

This song was the only reason that A View to a Kill wasn’t considered the worst Bond movies ever” “A view to a kill one there greatest hits.

A View to a Kill (NOW That’s What I Call Music! 5, 1985) Even though I adore some of their lesser known songs like “Palomino” and their version of “Watching the Detectives”, this song does it for me!Ĥ. You can see their fun side, their glamorous side and hear all the musical layers wrapped up with that first giggle! I love watching them play it live, because you can see how much they love playing it. I think the reason why I love it so is because it was probably their first song and video that I saw and just instantly fell in love with that video. “This is probably my all time fave of theirs. “Why yai yai yai! ” Am amazed at how much people freak out when this song plays.” An incredibly infectious dance track that was Duran Duran’s most successful single to date. “This was one of the signature songs of the 80s. The Reflex (Seven and the Ragged Tiger, 1983) The melody that Nick Rhodes created, I bow down to you Sir! Memorable and will always put a smile on your face when you here that and this song”Ħ. People just listen to pop songs like shake it off. I wonder why people don’t listen to duran duran anymore. “I feel like taking a nap every time I here that song. One of the most interesting songs of the 80s for me, in terms of production. This track was stuck in my head for so long, it ain’t funny. Honest! Liked that close up shot of the oil though. “Wild boys is one of the greatest songs ever without a doubt it deserves first place! A simple, infectious drum machine rhythm, great bass, and synth.” It’s a song that remains in your head forever once you’ve listened to it.” “Haunting and nostalgic! I like that it’s not one of their big hits and only die-hards are really committed to it. So glad it was included in the “greatest” album.” any time that it comes on I want to sing along, though I’m probably one of the worst vocalists in the world. “The way that the chorus climbs every time they sing it just makes me want to move myself. Union of the Snake (Seven and the Ragged Tiger, 1983) Listen to the bassline… John Taylor is a genius!”ġ1. The video notwithstanding, the song stands on its own for the brashiness of LeBon’s vocals to the synths of Nick Rhodes. This is one of their quintessential songs from “Seven and the Ragged Tiger”. “I liked this song because it wasn’t immediately placed on their “greatest hits” cd’s. New Moon On Monday (Seven and the Ragged Tiger, 1983) You can’t sit still through this song and believe me it was a killer dance track in the clubs!”ġ2. This song has a killer hook and a great drum line. They have only recently made up! At the time, they were always pitted against each other in number 1, Smash Hits and even NME and Melody Maker. “Debut single and one that immediately put them at odds with Spandau Ballet in the British Press for “best new romantic” band. Here are all of Duran Duran songs ranked.ĭon’t miss out on the memorable music of Duran Duran below! Click to enjoy the sounds from this unique musicians! They were also awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The band has won numerous awards throughout their career: two Brit Awards including the 2004 award for Outstanding Contribution to Music, two Grammy Awards, an MTV Video Music Award for Lifetime Achievement, and a Video Visionary Award from the MTV Europe Music Awards. They achieved 14 singles in the top 10 of the UK Singles Chart and 21 in the US Billboard Hot 100. Duran Duran has sold over 100 million records worldwide, making them one of the world’s best-selling music artists. These five members featured the most commercially successful line-up. The group was a leading band in the MTV-driven Second British Invasion of the US in the 1980s. The group was formed by keyboardist Nick Rhodes and bassist John Taylor, with the later addition of drummer Roger Taylor, and after numerous personnel changes, guitarist Andy Taylor (none of the Taylors are related) and lead singer Simon Le Bon. Duran Duran (/djʊˌræn djʊˈræn/) are an English new wave band formed in Birmingham in 1978.
