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Band Name Origins:
- They got their name from the movie Barbarella. The villian's name in the movie was Duran Duran and they liked the trippy music associated with the movie. So they named themselves Duran Duran as a tribute to Barbarella. Jane Fonda was hot too. Submitted by: Bam Bam
- Yes, the name comes from Barbarella, but it's a closer link than that. In Birmingham, England, where the band come from one of the early clubs where everyone went was called Barbarella's and Duran Duran's members three founding members played gigs there in 1978. They took their name from the film's villain. Submitted by: Jan
Music Performer Nicknames:
Known informally as: The Fab Five. Submitted by: ChuckyG
Former Career:
Name | New Career | Comments & Submitter Name |
| "Simon LeBon" | "Commercial Actor" | Acted in a soap commercial at the age of 5 - ChuckyG |
Better Off Solo?:
Name | New Career | Comments & Submitter Name |
| "Andy Taylor" | "It was after 1985 that Andy released some solo albums. He didn't have as much success as he did when he was with Duran Duran." | - Celeste |
| "Andy Taylor" | "Andy released two albums in his solo career after leaving Duran Duran, but mostly played guitar and produced for other musicians. He now has left the group *twice*, this time after the group's big reunion tour with the classic lineup. He is a pretty good singer in his own right, but underrated, and had problems working with the rest of the group." | - Lisa |
Song Titles Not Used as Lyrics:
Song Name | Comments & Submitter Name |
| "The Chauffeur" | There is no reference to a chauffeur anywhere in the song. - Brit Boxx |
New Band Names:
New Name | Why It's Better | Submitter Name |
| Durian Durian | It would be a New Wave group from Southeast Asia | Muhammad Firza |
New Song Names:
Original Song Name | New Song Name | Submitter Name |
| "Pearls On Film" | "Girls On Film" | Regina Haniger |
| "Earls On Film" | "Girls On Film" | Regina Haniger |
| "Squirrels On Film" | "Girls On Film" | Regina Haniger |
| "Intersection of the Snake" | "Union of the Snake" | Archie C. |
| "Is there Somewhere We Should Go" | "Is there Something I Should Know" | Robert D. Arndt Jr. |
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Literally Impossible Song Titles:
Song/Performer | Comment | Submitter Name |
| "Careless Memories," | Memories really don't care. | Susanna Viljanen |
| "New Moon On Monday," | Even a New Moon is old. | Frosty The Cat |
| "Lonely In Your Nightmare," | Not even Simon could get into my brain! | Peter |
| "Union Of The Snake," | Snakes do not have unions. | Opie M. |
| "Hold Back The Rain," | The rain cannot be prevented; it naturally happens | Ryan Zope |
Use a Song Title to Answer a Different Song:
Song & Band Name | Song & Band Name | |
| "Fame," David Bowie | "Notorious," Duran Duran | |
| "Bootylicious," Destiny's Child | "Too Much Information," Duran Duran | |
| "My Cellmate Thinks I'm Sexy," Cledus T. Judd | "Too Much Information," Duran Duran | |
| "Watching TV," Roger Waters | "Last Man Standing," Duran Duran | |
| There are additional songs titles that answer other songs available. | ||
Remove a Letter From a Song Title:
"Plant Earth" originally "Planet Earth"
Evan
"Do You Believe I Shame?" originally "Do You Believe In Shame?"
Candy Welty
"Do You Believe In Same?" originally "Do You Believe In Shame?"
Candy Welty
"Do You Believe In Sham?" originally "Do You Believe In Shame?"
Candy Welty
"New Moo On Monday" originally "New Moon On Monday"
Just for the cows.
Peter
There are additional song titles with a letter removed available.
Add a Letter to a Song Title:
"Grey Lady of the Seal" originally "Grey Lady of the Sea"
Weamon
"Comet Undone" originally "Come Undone"
Like all those comets that disappoint expectations
Honey Mustard Plaster Of Paris Hilton
"A View To A Krill" originally "A View To A Kill"
Regina Olsen
"Rico" originally "Rio"
A man's name, or 'rich' in Spanish.
Angela
"New Moron On Monday" originally "New Moon On Monday"
Peter
There are additional song titles with a letter added available.
Change a Letter:
"Hungry Like The Woof" originally "Hungry Like The Wolf"
Dog hungry, that is.
Michael Mcvey
"New Goon On Monday" originally "New Moon On Monday"
Brit Boxx
"New Toon On Monday" originally "New Moon On Monday"
As in cartoon
Brit Boxx
"New Moor On Monday" originally "New Moon On Monday"
As in the Spanish Moors
Brit Boxx
"New Loon On Monday" originally "New Moon On Monday"
Brit Boxx
There are additional song titles with a letter changed available.
