Synopsis

Olivia Newton-John performs "Soul Kiss" in a series of theatrical, sensual tableaux centered on romance and cinematic fantasy. Dressed in red, she moves through scenes involving a candlelit setting, a mysterious waiter, smoke-filled effects and a bathtub encounter. The video also recreates familiar screen romance imagery, including black-and-white sequences inspired by "Wuthering Heights" and "Casablanca." Its glossy 1985 styling presents Newton-John in a deliberately provocative mode, balancing pop spectacle with old-Hollywood melodrama.

Factoids & Trivia

• Olivia Newton-John's then-husband, actor Matt Lattanzi, appears as the male lead.

• The video was filmed while Newton-John was pregnant with her daughter, Chloe Lattanzi.

• Newton-John reportedly became attached to the song after it was initially treated as a standby track for the album, helping lead to its selection as the title single.

• "Soul Kiss" was included in the 1985 MCA Home Video release of the same name, a collection built around five videos from the album: "Soul Kiss," "Culture Shock," "Emotional Tangle," "Toughen Up" and "The Right Moment."

• The single reached No. 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it Newton-John's most recent US Top 40 pop hit.