I know it's subjective, but this, for me at least, is the best track Duran Duran have ever produced. It doesn't scream in your face, it isn't brash, in fact, it's the polar opposite. It's soft and calming and gentle, and as a 54 year old boy from Birmingham, The Chauffeur and Duran Duran are two of the very limited reasons I am proud to be a Brummie. Thank you Simon, Nick, John, Roger and Andy for giving me my favourite childhood memories. This will be one of the tracks I have at my funeral. Beautiful.
The strangest thing about this performance is that it is superior to the original track on 'Rio'. It's clear the band is very proud of this particular song, which never got the attention it truly deserved.
They do have an impressive discography and plenty of incredible tunes, but I have to agree that this one is the best. I keep coming back to this one much more than any other of their songs
Simon’s voice hasn’t changed at all in 40 years! Duran Duran is STILL one of the most influential and popular bands out there! Going strong and still evolving 40 years later - and only getting better as they keep going!
It's songs like this that prove DD was never the shallow boy band people tried to say they were just because they were fashion-savvy and good looking. Still one of my favorites.
Yes, I've never ever thought of DD as just another fly-by-the-moment, shallow boy band (many of which certainly came after the Duran Duran era). DD's music is much too complex, thoughtful, and original to meet the "boy band" qualification. They're one of the few bands whose every song I've listened to over and over through the years, while still finding them fresh and energizing!
I would be in heaven!!! I love this band immensely. This song, yassss!!! Simon looks AMAZING as usual and so does Nick, John, and Roger..you are okay Dom. ❤❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥
Same here dude...Man that was an incredible night. I am glad this is finally going to be released. Wish it was the actual concert though, but a double cd is nice too..Angelo Badlamenti is one of my favorite composers. That night was pure magic. Will remember it forever...
Me too..best live band in the whole world love Simon there so underestimated, glad they proved all those sceptic all wrong more than pretty good looking guys .wish them all the best in there new up coming album in the autum....
@@mattma96 He was a really pretty guy, as was all the band. It is 2022, and we all get old and our looks fade, sorry to say. It is just a fact of life... hey, but they can still kill it as a band!
When I was a teenager my Uncle told me when I grew up I wouldn’t care about Duran Duran, that they were a fad. I am 52 and they are still the best band of all time. Especially live. And I met Simon and Nick in the early 2000’s. We drank red wine and at French fries in Boston after their show. Best night ever. Even better story and memory ❤
so true..."my envied lady holds you fast in her gaze"...and that's just the lyrics I'm high on...listen to the layers...listen at any time of day...in any mood...brilliant
Is that Ocarina he is playing a soprano in D? I know random question, but we are covering this song soon, and I have never played one of these, but may be trying
Their longevity show that they were not just an 80's boy band. These guys make great music. They perform with class, they don't run on stage shirtless, they dress like men and they perform like veterans of music. The Chauffeur was done in the early 80's but if they released this song today, it would be a huge hit . Can't wait for their new album this fall. Keep smiling 🤘😃
@@FacheChanteDeux It was the perfect end for an album that was undoubtedly structured as a performance of two complementing sides. The way the song ends is the reverse in many ways of how Rio begins. Or maybe I'm reading way too much into it.
Man, Simon's voice just kept so pure and powerful. He never lost it even after all these years. That's impressive! All the members are incredible together. Especially when Andy was with them, they had such amazing chemistry together.
There is a special magic to having music that effectively solves time travel, transporting a person back to when they were 13 and being swathed in the all-encompassing thrall of sound, transcending the mundane worries of adolescence into a glimpse of the Universe's potential and knowing one is a part of that great mystery. Everything is eternally new, and the aged cynic is washed again with fresh wonder.
@@deepeaumm Yeah? I'm not stuck in the past, so do understand that music eras must change, but can you name another band of today equivalent to DD in their day? Music meant so much more than music back in the 80s.
Nailed it! I can’t believe how great they sound after so many years! Simon’s voice is amazing . And they look incredible. Just wow! One of my all time fav Duran Duran songs.
What a performance!!! Simon's singular voice keeps perfect for his age. For sure the "Duranies" are on the run. I'm from Brazil. A fan since 1983 when I was 15.
Canzone meravigliosa e senza tempo! La parte finale "ocarinata" rende la melodia particolarmente struggente e al contempo sensuale. Interpretazione straordinaria.
