In this episode, we’re joined by Nigel Dick, the acclaimed music video director behind some of the most recognisable videos of the MTV era, including work with Guns N’ Roses, Tears for Fears, Oasis, Britney Spears, Cher, and of course The Corrs.
Nigel shares the journey that took him from training as an architect and busking on the Paris Metro to working at Stiff Records before eventually becoming one of the most successful music video directors of his generation. We hear how a chance recommendation from Andy Murray introduced him to Forgiven, Not Forgotten, an album he instantly fell in love with, eventually leading to a phone call that would see him direct four videos for The Corrs.
This episode's interview is focused on his work for the band on the music videos Only When I Sleep and What Can I Do. Nigel takes us behind the scenes of filming Only When I Sleep at Los Angeles’ historic Alexandria Hotel, revealing how the shoot came together on a modest budget and why he felt the videos from the first album hadn’t yet captured who The Corrs truly were.
Nigel also discusses the story behind directing What Can I Do, from writing a treatment overnight in a New York hotel room to flying across the world to New Zealand for a one-day shoot squeezed into the band’s hectic touring schedule. Hear Nigel reflect on the realities of filmmaking in the pre-digital era, shooting on film, the art of music video production, and why The Corrs remain one of the most enjoyable bands he ever worked with!
The location of the hotel used for the 'Only When I Sleep' music video can be found via the following link HERE
The location of the church and surrounding areas used in the 'What Can I Do' music video can be found via the following link HERE
See images from the set of the 'Only When I Sleep' music video at the following link HERE
See images of the chair and bed used in the 'Only When I Sleep' music video as seen on location in 2025 before they were reupholstered HERE
A link to Nigel's book 'Music Video Mischief' can be found via Amazon at the following link HERE
Nigel's website can be found at www.nigeldick.com
Special thanks to Russell Swanson for a copy of the 'What Can I Do' workbook. A copy of this can be seen via the following link HERE
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