Does anyone remember a video that was out around 1985 or so that had David Lee Roth conducting an orchestra?

I seem to recall also that David Lee was doing some silly things in the video, like maybe falling over or something

The only thing I can remember is that it was out around the same time as the "Amadeus" movie and maybe there was some kind of tie-in there.

The video may have been played on MTV but I remember it more from the "ABC Rocks" video show that used to be on ABC Friday nights.

That's all I can remember. I've asked everyone I know and they think I'm either crazy or have a warped imagination.

Any info would be appreciated such as the name of the song, actual artist, and why David Lee Roth (of all people) was conducting.

Thanks for any help!

-Rich!

I thought I knew all of Diamond Dave's stuff, but that is a new one on me.

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Welcome, Rich! I'm going to move this topic over to the "Visual Audio" section. It will certainly get more exposure over there. You can click on the red link at the top left to find this thread...

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The loneliness just fades away
thoughts of you just memories
no cryin now for what we're missin
time won't forget what you meant to me

I think the video you're talking about is his rendition of "Just a Gigolo."

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Thanks for the welcome Sal. I'm a long time reader, first time poster. http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//smile.gif

us007ed, I am positive that the video I'm thinking of is NOT "Just A Gigolo." In fact I highly doubt this is a David Lee Roth song I'm thinking of. He was just in the video being the symphany conductor. The song I believe was a classical piece.

I couldn't been dreaming this... or could I??

-Rich!

Well.. I can't remember him baing in anything else but VH and DLR videos... I loved his "Yankee Rose" video...

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Later!! Tina

That man was/is quite the entertainer! Loved most of his stuff. http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//wink.gif

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~Dawn

Hey Rich,

I can help you out here! I discussed this video in my 1997 book, 1984: The Ultimate Van Halen Trivia Book:

http://www.trafford.com/robots/97-0007.html

Question #1924: What role does Dave play in the video for "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik" from the Amadeus soundtrack?

A: He portrays an orchestra conductor in full evening dress

Hope this helps!

All the best,

LucasA

Wow Rich.....your mystery is solved! Thanks Lucas! http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//wavey.gif

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~Dawn

LucasA,
You rock! Thanks so much for the info. Who would have thought that I knew a piece of trivia? http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//laugh.gif

Thanks again and thanks to everyone else who helped. This board/website is awesome. I'm glad I found it.

-Rich!

And we thought you were crazy!!

I'm sorry http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//frown.gif What a great question!!!



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Later!! Tina

I LOVED THIS VIDEO!!! It starts out with Dave as a conductor with some crazy tuxedo on. He taps the podium and says, "Ok everyone, this suit's gotta be in by six so lets try and get this right!" Then it plays a song from Amadeus and mixes movie scenes with rock video clips. PLEASE if you find this video let me know. I HAVE BEEN looking for it forever!!!!!

Thanks

Mike