Song Parody Lyrics:
Original Song Name | Parody Song Name | Parody Author |
| "Wild Boys" | "Russians" | Demolition Man |
| "New Moon On Monday" | "New Crash On Monday" | AnimeFan |
| "Hungry Like The Wolf" | "Greedy Is That FOX" | eel deal |
| "The Reflex" | "At Recess" | Jeff Hingle |
| "Union of the Snake" | "CoVid-19 Global Fight Song" | Barbarella's Boyfriend |
| "Rio" | "Stormy" | Democracy Defender |
| "New Religion" | "Lord Of The Rings" | SirensInMyHead |
| "Of Crime And Passion" | "Of Corona And Isolating" | AnimeFan |
| "I Take The Dice" | "I Take The Pack" | AnimeFan |
| "Girls on Film" | "Birds on Film" | the_conqueror_of_parodies |
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Songs for Commercials, That Haven't Been Done Yet:
Song Name | Product | Submittor |
| New Religion | Falun Gong | My Imperial Badness |
| Heroes | 'Higglytown Heroes' promos | Meatload |
| Hungry Like The Wolf | Zoo | Ed |
| What Happens Tomorrow | Psychic Hotline | Ed |
| Hungry Like The Wolf | Restaurants Specializing In Meat | ZJP |
| There are additional commercials that haven't been done yet available. | ||
Bad Choices for On Hold Music:
Song Name | Company/Organization | Submittor |
| Come Undone | Suicide Crisis Line | Tatiana |
| Girls on Film | the PMRC (Parents Resource Music Center) | Rychendroll |
| Union of the Snake | Hotline for people who are afraid of snakes | Donna W |
| Playing With Uranium | Kim Jong-Il's residence | MCSEMan23 |
| So Long Suicde | Suicide Prevention Hotline | Fbug |
| There are additional on hold music ideas available. | ||
Songs for Duets, That Haven't Been Done Yet:
First Band/Song Name | Second Band/Song Name | New Song Name | Submittor |
| Where The Boys Are Connie Francis | Wild Boys Duran Duran | Where The Wild Boys Are | David |
| Pretty Girls Melissa Manchester | Girls On Film Duran Duran | Pretty Girls On Film | K.N. Pepper |
| First Girl On The Moon Roxette | New Moon On Monday Duran Duran | First Girl On The New Moon On Monday | Brit Boxx |
| Chasing Pavements Adele | Cracks In The Pavement Duran Duran | Chasing Cracks In The Pavements | Britney Spears into pruning hooks |
| There are additional duets that haven't been done yet available. | |||
If Groups Combined, Their Names Might Be:
Ian Duran and the Blockheads
Ian Dury and the Blockheads combined with Duran Duran
Submitted By: John
Duran Lipa
Duran Duran combined with Dua Lipa
Submitted By: Annemarie
Duranarama
Duran Duran combined with Bananarama
Submitted By: Cody Finke
Duran Durante
Duran Duran combined with Jimmy Durante
Too bad Jimmy died in early 1980, before Duran Duran entered the music scene.
Submitted By: Quyjibo
Misheard Lyrics:
"A View to a Kill"
Misheard Lyrics: Dance into the bayou
Original Lyrics: Dance into the fire
| "Save a Prayer"
Misheard Lyrics: Save it 'til the morning laughter
Original Lyrics: Save it 'til the morning after
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"Rio"
Misheard Lyrics: Her name is Rita
or Her name is Frida or Her name is real Original Lyrics: Her name is Rio
| "Hungry Like the Wolf"
Misheard Lyrics: Vomiting the ground
Original Lyrics: Burning the ground
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Misheard Lyrics Stories:
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"New Moon On Monday"
Misheard Lyrics: Reach in a window the Beast in a bowlful
Original Lyrics: Breaking away with the beast of both worlds
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Story about this misheard lyric by: Fred LeBon really does strange things with vowels and I guess I really just couldn't shake "reach in a window" for the beginning of the line. |
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Song Parody Fragments:
"A View To A Kill"
Better Lyrics:
Stick your hands into the fire
Original Lyrics:
Dance into the fire
Submitted by: I like the sims
"Rio"
Better Lyrics:
Movin up the field now, Botch You're a warrior of delight Condescending smile
I guess it adds to the fight With a step to your left and a shot to the right
You kill the baddies way out west You think you're nothing special But you look like you're the best.
