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If I were to take someone on a journey of Duran Duran’s music over the span of their career, this is what I’d enjoy introducing them to.   The Reflex…1984…the song that hooked me on @duranduran for life.   It was clear by this song that Duran Duran had invaded…hailed as part of the second Beatles invasion… https://youtu.be/J5ebkj9x5Ko 1985:   Special mention… View to a Kill.    Still to date the only #1 James Bond song to hit number one in the US. https://youtu.be/Fp4CR2HcHLQ Notorious…1986…a very different sound from earlier albums, with more funk and a successful collaboration with Chic legend Nile Rodgers https://youtu.be/Z9z0e1Wm64M Special mention song, The Chauffeur, from the album Rio, 1987 https://youtu.be/1B__8N5d_LA I Don’t Want Your Love, from their album Big Thing 1988.    Also a very distinct sound with a strong, commanding, pop beat. https://youtu.be/TAAC9wttHM8 The Wedding album was released in 1993 and was a huge success.  ...

Why DDTTRH Was Successful and What it Means for Our Future The story about how I built and expanded the Duran Duran to the Rock Hall (DDTTRH) online campaign starts with a trip I made to a restaurant in Cleveland.  They had there, in a frame, a t-shirt with a list of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees over various years.  I noticed that my favorite was not on the list.  I couldn't believe it.  I then remember searching online to verify the fact, and it was true!  Duran Duran, though amazing and successful artists...were not in the place that honors such artists.  This had to change!  And it was then that I started with a commitment...to see them inducted.  And, I would do everything I could to raise awareness to how special they are and how they have made an indelible impression on our music history and popular culture. And, with a good team I did!  Over the course of 8+ years (roughly 2009-2017) and in the last several years after reop...

Interview with Ian Little Ian interviewed by Kirk Harrington and Tracey Elena, Duran Duran Worldwide Interview edited by Kirk Harrington From Ian's website, re: his new book Baptism by Fire " For the majority of you, the time I spent working and living with Duran Duran is of most interest. I reveal what they were like both as individuals and collectively as a band. I spent time alone with Simon in Sri Lanka first of all and then during the creation of Is There Something I Should Know? I became close to the other four members as well. In the book I don’t just recount stories of moving from one enclave to another, but also share my understanding of each of these remarkable five people. I became familiar with their personal qualities and interests, and at various times became really close to each of them as individuals.  As music lovers you will also find plenty of insights into the various ways bands and musicians go about writing songs and recording them. As a Producer I’ve bee...

To encourage fans to vote in the Rock Hall Fan Vote (vote.rockhall.com) in the month of April, this contest will enter you to win the following prize: A new and sealed Red Vinyl Copy of Future Past Future Past Post Card SIGNED by members of the band To enter: After you vote in the Rock Hall Fan Vote, take a screen shot of the screen that looks like the one below and email to ddworldwide.info@gmail.com.  You will be entered for a drawing to WIN! Contest will end when the Fan Vote ends.  And Winners will be announced shortly thereafter.  Email addresses will be saved for entries to get back to you for mailing information.  Contest is for anyone anywhere, as long as your country is not on a restricted country government list.  All information you provide is treated confidential and will not be shared with 3rd parties.  This contest put on by Duran Duran Worldwide, a fan effort not directly affiliated with the band Duran Duran. Please note that we will try to r...