Top 20 Insanely Expensive Music Videos

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    These music videos broke the bank! For this list, we'll be ranking the most bougie video clips from around the world that cost the prettiest of pennies. Our countdown includes Missy Elliot, TLC, Michael Jackson, Madonna, and more! Do you have a favorite big budget music video? Let us know in the comments!
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  • @WatchMojo
    @WatchMojo  3 роки тому +56

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  • @RemiXRemi_
    @RemiXRemi_ 3 роки тому +582

    Michael Jackson made the greatest most iconic music videos; music videos were once used as a promotional tool with no production then Thriller changed that trend.

    • @GarryLarryBarry
      @GarryLarryBarry 3 роки тому +6

      Also liked males that were not old enough.

    • @kershabeaver3312
      @kershabeaver3312 3 роки тому +22

      No matter what they can't take away his influence on music.

    • @RemiXRemi_
      @RemiXRemi_ 3 роки тому +53

      @@GarryLarryBarry your conspiracy has been proven completely false. He was unanimously vindicated on 14 counts, investigated by dozens of agencies including over 20 service areas of the FBI & CPS who all found 0 incriminating evidence even after interviewing hundreds of kids, taping his phones/ computers and having over 70 policemen do multiple surprise raids on his homes. The 4 accusers also have hundreds of provable lies, timeline inconsistencies and contradictions

    • @GarryLarryBarry
      @GarryLarryBarry 3 роки тому +2

      @@RemiXRemi_ Wow, that's quite a response.

    • @RemiXRemi_
      @RemiXRemi_ 3 роки тому +25

      @@GarryLarryBarry oh there's a lot more to say about how pathetic & embarrassing these allegations are...

  • @jakeanderson9893
    @jakeanderson9893 3 роки тому +105

    I will never forget black or white as a kid. The face changes were the best. Rip MJ

  • @VampireFan-rf5kb
    @VampireFan-rf5kb 3 роки тому +159

    Michael Jackson had played a huge role in music videos, especially Thriller, Black or White, and Scream.

    • @superomegaprimemk2
      @superomegaprimemk2 3 роки тому +21

      He truly earned the title of: King of Pop, despite things that went on around him some of his tracks still hold important messages today, Black or White is one of those tracks, it's sad the way he died thou, the world has become a colder and more lonely place without him! RIP MJ

    • @user-kj1pq6zh3x
      @user-kj1pq6zh3x 2 роки тому +6

      + Smooth Criminal & Remember the Time

  • @DelosFive
    @DelosFive 3 роки тому +238

    We not gonna mention MJ’s Bad was directed by MARTIN SCORSESE???

    • @vishaldev1646
      @vishaldev1646 3 роки тому +5

      beat me to it

    • @JibsMotoVlog
      @JibsMotoVlog 3 роки тому +12

      Or even the morphing face on Black or White???

    • @Killua_Morales
      @Killua_Morales 3 роки тому +1

      THANK YOU!!!

    • @gdogg123uran
      @gdogg123uran 3 роки тому

      It was #8

    • @DelosFive
      @DelosFive 3 роки тому +3

      @@gdogg123uran you missed the point. They didn’t mention Martin Scorsese

  • @michellekennedy4426
    @michellekennedy4426 3 роки тому +65

    Can't believe Watchmojo didn't mention the unbelievable synchronised dancing in the Scream vidoe,whatever about the cost,Janet and Michael dancing together side by side,absolutly phenomenal.

    • @justice7450
      @justice7450 2 роки тому +7

      And the fact that Bad was directed by Martin Scorsese.

  • @irina1296
    @irina1296 3 роки тому +212

    Madonna, Janet Jackson and Michael Jackson made amazing and really iconic music videos. Not to mention impactful. Modern-day young artists can only dream about it. I expected to see some Aerosmith, Jennifer Lopez, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Toni Braxton videos here. Their videos look expensive too

  • @bryanalstoncoxing
    @bryanalstoncoxing 3 роки тому +213

    Michael and Janet are the most iconic siblings in music history

    • @ethanang3527
      @ethanang3527 2 роки тому +7

      Jackson family, Including Jackson 5, Rebbie, 3T, Jermaine and of course Michael and Janet are the core of the music and inspired many future artists. That is why they are called the royal family of pop music. All of them thanks to Joe and Katherine made HIStory not only with Black music, but also to all kinds of music and genre. No white or any music can surpass the Jackson family has ever done in the music industry.

  • @Blazer9970
    @Blazer9970 3 роки тому +248

    I'm a simple man. I see Michael Jackson, i click.

  • @brandonbarnswell8059
    @brandonbarnswell8059 3 роки тому +77

    Janet is so underrated. Glad to see her so many times on this list. Iconic.

    • @blurdreamer
      @blurdreamer 3 роки тому +6

      Janet is not underrated, please. multiple No.1, sold millions of album, tour sold out and you call her underrated?

    • @brandonbarnswell8059
      @brandonbarnswell8059 3 роки тому +9

      @@blurdreamer Check the definition of underrated. She doesn’t get nearly enough recognition for the work she has done or for the path she carved for the Britney’s and Beyoncé’s. Especially after the Superbowl incident.

