DURAN DURAN - 1988 BIG THING ALBUM REACTION/BREAKDOWN

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  • Опубликовано: 10 июл 2024
  • Welcome back to my channel guys, it’s so great to be back! We’ve finally reached the end of a decade with Duran Duran’s 1988 album ‘Big Thing’. In this video, we dive into the captivating world of this iconic band as they seamlessly shift between two different sounds.
    The album starts with the energetic track 'Big Thing,' setting the tone with its guitar and rock-driven elements. Followed by songs like 'I Don't Want Your Love' and 'All She Wants Is' that infuse a dance-club energy into the album, catering to their intended audience at this stage of their career.
    The second half of the album surprises listeners as we hear a transition to a more atmospheric and ballad-like sound with ‘Palomino’ ‘Land’ and 'The Edge of America,’. Duran Duran's ability to blend these contrasting sounds demonstrates their musical versatility, resulting in an album that is both unique and captivating.
    I must apologise again for the audio levels still being out of whack. I need a good half a day to fix them up and make some improvements but they should be in check by the next deep dive video. 🤟🏻
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    CHAPTERS:
    0:00 - Introduction
    0:21 - Concert Recap
    6:07 - Big Thing
    11:08 - I Don’t Want Your Love
    16:11 - All She Wants Is
    21:50 - Too Late Marlene
    26:54 - Drug (It’s a State of Mind)
    33:06 - Do You Believe in Shame?
    38:45 - Palomino
    45:31 - Interlude One
    46:25 - Land
    53:04 - Flute Interlude
    54:00 - The Edge of America
    56:40 - Lake Shore Driving
    B-SIDE TRACK(s):
    59:55 - I Believe (All I Need to Know)
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  • @glitterkitty
    @glitterkitty  Год назад +23

    I never put this in the video but let me tell you, I went down a rabbit hole trying to figure out what they were using on the studio versions for their electronic drum samples. Steve Ferrone was credited in tracks as the drummer for this album. Whilst I believe he was notably a live drummer, it’s possible that he was using a Simmons electronic kit or Nick had a rhythm unit that accompanied the live drums. Don’t quote me! I’m calling drummers or super fans to answer this one!

    • @philipmcfarlane
      @philipmcfarlane Год назад +4

      Steve is an incredibly precise drummer who used a number of interesting drums in his live kit, including a 3" piccolo snare that sounds like it's straight out of a drum machine. Whilst there are samples sprinkled throughout, a lot of the drumming that sounds like it's electronic is actually Steve utilising tuned drums to achieve a more 'dance' oriented sound. He's pretty amazing. This album also features John Taylor using a Roland G77 Bass Synthesizer which was kind of like a midi bass guitar that allowed you to plug into a bank of samples and play them via the instrument. It allowed for some interesting bass compositions. Warren took up lead guitarist duties from this album until Pop Trash. The summer of 89 at the Glasgow Barrowlands on the 'Electric Theatre Tour' was my first time seeing them in concert and it was an incredible show. Loving your reviews of these albums.

    • @willh1970
      @willh1970 Год назад

      Think the instrument that you were mentioning was an oboe. Could be wrong but sounds familiar.

    • @kaydoubleyou6203
      @kaydoubleyou6203 Год назад +1

      @Glitterkitty, please see my comments above! 🙂

    • @eamonconnelly8029
      @eamonconnelly8029 Год назад

      Steve Ferrone was the primary drummer on the Notorious album. Ferrone also played drums on multiple tracks for the following DD albums as well: Big Thing, Duran Duran (The Wedding Album) & Thank You. Interestingly, Roger Taylor reunited with Duran Duran briefly for two tracks on Thank You to drum on "Perfect Day" & "Watching the Detectives."
      Ferrone played live with Duran Duran for the Strange Behavior Tour to support their Notorious album- including their shows in support of David Bowie during Bowie's Glass Spider Tour. He never toured with the band again.
      Ferrone played on various tracks on the Big Thing album along with drummer Sterling Campbell. Campbell toured with Duran Duran to promote the Big Thing album, which had three iterations of the tour starting with a surprise & discreet Nine City Caravan Club Tour, Big Live Thing Tour & Big Electric Theater.
      Sterling Campbell became a fully-fledged Duran Duran member after this tour. He played drums on the Liberty album (1990) & then quit the band after its release. So here is a bit of trivia that most people will not know that since 1981 there have been 7 members in Duran Duran.
      For those who are unaware, Steve Ferrone, born in Brighton, England, is one of the best drummers in the business. He is primarily known for being a member of the Scottish pop-funk group, Average White Band (1974-83). The band is known for their hit songs, "Pick Up The Pieces" & "Cut The Cake." Ferrone does play live for various artists on tours but is also widely-known for working in the studio.
      Ferrone has played drums in the studio on over 140 albums for various musicians. He has worked with Mick Jagger, Bryan Ferry, Diana Ross, The Bee Gees, Aretha Franklin, The B-52's, Cyndi Lauper, Paul Simon, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Stevie Nicks, George Benson, Howard Jones, Christine McVie, Curt Smith (Tears For Fears), Ziggy Marley, Johnny Cash & so on.

