain" film catapulted Prince into super stardom with his rock musical. I saw that film way too many times. I used to wear the Prince pants that were buttoned up on the side's. Plus, the boots. Thank God that I didn't have the hair, but I did copy the lead singer's haircut from "The Thompson Twins." Those photos will never see the light of day. I can't forget "Break Dancing." It was huge back then. Films were made & the only thing good was the dancing. The big hair both on men & women, plus the bright clothes were just awful. You can find them on YouTube. It was 1984.
I had 3 favorite songs from 1984 that I recorded to cassette tape from the radio. Hah! They were, "When Dove's Cry" (Prince), "Missing You" (John Waite) & "Hold Me Now" (The Thompson Twins).
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