U2 is not contemporary enough for the masses. But duran duran offers little bits to everyone. The secret to their success.

U2 is boring in comparison.

Early U2 was very energetic and original (BOY/OCTOBER/WAR) but then they started sounding like American music.

@@MsElke11 That's why I couldn't stand Rattle and Hum. And I'm an American. All my favorite musicians and bands are usually British or from other parts of Europe or Australia. U2 got back on track though with Achtung Baby and Zooropa. Pop wasn't too bad but after that they got pretty boring.

@@SRMoore1178 U2 delibaretly chose to make album's like " The Joshua Tree " sound & appeal to what they best knew how the Irish American audience would react to & therefore buy into what they U2 were selling... Even the video for " Where The Streets Have No Name " was a rip off of " The Beatles " final public play together in 1969 ontop of the rooftop of Apple Offices in Savile Row, London, as U2 knew the way into the american market was to sell a version of themselves that was stereotypical of the irish immigrants that came before them to the America's & that type of romanatism of irish culture played a big hand in finally breaking them big time in the American music charts & they delibaretly chose to do videos on the roof top or walking through the streets of America to make them come across as being very grounded & approachable & that alone can do wonders for your image & of course your sales when trying to take their music to another country & how to best sell their music to American sensibilities was very well thought out & executed... Once they got their foot in the door & were successful in America it was always going to be s case of what to do next to make it bigger but predominantly to also go back to playing the music that first got them their recognition as with any business sometimes you have to sellout , for lack of a better word , so you can keep going forward all the while still holding onto you current fan's while bringing in new fans at the same time & U2 have never taken themselves as serious as what the media & certain fan's have & its a fine line that so far has served them well, even if they did do certain album's that weren't as successful or what you'd expect from U2... In light of this still ongoing coronavirus stay safe and healthy where ever you are in this world... Slainte .....

He enabled them to evolve past their early phase into a new one

That is really interesting!

Me either! Not sure how I missed them on Soul Train. I might have been heading to the mall or being responsible working. Boo! Hiss!!!! I also have been a fan and a black female and I've been around also since Planet Earth. It makes me happy to see the diversity that shows up at the 5 concerts of theirs I've attended.

+Cheyenne Larson I feel your pain, I absolutely idolise and adore Duran Duran but there was never any chance in hell of me seeing them live at their peak because I'm only 16.

Cheyenne Larson I feel your pain. Nick has to be the most beautiful man I've ever seen; he could steal my heart with a look & a smile. It's times like this that I silently curse being a 90s kid (1996, I'll be 21 this September.) ☺❤😍

Cheyenne Larson I’m a second generation Duran Duran Fan, since “The Wedding Album” and even I wish I had been able to see them live during the Strange Behavior Tour. That was the only times they’ve ever played “American Science” live. That’s my absolute Number One favourite from “Notorious”. I have a live recording of it, but it’s just not the same as actually being there.

It warms my heart to hear people your age who are Duran fans so I understand your feelings. I had the privilege of seeing them during this tour when the played on my 16th birthday. It was my first concert ever. August 10th 1987. It was truly magical.

This tour was the first time I saw them live. I was 16 years old. Had to wait outside several hours for tickets back in those days as well.

Susquehanna80 I remember when they came out with "Notorious ", I felt so very proud of the album, but could not believe that no record stations would give them a chance! I truly felt so bad for my Duran Duran! Going to the concert was so amazing, they are consumable musicians in every sense of the word! Now looking back at where they are now, I am still so very proud, impressed, excited, and I can go on and on, but they are simply my Duran Duran, the music of my life!

Well said. Incredibly proud of the guys for surviving that period (RT and AT leaving, ATs shenanigans, record industry change, fandom decline and generally having radio stations and public turn their back on them). Instead of being defeated, they regrouped, became super-tight, focused and determined and went on to produce in a few short months one of the best albums of the decade and their careers. Didn't know all this at the time tho' so my love for them grew 10 fold after seeing 3TGR many years later.

Praise indeed for having the determination to continue as a three piece, and the ambition to create a bold new sound. Skin Trade was, and still is, a triumph. It really deserved to be a commercial success, but at least Duran had the conviction to release the track as the second single. I never tire of listening to it. They were rightly proud of their musical progression, and naturally wanted the wider public to hear the maturity of their song writing.

