Japan were the original duran duran- they were before their time but were big in the actual country of Japan - this is where all this sound and looks comes from- but i think both bands had similar influences as well. @@lynnschnekenburger7270
wow! john's bassline here is even more awesome than on the studio version and succeeding concerts! at 21 years old! been playing it for only a few years! if that's not genius, I dont know what is! just wow!
Simon’s voice is amazing, but he also seems to get excellent backing vocals from Andy and John. These guys were incredibly talented musicians to write their own material and put it together so superbly. Nearly 40 years later and their songs sound current. I wouldn’t change a thing.
First time as a 15 year old in Australia, I saw the video on Countdown for debut single PLANET EARTH and that infectious bass line , the whole package that was Duran Duran , I was in for the ride. Truly amazing , innovative, and unique sounding band for their era.
For an actual 'live' performance DD's musicianship is insanely tight; Roger's distinctly underrated percussion and John's creative, dynamic driving basslines working together like an RR engine. What a pity the audience weren't able to muster sufficient enthusiasm to lift their backsides off their chairs.
You're forgetting during what era this was filmed: the eighties and during the eighties Cameras were these HUGE contraptions, so in order to film this they needed to have every piece of real estate available, so the audience were told to stay put otherwise they'd get in the way. It's not that the crowd wasn't bothered to go along with the flow, they were forbidden to.
Hello: 1981, cameras were these HUGE things and needed every single spot available to film, the crowd were told that they had to stay in their place so the cameras were free to move around.
I am still amazed by the quality of DD performances from the very early years up to nowadays. Definitely a great great band. And my absolute number one ever.
Great to hear from you in Mexico a beautiful country. Are you a musician yourself or perhaps a singer songwriter? Who knows one day soon we could be listening to you and your group. Good luck.
Man, I really miss Andy's energy. No offense to Dom Brown, but I really wish Andy had stuck it out. Seriously raw energy. Very underrated band as far as their musicianship.
They were from the start so so so set on success from day 1. I knew John as a kid he lived 3 doors down from me in simon rd hollywood. He was so quiet and shy then, his dad was always working on their house . John played too many records in his room . But hard to belive how far the boy from Simon Rd went .... Star always love DD
Wow! That’s crazy how far he’s come! Were you into music too? Lucky all you Brits had such an incredible music scene growing up! We were years behind in the US. I didn’t discover the Sex Pistols TIL 1985... only because of Duran’s influence. Was he a nice kid?
Didn't matter. Just three short years later, they're playing sold out arenas across America and the money is falling out of the sky. Search "As The Lights Go Down," and you will see what I mean.
I have been into Duran Duran since I was about 6. Unfortunately, I missed a show of theirs yesterday in Menlo Park, California because tickets were $500-$1000 each. I was very disappointed that I couldn't be there to enjoy my favorite band.
3:09 - Simon looks like he's singing to a baby. LOL, too cute. Love this vid and the others in this series. Great quality, great early live performance. Thanks a ton for uploading!
Wow. An actual live performance of this song in 81?? That's incredible. They sounded really good live too, even back then. This song wouldn't be the easiest to get sounding right live either.
Todos eran unos muñequitos!!! Sobre todo este: 0:583:01 cuando lo observo hasta me evoca el aroma que desprenden los muñequitos nuevos cuando se sacan de las cajas!!! Mmmcosssita más bella!!!
See them walking hand in hand Across the bridge at midnight Heads turning as the lights flashing out Are so bright And walk right out to the four line track There's a camera rolling on her back On her back And I sense a rhythm humming in a frenzy All the way down her spine Girls on film Girls on film Girls on film Girls on film Lipstick cherry all over the lens as she's falling And miles of sharp blue water coming in Where she lies The diving man's coming up for air 'Cause the crowd all love pulling dolly by the hair By the hair And she wonders how she ever got here As she goes under again Girls on film (two minutes later) Girls on film Girls on film (got your picture) Girls on film Wider, baby, smile and you've just made a million Fuses pumping live heat twisting out on a wire Take one last glimpse into the night I'm touching close I'm holding bright Holding tight Give me shudders in a whisper Take me up 'til I'm shooting a star Girls on film (she's more than a lady) Girls on film Girls on film (two minutes later) Girls on film Girls on film (see you together) Girls on film Girls on film (see you later) Girls on film
Great band and great live too. Don’t get bands this like more it’s all cheap rubbish put together on mixing decks and computers and voice correction now. One thing about back then the bands had the looks and that but they could play and sing. Now it’s all cover up with voice correction machines and backing singers to help them out. I think music today is shit. It’s all about looks and nothing else.
