MTV Top 100 Videos of 1992
MTV's Year-End Top 100 Countdown of music videos from 1992.
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- DirectorAndrew MorahanStarsMichael AscoleseNicole BrandonJorga CayeA music video for Guns N' Roses's song "November Rain".
- DirectorLionel C. MartinStarsBoyz II MenMichael McCaryNathan MorrisBoyz II Men perform in the music video "End of the Road" from the album "Cooleyhighharmony" and from the original motion picture soundtrack for Boomerang (1992). Boyz II Men sing as they sit in chairs in a room, stand outside a train station, and walk in hallway.
- DirectorGus Van SantStarsRed Hot Chili PeppersAnthony KiedisChad SmithThe video begins with guitarist John Frusciante playing guitar. Flea doesn't appear until later wearing a brown shirt. Flea is the bassist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, John is the guitarist.
- DirectorMark PellingtonStarsPearl JamJeff AmentStone GossardA young boy, bullied by his peers and ignored by his parents, brings a gun to school.
- DirectorMark FenskeStarsVan HalenMichael AnthonySammy HagarVan Halen performs in the music video "Right Now" from the album "For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge" recorded for Warner Brothers Records. The music video features text over video clips that reflect on the song and on social events and issues. The band appears throughout the video.
- DirectorMatthew RolstonStarsEn VogueTerry EllisCindy HerronEn Vogue performs in the music video "My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)" from the album "Funky Divas" recorded for EastWest Records. En Vogue sings and dances against a blue background as they wear shimmering silver dresses. Video clips feature dancers and the band singing in a variety of outfits.
- DirectorPhil JoanouStarsBonoAdam ClaytonThe EdgeThe video depicts Bono sitting at a table smoking a cheroot and drinking beer, interspersed with footage of the band performing in concert.
- DirectorSamuel BayerStarsNirvanaBurton C. BellAndy BialkA music video for Nirvana's song 'Smells Like Teen Spirit'.
- DirectorNicholas BrandtStarsWhitney HoustonOfficial music video for "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston. From The Bodyguard (1992) soundtrack.
- DirectorWayne IshamStarsKirk HammettJames HetfieldMetallicaMusic video for Metallica's 1992 song "Wherever I May Roam". It features the band touring and preparing for a show before finally performing the song in a stadium in front of a live audience.
- StarsEric ClaptonEric Clapton performs in the first version of the music video "Tears in Heaven" from the original motion picture soundtrack from the film Rush (1991) recorded for Reprise Records. Eric Clapton plays acoustic guitar and sings in a studio while clips from the film play throughout.
- DirectorBruce GowersStarsQueenJohn DeaconBrian May"Bohemian Rhapsody" is widely considered to be one of the best songs of all time and defined Queen's career. In this groundbreaking music video, the band perform their hit with a bunch of lights and colors.
- DirectorLawrence JordanStarsMariah CareyGigi GonawayTrey Lorenz
- DirectorMilcho ManchevskiStarsArrested DevelopmentRasa DonMontsho EsheArrested Development rap and dance to their song "Tennessee".
- DirectorWayne IshamStarsDef LeppardJoe ElliottRick Allen"Have You Ever Needed Someone So Bad" is a 1992 single by British hard rock band Def Leppard from their multi-platinum album Adrenalize. In the United States, the song reached #7 on the Mainstream Rock charts.
- DirectorRich MurrayStarsKris KrossChris KellyChris SmithKris Kross performs in the music video "Jump" from the album "Totally Krossed Out" recorded for Ruffhouse Records and Columbia Records. Kris Kross wears athletic gear and raps in a number of locations including in front of a low-rider car, a white sound stage, and a snow covered soccer field. Video clips of people jumping play throughout the video.
- DirectorJosh TaftStarsPearl JamJeff AmentStone GossardPearl Jam performs in the music video "Even Flow" from the album "Ten" recorded for Epic Records. The music video begins with Eddie Vedder saying he wants the lights turned out at a concert. He performs on stage with the band for an enthusiastic audience.
- DirectorKeith WardStarsLisa 'Left Eye' LopesRozonda 'Chilli' ThomasTLCThe video depicts TLC at Bowie State University campus and in their dorms, where they have a slumber party.
