Created by Nick Rhodes (keyboards) and John Taylor (bass) in Birmingham, England in 1978, it later add took in Roger Taylor (drums), Andy Taylor (guitar), and Simon Le Bon (lead vocals). The band has sold more than 100 million records over their more than 40 years of existence, making them one of the best-selling groups in history.
Their songs are often vivid, hook-laden pieces dance pop that have fared well on the radio, but what many remember best about Duran Duran is their iconic music videos. Though many of the videos were tongue-in-cheek, the band has never quite escaped the glamorous and decadent 'jet set' image that their early videos projected. Their flashy outfits and strident, art rock influenced music showed an immense debt to 70s English glam artists such as David Bowie and Roxy Music, yet the band grasped a sense of their own identity and became one of the keystones of the new romantic movement.
Their first singer and one of their original founding members was Stephen Duffy, and their original bassist was Simon Colley. Several drummers and guitarists were subsequently tried, as well as a handful of vocalists, after Duffy left Duran Duran early in 1979. The band felt that they had something special with vocalist Simon Le Bon, and the group smashed into the pop scene shortly afterwards when "Planet Earth", their debut single, was released on 2 February 1981.
"Planet Earth" became an immediate hit in the band's native U.K., reaching #12 on the U.K. Singles Chart on 21 February, and it did even better in Australia, hitting #8 there. Being Duran Duran's first Top 10 hit anywhere in the world, the song showed the group's interest in international stardom. The band's eponymous debut album came out promptly afterwards in June 1981. 'Duran Duran' hit #3 on the album charts and remained in the U.K. Top 100 for 117 weeks, achieving platinum status by December 1982. The initial United States release failed to generate much interest at first, but the group was a British sensation due to their strident mix of pop rock and electronic music.
Music videos for hit singles "Planet Earth" and "Careless Memories" were filmed in December 1980. As they also experienced considerable success with "Girls on Film", which hit #5 on the UK Singles Chart and #11 on the Australian Singles Chart, the group firmly grasped the opportunity to make a name for themselves in musical television. As their fame grew, some fans worried that Duran Duran could have peaked too early. They headed into AIR Studios in London in early 1982 anxious to somehow top themselves.
Band member John Taylor came up with the new album's title, 'Rio', as a product of his fascination with the flaunting sexuality and diverse atmosphere of Brazil. He later said, "Rio, to me, was shorthand for the truly foreign, the exotic, a cornucopia of earthly delights, a party that would never stop." The band had their own plans and ambitions for promotion and reunited with director Russell Mulcahy (who was behind the video for "Planet Earth") to plan out the release of a full length 'video album'— eleven videos in total. Totally dedicated to on-site filming, guitarist Andy Taylor even contracted a tropical virus and ended up hospitalized, thankfully getting better relatively quickly.
'Rio' was, simply, a commercial juggernaut. The band's second studio album, originally released worldwide on 10 May 1982, reached #2 in the UK and #1 in Australia. Massively popular in the U.S., it earned a gold disc on 1 March 1983 and went platinum on 26 April 1983, eventually reaching double-platinum status. As songs such as "Hungry Like the Wolf" and "Rio" received considerable airplay, critical acclaim also grew for the release. With MTV heavily playing the band's music videos, the album is still held as one of the best new wave albums ever. In April 2013, 'Rio' was even voted #3 in BBC Radio 2's 'Top 100 Favourite Albums of all time' list.
In 1985, Duran Duran performed "A View To A Kill" for the the James Bond film of the same name. The song appeared in the movie's title sequence and was also a best-selling single in its own right. In 1987, "Out Of My Mind" was featured at the end credits of the drama film 'The Saint' as well.
Like Depeche Mode, Duran Duran was among the earliest bands to work on their own remixes. From the very beginning, the band had a keen sense of style, and worked with stylist Perry Haines and fashion designers such as Kahn & Bell and Antony Price to build a sharp and elegant image, soon growing beyond the ruffles and sashes of the pirate-flavoured New Romantic look.
