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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We Need You
Duran Duran Lyrics
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We're not searching for a wild excuse
To put emotions back on hold.
Too much has gone down
We know what you're doing.
But do you feel the same way?
You look sharp inside your pointed shoes
I have this picture hanging in my room.
We could bring you gently round
If that's what you'd choose
For a point of view.
I think you'll find it's true.
These words are like sand, just get blown away
All the things we'd like to say.
We need you
We need you
(We need you)
We need you
(We need you)
We need you
(We need you)
We need you
The Duran Duran song “We Need You” is a heartfelt plea to someone who seems to have withdrawn emotionally from a relationship. The first verse acknowledges that things have been difficult, but suggests that it is time to put the excuses aside and face the issue at hand. The singer notes that despite the difficulties, they are not willing to give up on the relationship, even though it is clear that the other person is pulling away.
The second verse is more direct, addressing the other person more directly. The singer points out that they are aware of what is happening, and they wonder whether the other person feels the same way. The line about the “picture hanging in my room” is intriguing, as it suggests that the singer may have a romanticized view of the situation that is not entirely accurate. However, even though the situation is complicated, the singer remains committed to working things out.
The chorus of the song is a repeated plea for the other person to remain engaged in the relationship. The “we need you” refrain is not just a statement of fact, but a desire for the other person to feel the same way. It is clear that the singer values the relationship and believes that it is worth saving, despite the obstacles in the way.
Overall, “We Need You” is a poignant song that captures the complexity of relationships and the challenges that people face when trying to maintain emotional connections. It is a reminder that even though things can be difficult, it is important to hold onto the things in life that matter most.
Line by Line Meaning
Time will see
As time goes on, we'll see what happens
We're not searching for a wild excuse
We're not trying to make excuses for our behavior
To put emotions back on hold.
We don't want to hide our emotions anymore
Too much has gone down
We've been through a lot
We know what you're doing.
We know what you're up to
But do you feel the same way?
Do you share our feelings?
You look sharp inside your pointed shoes
You look stylish and put together
I have this picture hanging in my room.
I have a photo of you that I keep in my room
But I refuse to take you down or shake you down.
I won't try to bring you down or blackmail you
We could bring you gently round
We could help you change your mind
If that's what you'd choose
If you want our help
For a point of view.
To offer a different perspective
I think you'll find it's true.
I believe what I've said is true
These words are like sand, just get blown away
These words may not stick with you
All the things we'd like to say.
We have a lot to say to you
We need you
We require your presence in our lives
We need you
We can't do without you
(We need you)
We need you
We depend on you
(We need you)
We need you
We can't function without you
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: JOHN NIGEL TAYLOR, NICK RHODES, SIMON JOHN LE BON
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@weesean111
walking by the wall
(Shy one) the shadows will not fall
(Shy one) is silently ignored
(Quiet one) discouraged by the noise
(Quiet one) living without choice
(Quiet one) is a life without a voice
When you can't even say my name
Has the memory gone? Are you feeling numb?
Go and call my name
I can't play this game, so I ask again
Will you say my name?
Has the memory gone? Are you feeling numb?
Or have I become invisible?
that dreamers wish away
(Hindsight) is falling on my face
(Highlights) the shape of my disgrace
When you don't hear a word I say
As the talking goes, it's a one-way flow
No fault, no blame
Has the memory gone? Are you feeling numb?
And have I become invisible?
And no one hears a word they say
Has the memory gone? Are you feeling numb?
Not a word they say
But a voiceless crowd isn't backing down
When the air turns red
With their loaded hesitation
Can you say my name?
Has the memory gone? Are you feeling numb?
Have we all become invisible?
@teal_m_101
I love how Invisible has become an iconic Metal Gear Solid V song despite it never featuring in the game itself.
@petrwarthursty2011
How’d it even happen? I missed that part of the internet
@lenny_boxx4206
@@petrwarthursty2011its most likely because it kind of sounded like Midge Ure's version of Man Who Sold the World
@jcrosenkreuz5213
Beyond the 80s sound, the lyrics resemble Snake's plight, numbness, amnesia, muteness, erasure of the past. Cipher's unseen. Skull Face is erased from history.
@mrspace2057
For some reason this song is associated with Kazuhira Miller
@polarcaps8966
The more direct references include Quiet, Venom's amnesia, the erasure of Venom's identity as a medic, as well as the more general themes of the pain that soldiers bring back from war that go unseen and unheard. Their invisible phantom pain.
@uberschnilthegreat22
I didn't even realize the song was made in 2021, they recaptured the 80's style PERFECTLY!
@qutarotujo8121
Duran Duran was one of the biggest creators in the 80's
@sillylittlemonkey7130
I'm literally Venom Snake. I took my own eye, started smoking cigars, got beefed up just to replace an archetype of someone who doesn't exist.
@fuzzbutt4551
That is interesting, sillylittlemonkey7130