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It became Duran Durans biggest hit (at the time) on the UK Singles Chart, reaching number two, held out of the top spot by Survivors 'Eye of the Tiger'. The song was the third single taken from their second album Rio (1982). It reached number two in the UK, and was kept off the top by Survivor's 'Eye of the Tiger'. 'Save a Prayer' is the sixth single by the English new wave band Duran Duran, released on 9 August 1982. He accidentally swallowed some of the water, and had to be hospitalized during their Australian tour due to a tropical virus. While sitting on a branch over a lagoon and miming his guitar, a rather sozzled Andy Taylor fell into the water. "It was funny as hell, but quite hairy for a moment," said Rhodes later. This turned out to be the elephant's mating call, leading the elephant carrying Roger Taylor to charge downhill in order to mount the female.
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The video was taken from Duran Durans Oakland, California concerts that were filmed for the Arena (An Absurd Notion) video. On the live version Simon Le Bon dedicates the song to Marvin Gaye, who had been fatally shot the day before the concert was recorded in April 1984.
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The latter pair had zero time after completing the record to change clothes before catching their flight, and Rhodes had to wear the same leather jacket and trousers he had been wearing in the cold of London.ĭuring the filming of the scene where the band were riding elephants, a female elephant made a bizarre sound. A live version of the song was released in 1985. 'We are honored that the Eagles of Death Metal covered 'Save A Prayer,' and included it on their most recent album. Simon Le Bon and Roger and John Taylor travelled to the location, while Andy Taylor and Nick Rhodes stayed in London finishing mixes for the Rio album. Back in the UK rehearsing for their upcoming tour, Duran Duran issued a statement today regarding the fan campaign to propel the Eagles of Death Metal’s cover of their song 'Save A Prayer' to 1 on the British charts. The video shoot was a difficult experience for the band.