Мне 53,обожаю Дюранов с 1984(с детства))).Но лучшее для меня именно с 1981-1984,я на этом периоде эйфорию поймал.В 90х есть супертреки,но начало 80х - эталон!
I truly believe that Rio is one of the best albums ever made and possibly the best new wave album, ever. As I have aged I appreciate its truly eerie and haunting soundscape, the wonderfully strange and beautiful lyrics written by Simon, and the band’s fantastic musicianship even more..I can listen to this beauty of a song thousands of times and still find something new to admire…gorgeous
This is just a great song..and think it dates from 1978........easily one of the best songs they ever did, and there's many. Formative years for me back then and we all liked them.
In a world of average taste it's a honour being underrated, the prerogative that compels to a sad fate the greatest artists. Duran Duran are not for everyone, the rest stays the rest.
Holy cow this is AMAZING! There is a reason I've always loved Duran Duran and it's not just because they are beautiful but their music is amazing and they are true artists and always have been.
The fellas taught me how to dance, dress, style my hair, got me into Patrick Nagel, every album was apart of my life from the “Astronaut” album to “Red Carpet Massacre” Was when my 18 yr marriage dissolved. What I’m trying to convey is “Thru it all the greatest teachers and 5 big brothers a Pismo beach surfer could ever hope for was The Wild Boys The New Romantic Gods Duran Duran Thank you for never letting me down, when everything else in Life did🙏🏽
Duran Duran -> to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; there are already many groups who were not as big or were not like religion and culture as Duran Duran was and we all did love them that is the truth, and they are still doing excellent live performances and they should already be in Hall of Fame - it is almost shame that many less important groups are already there before them but now they should be there finally...
sing blue silver, these guys have been doing this since 1981, just think about that, they were apart of the original bandaid, and sung one of the best bond themes “dance into the fire” indeed. one more time lads “ sing blue silver” , i feel blessed to have grown up with you…. Thank You!
One of my favorites...and very surprised that at 52 I can still remember all the words after not hearing the song for many many years! Brought back a lot of high school memories for me. Thanks for sharing!
I've been listening to that song since the time it came out almost 40 years ago and I still never get bored of listening to it again and again. So emotional and inspired. A masterpiece. Why people let pop music go so wrong?
I know it's subjective, but this, for me at least, is the best track Duran Duran have ever produced. It doesn't scream in your face, it isn't brash, in fact, it's the polar opposite. It's soft and calming and gentle, and as a 54 year old boy from Birmingham, The Chauffeur and Duran Duran are two of the very limited reasons I am proud to be a Brummie. Thank you Simon, Nick, John, Roger and Andy for giving me my favourite childhood memories. This will be one of the tracks I have at my funeral. Beautiful.
Agree
The strangest thing about this performance is that it is superior to the original track on 'Rio'. It's clear the band is very proud of this particular song, which never got the attention it truly deserved.
They do have an impressive discography and plenty of incredible tunes, but I have to agree that this one is the best. I keep coming back to this one much more than any other of their songs
If Duran Duran aren't mentioned at my funeral , I'm coming back ....
🤣👍 I want my coffin strapped to a windmill while DD sing Wild Boys.
That’s awesome!😅
How do I comment? I’m lost. I have a comment to make.
Do you realize Joe perfect his pitch is when singing, but his pipe? He does both at the same time. Pure love for his craft.
Sorry not Joe, though.
Simon’s voice hasn’t changed at all in 40 years! Duran Duran is STILL one of the most influential and popular bands out there! Going strong and still evolving 40 years later - and only getting better as they keep going!
It's songs like this that prove DD was never the shallow boy band people tried to say they were just because they were fashion-savvy and good looking. Still one of my favorites.
Yes, I've never ever thought of DD as just another fly-by-the-moment, shallow boy band (many of which certainly came after the Duran Duran era). DD's music is much too complex, thoughtful, and original to meet the "boy band" qualification. They're one of the few bands whose every song I've listened to over and over through the years, while still finding them fresh and energizing!
It never made sense to me either. I always found their music had much more depth than any boy band of the era.
I think it was the screaming hoards of 13 year old girls following them around and their youth that gave them a boy - band rep.
They were never a boy band. Boy bands don’t play any instruments as a band.
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I was so lucky to be in the front row for that performance.
How cool!!!
I would be in heaven!!! I love this band immensely.
