10 Music Videos that Turned Ten in March 2020, Featuring the Legendary Lady Gaga - Young Justin Bieber

Kapanlagi.com - Have you ever felt nostalgic about what songs accompanied your days ten years ago? Nowadays, listening to songs is as easy as installing a streaming app on your smartphone and subscribing, but ten years ago, it might have had a different story. The internet has become a part of everyday life, but access was not as easy and smooth as it is now. So, it's no wonder that the release of new music videos couldn't be instantly watched within seconds. Yes, because there were no YouTube notifications back then.

Nevertheless, true music lovers could still enjoy their favorite songs. So, do you remember which songs you often listened to or music videos you frequently watched ten years ago? Let's take a trip down memory lane here to refresh your memory. There were many musicians who released their music videos in March 2010, from hits by Lady Gaga to young Justin Bieber!

1. OK Go – This Too Shall Pass

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March 10 years ago was opened with a breakthrough by OK Go who released a music video for their single titled This Too Shall Pass. The alternative rock band amazed music enthusiasts in the mid-2010s with their out-of-the-box music video concept, which featured a Rube Goldberg Machine theme.

To refresh your memory, This Too Shall Pass showcases a series of interconnected and synchronized simple machines with the song. In order to bring their desired music video to life, OK Go collaborated with engineers to create these simple machines. Even after 10 years, this music video still astonishes with its mind-blowing concept.

2. Linkin Park - Not Alone

On March 2nd, it was the turn of Linkin Park to release a touching music video for their single Not Alone. The song itself is part of the Music For Relief campaign led by Linkin Park to help the victims of the earthquake that struck Haiti in 2010.

In line with its theme, Not Alone features various footage depicting the earthquake victims in Haiti, which is deeply moving. Combined with the powerful and profound vocals of the late Chester Bennington, this song carries its own meaning that touches the hearts of anyone.

3. Boyzone - Gave It All Away

Gave It All Away became one of the songs in Boyzone's fourth studio album, BROTHERS. This song holds a special meaning for the boyband because Stephen Gately participated in the recording before his untimely death in October 2009. Gave It All Away then became a tribute song to the late Gately, and its music video was released on March 8, 2010. 

4. Lady Gaga – Telephone featuring Beyonce

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Remember one of Mother Monster's iconic hits? Telephone became one of Lady Gaga's most successful singles throughout her music career. It's hard to believe that it has been 10 years since its music video was first released on March 15, 2010.

The concept of the music video was attention-grabbing. Its nearly 10-minute duration made it resemble a short film. The storyline continues from Gaga's capture in the Paparazzi music video, depicting her in jail. Plus, the presence of Beyonce added a special touch as their chemistry delighted fans. After 10 years, this music video still leaves unanswered questions.

Will there be a sequel to this video considering the ending text ‘To Be Continued’ that creates curiosity? Perhaps there will be a surprise from Mother Monster and Queen Bey after a decade? It's possible.

5. Martina McBride – Wrong Baby Wrong

Country music lovers definitely can't forget this release from Martina McBride. The song itself was released in February 2010 as one of the standout singles from her 10th studio album, titled SHINE. The music video depicts joy and the determination to break free from heartbreak, which is the main message of the song. 

6. Arctic Monkey – My Propeller

March 18, 2010, became a moment for Arctic Monkey with the release of the music video for 'My Propeller'. The song is the third single from the HUMBUG album, which was released in August 2009. 'Crying Lightning' and 'Cornerstone' were the previous singles that contributed to the album's success in the market. The music video for 'My Propeller' features a psychedelic animation concept in black and white, which represents the essence of the song. Is this one of your favorite Arctic Monkey singles, KLovers? 

7. Justin Bieber – Never Let You Go

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Still remember the glory days of Justin Bieber as a teenage singer? Apparently, that was 10 years ago! You can find traces of Justin Bieber's past in the music video Never Let You Go released on March 25, 2010. When watching this video, you can meet again with the cute JB with his distinctive voice when he was a teenager. Hmm, anyone miss him?

The music video Never Let You Go itself shows the development of Justin Bieber's more mature self compared to before. The concept itself is teenage love full of romance and flirting. Come on, who used to fall in love with JB? Watching this will make you remember your first love, right?

8. MGMT - Flash Delirium

This American pop-rock band is known for frequently incorporating eccentric concepts into their music videos. The same goes for Flash Delirium. This 10-year-old music video presents a symbolic concept depicting chaos in the modern era, with a party where people automatically dance like robots. As for the song itself, Flash Delirium still offers the band's distinctive psychedelic rhythm.

9. Usher - OMG featuring will.i.am

The past decade was a golden era for R&B, popularized by musicians like Usher. Exactly 10 years ago, this artist released the music video for his song titled OMG, featuring renowned rapper will.i.am. The music video adopts a dance concept in a studio, where Usher and will.i.am take turns performing their parts solo. The upbeat melody made this song a dance anthem of its time.

10. Janelle Monae - Tightrope

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Here is one of the most artsy music videos that emerged 10 years ago. Janelle Monae successfully brings to life the concept of robo pop stardom in the Tightrope music video. The concept is quite clear, the singer wears a suit and dances like Michael Jackson throughout this upbeat song. The video, directed by Wendy Morgan, takes place at the Palace of The Dogs, a mental hospital where Charlie Parker and Jimi Hendrix were once treated.

It's hard to believe that it's been 10 years since these 10 music videos were first released. Interestingly, their songs are still enjoyable to listen to in this era. Which decade-old music video is still your favorite, KLovers?

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