On the VH1 show True Spin, Duran Duran explained that "Rio" is a metaphor for America, and the song expressed their desire to succeed there, which they did. The wordplay is interesting, as "Rio" is sung as if it's a girl's name, and the word conjures images of the popular and glamorous Brazilian city, which goes with the exotic image the band was cultivating. The lyrics clearly state, however, "from mountains in the North down to the Rio Grande," which is the span of America. The Rio Grande river separates the US from Mexico. A few studio tric… read more
On the VH1 show True Spin, Duran Duran explained that "Rio" is a metaphor for America, and the song expressed their desire to succeed there… read more
On the VH1 show True Spin, Duran Duran explained that "Rio" is a metaphor for America, and the song expressed their desire to succeed there, which they did. The wordplay is int… read more
Duran Duran (named after a character in Roger Vadim's sci-fi classic, Barbarella) is an electronicpop rock band that was part of the New Wave movement of the 80s and 90s. Duran Duran have sold over 100 million records, making them one of the world's best-selling music artists. They achieved 30 top 40 singles in the UK Singles Chart (14 of them top 10) and 21 top 40 singles in the US Billboard Hot 100. The band have won numerous awards throughout their career: two Brit Awards including the 2004 award for Outstanding Contribution to Music, two Grammy Awards, an MTV Video Mu… read more
Duran Duran (named after a character in Roger Vadim's sci-fi classic, Barbarella) is an electronicpop rock band that was part of the New Wave movement of the 80s and 90s. Duran Duran … read more
Duran Duran (named after a character in Roger Vadim's sci-fi classic, Barbarella) is an electronicpop rock band that was part of the New Wave movement of the 80s and 90s. Duran Duran have sold over 100 million records, making the… read more
