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Victoria - The Evolution of a Great Pop Song

December 2011

Everyone knows it, almost anyone can hum it, and it’s always on the radio. 'Victoria', the first single by the Dance Exponents, is thirty years old and still going strong. Over three episodes, this series traces the evolution of a great pop song and a classic New Zealand music video.

Victoria: The Evolution of a Great Pop Song (Part 1)

The Real Victoria: the story behind the song. (11′04″)

Victoria: The Evolution of a Great Pop Song (Part 2)

Shooting Victoria: the video of the song of the... (10′57″)

Victoria: The Evolution of a Great Pop Song (Part 3)

Victoria Speaks: Michelle Mathis on being "that girl in that video". (10′09″)

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Michelle Mathis
Michelle Mathis, who played Victoria, between two paintings of her made for the video.

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