Classic Albums: Duran Duran - Rio

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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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Genre:

Music,

Documentary

Duration:

127 minutes

Year:

2008

Director:

George Scott

Cast:
Simon Le Bon

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John Taylor

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Nick Rhodes

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Roger Taylor

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Crew:
George Scott

Director

Terry Shand

Executive Producer

Nick De Grunwald

Producer

Martin R. Smith

Producer

Bous De Jong

Executive Producer