- DirectorSamuel BayerStarsOzzy OsbourneRandy CastilloMike InezA promotional video for Ozzy Osbourne's 1991 hit single "Mama, I'm Coming Home."
- DirectorMark RomanekStarsEn VogueTerry EllisCindy HerronA promotional video for En Vogue's 1992 single "Free Your Mind."
- DirectorKevin KerslakeStarsKurt CobainDave GrohlNirvanaNirvana's music video for Come As You Are.
- DirectorDavid CameronStarsPM DawnPrince BeD.J. Minute MixP.M. Dawn performs in the music video "I'd Die Without You" from the original motion picture soundtrack for the film Boomerang (1992) recorded for LaFace Records. The music video begins with a piano solo played in a white room underneath a scene from the film. P.M. Dawn perform the song against a bluish background while clips from the film play throughout.
- DirectorStephane SednaouiStarsBonoThe EdgeAdam ClaytonA promotional video for U2's hit single "Mysterious Ways."
- DirectorScott KalvertStarsBobby Brown
- DirectorPaul RachmanStarsJeff AmentMatt CameronChris CornellOfficial music video for Temple of the Dog's 1992 single, "Hunger Strike".
- DirectorAdam DubinStarsKirk HammettJames HetfieldMetallicaMusic video for Metallica's 1992 song "Nothing Else Matters". It features the band practicing and performing the song in an acoustic setting.
- DirectorBruce GowersStarsArrested DevelopmentArrested Development performs in the music video "People Everyday" from the album "3 Years, 5 Months and 2 Days in the Life Of..." recorded for EMI Records and Chrysalis Records. Arrested Development raps as they ride around the country in the back of a pick-up truck. Video clips of people in the country play throughout.
- DirectorMilton LageStarsEric ClaptonEric Clapton performs in the music video "Layla" from the album "Unplugged" recorded for Reprise Records. The music video begins with Eric Clapton asking the audience whether they recognize the song. He sits on stage and sings into a microphone as he plays guitar. His band plays behind him.
- DirectorLionel C. MartinStarsLisa 'Left Eye' LopesPebblesRozonda 'Chilli' ThomasThe video features the girls wearing condoms, baggy clothes, and Lisa with a big hat and sunglasses. The video shows the girls singing, dancing and rapping and will occasionally have the girl's nicknames at the bottom of the screen. Some shots feature the group outside with people in the background and then them in front of a white background. The end of the video shows the girls in character as hillbillies. The radio edit of the song is used instead of the album version. Their manager at the time, Pebbles, also makes an appearance at the end of the video. The video was filmed and produced in late 1991.
- DirectorPeter CareStarsR.E.M.Michael StipeAdam ScottIn the official music video for R.E.M.'s song "Drive", Michael Stipe crowd surfs.
- DirectorDavid KelloggStarsHeavy DMichael JacksonMichael JordanA music video for his 1991 hit song "Jam".
- DirectorSteve BarronStarsDef LeppardRick AllenPhil CollenDef Leppard performs in the music video "Let's Get Rocked" from the album "Adrenalize" recorded for Mercury Records. The video features a computer animated boy in a white shirt, jean vest, and red hat. The boy walks through his neighborhood avoiding chores as the band plays on a sound-stage animated with computer graphics.
- DirectorPete AngelusStarsThe Black CrowesJohnny ColtMarc FordThe Black Crowes performs in the music video "Remedy" from the album "The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion" recorded for Def American Records. The music video features the band performing against a aquamarine background. Chris Robinson sings as the band plays around him.
- DirectorRalph ZimanStarsShay OrrVanessa WilliamsMUSIC VIDEO FOR VANESSA L. WILLIAMS' SONG "SAVE THE BEST 4 LAST." FILMED IN BLACK and WHITE/COLOR
- DirectorAndrew MorahanStarsGuns N' RosesDuff McKaganDizzy ReedFilmed in black and white, the first version featured the band playing in an empty warehouse.
- DirectorAdam BernsteinStarsAmylia DorseyDavid FordViva SexMusic video for Sir Mix-A-Lot's song, Baby Got Back.
