The Singles 81–85 is a compilation of Duran Duran's UK singles released during the years 1981-1985. This covers the period from their debut album Duran Duran (1981) up to and including the non-album single "A View to a Kill" (1985). The first edition was issued by EMI on 12 May 2003 as a "box set" of thirteen CDs in replica sleeves of the original singles. When the collection was reissued in 2009, the material was split across a three CD set instead of separating each single to its own CD. Each CD in the original box set attempted to compile Read Full BioThe Singles 81–85 is a compilation of Duran Duran's UK singles released during the years 1981-1985. This covers the period from their debut album Duran Duran (1981) up to and including the non-album single "A View to a Kill" (1985). The first edition was issued by EMI on 12 May 2003 as a "box set" of thirteen CDs in replica sleeves of the original singles. When the collection was reissued in 2009, the material was split across a three CD set instead of separating each single to its own CD.
Each CD in the original box set attempted to compile the vinyl singles as they were released in the early 1980s, including any b-sides or alternate tracks from the different 12" and 7" versions. At the time, many of these tracks had not yet appeared on CD.
Since this collection is based on the regular UK single releases, songs and mixes that only appeared on international releases were excluded from the discs. Additionally, one track that was issued in the UK—"Rio (single version)" from the initial version of the UK 7-inch "Rio" single (EMI5346)—was replaced by "Rio (Part 1)."
Each CD in the original box set attempted to compile the vinyl singles as they were released in the early 1980s, including any b-sides or alternate tracks from the different 12" and 7" versions. At the time, many of these tracks had not yet appeared on CD.
Since this collection is based on the regular UK single releases, songs and mixes that only appeared on international releases were excluded from the discs. Additionally, one track that was issued in the UK—"Rio (single version)" from the initial version of the UK 7-inch "Rio" single (EMI5346)—was replaced by "Rio (Part 1)."
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Planet Earth
Duran Duran Lyrics
Only came outside to watch the nightfall with the rain
I heard you making patterns rhyme
Like some new romantic looking for the TV sound
You'll see I'm right some other time
Look now, look all around, there's no sign of life
Voices, another sound, can you hear me now?
This is planet earth you're looking at planet earth
Bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop this is planet earth
My head is stuck on something precious, let me know
If you're coming down to land
Is there anybody out there trying to get through?
My eyes are so cloudy I can't see you
Look now, look all around
There's no sign of life
Voices, another sound
Can you hear me now?
This is planet earth, you're looking at planet earth
Bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop this is planet earth
Look now, look all around
There's no sign of life
Voices, another sound
Can you hear me now?
This is planet earth, you're looking at planet earth
Bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop this is planet earth
Bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop calling planet earth
Bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop looking at planet earth
Bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop this is planet earth
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, Andy Taylor, John Taylor, Roger Taylor
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Yuri Teixeira
John Taylor is a very underestimated bass player. His work on tracks like "Rio", "Girls on Film" and specially on this one is simply amazing. Try and pay attention. He should be on almost every "Best" list.
jimlovesgina
No idea where anyone gets the notion that he is an underestimated player. Him not appearing on "best" lists is no indicator of how good a player he is or who has been inspired by his playing. The "underrated" comments that show up under any music-related video are just absurd and need to stop,
Tmara Stroud -Waite
I've truly studied musicians from many eras, some b4 my time .
I very much concur JT from DD fantastic bassist. 👍 Hello
Collu126
Lpl
The Coug
@J.S. Connolly finally a night boat reference a song led by the bass again
Mandilion76
I absolutely agree!
Melia Love
John Taylor is a highly underrated musician, he was so good looking no one cared how talented he was
Clive Jones
I seem to recall John getting a bass player of the year award in the 80's, maybe twice. He's certainly not underrated by any stretch of the imagination.
BP63
@Melia Love you're seriously talking out of your arse.
Lateralus
@jimlovesgina do you not hear how good his bass is in this song