Tune in to the following to hear John Taylor on the radio:

Thursday, July 9th between 4pm and 7pm PST, listen to Vegas' KMXB / Mix 94.1:

Mix 94.1

and

Friday, July 10th on BBC Scotland's evening show "The Music" hosted by Jim Gellatly & Martel Maxwell:

The Music

If you’re one of the lucky ones going to see Duran Duran at their select summer concerts, you may have noticed some terrific new merch for sale! But if you can't make it to the show, have no fear - the lovely new swag will be available at the Duran Duran webstore as of Friday, July 10.

Drop by the shop and check out:

The New Black band shot event T with summer dates back print
The New White “Rio” design event T with summer dates back print
The New Duran Duran Logo Vintage T (available in black or white)
The New Reflex Logo Vintage T (available in black or white)

All styles available in regular and girl's fit

In addition to these new shirts, the webstore will also feature three brand-new coffee mugs featuring high-definition prints of these “classic” DD images:

“Reflex” artwork black mug
“Save a Prayer” artwork white mug
“Planet Earth” artwork white Mug

Don’t miss out - all of these new additions to the store are very cool!

DD Web Shop

love,
the DD Webstore

Also, happy 7-6-09!

The interview with Roger from Seattle's WARM 106.9 ran on Monday, and those who tuned in heard an edit due to time constraints. To hear the whole thing, check out the station's site below and listen!

RT Warm Podcast

(Scroll down till you see the photo of Roger.)

Miss JT's episode of "Samantha Who?" or want to see it again? Watch it in the free episodes section at www.abc.com (note that you have to install ABC's software to be able to view it).

As you say Happy Birthday to Nick, say hello to a new playlist chosen by the two June birthday men, Nick (today, the 8th) and John (the 20th). This is the first collaborative playlist, so it's an exciting development.

Here are the guys' choices as well as what they had to say about them:

NICK

Starting to Remember – From the "Pop Trash" album, the lyric tells the story of emerging from a bad and remembering the things that make life so good.
Medazzaland – The only Duran Duran song that features ME delivering a vocal...of sorts (spoken word)...
Drive By – Another spoken word song inspired by our song "The Chauffeur." Not quite a cover but nonetheless included on our covers album "Thank You."
Instant Karma – Our contribution to the John Lennon Tribute Album for Amnesty International. What an extraordinary song.
Cry Baby Cry – Never made it on to the worldwide physical release of Red Carpet Massacre, but made it to Japan and available on iTunes. A tale of how iconic becomes ironic.

JOHN

Ball of Confusion – Temptations cover from THANK YOU.
Mark Ronson/Bond medley – Paris. Now on the War Child album.
Late Bar - Why not?
Election Day – Some Arcadia
Do You Believe In Shame – Big Thing...

Take a stroll with Nick and John as they walk around St. Petersburg, Russia:



Duran Duran's official YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/07DuranDuran

DURAN DURAN - 2-CD & Special Edition release of ‘Rio’ - LP & 12” Vinyl Special Edition of ‘Rio’-  Previously Unreleased concert DVD/CD, ‘Live At Hammersmith 82!’

Release date: 7th/8th Sept 2009

EMI is proud to announce the release of a 2-CD and Vinyl Special Edition of Duran Duran’s classic 1982 album, ‘Rio’, and a previously-unreleased live DVD/CD concert, ‘Live At Hammersmith ‘82!’

‘Rio’ was Duran Duran’s second album and is as representative of the 1980s as it gets, at its best. A fusion of style and substance ensures that even two decades after its release it remains as listenable and danceable as ever. Through the sheer quality of its singles – Rio, Hungry Like The Wolf, Save A Prayer – and their accompanying, ground-breaking videos - which were heavily rotated on MTV - ‘Rio’ saw the band break the U.S., with the album spending a staggering 129 weeks on the Billboard 200 Chart.

The ‘Rio’ 2 CD Special Edition is made up of the UK release of the album, the original U.S. album remixes (enabling U.S. listeners to programme their CD to be able to listen to the original version), EMI Manchester Square demos, B-Sides, remixes and other surprises (see below for tracklisting).
The digital download version has 2 extra tracks.

The LP & 12” vinyl special edition is the original UK album on LP and the U.S. album remixes on the 12”.

