As many of our readers know by now, I’m an avid reader. There isn’t a single day that goes by that I’m not reading something, whether books on music (of which I am in the middle of several – my goal this year is to finish them!), or “for pleasure” books that I listen to… Continue reading Please Please Tell Me Now
So Long Suicide
This week, we’re listening to So Long Suicide, the 11th track off of Medazzaland. The song was written in response to Kurt Cobain’s death, and features some of the last of John’s bass work with the band until Astronaut. Audio Lyrics Read “So Long Suicide” by Duran Duran on Genius Rhonda So Long Suicide is not… Continue reading So Long Suicide
This Week in DD History: August 1 to August 7
I am not excited to see the calendar turn to August. Summer is flying by and I’m very much not okay with it. That being said, August promises some excitement in Duranland as we know that this week will see an appearance on Watch What Happens Live, at the very least. Does this week in… Continue reading This Week in DD History: August 1 to August 7
Three C’s: Chips, Chai and Children
After mostly taking the month of July off, I’m getting back into the swing of things. You may or may not have noticed I’ve been a little more absent than normal. While I’ve tried to check in on Twitter from time to time, I pre-wrote many of the posts you’ve read this month so that… Continue reading Three C’s: Chips, Chai and Children
Flashback Friday: Quick Decisions and Changing Tickets
Ten years ago, Duran Duran was in the midst of the All You Need Is Now era. As many of you might remember, the full album was released in the spring followed by shows in both the U.S. and Europe. Rhonda and I along with a couple of friends traveled to the UK that spring… Continue reading Flashback Friday: Quick Decisions and Changing Tickets
Memorabilia Medley: More Magazines
Earlier this summer, a very kind Duranie asked me if I would be interested in some old magazines featuring Duran as he needed to make some space in his house. Uh…is the sky blue? Grass green? Of course, I would be interested! A couple of weeks later they arrived from Europe. In this package of… Continue reading Memorabilia Medley: More Magazines
Midnight Sun
Today, we’ve moved onto “Midnight Sun”, the tenth track off of Medazzaland! There isn’t a lot of background story for “Midnight Sun” found online, although there was an Ask Katy wayyyy back in 2001 regarding its origins. Simon answered with a mysterious, “All I can say is that it is about someone special.” Audio Lyrics… Continue reading Midnight Sun
This Week in DD History: July 25 – 31, 2021
Summer is coming to a quick close this week in our house as we round out the break in time for school registration! Where did all of those lazy summer days go?! Meanwhile, it is a week of show memories for Daily Duranie, as we think back on the tour of 2016!! July 25 Girls… Continue reading This Week in DD History: July 25 – 31, 2021
Random Fandom: What I Need
I have been a fan for a very long time. Heck, we have been doing this blog for a very long time. When I think about the fact that we are going to turn 11 in September, I almost cannot believe it. Then, I think about the fact that we started before All You Need… Continue reading Random Fandom: What I Need
Is He Having a Seizure?
Recently, the memory of the 2009 show at the Pacific Amphitheater in Costa Mesa (at the OC Fairgrounds) came up on my calendar. I was there that night with Amanda. If my memory serves correctly, we had met up in Las Vegas and it was one of those times that just worked out brilliantly. I… Continue reading Is He Having a Seizure?