    • @DCMarvelMultiverse
      @DCMarvelMultiverse Год назад

      @@eamonconnelly8029 Roger even appears in the Perfect Day video with his face blurred.

  • @carlosalenduran4630
    @carlosalenduran4630 Год назад +42

    BIGTHING is a masterpiece

  • @anthonyf.9457
    @anthonyf.9457 8 месяцев назад +5

    The Big Thing was the best underrated album Duran Duran had with great dance tunes and soft warm ballads

  • @JedHead77
    @JedHead77 Год назад +29

    I love Palomino and Land. I wish they made videos for them.

    • @NicoleM_radiantbaby
      @NicoleM_radiantbaby Год назад +3

      Those are my two faves as well! (And I remember how sad I was seeing them a few times on the Big Electric Thing tour where they played every song on the album EXCEPT 'Land' -- they even played 'Lake Shore Driving' and that's an instrumental! I would LOVE to hear that song live)

    • @glitterkitty
      @glitterkitty  Год назад +4

      Me too!

    • @chwthomas09
      @chwthomas09 Год назад +1

      @@NicoleM_radiantbaby Land was the only main song off the album not played like (Inturlude 1 and Flute Interlude weren't played live)

    • @Nostalgia-gitarama
      @Nostalgia-gitarama Год назад

      Love these!

    • @JedHead77
      @JedHead77 9 месяцев назад

      @@esecallum Those videos *aren’t* by Duran Duran

  • @oneironaut420
    @oneironaut420 Год назад +25

    I think this is their best album. Every song is fantastic. They promoted the release of the album with a free performance in the Capitol Records parking lot in Hollywood. My friends and I ditched school to see it. It was incredible.

    • @glitterkitty
      @glitterkitty  Год назад +1

      Oh wow! That would have been amazing - best excuse to skip class haha.

    • @JonesLeFae
      @JonesLeFae 10 месяцев назад +1

      It is definitely in my top 3 Duran albums!

    • @clonmult
      @clonmult 8 месяцев назад

      I hadn't ever thought about which is my favourite of theirs - I think you could be right. Everything about this one hits the mark, the perfect combination of .... everything.

  • @JedHead77
    @JedHead77 Год назад +14

    Love this album. It’s in my top five for DD.

  • @thelostweekend3322
    @thelostweekend3322 Год назад +14

    There are so many 'beautiful heartbreak' moments on this album. 'When I run out of blue' GENIUS! The second half of this album is so emotional.

  • @deemarquez5340
    @deemarquez5340 Год назад +15

    Too Late Marlene is my favorite track on Big Thing. It’s beautifully melodic, Simon’s vocals are romantic and the saxophone makes it sexy.

  • @wendywhitley4611
    @wendywhitley4611 8 месяцев назад +2

    This was my favorite album that year. I listened to it all the time the year it came out.

  • @alifhashim3752
    @alifhashim3752 Год назад +20

    The Edge of America is probably my fav here. So soothing and yet so much of a riddle. Amazing stuff from the guys here.

  • @carlosalenduran4630
    @carlosalenduran4630 Год назад +12

    I agree with you the 2nd part of the album for me is masterpiece

  • @giorgioparenti
    @giorgioparenti Год назад +10

    Thank you again for allowing us to "re-listen" these albums! I think that "Big Thing" is a sort of hidden gem of DD's discography! 🤩

  • @davidculliton2615
    @davidculliton2615 Год назад +15

    Stunning album very underrated. Do you believe in shame is written about the same person Simon sings about in ordinary world. And palomino is simply beautiful 👌

    • @mistreme8341
      @mistreme8341 Год назад

      Yes! His name was Miles.