Now this is how I remember DD when I saw the final line up in a wine bar just off John Bright street in Brum. Never forgot how great Andy held the band together in those early days something that was lost later on as other members got more confident. To this day I believe DD would have never survived as we know them today without Andy at the time putting so much energy into the band, great find.
this is '81..as noted by other comments the musicianship is insane. One question? Who is playing the cowbell thou. Its not the drummer. Just a back track along with the camera shutter sfx??
It almost impossible to believe a band could have the greatest looks, fashion, musical talent and great songs. How in th was this possible?
Guessing you never heard of Japan. Before Duran. Amazing band
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Utterly fantastic band if I may say so myself.
Japan were the original duran duran- they were before their time but were big in the actual country of Japan - this is where all this sound and looks comes from- but i think both bands had similar influences as well. @@lynnschnekenburger7270
young as well
It's possible! They are Duran Duran ,they are story ,passion!
wow! john's bassline here is even more awesome than on the studio version and succeeding concerts! at 21 years old! been playing it for only a few years! if that's not genius, I dont know what is! just wow!
Exactly. Genius!!!
That bass line is amazing 😍😍
Some people are just born rock stars, this group spawned at least 2 :o) The best of British in the early eighties for sure !!!!
My band is ❤❤❤
That bass is funky as hell...one of the songs that got me playing bass 💜
Simon’s voice is amazing, but he also seems to get excellent backing vocals from Andy and John. These guys were incredibly talented musicians to write their own material and put it together so superbly. Nearly 40 years later and their songs sound current. I wouldn’t change a thing.
Dungaeduranduran
Mostly Andy
Roger Taylor....sigh...😍. So devastatingly handsome. What a babe. Always loved his classic style.
Love the way he plays those 16th note hi-hats~~~~~~~
SUCH a total Babe! ust melts me
I always loved Andy. Roger was my 2nd favorite :) No offense to Simon, John and Nick, but I never liked pretty boys. 😆
First time as a 15 year old in Australia, I saw the video on Countdown for debut single PLANET EARTH and that infectious bass line , the whole package that was Duran Duran , I was in for the ride.
Truly amazing , innovative, and unique sounding band for their era.
John Taylor playing on this song shaped my bass playing style from the day I heard them on SNL in 1983.. Just fantastic.
Simons voice really make all the diference.
John Taylor absolute magician on bass.👌
For an actual 'live' performance DD's musicianship is insanely tight; Roger's distinctly underrated percussion and John's creative, dynamic driving basslines working together like an RR engine. What a pity the audience weren't able to muster sufficient enthusiasm to lift their backsides off their chairs.
You're forgetting during what era this was filmed: the eighties and during the eighties Cameras were these HUGE contraptions, so in order to film this they needed to have every piece of real estate available, so the audience were told to stay put otherwise they'd get in the way.
It's not that the crowd wasn't bothered to go along with the flow, they were forbidden to.
They play this just knowing it's bad ass...look at Andy and John....Roger's intensity...
Simon bouncing, John being a bass god, Nick being his standard weird cool self.....priceless.
Roger es el rey de la batería que fuerza fantástica para tocarla 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
proper live performance...crowd not going for it....? dont know how lucky they were to be there!!
Hello: 1981, cameras were these HUGE things and needed every single spot available to film, the crowd were told that they had to stay in their place so the cameras were free to move around.
I am still amazed by the quality of DD performances from the very early years up to nowadays. Definitely a great great band. And my absolute number one ever.
OMG: SUPER-tight rhythm section(John+Roger), SUPER-gorgeous looks of the original Fab 5......
Dolts in the crowd..... seeing an emerging band on the cusp of greatness... sitting their like they're at the opera.
