Today, I’m posting a third part to a little series I have been doing. The first part of the series involved songs that Duran performs on a regular basis that I really want them to keep in their set lists. If you missed that post you can find it here. For the second part, I shared songs that I have heard live but ones that I haven’t heard much or for a very long time. That post is here. This third part then is going to focus on songs that I have never been lucky enough to be at a show where they have been performed live. In most cases with these songs, they have been played live at some point. As always, these songs are in no particular order.
Late Bar-
I’m sure this one is an obvious choice since Rhonda and I have mentioned wanting it included in the set list a number of times. I will never forget how they played it during the summer of 2009 shows. I was so excited going into our shows, thinking that we, finally, might be able to witness Late Bar live for ourselves only to be disappointed. I will always be hopeful.
Too Bad You’re So Beautiful-
This is one of my very favorite tracks off of All You Need Is Now and yet, it has not gotten the attention I think it deserves. Like Late Bar, I saw that this song was played during those special rehearsal shows after Simon recovered his voice. I was hopeful, then, that they might continue to play this song as they resumed regular touring. No luck.
Vertigo-
This is a song that I always liked but recently found myself turning to more and more. It is definitely one of my personal favorites off of the Notorious album, which is an album that I don’t find myself listening to that often. I think this track truly could be great live and might be a good way to reintroduce that album to all of us.
Edge of America-
This is a song that both Rhonda and I have mentioned recently. It featured strongly in a blog post I did a few weeks ago about my current job situation. For this personal reason, I would love to hear it live. That said, I think it would totally knock everyone’s socks off if it was played live now because it is such a good one!
Shadows on Your Side-
When I was a kid, I loved the singles off of Seven and the Ragged Tiger. As I have gotten older, I have learned to appreciate some of album tracks. This song is one of those more appreciated tracks. In fact, at this point, it is definitely one of my favorites off this album. Another song that was played at those rehearsal shows in September 2011.
Anyone Out There-
This song is like many of the others on this list. It is an album track that I truly did not appreciate as a kid but now, I really do. It is also one of those songs that I know that they have played live but I missed those tours. Sadly.
One of Those Days-
The reason I want to hear this one is simple. It is one of two songs off of Astronaut that I have not seen performed live. The other song I haven’t seen live is Point of No Return. I like the idea of seeing all of the songs off an album performed live. I am lucky that I can say that I have seen all of Rio performed live. I have also seen all of Red Carpet Massacre live. Astronaut is the closest to being completed. I chose this song over Point of No Return for a simple reason. I like this one better. Did they ever play this one live? It seems to me that they haven’t.
Of Crime and Passion-
This is another one of those album tracks off of Seven and the Ragged Tiger that could be truly cool to hear live. It is a song that seems to get lost on the album. Hearing it live would bring it under a spotlight for all of us to appreciate more.
Nightboat-
How cool would it be to hear this one live? The atmosphere of this song would be all consuming live, I would imagine. I’m sure that there are many of you out there ready to point out that they played this one during the reunion days. I’m aware of that. Unfortunately, I was suffering through graduate school and had to get my research project done to finish the masters degree. Yes, I regret not allowing myself a break to see a show or three.
Networker Nation-
This one would be fascinating to see performed live. Why? Simple. As a person who studies fandom–our fandom, in particular, I would love to see how the fans who do interact on a daily basis online would react to this song. Would there be a feeling of being able to relate or not?
Tel Aviv-
I know that most people wouldn’t choose, basically, an instrumental to hear but this is a song that I do adore. It would provide Simon a break and allow the instrumentation of the band to shine. I remember hearing about this song being played with an orchestra in 2005 and I was so envious of those who were there. How cool would that have been!
So, what are the top 10 songs you haven’t been lucky enough to see performed live but would love to see! As you might have figured out by now, I am slowing pulling together a list of songs that the band might want to consider for the next tour. After these 3 parts, I have given them 30 songs to choose from! I have one more part then my list of solid choices will be complete. 🙂
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I 1000% agree with you with on Shadows and Crime but I wouldn't want to see them play Crime w/o Andy. He owned that song along with Simon's vocals. I would also add Land, American Science, None of the Above, Ball of Confusion and Lonely In Your Nightmare. I don't know how I missed Lonely. I like that song 100 times more than Save a Prayer. Larry
I, too, like Lonely 100 times more than Save a Prayer. I was unlucky enough to see it performed at the Fan Show in 2007.
-A
I would DIE if they ever played Fallen Angel or None of the Above live in Birmingham. The two songs that got me through my final year of university and first year of married life.
Unlucky? Please explain. Oh, add Watching The Detectives.
Generally I'd love the guys to keep performing in all of the set lists at least the singles taken from their new albums: I'm sure next gigs the All You need is now songs will disappear.
More specifically, as for my list is concerned: I'd love to hear Too Much Information, Read My Lips, Tel Aviv, Bedroom Toys, Skin Trade, The Edge of America-Lake Shore Driving, Skin Divers,Finest hour, Wanna Take you higher, Be my Icon.
I'm sure you have heard Rhonda and I talk about that Fan Show in 2007. In general, there were sound problems and Simon struggled to remember the words. It was as John mentioned at the beginning of the encore, the worst Duran gig ever.
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I would enjoy those two as well!
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You really think they won't play anything from AYNIN? That is true with the RCM songs but those songs were so different from AYNIN that it made sense. They still play Sunrise, though.
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