    • @miloseviczarko45
      @miloseviczarko45 2 роки тому +2

      ​@@brandonbarnswell8059 Britney, Beyonce and Rihanna were all influenced by Janet. But too bad that most of the people around my age barely know who Janet is, even if they know Janet, they only know her as Michael's sister. And for that Superbowl incident, it was just disrespectful to blacklist her and almost ruin her career.

    • @brandonbarnswell8059
      @brandonbarnswell8059 2 роки тому

      @@miloseviczarko45 it’s such a shame seriously. But that will never take away the accomplishments

  • @anasmalik9141
    @anasmalik9141 3 роки тому +112

    Michael and Janet rules the list❤️

  • @jeremyherberich2087
    @jeremyherberich2087 3 роки тому +135

    Damn the Jacksons went all out for their music vids fr

    • @jojojoma3026
      @jojojoma3026 3 роки тому +18

      MTV would never have been popular if it wasn't for Michael's videos; he defined the channel

    • @duncan3998
      @duncan3998 3 роки тому +6

      Damn shame he only has 2 music vids of the invincible era. Totally wanted to see Biggie and him from Unbreakable

    • @jordanlandfair9068
      @jordanlandfair9068 3 роки тому +1

      @@jojojoma3026 him and prince and Madonna

    • @jojojoma3026
      @jojojoma3026 3 роки тому +4

      @@jordanlandfair9068 They did their part, too, but it's true, a new Michael Jackson video was always an event and everyone I knew would tune in

    • @jordanlandfair9068
      @jordanlandfair9068 3 роки тому

      @@jojojoma3026 ok I know why are you telling me this?

  • @dashiajames1882
    @dashiajames1882 3 роки тому +153

    I literally thought Remember the Time was gonna be up here. All those dancers, props, costumes, sound effects & more..!!

    • @sugreev2001
      @sugreev2001 3 роки тому +17

      Same here. Plus it had superstars like Eddie Murphy, Iman and Michael Johnson.

    • @tintu2476
      @tintu2476 3 роки тому +14

      Remember the time's music video & choreography still holds up to this day & continues to Influence new performers. Like Lil Nas X's BET performance was inspired by Remember the time.

    • @SIRENHEAD05
      @SIRENHEAD05 3 роки тому +2

      been listenin to it again for the past few days lol

    • @keatonwiththatheatson
      @keatonwiththatheatson 3 роки тому +2

      And the late, great John Singleton directed the video.

    • @keatonwiththatheatson
      @keatonwiththatheatson 3 роки тому +2

      With “Boyz N The Hood,” Singleton became a record-holder at age 24 when he became the youngest ever nominee for a Best Director Oscar.

  • @twist58
    @twist58 3 роки тому +23

    Michael Jackson didn’t just perform with his music and dance, but he always thought outside the box on how it should be played out in his short films (he disliked calling them “music videos”), so several of them he did in the 90s were cutting edge of either CGI or blended with practical effects.

  • @cakes3958
    @cakes3958 3 роки тому +189

    There will never again be a force as strong as the Jackson dynasty.

    • @BoomerCosmo
      @BoomerCosmo 3 роки тому +1

      Great profile pic! Favorite episode!

  • @BurrShotHam711Jenna
    @BurrShotHam711Jenna 3 роки тому +79

    no surprise that Michael's Scream music video is #1

  • @justice7450
    @justice7450 2 роки тому +96

    Michael Jackson not only formed and changed the muisc industry, but also changed our lives. Noboby more influencial than him. Being above all a very kind man.

    • @oliviajohnjohnolivia8142
      @oliviajohnjohnolivia8142 Рік тому +2

      The Beatles Elvis.Stevie Wonder.Prince.Quincy Jones,Jimmy Hendricks,Duke Ellington.

    • @mariiii_13
      @mariiii_13 Рік тому +1

      @@oliviajohnjohnolivia8142 What about them...?

    • @lambdalambdalambda257
      @lambdalambdalambda257 Рік тому +1

      Let's not forget all of the lives of those lucky little boys at Neverland.

    • @justice7450
      @justice7450 Рік тому +2

      @@lambdalambdalambda257 What boys? Give me names and the story. Were they at Neverland?

    • @lambdalambdalambda257
      @lambdalambdalambda257 Рік тому

      @@justice7450 In 1994 Jackson paid a civil court settlement of $23 million to the Chandler family after allegedly molesting their 13 year old son Jordan Chandler. In 1996, he paid a private settlement of $2 million to the family of Jason Francia after allegedly molesting him when he was 11. His sister La Toya Jackson has said he's a pedophile. He's also admitted to sleeping with little boys in his bed at Neverland Ranch.

  • @ashleyking3385
    @ashleyking3385 2 роки тому +34

    MJ was my first love. My mom likes to tell the story of me being 2yrs old running through the living room playing when I stopped dead in my tracks and sat down in front of TV to watch the entire 2hr series that was on.
    Black and White has always been one of my favorite songs of all time.

  • @jameszhang9835
    @jameszhang9835 3 роки тому +29

    I really do feel like Michael Jackson’s Ghost should be number 1, with a budget of literally 15 million USD, the longest and the most expensive music video to make. So I’m really surprised how it isn’t on the chart. Few people might have think that it is a movie instead of a music video, but I guess its fine since it was literally 40 minutes.

