The Police - Every Breath You Take

Released in 1983, "Every Breath You Take" by The Police became an inescapable soundtrack to the era, its haunting melody and ambiguous lyrics embedding themselves deeply in popular culture. What made it particularly special was its striking music video, a moody, black-and-white masterpiece directed by Godley & Creme. Filmed with cinematic flair, featuring the band performing with string and piano accompaniment in a grand house, its atmospheric cinematography was groundbreaking, earning it the very first MTV Video Music Award for Best Cinematography. This visual style perfectly complemented the song's tense beauty. For many, the song was a slow dance staple, a melancholic backdrop to teenage romance, or simply a constant presence on radio and MTV, defining a specific moment in the 80s.