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Back Together Again: Original Duran Duran
Yahoo ^ | 10/19/2004 | AP

Posted on 10/19/2004 6:30:37 PM PDT by mabelkitty

NEW YORK - They played the obligatory classics: "Hungry Like the Wolf" and "Girls on Film." But when Simon Le Bon ripped into the chorus of the new single "(Reach Up for the) Sunrise," the sun suddenly illuminated Times Square as if to officially mark a new day for Duran Duran.

As the original five members performed for "Good Morning America" last week, it seemed the planets had finally aligned for a band that had been ignored through its ever-changing lineup and lackluster albums of the past ten years.

The British quintet once created a fan hysteria that was compared to the Beatles', and they are largely credited for ushering in the music video age with their innovative and exotic clips. Still, until recently, they couldn't buy the sort of publicity they're now enjoying.

"We are really pleased to be back in the history books where for a while it looked as though we were being written out of them," Le Bon told The Associated Press, commenting on the Lifetime Achievement award MTV finally bestowed upon the video pioneers last year and the sudden excitement over Duran Duran's 12th album, "Astronaut."

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; Political Humor/Cartoons
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To: vidbizz

And he died, too. Damn.
Who likes Paul Young - "I'm gonna tear your playhouse down"
Yoo-hoo!

Shoot, my husband gets home from work in a little while, so I can't jam.


321 posted on 10/20/2004 1:03:06 PM PDT by mabelkitty (W is the Peoples' President ; Kerry is the Elite Establishment's President)
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To: Alkhin

I'm with you!
I've been stuffing shoulder pads in my dresses, and I've confiscated some sewing patterns from the 80s.

I tried the lacy socks with stilettos, but I couldn't quite carry it off - change of plans - carry off 80s fashion that is "age appropriate" or when husband is not present ; )
Leggings and baggy sweaters can be left behind, though.


322 posted on 10/20/2004 1:07:06 PM PDT by mabelkitty (W is the Peoples' President ; Kerry is the Elite Establishment's President)
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To: abner

here's you ping!
Now post that pic!


323 posted on 10/20/2004 1:08:58 PM PDT by mabelkitty (W is the Peoples' President ; Kerry is the Elite Establishment's President)
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To: mabelkitty
You wanna know what was on my bedroom walls?

One WHOLE corner devoted ENTIRELY to whatever Harrison Ford picture I could grab.

A couple of Men At Work Posters

A M*A*S*H poster with green fishnet and dog tags courtesy of Spencer's Gifts.

Also, DONT FORGET THE ROCK GROUP BUTTONS. You weren't cool unless you had at LEAST five of your favorite buttons stuck on some article of clothing...the more raunchy or obscure the better.

Twistabeads

asymmetrical collars

Outback Red

fedoras

ANY kind of hat

Elf-boots

fashion panty hose

anything that made you look like you just walked off the set of "Mad Max : The Thunderdome"

Hmmmm...considering how the Aussies have proven to be such good friens, I think its about time to revive all the old Aussie-influences of the 80s, don't you think????

Brit invasion? Fuhgeddahboudit! Go Down Under!

324 posted on 10/20/2004 1:11:30 PM PDT by Alkhin ("We are not this story's author, who fills time and eternity with his purpose." G.W.Bush)
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To: icwhatudo

XTC


325 posted on 10/20/2004 1:12:04 PM PDT by dfwgator (It's sad that the news media treats Michael Jackson better than our military.)
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To: mabelkitty
Leggings and baggy sweaters can be left behind, though.

Leggings were HOT! I loved the 80s.

326 posted on 10/20/2004 1:12:47 PM PDT by Skooz (Any nation that would elect John Kerry as it's president has forfeited it's right to exist.)
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To: Alkhin

Have been desperately looking for the BC The Crossing concert poster, where Stuart is wearing a plaid shirt.

I have been storing up 80s patterns myself...and any old 80s fashion I can find at the resale shop.

Funny thing...things dont fit *quite* as well as they used to !

327 posted on 10/20/2004 1:13:51 PM PDT by Alkhin ("We are not this story's author, who fills time and eternity with his purpose." G.W.Bush)
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To: mabelkitty
Ahhh, I still have some DD albums and some obscure ones by them too.

But my fave 80's band was out of Scotland. BIG COUNTRY was unbeatable to me, U2 was just second fiddle to those guys IMHO...

Pick up a copy of the album "Steeltown" by Big Country. Feel the power...

