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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What Happens Tomorrow
Duran Duran Lyrics
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It's enough your growing up in such a hurry
Brings you down, the news they sell ya
To put in your mind that all mankind is a failure
But nobody knows
What's gonna happen tomorrow
We try not to show
How frightened we are
If you love me, I'll protect you
However I can
You've got to believe
It'll be alright in the end
Fighting because we're so close
There are times we punish those who we need the most
Though we can't wait for a saviour
Only got ourselves to blame for this behaviour
And nobody knows
What's gonna happen tomorrow
We try not to show
How frightened we are
Would seem lonely
If you were the only
star in the night?
You've got to believe
It'll be alright in the end
You've got to believe
It'll be alright again
Time is a ribbon, a silent icy river (froze us all)
Running deep, deep and fast
Enough to get lost down in the flow
Crashing around
These tiny lives mean everything
And nobody knows
What's gonna happen tomorrow
So don't let go
Now we've come this far
Hold my hand please
Understand me
You're never alone
We've got to believe
It'll be alright in the end
(Nobody knows)
You've got to believe
It'll be alright my friend
Da, da, da, da
And yes we believe
It'll be alright again
(Nobody knows)
The lyrics to Duran Duran's song "What Happens Tomorrow" speak to the anxiety and uncertainty that comes with growing up and living in a world where there is constant pressure to succeed and be perfect. The first verse points out how the media bombards people with negative news that reinforces the idea that humanity is a failure. This can be overwhelming and lead to fear and despair. However, the chorus reminds listeners that no one really knows what the future holds, and that it's important to not give into that fear, but rather have faith that things will work out.
The second verse speaks to the idea that those closest to us are often the ones we take for granted or even actively hurt. While we may look for a savior to solve all our problems, the reality is that we must take responsibility for our actions and treat those we love with kindness and respect. The lines "These tiny lives mean everything" could be interpreted as a reminder that every action, no matter how small, can have a profound impact on our lives and those around us. The bridge of the song serves as a plea to stay connected and hold onto hope, even when things seem bleak.
Overall, the song encourages listeners to have faith in themselves and their ability to navigate the uncertainties of life, while also emphasizing the importance of staying connected to others and treating them with compassion.
Line by Line Meaning
Child, don't you worry
Young person, do not be anxious
It's enough your growing up in such a hurry
You are progressing quickly enough
Brings you down, the news they sell ya
The negative news that is displayed decreases your mood
To put in your mind that all mankind is a failure
People are being told that every person disappoints
But nobody knows
No one comprehends
What's gonna happen tomorrow
What is going to occur the next day?
We try not to show
We attempt not to demonstrate
How frightened we are
The degree to which we are frightened
If you love me, I'll protect you
If you express affection towards me, I will keep you safe
However I can
To the best of my ability
You've got to believe
You must have faith
It'll be alright in the end
Everything will be okay ultimately
Fighting because we're so close
Having conflicts owing to how near we are
There are times we punish those who we need the most
There are instances when we penalize those we require the most
Though we can't wait for a savior
Even though we can't wait for someone to rescue us
Only got ourselves to blame for this behavior
We are the only ones to fault for this conduct
Would seem lonely
Might give the impression of isolation
If you were the only
In the event that you were the solitary
star in the night?
A celestial object visible in the sky at night?
Time is a ribbon, a silent icy river (froze us all)
The passing of time is like a cold, unchanging, and persistent river
Running deep, deep and fast
Fluent and profound
Enough to get lost down in the flow
Adequate depth to become lost in its current
Crashing around
Chaos all around
These tiny lives mean everything
These brief existences are important
So don't let go
Therefore, do not relinquish your grip
Hold my hand please
Please clasp my hand
Understand me
Comprehend my words
You're never alone
You are never on your own
And yes we believe
And indeed, we possess confidence
It'll be alright again
It will be okay once more
Lyrics © Fintage House Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SIMON JOHN CHARLES LE BON, NICK RHODES, JOHN NIGEL TAYLOR, ROGER ANDREW TAYLOR, CID EDUARDO MEIRELES, ANDREW TAYLOR
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@greatwhite61967
According to Simon he wrote this song for one of his daughter's as she had become so scared as to what was happening in the world as all she saw were War's/Death/Terrorists & famine in the News & she got so distressed that she asked her father something along the line of " is the world always going to be like this & eventually come to an end! "
As a concerned adult & father he sat her down & talked to her & did his best to comfort her but he said it disturb him so much to see his daughter like this & hence why he penned " What Happens Tomorrow " for his daughter to let her know that she is not alone in her thinking/to keeping taking it a day at a time & no one really knows whats going to happen tomorrow & that you have to just believe that it will all work out & stay positive...
