Glue: A Tribute to the Music of Duran Duran

2011-02-19T11:48:00.002-06:00

Thank you all so much for having followed my crazy Duran video antics! I haven't had time to update lately due to so much going on with my biz, so I wanted to pass along some of my other favorite Duran blogs that you should definitely check out (if you're not already):

Gimme a Wristband!
Duran Duran Podcast

Plus, you can still get your copy of "Glue: A Tribute to the Music of Duran Duran" at our site.

The Original 'New Moon'

2009-11-23T01:29:00.003-06:00

One of the blogs I like to haunt, Suburban Vampire, has a nice little Duran tribute itself this week! Enjoy a little 'New Moon' fix!

(And if you're also a vamp fan like me, you might want to join us over at Serious Vanity Vampires, too!).

I'm Freaking Out Because it's already September.

2009-09-01T15:40:00.002-05:00

Seriously, 2009? Where have you gone?

This one has been making the rounds on Facebook, but it's worth sharing some more. Great mash up of two classics!

It's Duran Duran Appreciation Day!

2009-08-10T11:37:00.004-05:00

Like seriously, I'm not making that up! I like how Rio suggested we celebrate!

Apparently, DD are open to the idea of appreciating right back at us (they better be!). I think my Duran investments alone have probably kept the lebon girls in fancy sandals for years. So I'll take it!

Love you, Schmoopies.

The Glue PSA Kittah has something to say!

2009-08-06T12:45:00.003-05:00

The "Glue" PSA Kittah (otherwise known as Cami) didn't want me to forget to let you know about a really fun, great offer we've currently got going over at the Serious Vanity Records compound. If you dug Glue, you're really going to dig this!!

For a very limited time, the first 100 preorders only of our new CD, Vampires & Valentines, not only will receive 3 mp3s immediately, plus the two-song single by moi of Detroit’s Wheels Aren’t Turning Anymore (which includes my cover of Blondie's "Dreaming"), *and* free shipping on the CD, but now will also have the opportunity to have a spot in the special “undeadication” thank you’s that will be included with the CD and on the website!

It's perfect for other bands, artists, crafters, business owners, causes or charities, or even just getting your baby's name in the packaging! And it will be in front of a lot of people, so that's a pretty cool advertising opportunity for under $11.

Find out more about it on our site, or go right to the V&V page, check out the current tunes and get yourself signed up!

Come Undone Thursday!

2009-08-06T12:05:00.003-05:00

I think I'm going to just starting doing a "Come Undone" day, because it's the song I always hear the most covers of. This one is way above average, so I hope you dig it as much as I do. Oh hell, what am I saying? You will. It's not like we're not sharing one collective Duran consciousness at this point.

Here's VOiD808, mixing vocals the way I like 'em!

And as a bonus, check it out live, too! And become a fan at Myspace!

Thank you, Gretchen!

2009-08-04T11:54:00.004-05:00

My buddy Gretchen kicks major butt for having posted this one on Facebook this morning. One of the best Duran interviews I've never seen! So awesome when stuff like this falls out of nowhere!

Speaking of falling out of nowhere, I'm back!!! Expect some new posts on a (semi) regular basis again.

Recap the Glue!

2009-05-18T12:45:00.004-05:00

Since we've been posting so much more lately, here's a convenient recap of recent posts, so you can catch up if you missed any!

Back with the Future!
He's Got a License to Totally Kill It.
If Only Jay Could Have Predicted YouTube...
It's Friday, Babies!
Ta na na na? Ta na na na!
La Reflex

...and, you can still vote for which cat we should sponsor from Bestfriends.org over at the Bangs...Sounds of the 80's blog!

La Reflex

2009-05-18T12:42:00.002-05:00

If you didn't get enough of "The Reflex" yet, here's a 'live' performance from Italy. Even through the bad reception, the mullets are pretty.

Ta na na? Ta na na na!

2009-05-18T12:38:00.002-05:00

I found a really cool article over at Sound on Sound about the recording of Seven and the Ragged Tiger and, in particular, "The Reflex" that I just had to my recording blog. All of you techies will enjoy it!

Everyone else can start their week with the "Ta Na Na Na" dance!

It's Friday, babies!

2009-05-15T01:03:00.003-05:00

Awwwww yeah...This jam makes me want a foo foo drink and some strappy shoes to shake my booty in. Try not to tap your toes!

I know I've posted that video before, but c'mon...do you really mind?

And on a more serious note (there's really no way to segue that will work here)...I desperately need your opinions over at the Bangs...Sounds of the 80's blog for our kitty sponsorship. Please help us out (no money involved - just love for kitties)!

If only Jay could have predicted YouTube...

2009-05-14T18:17:00.005-05:00

If Jay Leno could have predicted YouTube and streaming shows and all of that, maybe he would have taken Warren up on his suggestion to broadcast from home. Then we wouldn't be waiting for Conan to take over from him on The Tonight Show. What am I saying? Scratch that idea. Hopefully the current lineup will be hitting that stage again with the red haired genius sooner than later!

For now...enough frilly shirts and black leather to sink a pirate ship on Goth night at the local karaoke bar!

