dontyouforgetaboutme

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

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.

Duran Duran: The Chauffeur (1982)

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