# The greatest music videos of all time according to Channel 4 (2005)

In "The 100 Greatest Pop Videos" (2005), Channel 4 viewers chose Michael Jackson's Thriller as the best music video, ahead of Peter Gabriel's Sledgehammer and a-ha's Take On Me. The top 10.

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- Feb 26, 2022 · Laura M.
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## Top 10

1. **Thriller – Michael Jackson** (17 · ▲18 ▼1) — Video from 1983.
2. **Sledgehammer – Peter Gabriel** (15 · ▲16 ▼1) — Video from 1986.
3. **Like a Prayer – Madonna** (14 · ▲15 ▼1) — Video from 1989.
4. **Vogue – Madonna** (12 · ▲13 ▼1) — Video from 1990.
5. **Take On Me – a-ha** (12 · ▲12 ▼0) — Video from 1985.
6. **Billie Jean – Michael Jackson** (11 · ▲14 ▼3) — Video from 1983.
7. **Bitter Sweet Symphony – The Verve** (11 · ▲14 ▼3) — Video from 1997.
8. **Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen** (9 · ▲13 ▼4) — Video from 1975.
9. **Rock DJ – Robbie Williams** (9 · ▲12 ▼3) — Video from 2000.
10. **Smells Like Teen Spirit – Nirvana** (8 · ▲11 ▼3) — Video from 1991.

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