- StarsUgly Kid JoeWhitfield CraneCordell CrockettUgly Kid Joe performs in the music video "Everything About You" from the album "As Ugly as They Wanna Be" recorded for Stardog Records. The video begins with a man on a beach who is flying a sex doll like it is kite. Whitfield Crane sings while the band plays while it stands on the beach.
- DirectorStefan WürnitzerStarsTerry EllisEn VogueCindy HerronEn Vogue performs in the music video "Giving Him Something He Can Feel" from the album "Funky Divas" recorded for Eastwest Records. The music video begins with En Vogue putting on make-up. They perform on a stage in front of a blue curtain while wearing long red dresses.
- DirectorDavid StoreyStarsTom CochraneBrennan ElliottKait ShaneTom Cochrane performs in the music video "Life Is a Highway" from the album "Mad Mad World" recorded for Capitol Records. The music video opens with Tom Cochrane playing harmonica while a car passes him on a desert highway. He sings the song as he wears a leather jacket and plays at several locations. Clips of a couple in a car plays throughout.
- DirectorKevin KerslakeStarsNirvanaKurt CobainDave GrohlA music video for Nirvana's song 'In Bloom'.
- DirectorLionel C. MartinStarsBobby BrownThe music video features Brown dancing outside with women in cages, with cut scenes of a girl trying to break in to his phone and personal belongings to find his mistress in NYC.
- DirectorMatt MahurinStarsKirk HammettJames HetfieldMetallicaMusic video for Metallica's 1991 song "The Unforgiven". Next to the band performing the song it features a boy born in captivity who spends his life in a windowless stone room. He ages into an old man and spends his life carving a window.
- DirectorHans NelemanStarsToad the Wet SprocketDean DinningRandy GussToad the Wet Sprocket performs in the music video "All I Want" from the album "Fear" recorded for Columbia Records. The music video begins with two men opening a curtain. Glen Phillips sings as he sits on a rotating platform with the band in different parts of a large room. Clips of dancers play throughout.
- DirectorMarcus NispelStarsMariah CareyAlisa ReyesVideo promo for Mariah Carey: Make It Happen.
- DirectorJosh TaftStarsPearl JamJeff AmentStone GossardA promotional video for Pearl Jam's 1991 single "Alive."
- StarsSpin DoctorsChris BarronAaron ComessSpin Doctors perform in the music video "Little Miss Can't Be Wrong" from the album "Pocket Full of Kryptonite" recorded for Epic Records. The music video begins with the band performing in front of a colorful abstract painting. Chris Barron sings while the band plays behind him. Clips of dancing people and lighting effects play throughout.
- DirectorLionel C. MartinStarsWreckx-N-EffectAqil DavidsonMarkell RileyWreckx-N-Effect perform in the music video "Rump Shaker" from the album "Hard or Smooth" recorded for MCA Records. The music video begins with a woman in a bikini playing the saxophone on the beach. Wreckx-N-Effect rap as they stand on the beach in front of a crowd. Clips of them on a motorboat play throughout.
- DirectorKevin GodleyStarsU2BonoAdam ClaytonU2 performs in the first version of the music video "Even Better Than the Real Thing" from the album "Achtung Baby" recorded for Island Records. The music videos opens on back of a hand that opens to reveal more hands. Bone sings and the band plays their instruments while they are shot with a camera that rotates around them. Video clips of popular culture play throughout.
- DirectorNancy BennettStarsMr. BigPaul GilbertEric MartinThe music video features the band performing in a railroad car. The video changes from black and white to color around the halfway mark.
- DirectorLionel C. MartinStarsJermaine DupriLisa 'Left Eye' LopesRozonda 'Chilli' ThomasThe main performance scenes of the video are the girls walking in an alley surrounded by backup dancers, underneath a bridge, on an outside staircase, on an apartment roof, in a slushie bar and wearing graffiti clothes in front of a graffiti-covered wall. Two versions of the video were made: one focuses on more of the performance shots of the girls and scenes of them infiltrating a stylish fashion show, while the other features scenes of a party in a big park where the girls are being very happy, dancing and having fun with their friends and some family members; including a scene of them reprising their roles as hillbillies from the "Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg" video at the end.
- DirectorTim PopeStarsDavid 'M' AllenPerry BamonteThe CureIn the official music video for their video "Friday I'm In Love", Robert Smith and The Cure perform in front of backdrops painted as homages to the films of Georges Méliès.
