Amazing.... a piece of HISTORY, I mean this is real life, not a planned interview on a tv stage, it's like having the possibility to jump back in the past and meet those wonderful and talented musicians when they were simply walking on their way... Duran Duran are one of the best pop band in the history of music.
Im so impressed at how classy, well spoken and intelligent they sounded at such a young age. Well done, and thank you for this ammmmmmazing footage. Thanks for the upload.
The truth about John Taylor is that he is very much a leader in his own right however he is not one who loves to be the center of attention as a frontman would. When John shows interest in something his intense passion drives him and his people skills coupled with enthusiasm help to sell an idea then galvanize those people around him to get things done. John had a very clear idea of the success pathway he set for Duran with it's pinnacle of them headlining Madison Square Garden by 1984 which they did achieve exactly however beyond that he admitted in a 2008 article he hadn't thought it out past at that age. Nick always seemed to have a much longer art driven idea of what he thought Duran should be. Both John and Nick are very eerily similar like true Gemini twins with their love for art, aesthetic beauty, taste in clothes, music, wit, intelligence and image for Duran. However Nick is very cool headed, analytical and displayed quiet confidence within himself without shyness very young whereas John, full of ambition and very clear set ideas, wanted success, achievement and recognition but had a great temper, involved himself heavily into drink and drugs, and very often would second guess his own musical concepts and struggled terribly with the reality the consequence of being center of attention as the top pinup not only within the band but surpassing other celebrities from other musical acts and entertainment genres due to his intense sex appeal, which can be quite hard when one suffers from shyness. Plus his looks by default drew so much attention in of themselve without him even trying. Just imagine the stir he would have caused had he sought attention like a true frontman...the sex appeal I think would have been too much to handle by the public and probably would have killed him. Many years later John would often interview people for his now longtime defunct website Trust The Process one of whom was somgwriter/producer Johnathan Elias who said during the making of the Big Thing album that the biggest difference between John and Nick was that when Nick would produce musical ideas he would run with them. When John would produce his musical ideas which Elias stated were quite plentiful and very good, he would often second guess them only to dismiss and abandon them to start all over again. So John is very much an ideas man. This interview is very misleading. Just because a person talks the least during an interview doesn't prove a lack of ideas and those who talk the most aren't proving they hold all the cards. It's too painful to see someone as beautiful as John Taylor for many of us still to accept he might be more than eye candy. To acknowledge there was a thinking man underneath that exceptionally pretty exterior who demonstrated natural musicianship with great vision, drive, humor, wit, intelligence, writing talent and intense sensitivity seems too unfair. His accomplishments always being questioned.
I agree.. however I do think part of Johns appeal was his lack of desire to be the front man, his shyness and his “not in your face” attitude made him even more attractive. I think had he been cocky and expecting the attention, it would’ve been a turn off to many. Also the individuals as they were really came across as genuine as well which we (their fans, even as young teenagers), could get a good sense of. They were well spoken, all ambitious, really sexually attractive in their own way and so so talented!!! It’s true John was the most popular but they all had devoted fans. It wasn’t all about John. Simon had/has massive sexual energy, the perfect front man. And those lips!! Nick perfected the masculinity in wearing make up in addition to his incredible creative mind, Roger was like the quiet strong super attractive male and Andy, the rocker with gorgeous blue eyes about to combust at any moment. Yes, John was jaw dropping gorgeous but he is deep and such an incredibly strong soul in his sobriety, still ambitious and kind. They are so brilliant and sadly still so underrated. But have some of the most loyal fans any artist has ever had... because we know the truth! ❤️
@@JC-yz1sf I’ve always been more attracted to the guys with quiet self confidence and have never been into front men of bands. Hence, my long running affinity for bass players, John being my first ‘love’. I’m married to a bass player now. All the talent, passion & drive without the flashy need for constant affirmation of the spotlight.
@@MK-Hogan yes!! If only they knew their fans thought about them with such intensity and respect. I hope they do anyway. ❤️ I’m married to a Gemini who is very similar. Crazy ambitious, charismatic, and charming but he does drive me crazy at times lol!
Weird that it wasn't until Ordinary World forced a collective re-analysis of the band's back catalogue that people suddenly realised they were playing kickass music all through the eighties and weren't just "eye candy". They could all play, amazingly. NME dismissing them out of hand because of their popular appeal said more about NME.
I've never seen them give an interview that defines their band's most basic form, background, and purpose as this one does. This is an extraordinary and important piece of history. Credit to those who jumped at the opportunity to create it!
I couldn't agree more with Simon lol! Duran Duran did make fun music. I find it very fun listening to them, he's so right, but I also love his songwriting. He definitely put a lot of thought in his ways with words.
+Sydney O'Bier Fun and quality! I think Simon and the rest of the band made some great music and after watching a recent live performance of theirs, they are still in top form. I myself, am not a natural lyricist, but I'd love to work with someone who is (as long as they have the singing voice to boot of course! lol)
historic. And amazing to see how young they were but they had such a clear, defined vision of who they were and what they wanted to do with the band. Don't let the clothes and the hair fool you. They were sharp as tacks. Note how knowledgeable they were on their industry already.
That's true, but unfortunately his big idea for breaking in America was to appeal to the teenyboppers. It worked - they became the biggest band in the WORLD by packing arenas full of screaming teenage girls - but it doomed them because once the teenyboppers grew out of liking their music, there wasn't any audience left. Adults thought they were a bubblegum band for pre-teen girls and the pre-teen girls had moved on to New Kids on the Block, etc. Even now when people talk about the big serious rock acts of the 1980s they talk about U2 and Culture Club and Spandau Ballet. If they mention Duran Duran at all it's as a video band. They still aren't considered a 'serious' adult band. That's a shame because they made some really great music before hitting it big in America.
I can't get over the brummie accent jt and nicks fast foward 35 years and there you have it .One thing is how focused and determined that they are at such a young age amazing guys love them loads .le bon girl 71 xx
Simon trying to pose a 'Johnny Rotten' attitude is kind of adorable! Later he dropped that bit and started being his own sweet silly self and it was SO much better! When you're young you think you should be someone else who is impressive rather than being yourself when being your authentic self and letting yourself shine is always better.
John Taylor talks about being very shy. I never saw it until this. He barely spoke. Most modern band interviews he definitely does more talking. So I say all of this to say John Taylor found his voice. The others have not changed.
