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"Rio" is the seventh single by English rock band Duran Duran. It was first released as a single in Australia, in August 1982, followed by a UK release on 1 November 1982. It was first released as a single in Australia, in August 1982, followed by a UK release on 1 November 1982.
Rio is the second studio album by the English pop rock band Duran Duran, released on 10 May 1982 through EMI.Produced by Colin Thurston, the band wrote and demoed most of the material before recording the album at AIR Studios in London from January to March 1982.
"The Chauffeur" has been described as a dark-gothic romantic track with the help of keyboards from Nick Rhodes when recording of the song first started. [8] [9] [10] AllMusic reviewer Donald Guarisco wrote that "Simon Le Bon croons the lyrics in a lascivious fashion against a purely electronic soundscape composed of icy synthesisers and throbbing drum machines" and that the song "avoids ...
Music journalists have come around to Duran Duran, obviously — along with the Class of 2022 Rock Hall honor and esteemed writer Annie Zaleski's 33 1/3 book about Rio's legacy, the band's 15th ...
Duran Duran at The O2 Arena in London, 2023. Duran Duran are an English pop rock band who have recorded over 200 songs during their career. Since their formation in 1978, Duran Duran have credited all of their songs to all members evenly, apart from covers. [1] They emerged as members of the New Romantic scene with their debut album Duran Duran ...
"Save a Prayer" is a song by the English new wave band Duran Duran, released on 9 August 1982 as the third single from their second album Rio (1982). It became Duran Duran's biggest hit (at the time) on the UK Singles Chart, reaching number two. As of October 2021 "Save a Prayer" is the sixth most streamed Duran Duran song in the UK. [3]
Duran Duran Studio album by Duran Duran Released 15 June 1981 (1981-06-15) Recorded December 1980 – January 1981 Studio Red Bus and Utopia (London) Chipping Norton (Oxfordshire) Genre Synth-pop new wave Length 39: 42 Label EMI Producer Colin Thurston Duran Duran chronology Duran Duran (1981) Rio (1982) 1983 US reissue Singles from Duran Duran "Planet Earth" Released: 2 February 1981 ...
Retrospectively, some have called it a mature standout in Duran Duran's discography. AllMusic journalist Donald A. Guarisco wrote that, "Duran Duran's recording is fuelled by funky but gently layered guitar textures and subtle drum work that push its groove along, plus some atmospheric synth textures on the chorus. The result was a perfect ...