Although the group never disbanded, it went through several line-up changes over the years - American guitarist Warren Cuccurullo (formerly of Missing Persons) was also a member of the band from 1989 to 2001, and drummer Sterling Campbell was a member from 1989 to 1991. John Taylor, Roger Taylor and Andy Taylor all returned in 2001 and created a stir among music media and the band's fans. Duran Duran released the first album from the reunited line-up, Astronaut, in 2004, which was in turn followed up by many sold out shows in England, most notably Wembley Arena, where a live DVD of the tour was filmed in 2004/2005.
In October of 2006, it was announced on Duran Duran's website that Andy Taylor had left the band. The band's latest album, 'Red Carpet Massacre' was released in November 2007. They performed the album live in New York City on Broadway at the Barrymore Theater, for what was originally scheduled as an unprecedented 10-night run. A stage hand union strike shortened the run by a few nights, but Duran Duran were able to re-schedule the shows elsewhere. They went on to tour the world, ending their successful run in December of 2008.
2008 also saw the release of a new DVD that documents the making of their now-classic "Rio" album (called "Classic Albums: Rio (Collector's Edition)"), and a book called "Would Someone Please Explain?"- a compilation of questions from the "Ask Katy" area of their popular website.
Duran Duran returned at the end of 2010 with their 13th album, the digital and self-released album All You Need Is Now which debuted at number one on the iTunes charts in many countries (including the USA). The physical version of the album will be released with bonus tracks in February 2011. The album was produced by Mark Ronson.
2015 saw the band return with the album Paper Gods, which was led by the single "Pressure Off" featuring Janelle Monae and Nile Rodgers. The album was the band's first top 10 chart success in the U.S. in over 20 years, and also reached number 5 in the U.K.
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Hungry Like The Wolf
Duran Duran Lyrics
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Steam in the subway, earth is afire
Do do do do do do do dodo dododo dodo
Woman, you want me, give me a sign
And catch my breathing even closer behind
Do do do do do do do dodo dododo dodo
I'm on the hunt, I'm after you
Smell like I sound, I'm lost in a crowd
And I'm hungry like the wolf
Straddle the line in discord and rhyme
I'm on the hunt, I'm after you
Mouth is alive with juices like wine
And I'm hungry like the wolf
Stalked through the forest, too close to hide
I'll be upon you by the moonlight side
Do do do do do do do dodo dododo dodo
High blood drumming on your skin, it's so tight
You feel my heat, I'm just a moment behind
Do do do do do do do dodo dododo dodo
In touch with the ground
I'm on the hunt, I'm after you
Scent and a sound, I'm lost and I'm found
And I'm hungry like the wolf
Strut on a line, it's discord and rhyme
I howl and I whine, I'm after you
Mouth is alive, all running inside
And I'm hungry like the wolf
Hungry like the wolf
Burning the ground, I break from the crowd
I'm on the hunt down, I'm after you
I smell like I sound, I'm lost and I'm found
And I'm hungry like the wolf
Strut on a line, it's discord and rhyme
I'm on the hunt, I'm after you
Mouth is alive with juices like wine
And I'm hungry like the wolf
Burning the ground, I break from the crowd
I'm on the hunt, I'm after you
Scent and a sound, I'm lost and I'm found
And I'm hungry like the wolf
Strut on a line, it's discord and rhyme
I howl and I whine, I'm after you
Mouth is alive, all running inside
The lyrics of Duran Duran's song "Hungry Like the Wolf" are about a man's pursuit of a woman. The first verse sets the scene in a bustling city, with nightfall bringing an intense energy to the surroundings. The man is drawn to a woman but is unsure of her interest in him, waiting for a sign to make his move. The chorus repeats the line "I'm on the hunt, I'm after you," expressing his determination to catch her attention.
The second verse uses a metaphor likening the man's pursuit to that of a wolf stalking its prey. He is so in tune with his surroundings that he can sense the woman's scent and sound. The bridge of the song repeats the metaphor, emphasizing the man's animalistic instincts. The final verse sees the man breaking from the crowd and fully embracing his desire for the woman.
