{"id":572,"date":"2024-05-24T01:39:31","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T00:39:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/?p=572"},"modified":"2024-05-24T01:39:32","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T00:39:32","slug":"the-top-10-iconic-cars-in-music-videos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/index.php\/2024\/05\/24\/the-top-10-iconic-cars-in-music-videos\/","title":{"rendered":"The top 10 iconic cars in music videos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Cars in music videos is a trope that has been used almost from the start of music videos. Even with streaming being the main way of consuming music nowadays the art of the music video is still prevalent. But one thing that is lacking compared to videos from \u2018back in the day\u2019 and that is videos that contain cars that now hold \u2018iconic\u2019 status. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are 10 iconic cars from music videos. Enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">10. Jaguar XJ &#8211; &#8220;Here I Go Again &#8217;87&#8221; by Whitesnake: <\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Whitesnake - Here I Go Again &#039;87 (Official Music Video)\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WyF8RHM1OCg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Jaguar XJ in Whitesnake&#8217;s video exudes elegance and sophistication, perfectly complementing the song&#8217;s theme of embarking on a new journey with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#df2082\" class=\"has-inline-color\">9. Vauxhall Viva &#8211; &#8220;Year 3000&#8221; by Busted: <\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Busted - Year 3000\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Tu7HoGZaspo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Vauxhall Viva in Busted&#8217;s video adds a touch of retro-futurism, fitting the song&#8217;s futuristic narrative while also paying homage to classic British motoring. The car itself is a shocking but it takes its place in an iconic pop-punk music video of the early 2000\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">8. Mercury Monterey Convertible &#8211; &#8220;Holiday&#8221; by Green Day: <\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Green Day - Holiday [Official Music Video]\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/A1OqtIqzScI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This classic convertible reflects the carefree and rebellious spirit of Green Day&#8217;s music, epitomising the freedom of youth and summer adventures that all of us angsty teens listening to Green Day wanted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#df2082\" class=\"has-inline-color\">7. Austin Healey 3000 &#8211; &#8220;Everybody Wants to Rule the World&#8221; by Tears For Fears: <\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The World (Official Music Video)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aGCdLKXNF3w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Austin Healey 3000 captures the nostalgic charm of the 1960s, enhancing the video&#8217;s theme of longing for a simpler time amid the complexities of the modern world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">6. The Eliminator &#8211; Various ZZ Top Videos: <\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"ZZ Top - Gimme All Your Lovin&#039; (Official Music Video) [HD Remaster]\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ae829mFAGGE?list=PLIKJJkHS3Ii7Flm9Cosg7jeeOOTsyzLwP\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The customised hot rod known as &#8220;The Eliminator&#8221; is synonymous with ZZ Top&#8217;s music, representing the band&#8217;s fusion of rock, blues, and Americana. Its distinctive design and role in multiple videos make it an enduring symbol of ZZ Top&#8217;s style. Would be higher on this list due to how often it was used but ZZ Top isn\u2019t quite as popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#df2082\" class=\"has-inline-color\">5. Munster Koach &#8211; &#8220;Dragula&#8221; by Rob Zombie: <\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Rob Zombie - Dragula\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EqQuihD0hoI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Munster Koach, famously associated with the TV series &#8220;The Munsters,&#8221; adds a touch of horror and campiness to Rob Zombie&#8217;s viral music video, perfectly aligning with his aesthetic and musical genre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">4. DeLorean &#8211; &#8220;Power of Love&#8221; by Huey Lewis: <\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Huey Lewis &amp; The News - The Power Of Love (Official Music Video)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wBl2QGAIx1s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The DeLorean time machine from &#8220;Back to the Future&#8221; is an icon of 1980s pop culture, and its appearance in Huey Lewis&#8217;s video pays homage to the film while adding a nostalgic flair to the song&#8217;s message of love and nostalgia. Possibly the most iconic and recognisable car every flat out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#df2082\" class=\"has-inline-color\">3. Saab 99 &#8211; &#8220;Don&#8217;t You Want Me&#8221; by Human League: <\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"The Human League - Don&#039;t You Want Me (Official Music Video)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uPudE8nDog0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Saab 99 embodies the sleek and stylish aesthetic of the 1980s, perfectly complementing the song&#8217;s themes of love and desire against a backdrop of urban sophistication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">2. BMW 8 Series &#8211; &#8220;Sexy MF&#8221; by Prince: <\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Prince &amp; The New Power Generation - Sexy M. F. (Official Music Video)\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bfHsF6FKgb4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The BMW 8 Series epitomises luxury and sensuality, making it the perfect accompaniment to Prince&#8217;s sultry and provocative lyrics. Its sleek design and high-performance capabilities mirror the song&#8217;s seductive allure. Also probably the best actual car in music videos to make this list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#df2082\" class=\"has-inline-color\">1. Vauxhall Cresta &#8211; &#8220;Ghost Town&#8221; by The Specials: <\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"The Specials - Ghost Town [Official HD Remastered Video]\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RZ2oXzrnti4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The 1961 Vauxhall Cresta from The Specials&#8217; &#8220;Ghost Town&#8221; video is iconic for its association with the song&#8217;s poignant portrayal of urban decay and social unrest. Its presence adds a sense of authenticity and grit to the video, making it the standout car in music video history for one of the stand out music videos in history. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Comment down below which you think is the most iconic cars in music video history. Cheers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/frowned__upon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">@Frowned__Upon<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cars in music videos is a trope that has been used almost from the start&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":577,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[71,72,70],"class_list":["post-572","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-music","tag-cars","tag-music-videos","tag-top-10"],"aioseo_notices":[],"featured_image_urls":{"full":["https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/7D497758-E752-4C9D-83A2-6DF0A55F303D.png",1080,1080,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/7D497758-E752-4C9D-83A2-6DF0A55F303D-150x150.png",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/7D497758-E752-4C9D-83A2-6DF0A55F303D-300x300.png",300,300,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/7D497758-E752-4C9D-83A2-6DF0A55F303D-768x768.png",640,640,true],"large":["https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/7D497758-E752-4C9D-83A2-6DF0A55F303D-1024x1024.png",640,640,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/7D497758-E752-4C9D-83A2-6DF0A55F303D.png",1080,1080,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/7D497758-E752-4C9D-83A2-6DF0A55F303D.png",1080,1080,false],"covernews-slider-full":["https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/7D497758-E752-4C9D-83A2-6DF0A55F303D-1080x715.png",1080,715,true],"covernews-slider-center":["https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/7D497758-E752-4C9D-83A2-6DF0A55F303D-800x500.png",800,500,true],"covernews-featured":["https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/7D497758-E752-4C9D-83A2-6DF0A55F303D-1024x1024.png",1024,1024,true],"covernews-medium":["https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/7D497758-E752-4C9D-83A2-6DF0A55F303D-540x340.png",540,340,true],"covernews-medium-square":["https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/7D497758-E752-4C9D-83A2-6DF0A55F303D-400x250.png",400,250,true]},"author_info":{"display_name":"Matt Evans","author_link":"https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/index.php\/author\/frownedupon-net\/"},"category_info":"<a href=\"https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/index.php\/category\/music\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Music<\/a>","tag_info":"Music","comment_count":"0","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/572"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=572"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/572\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":576,"href":"https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/572\/revisions\/576"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/577"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=572"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=572"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frownedupon.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=572"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}