Will Young - Light My Fire

What this video is

Released 27 May 2002, 'Light My Fire' was Will Young's second single, capitalising on his landmark victory in the inaugural UK Pop Idol series — the first winner of the worldwide Idol franchise. The recording follows the Latin-inflected arrangement popularised by José Feliciano's 1968 version rather than The Doors' original, placing it within a lineage of lounge-pop reinterpretation. The single debuted at UK number…

Why it matters

Represents the commercialisation peak of the UK Pop Idol phenomenon within the mainstream pop landscape of 2002. Young's Latin-lounge vocal style, distinct from the era's dominant R&B and dance-pop, helped carve a niche for adult-oriented pop on UK charts. The video's warm, high-contrast…

The director

Andrew John Whiston, known professionally as W.I.Z., is an English director of music videos and films. Described by the BFI as one of the greatest ever British music video directors, he has over 150 directing credits. His notable collaborators include…