This is so cool!!!Nick,John and Roger's Brum accents were still so thick still.Andy's Geordie accent so thick .They were some young puppies!This is fantastic!!
It’s a shame. They lost themselves for a while in the making of Red Carpet Massacre, and I think Andy just wasn’t up for that nonsense I think he made the right call. It was worse than Pop Trash and worse than Liberty. Surprising reAlly that they bounced back with some great albums. They don’t need to be anyone than Duran Duran to be relevant and I think they figured that out. Wish we had Andy back though or Warren.
The way Andy played/plays guitar in Duran Duran was intregal in there sound. He didn't have to restrain himself so much but he did cause he knew he had a talented funk style bass player, keyboards, saxophone and singing going on. Later on when Thunder came out we'd see that he could indeed crank up the gain and rock. Same with the Power Station. Insanely underrated Andy, lol.
Bottom line: their music was great yesterday as well as today and after about 34 years in the biz with hits they banged out, who can hate them, certainly not me! DURAN DURAN FOREVER!!!
Best part 2:19 to 3:47. "It's getting really boring, people have to go to concerts and suffer (in reference to political bands). Smart and focused young men. They earned their success.
Although, here's Simon in concert pointing out ineffectual democracy with respect to the invasion of Iraq ;) ruclips.net/video/u2hGxKxVALg/видео.html #freeassange
Yeah, but Simon has changed since then. Because in the early 2000s he started talking bad about our President. If you read the book Andy Taylor wrote, he talks all about it and how upset he, Roger and Nick were about it. Bcs Simon didnt tell any of them that he was going to talk bad abt President Bush. And he shdnt have done that bcs it made the rest of the band look bad bcs they didnt feel the same way as Simon.
I am stunned. To see them before their labor catapulted them into an iconic status. This is a true titanium diamond piece of Duran Duran History jewel. Much like Simon's poetry/lyrics book: a holy grail! THANK YOUUUUUU
So cool. I'm reading John Taylor's new Biography right now and seeing this clip fits so well with his story of how they were getting started. Thanks for posting this clip, it's so interesting to see them in this interview!
Simon LeBon looked great with dark hair. I like any video these guys are in. Congrats on your new tour and upcoming album!! Lots of love from New York!
Yeah, I remember discovering them in 1982 and then uncovering photos of them from this era - always thought Simon had the coolest look with the dark hair.
Clearly, since Day 1 they had ambition, goals, an actual plan and loads of combined talent... they continue to execute their vision and perfect their craft to this day. It's no wonder they are inducted into the RRHOF !
This is fantastic ! never seen this before from a DD fan of 40 years . Andys geordie accent really cuts through at times .. this old archive stuff is so precious and rare these days as people forget you couldnt just pull your phone out of your pocket and shoot . Little did this interviewer know what incredible footage he had taken.. Thank you for who ever posted it
That's an incredible video - I spent time in the Rum Runner when it was the last nightclub along that road (don't even remember it being called Broad Street) you went down a little alley and into this glamourous club but for all the mirrors and palm trees I was most impressed that at midnight you could still buy chilli con carne! Oh how sophisticated we thought we were. Brum was a strange mix in those days - a big working class city but town felt quite small and people drank in a few regular places - The Crown for punks, the bier Keller, Sam Wellers (early licence - 5.30 on a Friday) and Kalaiedescope downstairs, Snobs, Edwards, Peppermint Place, Faces International to name a few - then the night service bus home or some strange estate if you pulled a girl and got her bus home - always seeming to have to find your way home on a winter morning. I'm sure for some, Birmingham was a stepping stone to London stardom, but for many of us it was 4 hours of pretending we were the bright young things until the factory whistles called us to Monday morning's reality. Still the best days ever though ✊
most people dont know that john is the brain and driving force in dd but he was painfully shy back then he preferred to directing the band behind the scenes. john is the director of dd and simon is the "actor" until the record company decided to make john as the band's icon and sell him more than the other members in the band since EMI thought john is the best looking one in the band hence the best marketable, john became a superstar and being in a limelight most of the time as the record company deliberately used john and his magnificent good looks to promote and sell the band. His image as a pretty pin up boy was deliberately planned by the record company and because of that people often overlook his talent and his major role in duran, and somehow think john is nothing but an eye candy
I don’t think that’s necessarily true about EMI using John. Unless you have some first hand info from a label exec directly. Yes he was incredibly attractive but John, Simon and Nick always were extremely popular. Roger and Andy next. John and Nick were both extremity driven. They both were the ones who pushed and had high aspirations. I think it wasn’t long before all five were equally able to be interviewed and show how determined they were for success. Yes John was painfully shy at the beginning but he wasn’t the only one responsible for their success.
@@JC-yz1sf Andy Taylor wrote in his book: EMI deliberately made John a pin up boy to sell and promote the band. EMI explained, “We are going to promote John first because he is the most photogenic." The record company had planned it that way and had pushed John into doing lots of interviews with Smash Hits, but they didn’t realize just quite how big it would become. John, in particular, was still being heavily pushed by the record company as a single man who made an ideal teenage pinup. The record company had deliberately pushed him into the spotlight because of his looks, and I think all the wild partying was his way of letting off steam. He was starting to get a staggering amount of female attention, much more than the rest of us. It was John who often found himself with the most girls on his arm, sometimes with outrageous consequences. John was very popular, and he just bounced in and out of girlfriends every few weeks. John Taylor said in an interview, When EMI saw the 5 polaroids of the band, EMI thought John the best looking one in the band hence the best marketable. John says in his book, EMI send the band's pictures to some of teen magazines, like smash hit and jackie, and the editor of jackie herself that chose John to be on the cover of their magazine. Even if you don't believe me, there are many proofs out there that can verify that. Every 80's generation knew John was a big icon and superstar in the 80's. His face was the staple of the magazines. He was the most popular and favourite member in duran. It's confirmed by all his band mates. All of the member of duran say, John got the most fans, the most girls, the loudest scream from the fans, and getting a staggering amount of female attention much more than the rest of the band. John appeared in magazines, TV shows, and interviews alot more than the rest of the band and became the spokesperson for the group. It was always John who won the magazine's polls and he was titled as the most beautiful man, most fanciable man, best looking man, most desirable human being, and best bass player for several years in a row.
