Kim Carnes - Divided Hearts

What this video is

Released in May 1986 as the lead single from Kim Carnes' tenth studio album Light House (EMI America), 'Divided Hearts' arrived at a moment when Carnes was navigating the commercial landscape following the era-defining success of 'Bette Davis Eyes' (1981). The single reached No. 79 on the Billboard Hot 100, representing Carnes' continued presence in the adult contemporary market. The video, directed by Russell…

Why it matters

A document of the adult contemporary soft-rock video genre at its mid-80s peak. The video represents the intersection of major-label commercial polish and auteur video direction, produced at a pivotal moment when Russell Mulcahy was transitioning between music video dominance and feature…

The director

Russell Mulcahy (born 23 June 1953, Melbourne, Australia) is an Australian director, writer, and producer. He began directing music videos in Australia in the mid-1970s before relocating to the UK, where he directed landmark clips for The Buggles, Duran…