He's got a License to totallly Kill It.

2009-05-13T15:36:00.005-05:00

Those of you following along over at DuranDuran.com already know that Mark Ronson continues direct the boys into some sort of disco/indie/retro/new/super-cute-in-ties-and-stuff territory for the new album. But did you also know that he can rock a Bond medley?

And here's that new studio footage, in case you're *not* following along:

Speaking of NEW things, did you know there's a new Facebook Page for Glue: A Tribute to the Music of Duran Duran? Join up, comment, be the first to hear old things...y'know the drill!

Back with the Future!

2009-05-12T13:53:00.003-05:00

Ooh, where am I? Even *I* started popping in to see if I'd updated yet. Sorry guys. I will not neglect you again!

I want to spotlight more Michael Aaron Duran-goodness, because he rocks! Check out his "Secret Oktober":

And because my heart doesn't just belong to inspiration--let's hear some of Michael's orginals, too. If you're not a fan yet, you're just nutty:

Subscribe to his YouTube channel for all of his videos. I swear, between the artistry and the catchy tunes, you do Duran proud, Michael...

Michael Aaron rocks.

2009-03-21T23:30:00.002-05:00

Oh, Michael Aaron, you are a Duranie musician after my own heart. Not only a pretty solid cover, but a great, artsy video to boot! If I'd ever bothered to develop a Duran cover rating system, I'm sure there would be three tiger babies or a golden Nagel or something in this for you. Alas, all I have to offer today is my embedding. Enjoy!

Have you heard?

2009-03-01T13:46:00.002-06:00

The boys are back in the studio! Without a producer! With Dom Brown on guitar! I don't know what to think yet!

Actually, there may be another bit of new album news that may interest you, my fellow bunnychuckers, in the coming weeks. Stay tuned.

OMG OMG OMG

2009-02-19T14:59:00.002-06:00

The angels are smiling upon me, as proven by the fact that there are scenes from the Classic Albums: Rio floating around now! w00t!

Warning: I will not be posting these in order, because that requires far too much focus and planning.

Enjoy!

STERLING!!!

2009-02-17T10:28:00.002-06:00

Where did this gem come from? I could do without the "You're gonna blow for us now" about halfway through, but otherwise this clip might actually be perfect. Big Thing = my favorite era, and this performance is spectacular by anyone's standards, let alone Duran's (no offense...but there are some wackadoo live Duran performance recordings out there. "Let it Flow" tour, I'm looking at you).

Happy birthday Andy!!

2009-02-16T17:52:00.003-06:00

In honor of the shortest Taylor's birthday, here's a cute little clip with an unfortunate cutoff point. My Gawd, those lads could accessorize!

And I will be doing my best to post a little more often. Been working day and night on the new Serious Vanity Music website, but there's finally light at the end of the tunnel, so I'm back in the Duran game!

A blog after my own heart.

2009-01-28T10:45:00.002-06:00

Be sure to add this one to your feeds, too! Any blog that celebrates Duranie goodness with a healthy dose of the funny is a friend of mine!

That's what I get for only watching E!...

2009-01-26T21:30:00.003-06:00

The short version is, it's not on.

Well, no Samantha Who? anytime soon, so here's JT aiming to shoot yer eye out.

And now...the holy grail of JT acting moments...

2009-01-26T14:35:00.004-06:00

Tonight's the night, kiddos! Set your TiVos for Samantha Who?!

In honor of the last day of JT acting (for awhile, anyway), I bring you the holy grail of JT acting moments! Ah, Timeslip. This is why YouTube is amazing. When I was a kid, we had Showtime. Unfortunately, they only played Timeslip on Cinemax. How could they do that to me?

And now, for a bonus, John on Craig Kilbourn with Kristen Johnston. Such perfect highlights!

Yet More JT Rockstar Roles...Really!

2009-01-22T12:37:00.003-06:00

When I started this little theme, I thought it would last a few days. Apparently, not even I remembered how many times John has portrayed a rockstar on various shows/in movies/in real life (let's not forget that one). From my recent "research", this could last all month!

Remember Vh1's Strange Frequency? Me neither. At least I didn't until I found this gem. Just to refresh, it was a Twilight Zone for the musical set. I think it lasted an episode or two, one of which featured our boy Johnny, erm, "Jimmy Blitz".

Enjoy some "Room Service"!

And thank you to all of the birthday well-wishers!

2009-01-19T11:36:00.002-06:00

A shoutout to everyone over at the Glue Myspace page who dropped our lovely Paul a happy birthday message and/or comment yesterday! You really brightened up his day!

Nothing Ever Changes, JT...

2009-01-19T11:26:00.002-06:00

...especially not in the minds of casting directors! Here's JT being so typecast that he's actually playing himself on Miami Vice.

Now I love to tell the story of how, the night this first aired, my little friend Heather was having a slumber party, and the only way I'd agree to go is if we could watch it. She promised, I attended.

Did we watch it? Would I have a story if we did? I actually think I was forced to watch some Ernest thing instead. Cruelty!!

