So, I am going to try my best not to post sad memes this year. Yes, we all miss concerts. I know this. You know this. WE…know this (I am beginning to sound like a Saturday Night Live skit (click here if you have no idea what I’m talking about). I’m just going to try… Continue reading Random Fandom: How about those radiators?
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Survey: What is your fandom resolution?
2021 is nearly here. I’m looking forward to a better year, although admittedly, I’m concerned that at least for a while, it will be “more of the same, but worse”, at least for a bit. That said, I am eager to find the joy in each and every day, something I’ve been working on for… Continue reading Survey: What is your fandom resolution?
In Review: Watching the Detectives
This week, we are diving straight into “Watching the Detectives”, off of the Thank You Album. The original was recorded by Elvis Costello in 1977, and other artists have covered the song over the years as well. Costello’s version is included on the Rolling Stone’s list of 500 Greatest Songs of All Time at #354.… Continue reading In Review: Watching the Detectives
The Week in DD History: Dec 27 2020 – Jan 2 2021
The New Year is upon us. I trust that those reading are in good health and spirits, and that sooner rather than later, we will be rejoicing together. Along with the other hopes of safety, good health, and healing, let’s hope for pure, unadulterated joy for 2021, or as other people call them: CONCERTS. In… Continue reading The Week in DD History: Dec 27 2020 – Jan 2 2021
Your Choice – Choose a Christmas Song!
Nearly every year for as long as I can remember, the subject of Christmas songs has always come up at least once during the holiday season. What I really mean is, someone always asks “Why hasn’t the band ever done a Christmas song?” Granted, the retort is typically one like this, “They DID. They recorded… Continue reading Your Choice – Choose a Christmas Song!
Memorabilia Medley – Seven and the Ragged Tiger book
I felt like doing another video for the Memorabilia Medley this week so…. -R
In Review: Perfect Day
Perfect Day is a cover of the 1972 song written and performed by Lou Reed. The song features Roger Taylor back on drums for Duran Duran, the first song (and album) he’d appeared on since leaving the band in 1986. Reed himself describes the song as the “best cover ever done” of one of his… Continue reading In Review: Perfect Day
Random Fandom
Remember when we used to complain about how expensive concerts were? Now, I know for some, you’ve been lucky enough to buy tickets for Hyde Park or another show next summer. Truth be told, had I been willing to fly out of the country, I could have done the same. Fact is, I’m just not… Continue reading Random Fandom
Survey: Mount Rushmore and Beyond
A couple of weeks ago, Amanda and I had scrolled through our Twitter to see that someone had extended a challenge our way. Simply put – could we determine four songs that we would categorize as the “Mount Rushmore” of Duran Duran? We are not two people to shy away from such types of challenges.… Continue reading Survey: Mount Rushmore and Beyond
In Review: I Wanna Take You Higher V. 1
It’s that time again, and this week, we tackle “I Wanna Take You Higher” version 1. Originally recorded by Sly & the Family Stone in 1969, Duran Duran includes not one but two versions on Thank You. This week, we’re listening to the first. As we agreed last week, we will listen to Duran’s version,… Continue reading In Review: I Wanna Take You Higher V. 1