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The Ultimate Duran Duran Survey
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Duran Duran were one of the most popular New Wave bands of the 1980s and maintains a dedicated fan following today. Indeed, despite shifting musical trends and changes in personnel through the years, Duran Duran is still going strong, touring and recording new material. They've released thirteen studio albums, the latest being 2010s All You Need Is Now which proved they are far from a simple "nostalgia act" but still a thriving and creative band.
If you're a Duran Duran fan, here's your chance to sound off with your opinions on the band. Vote for your favorite albums, singles and videos through the years, your favorite member of the band, their best line-up, and more! See how your opinions compare to those of other fans in this fun and thorough 35 question survey.
1. How Big of a "Duranie" Fan Are You? - Is Duran Duran your #1 band of all time?
How big of a Duran Duran fan are you?
2. Favorite Member of Duran Duran - Admit it, we all pick favorites.
Of the original Fab Five, who is your favorite member of Duran Duran?
3. At What Age Did You Become a Duran Duran Fan? - Were you a Duranie from an early age, or discover them later in life?
How old were you when you first became a Duran Duran fan?
4. When Did You Discover Duran Duran?
Duran Duran's greatest commercial success came with their first three albums in the 1980s. However, with their long career and continued releases they've made many more fans since then. When did you f
5. Duran Duran: Girl Band, Boy Band, or...?
Much was made early on about Duran Duran mania being similar to Beatlemania - that is, with their fanbase mainly consisting of screaming teenage girls. But does the band have male fans as well? I'm cu
6. Favorite Duran Duran Studio Album - Between 1981 and 2010, Duran Duran have released 13 studio albums.
Which one is your absolute favorite, after all of these years?
7. Least Favorite Duran Duran Studio Album - They can't all be winners, right?
Surely there's one Duran Duran album you really dislike or never choose to listen to when so many others are available. What is your least favorite Duran Duran album?
8. Favorite Song from "Duran Duran" (1981)
The band's self-titled debut album was released in 1981 and was a big success in the United Kingdom at the time, remaining in the Top 100 for 117 weeks! It contained several big hits the band still pl
9. Favorite Song from "Rio" (1982)
Duran Duran's second album would launch them into super-stardom outside of the United Kingdom, especially in the States where their videos would become highlights of MTV airplay. Its strong reception
10. Favorite Song from "Seven and the Ragged Tiger" (1983)
Duran Duran's third album would be the last to feature the original 5-member line up of the band until 2004's "Astronaut". It also perhaps revealed the growing pressure upon the band to measure up to
11. Favorite Song on "Notorious" (1986)
"Notorious" marked a major change in Duran Duran's sound - and personnel - with the departure of Andy Taylor and Roger Taylor. While some fans embraced the changes, others were put off by the albums m
12. Favorite Song on "Big Thing" (1988)
With 1988's "Big Thing", Duran Duran continued developing more of a dance/funk sound, in order to try to stay relevant to the changing musical times of the 1980s. Singles released from the album inclu
13. Favorite Song on "Liberty" (1990)
1990's "Liberty" was the first Duran Duran studio album to feature guitarist Warren Cuccurullo and drummer Sterling Campbell as full members of the group, contributing not just to the music but songwr
14. Favorite Song from "Duran Duran (The Wedding Album)" (1993)?
Received at the time as Duran Duran's "comeback" album for the 1990s, it featured strong hit singles that rocketed them back into heavy radio airplay, notably "Ordinary World" and "Come Undone". What'
15. Favorite Song from "Thank You" (1995)
Nearly every long-lasting band today seems to find it necessary to release an all-covers album - and this was Duran Duran's. While it performed modestly well on the charts, it was almost universally p
16. What's Your Favorite Song from "Medazzaland" (1997)?
Bassist John Taylor departed the band during the recording of this album, which performed so poorly on the charts that it was never officially released in the UK. Even so, it features several notable
17. What's Your Favorite Song on "Pop Trash" (2000)?
With "Pop Trash", the band continued with Simon, Nick and Warren, but it would prove to be difficult going. The bulk of the songwriting fell on Nick and Warren while Simon was dealing with lengthy wri