So here I am, 20+ years later, still bemoaning this (even though I can watch it all day on YouTube). I hope she has crow's feet now.

John Taylor as a Christmas present...urm..I mean

2009-01-18T14:41:00.003-06:00

Our look at JT's cinematic life continues today with Vh1's A Diva's Christmas Carol or some such thing from the mid to late 1990's. I thought we'd get to enjoy this classic every year, but instead we get I Love Money. Thanks, reality shows. Thanks.

Anyway, here's a few special clips that feature some sort of Bret Michaels-styled hat/wig combo and John being an otherworldly rock star (typecasting again).

JT...This is your life (on screen)

2009-01-16T13:51:00.003-06:00

Seeing yesterday's Samantha Who clip made me all wistful for more of JT's "rocker" acting roles. So play along with me!

First, we have an interview (and a few clips), that are darkly lit, but still tell the tale of JT's motivation for Allison Anders' Sugar Town. 22 forever (according to Michael Des Barres)? You bet ya! Go put the Capezios and Fedora on for me, Tigger Taylor!

Happy New Year!

2009-01-15T22:01:00.002-06:00

I'm back! And just in time for JT to play a rock star on a show again! Ok, so he did it in movies before. And we LOVE it when he plays a rock star, is a rock star, yadda yadda.

This looks promising. Samantha Who? is a cute show, and from these promos, John has managed to make it even cuter.

I think I know Samantha's friends...not pointing any fingers, but...if it hits too close to home, it's probably you. I admit nothing!

Post Live8 performance...it's all about the cause...

2008-12-14T16:15:00.003-06:00

Here's a little snip post-Live8 performance. Hearing the guys talk about raising awareness and caring reminds me to drop the snark for a few seconds and mention a few of our favorite places that could definitely use a little extra attention this holiday season. No matter where your charitable time, dollars, and attention goes, always remember to care. Word up!

Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network
Best Friends Animal Society
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
The Fistula Foundation
Habitat for Humanity International
(RED)
Public Broadcasting

Full Moon on Saturday

2008-12-13T19:22:00.003-06:00

Ah, the site of the pretty full moon tonight made me look this one up. Yep, it's the nine millionth lip sync performance of "New Moon on Monday", complete with Simon's "Bloodshot eyes? Moi?" Ray Bans. Ah, 7-era Duran...

Checking in to the Pop Trash Hotel?

2008-12-12T03:14:00.003-06:00

You guys will like this one. Plus, I think I missed Warren's birthday on here, so consider this some sort of shout out or something.

Lots of odd little nuggets discussed here, and I believe Nick's wearing a leopard print dress shirt, which is about nine shades of awesome. Enjoy!

Dance into the Fire!

2008-12-10T20:57:00.002-06:00

But not literally, please. Maybe the burning embers explain why Duran are either not really trying, or trying too hard with this clip (I'm unsure which it is). Simon's direct eye contact is both frightening and alluring. My, what a pretty Duran we have here. But overall, what a bizarre little art piece of a lip sync performance.

If not Duran-related, at least Duran-inspired...

2008-12-10T00:11:00.002-06:00

If you're looking for more holiday-oriented fun than what these posts are providing, head over to the 12 Songs of Christmas extravaganza (or webpage, whichever you prefer to call it). We've got 12 future classic seasonal tunes (uploaded two at a time through December 25), games, coloring pages, all with NO CALORIES, so you won't hate us in January!

If Simon were Santa...

2008-12-10T00:03:00.003-06:00

It took me a minute to remember which George Bush he was referring to here! Ahhh...we're old.

Oh, and I'm sure Billy Ray's family has plenty of peace of mind, since one kid is worth a cool billion, and another has an infectious hit song and a career of his own that left me speechless when I found out who he was. Made me want to hate that song (but I couldn't!).

It's Official...The Holidays Are HERE!...

2008-12-08T16:24:00.002-06:00

Break out the nog, it's holiday time!! Watch JT toward the end...I think he's a little more excited to get to the "Christmas Spirits" part than everyone else is!

*edited to ad: Ok, when I first viewed this, it looked like JT was going straight for the shot, I swear!

With Many Holiday Office Party Cutbacks This Year...

2008-12-04T16:22:00.001-06:00

...some offices will have to resort to watching YouTube reruns of Vh1's Ultimate Holiday Office Party from 1997. Including mine! It doesn't hurt that there's only two of us in the office, and we're both fans. And...we'd be watching YouTube anyway.

Warhol Widget Drama.

2008-12-03T23:12:00.002-06:00

What would a Warhol widget be without some drama? I removed it, as there was some sort of issue going on. If the documentary I watched over the Thanksgiving holiday on the Ovation channel on Warhol's factory was any indication, the widget was probably an attention-whoring speed freak who we're all better off without anyway. If only we'd have gotten to film it's implosion!

By the way...

2008-12-03T13:28:00.003-06:00

News of note time!

...a few new blogs are up elsewhere by me, if you don't get enough good stuff here:

First up is my new Bangs...Sounds of the 80's blog, which for the remainder of the year will be bringing retro music into the present for the holiday season (i.e. RETRO XMAS CLIPS w00t!!11). Expect some Duran there, no doubt.

