Dire Straits - Walk of Life (1985) (US version)

From Leo AI: The music video for Walk of Life by Dire Straits was released in 1985 as part of their landmark album Brothers in Arms. Directed by Stephen R. Johnson, the video became an MTV staple and played a significant role in cementing the song's status as a global hit. Notably, two different versions of the video were produced: one for the UK and another tailored for the US audience.
For the American market, the video was re-edited to feature a montage of sports bloopers and highlights, including clips from baseball and basketball (notably featuring NBA legends like Michael Jordan). This version was specifically designed to appeal to US audiences and received heavy rotation on MTV. Mark Knopfler himself suggested the sports theme, and he also requested that camera angles avoid shooting him from the side to minimize the appearance of his nose.