Devo’s “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” - Devoid of 3D!

In the late 1970s, American new wave band Devo took one of the most iconic songs in rock history — The Rolling Stones’ “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” and flipped it inside-out. Their funky, robotic rendition of the classic track wasn’t just a cover; it was a creative statement that introduced a generation to dystopian art-punk.

The Music Video That Helped Define an Era

The music video for Devo’s “Satisfaction” became one of the standout clips of the early MTV era. Filmed in 1978 alongside the song’s re-recording for their debut album Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!, the video was a quirky visual complement to the band’s unique sound.

What makes the video especially memorable is its surreal performance style. Devo’s synchronized, robotic motions and peculiar staging reflect the band’s de-evolution philosophy; a satirical look at conformity and the mechanization of modern life. Even the dancer featured in the clip, known as “Spazz Attack”, with his signature backflip, became a viral-worthy moment before the internet existed.

From MTV to Pop Culture Legacy

Though released before MTV launched, the “Satisfaction” video later enjoyed significant airplay on the fledgling music channel, helping cement Devo’s place in music video history. Fans and critics alike continue to celebrate the band’s audacious visual style and how the video captured that post-punk, art-rock energy of the late ’70s.

A Premium 3D Conversion - EYEPOP-3D’s DeVision

Recently, fan communities and visual tech enthusiasts have been buzzing about a a top quality 3D conversion of The Cramps "Tear it up" created by EYEPOP-3D currently available on YouTube.

So inspired by this enthusiasm it was time to look for another interesting music video to get the 3D treatment. Enter Devo.

With Devo's unique visual aesthetic the music video for "(I can't get no) satisfaction" seemed like another interesting and fun conversion to undertake just for the sake of it. Designed to reimagine the original video with immersive depth, this 3D version brings new life to every robotic dance, every angle of the performance, and every quirky detail of the classic clip.

Why It Matters

• Enhanced immersion - by giving iconic visuals a true sense of depth.

• Devo IS 3D  - there's no doubt everything Devo creates should be in Stereo 3D.

• Fan excitement - 3D conversions like this can reignite interest in music history and classic videos.
  

⚠️ However, due to copyright constraints, this 3D version isn’t publicly available. Fans hopeful to watch or share the EYEPOP-3D conversion are sadly only going to be able to see a few stills that demonstrate just how superb this conversion looks. Of course the original 2D version remains the only widely accessible edition.

Why Devo’s “Satisfaction” Still Matters

Devo’s take on “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” may have started as a bold stylistic experiment, but it’s endured because it does more than cover a song, it interprets it. By reframing the Rolling Stones’ defiant anthem through the lens of new wave art-rock, Devo turned a familiar hit into something cold, angular, and defiantly different.

Whether you’re a long-time fan rediscovering the clip or a new listener curious about music video history,

Devo’s “Satisfaction” remains a fascinating, influential piece of pop culture — and perhaps even more striking when imagined in 3D.

NOTE: We did actually reach out to Devo a little while back to request approval to share this conversion, or even to hand it over to the band to share with their online community but sadly we received no response.