18. Favorite Song from "Astronaut" (2004)?
Most long-time fans of Duran Duran were thrilled when it was announced that Roger and Andy Taylor would be returning for the 2004 release of "Astronaut", and its supporting tour. Despite a long and un
19. Favorite Song from "Red Carpet Massacre" (2007)?
Guitarist Andy Taylor once again left the group after "Astronaut" and an initial attempt to record a follow-up album faltered. Starting over again, the remaining band members recruited some high-profi
20. Favorite Song from "All You Need is Now" (2010)
Duran Duran's latest release was 2010's "All You Need Is Now", produced by the Grammy Award winning Mark Ronson. The album was hailed by some as the band's best release since - and somewhat of a seque
21. Best Duran Duran Single from the 1980s
It's time to look at Duran Duran's singles - of which they have released so many since "Planet Earth" in 1981. Since there are so many, you can vote here for your favorite by decade, starting with the
22. Best Duran Duran Single from the 1990s
Although in some ways a rocky decade for Duran Duran, in the 90s the band still had several hit singles that are part of their live repertoire through today. Which one do you like best? What's your fa
23. Best Duran Duran Single from the 2000s
Duran Duran is still going strong today and keeps putting out singles along with new albums. Which of their more recent singles do you enjoy the most? What's your favorite Duran Duran single from the
24. Favorite Duran Duran "B-Side"
With their many 45s, 12" singles, EPs and more, Duran Duran has released quite a few "non-album tracks" or b-sides. Which one do you consider the best? What's your favorite Duran Duran b-side/non-albu
We've gone album by album, singles by decade, b-sides and more. Now tell me: What's your absolute favorite Duran Duran song of all time - and why do you like it so much?
26. Favorite Duran Duran Music Video
What's your favorite Duran Duran music video?
It was Duran Duran's eye-catching music videos which made them an MTV sensation in the early 1908s - and hugely launched their success, especially in America. If not for those videos, would you still be as much of a fan? Was it the music that hooked you first, or the band's visuals?
27. How Important Are Duran Duran's Music Videos To Your Enjoyment of Their Songs?
How important are Duran Duran's music videos to your enjoyment of their music?
29. Best Duran Duran Line-Up Through the Years
28. Arcadia vs. Power Station - Comparing the band's two 80s side projects
After "Seven and the Ragged Tiger", members of Duran Duran separately took part in two side projects with very different sounds and personalities. Power Station consisted of John Taylor, Andy Taylor, Robert Palmer and Tony Thompson, and their sound was heavy funk and rock. Arcadia had a much more "artsy"/synth-heavy sound, more similar to that of previous Duran Duran recordings, and consisted of Simon, Nick and Roger.
Band members have come, gone and sometimes returned to Duran Duran many times through their history. Which line-up do you think represents Duran Duran at their best?
Which side project band do you think was better?
30. How Many Times Have You Seen Duran Duran in Concert? - Have you been to a Duran Duran concert? More than one? More than a dozen?
How many times have you seen Duran Duran perform live?
31. Duran Duran as a Live Band - If you've seen Duran Duran perform live, how do you think they measure up in concert as compared to on album?
How do you rate Duran Duran as a live band?
32. The Future of Duran Duran - Do you think Duran Duran have a lengthy and productive future ahead of them still? Or do you think they're nearing the end of th
What do you expect for the future of Duran Duran?
33. The Best Thing About Duran Duran Is...
What do you think is the best thing about Duran Duran?
34. The Fab Five vs. The Fab Four
The press were quick to dub Duran Duran "The Fab Five" for their prominence in the 80s musical "British Invasion" of the United States. But can you really compare Duran Duran to the original "Fab Four" - that is, The Beatles? Which band do you think is better (if you can even choose at all?)
Who do you prefer: The Fab Five (Duran Duran) or The Fab Four (The Beatles)?
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I hope you've had fun taking this survey and checking out other fans' answers! Got anything left to say about Duran Duran? Feel free to do so before you go!