    • @MonaLisaFire
      @MonaLisaFire 2 роки тому

      I've never even heard of that

    • @zyoteesunuwar4825
      @zyoteesunuwar4825 2 роки тому +5

      Probably cuz Ghost is a more of a mini movie than a music video. That video is like 35 min long.

  • @starrsmith3810
    @starrsmith3810 3 роки тому +67

    I just knew Scream was gonna be added lol

    • @zeffmalchazeen3429
      @zeffmalchazeen3429 3 роки тому +1

      mtv did a similar vid back then, scream was number 1. Heck the jackson's does not thrift any music vids

  • @sugreev2001
    @sugreev2001 3 роки тому +79

    Anyone who grew up in the 80’s and 90’s vividly remembers the hype every MJ music video would bring.

  • @cchild12789
    @cchild12789 3 роки тому +33

    We ALL know that Scream is number 1. That is STILL the MOST expensive video ever made! And of course the Jackson siblings have to take that cake! Michael & Janet all day!

  • @mithrandhananjayan5709
    @mithrandhananjayan5709 3 роки тому +343

    RIP Michael Jackson, Legend

  • @morbiddawg
    @morbiddawg 3 роки тому +14

    Scream was one of the best MVs during the 90s. Loved it!

  • @its_me_rj
    @its_me_rj 3 роки тому +44

    Michael Jackson - The King of Pop.

    • @duncan3998
      @duncan3998 3 роки тому +1

      Guns N' Roses - The King of Hard Rock.

    • @gtx-808
      @gtx-808 2 роки тому +3

      @@duncan3998 axl rose was a bigger diva than Janet Jackson or Michael put together 😂

  • @mats6022
    @mats6022 3 роки тому +63

    he's not Jacko he's Jackson

    • @soriellover1728
      @soriellover1728 3 роки тому +5

      I was going to comment something like that, too. Rebecca called him Jacko, & that's a very insulting name people called him. Then again, she probably didn't know it was.

    • @mitchellbanks34
      @mitchellbanks34 3 роки тому +5

      ...And she’s not “Baby” she’s Janet. Ms. Jackson If Ya Nasty!

    • @duncan3998
      @duncan3998 3 роки тому +1

      Either she forgot or she did that shit on purpose.

    • @soriellover1728
      @soriellover1728 3 роки тому

      @@duncan3998 Maybe.

    • @RoyalRoses
      @RoyalRoses 3 роки тому +3

      Jacko is what they called toy monkeys in the mid 1900s. That's why the media gave the Jacksons the nickname Jacko(s) and Wacko Jacko(s). Its extremely racist, derogatory and disrespectful. What if his children heard that?? Their hearts would be crushed. He hated that name and expressed it multiple times, I can't believe they would do it without a second thought. Absolutely mind blowing. Your comments is actually a direct quote from Michael, which I'm sure you know but just incase others didn't!!

  • @shaheerbaig7816
    @shaheerbaig7816 3 роки тому +182

    WatchMojo should bring back those timestamps in descriptions.

    • @jojojoma3026
      @jojojoma3026 3 роки тому +2

      yeah but then you wouldn't have the joy of slogging through the whole video!

    • @GilgameshD20
      @GilgameshD20 3 роки тому +1

      @@jojojoma3026 no cuz not all of us has the time too or don't even want to bother with it we just want to see what's the top three

    • @iceleb452
      @iceleb452 3 роки тому

      Agree!

    • @michaelb9537
      @michaelb9537 3 роки тому +1

      I miss when Rebecca was only a voice that was heard and not seen.

    • @damyronobannon8332
      @damyronobannon8332 3 роки тому +1

      Im literally looking through the comments for one now lolz. Tryna get some shit on Spotify to game to on my PS4!

  • @vanityplates3125
    @vanityplates3125 3 роки тому +22

    I'm about to age myself with this, but ah well. I remember when Michael Jackson's videos aired on TV. It was an event. It would usually be a Friday night and everyone would wait all week. We'd pop a blank tape in our VCR and record that shit!! I miss the good ole days.
    And I mean they aired on ABC, NBC, CBS. It was a serious event. It was so good.

    • @fagout100
      @fagout100 3 роки тому +4

      yes it was.

    • @michaelb9537
      @michaelb9537 3 роки тому +4

      It would literally be covered on multiple slots of the evening news. “Upcoming music video..” “behind the scenes/making of” “reactions to music video”.

    • @vanityplates3125
      @vanityplates3125 3 роки тому +2

      @@michaelb9537 yeah it was. I remember it like it was yesterday.

    • @SexyButCurious
      @SexyButCurious 3 роки тому +3

      So for me it was born when bad came out so for me when he came up with his 90s videos that was epic expecially remember when scream came out and I remember it being the summer and I stayed up late to watch it

    • @vanityplates3125
      @vanityplates3125 3 роки тому +1

      @@SexyButCurious Scream was one of the best videos ever. Even to this day. And the song is amazing. I remember when it came out too. Epic.