    • @lebby4ever
      @lebby4ever Год назад

      The 2 songs are part of the known trilogy with Michael, you've got...for their meaning

    • @antarcticaalc1350
      @antarcticaalc1350 Год назад

      @@lebby4ever , you're wrong! The trilogy is Do you believe in shame, Ordinary World and Out of my mind. Michael you've...is dedicated to Michael Hutchence

    • @lebby4ever
      @lebby4ever Год назад +1

      @@antarcticaalc1350 Thank you

    • @antarcticaalc1350
      @antarcticaalc1350 Год назад

      @@lebby4ever 🙂

  • @Nigel_The_Crab
    @Nigel_The_Crab 4 месяца назад +3

    Palomino is beautiful. Still gives me chills even after all these years

    • @glitterkitty
      @glitterkitty  4 месяца назад +1

      I could listen to that song over and over!

  • @JOHNNYSGIRL1960
    @JOHNNYSGIRL1960 Год назад +8

    Do You Believe in Shame? is dedicated to Simon's childhood friend who died as well as Ordinary World.

    • @paulbradley705
      @paulbradley705 Год назад

      Ripped off susie q .

    • @duranmark
      @duranmark Год назад +5

      It is part of the trilogy dedicated to Simon's friend; Do You Believe In Shame, Ordinary World and Out of my Mind.

    • @eamonconnelly8029
      @eamonconnelly8029 Год назад

      @@paulbradley705 It's a blues progression so it's going to sound similar. And every musician takes ideas from other artists, even CCR. Here are notable Beatles songs that are, as you say that, "ripped off" others: “Revolution”: Pee Wee Crayton, “Do Unto Others” / “Come Together”: Chuck Berry, “You Can’t Catch Me” / “I Feel Fine”: Bobby Parker, “Watch Your Step” / “I Saw Her Standing There”: Chuck Berry, “I’m Talking About You” / “Lady Madonna”: Humphrey Lyttelton, “Bad Penny Blues."
      Elvis Presley stole one of his biggest hits, “Hound Dog” from Big Mama Thornton.
      The Beach Boys' Surfin" USA is a ripped re-work of Chuck Berry's "Sweet Little Sixteen/"
      Led Zeppelin can release a double album of "ripped off" songs.
      Radiohead's "Creep" is a rip off of Albert Hammond's "Air That I Breathe."
      Rod Stewart's "Da' Ya' Think I'm Sexy?" ripped Jorge Ben's "Taj Mahal."
      George Harrison's "My Sweet Lord" is ripped from The Chiffon's "He's So Fine."
      Harrison said: “I wasn’t consciously aware of the similarity when I wrote the song, but once it started to get a lot of airplay, people started talking about it, and it was then I thought, ‘Why didn’t I realize?’ It would have been very easy to change a note here or there and not affect the feeling of the record.”
      Nirvana's "Come as You Are ripped off" Killing Joke's "Eighties."
      Red Hot Chili Peppers "Dani California" the chord progression is taken note for note from Tom Petty’s ‘Mary Jane’s Last Dance’, only changing around a couple of notes.
      Pearl Jam's "Given To Fly" is a rip off of Led Zeppelin's "Going To California"
      Michael Jackson, per Quincy Jones. "'He stole a lot of songs... Michael Jackson plagiarized other artists and his 1982 hit Billie Jean was a ripoff of a Donna Summer's song "State of Independence." 'I hate to get into this publicly, but Michael stole a lot of stuff. He stole a lot of songs,' Quincy sensationally told Vulture, the culture site of New York magazine. 'The notes don't lie, man. He was as Machiavellian as they come." He specifically cited Billie Jean - a signature song off the Quincy-produced Thriller, the bestselling album of all time. Quincy suggested a parallel between that song and late disco queen Donna Summer's State of Independence, which was also produced by Quincy and released several months earlier in 1982. Few listeners would immediately associate the two songs, although both open and are built on unusually lengthy synthesized bass lines.

    • @paulbradley705
      @paulbradley705 Год назад

      @@eamonconnelly8029 nirvana come as you are reminds me of split enz things.

    • @paulbradley705
      @paulbradley705 Год назад

      Wild thing guitar riff can be heard in transvision vamp baby I don't care, hunters and collectors holy grail and Roxette dressed for success. I

  • @markb3811
    @markb3811 Год назад +10

    Love this album, side 1 ok, side 2 a masterpiece. Great review as always Kitty :)

  • @flumfred007
    @flumfred007 6 месяцев назад +1

    My Favorite Duran Duran album. It's full of beautiful deep songs. I still listen to it pretty regularly.

