Every Tuesday, we challenge ourselves to write something about memorabilia. As I’ve lamented previously, I don’t have a large collection of Duran Duran “stuff”. Sure, I have music. I also have a few posters (that are not currently up), quite a few pictures that I’ve taken over the years (many of which are also not… Continue reading The One Thing I Can’t Buy
Silva Halo
We’re beginning our week with a few listens to “Silva Halo” off of Medazzaland. It was also released as a B-side track to “Out of My Mind”, from the soundtrack of The Saint. Audio Lyrics You shine Where others fade You dare To be so brave Don’t compromise No one can touch you Just believe… Continue reading Silva Halo
The Week in DD History: June 20 to June 26
Happy first week of Summer to everyone in the Northern Hemisphere! Happy Father’s Day to everyone who is a father, in some way, shape, or form and big hugs to those missing their dad on this special occasion. This week in Duran history starts out with another big celebration so let’s dive in. June 20:… Continue reading The Week in DD History: June 20 to June 26
Future Past, or Recaptured Youth?
It’s Saturday, which means it’s time for another edition of Random Fandom! Originally, I was going to do a podcast on the following, but I think it might lend itself better to a blog. This week, I caught up with this month’s edition of Classic Pop. There is an article on Gary Kemp in there,… Continue reading Future Past, or Recaptured Youth?
Flashback Friday: John Taylor’s Socks
The other day I checked out a podcast posted by Duran Duran’s twitter entitled “For Your Ears Only” about film and television music. In this particular episode, John Taylor was featured as he described his favorites from the James Bond franchise. I found it a fun listen even though I cannot say I’m a huge… Continue reading Flashback Friday: John Taylor’s Socks
June 2021 Katy Kafe with John
I hear there’s yet another birthday coming up next week…this time it is John Taylor, and we begin the celebrations with some highlights from the Kafe!! As always, I admonish that while my note taking is pretty damn good, I didn’t write down everything the man said. If you want to hear the entire thing,… Continue reading June 2021 Katy Kafe with John
Memorabilia Medley: Self-Titled Debut
I bet that each of you reading this blog post is aware that today is a special day in Duranland! It is a big anniversary or birthday or however you want to call it! Forty years ago today, Duran Duran’s first album was released worldwide. This is album that started it all. For many fans,… Continue reading Memorabilia Medley: Self-Titled Debut
Who Do You Think You Are
Who Do You Think You are is track five on Medazzaland, and it was produced by Nick Rhodes and Warren Cuccurullo (TV Mania). The song is reportedly about John Taylor’s departure from the band during the recording of Medazzaland. Audio Lyrics I’m giving you the newsYour domination’s throughYou gave the best you gotNow I’m out… Continue reading Who Do You Think You Are
The Week in DD History: June 13 to June 19
Technically, this is the last week of Spring as Summer Solstice is on June 20th. For me, though, it feels like the first week of Summer as my school year officially ended. I’m slowly decompressing and moving into summer mode, which includes getting into some sort of routine. This is never easy and this year,… Continue reading The Week in DD History: June 13 to June 19
Memorabilia Medley: Interference
I could not let Nick Rhodes’s birthday week go by without doing something to acknowledge a bit of his artistic genius. I debated about which aspect of Nick’s career would best shed light on this. Obviously, I could have looked into his work in Duran Duran. Of course, I could have chosen one of his… Continue reading Memorabilia Medley: Interference