Of course John wasn't the only one responsible for their success but John is the brain and the architect of duran who formed the band, created the whole concept of the band, planning out, and determined to make Duran successful on a global scale, but ignorant people often disregard him and get the wrong idea of him just because he's a pretty boy. It was John who started the band with his friend David Twist. Then John formed duran with Stephen Duffy when John met him at the art college an asked Nick to join. John also the one who suggested Nick to get hold of a synthesizer and make that his instrument, because nick couldnt play any instrument at all so it's easier to use synthesizer than to teach nick how to play musical instrument such as guitar or piano. Nick’s mom, Sylvia, made a £200 purchase of the first Wasp synthesizer to arrive in Birmingham, at Woodroffe’s music store. John may be shy back then, but it doesn't mean he can't speak up. He didn't talk much in this interview because Nick was always interrupting and didn't give John a chance to talk. You can see very clearly in this video that Nick sort of ran John over when John started to talk. Nonetheless, John, in fact, is the brain and director of duran who's directing the band and comes up with the ideas that made duran achieve a massive success. The James Bond theme, the concept of their albums and the band's sound and look, all of it are John's creation. He makes the album cover, posters and their music. All his bandmates, including Robert Palmer and Tony Thompson, said John is their ideas man who makes the concept of the band and their music. He's the key to their sound. Duran's songs are all bass driven and all of their hits like rio, girls on film, wild boys, planet earth, a view to a kill and even their latest songs are marked by John's basslines and that's what draw people to Duran.
One-piece Fortest yes, I remember all of this. I was a fan when they came on the scene in 1982 on MTV. I didn’t read Andy’s book so I don’t doubt that happened with John being pushed as a pin up. I remember John in his book or in an interview him saying they were inadvertently pushed as pin ups. Then it just took off. But in the US whether it was intentional or not there were just as many pics, centerfolds and interviews with Nick and Simon as John.
@@JC-yz1sf I’m not saying that the other members of Duran didn’t appear in magazines but statistically John featured on magazines cover and interviews a lot more than other members of Duran. John was notorious as a pin up boy whose photos were pinned on the bedroom walls of thousands of teenagers. Smash Hits 1982 edition with John on the cover in a swimming pool was the biggest selling issue. John always won a lot of best looking contests or polls. John Taylor was dubbed by people's poll as the most fanciable person for several years in a row and the second most wonderful human being alive (behind Bob Geldof).
This is a archival gem! Great instincts on the part of the crew for stopping to check out the scene and good sports of the band mates for giving of their time.
Nick always seems to talk the most eloquently with that cool accent, but I'm gathering more how John seems pretty key in getting things started..but hes said then all there is to do is sit in the bar while the other guys finish after the bass is laid down...and sounds like he had a long time party life til rehab..but I did see them in Vegas..good show..
John spoke at the end of the video, but the video was cut as he was about to talk. What a shame they didn't give John a chance to talk. He is after all the mastermind of duran.
pretty cool to still have this vid, not too long before they were becoming 1 of the most popular groups or bands of the '80's & beyond: can tell Nick Rhodes & sum of the others had a vision for what they wanted to do
Fantastic.....can't believe how strong Nick's Brummie accent is....! :-)......loved JTs comment about being an escapism, as that is always how i have felt about the band !!!!
Watching this in 2018 with Duran Duran on the verge of their 40th anniversary, they knew what they wanted to do, how to achieve it and more importantly sustain it. Genuine legendary iconic band, here's to the future and the next album! 👏
Finding this now....WOW......thank you *dabatube* for sharing this precious gem. Duran Duran ARE fun.....that kind of interview would not even be possible a year or two later on that street......lol.
This looks like Park Crescent off Marylebone Road, London. Even as a bloke, I really enjoyed their music back in the day. They were masters at blending catchy and dreamy tunes to equally dreamy visuals on video. That's why they stood out. 'Rio' is the perfect example. I'm sure their good looks played a role in their popularity. It was probably one of the last times they could walk the streets in England without being mobbed by girls. I wonder if they had any idea in this interview how big they would soon become. MASSIVE infact. They even helped define a music genre! Those were the days.
I find this vid a few years ago and I love it, a piece of history and insight on the early years of Duran Duran, knowing where they stood and what their goals were at the time is really amazing and to see a video of them before they got big is also amazing!
i TRULY THINK they were no puppets, no bores. AND I TRULY THINK no matter what happened after RIO ,. every time i play the B side of their debut I am amazed. The A side too but the B side stands strong, undated, dark, and bloody well produced too.... YOU DO THAT AND NO MATTER WHAT COMES LATER , you are sorted
What baby faces, I will and always remain a Duranie......like it or not :) This (one of apparently) first interviews really shows their naivety. Which is adorable, John Taylor or the rest, had no idea how much attention they would be getting, or stardom. Careful what you wish for...... but I will take JT or Simon anyday..... LOL!!!!!
Wow. This is an absolute awesome piece of footage. This was definately about January/February 1981. When their second single (Careless Memories) came out in May 81 Nick Rhodes had black hair in the video. That's the first time I've ever heard Andy Taylor speak.
Very self-aware and sensible band from the beginning itself. It kind of makes sense what they are saying regarding major labels in comparison to the independent or smaller labels and it is totally against the approach that say bands like The Cure and Depeche Mode took (who were successful on a long term basis by going the independent route). Duran Duran did get what they were aiming for but the period between 1986-2000 was really a bit of a mess and it was only around 2004 till now, that they solidified their position as a band that got their critical acclaim. Thank you so much for sharing this interview with the now legendary Duran Duran! It is indeed a treasure trove. Kudos to you for that.
Rick Scicluna MTV really built them up from 1981-1988 they were definitely video mainstream I miss the 80s black Conservative old school lover signing off
I wonder about the conversation they had after this - did they think they had a good interview? Did they learn “what not to say”? Did Andy whack Nick on the back of his head for being so cocky? As their popularity grew, perhaps they reflected on this interview, armed with a little insight about how to give “the right answers”, ultimately contributing to their incredible success. For me, this type of clip is why RUclips exists. Thank you for this amazing time capsule.