  • @papitomasajito
    @papitomasajito Год назад +2

    Love BigThing🔥Palomino is my fav!

  • @lparaujo2012
    @lparaujo2012 Год назад +2

    DURAN DURAN IS FANTASTIC. GREAT ALBUM!

  • @JEDI-2373
    @JEDI-2373 8 месяцев назад +1

    In 1988 I was 15 years old
    I bought Big thing the day after Christmas I listened to big thing playing the new game super mario bros 2
    I got for xmas and it's a great memory big thing is my favorite duran duran album.

  • @tabithaadams9661
    @tabithaadams9661 Год назад +9

    I always thought that Simon’s solo effort Grey Lady of the Sea would fit well into this album. I see it and Land being two parts of a story about Simon’s yachting exploits on the yacht Drum.

  • @xx3590
    @xx3590 Месяц назад

    En español desde México,
    Crecí escuchando a Duran Duran desde mi etapa escolar a los 13 años. Visitaron mi ciudad Guadalajara, Jalisco. Gran ilusión, nostalgia y sueños hoy en día escucharlos junto contigo. Eres muy especial especial y sentimental al escuchar Notorious. Gracias por todo los recuerdos de vuelta ❤

  • @realityboost4405
    @realityboost4405 Год назад +1

    Just gorgeous…

  • @NicoleM_radiantbaby
    @NicoleM_radiantbaby Год назад +2

    My absolute FAVE Duran album! ❤

  • @VegaPhil
    @VegaPhil 10 месяцев назад +2

    This is an incredible album and has my most favourite track of all time Palomino. It’s just the most beautiful track that paints such vivid imagery and a sultry atmosphere. Simons vocals are stunning, the guitar and subtle bass are perfect and then the synth section with whale sounds is amazing ❤️ I also just realised that flute interlude sounds like the forest temple from Zelda ocarina of time!

  • @eaglevision7413
    @eaglevision7413 Год назад +8

    When they made this - 1988 , they were already "pop stars", MTV playing their videos in repeat . I remember Simon had one of his best hair styles this period 😂

  • @MarcusDolby
    @MarcusDolby Год назад +7

    Land and Palomino are gorgeous songs. Like you, I love the synth. Nick is a genius. Glad you got to see them live. I’ll be seeing them at Red Rocks in August.

    • @glitterkitty
      @glitterkitty  Год назад

      Hope you have an amazing time Marcus!

  • @glitterkitty
    @glitterkitty  Год назад +8

    Apologies guys for not including God (London) and This is How a Road Gets Made. I’ll be including these in a video with other missing/skipped B-Sides.

  • @jjlebon6798
    @jjlebon6798 Год назад +1

    I now will go listen loudly to big thing

  • @michaelhubbard5246
    @michaelhubbard5246 Месяц назад

    Palomino is the afterglow of Round 2. Snuggling and Relaxation.

  • @kaydoubleyou6203
    @kaydoubleyou6203 Год назад +4

    John Taylor once said he was influenced by Prince and sign o’ the times in particular regarding the drums and drum programming. 🙂

    • @JedHead77
      @JedHead77 Год назад

      Another great album!

  • @mistreme8341
    @mistreme8341 Год назад +4

    Palomino is in my top 3 favorite Duran songs. It was AMAZING live! Even better than the studio version. I wish it had stayed on their permanent set-list.

    • @mogznwaz
      @mogznwaz 9 месяцев назад

      Absolutely - the live version is amazing ❤

  • @JOHNNYSGIRL1960
    @JOHNNYSGIRL1960 Год назад +4

    On youtube you can find concerts from the era of Big Thing. One in Italy and one in Japan! You'll love it!

  • @colindonnelly6811
    @colindonnelly6811 11 месяцев назад +1

    Loving your reviews great album with palomino breaking my heart every time I hear it the most beautiful duran song

  • @rogermorley6326
    @rogermorley6326 8 месяцев назад

    I Believe is one of my Favourite Duran songs. This song had a lot of resonance in my life at the time. The lyrics are amazing. But then again, the lyrics on all Duran songs are so well thought out.