- StarsSaigon KickJason BielerTom DefileSaigon Kick performs in the music video "Love Is on the Way" from the album "The Lizard" recorded for Third Stone and Atlantic Records. The music video begins with a black and white sequence with the band performing against an all black background. Matt Kramer sings into a microphone as the background changes color.
- DirectorDavid Perez ShadiStarsHouse of PainDanny Boy O'ConnorErik SchrodyHouse of Pain performs in the music video "Jump Around" from the album "House of Pain" recorded for Tommy Boy Records. The music video starts outside a church as a coffin is brought in for a funeral. House of Pain performs after the enter an Irish pup. The crowd drinks and jumps with the song.
- DirectorJohn DownerStarsPeter GabrielFrancesca GonshawChase Marks
- DirectorLionel C. MartinStarsHi-FiveRoderick ClarkTreston IrbyHi-Five performs in the music video "She's Playing Hard to Get" from the album "Keep It Goin' On" recorded for Jive Records. The music video begins with the group standing on a pier with the city in the background. Hi-Five dances in an old building and in front of a brick wall with windows. Clips of the band flirting with woman play throughout.
- DirectorMarty CallnerStarsAerosmithTom HamiltonJoey KramerA coinciding video directed by Marty Callner was also created at the MTV 10th anniversary special performance with the orchestra.
- DirectorScott KalvertStarsDon HenleyPatty Smyth
- StarsThe Black CrowesJohnny ColtMarc FordThe Black Crowes performs in the music video ""Thorn in My Pride"" from the album "The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion" recorded for Def American Records. The music video features the Black Crowes performing the song against a background illuminated by small lights and a spotlight.
- DirectorKevin KerslakeStarsKurt CobainDave GrohlNirvanaVideo promo for "Lithium" by Nirvana.
- DirectorJim HershlederStarsThe HeightsJamie WaltersThe Heights performs in the music video "How Do You Talk to an Angel" from the album "The Heights (Music from the Television Show)" recorded for Capitol Records. Jamie Walters sings into a microphone in a studio while clips from the television series The Heights (1992) play throughout the video.
- DirectorWayne IshamStarsKirk HammettJames HetfieldMetallicaMusic video for Metallica's 1992 song "Sad But True". The video shows the band performing the song for an audience, most likely during a tour.
- StarsJoe PublicJake CarterJoe SaylesJoe Public performs in the music video "Live and Learn" from the album "Joe Public" recorded for Columbia Records. The music video begins with Joe Public walking down the sidewalk. They perform the song in an alley while it rains. Clips of the band at urban locations play throughout.
- DirectorStephane SednaouiStarsAnthony KiedisArik MarshallRiver PhoenixMusic video for the Red Hot Chili Peppers song, Breaking the Girl.
- StarsShaiGarfield BrightMarc GayShai performs in the music video "If I Ever Fall in Love" from the album "...If I Ever Fall in Love" recorded for Gasoline Alley and MCA Recrds. The music video begins with shots of the band watching a woman clean and mop. Shia sings as they stand in a room near lockers overlooking a sand dune. Clips of the woman on the beach play throughout.
- StarsDef LeppardJoe ElliottRick Allen"Make Love Like a Man" is a 1992 single by British hard rock band Def Leppard from their multi-platinum album Adrenalize. The song reached No. 3 on the Album Rock Tracks chart in the United States.
- DirectorRich MurrayStarsKris KrossJermaine DupriChris KellyKris Kross performs in the music video "Warm It Up" from the album "Totally Krossed Out" recorded for Ruffhouse Records and Columbia Records. Kris Kross wear thick winter coats as they walk across the beach. They dance and rap while wearing athletic gear.
- DirectorPhil JoanouStarsBonoAdam ClaytonThe EdgeA promotional video for U2's 1992 single "Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses."
- DirectorWayne IshamStarsMegadethDavid EllefsonMarty FriedmanMegadeth performs in the music video "Symphony of Destruction" from the album "Countdown to Extinction" recorded for Capitol Records. The music video opens with a poster featuring the American flag on fire. The band plays against a black background while fire effects are superimposed on them. Video clips feature a corrupt politician who is later shot.