© 2012 Nicole Pellegrini
25. Favorite Duran Duran Song of All Time
Careless Memories, was the first song I've ever heard and I love when the play it live, it's awesome!!!
careless memories
Winter Marches On
The Seventh Stranger.
impossible to say, so many fantastic songs
Too hard to answer
Can't name just one!
HOLD BACKFLIP THE RAIN
Save a prayer
I love GIRLS ON FILM
Tied- The Chauffer and Come Up And See Me. It's like picking a favorite child!
Too many to pick one!!!
Palomino, although it was close with so many other favourites.
I love falling angel it goes well with like an angel, my Antarctica and serious!
The good thing about Duran's music is that it's inspiring and fun. It always makes me smile and be through in my hard times. There are many wonderful songs they've made so far. It's quite unfair to pick just one, there are not less than 10 masterpieces for me: the reflex, of crime and passion, friends of mine, save a prayer, hold back the rain, girls on film, notorious, too much information, do you believe in shame?, Dylan's cover for lay lady lay, out of my mind, serious, mars meets venus and what happens tomorrow. Thank you guys for making terrific music and ever caring to create new sounds. Your top for me
Out of My Mind
really tough, but do you believe in shame
As a huge fan, its impossible for me answer this...
Ordinary World because the words have so much emotion in them. It's hauntingly beautiful.
Save A Prayer- it was the song that turned me from casual fan to lifetime Duranie. The song was unlike anything I'd ever heard- an exotic, haunting melody. The acoustic guitars and keyboards combined with Simon's lyrics and the harmonized chorus to provide a perfect blend of classic and contemporary. It isn't just my favorite Duran Duran song. It's my favorite song.
Really difficult, but it has to be Planet Earth for being the song that got me into them in the first place and for it's energy and that wonderful driving bass!
The seventh stranger has always been my favourite.
Careless Memories
Anything written by and/or featuring Nick Rhodes: The Chauffeur (all music is keyboards), Tiger Tiger, Interlude One, Medazzaland, None of the Above, etc. (Rose Arcana from Arcadia)
Ordinary World is a great uplifting song!
"Runway Runaway"
Wild Boys.
Sorry, cannot pick one.
there are too many. The Chauffeur. Simons voice in The Seventh Stranger is so good. Perfect Day. The Man Who Stole a Leopard. That's just a few of many.
It has to be The Seventh Stranger, hands down.
Can I mention 5? New Moon on Monday, Save a Prayer, Wild Boys, A View to a Kill and The Reflex. Those are all my favorite Duran Duran Songs.
my favorite duran song of all time is from arcadia.
Can't name just one. But probably the two songs that have meant the most to me over the years have been "None of the Above" and "The Valley." Both just sort of chronicle the cycle of life -- the ups, the downs. And to me, they're both so uplifting. Those are the two songs that always make my good moods even BETTER.
I grew up knowing rio and hungry like the wolf but then I heard is there something I should know? and I was curious to hear more DD songs. At the moment I really love last chance on the stairway. I listen to ordinary world on bad days and it gets me through it:) only song that's ever made me cry!
I grew up only knowing rio and hungry like the wolf but then I heard is there something I should know? and I was curious to hear more DD songs and that's when I truly became a duranie for life! My favorite at the moment is Last Chance on the Stairway but I really love all of them!
Save a Prayer!!!I love the haunting music.
I have no idea.
The Seventh Stranger. It is just 'the' song. I love the way Simon sings it and I have always been in love with this one.
Midnight Sun
secret october
@anonymous: I agree - Hold Back the Rain is their essential song
"Hold Back the Rain" has all the DD elements: synth sounds, upbeat rhythm, catchy vocals.
i like Duran Duran
The Chauffeur, hands down.
The Chauffeur
The Chauffeur
Hold Back The Rain
There are two - sorry - Careless Memories & Come Undone!
I like Planet Earth, because it was the first I've heard
Do you believe in Shame.... Very edgy and dark. Reminds me of an interesting time in my life.
La la la late bar!
@anonymous: Ginny you could be me saying that(and really she isn't:). Simon Le Bon's mind seems like a rather fascinating place, even when he was 19. :) If I had to pick one song it would definitely be The Chauffeur. It's a brilliant lyric, tells a haunting and evocative tale and the musical arrangement fits it perfectly. A truly unique song. It transports you to another time and place.