The lyrics of "Hungry Like the Wolf" are filled with sensual imagery and a sense of urgency, capturing the feeling of lust and the desire for the unattainable. The song is a classic of the new wave era and remains a popular and iconic track to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
Dark in the city, night is a wire
The city is a dark, dangerous place with electricity running through it, like a live wire.
Steam in the subway, earth is afire
The subway is hot and humid, like the earth is on fire.
Woman, you want me, give me a sign
The singer detects a woman's interest and asks her to confirm it.
And catch my breathing even closer behind
The woman's presence makes the singer's heart race as he gets closer to her.
In touch with the ground
The singer is aware of his surroundings and grounded in the moment.
I'm on the hunt, I'm after you
The singer is determined to pursue the woman he desires.
Smell like I sound, I'm lost in a crowd
The singer's physical appearance matches his rockstar persona, but he feels anonymous in a crowd.
And I'm hungry like the wolf
The singer is driven by his desire for the woman, as if he were a predator seeking prey.
Straddle the line in discord and rhyme
The singer is balancing between chaos and order, trying to find a way to win over the woman.
Mouth is alive with juices like wine
The singer's mouth water, anticipating the excitement of winning over the woman.
Stalked through the forest, too close to hide
The singer is following the woman like a hunter tracking prey in the forest.
I'll be upon you by the moonlight side
The singer will catch up to the woman soon, as if under the light of the moon.
High blood drumming on your skin, it's so tight
The singer's own physical excitement is pulsing against the woman's skin.
You feel my heat, I'm just a moment behind
The woman senses the singer's pursuit and knows he is almost upon her.
Scent and a sound, I'm lost and I'm found
The singer's senses guide him towards the woman, leading him to find his purpose.
Burning the ground, I break from the crowd
The singer is creating a path of his own, no longer a part of the anonymous crowd.
I smell like I sound, I'm lost and I'm found
The singer's physical presence matches his rockstar image, and he has found his true self.
Strut on a line, it's discord and rhyme
The singer is walking a tightrope between desire and control, hoping to impress the woman with his confident swagger.
I howl and I whine, I'm after you
The singer's desire for the woman is intense and animalistic, and he is willing to make noise to get her attention.
Mouth is alive, all running inside
The singer is filled with excitement and anticipation, his body and mind fully engaged in the pursuit of his desire.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Andy Taylor, John Taylor, Nick Rhodes, Roger Taylor, Simon Le Bon
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@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980
Folks in 1980: Man, I can’t wait for the future! It’s gonna be awesome!
Folks in 2020: I really want to go back to the 80s.
@71fluffdaddy
Haha Great comment! Indeed!
@suemctigue9314
Right? We were supposed to be "driving" flying cars, but we had to teach people to wash their hands, lol
@MichelleZhou
In 2020 all of Duran’s Duran’s comments got deleted 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@meganarmstrong3950
Ikr with Corona and protesting and Australian wildfires
@felixleiter9123
Seems like technology has blessed and cursed us. Remember the walkman and making mix tapes? The fun of trying to buy a playboy underage? It was much easier back then to get alcohol as a minor tho. Now everyone is woke, stoned and addicted to their mobile phones. And going to covid parties as well. Maybe doctor who can take me back in the tardis. Where is tom baker when you need him?
@grahamtait8031
So proud of my 10 year old. Downloaded the 'do do do do ..." song after hearing on the radio. There is hope people.
@bratgorian
seeing this comment i had to check the date and see if it was one of my family members!i laughed because when i was about 7, i heard this on the radio and it was my favorite song ever. My dad tells me stories of him burning this song on a CD for me i called it the “do do do do” song too 😂I’m 23 now :)
@raxgan
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@anarchy6918
@@user-qr9dn5ge1q learn to use properly spell first and then come back to this comment section, you literal child🤡