I love their attitude and it doesn't surprise me as to why me and my twin were drawn to them in 1981. When we met them in 2010, they were still unique, had a contious vision and were very chatty... Especially Simon! Couldn't help but notice how Nick's voice has developed over the years, taking out the Brummie accent, lol. Simon is from Bushey Herts, so his accent didn't need the change! Still going strong as Duranies, looking forward to their next tour, this should be soon with a new album... 😊⭐
Fantastic! These guys certainly knew what they wanted and how to get it. Their confidence was overflowing. They also all agreed that their look was important to promoting the band and that helped pushed them forward.
I think Roger preferred being in the background and not being noticed too much. Kind of like Ringo Starr... but Ringo is living well these days as well as Roger.
Wow. What a great video. This guy had no idea he had one of the greatest bands ever here... Awesome...BTW, DD, bring back Andy, no matter how much Nick hates him...
I think 'hate' is a strong word. They never were close, they are VERY different people. It's terribly sad they couldn't figure out how to get along and respect each others differences and appreciate their talents and contributions. I love them both dearly.
I don't know who he was closer too. I do wish they all could have figured things out and continued on together. You should read his book, if you haven't already.
Too cool! Early Duran Duran is classic.. They set the standards for the new romantic bands.. Would love to see an interview when they had Duffy on lead.. Thanks for sharing..
This is an instant classic 9 minute interview. The vision, what they wanted to do and accomplish and being different than other bands. I believe that is why most critics dogged them. Their style is very unique and no one can copy them. They made music for the people and that's all that mattered because people like the millions and millions of duran duran fans like myself buys their music, not critics. And now you even have young people born in the late 80's and in the 90's becoming duranies.
Andy Taylor cracks me up! I love Dom, but am a die-hard Duranie and miss him being in the band. Hilarious that 30 years on, he and John would both go on to write books confirming that his pants started to burst aflame when he said what he said at 7:17!
amazing!!! look at them!!!! they hven't changed their speech in all these years, that's coherence. and we love them because of that and the fun and enterainment we get from them. true true
This is just great but imo it's Nick who can at times be the biggest driving force. John once asked the band to just do a Greatest hits tour and Nick said 'no way'. I think they are a collective rather than having one driving force. BTW JT is and always will be my number one, but facts are facts. John is hugely talented as are all the have their own talents and I love the fact that there is no one leader. They all play their parts and do them well. DURAN 4 EVA ... LOVE TO ALL FROM A FELLOW DURANIE ❤ XXXXX
So glad that so many of you have appreciated this -- I was blown away when I saw it myself and am so happy that others could appreciate it as well.
Simply amazing to see this, just WOW! Thank you SO much! I’ve been a Duran fanatic since 1981. This is GOLD! ❤
Amazing.... a piece of HISTORY, I mean this is real life, not a planned interview on a tv stage, it's like having the possibility to jump back in the past and meet those wonderful and talented musicians when they were simply walking on their way... Duran Duran are one of the best pop band in the history of music.
Absolutely ! And they are still very creative and at the top of their game ! Best band of all time.
Im so impressed at how classy, well spoken and intelligent they sounded at such a young age. Well done, and thank you for this ammmmmmazing footage. Thanks for the upload.
torilee27 how old were they there?
@@bigstunna2049 Nick was 19, John and Roger around 21, Andy 20 and Simon was around 22.
More people were well spoken and classy at the time, and young people had a better education, too.
@@Bellasie1 true
Dont sound intelligent tho. Pretty dumb answers.
Oh such cute babies!! JT so sweet and shy, but already gorgeous
This was so amazing to watch!!,
They had a clear vision of what they wanted to be.
They did this on their own.
Iconic band.
Grande duran duran
Exactly!
The truth about John Taylor is that he is very much a leader in his own right however he is not one who loves to be the center of attention as a frontman would. When John shows interest in something his intense passion drives him and his people skills coupled with enthusiasm help to sell an idea then galvanize those people around him to get things done. John had a very clear idea of the success pathway he set for Duran with it's pinnacle of them headlining Madison Square Garden by 1984 which they did achieve exactly however beyond that he admitted in a 2008 article he hadn't thought it out past at that age. Nick always seemed to have a much longer art driven idea of what he thought Duran should be. Both John and Nick are very eerily similar like true Gemini twins with their love for art, aesthetic beauty, taste in clothes, music, wit, intelligence and image for Duran. However Nick is very cool headed, analytical and displayed quiet confidence within himself without shyness very young whereas John, full of ambition and very clear set ideas, wanted success, achievement and recognition but had a great temper, involved himself heavily into drink and drugs, and very often would second guess his own musical concepts and struggled terribly with the reality the consequence of being center of attention as the top pinup not only within the band but surpassing other celebrities from other musical acts and entertainment genres due to his intense sex appeal, which can be quite hard when one suffers from shyness. Plus his looks by default drew so much attention in of themselve without him even trying. Just imagine the stir he would have caused had he sought attention like a true frontman...the sex appeal I think would have been too much to handle by the public and probably would have killed him. Many years later John would often interview people for his now longtime defunct website Trust The Process one of whom was somgwriter/producer Johnathan Elias who said during the making of the Big Thing album that the biggest difference between John and Nick was that when Nick would produce musical ideas he would run with them. When John would produce his musical ideas which Elias stated were quite plentiful and very good, he would often second guess them only to dismiss and abandon them to start all over again. So John is very much an ideas man. This interview is very misleading. Just because a person talks the least during an interview doesn't prove a lack of ideas and those who talk the most aren't proving they hold all the cards. It's too painful to see someone as beautiful as John Taylor for many of us still to accept he might be more than eye candy. To acknowledge there was a thinking man underneath that exceptionally pretty exterior who demonstrated natural musicianship with great vision, drive, humor, wit, intelligence, writing talent and intense sensitivity seems too unfair. His accomplishments always being questioned.
Great insight ! Best comment about JT I've read in a very long time. Kudos!