I've also resurrected my musical indulgences/snark blog at Sapphires and Diamonds. Good stuff...probably Duran related in the near future.

ALSO...

Holiday sales are abreast (woohoo, my bosom buddies!). Forget "Black Friday", "Cyber Monday" or whatever the rest of the world likes to call them. We're all about "New Moon (and Sales) Everyday (through 12/31 at least!)". Besides getting both volumes of Bangs...Sounds of the 80's for the price of one, now with every order of Glue: A Tribute to the Music of Duran Duran (which inspired this very blog), you'll get another copy of Glue: A Tribute to the Music of Duran Duran. Why so redundant, Dana? Silly...one copy as a gift for a loved one of discerning musical tastes, and one copy to keep for yourself (indulging your ego is encouraged in Duranie circles, remember!). Skip the heavy reading and go right to the sales page for both deals here!

All She...Wants...Is...to get your blood pumping today!

2008-12-03T12:21:00.002-06:00

Thanks to Darill Simons for this link to his very modern, electro-cool version of "All She Wants Is". Big Thing is my favorite era...so I am loving this!

Pretty Man Alert!

2008-12-01T15:33:00.003-06:00

Even through the fishbowl-like quality of this footage at times , there's no denying the quality of these three faces in 1987. Notorious will always be to me the era in which Duran looked and sounded great, and I had acne and a mullet. Ah, to be 13 again...

Holiday Shopping with Nick and Simon?

2008-11-30T19:27:00.004-06:00

I've been a bad blogger lately, kids. I've been too full of pie and tofurkey from the holiday here in the U.S. to get to the computer.

But now, my attention turn to holiday shopping. Revel in delight with me from these classics from House of Style, when Nick and Simon went shopping at Sears with Cindy Crawford.

Well, first, so I can get it out of my system...

2008-11-25T00:35:00.005-06:00

Well, first, so I can get it out of my system, is "Rio" from the Classic Albums DVD. This isn't my favorite performance ever, but it's from the damned DVD I'm yet to acquire, so I'll still work it.

And because something is obviously up with technology today (at least for me), I bring you..."Electric Barbarella". Maybe even for the first time! This one was from the UPN show The Vibe, which I vaguely recall. No Viva Variety, YouTube? Ah...1997.

And we rejoin our heroine, still complaining...

2008-11-16T23:28:00.004-06:00

Bah! Still don't have the Classic Albums yet, but I'm working through it, with a little old school help:

...and a little new school help (that's JT, Rog, and Dom Brown):

Another find today...

2008-11-11T23:46:00.003-06:00

Sort of a Lou Reed-esque "Last Chance on the Stairway", which is a pretty great concept. I see Chekhov's Wig in the description, and believe this to be a band member. Brilliant.

Warhol Art of the Day.

2008-11-11T22:16:00.004-06:00

Check out my red hot new Blogger gadget. Just slap my face and call me Veronica Web 2.0! I know...it's sort of annoying being ABOVE the actual Duran video, but I didn't want to stick it at the bottom where you'd have to scroll to see it. So there. I annoy you because I love you.

"We will all be famous for fifteen widgets."--Dana Detrick-Clark

Hot off the presses...

2008-11-11T22:02:00.001-06:00

...it's the "Nightrunner" video!

The library will never be the same.

Here you go, my Pretties.

2008-11-10T21:59:00.004-06:00

Thank you, Teknosapian, for being the only bright light in my darkened corner of existence. Ok, maybe not so much. But I am reminded why living in B.F.E. is so completely inconvenient by the fact that I still have NOT gotten my Rio - Classic Albums DVD, because I naively assumed I would simply be able to go out and BUY the damned thing. Nooooooo. No store in my 20 mile radius is stocking it. So order online I will, but I will still be pissy about it.

I will try to dance this pain away.

Back to our Ordinary World or something.

2008-11-05T10:21:00.004-06:00

Guess who did NOT go get her Classic Albums DVD yet. What a poser! Apparently when you're an 'adult' you spend the release day voting and doing your job, and run out of time. What's that all about?

So, while I was reciting the joys of the Pythagorean Thereom for teens and English as a Second Language students, the rest of you were probably learning all about the reverb on the backing vocal track of "Last Chance on the Stairway". Don't spoil it for me!

Oh, and apparently JT was Baracking his vote (or wearing a t-shirt).

For McCain followers, here's something to help you get your groove on and cheer up, thanks to Aurora featuring Naimee Coleman. :::back pat::: It'll be ok.

You Knew This Was Coming...

2008-11-04T01:57:00.001-06:00

Americans, get yourselves to the polls! But don't pull your shirt off and pray while you're there, k?

What's better than karaoke?

2008-11-03T10:30:00.003-06:00

...LIPSYNC! Same performance style, no warbling. Good times.

Don't forget to go get your Classic Albums: Rio tomorrow! And VOTE (if you're in the USA)!!

Ok, more...

2008-10-31T13:59:00.001-05:00

I can't help it...

