Synopsis
Set in a dimly lit bar, the video presents Bryan Ferry as a pianist performing while a couple dance with intense, almost hypnotic passion. A mysterious woman in black, played by Rossy de Palma, watches the scene and appears to fall under the song's spell after drinking from a glass. Ferry remains an elegant, shadowy presence throughout, reinforcing the cover's themes of seduction, obsession, and supernatural attraction.
Factoids & Trivia
- The video was released in 1993 as a promotional film for "I Put A Spell On You," the lead single from Ferry's album Taxi.
- Rossy de Palma, known for her work with Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodovar, appears as the woman in black.
- Ferry's version is a restrained, atmospheric interpretation of the song originally recorded by Screamin' Jay Hawkins in 1956.
- The single reached No. 18 on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of Ferry's notable solo hits of the early 1990s.
- The official Bryan Ferry website lists "I Put A Spell On You" among his official videos from 1993.
- The video's smoky bar setting and emphasis on glamour, shadows, and stylized desire continue the sophisticated visual language associated with Ferry's solo work and Roxy Music.