On May 4, 1982, Duran Duran released the single Hungry Like the Wolf, a track that would help define the sound and style of early 80s new wave. With its catchy hooks, exotic imagery, and cutting edge music video, the song propelled the band to international stardom.
Hungry Like the Wolf reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became one of Duran Duran’s signature songs. The video received heavy rotation on MTV and played a major role in shaping how music and visuals would go hand in hand throughout the decade.
Fun fact: The song’s music video was filmed in Sri Lanka and directed by Russell Mulcahy, giving it a cinematic look that helped launch the MTV era.
Hungry Like the Wolf reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became one of Duran Duran’s signature songs. The video received heavy rotation on MTV and played a major role in shaping how music and visuals would go hand in hand throughout the decade.
Fun fact: The song’s music video was filmed in Sri Lanka and directed by Russell Mulcahy, giving it a cinematic look that helped launch the MTV era.