LIVE AT HAMMERSMITH 82! is a much anticipated release among followers of the band. Previously unreleased, it will come as a double DVD and CD pack, allowing fans to both enjoy the visual spectacle of the concert and CD audio, too. Filmed and recorded in the latter part of 1982 as Duranmania was sweeping the UK, the performance at London’s Hammersmith Odeon includes ‘Rio’, ‘Hungry like the Wolf’, ‘Girls on Film’, fan favourite ‘Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)’ and more. The release also includes ‘Rio’ era videos and two previously unreleased ‘Top of the Pops’ performances.  The concert is also available as an audio digital download.

Tracklistings…

Duran Duran: Rio (2 CD Special Edition)

CD 1:
Original UK album - released May 1982
1. Rio
2. My Own Way
3. Lonely In Your Nightmare
4. Hungry Like The Wolf
5. Hold Back The Rain                                
6. New Religion
7. Last Chance On The Stairway
8. Save A Prayer
9. The Chauffeur
Original US album mixes released on Harvest/Capitol - released November 1982
 10. Rio (US album remix)
11. My Own Way (Carnival remix)
12. Lonely In Your Nightmare (US album remix)
13. Hungry Like The Wolf (US album remix)
14. Hold Back The Rain (US album remix)
 
CD 2:
The Manchester Square demos (recorded 28th August 1981):
1. Last Chance On The Stairway
2. My Own Way
3. New Religion
4. Like An Angel
 Non-album singles and b-sides:
5. My Own Way (original 7” version. UK single a-side released November 1981)
6. Like An Angel  (UK single b-side released November 1981)
7. Careless Memories (live. UK single b-side released May 1982)
8. The Chauffeur (Blue Silver - early version. UK single b-side released November 1982)
Versions & Mixes:
9. My Own Way (Night version -  UK 12" single a-side released November 1981)
10. Hungry Like The Wolf (Night version - UK 12" single A side released May 1982)
11. Rio (Night version - Dutch 12" Carnival E.P. released September 1982)
12. New Religion (Carnival remix -  Japanese 12" Carnival E.P. released September 1982)
13. Hold Back The Rain (Carnival remix - US 12" Carnival E.P. released September 1982)

*Digital only extras:
14/My Own Way (Instrumental version) (6.32)
15/Hold Back The Rain (Alternate remix) (6.38)

Original UK album on heavyweight Vinyl
Side 1:
1/ Rio
2/ My Own Way
3/ Lonely In Your Nightmare
4/ Hungry Like The Wolf
5/ Hold Back The Rain
Side 2:
1/ New Religion
2/ Last Chance On The Stairway
3/ Save A Prayer
4/ The Chauffeur
Original US album mixes on heavyweight 12” cut at 33rpm for best audio quality
Side 1:
1/ Rio (US album remix)
2/ My Own Way (Carnival remix)
3/ Lonely In Your Nightmare (US album remix)
Side 2:
1/ Hungry Like The Wolf (US album remix)
2/ Hold Back The Rain (US album remix)

DVD/CD: Live at Hammersmith ’82 
DVD
Rio
Hungry Like The Wolf
Night Boat
New Religion
Save A Prayer
Planet Earth
Friends Of Mine
Careless Memories
Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me)
Girls On Film
Extras
Rio era videos -
My Own Way
Hungry Like The Wolf
Save A Prayer
Lonely In Your Nightmare
Rio
The Chauffeur
Top Of The Pops Performances:
Hungry Like The Wolf (May 13th, 1982)
Rio (November 18th, 1982)

CD
Rio
Hungry Like The Wolf
Night Boat
New Religion
Save A Prayer
Planet Earth
Friends Of Mine
Careless Memories
Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me)
Girls On Film


DIGITAL DOWNLOAD ALBUM: Live at Hammersmith ’82
Rio
Hungry Like The Wolf
Night Boat
New Religion
Save A Prayer
Planet Earth
Friends Of Mine
Careless Memories
Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me)
Girls On Film

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Check out this recent footage of the band in studio with Mark Ronson and Nick Hodgson. And also take note - we now have an official YouTube channel here: Duran Duran Official YouTube Channel

Simon has been crewing on the yacht RIO during Antigua Sailing Week and was thrilled to be part of team that won The Lord Nelson Trophy for first place.

Read more here: Rio Wins