I agree.. however I do think part of Johns appeal was his lack of desire to be the front man, his shyness and his “not in your face” attitude made him even more attractive. I think had he been cocky and expecting the attention, it would’ve been a turn off to many. Also the individuals as they were really came across as genuine as well which we (their fans, even as young teenagers), could get a good sense of. They were well spoken, all ambitious, really sexually attractive in their own way and so so talented!!! It’s true John was the most popular but they all had devoted fans. It wasn’t all about John. Simon had/has massive sexual energy, the perfect front man. And those lips!! Nick perfected the masculinity in wearing make up in addition to his incredible creative mind, Roger was like the quiet strong super attractive male and Andy, the rocker with gorgeous blue eyes about to combust at any moment. Yes, John was jaw dropping gorgeous but he is deep and such an incredibly strong soul in his sobriety, still ambitious and kind. They are so brilliant and sadly still so underrated. But have some of the most loyal fans any artist has ever had... because we know the truth! ❤️
@@JC-yz1sf I’ve always been more attracted to the guys with quiet self confidence and have never been into front men of bands. Hence, my long running affinity for bass players, John being my first ‘love’. I’m married to a bass player now. All the talent, passion & drive without the flashy need for constant affirmation of the spotlight.
@@MK-Hogan yes!! If only they knew their fans thought about them with such intensity and respect. I hope they do anyway. ❤️ I’m married to a Gemini who is very similar. Crazy ambitious, charismatic, and charming but he does drive me crazy at times lol!
Weird that it wasn't until Ordinary World forced a collective re-analysis of the band's back catalogue that people suddenly realised they were playing kickass music all through the eighties and weren't just "eye candy". They could all play, amazingly. NME dismissing them out of hand because of their popular appeal said more about NME.
Priceless...they were so young, green...and a little bit arrogant, but in a delightful way. I love how this is so raw and candid. It's gold.
Nick Rhodes's thick Brummy accent I like it
I've never seen them give an interview that defines their band's most basic form, background, and purpose as this one does. This is an extraordinary and important piece of history. Credit to those who jumped at the opportunity to create it!
I couldn't agree more with Simon lol! Duran Duran did make fun music. I find it very fun listening to them, he's so right, but I also love his songwriting. He definitely put a lot of thought in his ways with words.
+Sydney O'Bier Fun and quality!
I think Simon and the rest of the band made some great music and after watching a recent live performance of theirs, they are still in top form.
I myself, am not a natural lyricist, but I'd love to work with someone who is (as long as they have the singing voice to boot of course! lol)
historic. And amazing to see how young they were but they had such a clear, defined vision of who they were and what they wanted to do with the band. Don't let the clothes and the hair fool you. They were sharp as tacks. Note how knowledgeable they were on their industry already.
OOOOOOOHHHHH!
DELECTABLE NICK RHODES, and LOOK at that LIMAHL hairstyle!!!
THANK YOU for UPLOADING THIS!
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At 19, Nick was already so clear of the direction and ethos of the band. Thanks for posting, such a great interview!
That's true, but unfortunately his big idea for breaking in America was to appeal to the teenyboppers. It worked - they became the biggest band in the WORLD by packing arenas full of screaming teenage girls - but it doomed them because once the teenyboppers grew out of liking their music, there wasn't any audience left. Adults thought they were a bubblegum band for pre-teen girls and the pre-teen girls had moved on to New Kids on the Block, etc. Even now when people talk about the big serious rock acts of the 1980s they talk about U2 and Culture Club and Spandau Ballet. If they mention Duran Duran at all it's as a video band. They still aren't considered a 'serious' adult band. That's a shame because they made some really great music before hitting it big in America.
...and then - 45 years!!! ... Bravo! Respect! ... 1978. - 2024. .... !!! ...
Wow...u can see just how self-assured they were of the band's musical identity, aesthetic and goals from the very beginning. Thanks for posting.
I can't get over the brummie accent jt and nicks fast foward 35 years and there you have it .One thing is how focused and determined that they are at such a young age amazing guys love them loads .le bon girl 71 xx
Simon trying to pose a 'Johnny Rotten' attitude is kind of adorable! Later he dropped that bit and started being his own sweet silly self and it was SO much better! When you're young you think you should be someone else who is impressive rather than being yourself when being your authentic self and letting yourself shine is always better.
Wow. Their personalities haven't changed at all. Such stunning self-belief. It's really taken them far. Thanks for posting!
John Taylor talks about being very shy. I never saw it until this. He barely spoke. Most modern band interviews he definitely does more talking. So I say all of this to say John Taylor found his voice. The others have not changed.
Actually John wanted to talk but Nick always interrupted him and didn't give him a chance to talk. And the video was cut as John spoke at the end.
Yeah and Roger nevet spoke at all😄
He does, from 6:54 to 7:03… not much, but he spoke 😅
This is so cool!!!Nick,John and Roger's Brum accents were still
so thick still.Andy's Geordie accent so thick .They were some young puppies!This is fantastic!!
Awesome!!!!!! Five babies, barely out of their teens but one can SENSE their determination even at THAT stage of their off and coming career.
while i watch this i badly miss andy in DD!! he was so important and his contribution especially on the first record was massive.
Mike H. I am with you... so many of us miss Andy. He was such as huge integral part of that DD edgy sound.
They were complete with Andy Taylor
Andy Taylor was their secret weapon. I miss him very much. I hope he is happy.
It’s a shame. They lost themselves for a while in the making of Red Carpet Massacre, and I think Andy just wasn’t up for that nonsense I think he made the right call. It was worse than Pop Trash and worse than Liberty. Surprising reAlly that they bounced back with some great albums. They don’t need to be anyone than Duran Duran to be relevant and I think they figured that out. Wish we had Andy back though or Warren.
The way Andy played/plays guitar in Duran Duran was intregal in there sound. He didn't have to restrain himself so much but he did cause he knew he had a talented funk style bass player, keyboards, saxophone and singing going on. Later on when Thunder came out we'd see that he could indeed crank up the gain and rock. Same with the Power Station. Insanely underrated Andy, lol.
Glad Andy was so outspoken and promoting the band.
Bottom line: their music was great yesterday as well as today and after about 34 years in the biz with hits they banged out, who can hate them, certainly not me! DURAN DURAN FOREVER!!!
Darren Binion they were in their late teens/ early 20s at this time and amazingly proficient on what their music was going to be. Great video.
Duran Duran Forever!!!!
Priceless! Love Nick's natural brummie accent!
Beautiful! A piece of DD history here!
WOW. The pure confidence that often accompanies the most successful people. Love to see it. This is amazing.
WOW, they were so young! And to think, little did they know how successful they were going to be, and the many fans they were going to gain.
And that in 2023 they would be on a tour at arenas!
Nick's accent is hilarious!!
No it’s not hilarious he’s a Brummie
@PENNY BOULTON YEP! Hilarious 😂
Wow thanks for having posted this great documentary!! Funny when Andy says that they don't drink or takes drugs,everybody laughs.