  • @tintu2476
    @tintu2476 3 роки тому +71

    No single Artist has shaped, innovated or *defined* the medium of "music video" more than Michael Jackson. The popularity of MTV itself was rocketed into the stratosphere because of Michael's videos. MJ's music videos also have some of the best & most influential choreographed dance routines of all time.
    Michael Jackson is the most important visual artist in music history and is the ultimate music video pioneer, who pushed the envelope & continues to Influence videos today.

    • @nathanieljohnson5908
      @nathanieljohnson5908 3 роки тому +5

      Yet Madonna was named the greatest music video artist of all time by billboard. MJ probably is the most important visual artist in music history since he did pioneer it but ultimately, Madonna is just as good if not a better music video artist than MJ.

    • @justice7450
      @justice7450 2 роки тому +5

      Well said. MJ is the force.

    • @kirosasher
      @kirosasher 2 роки тому +3

      Madonna doesn't compare even a fraction to Michael 😂 her voice literally makes me want to commit suicide. Sounds like a Sims character

    • @nathanieljohnson5908
      @nathanieljohnson5908 2 роки тому +1

      @@kirosasher You can have your faves and be biased all you want but we're talking about facts here. But it's ironic you say that considering MJ has one of the most annoying voices in the history of music. Even Britney spears has a better voice 😂

    • @margecalac6868
      @margecalac6868 2 роки тому +1

      @@nathanieljohnson5908 wellll… we all have our own opinions and biases 😂

  • @davaotripsters
    @davaotripsters 3 роки тому +11

    9:50
    The fight scene for Mariah Carey's Heartbreaker is choreographed by Jackie Chan. Inspired from Bruce Lee's last film, Enter the Dragon (1973) (the movie where Jackie Chan's henchmen character fighting with Mr. Lee) and some of Jackie Chan films. Both Jackie Chan, Mariah Carey and Michael Jackson are working on Rush Hour series especially in 1998 film where a little girl, Soo Yang sang the Carey's song, Fantasy and Chris Tucker sings Michael Jackson songs including Don't Stop 'Till Get Enough from Rush Hour 2.

  • @rogueprince1341
    @rogueprince1341 3 роки тому +31

    Michael Jackson's video are the best music videos ever made. The aren't just music videos the are tiny 3/4 minute movies.

  • @artisthonyajta
    @artisthonyajta 3 роки тому +122

    Janet has so many entries on here, she’s the queen

    • @JB-pl1iu
      @JB-pl1iu 3 роки тому +7

      Really? Because Madonna is in the Guinness Book of World Records as the best selling female of all time and the top grossing female touring act of all time.

    • @christiannielsen2326
      @christiannielsen2326 3 роки тому +11

      @@JB-pl1iu that literally doesnt justify someone for their artistix value

    • @jdailey01230
      @jdailey01230 3 роки тому +4

      Nah she just “accessed” the Jackson family assets most.

    • @artisthonyajta
      @artisthonyajta 3 роки тому +5

      @@JB-pl1iu what did anything I say have to do with Madonna, they are both legends and there can be multiple queens.

    • @artisthonyajta
      @artisthonyajta 3 роки тому +4

      @@jdailey01230 or maybe she’s simply just the queen lol

  • @DominickRuocco
    @DominickRuocco 3 роки тому +21

    Madonna's music and videos will always be iconic. I absolutely love her 😍😍😍

  • @traceyms1971
    @traceyms1971 2 роки тому +5

    New MJ video was an event...You got that right!!

  • @Aristotle8
    @Aristotle8 3 роки тому +31

    I'm pretty sure that both Madonna's 'Die Another Day' and 'Bedtime Story' should have been in the Top Ten. Interesting list

    • @SexyButCurious
      @SexyButCurious 3 роки тому +3

      Yeah remember MTV did a similar video like this and they mention bedtime story as expensive video at the time for Madonna not express yourself

  • @thomascamp8869
    @thomascamp8869 2 роки тому +13

    Michaelllllllll! Iconic, everlasting, legend. We miss you! ❤️

  • @MrStGeorgeIllawarra
    @MrStGeorgeIllawarra 3 роки тому +18

    Express Yourself still looks wonderful to this day because it borrows heavily from Fritz Lang's Metropolis and was directed by David Fincher.

    • @nativeflutterbynails3016
      @nativeflutterbynails3016 2 роки тому

      Queen borrowed that for Radio Ga Ga too,

    • @susancullimore5643
      @susancullimore5643 Рік тому

      The first time I saw Respect Yourself, I remarked to my husband "It,'s Maria from Metropolis." I'm glad someone else's saw this.

  • @pamelamays4186
    @pamelamays4186 3 роки тому +8

    I remember when Michael Jackson videos were big MTV work premier events.

  • @ronaustin8381
    @ronaustin8381 3 роки тому +33

    This was just a jackson family reunion

  • @funhere1
    @funhere1 3 роки тому +49

    #1 with inflation should be Scream by Janet & Michael Jackson.

  • @kenterminateddq5311
    @kenterminateddq5311 3 роки тому +44

    I'm not surprised that a certain Michael/Janet video topped the Top 20 Most Expensive Videos of All Time.
    Anyone else surprised?

    • @juandesantos882
      @juandesantos882 3 роки тому +1

      I was surprised because it should be Madonna and michael jackson have the most expensive music videos of all time. Watch mojo is completely bias. Even when u search it in wikipedia madonnas music videos got the 2,3 and 4 on the top5 slots.

