Michael Bolton - When A Man Loves A Woman (official Music Video) Apr 2026

The use of black-and-white cinematography was a hallmark of high-end pop videos in the early '90s, intended to convey a "timeless" and classic feel suitable for a soul standard.

Michael Bolton 's official music video for "When a Man Loves a Woman" was released in as the lead single from his album, Time, Love and Tenderness . The video is a black-and-white performance piece that highlights the raw, soulful emotion of Bolton’s Grammy-winning cover of the Percy Sledge classic. Video Production Details Director: Dick Carter Editor: Ilene Merenstein The use of black-and-white cinematography was a hallmark

A minimalist stage/studio setting focusing on Bolton and his live band. Key Cast/Musicians: Michael Bolton (Lead Vocals) Mugs Cain (Drums) Chris Camozzi (Guitar) Vann Johnson and Janis Liebhart (Background Vocals) Content & Meaning Video Production Details Director: Dick Carter Editor: Ilene

The video focuses on Bolton's vocal intensity rather than a complex narrative. It captures the song’s themes of and the "blindness" that comes with deep romantic love. Describes a man willing to trade the world,

Describes a man willing to trade the world, overlook flaws ("If she is bad, he can’t see it"), and give up all comforts to stay with the woman he loves.