December 13 Betty Page of Sounds Magazine wrote first article about the band, labeling them as part of the embryonic New Romantic movement involving Spandau Ballet and others. (1980) VH1 debuted A Diva’s Christmas Carol, with our favorite bass player as the Ghost of Christmas Present. (2000) Played at the House of Blues in Atlantic… Continue reading This Week in DD History – Dec. 13-19, 2020
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Memorabilia Medley: DD socks!
I have to tell you all, the memorabilia posts like this one are not my favorite. Aside from music and a few shirts (okay, a bunch of shirts), I don’t have a ton of DD stuff. Each time I need to write a blog on this topic, I struggle to think of something fun to… Continue reading Memorabilia Medley: DD socks!
In Review: White Lines
Today, we begin our sojourn into Thank You, the album of covers that Duran Duran released in 1995. As it directly followed The Wedding Album—a career-reviving hit by any standards—some have argued that perhaps doing an album of covers was a serious wrong-turn down a one-way road. The album itself reached 12 on the UK… Continue reading In Review: White Lines
Headliner News: Duran Duran on Italian Web Radio
We have outstanding news for anyone who can’t quite get enough of Duran Duran. On December 8th, anyone in the world can tune in to a very special radio show. ISNOW is an independent web-radio station in the Molise region of Italy. Like most fans, they are excited to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Duran… Continue reading Headliner News: Duran Duran on Italian Web Radio
Random Fandom: If it weren’t for Duran Duran
Last week, I saw this meme making it’s way around Facebook. In full-disclosure, I didn’t create it – and I am happy to give credit to whomever did. I just have no idea who started it, other than the RTN2Hs watermark. The fact is, I very much identify with the meme. Most of the people… Continue reading Random Fandom: If it weren’t for Duran Duran
In Review: Sin of the City
Today, we tackle Sin of the City, the final track on The Wedding Album. Produced by Duran Duran along with John Jones, the song serves as a sort of tribute to the Happy Land fire that killed 87 people in an “unlicensed social club” in New York City. The fire was started by Julio Gonzalez,… Continue reading In Review: Sin of the City
The Week in DD History: Nov 29 – Dec 5, 2020
Today, we enter into a fun time of year, both in memory and in history for Duran Duran. Let’s dive in! November 29 Played Edinburgh Odeon (1980) No Ordinary EP was re-released as a part of Record Store Day (2013) November 30 Played 4th and B Theatre in San Diego (2003) Played Brighton Centre (2011)… Continue reading The Week in DD History: Nov 29 – Dec 5, 2020
In Review: To Whom It May Concern
This week, we turn our attention towards “To Whom It May Concern”. Originally titled “Mr. Jones”, this song was reportedly written in response to manipulation the band experienced from their attorneys. As the story goes, the song had been completely finished (as “Mr. Jones”) for inclusion on the album, but once having learned of it,… Continue reading In Review: To Whom It May Concern
Random Fandom: Another Concert Meme
Remember group therapy? You know….CONCERTS? I still have moments when I wonder if we’ll ever get to go again. Now, now, I know some of you are saying “But wait, Duran has some scheduled for next summer! What about Ibiza in Ap…I mean October now…” Yes. Yes I know about those shows. I have moments,… Continue reading Random Fandom: Another Concert Meme
The Week in DD History: November 15-21, 2020
November 15 Played Hammersmith Odeon in London (1982) Appeared on SiriusXM Radio Artist Confidential (2007) November 16 Opened for Hazel O’Connor in Dublin (1980) My Own Way released worldwide, except for the USA (1981) November 17 “Serious” peaked at #48 in the UK (1990) Performed for MTV “Unplugged” (1993) DD-UK Fan Convention held at the… Continue reading The Week in DD History: November 15-21, 2020