From Taylor Swift’s unforgettable 2019 version of “You Need To Calm Down / Lover” to One Direction’s 2012 rendition of “One Thing,” the VMAs have had countless iconic performances. To prepare for the 2022 MTV #VMAs, here’s a look back at some performances from years past. Don’t miss the MTV Music Video Awards, live on August 28 at 8p.
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taylor turning vmas into her concert when she sang lover is my new fav thing
Taylor is so nice for letting them give out their awards during her concert!
Ikr! Lol
I love how fast taylor can go from an upbeat pop performance to only her voice and guitar. Her fame really overshadows her talent, one of the best performers alive
LMAO
@@lonelyhorse5313I know that was my reaction to them calling her one of the best performers alive 😂😂 they only do mainstream clearly
@@newname3021 literally💀
Lol😂
@@lonelyhorse5313bud clearly you havent heard about the eras tour the highest grossing tour ever where she preforms 45 songs for 3 hours straight…thats a good performer
Taylor’s definitely gonna win all the nominations she was voted for
Ong
DEMI LOVATO COOL FOR THE SUMMER WAS INSANE!
I see Taylor Swift I clicked ❤️
Me too!!!
Demi’s perfomance was everything and more!! ♥️
Everyone performs expect for Taylor was the best
00:00 Taylor Swift - You Need To Calm Down/Lover (2019 VMAs) 05:49 Justin Bieber - Where Are U Now/What Do You Mean? (2015 VMAs) 11:05 Lizzo - Truth Hurts/Good As Hell (2019 VMAs) 14:51 One Direction - One Thing (2012 VMAs) 18:18 Demi Lovato, Iggy Azalea - Cool For The Summer (2015 VMAs) 22:30 Bruno Mars - Gorilla (2013 VMAs) 25:58 Justin Bieber - U Smile/Baby/Somebody To Love (2010 VMAs)
stop embarrassing yourself taylor cant sing or perform, nothing iconic about her except reputation
@@katyperryqueenofflop290stop embarassing yourself. what do you think the performance of ybwm VMA 2009 was, right after the iconic moment of " imma let you finish";? Everyone was talking about it the other day in high schools and colleges. What about the iconic "i am sorry I am busy opening up the Grammy's " in British accent was?? What do you think the iconic performance before winning artist of decade was at the AMAs?? What do you think the 22 performance at the bbmas was?? What do you think the cardigan/August performance at the Grammys was? And finally the love story/yntcd at VMAs 2019. You can see she turned the whole award show into concert. Everyone has pink lights as if it's a concert, everyone is waving their hands in the air in sync as if it's a concert. Everyone is singing with Taylor and knows every word as if it's a concert. You can watch fancams of that performance and you would see how everyone knows everything. And don't forget 1989 era. The iconic moment of "i am not jumping off of there, people gettin bitten by snakes, dangerous." She is iconic.
Glad demi Lovato cool for the summer is here too :))) more relevant rn tbh
@@gia42472 Kanye made that bich famous they said. Mostly Kanye fan lol
@@katyperryqueenofflop290 you played yourself sis. whats iconic about you? NOTHING! go get some air
Janet’s tribute to Michael, Missy Rihanna and Bey’s vanguard performances, beyonces lemonade medley and love on top, Gaga’s applause and paparazzi performances… you know. The performances that people actually discuss
They said Iconic not Legendary learn how to read please
@@KinectWars Legendary is Madonna,Britney and Christina. Is Michael and Britney vma 2002 , is Nsync and Michael 2001 . Beyonce vma 2009. Please
stop embarrassing yourself taylor cant sing or perform, nothing iconic about her except reputation
@@KinectWars and this wasn’t an open conversation for debate. Learn to stay in your place. Which is out of my business.
@@NazaAlejandro CHRISTINA LEGENDARY? 😂😂😂 Beyoncé and Gaga are legends of the century
Demi that’s AMAZING 🤎🤘🏾
That taylor swuft performance was absolutely amazing! And heartwarming to see everyone dancing and holding eachother ❤❤❤❤ i love it!
TAYLOR 🥰♥️
TAYLOR won the whole package ; visual, vocal, dance and rap. She is the whole group herself.
Did you watch the whole clip?
Sorry but Taylor can’t sing, dance or rap
You had me up untill rap DON'T YOU EVER PUT HER WITH RAP... YOU HAVE TO HAVE LIVED BREATH AND COME FROM RAP. SHE HOT! BIT SHE'S NOT RAP AT ALL WE'RE NOT GIVING OUT MICS LIKE CANDY. WITH ALL RESPECT
Did you not watch Justin’s two performances?
