Top 10 Duran Duran Songs: A Countdown of Their Best Hits

TLDRCounting down the top 10 Duran Duran songs, featuring a mix of synth pop, alternative rock, and new wave. These songs are a combination of fan favorites and commercial success.

Key insights

🎶Duran Duran's first ever single, 'Planet Earth,' introduced their unique mix of synth pop and new wave to the world.

😢'Come Undone' is a sorrowful yet captivating song that became a fan favorite and a top ten hit.

🕵️‍♂️'A View to a Kill' mixed rock and new wave to create a tension-filled theme song for the James Bond film.

🌍'Ordinary World' marked Duran Duran's comeback in the early 90s with its melancholic tone and alternative rock sound.

🌴'The Wild Boys' showcased Duran Duran's unique blend of new wave and hard rock, reaching the second spot on both the US and UK charts.

Q&A

What was Duran Duran's first ever single?

Duran Duran's first ever single was 'Planet Earth,' which introduced their mix of synth pop and new wave.

Which Duran Duran song became a top ten hit?

'Come Undone' became a fan favorite and a top ten hit for Duran Duran.

Which Duran Duran song was the theme song for a James Bond film?

'A View to a Kill' was the theme song for the James Bond film of the same name.

Which song marked Duran Duran's comeback in the early 90s?

'Ordinary World' marked Duran Duran's comeback in the early 90s with its melancholic tone and alternative rock sound.

Which Duran Duran song showcased their unique blend of new wave and hard rock?

'The Wild Boys' showcased Duran Duran's unique blend of new wave and hard rock, reaching the second spot on both the US and UK charts.

Timestamped Summary

00:05Welcome to WatchMojo.com where we count down the top 10 Duran Duran songs.

00:33'Planet Earth' was Duran Duran's first ever single, introducing their unique synth pop and new wave sound.

01:34'Come Undone' is a sorrowful yet captivating song that became a fan favorite and a top ten hit for Duran Duran.

02:27'A View to a Kill' mixed rock and new wave to create a tension-filled theme song for the James Bond film.

03:16'Ordinary World' marked Duran Duran's comeback in the early 90s with its melancholic tone and alternative rock sound.

04:20'The Wild Boys' showcased Duran Duran's unique blend of new wave and hard rock, reaching the second spot on both the US and UK charts.

05:10'The Reflex' was Duran Duran's first Billboard Hot 100 number one, combining new wave and danceable rock.

06:00'Girls on Film' became a mainstream success for Duran Duran, thanks to its raunchy music video.

06:58'Rio' quickly found success in the UK and later gained recognition in the US, becoming emblematic of the 80s.

07:57'Save a Prayer' blends new wave and synth pop in a moody number that takes listeners on a foreign and beautiful journey.

09:40'Hungry Like the Wolf' put Duran Duran on the map with its lively keyboards, catchy guitar riff, and exotic music video.