His daughter's generation weren't the first to see such atrocities & many lived through such times & no doubt he spoke to her about what we all went through (that are the same age as the band member's) with the masdive unemployment all over the world in the 70s onwards/the threat of yet another Cold War in the 80's/along with all the things Thatcher's Government destroyed/AIDS et al & we weren't the first to feel this way also & we sure as hell wont be the last...
It just takes someone to talk to us to remind ourselves that although there is great poverty/hardship & suffering everywhere in the world all we can do in the words of Pink Floyd's song is " Keep Talking " & we will find a way to get through such things on a daily basis & to try & do our best to help other's less fortunate than ourselves...
In light of this still ongoing coronavirus stay safe & healthy wherever you are in this world...
.....
@justmeonthebeach
Child, don't you worry
It's enough your growing up in such a hurry
Brings you down, the news they sell ya
To put in your mind that all mankind is a failure
But nobody knows
What's gonna happen tomorrow
We try not to show
How frightened we are
If you love me, I'll protect you
However I can
You've got to believe
It'll be alright in the end
You've got to believe
It'll be alright again
Fighting because we're so close
There are times we punish those who we need the most
Though we can't wait for a saviour
Only got ourselves to blame for this behaviour
But nobody knows
(Nobody knows)
What's gonna happen tomorrow
We try not to show
How frightened we are
Would seem lonely
If you were the only
Star in the night?
You've got to believe
It'll be alright in the end
You've got to believe
It'll be alright again
And nobody knows
What's gonna happen tomorrow
(Nobody knows)
So don't let go
Now we've come this far
Hold my hand please
Understand me
Never alone
We've got to believe
It'll be alright in the end
(Nobody knows)
We've got to believe
It'll be alright my friend
(So don't let it go)
And yes we believe
It'll be alright again
(So don't let it go)
@mezamero2ponn
When I was a high school student, I was a big fan of Duran Duran. I looked up Simon's career and found out that he was a member of the Church's Praise in his childhood. I became a Christian five years later, so I'm no longer a fan of Duran Duran, but when I listen to songs like Simon's "What Happens Tomorrow" and "Last Day On Earth," I cannot help praying for Simon to become a Christian. Because no one living on this earth has hope. This earth will perish. It is because of human sins. 6000 years after the world was created, sin is ripe and the world is corrupt and only waits for God's judgment. It is similar to Noah's Day and Sodom and Gomorrah's Day.
But Christians have hope. The bridegroom Christ will return in the air before the judgment of the world to welcome the bride. This is also called the rapture.
God was not created to destroy humans, but since the first days and Adam sinned and fell, the holy and justice God cannot help but judge.
But there was salvation! Since the Lord Jesus had already paid the debt of judgment on the cross 2000 years ago, anyone who believes in him and accepts him will be saved! Hallelujah! !!
Until now, great artists have accepted Christ Jesus just before their death and have become victors of faith. Bob Dylan and John Lennon are like that.
This world is the worst of all, and everyone lives in an era where it's no wonder what happens tomorrow.
In order to survive in such an era with hope, we absolutely need the faith to thank and receive the Lord Jesus Christ, the God, who has already been judged on our behalf on the cross.
Soon, the Lord Jesus will come back again. At that time, it is the responsibility of everyone to choose, whether as a willing bride or for judgment.
I wish I could email Simon directly, but I don't know how to do that and I wanted to tell a lot of people, so I commented here.
Duran Duran spent my adolescence with me and gave me lots of opportunities to think. He preaches the gospel with love and prayer because I have to repay my debt to them.
@neryjoe1
Here in 2024?
@mattywow2772
I have to describe this song for school, because learning the English language (I'm not a native-speaker), we arrived to talk about the future, and in this song all is about the future
@alannsalgado1286
Fuck yeah
@luein847
❤❤❤
@gislenebrasil
Me💁🏼♀️
@olegsergeychuk1211
Да
@more7642
I wonder if DD know, how important this song for millions of people around the world? How it helps to millions of young, grown-up and even grown old boys and girls? Cause no matter, how old you are, this song again and again turns you into teen, preparing for your first date, or any other important step. And it tells you again and again, that everything would be alright. This is priceless.
@lynnette9578
THEY KNOW.thats why 40 YEARS LATER..THEY ARE HERE!! we get to have them.we get to keep them.we get to 💕💕💕 love them
@sarahheaney3177
How true ❤
@melissademidov112
They might know, but SHOULD know to play it all of their shows from now on. Get rid of "The Reflex" and play this instead.