Billy Idol - Cradle Of Love (2001 Digital Remaster) Apr 2026
The music video is legendary, but its creative direction was born out of necessity. In February 1990, just before filming, Idol was severely injured in a motorcycle accident that nearly cost him a leg.
: A young David Fincher directed the video, using a "genius" concept to hide Idol’s inability to walk. Billy Idol - Cradle Of Love (2001 Digital Remaster)
: Originally written by David Werner , Idol earned a co-writing credit after making lyrical adjustments during recording. The music video is legendary, but its creative
: The song explores the theme of "robbing the cradle," focusing on the sexual tension in an age-gap relationship. : Originally written by David Werner , Idol
: The video won "Best Video from a Film" at the 1990 MTV Video Music Awards, as it was featured in The Adventures of Ford Fairlane . Where to Listen
: Idol only appears from the waist up , singing from within large animated painting frames throughout an apartment.
The music video is legendary, but its creative direction was born out of necessity. In February 1990, just before filming, Idol was severely injured in a motorcycle accident that nearly cost him a leg.
: A young David Fincher directed the video, using a "genius" concept to hide Idol’s inability to walk.
: Originally written by David Werner , Idol earned a co-writing credit after making lyrical adjustments during recording.
: The song explores the theme of "robbing the cradle," focusing on the sexual tension in an age-gap relationship.
: The video won "Best Video from a Film" at the 1990 MTV Video Music Awards, as it was featured in The Adventures of Ford Fairlane . Where to Listen
: Idol only appears from the waist up , singing from within large animated painting frames throughout an apartment.