New Religion

"Planet Earth" live

"Ordinary World" recorded

Red Carpet Massacre concert

"Save a Prayer" for special reasons

Taking a liking to "Pressure Off"

"Tel Aviv" as a pure instrumental

"Reach Up For the Sunrise" & "What Happens Tomorrow" for inspiration

But did you know...

"New Religion" is an unspoken favorite.

The official Duran Duran Twitter account recently posted a throw back video to when the band performed "New Religion" live in 1982 (I believe the year was).  Fashion choices for the original lineup have come a long way since then, but the focal point was the song and the energy that remained consistent then and now (before Andy Taylor's departure).

Nick Rhodes hints at a mysterious tone in the keyboard opening until Andy Taylor electrifies the pace.  Roger Taylor maintains the beat.  John Taylor's bass is intriguing in a way much like the keyboard opening.  I am not sure how this could make sense, but I suppose the deep sound of a bass guitar adds an element of musical curiosity.  Simon Le Bon's vocals are, of course, the glue that holds the song together.  The lyrics are powerful in mid-song in that Simon, John, and Andy are singing over each other in a seamless way.

Whether performed in the 1980s or well into the 21st Century, I, quite simply, really like "New Religion."

And so on this Remember When Friday, enjoy the videos below as a Duran Duran throw back.

Happy Friday!