  • @willh1970
    @willh1970 Год назад +4

    I actually saw this tour back in 1989 in London. Hard to believe its that long ago! Seems like yesterday!!! ;)
    They were stunning in concert by the way

    • @JonesLeFae
      @JonesLeFae 10 месяцев назад +1

      Was that at the London Arena? I was at that show! I live in the U.S. but I was going to college in England at the time. I also saw them for at a "pre tour" show in SanFrancisco. Very small venue, famous venue (Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin) that was destroyed a couple years later in the earthquake (1989). I got right up to the stage. So cool!

    • @willh1970
      @willh1970 10 месяцев назад

      @@JonesLeFae stunning!

  • @carlosalenduran4630
    @carlosalenduran4630 Год назад +3

    I love your channel. Duran duran are my favorite band.

  • @christinastride5966
    @christinastride5966 11 месяцев назад +2

    Roger was probably down low because he feels more comfortable there. He is very introverted and he likes to stick to his music and not be distracted. After all they are touring all over the world and playing their hearts out. You can imagine how tired they are and they do this for us who love them! Love you Duran Duran! Duran Duran forever!❤️🫶❤️🫶❤️🫶❤️🫶❤️🫶❤️🫶❤️🫶❤️

  • @Era515
    @Era515 10 месяцев назад +1

    I discovered "Do You Believe in Shame" earlier this year after someone mentioned it and what inspired the lyrics. Intrigued, I found a live version on RUclips & fell totally in love with the song! Being only casually aware of their singles in the early 80's, & Ordinary World, DYBIS was a revelation! Simon's lyrics & voice gave me chills.
    Since then I've become a newly converted Duranie, exploring their back catalog , videos, concerts and interviews online. I just stumbled upon your channel tonight & look forward to exploring their catalog with your take on each album.
    I have to say I especially like the more moody songs, so I really like the 2nd half of the Big Thing.
    And " I Believe/All I Need to Know" should have been released as an A side single!

  • @michaelhubbard5246
    @michaelhubbard5246 Месяц назад

    All I Need To Know is a FAVE.

  • @ColinDonnelly-up5xz
    @ColinDonnelly-up5xz 3 месяца назад

    Absolutely correct the second half is pure beauty sounds echoes instruments
    Constantly on my playlist and seriously underrated album thank you for your constant great interpretation you are always on the money
    Colin

  • @MesmerEyes2
    @MesmerEyes2 9 месяцев назад

    I agree with you 100%. I had the opportunity to see DD in Ft. Worth Texas last summer and while it was not my first DD concert by any means, it was an amazing experience. We actually had 3 generations at the concert singing our hearts out!

  • @JonesLeFae
    @JonesLeFae 10 месяцев назад

    Duran Duran was always quoted as saying "We want to be the band that is dancing when the bomb drops!"

  • @JedHead77
    @JedHead77 Год назад +10

    Fun Fact: The song “Do You Believe In Shame?” was on the soundtrack for the film “Tequila Sunrise”. Also on the soundtrack, “Dead On The Money” - a song by Andy Taylor!
    ruclips.net/video/O4Ga9voYTJ8/видео.html

    • @stinkerpot70
      @stinkerpot70 11 месяцев назад +1

      Also this song is about Simon Lebon best friend that died of drug overdose

  • @joannaskoch7655
    @joannaskoch7655 Год назад +3

    I loved this album but I remember when it came out I felt cheated by the 2 interludes lol. Their instrumental game has picked up for sure since that album. Thanks for doing these as a 54 year old lifetimer I am enjoying your videos

  • @kellydemarco3458
    @kellydemarco3458 Год назад +2

    It’s so awesome to discover someone else who loves this album as much as I do! It’s in my top 5 of all Duran Duran albums ❤

  • @oliverfresh5742
    @oliverfresh5742 9 месяцев назад +1

    Palomino is a very good song indeed. The chorus of the song is just wonderful. Been loving your reactions to the Duran Duran albums!

  • @mistreme8341
    @mistreme8341 Год назад +1

    “I Believe (All I Need To Know)” was an answer to “Is There Something I Should Know?”

    • @eamonconnelly8029
      @eamonconnelly8029 Год назад

      It was not. The song is a combination of two songs put together & it is called, I Believe/All I Need To Know (Medley).

  • @rorymacleod4520
    @rorymacleod4520 10 месяцев назад

    Junior and senior years of high school, this was one of my listens on repeat. Listening to this through headphones drowned out all the other bs.

  • @glorificolimited4117
    @glorificolimited4117 11 месяцев назад

    The was never an acoustic guitar solo in 'Land' too!! Love that!