I also got goosebumps..first time I heard this back then turned me into Duran Duran junkie...then they pumped out hit after hit!!!
IMHO every track from Duran Duran's first three albums could be released as hit singles~~~~~~~
Im a teen boy and i love Duran Duran AND i have a very great music taste! Greetings from Mexico!🤗
Everyone seems to be quite involved on stage except Nick!
Great to hear from you in Mexico a beautiful country. Are you a musician yourself or perhaps a singer songwriter? Who knows one day soon we could be listening to you and your group. Good luck.
Good lord what a performance. This is DD at the very height of their sonic power!
Awesome drumming there, Roger!
Man, I really miss Andy's energy. No offense to Dom Brown, but I really wish Andy had stuck it out. Seriously raw energy. Very underrated band as far as their musicianship.
They were from the start so so so set on success from day 1. I knew John as a kid he lived 3 doors down from me in simon rd hollywood. He was so quiet and shy then, his dad was always working on their house . John played too many records in his room . But hard to belive how far the boy from Simon Rd went .... Star always love DD
Wow! That’s crazy how far he’s come! Were you into music too? Lucky all you Brits had such an incredible music scene growing up! We were years behind in the US. I didn’t discover the Sex Pistols TIL 1985... only because of Duran’s influence. Was he a nice kid?
Dio esiste! Ha creato una creatura così meravigliosa...❤
Outside of the sheer awesomeness of the song...they are just loving playing it.
They were a tight band live right from the start.And damn John's chops on bass rivals Flea.
Awesome footage and quality - thanks for sharing!
Doesn't get better than this!! Got goosebumps! Thanks for sharing :D
Because they were a pop band nobody took them seriously, that bass line is awesome...as is all his playing
Tough crowd. ^^
Yeah really if I could go back to these times and be there when duran duran was in there prime I would be dancing on the table
Didn't matter. Just three short years later, they're playing sold out arenas across America and the money is falling out of the sky. Search "As The Lights Go Down," and you will see what I mean.
I would have thought if I was a band member, man we must suck balls, lol
Look at Andy 😍😍😍😍 his way of play the guitar, his hair, his voice, IS SO BEAUTIFUL I CAN'T 🔥🔥🔥🔥
2:22 synth and bass .. omg
Great group great look great songs...especially when they appeared.
These are great videos that have came on line ... brilliant band have influenced a lot of people and made others envious of their enormous talent 👏 👍
La batería es increíble en esta canción, qué gusto da verlos y oírlos cantar en directo 🎶🎵🤩
I wanna go back to the 80's !!!!.... 😎
I have been into Duran Duran since I was about 6. Unfortunately, I missed a show of theirs yesterday in Menlo Park, California because tickets were $500-$1000 each. I was very disappointed that I couldn't be there to enjoy my favorite band.
3:09 - Simon looks like he's singing to a baby. LOL, too cute. Love this vid and the others in this series. Great quality, great early live performance. Thanks a ton for uploading!
Amazing live band.
Parece que foi gravado nos dias atuais!! Excelente qualidade do vídeo. Simon LeBon my love forever 💗💗💗💗💗🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
It was amazing that the Funko brand perfectly detailed Duran Duran in a Funko figure!!
Love this vid, they look sharp, sound fantastic so much talent 😍🥰 Love Simon in the Safari suit and headband 😍
Very accomplished musicians.
One of most underrated live band ever
Funksters-!! Thank you- great quality recording WOW
We all danced like that in 1981....Love it thanks so much
Simon....sighhh
Roger Taylor is A Beast on the drums!!!! 😎
No início!!!
Muito bom!!!
1981 , Zico!!Flamengo world Champion!!
John & Roger = the ivory Bernard Edwards & Tony Thompson.
2 years after this live performance, I heard this band for the first time in France and 41 years after, I still listen to them as a French Fan !!
Wow...
This particular smaller venue version sounds even better than when they played it in big arenas - Crystal clear and killer bass.
Funksters-!! Thank you- great quality recording WOW
On my Mom’s birthday ❤ Luv luv luv Duran Duran 🎉❤ Whatta band
a proper live version at last! ...love it!
