The music video made its U.S. television debut on Solid Gold on January 31, 1981. Much of the video is a one-take scene of Debbie Harrydancing along the street, passing by graffiti artists Uncle Sam, a native American, and a goat. Fab Five Freddy and graffiti artists Lee Quinones and Jean-Michel Basquiat make cameo appearances. Basquiat was hired when Grandmaster Flash did not show for the filming.