"TreashAAA..in the DAARRRK..."

Happy Halloween!

2008-10-31T13:53:00.002-05:00

Let's get this party started with a little montage from Spiraling:

And now some karaoke:

And now...? I don't know.

I really have to stop...

2008-10-29T12:05:00.002-05:00

More "Classic Albums" footage. Turn your heads, kids, if you don't want spoilers.

Sleepthief makes "The Chauffeur" even more dreamy...

2008-10-29T00:37:00.002-05:00

I've posted Sleepthief's "The Chauffeur" cover before, but it definitely had different footage. Here's a more customized/stylized/candy for your eyes version that I'm sure you'll all adore.

And just in case you can't tell I'm excited about this...

Classic Albums - Duran Duran - RIO !!

2008-10-28T17:24:00.003-05:00

Do NOT watch if you don't want any sneak peeks before it's released in your country. I'm like a bad kid on Christmas morning though, so I'm gonna look...ROGER SPEAKS!

Happy birthday, Simon!

2008-10-27T01:01:00.002-05:00

So nice, we'll sing it twice!

The Thin White Funk.

2008-10-24T13:49:00.003-05:00

Happy Friday! Here's a little nugget via 1988, highlighting Simon's big hair and Paddington coat (and boasting about the 'non-professional' lineup), and Nick's...well... I love Nick. But this was a weird era for him. Enjoy!

GO David!

2008-10-23T22:49:00.002-05:00

I don't know David here, but it sure looks like he'd be fun at a party. I thought it was illegal to perform karaoke and actually have a good voice! Let's rock out with him! :::reaches up for the sunrise:::

Simon Passes the Pie.

2008-10-22T13:37:00.003-05:00

There's far too much opportunity for innuendo here for me. My head is going to explode.

You'll start viewing to see Simon and pie, but you'll stay for Roger playing a bucket.

WWMBD? (What Would Mrs. Butterworth Do?)

2008-10-20T18:44:00.002-05:00

I have to fast until tomorrow morning, so I am really going to be feeling this clip at about 11pm tonight, when I too will want pancakes. Enjoy!

It's not a political blog, so...

2008-10-19T21:49:00.003-05:00

...if you don't want to watch JT endorse Barack Obama:

...check out this video of "Hungry Like the Wolf" on ukelele by Danny Korves instead!

John Taylor Liberates us all!

2008-10-15T12:03:00.004-05:00

I wasn't quite sure what to think of these when they came out. Was it supremely brilliant that John Taylor designed a line of Peavey basses that would be sold at...Nordstroms? Or was it sheer madness?

I'm kind of going with the former, if only because I like challenging conventional reasoning about how things should be done, especially for anything music related (my own mission statement pretty much proves that!). I like the idea of music-making being presented as a 'lifestyle', not just as a profession or a hobby. It's a fine line that separates them, but I think JT did a pretty good job of marking it (urm...not like that, pervs!).

But no pretty mullet? Say it ain't so!

Classic Albums - Rio update!

2008-10-14T12:10:00.004-05:00

Are you guys as excited about this as I am?! I LOVE these DVDs anyway, but the fact that they're doing one for Rio is like a free ticket on the cool train to 1982.

Here's the latest I've heard on it. Go now (even if it means leaving this blog) and watch the teaser video at the bottom (sorry I couldn't embed it)! Roger speaking has never been so great.

Duran Duran's Rio Gets Classic Albums DVD Treatment

(PR) Continuing the highly-acclaimed "Classic Albums" DVD documentary series, Eagle Vision is proud to announce Rio by Duran Duran. The November 4 release has a pre-book date of October 15 and a retail sales price of $14.98.

<Rio, arguably the greatest of all Duran Duran albums, was originally released in 1982, a time of British riots, record unemployment and the highly unpopular Falklands war. It catapulted Simon LeBon, Nick Rhodes, John Taylor, Roger Taylor and Andy Taylor into international celebrity. (None of the Taylors are related.)

In this installment of "Classic Albums," a fascinating story emerges, one of the writing, the recording and reaction to the unbelievable success of this sound. With new interviews, vintage clips of the original era, new and archival performance footage and musical demonstrations that explain the genesis of certain songs, this 90-minute insider peek is a must for all culture vultures. Excerpts from songs such as "Rio," "My Own Way," "Hungry Like The Wolf," "New Religion," "Save A Prayer," "The Chauffeur" and others are beautifully interwoven into the fabric of the story. Brand new session performances filmed in Boston exclusively for this program, plus interviews and demonstrations not seen in the origin al broadcast version, are included.

The "Classic Albums" series takes a comprehensive look into the making of landmark albums that were integral in music history. Along with interspersed live footage, the DVDs feature in-depth interviews with band members, musical peers, relevant fixtures in the music scene and those who were simply a part of the party. Producers elaborate on and break down studio tracks at the mixing board, musicians actually recreate solos and passages that further explain the recording and creation process. Every "Classic Albums" DVD not only tells the story, it binds the pages, paints the picture and ultimately provides the soundtrack to the making of a seminal album.

