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40 Best Music Videos of All Time

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There are music videos, and then there are those music videos that transcend the mundane and end up becoming some of the best music videos of all time. Some musicians create simple music videos to accompany their songs. Others cook up creative visuals that tell a story and add additional layers and meaning to a song. There have been some pretty epic music videos released over the years that stand out from the rest and that have stood the test of time.

Are you ready to take a trip down memory lane? We’ve put together a list of 30 of the best music videos of all time. Compiling a list of 40 of the best music videos ever is no easy task, but somebody had to do it! This list includes timeless visuals from a variety of different genres. So whether you consider yourself a fan of today's pop music or classic rock or hip-hop or alternative music, this list is for you. This list celebrates many of the most creative, original and ground-breaking music videos of all time. It features visual masterpieces by icons from Missy Elliott and Madonna to Michael Jackson and Beyoncé.  

Even though music is always evolving, these videos will more than likely continue to be remembered as some of the best ever made. Check out 30 of the best music videos of all time below.

40. "WAP" — Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion (2020)

39. "Bad Guy" — Billie Eilish (2019)

38. "Hotline Bling" — Drake (2015)

37. "Happy" — Pharrell Williams

36. "Shake It Off" — Taylor Swift (2014)

35. "Born This Way" — Lady Gaga (2011)

34. "Old Town Road" (Remix) — Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus (2019)

33. "Blinding Lights" — The Weeknd (2020)

32. "Rolling in the Deep" — Adele (2011)

31. "This Is America" — Childish Gambino

30. "Hurt" — Johnny Cash (2002)

29. "Black or White" — Michael Jackson (1991)

28. “Bohemian Rhapsody” — Queen (1975)

27. “Sledgehammer” — Peter Gabriel (1986)

26. “Rhythm Nation” — Janet Jackson (1989)

25. “Welcome To The Jungle” — Guns N’ Roses (1987)

24. “California Love” — 2Pac featuring Dr. Dre (1995)

23. “Like A Prayer” — Madonna (1989)

22. “Straight Outta Compton” — NWA (1988)

21. “Walk This Way” — Run-DMC And Aerosmith (1986)

20. “Hypnotize” — Notorious B.I.G.

19. “Girls Just Want To Have Fun” — Cyndi Lauper (1983)

18. “Through The Wire” — Kanye West (2004)

17. “Ironic” — Alanis Morissette (1995)

16. “Int'l Players Anthem (I Choose You)” — UGK featuring Outkast

15. “Toxic” — Britney Spears

14. “Stan” — Eminem

13. “Thriller” — Michael Jackson (1983)

12. “Praise You Fatboy Slim — Fatboy Slim (1998)

11. “Doo Wop (That Thing)” — Lauryn Hill (1998)

10. "What's It Gonna Be?!" — Busta Rhymes featuring Janet Jackson (1999)

9. “Single Ladies” — Beyonce (2008)

8. “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” — Missy Elliott (1997)

7. “Here It Goes Again” — OK Go (2006)

6. “SCREAM” — Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson (1995)

5. “Smells Like Teen Spirit” — Nirvana (1991)

4. “Waterfalls” — TLC (1995)

3. “Alright” — Kendrick Lamar (2015)

2. “We Found Love” — Rihanna (2011)

1. “When Doves Cry” — Prince & The Revolution

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