Duran Duran on Austin City Limits "Save a Prayer"

[@therealdoug1000]

I'm not sure we totally understood just how talented these guys were at the time.

[@dspencer1201]

So true. And Tears for Fears.

[@MrJonube]

Spot on! I think the MTV videos caused that with all the silliness. It made us look at them, and other talented performers, as less than serious. But as in all...time reveals the truth.

[@RuthJohnstonaworldofgoods]

Speak for yourself. Lol. I knew they were rock Gods!

[@mariag5988]

I know that I sure did! Love, A Lifelong Duranie

[@tcmusic6429]

You act like 80’s teens are the only ones who are Duran fans. Lol

[@atreides6]

Holy crap Simon’s voice sounds amazing! Loved this song since I was a kid, something haunting about it.

[@michaelescareno7048]

Exactly!! His voice was phenomenal on this show. I watched it on PBS. I had no idea!!!

[@piranhaowner1967]

Yes I Agree 100%❤️❤️❤️ Love the Sing A Long…😊😊😊

[@77Keith]

Incredible performance! Simon Le Bon still sound great, like going back in time!

[@Redblacksmile]

i agree with you! There is something different in this song...

[@adamdorgant9454]

Yes indeed!!!!!

[@cw9817]

For those of us who are Gen X, the music of the '80s is such a large part of our shared language. "Save a Prayer" still has some of Le Bon's best poetry.

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

By far the best decade of music.

[@FabioFerreiro-f2s]

isso que é canção de ouvir ​@@dcmastermindfirst9418

[@jasonq111]

100%. I was 12 when Rio came out and life was glorious!

[@annmarieslavick356]

They are talented, not just a flash from the 80's.

[@adamdorgant9454]

You’re right about that!!!!

[@glennsmiley7704]

From a 54 year old metal head, I have but one word.....RESPECT!!!

[@katemarr1984]

People like to put labels on genres on taste and judge what speaks to you- cool, do what you need to do - they're missing the point - if you like it and it makes you feel good that's what matters. Own being a metal head that likes what you like. 😊

[@allancheli]

Compared to today’s lame poser rock bands, Duran Duran sounds like a highly skilled legit rock band nowadays, despite being a pop band back in the 80s. None of todays music rock anymore..its all lame instagram versions of the real thing. I’m also an old metalhead… megadeth, pantera, black sabbath, dio, old queensryche, even type o negative, daylight dies (the metal band, not the pop band), nordic gloom metal like katatonia etc.. you name it. Rock on!

[@سيديمحمدالمغربي]

Chino Moreno Deftones singer influenced by Duran Duran.

[@benringenberg2394]

I didn't think a metal head would get duran duran, one word from me to you....respect! peace.

[@neilgregory3506]

So you ain't a metal head your a music lover I av been a punk hip hop soul reggae 70s to nowadays I couldn't class myself and I love it that way I can enjoy every music that is in the moment and this is classic 🤟🎶❤

[@timmbos]

Makes me want to cry thinking how fantastic times were back then. It's hell on earth right now today and it sucks.

[@jeffalbillar7625]

They're still putting it down tough. Fuck yeah, I'm proud of them and to have grown up with them. Peace out, GenX in the house.

[@captainarcher2]

GenX also. I agree 100% with you.

[@ronrobins3513]

Same here...been down since Planet Earth on MTV with Martha Quinn and JJ GEN X 4 LIFE☺️☺️

[@jeffalbillar7625]

@@captainarcher2 ✌️🙏

[@jeffalbillar7625]

@@ronrobins3513 ✌️🙏

[@paulm2861]

Amen! GenX

[@bobbyboykin7137]

That song really takes me back,, great times back then. If you were there and the right age, you get it. Simon still has it. He can still hit the note.

[@Me-qp8vz]

To the times when equality meant nothing and racism was at an all time high. Yeah lets go back to that...NOT!

[@shcaskey]

@@Me-qp8vz give me a break...just step away from CNN!!

[@jeffalbillar7625]

@@Me-qp8vz I'm sorry that you had a bad experience, not just back then, but any time. I had some very good times and very bad times back then. Peace

[@KarlafromOZ]

@@Me-qp8vz OH FFS will you people just crawl under a rock, this is a music video,, it's not anything more but remembering our time

[@glenishii2022]

@@Me-qp8vz You obviously did not grow up in that time period…Sorry, it was a more carefree era and not so “woke” and full of crybabies that got their feelings hurt.

[@youngbrutus7426]

I hear this song and trans ported to 1984. In a small middle class family from east Tennessee We didn’t have MTV at my house. Laying in my bedroom listening to the cassette player of Duran Duran. I would love to talk to my self at ten years old explain how important music is. I miss when music was good. I miss the 80’s

[@jasonharrington2106]

still a fricken amazing voice after all these years

[@anabelasalvaterra1774]

True ❤

[@adamdorgant9454]

Yes indeed!!!!👍👍

[@adamdorgant9454]

Yes indeed!!!!👍👍

[@OtherMike5000]

SOUND GOOD ✅ LOOK GOOD ✅

[@mariafietta6864]

They are gorgeous.Simon still singing beautifully. My teenage revived whenever I hear Duran Duran🤩🎼😍

[@jacklandon9739]

Agree 100% his voice has continued to be incredible after all these years. Funny how Music is so powerful you hear something and it’s like a time machine right back to a day before

[@TheLeftyGrove]

I am old now. This song was a go-to to calm my mind and have a positive outlook on life in my late teens. Still a beautiful song.

[@jeffalbillar7625]

It reminds me so much of back then. This was early teens for me. 🙏✌️

[@atreides6]

Amen. I can feel my youth when I hear this song.

[@jdoedoenet]

Saw them in 1984...hard to believe. And they still deliver.