    • @flyphoenix22
      @flyphoenix22 3 роки тому +8

      The video Scream still looks awesome

    • @robvegas9354
      @robvegas9354 3 роки тому +4

      @@flyphoenix22 I remember when it first came out, that was mind blowing at the time

  • @323096685
    @323096685 3 роки тому +52

    Like if Michael Jackson is the greatest recording artist of all time.

  • @trishdaG
    @trishdaG 3 роки тому +6

    Scream is so iconic I remember the countdown for the world premiere on MTV and watching with my siblings... memories

  • @kaylenejantjes8113
    @kaylenejantjes8113 3 роки тому +28

    Yaaaayyy! King Michael and Queen Janet dominating!

  • @gtx-808
    @gtx-808 2 роки тому +6

    Nobody made music videos like Michael Jackson they even better made than some movies 😂

  • @cakes3958
    @cakes3958 3 роки тому +79

    Michael and Janet literally invented modern day music videos

    • @juandesantos882
      @juandesantos882 3 роки тому +7

      No it was Madonna and Michael jackson. Madonna's music video are more iconic than janet and more revolutionary at that time.

    • @tintu2476
      @tintu2476 3 роки тому +9

      Michael Jackson's videos for "Billie Jean", "Beat It" and "Thriller" are credited for transforming music videos into a serious art form and put MTV on the map, long before Janet's breakthrough with "Control" in 1986.
      Janet & every other artist that came after Michael followed the prototype that he created.

    • @cakes3958
      @cakes3958 3 роки тому +4

      @@tintu2476 Janet is the blueprint for females

    • @cakes3958
      @cakes3958 3 роки тому +3

      @@juandesantos882 madonna has incredible videos but she only really stepped up her game after ‘Control’ was released. Apart for Material Girls, none of her early videos are iconic

    • @tintu2476
      @tintu2476 3 роки тому +6

      @@cakes3958 Madonna & every single Artist that existed at the time stepped up their music video game after "Thriller" was released.
      Apart from Material girl the music video for Like a virgin is fairly iconic.
      "Control" & "True blue" were actually released in the same year. None of Janet's albums or music videos before Control were iconic or influential either.

  • @jamiegarrity6439
    @jamiegarrity6439 3 роки тому +12

    Take On Me by the 80's group Ah-Ha, should've been on this list. The special effects were beyond amazing, mind-blowing! This music video was actually nominated for a huge award.🏆So no, don't completely agree with this list.

  • @MyBloodSingsForYou
    @MyBloodSingsForYou 2 роки тому +7

    I remember when a lot of these videos (and so many others) premiered on MTV and how much of a big event they'd make out of it. It would be so exciting to finally hear the world premiere intro after days and weeks of hyping it up.
    The scandalous videos like NIN's "Closer" and Madonna's "Like a Prayer' couldn't be played until after 10pm though. 🤣

  • @siddhantchakraborty3067
    @siddhantchakraborty3067 2 роки тому +11

    MJ all time legend ❤️

  • @VMeGaMRedZV
    @VMeGaMRedZV 3 роки тому +6

    It's great to see some of these music videos back again. Such a huge throwback in this compilation.

  • @kershabeaver3312
    @kershabeaver3312 3 роки тому +8

    Any Michael Jackson from any era all of his videos were expensive

  • @hilman94
    @hilman94 2 роки тому +5

    90's era of music video is just like 60's era of space program.. big budget, fresh idea, no limitation, and definitely gone too soon...

  • @geminisam8937
    @geminisam8937 3 роки тому +5

    Michael Jackson's casually hiring Martin Scorsese, Stephen King, George Lucas, Spike Lee, John Landis etc . . just to work for him for his MV's and short film and Steven Spielberg MV cameo Hahaha #RIP👑

  • @HoracioAmiritoDiaz
    @HoracioAmiritoDiaz 3 роки тому +6

    I remember when MTV would make this countdown.
    Almost all of these were featured in MTV countdown.

  • @capekbgt712
    @capekbgt712 3 роки тому +10

    Michael : make an expensive MV
    Janet : same like Michael
    and we all know about if Michael + Janet make MV together...

  • @susanwalters7937
    @susanwalters7937 3 роки тому +10

    I LOVE TLC's video; thought it was very well done. Love Hammer also. I can remember back when MJ's "Thriller" came out; that night EVERYONE was watching it!! It was a very big deal! Yep, I'm showing my age; 59 yrs old and STILL rockin! :)

    • @WrenFaithBridger
      @WrenFaithBridger 3 роки тому +2

      When "Thriller" came out, there was an accompaniment VHS, "The Making of Thriller". I worked at Bradlees in the Sight & Sound department. I had to put the tape in, let it play, immediately rewind it, play it again...for about a week; then I had to play it 3-4 times a day. To this day I can still hear the choreographer's vocalizing of the steps.
      Funny side story: one day this teenage girl came in with her band of followers. She was acting all that, and her sycophants hung on her every word. They were watching the video, and the Queen was going on about what a HUGE Michael Jackson fan she was, how she's followed him FOREVER and knew ALL about him. On the tape was a clip of the Jackson 5 with a VERY young MJ singing. The Queen sneered, "Who's THAT???" I smiled and said, "THAT...is Michael Jackson!" I then stood back and watched her turn very red.

