They make it look so easy.
1. “Call Your Girlfriend” by Robin
Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=F6ImxY6hnfA. Via youtube.com
Sales of pink, furry sweaters went up a lot that year.
2. “Here It Goes Again” by OK Go
Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=dTAAsCNK7RA. Via youtube.com
So many amazing OK Go videos to choose from, but this remains a classic.
3. “1234” by Feist
Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=ABYnqp-bxvg. Via youtube.com
Deservedly, this was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Music Video in 2008.
4. “Hideaway” by Kiesza
Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=ESXgJ9-H-2U. Via youtube.com
Shot on the streets of Brooklyn for next to nothing, this video is mesmerizing to watch.
5. “Rock With U” by Janet Jackson
Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=XY7Qc_VMKmk. Via youtu.be
This is how it’s done, people.
6. “Flawless (Go to the City)” by George Michael
Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=QgGDcn46aW8. Via youtube.com
This is all of us getting ready for a night out.
7. “Happiness” by Goldfrapp
Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=mnHlGONToIc. Via youtube.com
Goldfrapp pay homage to Bobby Van’s Street Dance from ‘Small Town Girl’ in this hopper of a video.
8. “Wannabe” by Spice Girls
Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=gJLIiF15wjQ. Via youtube.com
Love it or hate it, this video propelled the Spice Girls to worldwide fame.
9. “Single Ladies” (Put a Ring on It) by Beyoncé
Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=4m1EFMoRFvY. Via youtube.com
Not actually one take, but close enough.
10. “Happy” by Pharrell Williams
Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=i0A3-wc0rpw. 24hoursofhappy.com / Via youtube.com
Pharrell achieves the greatest feat in pop history by recording a 24 hour music video that’s a collection of one-take clips mashed into one. Each of the 400 dancers (including Steve Carell, Kelly Osbourne, Jamie Foxx, Magic Johnson and the Minions from Despicable Me) were given just one take to dance their version of the hit song. Just try and watch the entire thing.
Read more: http://buzzfeed.com/donalo/10-mind-blowing-one-take-dance-videos-9l8y