Author: Daily Duranie

Once upon a time, there were two Duran Duran fans. One named Amanda, the other named Rhonda. Over many vodka tonics, they would laugh about the idea of one day writing a book about their fan experiences. While that manuscript is still being composed...Rhonda thought they should write a blog. (What was she THINKING?!) Lo and behold: The Daily Duranie was born.

Now We Go To Face the Universe Alone

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This is not a blog post that I ever envisioned writing. If you have been reading this blog lately, you know that Rhonda was considering whether or not she would continue with this blog and everything connected with it. Since that blog post, she has, indeed, decided to stop being a part of the Daily… Continue reading Now We Go To Face the Universe Alone

Context Matters: Duran’s Recent Album Cycles

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The other day, I started to think about how Future Past will be judged in a year, in 5 years, in 10 years, etc. Of course, you can ponder this question based solely on the music, lyrics, vocals, etc. You might be able to determine it by examining commercial success in terms of chart positions… Continue reading Context Matters: Duran’s Recent Album Cycles

[Reach up for the] Sunrise

Can you believe we have reached Astronaut?! The reunion of the Fab Five?!? The glorious days of the 2000s?!? (perhaps that’s a bit of a stretch) Regardless, it is true. We have indeed arrived. Astronaut is Duran Duran’s eleventh studio album, released in September of 2004 on Epic Records. It was the first full album… Continue reading [Reach up for the] Sunrise

This Week in DD History: November 21 to November 27

This week marks a holiday for most in the United States with Thanksgiving on Thursday. For many, this means a special dinner with friends and family. It also means a couple of days off of work. I’m looking forward to that as well as spending some time with my parents and my eldest niece. It… Continue reading This Week in DD History: November 21 to November 27

Life of Chains

I have had a great time. No matter how long I’ve been writing Daily Duranie, and no matter how long I keep going, I will always be truly grateful for the blog, the people I’ve met, and just how much fun I’ve had along the way. This past weekend, I spent some time really thinking… Continue reading Life of Chains

Guest Blog: Tracks of My Years – Simon Le Bon

Tracks of My Years is a section in the BBC Radio Two morning program presented by Ken Bruce where each week a celebrity picks 2 tracks each day of pieces of music that means something special to them.  Below is the list of songs picked by Simon recently and a summary of the discussions around… Continue reading Guest Blog: Tracks of My Years – Simon Le Bon

The Week in DD History: November 14-20, 2021

Sorry this is getting out a day late, but here are some fun memories to think about while pounding the keyboards, sidewalks, pavements, or something else this week! Let’s make it a good one! -R November 14 Opened for Hazel O’Connor in Belfast (1980) Show at Hammersmith Odeon, London (1982) Performed at National Down Syndrome… Continue reading The Week in DD History: November 14-20, 2021