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  1. On This Day December 4 1980 – Duran Duran Signed a Contract With EMI After Touring as the Opening Act For Hazel O'Connor

    On This Day December 4 1980 – Duran Duran Signed a Contract With EMI After Touring as the Opening Act For Hazel O'Connor

    On this day December 4 1980 Duran Duran took a major step forward in their career by signing with EMI after gaining momentum as the opening act for Hazel O'Connor. Their growing stage presence and rising popularity helped them secure the opportunity that would soon establish them as one of the...
  2. On This Day November 21 1983 – Duran Duran Released the Album Seven and the Ragged Tiger

    On This Day November 21 1983 – Duran Duran Released the Album Seven and the Ragged Tiger

    On this day November 21 1983 Duran Duran released the album Seven and the Ragged Tiger. The record delivered a stylish blend of energetic pop, polished production, and the vibrant new wave sound that defined the band’s rise during the early 80s. Its bold rhythms, atmospheric layers, and...
  3. On This Day November 24 1986 – Duran Duran Released the Album Notorious

    On This Day November 24 1986 – Duran Duran Released the Album Notorious

    On this day November 24 1986 Duran Duran released the album Notorious. The record marked a fresh direction for the band as they embraced a sharper and more mature sound shaped by funk influenced rhythms and sleek mid 80s production. Its confident style reflected the group’s evolution during a...
  4. On This Day November 12 1984 – Duran Duran Released Arena

    On This Day November 12 1984 – Duran Duran Released Arena

    On this day November 12 1984, Duran Duran released their live album Arena, a powerful showcase of the band’s energy, charisma, and global dominance during the height of their fame. Recorded during their massive Sing Blue Silver tour, the album captured the excitement and glamour that surrounded...
  5. On This Day October 18 1988 - Duran Duran Released the Album Big Thing

    On This Day October 18 1988 - Duran Duran Released the Album Big Thing

    On this day October 18 1988, Duran Duran released Big Thing, their fifth studio album, marking a bold shift toward a more electronic and experimental sound. As musical trends moved away from the glossy pop of the early 1980s, the band adapted by exploring deeper textures and more introspective...
  6. On This Day: July 13, 1985 – Duran Duran’s A View to a Kill Hits Number One in America

    On This Day: July 13, 1985 – Duran Duran’s A View to a Kill Hits Number One in America

    On this day July 13, 1985, A View to a Kill by Duran Duran became the number one song in America. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 from July 13 through July 26, becoming the only James Bond theme to ever reach number one in the United States. The song also hit number one in Canada, Spain...
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  7. On This Day: June 23, 1984 - The Reflex by Duran Duran Hits Number One in America

    On This Day: June 23, 1984 - The Reflex by Duran Duran Hits Number One in America

    On this day June 23, 1984, The Reflex by Duran Duran reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the band’s first chart topping single in the United States. Remixed by Nile Rodgers of Chic, the song featured a bold production style that pushed the band’s sound into a more experimental...
  8. On This Day: June 15, 1981 - Duran Duran Releases Debut Album

    On This Day: June 15, 1981 - Duran Duran Releases Debut Album

    On this day June 15, 1981, Duran Duran released their self titled debut album. This marked the official arrival of one of the most iconic bands of the decade, blending synth driven pop with a sharp visual style that would become their signature. The album reached number 10 on the US Billboard...
  9. On This Day: May 6, 1985 - Duran Duran Releases A View to a Kill

    On This Day: May 6, 1985 - Duran Duran Releases A View to a Kill

    On this day May 6, 1985, Duran Duran released A View to a Kill, the theme song for the James Bond film of the same name. Blending the band’s signature synth pop style with the grandeur of Bond themes, the track became an instant hit and marked a major moment for both the band and the franchise...
  10. On This Day: May 4, 1982 - Duran Duran Releases Hungry Like the Wolf in the U.K.

    On This Day: May 4, 1982 - Duran Duran Releases Hungry Like the Wolf in the U.K.

    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...
  11. On This Day: April 16, 1984 - Duran Duran Released The Reflex

    On This Day: April 16, 1984 - Duran Duran Released The Reflex

    On this day April 16, 1984, Duran Duran released The Reflex, a high energy single that became one of the band’s biggest global hits. The song topped the US Billboard Hot 100 from June 23 to July 6 and also hit number 1 in the UK, Ireland, Belgium, and the Netherlands. The Reflex was known for...
  12. Pop Culture in England During the 80s: A Vibrant Decade of Innovation and Influence

    Pop Culture in England During the 80s: A Vibrant Decade of Innovation and Influence

    The 1980s in England was a decade marked by vibrant creativity and significant cultural shifts. This era saw the rise of diverse music genres, groundbreaking television shows, and unique fashion trends that left an indelible mark on pop culture, both domestically and internationally. Music...
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    Pop Culture in England During the 80s: A Vibrant Decade of Innovation and Influence

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Article Pop Culture in England During the 80s: A Vibrant Decade of Innovation and Influence. Please add to the discussion here.
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    1984 Rock Stars Photo Album Magazine: Duran Duran, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Bowie, MTV

    This special edition of the 1984 Rock Star magazine was a treasure trove for fans, featuring stunning photos and exclusive insights into some of the biggest icons of the era. Inside, you’d find captivating images and stories about Duran Duran, Madonna, Michael Jackson, David Bowie, and the...
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    Big Thing (1988)

    Title: Big Thing Artist: Duran Duran Genre: New Wave Released: 1988 Tracks: 1 - I Don't Want Your Love (Shep Pettibone 7" mix) - 3:52 2 - All She Wants Is (45 mix) - 4:28 3 - I Believe / All I Need to Know (full version) - 6:16 4 - The Krush Brothers LSD Edit - 3:34 5 - Palomino...
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    Notorious (1986)

    Title: Notorious Artist: Duran Duran Genre: New Wave Released: 1986 Tracks: 1 - Notorious - 4:18 2 - American Science - 4:43 3 - Skin Trade - 5:57 4 - A Matter of Feeling - 5:56 5 - Hold Me - 4:31 6 - Vertigo (Do the Demolition) - 4:44 7 - So Misled - 4:03 8 - "Meet El Presidente"...
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    Seven and the Ragged Tiger (1983)

    Title: Seven and the Ragged Tiger Artist: Duran Duran Genre: New Wave Released: 1983 Tracks: 1 - The Reflex - 5:29 2 - New Moon on Monday - 4:15 3 - (I'm Looking For) Cracks in the Pavement - 3:38 4 - I Take the Dice - 3:17 5 - Of Crime and Passion - 3:51 6 - Union of the Snake -...
  18. Duran Duran: Careless Memories (Original version!!!)

    Duran Duran: Careless Memories (Original version!!!)

    From Duran Duran (1981) DVD. This is the original version, not the one that appeared on the 1983 video album. It's got all the cheesy bits they were (and pro...
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