Bryan Ferry - Slave To Love [official] Apr 2026

: The track became synonymous with 80s eroticism after its inclusion in the film 9½ Weeks (1986), starring Mickey Rourke and Kim Basinger.

: In a departure from the high-glamour models featured throughout, the video ends with Ferry hugging a child. Ferry later noted this was meant to signify a "long-lost daughter or something," adding a layer of protective, grounded love to an otherwise detached, fashion-forward visual. Bryan Ferry - Slave To Love [Official]

: Ferry aimed for something "simple and memorable" after years of more esoteric writing. The song's lush atmosphere was achieved through a "big gun" lineup of session musicians, including David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) on guitar, Nile Rodgers on rhythm guitar, and Tony Levin on bass. : The track became synonymous with 80s eroticism