This song, yassss!!! Simon looks AMAZING as usual and so does Nick, John, and Roger..you are okay Dom. ❤❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥
Same here dude...Man that was an incredible night. I am glad this is finally going to be released. Wish it was the actual concert though, but a double cd is nice too..Angelo Badlamenti is one of my favorite composers. That night was pure magic. Will remember it forever...
When was this?
@@MsLylals 2015 Los Angeles
I have followed these guys for over 40 years.....amazing.
Me too
Me too..best live band in the whole world love Simon there so underestimated, glad they proved all those sceptic all wrong more than pretty good looking guys .wish them all the best in there new up coming album in the autum....
Me 40 years in 2022 ;-)
Wow ! Simon ! !
I Duran Duran sono la mia band del cuore da quando sono saliti alla ribalta cioe quaranta anni fa e io avevo sette anni .
This song is a genuine masterpiece.
One or the few singers who can do a 40 year old song in the original key. ❤️
Simon’s vocal delivery is magnificent ❤️
His voice is incredible. Still!
Simon is as handsome as ever & his voice is holding up well. I wish they would've shown more of JT, when he smiles his whole body is in it!!!
I couldn't agree more. Makes my heart smile DD are still together, looking healthy and overall doing well.
I adore John Taylor and his huge contributions to DD!!
@@J-Mack it has always been a strong nose. That's sexy
Simon looking sharp. The whole band looking and sounding good.
does not ever change ... they are indeed - timeless !!!
I agree! This was recorded in April of 2015.
OMG, I love him ❤️❤️❤️
@@sashadzura I bet you'll be crazy for Simon's 23-25 year old self......
@@mattma96 He was a really pretty guy, as was all the band. It is 2022, and we all get old and our looks fade, sorry to say. It is just a fact of life... hey, but they can still kill it as a band!
This sounds like I just played it off the album! 39 years later and this song is still fantastic, as are Duran Duran! ❤
The sound of DURAN DURAN IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECTS IN THE 80S,,
@@simonmcgough7336 Agree 100%!!
This 💯
Amazing.....🎼🎹🎶🎸
I was 17 in '82😁😁😁
@@gavinturner5565 Lol - I was 12!
The Chauffeur is, by far, my favorite song, and this is a beautiful performance.
Nick is an ABSOLUTE synth God!!!
When I was a teenager my Uncle told me when I grew up I wouldn’t care about Duran Duran, that they were a fad. I am 52 and they are still the best band of all time. Especially live. And I met Simon and Nick in the early 2000’s. We drank red wine and at French fries in Boston after their show. Best night ever. Even better story and memory ❤
The essence of British elegance. 😍
Put this song against any of these pop songs.. This is one of the most original songs in the last 40 years, no comparison
so true..."my envied lady holds you fast in her gaze"...and that's just the lyrics I'm high on...listen to the layers...listen at any time of day...in any mood...brilliant
This Song, "To the Shore", and "The Man Who Stole a Leopard" 🐆 are My Favorite Duran Duran Songs.
Japan Ghosts Wassup?
Their best song... My opinion.
One of the most underrated songs and bands ever
The Ocarina solo is just wonderful on every level.
I had no idea that Simon plated instruments
@@glennoc8585 The Ocarina is simple to play. Most likely he just learned the music needed.
I thought the ocarina was a brilliant touch at the end
The ocarina with the guitar in background ❤..always different in every performance!
Is that Ocarina he is playing a soprano in D? I know random question, but we are covering this song soon, and I have never played one of these, but may be trying
Very few singers can keep their voice over their singing career but Simon is the exception ❤
Their longevity show that they were not just an 80's boy band. These guys make great music. They perform with class, they don't run on stage shirtless, they dress like men and they perform like veterans of music. The Chauffeur was done in the early 80's but if they released this song today, it would be a huge hit . Can't wait for their new album this fall. Keep smiling 🤘😃
SImon Le Bon is a fucking God. Sings better at 60 then he did when he was 24. Awesome.
Most underrated band on earth
Underrated? Mate? Srysly? DD are superstars of 80s
@@Plaguedoctor-mv2jj yes, underrated. It was great seeing them live recently
No.
Hardly
Planet Earth !
Amazing! Simon's voice is incredibile 40 years later!
I totally agree!!!! He still sounds great! Actually, they all still sound and look amazing after all these years 😊.