  • @parlance1
    @parlance1 Год назад +2

    This is my favorite Duran album and Land is my favorite song of all time by them. So happy to hear you enjoy it!

  • @glennbotes8937
    @glennbotes8937 9 месяцев назад +1

    Seemingly every album they've recorded is brilliant, even if I didn't quite realise it at the time of release. Warren seemed to elevate them when Andy left to persue a solo career in the mid eighties.

  • @depecheddurand
    @depecheddurand Год назад +1

    I became a duranie after listening to this record , even though i was aware of the band.

  • @realityboost4405
    @realityboost4405 5 месяцев назад +2

    I literally pre-ordered the CD Big Thing from my local Hi-Fi shop, in the UK…Not caring DD were also horribly out of fashion…I still have said CD BTW!……So happy that young people, such as yourself GK, are still considering (let alone appreciating) such music…By that standard, we SHOULDN'T even consider Beethoven BTW! ☺

  • @roxette2
    @roxette2 Год назад

    I was at the 02 May 2nd 6rows back from the front on Nick/Dom and Anna Ross so had a brilliant view...I danced screamed and sang .....What a night.

  • @ercanyldz72
    @ercanyldz72 7 месяцев назад

    I believe all i need to know one of my favourite duran duran song ❤

  • @holgerschink1341
    @holgerschink1341 Год назад +1

    A really masterpiece in my opinion, i just love this album 👉Amazing👈 !!! The three singles are so ahead of that time from the 80ies : "I don`t want your love", "Do you believe in shame ?" and "All she wants is". Perfect.

  • @andrefranciscodasilva7671
    @andrefranciscodasilva7671 5 месяцев назад +1

    É um baita álbum a guitarra de Warren Cuccurullo é genial! Ele ainda era só guitarrista de apoio nesta época.

  • @aptamerdct
    @aptamerdct 7 месяцев назад

    The thrilling song "Big Thing" is super-suggestive.

  • @JOHNNYSGIRL1960
    @JOHNNYSGIRL1960 11 месяцев назад

    I'm going to see Duran Duran in San Diego, CA next week. I went last year in L.A. at Hollywood Bowl. Now I'm going again.

  • @Gregbenoit2
    @Gregbenoit2 Год назад +2

    Thanks for reviewing this! One of my favs. I was lucky to work with them for four shows in 2019. Got to see the show from back stage to the side of Roger drums. it was so cool and they are great to work with! I've been a fan my whole life. Amazing!

  • @MxLee192
    @MxLee192 7 месяцев назад +1

    Never really understood how "I Don't Want Your Love" and "All She Wants" were not bigger songs in the UK. Yes, by today's standards they charted high but they were not in long and are not often remembered in the same way as Notorious and any other single before it are.
    To me, this is Duran Duran being influenced by the house and madchestee music scene of the time. They sit nicely along side singles by the Pet Shop Boys (ie Dominoe Dancing) and New Order from the same era where they transitioned from their earlier synth and new wave sound into being influenced by acid house and madchester. Yet those bands singles from this era are still remembered today here but not so much Duran Duran's. They are two of their best singles imo. Really catchy and great fun songs.

  • @raymondsidderley3988
    @raymondsidderley3988 8 месяцев назад

    Hi kitty I was there not as far to travel as you simons vocals were amazing the opening number was brilliant Its so nice to see someone as in love with the band as i am I think the big thing album is underated proberbly due to Duran having a lean time in this period I love watching your show

  • @Nostalgia-gitarama
    @Nostalgia-gitarama Год назад

    I bought the cassette in 1989, still listen to it

  • @planetapop
    @planetapop Год назад +1

    Bold and beautiful. One of their best albums. Being a fan since 1981, “Big Thing” is one of my top 5 DD albums. Thanks for your nice videos. Keep on.

  • @Jedi71
    @Jedi71 Год назад +5

    Too Late Marlene, Land, and Palomino are damn great awesome songs. As much as I like the jams, the ballads on this album almost seem like they are from a separate work. Maybe this album should have been all ballads? 😊

    • @glitterkitty
      @glitterkitty  Год назад +1

      They probably could have split the album into 2 EPs but I'm not sure if that would have made sense for them.

