On this day, January 23, 1984, Duran Duran released New Moon on Monday as a single in the United Kingdom. Taken from their third album, Seven and the Ragged Tiger, the song became a fan favorite and showcased the band’s ability to combine catchy melodies with evocative lyrics.
The single peaked at #9 on the UK Singles Chart and reached #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, further cementing Duran Duran’s status as 80s pop icons. Its music video, featuring the band leading a resistance movement in a dystopian setting, reflected their flair for visually striking and cinematic storytelling.
Fun Fact: The video for New Moon on Monday had multiple edits, with some versions running as long as 17 minutes! It was directed by Brian Grant, who worked on other iconic 80s music videos.
Trivia Question: What was the title of Duran Duran’s first single, released in 1981, that helped launch their career?