The Final Show with the Original Membersĭuran Duran’s performance of four songs (“A View to a Kill”, “Union of the Snake”, “Save a Prayer”, and “The Reflex”) results in what would become the band’s final show with the original five members.Robert Palmer decides not to tour with Power Station Michael Des Barres becomes the lead singer as Power Station embarks on a summer tour.ĭuran Duran and Power Station both perform at Live Aid in America at JFK Stadium, Philadelphia, PA. A View To A Kill Soundtrack Released in US and Japan.Footage from the film is interspersed within the video. The “A View To A Kill” video is filmed at the Eiffel Tower, Paris, France. “A View to a Kill” at the Montreux Pop Festivalĭuran Duran performs “A View to a Kill” at the Montreux Pop Festival, Montreux, Switzerland.“A View To A Kill” Peaks at #1 in US, the First James Bond Theme to do so.Top of the Pops Airs Duran Duran’s performance of “A View To A Kill”.“A View To A Kill” single released worldwide, with B-Side instrumental “A View To A Kill (That Fatal Kiss).” So Red The Rose Mixed at Soundworks Studio in NYCĭuran Duran and John Barry write the James Bond theme “A View to a Kill,” (for the film of the same name), which is recorded at Maison Rouge Studio and CTS Studio in London with a 60-piece orchestra.Simon, Nick and Roger begin to record the Arcadia album, So Red The Rose, at Studio de la Grande Armee in Paris with producer Alex Sadkin and numerous musical guests, including Grace Jones, Sting, David Gilmour and Herbie Hancock. Nick and Simon Name Their Band Arcadia after the Latin Phrase “et in arcadia ego”.As the project takes shape, they invite Roger to join them. With John and Andy focusing on Power Station, Nick and Simon decide to record some tracks of their own. Duran Duran’s “The Reflex” Named International Hit of the Year at the Ivor Novello Awards.John and Andy Appears as Guest VJs on MTV.Power Station Release Their First Album, 33 1/3.Power Station’s “Some Like It Hot” Single is Released.Simon appears with his foot injured and in a cast. The Power Station performs “Some Like It Hot” and “Bang A Gong” on Saturday Night Live this turns out to be Robert Palmer’s only live performance with the band.ĭuran Duran performs “The Wild Boys” at the San Remo Festival in Italy. The Power Station on Saturday Night Live.Duran Duran Wins the BRIT Award for Best British Music Video for “The Wild Boys”.The video for the song will go on to become the reigning champ of MTV’s Friday Night Video Fights. The “Save a Prayer (live)” single off of Arena, with B-Side “Save A Prayer” single edit, is released in the US. “Save a Prayer (live)” Single is Released.Simon Invests in the 77-foot Maxi-Yacht Drum, with Managers Paul and Michael Berrow.

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