I've discussed all of these clips here before, but for some reason, I felt like revisiting them again here today. Herewith the Downtown Dozen: 12 great videos featuring footage of a Lower Manhattan that largely no longer exists. Enjoy.
Addendum: Okay, so "Cosmic Slop" by the mighty Funkadelic was filmed in Central Park and Times Square, neither being "downtown." Regardless, it's a great video.
The Psychedelic Furs - "Run and Run"
The Undead - "My Kinda Town"
The Candy Snatchers - "Why I Drink"
Kajagoogoo - "Big Apple"
Depeche Mode - "Policy of Truth"
Funkadelic - "Cosmic Slop"
David Bowie - "I'm Afraid of Americans"
Beastie Boys - "Hold It Now, Hit It"
Sick of It All - "Potential for a Fall"
Surgery - Maliblues
Clowns for Progress - "Killing Time"
Luna - "Slash Your Tires"
Oh, to hell with it, here's one more...
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