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Old 10-30-2007, 12:00 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default MTV VMA History of nominees and winners

Just thought I would post it for all those who are interested.

1984 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS:

*Video of the Year:
The Cars- "You Might Think"

other nominees:
Herbie Han**** - "Rockit"
Michael Jackson - "Thriller"
Billy Joel - "Uptown Girl"
Lionel Richie - "All Night Long (All Night)"

*Best Male Video:
David Bowie- "China Girl"

other nominees:
Herbie Han**** - "Rockit"
Michael Jackson - "Thriller"
Billy Joel - "Uptown Girl"
Lionel Richie - "All Night Long (All Night)"

*Best Female Video:
Cyndi Lauper- "Girls Just Want To Have Fun"

other nominees:
Pat Benatar - "Love Is A Battlefield"
Cyndi Lauper - "Time After Time"
Bette Midler - "Beast Of Burden"
Donna Summer - "She Works Hard For The Money"

*Best Group Video:
ZZ Top- "Legs"

other nominees:
Huey Lewis & The News - "Heart Of Rock & Roll"
The Police - "Every Breath You Take"
Van Halen - "Jump"
ZZ Top - "Sharp Dressed Man"

*Best New Artist:
Eurythmics- "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)

other nominees:
Cyndi Lauper - "Girls Just Want To Have Fun"
Cyndi Lauper - "Time After Time"
Madonna - "Borderline"
Wang Chang - "Dance Hall Days"

*Best Stage Performance:
Van Halen- "Jump"

other nominees:
David Bowie - "Modern Love"
Duran Duran - "The Reflex"
Bette Midler - "Beast Of Burden"
The Pretenders - "Middle Of The Road"

*Best Concept Video:
Herbie Han****- "Rockit"

other nominees:
The Cars - "You Might Think"
Michael Jackson - "Thriller"
Cyndi Lauper - "Girls Just Want To Have Fun"
Rolling Stones - "Undercover Of The Night

*Best Overall Performance:
Michael Jackson- "Thriller"

other nominees:
David Bowie - "China Girl"
Cyndi Lauper - "Girls Just Want To Have Fun"
The Police - "Every Breath You Take"
Van Halen - "Jump"

*Best Direction:
ZZ Top- "Sharped Dressed Man"

other nominees:
Bongos - "Numbers With Wings"
Ian Hunter - "All Of The Good Ones Are Taken"
Billy Idol - "Dancing With Myself"
Cyndi Lauper - "Time After Time"
Huey Lewis & The News - "I Want A New Drug"
The Police - "Every Breath You Take"
ZZ Top - "Gimme All Your Lovin'"

*Best Choreography:
Michael Jackson- "Thriller"

other nominees:
Toni Basil - "Over My Head"
Elton John - "I'm Still Standing"
Bette Midler - "Beast Of Burden"
Donna Summer - "She Works Hard For The Money"

*Best Special Effects:
Herbie Han****- "Rockit"

other nominees:
The Cars - "You Might Think"
Thomas Dolby - "Hyperactive"
Billy Idol - "Dancing With Myself"
Talking Heads - "Burning Down The House"

*Best Art Direction:
Herbie Han****- "Rockit"

other nominees:
The Cars - "You Might Think"
Billy Idol - "Dancing With Myself"
Queen - "Radio Ga-Ga"
The Police - "Every Breath You Take"

*Best Editing:
Herbie Han****- "Rockit"

other nominees:
Duran Duran - "The Reflex"
Billy Idol - "Eyes Without A Face"
Elton John - "I'm Still Standing"
ZZ Top - "Legs"
ZZ Top - "Sharp Dressed Man"

*Best Cinematography:
The Police- "Every Breath You Take"

other nominees:
David Bowie - "China Girl"
Billy Idol - "Eyes Without A Face"
Kiss - "All Hell's Breaking Loose"
John Cougar Mellencamp - "The Authority Song"
Stray Cats - "Sexy And 17"

Most Expirimental Video:
Herbie Han****- "Rockit"

other nominees:
The Cars - "You Might Think"
Thomas Dolby - "Hyperactive"
Alan Parson Project - "Don't Answer Me"
Neil Young - "Wonderin'"

Viewer's Choice:
Michael Jackson- "Thriller"

other nominees:
The Cars - "You Might Think"
Herbie Han**** - "Rockit"
Cyndi Lauper - "Girls Just Want To Have Fun"
The Police - "Every Breath You Take"
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