THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER

903-Duran Duran-Planet Earth.

1981-Number 12 single.

Best Bit-At 2.52.What I think they are saying is, listen up world, we have something new, and original, and exciting, that we want to show you.

The ‘New Romantic’ scene had sprung up at the back end of the 1970’s, mainly in London,and Birmingham, and in 1981 bands such as Spandau Ballet, and Duran Duran, were just about to commercialise it, with their fashion, and ‘Radio Friendly’, Pop songs.

The ‘New Romantic’ movement was influenced by artists such as David Bowie, and Bryan Ferry, with the clothes they wore, and also by the ‘Romantic’ period of the late 18th Century, and early 19th Century, from where the movement took it’s name.

Duran Duran were formed in Birmingham, England, in 1978, and although other members have come and gone, the most recognisable are, Simon Le Bon (vocals,) Nick Rhodes (keyboards,) John Taylor (bass,) Roger Taylor (drummer,) and Andy Taylor (guitarist,) none of the Taylor’s are related.In the UK they have achieved two Number 1 singles, and one UK Number 1 Album. Their latest release to date, was the 2015 ‘Paper Gods’ Album, which was their 14th studio Album.

‘Like some New Romantic looking for the TV sound, you’ll see I’m right some other time.