328 posted on 10/20/2004 1:42:49 PM PDT by LowOiL (Christian and proud of it !)
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To: mabelkitty

Alright. BRB...


329 posted on 10/20/2004 1:44:30 PM PDT by abner (http://www.swiftvets.com or http://www.wintersoldier.com)
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To: LowOiL

I remember a few Big Country members played backup on Pete Townshend's solo records.


330 posted on 10/20/2004 1:46:10 PM PDT by dfwgator (It's sad that the news media treats Michael Jackson better than our military.)
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To: diamond6
Can't forget the other "greats"... The Cure and Depeche Mode.

There was another band that had a singer that sounded exactly like "The Cure" and their style of music was even better in my honest opinion.

The Essence... was the group and songs like "Ice" and "The Cat" and "Only for You" were unbeatable. If you can find them, you must give them an ear.

Or Freepmail me.

331 posted on 10/20/2004 1:49:20 PM PDT by LowOiL (Christian and proud of it !)
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To: mabelkitty
Here you go. Duran Duran, my friend Sean(the one with the really long bangs and Duran Duran shirt) & Me.

It is a photo I took of the copy of the polaroid that I had.

Wow, that was 11 years ago already! I feel so old...

332 posted on 10/20/2004 1:58:09 PM PDT by abner (http://www.swiftvets.com or http://www.wintersoldier.com)
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To: Alkhin
Have been desperately looking for the BC The Crossing concert poster, where Stuart is wearing a plaid shirt.

LOL, I once was king of collectors on Big Country. I have that poster (not for sale). My fave song by them is the remix of "Wonderland" and the B-side to "In a BC" ("All of Us").

A buddy of mine used to run an American unofficial fan club of theirs.

Ahhh, memories...

333 posted on 10/20/2004 2:03:27 PM PDT by LowOiL (Christian and proud of it !)
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To: Alkhin

BTW... Have you heard of "Runrig"? Another Scottish group from that same era (that are still together actually, one of the members was almost an early BC member).


334 posted on 10/20/2004 2:06:39 PM PDT by LowOiL (Christian and proud of it !)
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To: LowOiL

Big Country was great. I loved those bag pipes!


335 posted on 10/20/2004 2:06:53 PM PDT by abner (http://www.swiftvets.com or http://www.wintersoldier.com)
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To: abner
Big Country was great. I loved those bag pipes!

E-bow was the instrument you used with a guitar to make that "bag pipe" sound. It sorta strung out the sound with an eerie feel to it. Mike Oldfield used it a few times and a few other groups but it was very hard to master and few guitar players to this day know how to use it with much effect.

336 posted on 10/20/2004 2:12:42 PM PDT by LowOiL (Christian and proud of it !)
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I cannot believe that there are over 300 posts on 80's music and not one person mentioned Oingo Boingo. Fun music and great in concert. Must have seen them live 8 or 9 times.


337 posted on 10/20/2004 2:12:57 PM PDT by Uni (Poster)
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To: LowOiL
So Stuart was a master at it then? He seemed to back off from it after the second or third album. I wasnt too terribly keen about the more acoustic take they got into, but I still love their voice. I had their album "Why the Long Face?: for a long time.

Hubby hates them though. Coincidentally, every BC album I had mysteriously disappeared. then he goes and subjects me to Foo Fighter's rendition of Baker Street. Will never forgive them for doing that.

338 posted on 10/20/2004 2:25:56 PM PDT by Alkhin ("We are not this story's author, who fills time and eternity with his purpose." G.W.Bush)
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To: LowOiL; Dat Mon
I have never heard of Runrig...are they similar to BC? Will have to check them out.

The "I hope you like it" sight has a listing of a couple of BC influenced groups. will have to check them out.

Hey Dat Mon...watchu think of ol' Kirk Whalum? Saw him in concert back in '88...am now married to the guy I went to see him with. he wrote on the album I had autographed that I had beautiful eyes! *whee!*

339 posted on 10/20/2004 2:30:56 PM PDT by Alkhin ("We are not this story's author, who fills time and eternity with his purpose." G.W.Bush)
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To: Alkhin
I will see if I can spare some web space and list you a song by Runrig (and Freepmail ya the addy) later on this evening if I get done with the ole washing mach troubles I got for my wife first. Grrr...

What is that "I hope you like it" site you are referring to. Sounds interesting.

340 posted on 10/20/2004 2:42:32 PM PDT by LowOiL (Christian and proud of it !)
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