    • @susanwalters7937
      @susanwalters7937 2 роки тому +1

      @@WrenFaithBridger For some reason, I think I saw that special video on MTV.

    • @WrenFaithBridger
      @WrenFaithBridger 2 роки тому +1

      @@susanwalters7937 Not sure, but I believe that it originally aired on MTV. I just remember the blasted VHS. LOL

  • @aerofool66
    @aerofool66 3 роки тому +3

    I remember when black or white came out. They did a special promotion where they played it during a channel 1 broadcast in over 50,000 schools. There was so much hype before the release, and so much controversy after with the end scene of Michael bashing a car and writhing around it grabbing his crotch. This scene was more than half the video!

  • @superjulioworld
    @superjulioworld 3 роки тому +8

    Actually both Michael and Madonna own the top 5. King and Queen of Pop for a reason.

  • @therestingrancor8259
    @therestingrancor8259 3 роки тому +4

    I LOVE Black or White's video clip. ❤️✌️

  • @aicelio
    @aicelio 3 роки тому +152

    Micheal was such a millionaire

  • @RoyalRoses
    @RoyalRoses 3 роки тому +7

    Without Michael Jackson, modern day music videos would absolutely not exist. He was the very, very first to do anything creative with music videos at all and everyone was blown away by it. Also Scream is the most expensive music video ever made, its insanely well done.

    • @baphomethere130
      @baphomethere130 3 роки тому +1

      Y'all just say anything for likes, do research before saying bs

    • @tintu2476
      @tintu2476 3 роки тому +2

      @@baphomethere130 what do you mean by BS?
      The videos for "Billie Jean", "Beat It" and "Thriller" are credited for transforming music videos into a serious art form. "Thriller" video is credited with single-handedly revolutionizing the landscape of pop music.
      MJ's videos began a transformation, replacing low-budget montage promos with elaborate short films consisting of in-depth narratives and sophisticated visuals.
      You do your research!!

    • @baphomethere130
      @baphomethere130 3 роки тому

      @@tintu2476 who said??? You? Some magazine? or his fans??? Whatever I'm happy for you but sadly don't care or want to fight with people who defends celebrities. Y'all are the reason the so called celebrities think they are above us.
      ps idolize real heros like Martin luther, Florence nightingale who actually revolutionized our world. Not sum child predatorr

    • @sheepboy2560
      @sheepboy2560 3 роки тому

      in the west, maybe. we in the far east are just doing our thing.

  • @capekbgt712
    @capekbgt712 3 роки тому +61

    i'm here just for Michael, but how tf u guys still called him "Jacko " wtf...

    • @GyeongmiBaeb
      @GyeongmiBaeb 3 роки тому +23

      So disrespectful smh

    • @diegotorres6792
      @diegotorres6792 3 роки тому +11

      Because they are a bunch of disrespectful phonnies pricks. MJ

    • @MoonSpeaksTV
      @MoonSpeaksTV 3 роки тому +4

      Facts ! I commented the same thing . Like stop it

    • @WatchMojo
      @WatchMojo  3 роки тому +18

      Sorry that was a error on our part, we have trimmed the phrase out of the video. thanks for the feedback.

    • @RoyalRoses
      @RoyalRoses 3 роки тому +4

      His children could have clicked on this and heard that. It would've broken their hearts. I swear to god, the media industry has learned absolutely nothing about humanity or decency.

  • @waterboi772
    @waterboi772 3 роки тому +16

    Janet & Michael rule the music video world. King & Queen!!!

    • @AnnRita45
      @AnnRita45 Рік тому

      You mean God and goddess

  • @AshaBlack
    @AshaBlack 3 роки тому +6

    Michael and Madonna ruled in the music videos department. Legends. Janet was great too for sure.

    • @duncan3998
      @duncan3998 3 роки тому +1

      Don't forget Axl Rose

  • @twannifufu
    @twannifufu 3 роки тому +67

    Justice for Janet! The Jacksons are the undisputed Gods of the music video.

    • @prettyastri
      @prettyastri 3 роки тому +5

      So true

    • @coreyjunk4392
      @coreyjunk4392 3 роки тому +4

      Truth

    • @tshepo_tshepu3386
      @tshepo_tshepu3386 3 роки тому +6

      Justice for Janet.......... She needs her honors while still alive ❤️💖♥️💕

    • @kidanygascot1410
      @kidanygascot1410 3 роки тому +2

      YES! Especially since thanks to her, we have videos such as Stronger, I'm A Slave 4 U, Stay, Formation, and many other videos that got inspired by the works of Janet Jackson.

  • @BobSmith-uc5js
    @BobSmith-uc5js 3 роки тому +4

    ELO "Hold on Tight" 1981 music video...at the time, the most expensive music video ever made. Great video...

  • @wowbobwow37
    @wowbobwow37 3 роки тому +5

    Could have mentioned that David Fincher directed Express Yourself.

  • @jeroenboth167
    @jeroenboth167 2 роки тому +2

    You forgot Ghosts which cost Michael so much money out of his own pocket but other than that the list is great 👍

  • @wichanee932
    @wichanee932 3 роки тому +14

    How is “space oddity” by Chris hadfield is not on this list? The cost of sending that man to the space station in orbit alone exceed all the cost of videos in this list combined.

