MTV's Greatest Hits
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MTV's Greatest Hits was a programme that started in 1990 presented by Paul King
.
The main idea was to show all the greatest hits throughout 60s, 70s, 80s and even 90s.
The show was shown at 4pm and then repeated at 10pm CET.
In 1993, the programme was aired at 1pm and then at 8pm.
In the programme you could always find best videos from the likes of Madonna
, Prince
, Duran Duran
and more.
MTV's Greatest Hits gained in popularity throughout the years, but in July 1994 Paul King
said goodbye on the screen showing the very last video on the show: Michael Jackson
's Thriller
.
Paul King's infamous catch phrases were:
The last edition with Paul King was aired on 29 July 1994. He said: " I am pulling out some of those videos that I really do think deserve to be called great and classic."
His choices were:
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Paul King (musician, MJ)
Paul King is an Irish singer, musician, VJ, and TV presenter.-Biography:Paul King was born in Galway, Ireland, but moved to Coventry, England with his parents at a young age....
.
The main idea was to show all the greatest hits throughout 60s, 70s, 80s and even 90s.
The show was shown at 4pm and then repeated at 10pm CET.
In 1993, the programme was aired at 1pm and then at 8pm.
In the programme you could always find best videos from the likes of Madonna
Madonna (entertainer)
Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
, Prince
Prince (musician)
Prince Rogers Nelson , often known simply as Prince, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Prince has produced ten platinum albums and thirty Top 40 singles during his career. Prince founded his own recording studio and label; writing, self-producing and playing most, or all, of...
, Duran Duran
Duran Duran
Duran Duran are an English band, formed in Birmingham in 1978. They were one of the most successful bands of the 1980s and a leading band in the MTV-driven "Second British Invasion" of the United States...
and more.
MTV's Greatest Hits gained in popularity throughout the years, but in July 1994 Paul King
Paul King (musician, MJ)
Paul King is an Irish singer, musician, VJ, and TV presenter.-Biography:Paul King was born in Galway, Ireland, but moved to Coventry, England with his parents at a young age....
said goodbye on the screen showing the very last video on the show: Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
's Thriller
Thriller (music video)
Michael Jackson's Thriller is a 14-minute music video for the song of the same name released on December 2, 1983 and directed by John Landis, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Jackson....
.
Paul King's infamous catch phrases were:
- "... all the things that make you go jiggy-jiggy"
- "(It's official, there's no denying it), the weekend starts right now / is kicking in as far as we are concerned"
- "the show that hits the G-spot / the show with G-force (is coming your way)" (Greatest Hits)
- "... where your evening starts in the most positive of ways"
- "all hail and salutations"
- "Salutations to you, hail hail, all those thing that make you go jig-a-jig-a-jig".
- "what do you do, what do you say, [day] afternoon/evening (is) on your way"
- "It is my duty, nay my pleasure to announce that Greatest Hits is on the way"
- "I now leave you in the very capable hands of Ray CokesRay CokesRay Cokes is an English television presenter. His father was an officer in the Royal Navy, who was stationed at various navy bases around the world. At age 15 they permanently relocated back to the UK...
, guy with the jokes, host with the most (wanted crew)." - "... as once again from the archives we pull out videos from the likes of..."
- " (It's) déjà-vu, me and you, I am back, leader of the pack"
- "C'est moi, classic video guru, resident talking head and raider of the lost archives"
- "Hey hey hey, what can I say, it's (mid-day)."
The last edition with Paul King was aired on 29 July 1994. He said: " I am pulling out some of those videos that I really do think deserve to be called great and classic."
His choices were:
- Laid BackLaid BackLaid Back is a Danish Post-punk group formed in Copenhagen by John Guldberg and Tim Stahl in 1979...
- Bakerman - Talking HeadsTalking HeadsTalking Heads were an American New Wave and avant-garde band formed in 1975 in New York City and active until 1991. The band comprised David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Tina Weymouth and Jerry Harrison...
- Once In A LifetimeOnce in a Lifetime (Talking Heads song)"Once in a Lifetime" is a song by New Wave band Talking Heads, released as the first single from their fourth studio album Remain in Light. The song was written by David Byrne, Brian Eno, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison, and Tina Weymouth, and produced by Eno... - David BowieDavid BowieDavid Bowie is an English musician, actor, record producer and arranger. A major figure for over four decades in the world of popular music, Bowie is widely regarded as an innovator, particularly for his work in the 1970s...
- Ashes To AshesAshes to Ashes (David Bowie song)"Ashes to Ashes" is a single by David Bowie, released in 1980. It made #1 in the UK and was the first cut from the Scary Monsters album, also a #1 hit. As well as its musical qualities, it is noted for its innovative video, directed by Bowie and David Mallet... - The CureThe CureThe Cure are an English rock band formed in Crawley, West Sussex in 1976. The band has experienced several line-up changes, with frontman, vocalist, guitarist and principal songwriter Robert Smith being the only constant member...
- Close To Me - Depeche ModeDepeche ModeDepeche Mode are an English electronic music band formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex. The group's original line-up consisted of Dave Gahan , Martin Gore , Andy Fletcher and Vince Clarke...
- Enjoy The SilenceEnjoy the Silence"Enjoy the Silence" is Depeche Mode's twenty-fourth UK single, released on 16 January 1990, and the second single from the then upcoming album Violator.... - A HouseA HouseA House was an Irish band from the 1980s to the 1990s, recognized for the clever, "often bitter or irony laden lyrics of [frontman] Dave Couse ... bolstered by the [band's] seemingly effortless musicality". The single "Endless Art" is one of their best known charting successes. A House were managed...
- Endless ArtEndless Art"Endless Art" is a song by Irish indie rock band A House, released initially as the lead track on the "Bingo" EP , and then as a single from their 1991 album I Am the Greatest... - The TheThe TheThe The are an English musical and multimedia group that have been active in various forms since 1979, with singer/songwriter Matt Johnson being the only constant band member.-Early years :...
- Heartland - PrincePrince (musician)Prince Rogers Nelson , often known simply as Prince, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Prince has produced ten platinum albums and thirty Top 40 singles during his career. Prince founded his own recording studio and label; writing, self-producing and playing most, or all, of...
- I Wish U HeavenI Wish U Heaven"I Wish U Heaven" is a song by Prince, and the third single from his 1988 album, Lovesexy. It is a joyful, spiritual song with few lyrics, which runs 2:43. The 12" single is a substantially extended three-part suite which runs over ten minutes.... - Michael JacksonMichael JacksonMichael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
- ThrillerThriller (music video)Michael Jackson's Thriller is a 14-minute music video for the song of the same name released on December 2, 1983 and directed by John Landis, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Jackson....
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