I guess it adds to the fight With a step to your left and a shot to the right
You kill the baddies way out west You think you're nothing special But you look like you're the best.
Original Lyrics:
Movin up the floor now, babe You're a bird of paradise Cherry ice cream smile
I suppose it's very nice With a step to your left and a flick to the right
You catch the mirror way out west You know you're something special And you look like you're the best.
I suppose it's very nice With a step to your left and a flick to the right
You catch the mirror way out west You know you're something special And you look like you're the best.
Submitted by: Navi
"Rio"
Better Lyrics:
Her name is Cleo, she's a psychic on TV
She'll tell your future and your horoscope for free
She uses Tarot cards, it's the future she can see
Oh, Cleo, Cleo, I think that you are phony
She'll tell your future and your horoscope for free
She uses Tarot cards, it's the future she can see
Oh, Cleo, Cleo, I think that you are phony
Original Lyrics:
Her name is Rio and she dances on the sand
Just like that river twisting through a dusty land
And when she shines she really shows you all she can
Oh Rio, Rio dance across the Rio Grande
Just like that river twisting through a dusty land
And when she shines she really shows you all she can
Oh Rio, Rio dance across the Rio Grande
Submitted by: lebeiW15
Funniest Song Lyrics:
"Hungry Like The Wolf"
The Funny Lyrics: I smell like I sound.
Why They're Funny: What, how can somebody smell like they sound? I can't figure out how that's supposed to work but that line always makes laugh when I hear it. Can also be filed under "Nonsensical" lyrics.
Submitted by: Edward
| "Rio"
The Funny Lyrics: It means so much to me
like a birthday or a pretty view But then I'm sure that you know it's just for you. Why They're Funny: Come On, Simon. You don't always have to use the first words that come to mind that rhyme.
Submitted by: Tiana
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Repetitive Song Lyrics:
"Planet Earth"
The Repetitive Lyrics: This is planet earth
Bom bom bom ba bom bom ba bom You're looking at planet earth Bom bom bom ba bom bom bom Calling planet earth Why They're Repetitive: This is the entire chorus. I mean I love this song but still..... :p
Submitted by: Celeste
| "Is There Something I Should Know?"
The Repetitive Lyrics: Please please tell me now
Why They're Repetitive: Self-explanatory
Submitted by: Redlocks
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Nonsensical Song Lyrics:
"Planet Earth"
The Nonsensical Lyrics: My eyes are so cloudy
I can't see you now Look now around Look all around Why They're Nonsensical: How can you look around if your eyes are cloudy and you can't see anyone?
Submitted by: Celeste
| "Save A Prayer"
The Nonsensical Lyrics: Don't say a prayer for me now
Save it till the morning after No, don't save a prayer for me now Save it till the morning after Save it till the morning after. Why They're Nonsensical: Save it till the morning after what? It would help if they'd be more specific; this is just too vague.
Submitted by: Celeste
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Misrhymed Song Lyrics:
"Hold Back the Rain"
The Misrhymed Lyrics: So what if the words ain't rhyming
Did you think that it's just a game I probably didn't even say that right And I really don't give a damn Why They're Misrhymed: Actually, the verses don't have any rhymes anywhere, but the above example shows that Simon Le Bon KNOWS that his lyrics ain't rhyming (let alone making sense at all) , but damnit - he don't give a DAMN. Just listen to the song and dance to it if you'd like to because it's so GOOD!
Submitted by: Rio Is My Girlfriend
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Insulting Song Lyrics:
"Is There Something I Should Know?"
The Insulting Lyrics: Don't say you're easy on me.
You're about as easy as a nuclear war. Why They're Insulting: Oh yeah! That's really romantic, boys. Comparing someone to a nuclear war.
Submitted by: Celeste
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Dirty Song Lyrics:
"New Moon On Monday"
The Dirty Lyrics: Shake up the picture
the lizzard mixture with your dance on on the eventide You keep me coming up with answers all of which I deny Why They're Dirty: I didn't know that these lyrics dirty at the time because I was too young.
Submitted by: Celeste
| "Union of the Snake"
The Dirty Lyrics: The union of the snake
is on the climb Moving up It's going to race It's going break through the boarderline. Why They're Dirty: If you're a guy it's pretty much speaks for itself.
Submitted by: Celeste
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Song Lyrics That Name Check Celebrities:
"Michael, You've Got A Lot To Answer For"
The Lyrics: Don't ever try to be any more Michael, you've got a lot to answer for. You unlocked some of the doors to my soul.