@@jardon3004 nope
Lizzie got the whole place shaking😂 Everyone was up and dancing. Well done girl
That Lover by Taytay is the best moment.
VMAs announce Taylor's performance for this year.
FR?!
''magically chaotic"" is the best way that i can possibly describe taylor's performance.. and i totally live for it.
Lizzo performance was everything she really is a super 🌟 her music just makes you feel
A “super 🌟” and yet Lizzo can’t even sell more than 60,000 copies of an album….super star my ass. Ya’ll give that title to just anybody
@@rydercdaniels4475 that is your opinion I don't know who yall are but speaking for myself I love music that makes me feel good idc about sales and all that other ish I just like good music and a good performer, where she came from being homeless and all of her struggles she came a long way she's worked hard in her craft & she believes in herself that's a super star to me & damn near everyone of her songs have been played in movies , commercials etc... she makes ppl feel good as hell with her music nothing else matters she might not be your cup of tea but she do have hits and she makes $$$$ so clearly she isn't doing bad for herself
demi so pretty
Demi's on fire y'all 🔥🥰
Cool for the summer is Iconic🌈🌈
Demi ate that performance up!! 😋
Lizzo’s performance made me feel better than good. One of my favorite live performances on the VMA’s EVER
me too
Demi who can toped that performance...it's one of the best 👌 performance I've seen from her and in all vma
People kiss when LOVER is playing was soooo amazing
Justin’s vocal, dance with kids and drum skills ALL IN ONE PERSON 💜✨
I really wish "Lover" would have gotten it's own tour. It would have been amazing!
2019 Taylor Swift Best VMA performance! ❤️
Yassss iggy and demi💗
lizzo’s performance made me feel good as hell!! yeah i watched it twice, lizzo & taylor swift just brought the whole room together
taylor wins the category in everything, she is amazing in every way 💘💋
stop embarrassing yourself she cant sing or perform, nothing iconic about her except reputation
oh well, that would be said by someone whose life is not very interesting, so she has to resort to lowering the career of a successful woman
@@katyperryqueenofflop290 u commented this at least twice whats ur beef bro lmao
@@katyperryqueenofflop290 and Justin ? Can't even move💀
Taylor sounds terrible in this performance, shaky and out of breath
the word straight appearing while Taylor sings you need to calm down is a crime
OMG JUSTIN BIEBER, ONE DIRECTION AND BRUNO MARS sooo amazing
Bruno killed his performance 🔥🔥
THAT TIMES WHEN DEMI LOVATO CRUSED THE VMAs JUST FREAKING LOVE HER 😍🔥
14:51 One Direction 🔥
The fact that Miley’s Slide Away or Midnight Sky performances weren’t on here is a shame. And 2 for Bieber? Psh. Gaga or Bey could’ve filled that slot as well.
That slide away performance with one of the best performances from any artist. PERIOD. Great song Great voices.
they said showed iconic performances only not legendary
It's based on the craze. Bieber had a comeback that year and everyone were excited to see him, that time the performance made a big hit, he cried during the performance bcz it was overwhelming for him to perform after so many years. As u can see on the last u smile , baby , and somebody to love performance- he is very talented, he had control over his singing and the drum play was epic.
Lizzo was having a church moment with her music and i love it❤️❤️
I miss 1D, they were so perfect
Taylor Lizzo and Bruno were the best performances in this video!!!!!
MILEY CYRUS VMA 2013??????????? the MOST ICONIC performance off all time
Wow demi is iconic
Demi had the best performance in this video
OHHH MYYYY GOOODDDD LIZZOOOOO IS such an inspiration
Lizzo’s performance will always make me cry
Table of Contents: 0:00 - Taylor Swift (2019) 5:49 - Justin Bieber (2015) 11:05 - Lizzo (2019) 14:52 - One Direction (2012) 18:19 - Demi Lovato (2015) 22:30 - Bruno Mars (2013) 25:59 - Justin Bieber (2010)
Demi💓
Lizzo is the most replayed of them all.
Felt so nostalgic after seeing my fav forever...one direction at 15:00 ❤️
Finally I saw a comment about one direction ❤️ Their reunion would give me all the happiness in the world❤️
@@aasthaagrawal1067 yesss ❤️
@@aasthaagrawal1067 I don't think they're having one.
I was thinking that they were having reunion
wow demi lovato really just threw an insane party!!!
well thank you, as a 50 yo man i just saw these big acts of todays music really delivering it....Taylor, Bruno , One Direction and Bieber really impressed me here
Demi iconic ❤️🔥
1D, JB , Lizzo and Demi's performances were fire🔥❤️
Demi and Iggy Iconic
I miss this Demi Lovato gave us these iconic hits 🥹
the best and the one that filled me with happiness Lizzo's performance ❤️❤️
Taylor Swift ❤❤❤
I love Taylor Swift's performance.
