In 1985, when “Take on Me,” the New Wave hit performed by a trio of glacially beautiful Norwegians with cheekbones
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In 1985, when “Take on Me,” the New Wave hit performed by a trio of glacially beautiful Norwegians with cheekbones
Continue readingWhen MTV debuted on August 1, 1981, it staked out its territory in epic style with a stylized rocket launch,
Continue readingIn the liner notes to their 1984 debut album Welcome to the Pleasuredome, Frankie Goes to Hollywood bassist Mark O’Toole writes
Continue readingDuran Duran’s rendition of “Femme Fatale,” originally recorded in 1966 by the Velvet Underground, appears on their 1993 self-titled album,
Continue reading“And we sway in the moon, the way we did when we were younger…” The video for Duran Duran’s “All
Continue readingIf you’re in the mood for an über-trashy eighties teen film, look no further than Tuff Turf. This film, which was directed
Continue readingI’ll only watch you leave me further behind… While “The Chauffeur,” a track off of Duran Duran’s Rio album, was never released
Continue readingWhen I find myself in times of trouble, I regress into the comfort of nostalgia. Hence, today I’m looking at
Continue readingMy love for Duran Duran’s anime-inspired “Careless Memories” video, the one that was projected above the stage during the Astronaut tour,
Continue reading“Perfect Day,” Duran Duran’s immaculate version of the 1972 Lou Reed classic, appeared on Thank You, their 1995 album of covers.
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