Directed by Jeff Stein, the surreal video features a :

"Out of Touch" by Daryl Hall & John Oates is the lead single from their 12th studio album, Big Bam Boom (1984). It reached in December 1984, marking the duo's sixth and final chart-topping hit. 1. Composition & Meaning

Hall and Oates were actually sealed inside the bass drum for the final shot at 3:00 AM in a Queens warehouse. 3. Cultural Impact & Covers

John Oates wrote the chorus while experimenting with a synthesizer he didn't know how to use.

The song blends 1980s synth-pop with the duo's signature "Philly soul" roots. 2. Iconic Music Video