Baby justin was everything O my god
Demi iconic hits
Taylor is a walking slayyyyy!!!!!!! 🙄✨💗
Bruno Mars & his band GAVE ME CHILLS!!!!❤️🔥🔥🔥OMG🤤as they always do!!!
Proud Taylor Swift fan here 💖🤭
I just realized that Justin's voice was more smooth when he was younger 👌❤️✨
Demi Lovato e Iggy Azalea fizeram uma performance muito icônica!
Demi is ICONIC
I love all Iconic start with taylor
During the performance Justin Cried, it was an overwhelming moment for him, it was his first stage performance after years of hiatus
The vmas just turned into a TS concert 😻
Lizzo ate it in everything. Sorry but compared to the other performances she SLAYED
Katy Perry singing the lyrics wrong got me like omg🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 i love it with all the mood 🤣🤣🤣🥰
I cant believe that gaga is not in this list- She is the queen of vmas i mean- what a crime 👀
YT gave me in an ad right in the midst of Lizzo’s most elevated moment tf
Tay Tay, my love is still for you. ❤️ What a beautiful soul!
Justin is the ONLY one that appears in this list twice! He is the best, he is always wins.
Just bc mtv put him twice does not mean either of performances were better than the ones they excluded
@@filipmarinkovic6281 i feel like they put iconic performance from 2010 till now, not from all the legends like briney, michael, etc etc
@@luzcari3202 still i listed 2010+ in my comment
@@filipmarinkovic6281 idc sorry
@@luzcari3202 ik but u need to care cuz then it makes no sense to say that he is the best and that always wins
Demi did not need to eat down like that
Justin and One Direction the best forever.
Demi Iggy ❤️🔥
16:56 🤣Katy,Riri and Asap 😩
So no Beyoncé, Nicki or Gaga?
To everyone saying Justin Bieber didn't deserve that spot lemme tell u t's based on the craze. Bieber had a comeback that year and everyone were excited to see him, that time the performance made a big hit, he cried during the performance bcz it was overwhelming for him to perform after so many years. As u can see on the last u smile , baby , and somebody to love performance- he is very talented, he had control over his singing and the drum play was epic.
Waiting for taylor accepting vanguard award. I think it’ll be very soon. Of course I wanna say Congrats on Nicki😘
Lol. Lizzo made it feel like church. What a beautiful performance talented young lady. 😍
I saw Taylor Swift i clicked that's her power
this may be irrelevant but to the one who notices, am taking a moment to pray that whatever u're going thru gets better & whatever u're struggling with or worrying about is going to be fine. thru ups & downs, success & failures never forget the above almighty is always there spiritually & won't leave behind with u have faith & trust him with all ur heart & everything goes well, wishing everyone have a blessed day ahead. Amen ❣️🙏🏼
How can you pray for someone when no one has even commented to you yet??
I liked this video just because of QUEEN TAYLOR
I'm so glad this morning for I seeing idol Taylor here this vedeo ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
All these performances are just soo ICONIC. These artists took the VMA's to a whole different level!!! Justin Bieber & Taylor Swift ones r the best for me!!
DEMIIII
Jacob in the crowd with Carlisle is the most 2012 thing I've ever seen💀
DAMN! DEMI LOVATO DID THAT!
Lover tour would have been one of the greatest.
So I guess the Beyonce, gaga , Michael Jackson and britney one's are the legendary right
Absolutely
They're on the difference decade, this list only include 10' decade, that's why they don't include 2020 above as well.
@@royalcheese665 beyonce's medley lemonade was in 2016 so technically this decade
@@roger9283 I mean the artist, not the performances
@POP CHARTS wtf are you mad about?? Biber and swift was less popular than them in 2000's, swift and Biber at their peak in 2010's. If you're that mad with this list then go make your video of your own list.
Can’t believe it’s been years. Sitting alone in my living room hiding from the coronavirus while blasting this song out loud! What a song!💯💪🏾❤✊🏾
TAYLOR SWIFT❣
you can tell how young everyone is when gaga’s legendary paparazzi vma performance is barely mentioned these days :(
Spectacular performance. Beautiful vocals. Awesome emotion and passion in your vocals. The music sounded tight. Bravo. Loved it. Encore.💘💝💗
Britney with the snake is the best and nothing can beat that!
I will forever love Taylor
Saudades de one Direction 😭❤️