Monday, 25 September 2017

Pop promos with actors

This is a list of 3 pop promos that feature actors in them. Please note none have no connection to films.

Kate Bush - Experiment IV

This 1986 track features Hugh Laurie and Dawn French at a time when they were blazing a trail in British Comedy. The video also features veterans Peter (Porridge, Game of Thrones) Vaughn and Richard (Goldfinger) Vernon. The video was deemed too disturbing that it was one point banned.


Paul McCartney - Take It Away

Featuring a mini Beatles reunion with Ringo Starr on drums and legendary producer George Martin on piano.  This 1982 video has John Hurt playing a manager on the look out for new talent. No need to guess who he discovers.


Iron Maiden - Can I Play With Madness

A year before his death from cancer Graham Chapman appeared in this 1988 video. Chapman takes on the role of a strict Art teacher who after scolding one of his pupils for drawing Iron Maiden's mascot Eddie ends up meeting him. Chapman taking on the role of a strict teacher was an obvious play on his personal reputation as a hell raiser.

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