  • @rolandoparabere9599
    @rolandoparabere9599 Год назад +3

    Warren and nick are genials in this album, warren was the exact guitarrist in this period

  • @DCMarvelMultiverse
    @DCMarvelMultiverse Год назад +1

    Land is one of my favorite love songs. I think of an old girlfriend from Taiwan whenever I hear it. Some of my favorite love songs ever are by this group. Simon had songs here inspired by women. Funny considering he had married Yasmine in 86. They remain married today.

  • @Gerardjhughes
    @Gerardjhughes Год назад +1

    Great review great album

  • @skintrader100
    @skintrader100 7 месяцев назад

    Beautiful synth album

  • @mariflame1821
    @mariflame1821 Год назад +2

    I love the BIG THING album. I saw them two times on the tour for this album. My Duranie friends and I flew to New Orleans to see them there and what an adventure that was. Sat very close to the guys at the hotel bar they were staying at and Simon dropped his cigarette under my chair... 😅 This tour had backup singers dancing with them on stage and it was so much fun. My favorite songs on this album are "Do you Believe in Shame" which, like others have said, is part of the trilogy of songs Simon wrote about one of his best friends passing away. ("Out of my Mind" and "Ordinary World"). I also love "Palomino", and "Land". Oh, I think I've heard Simon wrote "Too late Marlene" for his wife Yasmin..."Too late Yasmin".

  • @posthitmusic
    @posthitmusic Год назад +1

    Big Thing reflects the changing of the music scene of the 80's last years, I think Duran Duran starts here to show us the first steps of survival. This is an excellent album, dealing one more time with new textures, new sounds and reinventing themselves as an important creative band. It was here in this album that I felt, they will resist to the "fight of time". My top 5 tracks on this album: Palomino, All She Want Is, I Don't Want Your Love, Too Late Marlene and Do You Believe in Shame. Again another excellent cover album by the artist Hans Arnold. A very important note about you: it's always a pleasure hear you singing and I must say you have a wonderful voice. Thank You again for another excellent video.

  • @andrefranciscodasilva7671
    @andrefranciscodasilva7671 5 месяцев назад

    Like shore driving é a melhor de todas! Que solo!

  • @henriquecruz9381
    @henriquecruz9381 6 месяцев назад

    BIG THING fantastic !! Its in mine top five band albums

  • @markusandersen1880
    @markusandersen1880 Год назад +3

    There was a recent review of Duran Duran and they said they were one of best bands of absorbing the current zeitgeist of music … Big Thing was the most incredible examples of it.
    Plus the single version of IDWYL was a lot better.

  • @freedomrights688
    @freedomrights688 Год назад +2

    You can hear JT singing just,a litle bit part on Yo late marlane

  • @simoncam8852
    @simoncam8852 8 месяцев назад

    il miglior album del DD, fantastico, dalla prima all'ultima

  • @brianscott3541
    @brianscott3541 9 месяцев назад

    Another terrific breakdown/reaction. Check out the Big Thing Tour from Milan performance. It's fantastic. So are you!!!!

  • @johnlopez3996
    @johnlopez3996 Год назад +1

    Here is a bit of trivia for you. In the video for "I Don't Want Your Love" the drummer is David Palmer who played with ABC. He also played drums on John Taylor's solo album Feelings Are Good ...and Other Lies.

  • @leykimayri
    @leykimayri Год назад +1

    ...my obsessive fascination is in your imagination now shake it up!!!!!

  • @cookieface80
    @cookieface80 8 месяцев назад +1

    UNDERRATED

  • @quirkyjezza
    @quirkyjezza 10 месяцев назад

    I fell in love with Duran Duran 5 years ago and got to see them live in Sweden last May! It was a rather small concert and I had standing tickets right at the front near the stage. I was singing my heart out the whole time! Amazing experience to see my favourite band in the flesh!

    • @glitterkitty
      @glitterkitty  10 месяцев назад +1

      that's so cool! Glad you enjoyed the show :)

  • @marcierenee15
    @marcierenee15 4 месяца назад

    Land is probably my favorite DD song. Simply gorgeous- I would guess he wrote it for Yasmin.

  • @JOHNNYSGIRL1960
    @JOHNNYSGIRL1960 8 месяцев назад

    John and Warren for me have always been good together. That instrumental they do together at the end called Lake Shore Driving!

  • @zoso73
    @zoso73 2 месяца назад

    Of their 'lesser known/underappreciated DD albums,' i would put Big Thing and Pop Trash as their two best. "Too Late Marlene" is a wonderful composition. So smooth. "Palomino" sounds like an unlisted track from ARCADIA. Tonight is my first time (on your Reaction) listening to "I Believe." This was not on the US version of the album when i bought it in 1988. The Big Thing tour was the first time I saw them live (outside of Power Station, which was only 40% of them).