Best part 2:19 to 3:47. "It's getting really boring, people have to go to concerts and suffer (in reference to political bands). Smart and focused young men. They earned their success.
I have a feeling he was referencing U2, lol, go to concerts and suffer.
Although, here's Simon in concert pointing out ineffectual democracy with respect to the invasion of Iraq ;)
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@@captaingish u2 wasn't big at that point, were they?
@@captaingish U2 had barely put out their homoerotic Boy at this time
Yeah, but Simon has changed since then. Because in the early 2000s he started talking bad about our President. If you read the book Andy Taylor wrote, he talks all about it and how upset he, Roger and Nick were about it. Bcs Simon didnt tell any of them that he was going to talk bad abt President Bush. And he shdnt have done that bcs it made the rest of the band look bad bcs they didnt feel the same way as Simon.
I am stunned. To see them before their labor catapulted them into an iconic status. This is a true titanium diamond piece of Duran Duran History jewel. Much like Simon's poetry/lyrics book: a holy grail! THANK YOUUUUUU
So cool. I'm reading John Taylor's new Biography right now and seeing this clip fits so well with his story of how they were getting started. Thanks for posting this clip, it's so interesting to see them in this interview!
Simon LeBon looked great with dark hair. I like any video these guys are in. Congrats on your new tour and upcoming album!! Lots of love from New York!
Yeah, I remember discovering them in 1982 and then uncovering photos of them from this era - always thought Simon had the coolest look with the dark hair.
Lot's of love to them from Toronto 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
That’s Simons natural hair colour
WOW - fascinating! What a gem of a video. Love Nick - "to say we sound like any other band would be rubbish." He's always been so well spoken.
Clearly, since Day 1 they had ambition, goals, an actual plan and loads of combined talent... they continue to execute their vision and perfect their craft to this day. It's no wonder they are inducted into the RRHOF !
This is fantastic ! never seen this before from a DD fan of 40 years . Andys geordie accent really cuts through at times .. this old archive stuff is so precious and rare these days as people forget you couldnt just pull your phone out of your pocket and shoot . Little did this interviewer know what incredible footage he had taken.. Thank you for who ever posted it
That's an incredible video - I spent time in the Rum Runner when it was the last nightclub along that road (don't even remember it being called Broad Street) you went down a little alley and into this glamourous club but for all the mirrors and palm trees I was most impressed that at midnight you could still buy chilli con carne! Oh how sophisticated we thought we were. Brum was a strange mix in those days - a big working class city but town felt quite small and people drank in a few regular places - The Crown for punks, the bier Keller, Sam Wellers (early licence - 5.30 on a Friday) and Kalaiedescope downstairs, Snobs, Edwards, Peppermint Place, Faces International to name a few - then the night service bus home or some strange estate if you pulled a girl and got her bus home - always seeming to have to find your way home on a winter morning. I'm sure for some, Birmingham was a stepping stone to London stardom, but for many of us it was 4 hours of pretending we were the bright young things until the factory whistles called us to Monday morning's reality. Still the best days ever though ✊
Wow, great story, thanks!
I have a piece of that Rum Runner mirrored wall, pulled out of the wreckage after it got knocked down.
and a year later the rio album was born.......greatest album of all time!
Amazed how well they were able to do this interview,since they were so young,remember Nickis 19here.
Yep
Simon 23
Roger and John 21
Andy 20
Nick 19.
Holy crap Roger and John were around my age during this time.
Nick must have been annnoying little shit being the youngest and assuming the role of frontman and spokesperson
Roger and John were also both Taylors in Birmingham. Andy is Taylor as well, but unlike his fellow Taylors, he is not a Brummie.
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this is incredible footage. They all look amazing but Roger is adorable and quiet as always :3
Fascinating to see so much direction and commitment in the band even way back then - Nick as stylish beautiful as ever amazing footage🐈⬛xxxx
most people dont know that john is the brain and driving force in dd but he was painfully shy back then he preferred to directing the band behind the scenes. john is the director of dd and simon is the "actor" until the record company decided to make john as the band's icon and sell him more than the other members in the band since EMI thought john is the best looking one in the band hence the best marketable, john became a superstar and being in a limelight most of the time as the record company deliberately used john and his magnificent good looks to promote and sell the band. His image as a pretty pin up boy was deliberately planned by the record company and because of that people often overlook his talent and his major role in duran, and somehow think john is nothing but an eye candy
I don’t think that’s necessarily true about EMI using John. Unless you have some first hand info from a label exec directly. Yes he was incredibly attractive but John, Simon and Nick always were extremely popular. Roger and Andy next. John and Nick were both extremity driven. They both were the ones who pushed and had high aspirations. I think it wasn’t long before all five were equally able to be interviewed and show how determined they were for success. Yes John was painfully shy at the beginning but he wasn’t the only one responsible for their success.
@@JC-yz1sf Andy Taylor wrote in his book: EMI deliberately made John a pin up boy to sell and promote the band. EMI explained, “We are going to promote John first because he is the most photogenic." The record company had planned it that way and had pushed John into doing lots of interviews with Smash Hits, but they didn’t realize just quite how big it would become. John, in particular, was still being heavily pushed by the record company as a single man who made an ideal teenage pinup. The record company had deliberately pushed him into the spotlight because of his looks, and I think all the wild partying was his way of letting off steam. He was starting to get a staggering amount of female attention, much more than the rest of us. It was John who often found himself with the most girls on his arm, sometimes with outrageous consequences. John was very popular, and he just bounced in and out of girlfriends every few weeks.
John Taylor said in an interview, When EMI saw the 5 polaroids of the band, EMI thought John the best looking one in the band hence the best marketable. John says in his book, EMI send the band's pictures to some of teen magazines, like smash hit and jackie, and the editor of jackie herself that chose John to be on the cover of their magazine. Even if you don't believe me, there are many proofs out there that can verify that. Every 80's generation knew John was a big icon and superstar in the 80's. His face was the staple of the magazines. He was the most popular and favourite member in duran. It's confirmed by all his band mates. All of the member of duran say, John got the most fans, the most girls, the loudest scream from the fans, and getting a staggering amount of female attention much more than the rest of the band. John appeared in magazines, TV shows, and interviews alot more than the rest of the band and became the spokesperson for the group. It was always John who won the magazine's polls and he was titled as the most beautiful man, most fanciable man, best looking man, most desirable human being, and best bass player for several years in a row.
