I can’t believe it’s already been a year since last year’s New Year’s post. I hadn’t planned on posting anything New Years-oriented this year, but why not make it a Wafflesound Music tradition? After publishing last year’s blog, I thought, “Aww, I could have added this video!” So, I decided to share it this year. It’s an MTV New Year’s Eve Rock n Roll Ball from 1987, featuring Dave Edmunds and friends. How fun! ♪♫.
Below is the full show from 1987:
Here's another cool video. This is the 1996 MTV video music awards complete with commercials and pre-show:
Watching this evokes a wave of nostalgia that's hard to resist. Those performances light up my face with both smiles and wistful sighs—MTV was truly a gem in those days. By the mid-nineties, the channel had transformed, yet it still held onto that enchanting aura. I recall sitting in my bedroom, eagerly awaiting my favorite music videos, rewinding VCR tapes to relive the performances that stole my heart, and tuning into award shows just to witness the thrilling chaos unfold live. Music videos were a vibrant tapestry of grunge, alternative rock, pop, and hip-hop, while televised concerts and award shows became exhilarating events—electric, unpredictable, and brimming with life.
I often wish for just a fleeting moment to be transported back to that mid-nineties realm—when life seemed simpler and nostalgia wasn’t merely something we viewed on a screen but a vivid experience we lived. Though we can't rewind time, thanks to YouTube and archived clips, I can at least glimpse those cherished days and reignite a flicker of that magic all over again.
Happy New Year! Crank up the tunes, celebrate the moments, and let’s rock 2026 like it’s a classic MTV night! 🎸🎉🥂🍾
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