Synopsis
Ultimate Kaos perform "Casanova" in a bright, minimalist setting dominated by a white background. The group members sing and dance directly to camera, using tightly synchronized choreography and polished boy-band presentation. The visual also introduces women who flirt with and fuss over the performers, reflecting the song's playful rejection of the Casanova image. Rather than following a detailed storyline, the video focuses on performance, youthful charm, coordinated movement, and the group's effort to present themselves as romantic, devoted "average guys."
Factoids & Trivia
- "Casanova" is a cover of the song originally recorded by American R&B group LeVert in 1987. Reggie Calloway wrote both versions.
- Ultimate Kaos released the track as the lead single from their second album, *The Kaos Theory*. The first release appeared in 1997, followed by a re-release in 1998.
- The single reached No. 24 on the UK singles chart in 1997. Its re-release performed even better across Europe, reaching No. 2 in the Netherlands, No. 4 in France, and No. 6 in Belgium.
- The recording was produced by the Stock Aitken team of Mike Stock and Matt Aitken, with several club and R&B mixes issued alongside the standard version.
- The track was recorded and mixed in London, with the recording information listing a March 8, 1997 date for the release.
- Ultimate Kaos were unusually young for a successful pop act. When the group appeared on *Top of the Pops* in October 1994, their average age was reported to be fourteen.
- Haydon Eshun, one of the group's original members, was only nine when Ultimate Kaos were formed.