Go-Go's - Cool Jerk '90 (Music Video)

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Go-Go's - Cool Jerk '90.

Official music video for the remake of "Cool Jerk" (here cleverly retitled "Cool Jerk '90") that was recorded for the Go-Go's 1990 Greatest Hits album (cleverly title 'Greatest').

The track was produced by frequent Prince collaborator David Z. who was fresh off having a U.S. number one hit with the Fine Young Cannibals "She Drives Me Crazy", however the producer's signature drum snare loop sound and highly produced style didn't really mesh well with the organic pop/rock sound the Go-Go's were known for and the single tanked upon release in the Fall of 1990.

Today, the track is often looked at with much disdain by many Go-Go's fans (and most likely) some band members themselves. However, the video is a treat in many ways...it does have a colorful, slick feel to it that pops out at you, and it IS entertaining to see some of the awkward dance moves the poor band members were forced to endure. While singer Belinda Carlisle seems most comfortable with this task, poor Gina Schock is forced to dance the cool jerk AND bang the drum at the same time..and the result is pure entertainment GOLD.

Fun fact: The video version of this song is actually a 'remix' of the remixed/remade Cool Jerk ('90) that appears on the album 'Greatest'.

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[grandmastermikeymoo]

I worship the GO GO'S! This song was awesome!

[Msnikid69]

@grandmastermikeymoo Never tire of this band... been faithful fan since early 80's!

[AmericanGroceryTop40]

Madonna's Give Me All Your Luvin' seems to take a secret vibe from this.

[poodle559]

4 people are not cool, just jerks!

[daringgab]

this is the best version!

[tracyblogger]

Friends and I would sing "Bull SH*T" to the chorus. It's fun. Try it. LOL

[Suentimb]

Phwooooooooorrrrrrrrrrrr.....



[nneuberger16]

I know a cat that can really do the cool jerk

[banglefan1982]

I like this version better than the 1982 version just wish they would play it live like this again

[Drew1165]

FIERCE!

[ryleebuchanan]

Cool video! Love it!

[puffin88]

Charlotte forever!!

[Shteve67]

out of all the different version of this they've recorded, this is my least favorite.

[XxweshallalbashxX]

i was at erie lanes today..

nd this video came on..

never heard of it..but i was dancin lol

i love it now.

[MegaBug2010]

All the girl's LOOK VERY NICE!!! Especially BELINDA!

[grandmastermikeymoo]

@Msnikid69 -- RIGHT ON!!! I'm from L.A., so I saw this band when they were playing places like Madame Wong's and The Whiskey...I have been MUCHO LOYAL to them, and would see them again in a heartbeat. Thanks for the comment!

[BDB1999]

omg i luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu­uuuvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv the go go's!!!!!!! they r so (x infinity n beyond) awsum!

[mpompadour21]

@veselipastir Yep, I can see that too!

[veselipastir]

@mpompadour21 more like Nicole Kidman in Moulin Rouge

[hfxmusicman]

I like the version on the Vacation album better.

[mpompadour21]

HOOOOT! Belinda reminds me of Ann Margaret in this clip