Although I love this album now I was one of the many who were turned off by the drastic new sound of this album. It was a different band to my teenage ears and I just went elsewhere. Didn’t know this documentary existed

Ehh I remember when they lost Andy and Roger it just seemed to fundamentally change them. With the 5 of them, they were unstoppable, but the band was weakened significantly with only the remaining 3 and a drastic change in sound didn’t help. Arcadia’s ‘So Red The Rose’ was a logical step from ‘Seven and The Ragged Tiger’, but ‘Notorious’ and it’s funk horn sound wasn’t as appealing. John’s bass wasn’t as apparent and Warren’s tasteful guitars weren’t as cool as Andy’s more aggressive and slashing ones. With so much of their core sound changed, they became this yuppie rock band on this album. Then years of being lost in the wilderness followed. I’m happy they’re doing so well today.

Absolutely, probably my favorite song of all!

Yes...that one got me through some dark moments, especially in those teen years!

ilovecheesestringz I melted when I first saw this years ago!!❤️So cute!!

John además de bello es todo ternura!!! y... 1:08:27 those pompis 4!!!

I’d rather have Andy. Give me the original 5 any day.

Nick and I would get along just fine because I don't eat "that healthy bread " either!!! Only white bread please, such a wonderful man, and such a funny sense of humour!! Duran Duran rule my musical life, glad I was able to be a part when they came out in the '80s!!!!

White bread is fine.. but WONDER bread? That stuff is gross. It falls apart whenever anything is put on it.

@@patriciaharrison I'm sure Nick has long converted to the healthy stuff.

@@patriciaharrison good luck with your health.

WHITE FLOUR!

Marlis Jacobi John played 6 string great!

Nile's got the funk!

That wasn't Duran Duran. No John who is the group's founder then there's no Duran Duran...

@@JOHNNYSGIRL1960 Well, I feel you're so right. It's a strange feeling, them without JT. But they did do stuff without him nonetheless, which I still am not used to. Arcadia was formed when John and Andy formed The Power Station, but you know this, you are as big a JT fan as I am. I'm just mentioning it for those who might not know. I do still wonder and think that when they formed The Power Station was around when Simon got married. Maybe he was busy doing that around the same time. I think John mentioned in an interview or two that whomever of the two got married first, would have to shave their head, but really the first time I saw his buzz cut was a view to a kills video. I cannot remember if Arcadia was before, after or during that time though.

So Red The Rose is brilliant!

I'm of the opinion that Arcadia was a dry run for DD 2.0, just in case it ended up being Simon, Nick and Roger, and maybe John. Andy was definitely a non-starter, and given everything that happened after they forced him back for "Notorious," I wonder why they even tried. As it turned out, Warren could sound a lot like Andy did ("Lake Shore Driving," anyone?)

I was pretty surprised at John's bitterness and jealousy towards U2.

@@jeremyud Can't really blame him. U2 blew them out of the water in the late 80s.

@@jeremyud I think it was more just frustration at their situation and the press/music press treatment of them compared o U2 as well.

He said in another interview that he would try to be sober to be able to work. Drugs and alcohol were after hours!

Oh, come on. Do you seriously think a guy in Nick's position is unmotivated?

If you can track it down, I'm sure many DD fans, myself included, would happily buy a copy :)

YES. I really want to buy this gem ! I hope it got released into a DVD / Blu-ray. Please :((((

I would pay good money for a DVD or Blu-ray of this. I like this documentary more than Sing Blue Silver.

Carolyn Brooks please find original if you can

Queit like the blurriness, has character 👌

Couldn't agree more ❤️

He is SO VERY BEAUTIFUL in this vid and in this 86-89 era. I reallyyyyy love his styles ( and hairstyle) in that era :)))

I am so in love with him.💘

@@rainbowtones4139 In all the eras. I love nick!

I think the problem with Notorious at the time of release 86/87 was that it was neither here nor there . Too sophisticated for the pop world which was becoming Stock, Atkin and Waterman dominated. Not Eurodanceý enough for the clubs where bands like Pet shop Boys, Erasure and New Order had found a place and too optimistic for the Indie/Goth audience listening to Depeche Mode, The Mission and The Smiths

It’s pure Yuppie rock. The majestic sound of Rio and textured stylings of Seven and The Ragged Tiger have been replaced with lots of horns and less aggression.

you are very welcome! i love that so many fans are enjoying this. It would be lovely if they re-release it properly someday :)

anyone saying that what came after "notorious" is better than the first 3 albums is out of their mind.