Of course John wasn't the only one responsible for their success but John is the brain and the architect of duran who formed the band, created the whole concept of the band, planning out, and determined to make Duran successful on a global scale, but ignorant people often disregard him and get the wrong idea of him just because he's a pretty boy. It was John who started the band with his friend David Twist. Then John formed duran with Stephen Duffy when John met him at the art college an asked Nick to join. John also the one who suggested Nick to get hold of a synthesizer and make that his instrument, because nick couldnt play any instrument at all so it's easier to use synthesizer than to teach nick how to play musical instrument such as guitar or piano. Nick’s mom, Sylvia, made a £200 purchase of the first Wasp synthesizer to arrive in Birmingham, at Woodroffe’s music store. John may be shy back then, but it doesn't mean he can't speak up. He didn't talk much in this interview because Nick was always interrupting and didn't give John a chance to talk. You can see very clearly in this video that Nick sort of ran John over when John started to talk. Nonetheless, John, in fact, is the brain and director of duran who's directing the band and comes up with the ideas that made duran achieve a massive success. The James Bond theme, the concept of their albums and the band's sound and look, all of it are John's creation. He makes the album cover, posters and their music. All his bandmates, including Robert Palmer and Tony Thompson, said John is their ideas man who makes the concept of the band and their music. He's the key to their sound. Duran's songs are all bass driven and all of their hits like rio, girls on film, wild boys, planet earth, a view to a kill and even their latest songs are marked by John's basslines and that's what draw people to Duran.
One-piece Fortest yes, I remember all of this. I was a fan when they came on the scene in 1982 on MTV. I didn’t read Andy’s book so I don’t doubt that happened with John being pushed as a pin up. I remember John in his book or in an interview him saying they were inadvertently pushed as pin ups. Then it just took off. But in the US whether it was intentional or not there were just as many pics, centerfolds and interviews with Nick and Simon as John.
@@JC-yz1sf I’m not saying that the other members of Duran didn’t appear in magazines but statistically John featured on magazines cover and interviews a lot more than other members of Duran. John was notorious as a pin up boy whose photos were pinned on the bedroom walls of thousands of teenagers. Smash Hits 1982 edition with John on the cover in a swimming pool was the biggest selling issue. John always won a lot of best looking contests or polls. John Taylor was dubbed by people's poll as the most fanciable person for several years in a row and the second most wonderful human being alive (behind Bob Geldof).
3 Taylors all dragging on their cigarettes !!
Thank you so much for this! Blows my mind, such a historic piece of footage for DD! 👍❤️
This is a archival gem! Great instincts on the part of the crew for stopping to check out the scene and good sports of the band mates for giving of their time.
WOW, they were/still are just nice decent well mannered guys
Thank god for the internet
Having lived near Birmingham and moved away a few months ago, it's so lovely to hear the accent again! Thanks for posting. Rock on Duran Duran 🎶🎶🎶
Poor John, couldn't get a word in edgewise. The one time he started to and Nick just sorta ran over him and the interviewer turned the mic to Nick.
Nick looked cute❤️
Nick always seems to talk the most eloquently with that cool accent, but I'm gathering more how John seems pretty key in getting things started..but hes said then all there is to do is sit in the bar while the other guys finish after the bass is laid down...and sounds like he had a long time party life til rehab..but I did see them in Vegas..good show..
John spoke at the end of the video, but the video was cut as he was about to talk. What a shame they didn't give John a chance to talk. He is after all the mastermind of duran.
@@instantkarma4u701 Both Nick and John were the masterminds of DD👍Wasn't only John🤗
Well, maybe John was not determined enough or had the nerve to speak up and get the cameraman's attention😖
pretty cool to still have this vid, not too long before they were becoming 1 of the most popular groups or bands of the '80's & beyond: can tell Nick Rhodes & sum of the others had a vision for what they wanted to do
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Fantastic.....can't believe how strong Nick's Brummie accent is....! :-)......loved JTs comment about being an escapism, as that is always how i have felt about the band !!!!
It looks like Nick is talking into the barrel of a gun. They sure had a plan and have stuck to it for 30 years. Talent and self-confidence
Watching this in 2018 with Duran Duran on the verge of their 40th anniversary, they knew what they wanted to do, how to achieve it and more importantly sustain it. Genuine legendary iconic band, here's to the future and the next album! 👏
Finding this now....WOW......thank you *dabatube* for sharing this precious gem. Duran Duran ARE fun.....that kind of interview would not even be possible a year or two later on that street......lol.
This looks like Park Crescent off Marylebone Road, London.
Even as a bloke, I really enjoyed their music back in the day. They were masters at blending catchy and dreamy tunes to equally dreamy visuals on video. That's why they stood out. 'Rio' is the perfect example.
I'm sure their good looks played a role in their popularity. It was probably one of the last times they could walk the streets in England without being mobbed by girls.
I wonder if they had any idea in this interview how big they would soon become. MASSIVE infact. They even helped define a music genre!
Those were the days.
John said he had no idea they would become teen idols. They were just wanting to play music and perform!
Well said!
You could see the unity in their attitudes right off the bat!
I see why they are still around and successful !Amazing share,
Here you can really hear the Birmingham in Nicks voice...
Thev have come so far since this interview, so glad they're still a band, amazing ..
Lovely. So focused and bright. My sweet boys! I was 12 at the time and still in love to this day.
I find this vid a few years ago and I love it, a piece of history and insight on the early years of Duran Duran, knowing where they stood and what their goals were at the time is really amazing and to see a video of them before they got big is also amazing!
fab!! I love Nick's brummie twang, never heard it so strong before!!! LOVE YOU BOYS always and forever xxxx
i TRULY THINK they were no puppets, no bores. AND I TRULY THINK no matter what happened after RIO ,. every time i play the B side of their debut I am amazed. The A side too but the B side stands strong, undated, dark, and bloody well produced too.... YOU DO THAT AND NO MATTER WHAT COMES LATER , you are sorted
What baby faces, I will and always remain a Duranie......like it or not :) This (one of apparently) first interviews really shows their naivety. Which is adorable, John Taylor or the rest, had no idea how much attention they would be getting, or stardom. Careful what you wish for...... but I will take JT or Simon anyday..... LOL!!!!!