Better than it was ♥️
Find me a singer who sounds just as good if not better 40 odd years later
Duran Duran is one of the few modern bands that will go down in history
I don't think there's ever been a hotter song written. It's just hot and bothered and sexy - and it's been smokin' for nearly 40 years. LOVE! ❤🔥
For anyone wondering, this is from April 2015 in LA.
No.....this is 1982 !!!! Forever!!!!
This one was always my favourite off the Rio album. Should’ve got more recognition than it did back in the day.
It was and has always been recognized as one of their best, signature songs.
It is their cult classic. Everyone who knows this song loves it, thankfully many people know it well.
@@FacheChanteDeux It was the perfect end for an album that was undoubtedly structured as a performance of two complementing sides. The way the song ends is the reverse in many ways of how Rio begins. Or maybe I'm reading way too much into it.
Love this song. Seen it live 4 times. I cannot believe this was not a single and not on some movie or tv show soundtrack.
Live 4 times for me too
Simon’s voice is actually better than ever…
so happy my fave artists collaborate, Duranduran and Grace Jones, David Bowie, David Lynch
An undisputed masterpiece next to a pure genius David Lynch
Wow, Simon’s looking and sounding great for his age!
Man, Simon's voice just kept so pure and powerful. He never lost it even after all these years. That's impressive! All the members are incredible together. Especially when Andy was with them, they had such amazing chemistry together.
Absolutely incredible. Brings back such a rush of memories
This song feeds my soul. Always gives me chills hearing it played live. This performance was outstanding. THANK YOU!
💝
Never get tired of this masterpiece
Simon has aged so well, he is more gorgeous now than he ever was.
I think its about time they released this beautiful masterful song as a single
Duran Duran is like a good old wine,Duran Duran sounds better with age!
The way Simon sings this, it's like he is undressing me with his voice 😘😊
Oh my good❤❤❤
Yes yes yes 🎉
There is a special magic to having music that effectively solves time travel, transporting a person back to when they were 13 and being swathed in the all-encompassing thrall of sound, transcending the mundane worries of adolescence into a glimpse of the Universe's potential and knowing one is a part of that great mystery.
Everything is eternally new, and the aged cynic is washed again with fresh wonder.
Beautifully stated! I can relate!
Nearly made me cry there!
@@jillyparrish 🤗💖
🥰
What a masterpiece.
Geez this is a stunner, great performance. I love the dark side of DD best.
40 tahun saya bersama mereka. Tetap akan selamanya sampai kapanpun
Ccol
This song is food for my soul.
It still flows through my veins after all the years
Magnifique chanson et la voix sublime de SIMON J’ADORE ♥ ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Simon's still got it...but then I don't think there's been a day in his life when he didn't so....lol
I’m not sure ‘I smell like I sound’ was his finest lyrical moment😂
I love his velvet suits
Take me back to the DD 80s...best memories of my life...
Wow. Tears are falling from my eyes. What a song, what a performance ❤️
Ahhhh... when songs had tunes and bands had talent, identity, humour, looks.The stuff that dreams are made of.
Still plenty of that today. Perhaps not much on the radio anymore, but that's not so important nowadays
@@deepeaumm Yeah? I'm not stuck in the past, so do understand that music eras must change, but can you name another band of today equivalent to DD in their day? Music meant so much more than music back in the 80s.
Nailed it! I can’t believe how great they sound after so many years! Simon’s voice is amazing . And they look incredible. Just wow! One of my all time fav Duran Duran songs.
...And this is why Duran Duran is my favorite band of all time!!! The collaboration of music and instruments are second to none!!!
Duranie since 1982. The whole Rio album is an absolute Masterpiece. They still sound amazing 💕
It's emotional and raw. That's what makes it awesome!!!
One of the sexiest songs ever!
IMMENSI!!!!!!!!!!
Simon's voice is as crisp as it was in the 80's... incredible
40 years and more to come, amazing, superb band. Guys, you are true legends. Love Duran Duran.
Brilliant song and the Black and White video with the girl travelling with the Chauffer is Brilliant.
나도 40년 팬이다 너무좋아
What a performance!!! Simon's singular voice keeps perfect for his age.
For sure the "Duranies" are on the run. I'm from Brazil. A fan since 1983 when I was 15.
