Rockwell – Somebody’s Watching Me
New Wave · Francis Delia · 1989 · 287M
Rockwell – Somebody’s Watching Me
1989 · 1980s · · · · Directed by Francis Delia
Rockwell’s “Somebody’s Watching Me,” released on January 14, 1984, is a synth-pop track that delves into themes of paranoia and surveillance. The song features backing vocals by Michael Jackson, which contributed to its widespread popularity. The accompanying music video, directed by Francis Delia, enhances the song’s eerie atmosphere with visuals of Rockwell experiencing unsettling events in a haunted house setting. The video includes references to classic horror motifs, such as scenes reminiscent of Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho.” “Somebody’s Watching Me” achieved significant chart success, reaching number two on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and topping charts in several countries.
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