How to Watch R&B Music Videos From the Eighties on YouTube
The term "rhythm and blues," or R&B, was crafted in 1947 by "Billboard" magazine. The style of music that defines R&B, however, goes back much further. According to the Shades of Blue website, R&B music can officially be traced back to the early 1900s. Influenced by ragtime, the deep South, church music and soul music, R&B has evolved throughout the years. In the 1980s, R&B took on a more contemporary style with the emergence of rap, hip and hop and the launch of MTV. Although the 1980s are long over and music videos rarely make it to television, R&B fans can still watch their favorites online at popular sites like YouTube.
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Check that you have the required software and hardware to watch YouTube videos. See the Resources section for general system requirements.
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Launch YouTube (www.youtube.com) in your browser.
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Type in the keywords "1980s R&B music videos" in the search box located in the top left section of the YouTube homepage. You may also search by artist name or song title. Use the keywords "music video" in either case to help narrow the search. A new page will appear, listing the search results.
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Click on a video image or the title of the video to watch it. The search results will include brief descriptions of the video to help you determine the content before you watch. If you see nothing of interest of the first page, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click "Next."
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Tips & Warnings
You do not need to create a YouTube account to watch videos. However, if you want to upload videos or create customized playlists, an account is required.
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