Who They Mention: The members of Duran Duran have said the song is about Michael Hutchence the lead singer of INXS. The song was written and released after Hutchence's mysterious death by hanging. It's never been determined if he committed suicide or his death was accidental.
Submitted by: Edward
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How to Pronounce a Band Name:
"du-ran du-ran
Named after Dr Duran in the movie Barbarella
Submitted by: Celeste
Song Lyrics That Mention Brand Name Products:
"My Own Way"
The Lyrics: 7-Up, between 6th and Broadway
Product Brand Name: 7-Up
Submitted by: britrock
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Song Lyrics That Mention Other Songs:
"Save A Prayer"
The Song Lyrics: Don't ask me why I'll keep my promise, melt the ice
Song They Mention: Don't Ask Me Why - Billy Joel
Submitted by: Isac
| "Save A Prayer"
The Song Lyrics: Don't say a prayer for me now.
Save it till the morning after. Song They Mention: "The Morning After" by Maureen McGovern.
Submitted by: Gus
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Songs That Open With Their Titles:
"All She Wants Is"
Opening Lines: All she wants is...(x3)
Comments: All she wants is what?
Submitted by: Brian Kelly
| "Notorious"
Opening Lines: No-no-notorious.
Comments: Submitted by: Brian Kelly
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Made Up Words in Songs:
"White Lines (Don't Do It)"
The Made Up Words: Rang-dang-diggidy-dang-a-dang
Comments: Duran Duran featuring Melle Mel, Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
Submitted by: Mickey D.
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Song Title Space Change:
"Union Oft He Snake" originally "Union Of The Snake"
Makes about as much sense as the original. LOL.
Submitted by: Edward
"All She Want Sis" originally "All She Wants Is"
Submitted by: Peter
"Too Much In Format Ion" originally "Too Much Information"
Submitted by: Candy Welty
"Too Much In For Mat Ion" originally "Too Much Information"
Submitted by: Candy Welty
"Too Much Inform At Ion" originally "Too Much Information"
Submitted by: Candy Welty
There are additional Song Title Space Change available.
Bad Grammar in Song Lyrics:
"Rio"
The Lyrics: Her name is Rio
she don't need to understand Why: Isn't "Her name is Rio she "doesn" need to understand?
Submitted by: Celeste
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Band Name Anagrams:
Darn! An Urdu Submitted by: Evan
A surprising Islamophobic side of the band
Audra R. Dunn Submitted by: Fiona Pear
Song Title Anagrams:
"A Payer Raves" originally "Save A Prayer"
Submitted by: Joe
"I Soon Rout" originally "Notorious"
Submitted by: Alexis
"So I Run, Too" originally "Notorious"
Submitted by: Alexis
"I Tour Soon" originally "Notorious"
Submitted by: Alexis
"Our Sin, Too" originally "Notorious"
Submitted by: Alexis
There are additional Song Title Anagrams available.
Real Places Mentioned in Songs:
"Rio"
The Lyrics: Her name is Rio and she dances on the sand Just like that river twisting through a dusty land And when she shines she really shows you all she can Oh Rio Rio dancer across the Rio Grande
Why: "Rio" was a #14 hit in the U.S. for the British New Wave group that was probably the most identified with the 1980's, Duran Duran (their second top 40 hit after the #3 hit, "Hungry Like The Wolf"). It was also the title song for their first long playing lp, "Rio" (released in late 1982; there was an earlier EP -- non full length lp in 1981 that featured the tune, "Girls On Film"). "Rio" and "Hungry Like The Wolf" 1983 videos really were the epitome of the early MTV and music video revolution, with looks being very important, and sometimes seeming to be more important than the music (although Duran Duran can NOT be accused of NOT making great music). The song "Rio" lyrics featured the real Rio Grande river (also known as the Rio Bravo del Norte in Mexico), that is the natural separation between the state of Texas and the country of Mexico (in places). But Duran Duran would not film the music video along the Rio Grande, instead filming it on Antigua Island.
Submitted by: Peter
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Songs That Are Banned:
"Girls On Film"
Duran Duran had the dubious distinction of being the very first band to have one of their music videos banned by MTV.
Submitted by: Celeste
Super Long Pop Songs:
"Ordinary World" Length: 5:07
"Ordinary World" is track #2 on their self-titled album released in 1993. It reaching #3 on Billboard's Pop Chart, making them one of their biggest hit singles and also their return to the Top 40 of Billboard's Pop Chart after failure on their previous singles. Note that the version that lasting at 5 minutes and 7 seconds is the acoustic version of this song, which was slower than the original version.
