The 'Save a Prayer' single, released ahead of Rio, further cemented Duran Duran's status as ambitious new wave hitmakers with its atmospheric production and exotic music video.
- The single reached number two on the UK Singles Chart and number 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
- The song was recorded at the band's favorite studio, George Martin's Air Studios, in Montserrat.
- The accompanying music video, filmed in Sri Lanka, was noted for its cinematic quality and exotic locales.
Duran Duran is a British synth-pop band formed in Birmingham in 1978, best known for their stylish, synth-driven new wave sound. In August 1982, they were on the cusp of releasing their second album, Rio, aiming to build on the international success of their debut.
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