Originally titled “Shelter of My Heart”, it is the 11th track off of The Wedding Album, and was reportedly written during a period of time when the band gathered at Warren Cuccurullo’s place in London to write and record. Lyrics Just come softly to meIn the shelter of my heartI watch you from my window,… Continue reading In Review: Shelter
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Memorabilia Medley: Autographed merchandise
As I was thinking about something to write about for today’s post, I did a search for Duran Duran memorabilia. The very first items were several Fender guitars, all being sold as signed pieces. I took a look at the signatures, and upon just an initial look, they appeared fairly authentic. The guitars were being… Continue reading Memorabilia Medley: Autographed merchandise
In Review: None of the Above
None of the Above was released as a single in Japan in 1994 by Toshiba-EMI. It’s placement on The Wedding Album, sitting just after “Femme Fatale” is interesting, given that the two songs are absolutely nothing alike. Let’s give the song a good listen and see! Lyrics I am I, myself aloneRealize I never need… Continue reading In Review: None of the Above
Random Fandom: Acknowledgment
For today’s Random Fandom, I’ve got a little story to share. Back when the lockdowns in the US first started – at least here in California on the Central Coast – I started spending more and more time outside during the day. It was just at the point where our weather here was beginning to… Continue reading Random Fandom: Acknowledgment
Survey: What is your favorite DD album cover?
Alright everyone, this week we’re doing something just a little different. Instead of a poll, I have more of a “fill in the blank” for you. Take a gander at the question below, and then fill in the blank with your answer in our comments! Yes, you must choose only one. Sorry. “My favorite Duran… Continue reading Survey: What is your favorite DD album cover?
In Review: Femme Fatale
This week, we’re going to cover Femme Fatale, a cover of the original song released by Velvet Underground in 1986. This song was released as a single in France, and also as a promo single in the Philippines in 1994. The original song was written by Lou Reed at the request of Andy Warhol. It… Continue reading In Review: Femme Fatale
This week in DD History: November 1-7, 2020
It’s a crazy week, y’all. We are busy busy busy, and there’s quite a few fun little memories included in today’s Week in DD History. Let’s get started! November 1 Rio, the single, released worldwide (1982) Notorious, the single, peaked at #7 in the UK (1986) Played at the Barrymore Theater in NYC for RCM… Continue reading This week in DD History: November 1-7, 2020
Memorabilia Medley: Astronaut T-shirt
I was brainstorming ideas for this week’s Memorabilia Medley, when a t-shirt design caught my eye online. It was the five petal design from the Astronaut tour, seen below: I don’t know what it is about this design that makes me smile, but it does. Part of it might be the five “petals”, coming together… Continue reading Memorabilia Medley: Astronaut T-shirt
In Review: UMF
UMF is the eighth track on The Wedding Album, which means we are trekking our way right through! Let’s see what this one has in-store for us this week. Lyrics Here we standin the shadow of the master planmaking trouble wherever we canstir it up, stir it up, stir it upCan’t you see this boy… Continue reading In Review: UMF
Poll: How about those festivals?
For this week’s poll, we are getting serious. We want to know how you feel about FESTIVALS? If you want to know how Amanda and I feel about them, you should watch our upcoming Vodka Friday video on our dear, dear memories of experiencing the Voodoo Festival back in 2006, which will post on October… Continue reading Poll: How about those festivals?