- DirectorBobby WoodsStarsMadonnaAdam BosterIngrid CasaresMadonna pays homage to her idols, like Edie Sedgwick, Andy Warhol and Luchino Visconti, in her music video for the second single from the album 'Erotica'.
- DirectorHoward GreenhalghStarsINXSGarry BeersAndrew FarrissINXS performs in the music video "Not Enough Time" from the album "Welcome to Wherever You Are" recorded for Atlantic Records. The music video begins below water with a sinking necklace and letters. A woman and man move underwater while the band plays against a gray background while visual effects spin them.
- DirectorJosh RichmanStarsGuns N' RosesDuff McKaganDizzy ReedA music video was made in November 1991 featuring the band playing live on stage and showing old pictures.
- DirectorJohn SingletonStarsMichael JacksonRoman ArtisteTom Lister Jr.Michael Jackson's music video for the song 'Remember the Time.'
- DirectorJosh TaftStarsAlice in ChainsJerry CantrellLayne StaleyAlice In Chains performs in the music video "Would?" from the original motion picture soundtrack from the film Singles (1992) recorded for Columbia Records. The band plays and sings as they stand in front of a collection of photographs.
- DirectorLawrence JordanStarsDamn YankeesJack BladesMichael CartelloneDamn Yankees performs in the music video "Where You Goin' Now" from the album "Don't Tread" recorded for Warner Brothers Records. The black and white music video starts with a car arriving in a desert motel. The band performs in front of a padded wall with Jack Blades and Tommy Shaw singing.
- DirectorMarcus RaboyStarsMary J. BligeMary J. Blige performs in the music video "Real Love" from the album "What's the 411?" recorded for Uptown Records. The video opens with a group of people running while a spotlight shines on them from above. Mary J. Blige sings while in an old elevator. Video clips of dancers in athletic gear play throughout.
- DirectorMarty CallnerStarsAerosmithTom HamiltonJoey KramerMusic video for Aerosmith's song, Sweet Emotion.
- DirectorSophie MullerStarsAnnie LennoxHugh LaurieJohn MalkovichAnnie Lennox performs in the music video "Walking on Broken Glass" from the album "Diva" recorded for BMG Records and Arista Records. The video opens with shots of people wearing powdered wigs and 18th century aristocratic clothing. Annie sings as she watches the events of a salon thrown by Prince George.
- DirectorHoward GreenhalghStarsSnap!Thea AustinTurbo B.Snap performs in the music video "Rhythm Is a Dancer" from the album "The Madman's Return" recorded for Arista Records. The music video begins with shots of the moon and rockets pointed upward. Thea Austin sings a top a raised platform while people dance in colored bodysuits. Clips feature dancers and Turbo B. providing a rap.
- DirectorPhil JoanouStarsBon JoviJon Bon JoviDavid BryanThe music video for the song "Keep the Faith" by the American rock band Bon Jovi from the 1992 album with the same name.
- StarsKwsChris KingDelroy St. JosephKWS performs in the music video "Please Don't Go" from the album "KWS" recorded for Network Records. The music video begins with a several dancers performing in front of a white background. Delroy St. Joseph sings and dances as he stands in front of two keyboard players and a sign with the title of the band on it.
- DirectorDavid MalletStarsAC/DCBrian JohnsonChris SladeAC/DC performs in the music video "Highway to Hell" from the album "AC/DC Live" recorded for Albert and Atco Records. The music video starts at a concert venue with Angus Young playing guitar. Brian Johnson sings for the enthusiastic crowd while the rest of the band plays behind him surrounded by lights.
- StarsTechnotronicManuela KamosiTechnotronic performs in the music video "Move This" from the album "Pump Up the Jam: The Album" recorded for SBK and EMI Records. The music video features a sunglasses wearing Ya Kid K singing as she stands in front of a white background. As she raps, dancers dance with the music.
- DirectorMatt MahurinStarsDef LeppardRick AllenVivian CampbellDef Leppard performs in the music video "Stand Up (Kick Love into Motion)" from the album "Adrenalize" recorded for Mercury and Bludgeon Riffola Records. The music video begins with a man running beneath and bridge and up a building. The band performs as they stand in front of blowing fabric.