Its so interesting- John and Simon are playful, Nick seems to already know the future implications of interviews, Roger is chilling in the background
I have been a Duranie since day one😊❤️👍
@@millionsthousandsYou're right, Nick does seem like that!
Nick's Brummie accent is unfiltered. :)
Omg!!! Thanks for uploading this, lol their accents are soo strong! ❤ them!!
It's funny how Nick still has most of his Birmingham accent here. Hadn't quite shed it yet!
omg this is so precious. So DD knew exactly what they were doing with their music. So awesome. Thank you!
Wow. This is an absolute awesome piece of footage. This was definately about January/February 1981. When their second single (Careless Memories) came out in May 81 Nick Rhodes had black hair in the video. That's the first time I've ever heard Andy Taylor speak.
Very self-aware and sensible band from the beginning itself. It kind of makes sense what they are saying regarding major labels in comparison to the independent or smaller labels and it is totally against the approach that say bands like The Cure and Depeche Mode took (who were successful on a long term basis by going the independent route). Duran Duran did get what they were aiming for but the period between 1986-2000 was really a bit of a mess and it was only around 2004 till now, that they solidified their position as a band that got their critical acclaim.
Thank you so much for sharing this interview with the now legendary Duran Duran! It is indeed a treasure trove. Kudos to you for that.
REAL MEN BEHIND PRETTY BOYS... 😍😍😍
NOBODY'S MUSIC SOUNDS LIKE THEM AT ALL...
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Lovely year, lovely interwiew. I love You Roger since!
They turned out to be the Beatles of the eighties.
no
Er …. no they didn't. Nowhere close
I don't think so Rick.
Rick Scicluna MTV really built them up from 1981-1988 they were definitely video mainstream I miss the 80s black Conservative old school lover signing off
@@johnwh1039 Yes they did.
I wonder about the conversation they had after this - did they think they had a good interview? Did they learn “what not to say”? Did Andy whack Nick on the back of his head for being so cocky?
As their popularity grew, perhaps they reflected on this interview, armed with a little insight about how to give “the right answers”, ultimately contributing to their incredible success.
For me, this type of clip is why RUclips exists. Thank you for this amazing time capsule.
for a young band they had a vision of where they were going from day 1 a bit like Billy Idol
Simon does a really good job here. Sometimes he doesn’t,talk a lot, but here he does quite well.
I love their attitude and it doesn't surprise me as to why me and my twin were drawn to them in 1981. When we met them in 2010, they were still unique, had a contious vision and were very chatty... Especially Simon!
Couldn't help but notice how Nick's voice has developed over the years, taking out the Brummie accent, lol. Simon is from Bushey Herts, so his accent didn't need the change!
Still going strong as Duranies, looking forward to their next tour, this should be soon with a new album... 😊⭐
Fantastic! These guys certainly knew what they wanted and how to get it. Their confidence was overflowing. They also all agreed that their look was important to promoting the band and that helped pushed them forward.
I think Roger preferred being in the background and not being noticed too much. Kind of like Ringo Starr... but Ringo is living well these days as well as Roger.
Wow. What a great video. This guy had no idea he had one of the greatest bands ever here... Awesome...BTW, DD, bring back Andy, no matter how much Nick hates him...
Jim Smith wait...Nick hates him???
I think 'hate' is a strong word. They never were close, they are VERY different people. It's terribly sad they couldn't figure out how to get along and respect each others differences and appreciate their talents and contributions. I love them both dearly.
Natalie Eichler Was Andy closer to John or Simon?
I don't know who he was closer too. I do wish they all could have figured things out and continued on together. You should read his book, if you haven't already.
Natalie Eichler Thanks! I'll check it out.
Wow that's a fascinating footage. Thank you for uploading this precious archive!
This is so cool! I’m a 25 year old Duranie (thanks to my parents), and I love finding their early content.
How i wish i could have been driving past that day :) Duran Duran i loved you then, i love you know.... i will love you forever!!!! :)
Too cool! Early Duran Duran is classic.. They set the standards for the new romantic bands.. Would love to see an interview when they had Duffy on lead.. Thanks for sharing..
love andy "no not drugs, not us, no drugs" haha, a few year later??
It was a tongue and cheek reaction to that question, pretty sure.
Andy and John did more drugs than any of the rest. Lol
Andy dijo no... Pero los demás lo desmintieron con las risas... Sobretodo el gesto de Simón cuando toca con su cuerpo a John... Qué muchachitos...
Why they cut the video when john was talking?
And the rest is history! Huge fan......Late Bar is one of my favorite tracks!
This is an instant classic 9 minute interview. The vision, what they wanted to do and accomplish and being different than other bands. I believe that is why most critics dogged them. Their style is very unique and no one can copy them. They made music for the people and that's all that mattered because people like the millions and millions of duran duran fans like myself buys their music, not critics. And now you even have young people born in the late 80's and in the 90's becoming duranies.
What a great interview. Wish I was standing there interviewing them then. This interview is amazing.
Andy Taylor cracks me up! I love Dom, but am a die-hard Duranie and miss him being in the band. Hilarious that 30 years on, he and John would both go on to write books confirming that his pants started to burst aflame when he said what he said at 7:17!
so awesome! What a piece! I hope the band will see this ...!
great DURAN DURAN early years interview captured in this film......
I would love to take bong hits with them back then. Where's my DeLorean?
Doc?
Doc?!?!?
amazing!!! look at them!!!! they hven't changed their speech in all these years, that's coherence. and we love them because of that and the fun and enterainment we get from them. true true
That was awesome - to look back on this and see what they actually did achieve and that their dreams and aspirations did come true!
Very handsome men
Has it really been 38 years since this? Holy shit, where did the time go?
This is just great but imo it's Nick who can at times be the biggest driving force. John once asked the band to just do a Greatest hits tour and Nick said 'no way'. I think they are a collective rather than having one driving force. BTW JT is and always will be my number one, but facts are facts. John is hugely talented as are all the have their own talents and I love the fact that there is no one leader. They all play their parts and do them well. DURAN 4 EVA ... LOVE TO ALL FROM A FELLOW DURANIE ❤ XXXXX
Amazing moment. A beautiful snapshot. Before Rio and world fame... Glad you were curious enough to take the time. Lightning in a bottle.