Classic Albums: Duran Duran - Rio (2008)

November. 04,2008

| Documentary Music

This entry in the Classic Albums series examines RIO, the 1982 release that put Duran Duran on the road to stardom. Looking back at the creation and release of the hit singles "Hungry Like the Wolf," "Save a Prayer," and many others, the critical retrospective analyzes the album's overall effect on the musical landscape of the early 1980s. The optimistic and celebratory album generated a string of hit singles and groundbreaking videos, catapulting the band to global stardom. This DVD tells the story behind the writing, recording, and subsequent success of the album through newly filmed interviews, musical demonstrations, and both new and archival performances.

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Cast

Simon Le Bon as Self

[2022] Platinum Party at the Palace [2021] Duran Duran: Future Past - Live in Concert on DREAMSTAGE [2021] Duran Duran at the BBC [2014] Duran Duran: Unstaged [2008] Classic Albums: Duran Duran - Rio [2005] Duran Duran: Live from London

John Taylor as Self

[2021] Duran Duran: Future Past - Live in Concert on DREAMSTAGE [2021] Duran Duran at the BBC [2021] The Sparks Brothers [2020] King Rocker [2014] Duran Duran: Unstaged [2008] Classic Albums: Duran Duran - Rio

Nick Rhodes as Self

[2022] Platinum Party at the Palace [2021] Duran Duran: Future Past - Live in Concert on DREAMSTAGE [2021] Duran Duran at the BBC [2021] The Sparks Brothers [2021] Under the Volcano [2014] Duran Duran: Unstaged

Reviews

Evengyny

2008/11/04

Thanks for the memories!

Actuakers

2008/11/05

One of my all time favorites.

SoTrumpBelieve

2008/11/06

Must See Movie...

Ezmae Chang

2008/11/07

This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.