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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
Performer Nick Names:
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" | "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 |
Better Names for Current Songs:
Original Song Name | New Song Name | Submitter Name |
| "Leo" | "Rio" | Yul B. There |
| "Neo (Ode to The Matrix)" | "Rio" | Left of Centre |
| "Girls On Girls" | "Girls On Film" | Igor |
| "A View To A Drill" | "A View To A Kill" | Bond |
| "Slam Shut The Clouds" | "Hold Back The Rain" | newave |
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Use a Song Title to Answer a Different Song:
Song & Band Name | Song & Band Name | Comments & Submittor Name |
| "Where Are You Now?" | "Rio," Duran Duran | Brian Kelly |
| "Where Are You Now?" | "Planet Earth," Duran Duran | Brian Kelly |
| "Into You Like A Train" | "Is There Something I Should Know?," Duran Duran | FussBudget |
| "Is There Something I Should Know?" | "Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer," Elmo & Patsy | :( - Genevieve |
| There are additional songs titles that answer other songs available. | ||
Remove a Letter From a Song Title:
"Do You Believe In Sham?" originally "Do You Believe In Shame?"
George Straitjacket
"Ordinary Word" originally "Ordinary World"
...and there are plenty of those around!
Serafina
"Kin Trade" originally "Skin Trade"
Trade your kin
Max Power
"Ski Trade" originally "Skin Trade"
Amber Malone
"Sin Trade" originally "Skin Trade"
Lucinda Blair
Add a Letter To a Song Title:
"Wild Buoys" originally "Wild Boys"
Contemptuous Crackpot
"Ready My Lips" originally "Read My Lips"
Ready them for what? kissing?
Meg Owens
"A View To A Skill" originally "A View To A Kill"
A skill -- good if you can actually acquire it.
Peggy Pollock
"Bunion Of The Snake" originally "Union Of The Snake"
Curious, since snakes have no feet.....
Julia Cox
"Tread My Lips" originally "Read My Lips"
That can be very painful.
Peter
There are additional song titles with a letter added available.
Change a Letter In a Song Title:
"Wild Toys" originally "Wild Boys"
Condoleezza Rice Pilaf
"New Moan On Monday" originally "New Moon On Monday"
Condoleezza Rice Pilaf
"Mild Boys" originally "Wild Boys"
Completely changes their nature!
Taylor Swift Kick In The Pants
"Gave A Prayer" originally "Save A Prayer"
Joe Siebert
"I Don't Want Your Dove" originally "I Don't Want Your Love"
Good, more chocolate for me!
Jen
There are additional song titles with a letter changed available.
Song Parodies:
Original Song Name | Parody Song Name | Parody Author |
| "Rio" | "Repo" | Warren Baker |
| "Hungry Like the Wolf" | "Likely in the Woods" | Warren Baker |
| "New Moon on Monday" | "Garfield Hates Mondays" | Tokusou Sentai Blessranger |
| "A View to a Kill" | "A Ghoul You Can't Kill" | John A. Barry |
| "A View To A Kill" | "'The View' is a Grill" | Poli-tick-ly Incorrect |
| "Union of The Snake" | "Hair Was Made Of Snakes" | Tokusou Sentai Blessranger |
| "Come Undone" | "The Price Is Right (Come On Down!)" | Syncronos |
| "Come Undone" | "Questions" | Below Average Dave |
| "Falling Down" | "Circus Clown" | Matthias |
| "The Reflex" | "The Maths Test" | the_conqueror_of_parodies |
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Untapped Commercial Ideas:
Song Name | Product | Submittor |
| 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 |
| I Don't Want Your Love | Divorce Lawyers | Avalon Skye |
| There are additional commercials that haven't been done yet available. | ||
Bad Choices for On Hold Music:
Song Name | Company/Organization | Submittor |
| 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 |
| What Happens Tomorrow? | Psychic/Fortune Teller | MCSEMan23 |
| Want You More | Drug Addict Helpline | NewJack87 |
| There are additional on hold music ideas available. | ||
Duets Not Yet Performed:
First Band/Song Name | Second Band/Song Name | New Song Name | Submittor |
| Men Forrester Sisters | Girls On Film Duran Duran | Men On Film | Todd W. Zimmerman |
| Thnks fr th Mmrs Fall Out Boy | Careless Memories Duran Duran | Thnks fr th Crlss Mmrs Nt t mntn th crlss spllng... | neptunevsmars |
| Little Girls/Naked Oingo Boingo/Avril Lavigne | Girls On Film Duran Duran | Little Girls Naked On Film You sick perverts!!! | Diddims |
| Little Girls Oingo Boingo | Girls On Film Duran Duran | Little Girls On Film | Scarlett Joe Hanson |
| There are additional duets that haven't been done yet available. | |||
Misheard Lyrics:
"Rio"
Misheard Lyrics: Look out, whoo, look at that there it'll run you down.
