Synopsis

Haircut 100 perform "Love Plus One" in a deliberately playful tropical setting. The band members appear against painted scenery featuring a volcano, while jungle foliage, surfing imagery, bright colors, and breezy studio compositions create a stylized holiday postcard atmosphere. Rather than following a narrative, the video focuses on the group's youthful energy and distinctive pop presentation, matching the song's buoyant rhythm, prominent percussion, brass accents, and romantic but slightly whimsical mood.

Factoids & Trivia

• The video was released in 1982 to promote the single from Haircut 100's debut album, "Pelican West."

• Its painted volcano backdrop and tropical imagery give the performance a deliberately artificial, escapist look rather than attempting to present a realistic location.

• "Love Plus One" became the band's biggest hit in the United Kingdom, reaching No. 3 on the singles chart. It also became their only US Billboard Hot 100 hit, peaking at No. 37.

• Nick Heyward wrote the song. He later recalled that he did not initially regard it as a single, describing its early form as being closer to Talking Heads before producer Bob Sargeant helped shape it.

• The single was certified gold in the United Kingdom, while "Pelican West" reached No. 2 on the UK Albums Chart and became a platinum-selling album.

• The song's continuing presence on 1980s compilation albums helped preserve the track's profile long after Haircut 100's original period of commercial success.