Submitted by: Wisnu Aji
Super Short Pop Songs:
"Shotgun" Length: 0:50
Weird...
Submitted by: Hamburger
Song Title Acrostics:
SIR: "Silent Icy River"
Submitted by: Katie
BAB: "Breath After Breath"
báb is Arabic for gate
Submitted by: Katie
OW: "Ordinary World"
Submitted by: Katie
SO: "Secret Oktober"
Submitted by: Katie
SOYS: "Shadows on Your Side"
Submitted by: Katie
There are additional Song Title Acrostics available.
Song Title Spoonerisms:
"Low Song Suicide" originally "So Long Suicide"
Submitted by: Ned MacCamden
"Low Song Suicide" originally "So Long Suicide"
Submitted by: Ned MacCamden
"Mew Noon On Monday" originally "New Moon On Monday"
As if one could tell a kitten when to mew!
Submitted by: Toni Minot
"Moan "Lee" In Your Night Lair" originally "Lonely In Your Nightmare"
Submitted by: Nicole Velocin
"Moan "Lee" In Your Night Lair" originally "Lonely In Your Nightmare"
Submitted by: Nicole Velocin
There are additional Song Title Spoonerisms available.
Foreign Language in English Songs:
"New Moon On Monday"
The Lyrics: This time la luna
Why: La luna means the moon in spanish
Submitted by: Celeste
| "New Moon On Monday"
The Lyrics: This time la luna
Why: La luna means the moon in spanish
Submitted by: Celeste
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Song Lawsuits:
"Do You Believe in Shame?"
Dale Hawkins "Suzie Q" (covered by Creedence Clearwater Revival and The Rolling Stones) sued claiming it borrowed the basic melody.
Submitted by: ChuckyG
Lyrics Spoonerisms:
"The Reflex"
The Lyrics: And watching over lucky clover isn’t that bizarre
Why: And watching over clucky lover isn’t that bizarre
Submitted by: ChuckyG
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Lyrics Alliteration:
"Rio"
The Lyrics: And when she shines she really shows you all she can
Why: The sound SH
Submitted by: ChuckyG
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What A Band is Best Known For (aside from their music):
"strange esoteric lyrics"
It's common for a band's singer to write the lyrics - it's that way for Bono of U2, for instance and for DD's Simon Le Bon it's the same way. Songs like ''Hold Back the Rain', Union Of the Snake', 'The Reflex', 'Save a Prayer', 'Notorious', 'Is There Something I Should Know?', 'The Chauffer' ('sing blue silver' -WHAT?!!), 'Serious', 'View to a Kill', 'Cracks In the Pavement' ('my head is so full of chopstick / I don't like it' ROTF, LMFAO) and more. These are very catchy songs - a delight even now but the lyrical content is so STRANGE to say the least. Even the other Durans have said that they no idea what goes on in Simon's head when he writes the lyrics! Oh well. Simon Le Bon is no Simple Simon. He's a terrific poetic writer. Still, he uses such funny flowery metaphors and overall in several Duran Duran songs the lyrics MAKE NO SENSE. Anyway, I love Duran Duran and I'll take their strange lyrics ANYDAY over the crap that passes for lyrics today ('My Humps', yeeeccchhh).
Submitted by: Rio Is My Girlfriend
"Filming Their Earlier Videos In Exotic Locations"
Duran Duran filmed their earlier music videos in exotic locations such as Sri Lanka and South America.
Submitted by: Celeste
"Being Princess Diana's Favourite Band"
Duran Duran played the Prince's trust in 1983 to tens of thousands of screaming fans. Princess Diana talked to them and told them that she was a big fan.
Submitted by: Celeste
"Pre-Show Jam Sessions"
John Taylor, Roger Taylor, and Andy Hamilton all jam together before a show where they discuss about their favourite music.
Submitted by: Celeste
There are additional What A Band is Best Known For (aside from their music) available.
TV and Movies Mentioned in Lyrics:
"The Wild Boys"
The Lyrics: The wild boys (Wild Boys)
Never loose it Wild Boys (Wild Boys) Never chose this way Wild Boys (Wild Boys) Never close their eyes The Wild Boys always Shine. Why: The Wild Boys was a Book by William S. Burroughs that was going to be turned into a movie but it never saw production.
Submitted by: Celeste
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Bad Ringtone Choices:
"Is There Something I Should Know?"
The Lyrics: Please please tell me now
is there something I should know? Is there something I should say That will make you come my way? Do you feel the same cause you don't let it show? Why: Not the best ringtone to have when you're getting a paternity test.
Submitted by: Celeste
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