The Level of Musicianship these lads had left the audience like deer in the headlights
Absolutely SPECTACULAR !
I am jealous of people who were old enough to be their fans back then in '81😭 I was born only 14 years later😌
It was awesome being a kid in the 80s. I had Duran Duran all over my walls and I owned every album they made.
Amazing! Two thumbs way up.
This was the album along with Rio where DD really displayed their instrumental talents. John was a beast on Bass.
I love Simon so much 🥰
duran duran son increible y sus canciones estupendas simon es lindo
their vocies were incredible!!!!
voices*
simons singing really excellent and ontune..
Wow. An actual live performance of this song in 81?? That's incredible. They sounded really good live too, even back then. This song wouldn't be the easiest to get sounding right live either.
Todos eran unos muñequitos!!! Sobre todo este: 0:58 3:01 cuando lo observo hasta me evoca el aroma que desprenden los muñequitos nuevos cuando se sacan de las cajas!!! Mmmcosssita más bella!!!
johns bass lines are from another planet !!!
Andy's background vocals ♥ I've always been an Andy fan.
The young music is for the pure folks out there
🥰Boys forever
Fantastici!!!
Dungaeduranduran
Having a world class bassist defo helps in a developing band!
See them walking hand in hand
Across the bridge at midnight
Heads turning as the lights flashing out
Are so bright
And walk right out to the four line track
There's a camera rolling on her back
On her back
And I sense a rhythm humming in a frenzy
All the way down her spine
Girls on film
Girls on film
Girls on film
Girls on film
Lipstick cherry all over the lens as she's falling
And miles of sharp blue water coming in
Where she lies
The diving man's coming up for air
'Cause the crowd all love pulling dolly by the hair
By the hair
And she wonders how she ever got here
As she goes under again
Girls on film (two minutes later)
Girls on film
Girls on film (got your picture)
Girls on film
Wider, baby, smile and you've just made a million
Fuses pumping live heat twisting out on a wire
Take one last glimpse into the night
I'm touching close
I'm holding bright
Holding tight
Give me shudders in a whisper
Take me up 'til I'm shooting a star
Girls on film (she's more than a lady)
Girls on film
Girls on film (two minutes later)
Girls on film
Girls on film (see you together)
Girls on film
Girls on film (see you later)
Girls on film
Only 40 likes???? COME ON...
"2 minutes later!!" ❤🤘
Great band and great live too. Don’t get bands this like more it’s all cheap rubbish put together on mixing decks and computers and voice correction now. One thing about back then the bands had the looks and that but they could play and sing. Now it’s all cover up with voice correction machines and backing singers to help them out. I think music today is shit. It’s all about looks and nothing else.
Fantastici DD giovani e bellissimi 💞
They’re so fucking UNDERRATED as musicians it’s sickening. Love to see Andy singing with Simon ❤
Simply Good Sh*t !!🕺
IM fan of duran duran
One & Only DuraN DuraN❤
Mi canción favorita , los amo gracias por compartir , thank you 😘😘😘
Favolosi...stupendi
Love these guys! 💚
They had so much fun back then
great drummer
Roger Taylor....sigh...😍. So devastatingly handsome. What a babe. Always loved his classic style.
Simons voice really make all the diference.
Now this is how I remember DD when I saw the final line up in a wine bar just off John Bright street in Brum. Never forgot how great Andy held the band together in those early days something that was lost later on as other members got more confident. To this day I believe DD would have never survived as we know them today without Andy at the time putting so much energy into the band, great find.
80s was great good luck with the rest
I cannot believe the audience sat in their chairs! OMG! I would have been all over the place...
The Bass..... ❤
These guys took punk and sent it into the stratosphere.
Wow!
What an energetic crowd.
;)
Yesss!
Simonnnnnnnnn!! DD♥
They are leyends
Esa erson la mejor.... Con Andy como guitarrista.
awesome , reminds me of David Lee Roth
カッコいい！
this is '81..as noted by other comments the musicianship is insane. One question? Who is playing the cowbell thou. Its not the drummer. Just a back track along with the camera shutter sfx??
Dungaeduranduran
Brasil Rio de Janeiro
Sou de 1972.
❤❤❤❤