  • @bleachiniac
    @bleachiniac 3 роки тому +5

    I like MJ's "You're not Alone"..😂

  • @Uranus661
    @Uranus661 3 роки тому +27

    Man I think that Michael Jackson had the most expensive music videos

    • @kershabeaver3312
      @kershabeaver3312 3 роки тому +3

      He did even back than and when adjusted for inflation

  • @alexiious
    @alexiious 3 роки тому

    Awesome video Watchmojo!! Have a great day!!

  • @pamelamays4186
    @pamelamays4186 3 роки тому +12

    Michael and Janet really should have collaborated on more videos.

  • @VVilla-zh5mw
    @VVilla-zh5mw 3 роки тому +12

    Janet Jackson once signed the Biggest recording contract for an Artist until Michael Jackson snatched the title from her 😂 MJ still holds the record as the Biggest Record deals of All time with $250 Million. That's why it's easy for them to released expensive MV's during that time. #RIPMJ

    • @xolaniyarbrough362
      @xolaniyarbrough362 2 роки тому

      That wasn’t michael who signed that deal, that was the estate, and it was for music, it was just projects in general. In the early 90s, Janet was signed for $40m, which was the biggest at the time, then michael signed for $65m a couple of days later, and then a couple of years later Janet signed again for $80m which broke that record 😭 but it is still impressive they signed for that much for a man who isn’t here physically. Definition of ✨iconic✨

  • @jabenhaim
    @jabenhaim 3 роки тому +8

    I remember watching music videos in the 90's and tupac's California love as one of the most expensive ever made

    • @duncan3998
      @duncan3998 3 роки тому

      fax, should've replace no.10

  • @olvialee7221
    @olvialee7221 2 роки тому +3

    860: Celebrity cameos in music videos? No way!

  • @simenfje
    @simenfje 3 роки тому +12

    16:21 *STOP* USING THE NAME JACKO. ITS *JACKSON*

    • @mitchellbanks34
      @mitchellbanks34 3 роки тому +1

      I didn’t hear her say it🤔

    • @simenfje
      @simenfje 2 роки тому

      @@mitchellbanks34 They cut it out. You can find a comment that is similar to mine and they responded and said they trimmed it off/cut it

  • @anasmalik9141
    @anasmalik9141 3 роки тому +16

    Michael Jackson The King.

  • @danniantagonist
    @danniantagonist 3 роки тому +6

    They may look dated, but the sci-fi stylings of the very late 90s in music videos makes for an interesting microcosm. Clearly the Matrix, and turn-of-the-century zeitgeist were huge influences 😊😎

  • @funhere1
    @funhere1 3 роки тому +33

    #2 with inflation should be Thriller by Michael Jackson.

  • @Yup712
    @Yup712 3 роки тому +16

    How are they not going to mention that David Fincher directed Madonna’s “Express Yourself” video???

    • @andrewbloom7637
      @andrewbloom7637 3 роки тому +7

      He also directed the videos for Madonna's "Vogue", "Oh Father", and "Bad Girl"; Paula Abdul's "Straight Up", "Forever Your Girl", and "Cold Hearted"; MJ's "Who Is It", Billy Idol's "Cradle of Love", and George Michael's "Freedom! '90", amongst others.

    • @Yup712
      @Yup712 3 роки тому +2

      @@andrewbloom7637 Wow! I didn’t know about those others! He directed a ton of iconic videos!

    • @andrewbloom7637
      @andrewbloom7637 2 роки тому

      @@Yup712 Aerosmith's "Janie's Got a Gun" and JT's "Suit & Tie" are also included.

  • @ViolaXZ
    @ViolaXZ 3 роки тому +26

    Why does modern American media try to discredit legends like Madonna that hard? You added 4 Janet Jackson videos and 3 MJ videos but only 1 Madonna video. Her Bedtime Story & Die Another Day videos are almost as expensive as Express Yourself. So, her videos should be at #2, #3 and #4.
    Billboard even named her the Greatest Music Video Artist Ever. Come on, guys

    • @kurokun5810
      @kurokun5810 3 роки тому +8

      Because Michael Jackson and Janet are better artist

    • @RinaRanThatWay
      @RinaRanThatWay 3 роки тому

      It's because she's white

    • @juandesantos882
      @juandesantos882 3 роки тому +1

      True i was expecting 3 madonna videos. Watchmojo is very bias and unfair.

    • @juandesantos882
      @juandesantos882 3 роки тому +1

      @@kurokun5810 sorry, but madonna is way more better and creative than janet jackson. Madonna is the best selling female artist of all time, and also the most influential female artist of all time according to billboard. Janet whoo??

    • @soriellover1728
      @soriellover1728 3 роки тому +1

      @@juandesantos882 Ok? Janet is still a good artist. Maybe Madonna's better & more creative, but Janet's still great. Also, in my opinion & probably many others, Michael is better than Madonna & Janet. But I understand what u mean. I expected more music videos from Madonna, too.

