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Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Duran Duran - Careless Memories

"Careless Memories"

Background -
Second single from the debut album, Duran Duran
Released in April 1981

Point if interest -
Following the Top 20 success of Duran Duran's debut single, "Planet Earth," "Careless Memories" was essentially considered a letdown when only reaching No. 37 in UK charts.

Point of intrigue -
The decision to release "Careless Memories" was the band's record label, EMI.  

"...After its failure, executives decided to let Duran Duran choose their own single releases.  The band's first selection was "Girls on Film"..." (Wikipedia)

"Girls on Film" was Duran Duran's first Top 5 in the UK.

"Careless Memories" was a concert staple in the 1980s and featured especially in the live album, Arena (1984).








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