Qué maravilla!! Siempre he adorado esta canción y esta interpretación es increíble ❤❤❤
это гениально...дай Вам Бог еще сил на хиты..
Canzone meravigliosa e senza tempo! La parte finale "ocarinata" rende la melodia particolarmente struggente e al contempo sensuale. Interpretazione straordinaria.
Fell in love at 11 years old dancing on Planet Earth
Probably the greatest song and music ensemble ever written! What a beauty!
Мне 53,обожаю Дюранов с 1984(с детства))).Но лучшее для меня именно с 1981-1984,я на этом периоде эйфорию поймал.В 90х есть супертреки,но начало 80х - эталон!
난 50세입니다 내 인생과 함께한 듀란듀란입니다
What an amazing performance of one of their must underrated songs. Absolute perfection.
My favourite Duran Duran song, ever. So many great memories come back to me, when I hear it.
👍🏾🇬🇧😊
These guys have so much talent. I was obsessed with them in 84 when I was 13. Listening now and still blown away!
I truly believe that Rio is one of the best albums ever made and possibly the best new wave album, ever. As I have aged I appreciate its truly eerie and haunting soundscape, the wonderfully strange and beautiful lyrics written by Simon, and the band’s fantastic musicianship even more..I can listen to this beauty of a song thousands of times and still find something new to admire…gorgeous
Crystal clear atmosphetic song with excellent vicsls haunting
His voice. .. like time stood still.
This is just a great song..and think it dates from 1978........easily one of the best songs they ever did, and there's many. Formative years for me back then and we all liked them.
Jonathan Davis FAVORITE SONG EVER ❤️❤️❤️❤️
In a world of average taste it's a honour being underrated, the prerogative that compels to a sad fate the greatest artists. Duran Duran are not for everyone, the rest stays the rest.
Great band for ever so good so chic 😎
So many memories listening to this song. Chris Corner did an amazing job, covering this song together with Simon. perfect!
Haaaa the 80s...let's go back in time please...
Holy cow this is AMAZING! There is a reason I've always loved Duran Duran and it's not just because they are beautiful but their music is amazing and they are true artists and always have been.
Thank you UA-cam for suggesting this. It’s awesome 👏🏻 🤩
✨Simon is STILL WONDERFUL✨
Love the flute💖💋
The fellas taught me how to dance, dress, style my hair, got me into Patrick Nagel, every album was apart of my life from the “Astronaut” album to “Red Carpet Massacre” Was when my 18 yr marriage dissolved. What I’m trying to convey is “Thru it all the greatest teachers and 5 big brothers a Pismo beach surfer could ever hope for was The Wild Boys The New Romantic Gods Duran Duran Thank you for never letting me down, when everything else in Life did🙏🏽
SIIIIING SIIIIING, BLUE SILVER!!! 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
💜 Yesss ...
After all these years people are still mesmerized by this Duran Duran song, I myself as well.
The Chauffeur ❤️🖤 una joya musical de Duran Duran, perfecta en el tiempo 🖤❤️
Duran Duran -> to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; there are already many groups who were not as big or were not like religion and culture as Duran Duran was and we all did love them that is the truth, and they are still doing excellent live performances and they should already be in Hall of Fame - it is almost shame that many less important groups are already there before them but now they should be there finally...
If you agree please thumbs up :)
sing blue silver, these guys have been doing this since 1981, just think about that, they were apart of the original bandaid, and sung one of the best bond themes “dance into the fire” indeed. one more time lads “ sing blue silver” , i feel blessed to have grown up with you…. Thank You!
One of the best song....the best music ever written
Always ahead of their time...simply brilliant.
One of my favorites...and very surprised that at 52 I can still remember all the words after not hearing the song for many many years! Brought back a lot of high school memories for me. Thanks for sharing!
Duran Duran were my first loves. Their music got me thru my childhood. A rough one at that.
Best version I have heard. Simons voice is stronger and better.
I've been listening to that song since the time it came out almost 40 years ago and I still never get bored of listening to it again and again. So emotional and inspired. A masterpiece. Why people let pop music go so wrong?
This song speaks to my soul. Impossible to hold back the tears. I love you.
He sounds like he did back in 1985 incredible.
Fresh and chilling as ever. A timeless track from a truly misunderstood great band.
absolute masterpiece in a flawless performance
WTF?!?!?! These guys are talent time locked! I LOVE THIS!!!!!