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Music Video Time Machine by Decade

Channel surf through retro music videos and performances from the 1950s through the early 2000s. The player starts on the Music channel, and you can change decades, years, or channels at any time.

Browse retro music videos from six decades

Music performances changed with television itself, from black-and-white variety-show appearances and filmed songs to cable-era videos, concert clips, and early web-era broadcasts.

How the music video channel works

Retro Signal Room organizes curated public YouTube embeds into decade and channel filters. Press Power or Next to tune a clip, use the year keys to narrow the era, and switch channels whenever you want a different kind of broadcast material.

Music Video Time Machine FAQ

Which decades are included?

The music video time machine covers clips from the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s.

Does this page only play music videos?

It starts with only the Music channel selected. You can use the channel controls to add commercials, trailers, cartoons, and other available categories.

Where do the videos come from?

The player uses curated public YouTube embeds. Playback availability can vary by region, account, and the video's current embed settings.