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Nick Rhodes’ observation on the passing of Donna...

Thu, 17 May 2012 12:37:21 -0400

Nick Rhodes’ observation on the passing of Donna Summer:

I just heard the very sad news that Donna Summer has passed away. For me, there is no doubt that her song ‘I Feel Love’ had a dramatic effect on1 modern music. it was certainly a key influence on my work with Duran Duran. Together with producer Giorgio Moroder, Donna pioneered the use of electronic sequencers in dance music. Today that sound that seems so familiar, but in 1977, it was a brave new frontier. It’s extremely rare that you hear one song that completely changes the way you perceive music, I Feel Love, achieved that.

It’s Duran Duran appreciation day! Friends of Mine, 1981

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 20:46:59 -0400

It’s Duran Duran appreciation day! Friends of Mine, 1981

Found by @joepaone / @beeelevated - The Replacements: Bastards...

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 10:17:53 -0400

Found by @joepaone / @beeelevated - The Replacements: Bastards of Young (1985). This is from a performance on SNL in early 1986.

Pet Shop Boys: Later Tonight (1986). A deeper track from Please,...

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:17:47 -0400

Pet Shop Boys: Later Tonight (1986). A deeper track from Please, the album that spawned “West End Girls” and “Opportunities.”
Requested by Matt.

Hazel O’Connor: Will You (1981). When the Birmingham...

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:06:00 -0400

Hazel O’Connor: Will You (1981). When the Birmingham artist toured the UK in support her Breaking Glass album, she selected the then unknown Duran Duran to be her opening act.

PIL: This Is Not a Love Song (1983). Written to mock those who...

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 23:35:14 -0500

PIL: This Is Not a Love Song (1983). Written to mock those who felt they were getting too commercial. Sara Bareilles released a song in 2007 with similar ire directed at her record label when they wanted her to write something sap-o-riffic. She called it Love Song, but it definitely wasn’t.

The Buggles: Video Killed the Radio Star (1979). Oh. My. God....

Sat, 11 Dec 2010 16:38:35 -0500

The Buggles: Video Killed the Radio Star (1979). Oh. My. God. The. Hair.

The Killing Joke: Love Like Blood (1985) Rumor has it that...

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 19:09:00 -0500

The Killing Joke: Love Like Blood (1985)

Rumor has it that “Jaz Coleman is currently writing a mass for choir and orchestra, comprising of Killing Joke’s music with the original lyrics translated into Latin for full chorus for a recording and two nights in London in 2011.” Published to wikipedia with an unverifiable source, should be interesting if it’s true.

Gang of Four: I Love a Man in Uniform (1982) This song was...

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:02:00 -0500

Gang of Four: I Love a Man in Uniform (1982)

This song was banned in England because of the Falklands War.

Tears for Fears: Pale Shelter (1982)

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 12:15:17 -0500

Tears for Fears: Pale Shelter (1982)

B-Movie: Nowhere Girl (1982) (not a video, sadly, but...

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:00:06 -0500

B-Movie: Nowhere Girl (1982)

(not a video, sadly, but we’ll take it)

Depeche Mode: New Life (1981). Inspired by NASA’s new...

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 14:01:00 -0500

Depeche Mode: New Life (1981). Inspired by NASA’s new life, and by @laermer.

Duran Duran: The Chauffeur (1982) There’s a reason you...

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:05:07 -0500

Duran Duran: The Chauffeur (1982)

There’s a reason you didn’t see this one on TV.

Pseudo Echo: Listening (1983)

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 10:01:07 -0500

Pseudo Echo: Listening (1983)

The Chameleons: Swamp Thing (1986) performed live by Mark...

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 22:09:51 -0500

The Chameleons: Swamp Thing (1986) performed live by Mark Burgess and the Sons of God in 1993. Hat tip to DJ Rick Danger.

Bow Wow Wow: I Want Candy (1982) For Ginni.

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 21:06:57 -0500

Bow Wow Wow: I Want Candy (1982)

For Ginni.

Berlin: The Masquerade (1983)

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 20:00:07 -0500

Berlin: The Masquerade (1983)

A Flock of Seagulls: Nightmares (1982)

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 18:00:06 -0500

A Flock of Seagulls: Nightmares (1982)

Pet Shop Boys: It’s a Sin (1987)

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 16:01:07 -0500

Pet Shop Boys: It’s a Sin (1987)

Gary Numan: I Die You Die (1980)

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 14:00:06 -0500

Gary Numan: I Die You Die (1980)