The chauffeur.
Oh don't make me choose!! theres too many, but I think ive narrowed it down to Lonely in your Nightmare, love the haunting flowing lyrics, just love it!
Ordinary World ... gives me goosebumps every time without fail! ( Love that guitar and Simons VOICE oh THAT voice ... sigh )
Very very very hard to choose but I have to say New Religion. I just find those rthym and the bass lines orgasmic.
Save A prayer
Has to be "Hungry Like The Wolf."
Last chance on the stairway
It's got to be either Anyone out there or Ordinary World. One is so simple and one so complicated, yet both touch my heart whenever I hear them.
It's so hard to choose just one! So if I have to pick just one..it would have to be Lonely in Your Nightmare.
If I have to pick only one, it would be the Reflex. That's because it is the song that really turned me on to the band and made me into a fan for life!
The Chauffeur
Girls on film
Girls on Film. Love the percussion, lyrics, video, everything. Song sounds great live again and again!
Is There Something I Should Know, great memories plus a great song!
Careless Memories
The Chauffeur hands down - It takes me to a place where I can shut out the world..and for those few minutes...everything in my world is perfection no matter the outside influences up until that point.
The Chauffeur because it is deep, dark, daring and dimensional.
Careless Memories because i just love it
"The Chauffeur." What's so amazing is how young Simon was when wrote those lyrics. Who writes stuff like that when they're 19? And the whole cyclical synth line...repetitive, but mesmerizing. Gorgeous stuff.
Come Undone
The Man Who Stole a Leopard because it displays the brilliance of the band's creativity, it's haunting and eclectic. Everything Duran is about!
there are two that flip-flop for the top spot usually: "point of no return" and "too late marlene".
My favorite changes often, but one that is almost always near or at the top is Is There Something I Should Know.
no way i could pick just one. if you asked for top 10 in no particular order i could do it, but never just one
There are days and there are days. Today... Friends of Mine.
new religion - it's just such a gorgeous, awesome song.
The physical version of 'All You Need Is Now' was released in 2011 and had three more songs ('Too Bad You're So Beautiful', 'Meditteranea', 'Other People's Lives') than what is listed here. The digital version of the album was released in 2010. It just isn't complete without those three, especially as two of them are such straight fire classics!
Thanks for taking me back in time through this lens, you did a great job putting it together.
There's no absolute as I like my favorites equally... Thinking of my history with the band, I'm going to say Friends of Mine... it was one of those songs that made me think... man this band is good!!!!!!!!!
There's no absolute as I like my favorites equally... Thinking of my history with the band, I'm going to say Friends of Mine... it was one of those songs that made me think... man this band is good!!!!!!!!!
I don't think I can pick one. A Top 4 would be 7th Stranger, A Man Who Stole a Leopard, The chauffeur and Come Undone. But it depends on my mood - sometimes I prefer the more rockier songs
Too difficult to choose. But I think New Religion is the "perfect" Duran Duran song! It has all the classec elements-- Andy's driving guitar, melodic and hypnotic Nick keyboards, weird Simon lyrics (and awesome double vocals), Roger right on the beat and one of the BEST bass lines from JT, the Bass God himself!
Too difficult to choose. But I think New Religion is the "perfect" Duran Duran song! It has all the classec elements-- Andy's driving guitar, melodic and hypnotic Nick keyboards, weird Simon lyrics (and awesome double vocals), Roger right on the beat and one of the BEST bass lines from JT, the Bass God himself!
"Ordinary World". This is the song that made me a fan in the first place. I was 15, never heard of DD before, and I heard this song on the bus on the way to school. I was hooked ever since. :)
"Ordinary World". This is the song that made me a fan in the first place. I was 15, never heard of DD before, and I heard this song on the bus on the way to school. I was hooked ever since. :)
Beautiful Colours. It's simple. It's magic!
Out Of My Mind
Come undone-I know all the words by heart,almost
Wild boys - great power is in this song
Wild boys - great power is in this song
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Really hard to just pick one, but I might have to say "Careless Memories" because I can still rock out to that song like crazy.
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