Madge is winning!!

In honor of the fact that so far she's winning my poll in the sidebar (:::points to the left:::), and the fact that she turned 50 yesterday (too thin and overly Botoxed or not, still gotta love her and her one piece dance costumes), here's a Duran/Madonna mash-up.

Thanks to all who have voted so far, and to the rest of you, there's still time to get your vote on!

Simon misses his calling as an announcer?

Hopefully it's lovely where you are today (or tonight)! It's sunny and cool here in the midwest US of A, so apparently, I feel sporty!

Here's a fairly recent clip of Simon co-announcing a Chicago Cubs baseball game. I have nothing else snarky to add to that, because it's just too surreal for my limited input. Ok, so it would be weirder if it was Nick doing it, but still...it's pretty weird.

Nick Rhodes for el presidente?!?

I couldn't help it...

SCORE!

In case any of you are interested in getting some great music AND saving a few bucks in the process, we're currently running an 80's Gold Medal Bundle special, featuring Glue: A Tribute to the Music of Duran Duran of course, coupled with our other 2-CD set volumes of Bangs...Sounds of the 80's (that's 5 CDs--68 songs, total), for a crazy low price. It's over when the Olympics are, so jump over there and grab a set for yourself while you still can!

Part III with Nick - Changing is Important.

I get bored, too, Nick. Bored of journalists asking you about your hair color changes. I mean, he's a pretty talented keyboardist and innovator, too, people!

The giggle fit at the end and his anti-Phil Collins stance make this a giggle-out-loud for everyone with a pulse.

Sadly, I think this is the last part of this interview. Who should we spotlight next?

Part III with Nick - The Ultimate Duran Duran Lineup...

Well I can see how Nick felt it was the ultimate lineup at the time (would he have said, "Nah, it'll be the best when the original five get back together in 10 or 11 years!"?). He goes off on MC Hammer in this one (his "can't touch this" is BEGGING to be sampled), and comes to terms with the teen idol phase. You go, adult Nick!

Thank you! (not the album, the expression)

A big thanks to everyone who filled out our little "what's your favorite Duran era?" poll (4 oldschool, 1 Warren/Sterling era, 1 right now! Casino days got NO LOVE!). This probably makes the casual reader think, "Wow, like a handful of people read this blog." Not so! Unless my tracker lies. Speak up, all, and be heard!

To encourage you, here's a new poll, over there (:::points to the left:::):

What big star would you like to see cover a Duran Duran song?

Let your imagination go crazy!

Nick Rhodes Part Deux

I'm a slowpoke this week! Here's Part II of our little Nick series from the Liberty era. I have mixed feelings about that record (I don't listen to it much now, but I really liked it at the time), but I still wish it would have hit bigger. I can still remember rushing to Musicland at the mall on release day to get my cassette tape version. Bah! I think I still have it in storage.

Nick talks about Warhol in this one, which is always brilliant, the NEA freakout, and other things that make me feel very, very old.

Series Time! Subject: Nick Rhodes, circa big blonde hair

It's been awhile since we did a series, and I just haven't given Nick enough time. Part I is from the 1990 Liberty timeframe. Sound quality isn't the best, but the unedited, candid parts make up for it.

John Taylor...bigger and deeper!

Well happy Friday to YOU! I've been exploring ol' Nagel Baby's solo work a lot more lately, so enjoy with me this clip from Japan in '99.

Simon says "Glue"!!

How had I not posted this before? Here's a bit of a long one from the Astronaut era. It makes me sad Andy's not with them any longer, but so glad that at least we all got to see this moment in time where the original five were once again on the same page.

And Simon says "Glue" (at about 4:30 in)! And once again, it's not about "Glue"! And that's ok, because even though John thinks Simon's a dick (quote of the year), I don't. I'll take my product placement any way I can get it, thankyouverymuchcharley.

Super Polka!

I have no idea why I'm digging this so much this morning. I'm thinking this is going to set the tone for a very bizarre week. Enjoy!

New poll!

I want to thank everybody who took the time to answer the poll this past week(s)! I've just added a new one, so feel free to chime in on what your favorite era of Duran Duran is! I swear, none of the information gathered will be used to harm kittens or corrupt villages.

Just an ordinary Sunday...

Here's a little "Ordinary World" for you, circa 2000. This one makes me a little misty. Ok...time to break the mood with some snark...sure looks hot on that stage, doesn't it? And Simon's outfit...Nick's shirt...Warren's Stretch Armstrong costume...ok, sadness averted!