Synopsis

This latest addition to the acclaimed Classic Albums series takes us to the early eighties and the release of Duran Duran’s second album “Rio”. Released against a backdrop of riots, record unemployment and the Falklands War this optimistic and celebratory album would generate a string of hit singles and groundbreaking videos and catapult Duran Duran to global stardom. This DVD tells the story behind the writing, recording and subsequent success of the album through newly filmed interviews, musical demonstrations and both new and archive performances.

TRACK LISTING:
Features excerpts from: Rio, My Own Way, Hungry Like The Wolf, New Religion, Save A Prayer, The Chauffeur & more…

Bonus Features: Brand new session performances filmed in Boston especially for this DVD of: 1) Save A Prayer 2) The Chauffeur 3) New Religion 4) Hungry Like The Wolf 5) Rio. Additional interviews and demonstrations not included in the broadcast version.

Released on: 11/04/2008

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Geeky Oktober.

2008-10-14T11:47:00.004-05:00

I've been remiss in featuring a certain fan favorite song this month. So I've gotta make up for it. In contrast, I've had to stop myself from making "Election Day"-related posts about 20 times.

First up, a little "Secret Oktober" with Runescape. Get your gaming nerd on!

I expected this to be the Duran song, but I don't think it is. Is it?

Some like it hot on a cold October day...

2008-10-13T15:42:00.003-05:00

Amidst a sea of bass player's covering the song all over YouTube, here's a drum cover for "Some Like it Hot". I like this, because there are a few missed beats here and there that the drummer owns up to, but it really makes it more 'real'. Right on!

Thanks2Frank indeed.

2008-10-09T18:27:00.002-05:00

Anyone who knows me knows I'm a big Frank Zappa freak. I let my fandom fall by the wayside for a few years, but I've been spending more and more time lately finding great old clips of the Mother of all Mothers (of Invention) - when I'm not looking for Duran clips (or watching bad commercials).

In honor of that, how about a little "Thanks to Frank" from Warren? Enjoy!

A Clever Clip to Put You in the Mood!

2008-10-08T11:57:00.002-05:00

The record industry is full of bloodsuckers, and I'm sure Duran have met their share, but the ones in this fan-made "Nite Runner" vid are ok in my book. Halloween time, babies! Enjoy!

I'm not going to say "Boys on Film"...

2008-10-07T15:29:00.002-05:00

...even though that's what this video is called. Here's a little mid-90's transitional Duran love for your Tuesday!

Yo Bad Azizi, Francis!

2008-10-04T13:31:00.004-05:00

In honor of Saint Francis of Assisi' Feast Day today, I give you "Serious"' b-side "Yo Bad Azizi:

And since this day marks the day a lot of people are getting their pets blessed, here's a little "Diamond Dogs" as well!

Don't cry for yesterday, taxpayers...

2008-10-03T02:27:00.003-05:00

...not when David Habbin will wow you with his beautiful rendition of "Ordinary World". Even Joe Six-Pack will get misty eyed.

Roger and his lovely sidekick...

2008-10-02T00:16:00.003-05:00

...Nick Rhodes! Sorry, I searched far and wide for a Roger wife clip (past or present) and came up dry. This will have to do (you'll get no complaints from me)! Our boy Rog speaks a lot, which still always freaks me out, and he and Nick are both dapper. Enjoy!

The Vampire Yasmin.

2008-10-01T00:45:00.003-05:00

Not because she's a bloodsucker, mind you, but because the older she gets, the less she seems to age. It's not fair!!

My favorite Yas/Si joke ever:

Keira Knightly wishes she looked like this:

...and just for giggles:

Nick and Julie Anne: Surrealism that must be shared.

2008-09-30T00:13:00.002-05:00

I don't quite know what to say about these Nick and Julie Anne slideshows (other than the fact they certainly convey more drama than Susan Lucci at a masquerade ball), so I'm just going to post them.

Long before Paris, Lindsay, and Miley Cyrus...

2008-09-29T15:29:00.003-05:00

...we had JT's ex, Amanda DeCadenet. I don't think Americans (who weren't in Duran circles) knew much about her until...did we ever? She was probably best known as Courtney Love's friend for a few minutes in the early '90's, and has done some really great photography in recent years.

Here's a little more about her, from esteemed New Age composer John Tesh (in his former life on Entertainment Tonight:

Not the best footage, but they look pretty cute here despite it:

Grey Lady of the Sunday

2008-09-28T00:07:00.003-05:00

How about a little DRUM flashback to go with your Sunday morning tea (I'm doing tea to feel more British, shut it). No yachting for me today, but maybe I'll get bold and rent a paddle boat on the local lake.

Pay close attention a little under a minute in--there's an uber cute Si-Yas moment.

Now let's hear the song...

Friday with Renee!

2008-09-26T19:08:00.004-05:00

How about a little JT ex-girlfriend to start the weekend? I found these two Renee Simonsen clips that work surprisingly well together.

from 1987:

from 1999:

Eight Days a Week - Part III

2008-09-25T13:36:00.002-05:00

The end of another series, boo! This last installment doesn't disappoint. Lot's o' Bruce Springsteen talk, JT forgetting the editor from Smash Hits' name, and that mighty, mighty mullet. Enjoy!

