History of the Music Video What is considered to be the first official music video and why is it different from what came before The first music video was “Stranger in Paradise by Tony Bennett” released in 1953. The videos were promotional little films designed to highlight the new talking pictures. Before The ‘First Music Video’ Television Shows Existed That Showed Bands And Artists Performing Their Songs; Name A UK And A US One And Say Why They Existed ? David Bowie Released A Music Video In 1980, It Used Ground-Breaking Special Effects - What Was The Song And What, Do You Think, Is This Song And Video About? The song was called “Ashes to Ashes” which costed him $250,000 being the most expensive video ever made. The song “Ashes to Ashes” can also mean dust to dust which means everything in life will one day some to an end. What Massive Event Took Place In 1981? On August 1, 1981 the now famous music television channel goes on the air for the first time ever, with their firs...