Synopsis
Sheena Easton performs this moody 1982 pop ballad in a highly stylized, studio-based video. Rather than following a conventional storyline, the clip places Easton alone at the center, using close-ups, dramatic poses, controlled lighting, and fashion-focused imagery to reflect the song's emotional chill. The restrained presentation suits the lyric's portrait of a relationship that has lost its warmth, giving the performance an elegant but distant atmosphere.
Factoids & Trivia
- "Ice Out in the Rain" appeared on Easton's third studio album, *Madness, Money & Music*, released in 1982.
- The song was written by Mick Leeson and Peter Vale, songwriting collaborators who also contributed material to Easton's earlier recordings.
- The track was issued as a single in the Netherlands, where it reached No. 21 on the Dutch chart.
- Unlike the narrative-driven clips that became increasingly common in the 1980s, the video is largely a performance and image piece, emphasizing Easton's poses and screen presence over plot.
- The video was included on Sony's *Video 45* release, a home-video compilation that also featured "Morning Train," "Machinery," and "Telefone."
- A remix version of the song later circulated on Sheena Easton video and compilation releases, helping preserve the clip despite the song's relatively limited single release.