Eight Days a Week-Part Deux

2008-09-24T12:38:00.005-05:00

Here's the next continuation of yesterday's program. I have a hard time being snarky about anything other than the award winning calico kitty on JT's head, because the concept of this show is just so great. Can you imagine a show like this now? Would one of the popular artists today take the time to really analyze one of their contemporary's works...in public??

Happy Tuesday! Eight Days a Week!

2008-09-23T21:46:00.003-05:00

Here's a little series called Eight Days A Week featuring JT and his lovely mullet, waxing philosophical on why Howard Jones would be a nice guy to pet like a kitty but not to watch for an hour!

It cuts off, but don't worry--I'll bring you more tomorrow!

And here's a redo of The Big Breakfast with Andy that I posted last week, only a little higher fidelity:

Sex, Drugs, Rock-n-roll, and the Jonas Brothers?

2008-09-19T14:31:00.002-05:00

Here's a meaty second clip from Andy's appearance on The Wright Stuff to promote Wild Boy this past week. It's a really great debate about these new 'purity' acts like the Jonas Brothers vs. rockers with more critical appeal/longevity, and what role their excesses play in their creativity. Good points made all around!

One more thing...

2008-09-18T15:45:00.002-05:00

We very quietly launched the new seriousvanity.com this morning, and we'd love for you to be one of the first to check it out! It's still a work in progress, but for those wondering, "What else do you do all day besides watch Duran Duran on YouTube?"--wonder no more. And get on our mailing list! Lots of music news ("Glue" included), fun opportunities, and FREE stuff awaits you!

Poll Results! Dana is late to the game!

2008-09-18T15:37:00.002-05:00

Thanks to all who voted in the last poll! A whopping 100% feel that Juicy Couture should sponsor the next Duran tour (more on that in a second). 20% liked the idea of an iDuran tour sponsored by Apple, and no love was given to Botox (ha!) or Michael Kors (boo!).

Now, if you've read Andy's book, OR you're just more aware than me, you probably already know that Juicy in fact did play a sponsorship role around the time of the fab five reunion. So I have been schooled. And here I thought I'd really come up with a great idea!

Our next poll...What kind of Duran Duran sites do YOU visit most? Are they blogs, networks (either official networks OR stuff like MySpace or Ning), good ol' fanzine-styled sites, forums, shops (Duran-specific or bigger merchants like Amazon), or some other kind of site that I'm just not thinking of at the moment. Let your voice be heard and tell us what you do!

Gotta pen?

2008-09-18T15:33:00.002-05:00

Honestly, I'm not TRYING to make it Andy week, but it seems to be kind of working out that way. Here he is, along with the whole crew in '83 alongside a thoroughly surreal interviewer of unknown name.

Ooh, here's a bonus!

2008-09-17T15:24:00.003-05:00

I promised we'd ~~stalk~~ follow Andy through his book promo, so here we are again! This one is thanks to Duraffinity!

Pre-Power Station JT and AT

2008-09-17T12:55:00.003-05:00

Here's a long one from '83 that would be a pretty good interview if it didn't sound like fans were being slaughtered backstage. Ok, it survives anyway, and focuses on a lot of the excesses (and music, too). After reading Andy's book, it's weird to imagine what was probably going on behind the scenes here!

Andy's Book--starting to hit the media!

2008-09-16T14:30:00.005-05:00

Andy's starting to make the talk show rounds for Wild Boy, so we're going to try to ~~stalk him~~ keep up with him on his trek!

Here he is on The Big Breakfast last week. There's a few tech issues with the footage, but it's still very worth it to hear his perspective on the look and the excesses.

And if you haven't gotten a copy yet, what are you waiting for?! Click below and get one!

Sunday Potpourri

2008-09-14T17:02:00.002-05:00

Here are some completely random clips to wrap up the week!

"New Moon On Monday"--Vh1 promo clip that doesn't make much sense:

The Devils (Nick and Stephen Duffy, as if you don't already know that) doing a snip of "Big Store":

Andy Taylor ignored? Here's some Andy video facetime:

I include the last one because I just started Andy's book, Wild Boy, yesterday. Ironically, I also finished it yesterday! Talk about a captivating read. I'll be posting a review very soon, but i the meantime, let's give the boy a shout out!

It's Caturday!

2008-09-13T07:57:00.003-05:00

If cuteoverload can have Caturday, so can we!

First, actual cats!

Now, Cat People! Doing "Come Undone" on TV (pretty straight forward cover, too!)!

C'mon, Cat Power, give us a Duran cover!!

It's Friday...Stay UP ALL NIGHT with Daniel Abraham's mix.

2008-09-12T14:47:00.004-05:00

Big Thing and other bits producer Daniel Abraham is our producer du jour. Did you know that his mix of "Drug (It's Just a State of Mind)" almost split Duran up? Apparently JT was so unhappy that DA's mix didn't make the record, that he threatened to leave. Luckily it ended up on the "Do You Believe in Shame?" 12", or we all would have been crying in our root beers a lot earlier.

