The Stranglers - All Day And All Of The Night HD

What this video is

Released in January 1988, this promo accompanied The Stranglers' cover of the Kinks' 1964 classic, which became a UK No. 7 hit — their biggest chart placing in years. It arrived during a turbulent period for the band, with internal tensions between members and Hugh Cornwell's solo ambitions simmering. The video functions as a commercial re-assertion of the band's live energy and rock credibility at a moment when…

Why it matters

Documents the Stranglers operating at the intersection of post-punk, new wave, and classic rock revivalism — a rare veteran act achieving a top-10 UK single through a 1960s cover in the late 1980s. The video's performance-realist style contrasts sharply with the high-concept, narrative-led videos…