Take That - Pray

What this video is

Released 5 July 1993 on RCA Records/BMG, 'Pray' arrived at the crest of the UK boy band phenomenon, representing a pivotal moment when Take That transitioned from teen novelty act to mainstream chart force. It became the band's first UK number one, holding the top spot for four weeks and initiating a run of four consecutive chart-toppers. Filmed in Acapulco, Mexico, the exotic sun-drenched production elevated the…

Why it matters

A defining artefact of early-1990s British boy band pop, 'Pray' represents the genre's elevation beyond pure teen entertainment into award-winning, critically acknowledged mainstream pop. Written by Gary Barlow, it established Take That's template of emotionally earnest arena-ready ballads…

The director

Born in Canada, raised in Australia, London-based director-producer-writer. Graduated North Sydney Technical College (Cinematography) and University of Technology Sydney (BA Communications). Launched career via avant-garde short films presented to record…