Enjoy the mix!

Producer of the day - Jonathan Elias!

2008-09-11T17:14:00.004-05:00

Forgot about him, didn't you?! Jonathan first came into the Duran realm when he worked with JT on "I Do What I Do" for the Adrian Lyne film 9 1/2 Weeks, and later produced one of my favorite Duran albums, Big Thing. A film composer and conceptual genius, he was an unlikely producer of what would be Duran's most house music influenced album, but somehow it worked. Little known factoid you'll learn in a minute: he wrote the original MTV theme song (so we've all been deeply influenced by his work and didn't even know it!). Duran members and friends were later featured on Jonathan's grand album showcased here, Requiem for the Americas.

Let the record show that this might be my most journalism-worthy post yet! I get a gold star today!

The Ultimate Duran Producer - Nile Rodgers.

2008-09-10T17:29:00.003-05:00

Besides being one of my favorite producers on the planet just in general, it doesn't hurt that Nile Rodgers worked with Duran off and on throughout their entire career (and one would anticipate that we haven't seen the last of their collaborations). Back in the heyday when I was in junior high, my school library had a copy of, of all things, Popular Mechanics magazine that featured an article on music production (?? I know, why?) where they interviewed Nile. After about 6 months of reading it every time I was in the library, I think the librarians finally stopped rolling their eyes at me (but hey--at least it gave me a break from searching Vogue for pictures of Renee Simonsen or Yasmin (at the time) Parvenah...).

So geek out with me at some cool Nile interviews!

New poll AND new feature!

2008-09-09T13:23:00.003-05:00

New poll is up! Now that Duran has owned being a brand, let's find them the perfect tour sponsor. Up for grabs are American designer and I'm sure Duran-influenced-at-some-point Michael Kors, hip electronics icon Apple, Juicy Couture (no explanation necessary), and, not my doing, Botox. :::throws a dirty look to my partner in Duran crime:::

PLUS, you can now let your voice be heard in a NEW way. Scan your eyes down below my 'Girl on Film' explanation of myself, and you'll see that you can now become a 'Bunnychucker'! In case you may suspect that you're the only person who reads this blog (and I can guarantee to you that you're not. There's quite a few of you out there now!), this will be a fun way to get to know each other a little more.

Producer week!

2008-09-09T12:36:00.005-05:00

Thank you to everyone who ~~succumbed to my subliminal messages~~ voted in our last poll for Duran Duran's next producer. The results were:

Dana Detrick - 85% (w00t!)
Mark Ronson - 28%
Linda Perry, Diddy, an Jonathan from Korn - big fat zeroes

So YAY! Now we just need to convince DURAN of this!! Time to break out my subliminal gear persuasive skills again!

In honor of our poll, this week we're going to spotlight other Duran producers. Today we've got a little Red Carpet Massacre info, which looks like it came from A&E. It doesn't really hit the "producer" info until Part II (but it's not like I wasn't going to include Part I, too!). They discuss Timbaland giving them an enema (or making them more enigmatic, you pick the visual you prefer), and comment on Reportáge, the album that would have been had Andy stayed, produced by Michael Patterson.

Business and marketing geeks (like me) will also love their discourse on being a brand. THIS ONE IS FULL OF WIN! Enjoy!

Nite running in Smallville.

2008-09-05T20:05:00.002-05:00

I in no way expected to find about a million Smallville clips featuring Duran songs, but boy did I! "Nite Runner" hasn't gotten enough love yet, so I this one stood out. Happy Friday!

La la la Lost.

2008-09-04T19:08:00.002-05:00

"Save a Prayer" might not be a big stretch of the imagination, but it works...

Heroes, just for one day...

2008-09-03T16:52:00.001-05:00

Man, "Falling Down" is really popular for these fan videos, apparently. Here's a tribute to Heroes with a little help from Duran.

2 more days!

2008-09-02T13:18:00.004-05:00

I'll admit, 'pick Duran's next producer' is not the sexiest poll ever, but I promise, it's fun to vote anyway (*subliminalmessage* plus, you'll want to pick ME! *subliminalmessage*)! Make sure your voice is heard over in the side panel!

House Music.

2008-09-02T13:14:00.001-05:00

Well kids, we have a theme this week! Fandom crossovers! Our next installment celebrates the ever-popular series House, with the appropriate "Notorious" as the soundtrack.

Your chocolate is in my peanut butter...

2008-09-01T13:37:00.002-05:00

...and YOUR Duran Duran song is in my 21 Jump Street clip! I have no idea why this works, but it does. You can never have too much Johnny Depp nostalgia.

My own funny Jump Street story: awhile back, a few friends said, "We know where there's a great party tonight where our friends' band is playing!". We carpooled down the highway to said party which was...a college party. The kind with 18 year olds. I've never so much felt like a narc police officer. At least they liked my shoes...

Happy Friday, UMFers!

2008-08-29T14:33:00.003-05:00

So "UMF" was brought up in the comments in the last thread, thus making it play over and over and over and over again in my head ever since. Rock out with me!