Original Lyrics: Hey now, whoo, did he nearly run you down?
| "Careless Memories"
Misheard Lyrics: With a girl that's named Marie
Original Lyrics: With a careless memory
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"Union of the Snake"
Misheard Lyrics: The Union of the Snake is On The Rise
Original Lyrics: The Union of the Snake is On The Climb
| "Rio"
Misheard Lyrics: Hey now (woo), look at that
Dirty nail, it'll run you down. Original Lyrics: Hey now (woo), look at that
Did he nearly run you down? |
| There are additional misheard lyrics available. | |
Misheard Lyrics Story:
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"The Reflex"
Misheard Lyrics: I'll cuss that b**** when I find it.
Original Lyrics: I'll cross that bridge when I find it.
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Story about this misheard lyric by: Annie My friend Mitzi sang this often and loudly until we corrected her! |
| There are additional misheard stories available. | |
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
Funny Lyrics:
"Cracks In The Pavement"
The Funny Lyrics: 'Somebodies shaking my tree, maybe that somebody is me'
Why They're Funny: So what does Simon imply? Does he not know who has hold of him!?
Submitted by: Nick
| "Rio"
The Funny Lyrics: It means so much to me
like a birthday or a pretty view But then I bet you know its just for you Why They're Funny: Come On, Stephen Duffy. You dont always have to use the first words that come to mind that rhyme.
Submitted by: David Underhill
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Repetitive Lyrics:
"Is There Something I Should Know?"
The Repetitive Lyrics: Please please tell me now
Why They're Repetitive: Self-explanatory
Submitted by: Redlocks
| "The Reflex"
The Repetitive Lyrics: Ta na na na Ta na na na The Reflex!
Ta na na na Ta na na na The Reflex! Ta na na na Ta na na na Why They're Repetitive: It goes on for like one minute before switching into the normal part (note- This may only be on the original lp version)
Submitted by: teacup
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Nonsensical Lyrics:
"The Wild Boys"
The Nonsensical Lyrics: The wild boys (wild boys) never lose it.
Wild Boys (wild boys) never chose this way. Wild boys (wild boys) never close their eyes. Wild boys always shine. Why They're Nonsensical: Okay I'm not even going to try to speculate on what this stanza means. All I know is that Simon Lebon seems to say that wild boys don't choose to be the way that they are but they always shine. Yes nice song writing genius.
Submitted by: Celeste
| "Notorious"
The Nonsensical Lyrics: I need this blood to survive.
Why They're Nonsensical: What is he? A vampire?
Submitted by: Celeste
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Insulting Lyrics:
"Is There Something I Should Know?"
The Insulting Lyrics: You're about as Easy as a Nuclear War
Why They're Insulting: The words sum it up, really
Submitted by: Bartman91
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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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Songs That Open With Their Titles:
"Notorious"
Opening Lines: No, no, notorious!
Comments: Submitted by: Bere
| "Notorious"
Opening Lines: No-no-notorious.
Comments: Submitted by: Brian Kelly
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| There are additional spelling lyrics available. | |
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:
"Girl Son Film" originally "Girls On Film"
Submitted by: George Straitjacket
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
Song Title Acrostics:
MOW: "My Own Way"
Submitted by: Electric Boogeyman
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):
"Having their first video banned by MTV"
When MTV came on the air in 1981 Duran Duran had the dubious distinction of having their video "Girls On Film" banned by the sprouting young TV network.
At the time even talking about sex was a taboo subject. Having a racy video such as this made it that much more a taboo subject.
Thankfully Duran Duran were never subjected to the PMRC's "Explicit Lyrics" sticker guidelines. This song would have almost certainly made the group's Filthy Fifteen.
At the time even talking about sex was a taboo subject. Having a racy video such as this made it that much more a taboo subject.
Thankfully Duran Duran were never subjected to the PMRC's "Explicit Lyrics" sticker guidelines. This song would have almost certainly made the group's Filthy Fifteen.
Submitted by: Celeste
"Having band members leave"
All three of the Taylors left Duran Duran at certain stages of the band's success. Roger first because he was a newlywed and wanted to start a family, then Andy to persue a solo career, and then John was the last original member of the band to leave. This left just Simon and Nick to pick up the pieces.
Submitted by: Celeste
Movies Named After Song Titles:
"A View To Kill"
A 1984 James Bond Movie
Submitted by: Celeste
"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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