  • @introvertsrock9843
    @introvertsrock9843 3 роки тому +12

    Had a feeling Scream would be #1

    • @PHSDM104
      @PHSDM104 3 роки тому +2

      It's in the Guinness Book of records.

  • @KinnetMontana
    @KinnetMontana 3 роки тому

    loving this format

  • @pritpala
    @pritpala 2 роки тому +2

    Janet Jackson is the most mentioned in this list yet her videos have so few views on UA-cam it's insane.

  • @squidy1392
    @squidy1392 3 роки тому +7

    Back in the 2000s CGI and dancing on a green floor and background were so expensive
    These days, CGI is the cheapest and quickest way to create things (and it looks more realistic)

  • @Toledotourbillion
    @Toledotourbillion 3 роки тому +8

    The 90s with all its bad CGI is making me smile. Good times.😅

    • @duncan3998
      @duncan3998 3 роки тому +2

      Thankgod that alien one is not in this

  • @terrelltownsend8016
    @terrelltownsend8016 3 роки тому +5

    I knew Scream was going to be number 1 on this list!

  • @adonistv15cantu
    @adonistv15cantu 3 роки тому +11

    JANET JACKSON 👑 ❤️ 😍

  • @Dr_Fuzz
    @Dr_Fuzz 3 роки тому +6

    Busta Rhymes was ahead of his time. If he's a feature for another artist, he steals the show.

  • @k.neville6774
    @k.neville6774 3 роки тому +5

    I knew about the Guns N Roses (trilogy of) video’s for Don’t Cry/November Rain/Estranged they were all based around a short novel by Del James called Without You which James wrote with Axl Rose in mind. However Michael Jackson’s videos are all amazing my favourite ones include Scream, Give In To Me, Remember the Time, Black or White, Thriller, Human Nature and Smooth Criminal.

  • @te4500
    @te4500 3 роки тому +6

    I remember mtv use to do a similar list of expensive videos they also mentioned everything they spent the money on and how much it cost. Ahh the good old days

    • @jotarokujo3870
      @jotarokujo3870 3 роки тому +1

      And now MTV is throwing random stuff at us, most of which we don't care about.

  • @sceetsceet03
    @sceetsceet03 2 роки тому +4

    Janet and Michael ❤❤❤

  • @israelsson7772
    @israelsson7772 3 роки тому +6

    Ghost 15 million, Thriller 9. MJ did both.

  • @monishvs7278
    @monishvs7278 3 роки тому +6

    MJ 🔥

  • @Murrlin27
    @Murrlin27 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the way too cute bonus!!

  • @folarinosibodu
    @folarinosibodu 3 роки тому +5

    You didn't mention that Bad was directed by Scorsese.

  • @eneidasahrama1859
    @eneidasahrama1859 3 роки тому +33

    Expensive doesn't mean good. Don't get me wrong, I adore those Madonna, Michael Jackson, Backstreet Boys, Duran Duran videos but the most unique videos were made by Bjork, Kate Bush, Peter Gabriel, Annie Lennox, Enigma, Sade and maybe even Sandra

    • @michaeldavis5616
      @michaeldavis5616 3 роки тому +2

      @Eneida Sahrama I love Sade's music!

    • @JanoyCresva66
      @JanoyCresva66 3 роки тому

      good musicians dont need retarded music videos. Most of them are fucking cringe. Nirvana had only one and thats for smells like teen spirit which maybe thats why became so famous cuz they were able to broadcast it on tv..its all about the money when it comes to video clips

    • @duncan3998
      @duncan3998 3 роки тому +1

      November Rain was also missing

    • @JanoyCresva66
      @JanoyCresva66 3 роки тому

      @Jason Thompson those clips are random as fuck, which is a good thing, I hate musicians who spend more money and time creating the clip rather than the song

    • @jasonbourne9222
      @jasonbourne9222 2 роки тому

      Im sure theyll make a list about those one day but this isnt that list

  • @SonyaMei2
    @SonyaMei2 3 роки тому +17

    Madonna also had Bad Girl, Take a Bow, Frozen, Music, The Power of Goodbye, Sorry - all amazing video works.
    And of course, the original American Life video but I guess Americans hate to see the truth

    • @GyeongmiBaeb
      @GyeongmiBaeb 3 роки тому +2

      What Americans are you referring to? WatchMojo are Canadians. Take your inferiority complex elsewhere. America has no problem accepting, seeing, or realizing the truth. We just famously don't give a fck, much like the rest of the world. We just also have no problem admitting it

    • @tommy54000
      @tommy54000 3 роки тому +1

      It’s simply about the price not iconic vidéos

    • @WrenFaithBridger
      @WrenFaithBridger 3 роки тому

      Personally, the only Madonna video (and song) I can stand is "Ray of Light"...and still can't figure out why.

    • @SonyaMei2
      @SonyaMei2 2 роки тому

      @@WrenFaithBridger I used to hate it too. Maybe the pics move too fast and that is annoying. Now I got used to it

    • @WrenFaithBridger
      @WrenFaithBridger 2 роки тому +1

      @@SonyaMei2 I think you misunderstand. "Ray of Light" is the only Madonna video I LIKE. I've never not liked it, and it's not my "type" of song per se.

  • @spongebobgirlfriend
    @spongebobgirlfriend 3 роки тому +1

    Such bangers on this list