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.

where Bolton discusses recording the cover The use of black-and-white cinematography was a hallmark

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 Video Production Details Director: Dick Carter Editor: Ilene

Bolton's version reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and won him the Grammy for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance . If you'd like to dive deeper, I can find: The exact filming location of the video It captures the song’s themes of and the

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.

A with the original Percy Sledge version or other famous covers (like Bette Midler's) Michael Bolton - When A Man Loves A Woman (1991) - Facebook