  • @fernandobarbosa1636
    @fernandobarbosa1636 Год назад

    The Palomino song was made for you lady. Congratulations

  • @JonesLeFae
    @JonesLeFae 10 месяцев назад

    I just saw them on Monday at Red Rocks in Colorado. It was incredible! It was my 11th time seeing them, but it's been 18 years since the last time! I've been a fan since 1981!

  • @reiscorreiamarcio
    @reiscorreiamarcio Год назад

    It's getting better and better 👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @Chucklea9
    @Chucklea9 Год назад +2

    Hi, another great video. I agree with your comments about Too Late Marlene, a great track but I'm surprised its number 1 on the Spotify download list. For me, the best 3 songs on the album are All She wants Is, Do You Believe In Shame and, of course, the awesome Land. Keep up the good work, Liberty hopefully next.

    • @Bei.Incubi.Omnus.
      @Bei.Incubi.Omnus. Год назад

      Right?! Notorious, Big Thing, Liberty, and The Wedding Album tie together so well!

  • @jaknazryth2488
    @jaknazryth2488 Год назад

    Good God I had forgotten how fantastic this album is! I purchased THE DAY it appeared in my local record store. I wore it out I played it so much. Wish I had a new copy... :(

  • @JOHNNYSGIRL1960
    @JOHNNYSGIRL1960 8 месяцев назад

    Too Late Marlene is popular because the live version is amazing! And jazz fans especially like it!

  • @michaelhubbard5246
    @michaelhubbard5246 Месяц назад

    By "All She Wants Is" we were on Round 2, and I felt like an experienced Pro. LOL

  • @alexenigma5931
    @alexenigma5931 8 месяцев назад

    My second fave from Duran after "Seven and thr Ragged Tiger"

  • @JOHNNYSGIRL1960
    @JOHNNYSGIRL1960 Год назад +1

    Next to Notorious the Big Thing album is my 2nd favorite album.

  • @jonathancooper8579
    @jonathancooper8579 Год назад

    I went to see Duran Duran at a half full NEC in Birmingham, England on Christmas Eve 1988, and they linked up 'Winter Marches On', 'Palomino' and 'Too Late Marlene' into their set-list, and it was truly magical.
    It has to remembered that no one was making albums like 'BIG THING' at that time, and because of this i think it absolutely passed the snooty music critics by in 1988.
    With regards to 'PALOMINO', it has this unique psychedelia atmosphere surrounding it. I'm pretty sure on the original album sleeve, it describes that Warren Cuccurullo was playing 'LIQUID SLOWHAND GUITAR' - a description i love ❤

  • @enbbug1
    @enbbug1 Год назад +1

    I firstly I love your deep dive videos! They are walks down memory lane for me. Secondly, John’s bass on this album is actually great. It’s there, but is subtle on side B. You should try and hear the version of Drug (it’s just a state of mind) that actually came out in the 88 release! The bass is SICK. Also bear in mind that he was playing a Factor bass guitar which was a bit different. This album was a Big Thing to me in high-school in 88, the soundtrack for my teenage drama both heartache and hype! Drug: Please do check out the original version as opposed to the Daniel Abraham mix that you listened to in your deep dive.

    • @glitterkitty
      @glitterkitty  Год назад +1

      Hey Neil. I had a listen to the other version and personally I prefer it!

  • @stevectg2601
    @stevectg2601 Год назад

    I love your videos! I got to see Duran Duran in Austin earlier this month. Great show!

  • @billdermody7982
    @billdermody7982 8 месяцев назад +1

    That's definitely a different mix of Drug than the one on my vintage CD of the album.

  • @edgardomerino3778
    @edgardomerino3778 11 месяцев назад

    This album is awesome , my favorite songs are Big Thing and Land, great video, greetings from Peru

    • @glitterkitty
      @glitterkitty  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you, greetings to you in Peru 😊

    • @edgardomerino3778
      @edgardomerino3778 11 месяцев назад

      @@michaelcruz7704 I Was talking about glitterKitty's video... But it would've be cool if those songs have videos.

  • @JOHNNYSGIRL1960
    @JOHNNYSGIRL1960 11 месяцев назад

    John's bass playing on Nightboat is so amazing live...