It's great totally agree alot off groups would have given up at that point off two members off the group left, that's why I have a great respect for Simon and Nick they have great patients so much wonderful talent love Duran been a fan from the very beginning great there still going 2019 + and still pulling the large could in there concerts world wide god bless them.....

@@jacquelinemullan4900 And John? You forgot him.

I bought the edited version in VHS twenty years ago and I remember I couldn't understand a word of English, so I gave it back to the store. I've learnt a lot since then and I've really enjoyed it now, thanks for sharing, really. One documentary I bought and never returned to the store was 'extraordinary world', even though I still didn't understand a word. I'd love to watch it again but I tossed my VCR and it's nowhere to be found here or Vimeo. It would be great to watch it again now, but a remastered version of the wedding album is still to be seen. If only someone could digitalize and upload it here...

They were sorely missing Andy and Roger.

multiplesifl Oh, and start watching at 59:19 for Nick and Simon baked. :P

multiplesifl totally agree!!!!! MY VCR died many years ago - this is the first time I've watched this for YEARS!

multiplesifl they're ALL baked lol! :) :) :)

Except John. He must have been in recovery at the time because he doesn't want to go to any Grammy parties because of all the "drunk, high people ". Which is kinda funny when you realize he ended up smoking so much hash oil recording Liberty that he doesn't remember it. :p

+multiplesifl LMAO!!!

Like your story I've been a fan since 1981 they been my lifetime band ! Inspiration is what they give me .used to model myself on simon

OMG. Same here. I adored these guys for the early 80's and then I guess my life just took another turn. However, I did see them on their Future Past tour in Boston a few weeks ago, and I was 20 years old again. Amazing, and this documentary really introduces us to the brilliant and beautiful young men who are and will be forever Duran Duran.

they have created more HITS than any other band

What killed Notorious was the choice of singles after the song Notorious. People were not ready for Skin Trade no matter how much the band believed in the song. Then they sealed the albums fate before they went on tour with the god awful remix of Meet El Presidente. I’ll always say Vertigo should’ve been the second single. It was a terrific song with a great chorus and would’ve made for an epic video on top of it and given the album the legs it’s deserved. Third single could’ve been Hold Me or American Science, both great songs. They really had a tendency to shoot themselves in the foot from this point until the reunion. After the success of The Wedding Album, they follow it up with a covers album? Killed them again. I do agree they should be in the hall of fame and it’s ridiculous they haven’t even been nominated with the success and legendary songs they have.

Haha, what a win last night for my Raiders! Thank God I can type, because I sure as hell can’t talk. My voice is gone from yelling all night. See ya in the playoffs!

Notorious is their Sgt Pepper. Love the album from start to finish. Would love to have a signed poster of the album cover.

But all DD members are still alive and Bowie is dead. And IMO they never came across as arrogant young men, even when they were the hottest band on the planet. They never bragged about their success, money or the truckload of girls they had in the 80s. They always seemed to be quiet down to earth and almost naïve, to an extent.

@@JTforeverL I just mean that none of us imagine being in our 50s or 60s when we're in our 20s, as they were then.

I promptly got up and made a tuna sandwich also. Crazy. I haven’t felt like a tuna sandwich in months.

@@MsHazza73 I know right?! It was like hypnosis! Wicked!!!! :O

Lol!! Why were they so into Tuna sandwiches? Maybe that was the “health food” of the time. Actually come to think of it I had tuna on a mini pita bread everyday for lunch then too! Lol!! It’s ridiculous that I love the way John says certain things. “Tuna sandwich”❤️. I especially love the way he says “The Clash” ❤️❤️🤦‍♀️

My pantry contains a can of tuna I inherited from a dead boyfriend. Gotta eat it up!

Sooo tempted to make some right now after watching this!! 😂

+drexulgeewrangle you're welcome!

Louise Cameron yeah that made me smile big time ♥

+Silviatube2006 you are most welcome. I'm glad other fans are enjoying it so much :)

I do :o) !