- DirectorFrank DruckerStarsMatthew SweetMatthew Sweet performs in the music video "Girlfriend" from the album "Girlfriend" recorded for Zoo Records. The music video starts with an animated sequence of a spacecraft fleeing from several other more insect-like craft. Mathew Sweet sings as an animated man and woman have adventures. The clips are taken from the film Space Adventure Cobra (1982).
- DirectorRebecca BlakeStarsPrinceRobia ScottLori WernerA promotional video for Prince's 1991 hit single "Diamonds and Pearls."
- DirectorWayne IshamStarsExtremePat BadgerNuno BettencourtExtreme performs in the first version of the music video "Rest in Peace" from the album "III Sides To Every Story" recorded for A&M Records. The music video begins with stop motion sequence of two neighbors grilling and sitting in lawn chairs. A television appears playing a video of the band. Extreme performs in front of all white background.
- DirectorAndrew MorahanStarsElton JohnGeorge MichaelGeorge Michael covers the 1974 Elton John's hit "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" at Wembley Stadium, with Elton John himself as surprise guest to sing a duet.
- DirectorClaude BorenzweigStarsCece PenistonCeCe Peniston performs in the music video "Finally" from the album "Finally" recorded for A&M Records. The music video begins with a shots of CeCe Peniston and a dancer under a prism color effect. She sings as she stands against a plane background decorated with colorful geometric figures.
- DirectorMeiert AvisStarsBruce SpringsteenBruce Springsteen performs in the music video "Human Touch" from the album "Human Touch" recorded for Columbia Records. The video opens on a streetcar traveling at night through the city, Bruce Springsteen sits in the streetcar watching his fellow passengers and looking out of the window at the people of the city. Video clips of Springsteen playing guitar play throughout.
- StarsThe Soup DragonsSushil K. DadeSean DicksonThe Soup Dragons perform in the music video "Divine Thing" from the album "Hotwired" recorded for Big Life Records. The band performs in a studio surrounded by musical equipment. As Sean Dickson sings, the lyrics appear on screen. Video clips feature women walking on sidewalks and taxis driving on a city street.
- DirectorAlek KeshishianStarsMadonnaRosie O'DonnellMusic video by Madonna performing 'This Used To Be My Playground'.
- DirectorJames YukichStarsGenesisTony BanksPhil CollinsIn the music video for Genesis' song "I Can't Dance", Phil Collins plays an egotistical model for jeans commercials who is having a particularly bad day.
- DirectorJay LeveyStars'Weird Al' YankovicTony De La RosaSteve JayMusic video for Weird Al Yankovic's 1992 single "Smells Like Nirvana" in which he recreates Nirvana's music video "Smells Like Teen Spirit" but with added comedic elements. It focuses on how difficult it is to understand the lyrics.
- DirectorThierry MuglerStarsClay ElkinsNadja AuermannEmma Balfour
- DirectorPiers PlowdenStarsToad the Wet SprocketDean DinningRandy GussToad the Wet Sprocket performs in the music video "Walk on the Ocean" from the album "Fear" recorded for Columbia Records. The music video begins with shot of Glen Phillips walking toward the ocean. He and the band walk on the beach. They perform in front of a white house and inside it. Video is superimposed upon photographs throughout.
- DirectorHerb RittsStarsMichael JacksonPrincess Stéphanie of MonacoNaomi CampbellMusic video for Michael Jackson's 1992 single "In The Closet". In the video, Michael dances in a remote building located in a desert, together with model Naomi Campbell.
- DirectorRocky SchenckStarsAlice in ChainsLayne StaleyJerry CantrellOfficial music video for Alice in Chains' 1992 single "Them Bones".
- DirectorKevin GodleyStarsBryan AdamsMickey CurryTommy MandelBryan Adams performs in the music video "Thought I'd Died and Gone to Heaven" from the album "Waking Up the Neighbours" recorded for A&M Records. The music video begins with Bryan Adams in a field of barley which is tinted to appear blue. The band plays within the barley field as dolphins leap out of it.
- DirectorJames LebonStarsDave SimonFred FairbrassRichard FairbrassVideo promo for Right Said Fred: I'm Too Sexy.