Devo - Whip It

Devo's "Whip It" was a new wave anthem that became a surprise hit, largely thanks to its quirky music video. With its catchy synth riff, bizarre lyrics, and the band's signature energy domes, the song and video were instantly recognizable. The video's surreal imagery, including the band members' jerky movements and the infamous "whipping" scene, was both captivating and slightly controversial, making it a perfect fit for the then-nascent MTV. "Whip It" helped catapult Devo into the mainstream and cemented their place in pop culture history as purveyors of intelligent, yet absurd, art-pop.