[@Poeme340]

The same for me, way back in my early 20’s dreaming of a beautiful future…for everyone.👍

[@jeffalbillar7625]

@@Poeme340 ✌️👍🙏 Good memories.

[@sandrafaith]

*Holds up lighter, old-school-style* STILL a magnificent song after all these years.

[@OtherMike5000]

*John Taylor* has GOT to be one of the *Top Bass Players Of All Time*

[@flapxjackson]

Agreed. The bass on Rio blows me away every time I hear it.

[@brianaviation3072]

he is and should be.

[@adamdorgant9454]

Yes he is!!!!!

[@MrPrincebass99]

Rio was just an incredible record. So many different moods....and Simon still has his pipes. Damn!

[@dougl945]

I’m a 55 year who just became 15 again. I literally started tearing up.

[@LorenScott69]

I cannot believe how unchanged Simon's voice is from the 80's. WOW! He sounds just like the record still. Kudos to him and the rest of the band -- solid as ever!!

[@adamdorgant9454]

You’re right about that!!!!!

[@OtherMike5000]

(Looks around comment section) *”THESE ARE MY PEOPLE!”*

[@deecee2429]

How times change!. 40 years ago it would have been cigarette lighters. Now it's the flashlights on their cell phones! Still a classic song from the ultimate pop band EVER! It's 1982 all over again!

[@jinglebunny3337]

I was thinking that so many burned thumbs. 🔥

[@janeedwards1966]

DURANIE FOR LIFE!!! After 40 years they're finally being inducted to the ROCK N ROLL HALL OF FAME!!!!😭💜🌎🐍🐯🐺🌕💃🍒🍨🎆⛵🎶🎙🎹🎸🥁🎷😍

[@covertguy1575]

56 years old and I still love this song and then this little gem showed up in my loop… Fact: I saw these guys in 1984.

[@leonardozolecio7586]

Tengo 55 años y me pasa lo mismo, terrible Temazo. Saludos desde Argentina.

[@annmarieslavick356]

They sound GREAT , so many years later. GREAT song.

[@NIACOMBS25]

mtv was so special back then. These guy's videos were transporters.

[@chadreynolds6804]

Holy fuckn shit!!!! I'm an 80s kid. Loved it all! Rock, pop, new age, alt., metal, you name it. But the old rock stars have long lost their ability to do what they once could. NOT DURAN DURAN! HOLY SHIT! ..amazing

[@technoforever888]

They look and sound FABULOUS!!!

[@jeffalbillar7625]

For sure, for sure.

[@user-tq3rr8vy2w]

Seems like they all took care of themselves. They look great!

[@jim6025]

This song is absolutely ageless. It blows me away just as much today as when I heard it the first time in the 80’s MASTERPIECE

[@SteelyDanimal]

60 is the new 40

[@meandcoda]

One of my favorite things at the band's shows is to turn around, at the beginning of Save A Prayer, and see all the lights in the crowd...it's always so cool and beautiful. Kind of makes your heart skip a bit...feeling that connected to all the other fans.

[@jeffalbillar7625]

Beautiful vision you gave me. Thank you

[@meandcoda]

@@jeffalbillar7625 💙💙💙

[@GeriOnTheRadio]

Amazing intro….. one of my favorite songs too! ❤️

[@jerrycaldwell308]

Bahahaha BAHAHAHA

[@meandcoda]

@@jerrycaldwell308 why?

[@skip686]

Dang, Simon's vocals are still killing it. Blast from my past for sure.

[@therealchickentender]

I am absolutely DUMBSTRUCK by how outstanding this performance was.... all these years later. Just amazed.

[@lisaknell1809]

I saw Duran Duran live in 84’. I wasn’t a huge Duranie but my friend was. I love them now, I wish I’d have taken the time to memorize every moment of that concert.

[@ca7384]

Wow!! This band sounds the same as they did in the 1990's.. Awesome performance!!

[@Luckkk8]

I think too

[@ElectoneGuy]

80s

[@stephenroman9015]

I saw these guys about 37 years ago performing this song

[@damienquinn933]

When I was at live aid I was 15 years old and these guys came out and played live I was in the crowd with 100,000 people they blew my mind! I was a fan for life! They are the truth!

[@Suntzu366]

Its like they were kept in a time capsule. They sound GREAT and they are coming to town finally!

[@andyp4903]

Boy o boy did I underestimate the greatness of this band “back in the day”.

[@catherinehmichael4699]

Sounds fantastic, his voice sounds just like it did so many years ago.

[@lisastevens7008]

Proof positive that true perfection doesn't fade. They sound as amazing as they ever did. I know. I lived it the first time around.

[@Gate3739]

Wow so close to the original version, so many years after! Mr Lebon and the band still look good!

[@eriwilnel]

WOW! Duran Duran has stood the test of time. Still killin it!

[@troyed9071]

Love Duran Duran, I first saw them at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, MO 2/16/1984. They put on a great show, , I hope they tour and have date in K.C. sometime soon.

[@luisricardolazoruales1718]

My Fav of all times…DDfan4ever

[@engelguillermotaboada2683]

duran duran look like a Duran Duran.🤔❤️

[@ryanwillis2513]

4:59 amazing backing vocals

[@beecee777]

Wow! Is this just recently!!!! Hell yes!!!! This song got me through my younger years

[@mariannskears1733]

I am so glad they are still playing. Wish Andy was there to make it whole. They sound and look great. Still makes my heart go pitter pat.

[@mattmurdock7444]

Mariann…. Heck yeah me too.. loved AndyT in this band!! Miss him dearly!!!

[@groofoot]

@@mattmurdock7444 He'll be in L.A. in November, with them, when they go into the Hall! I'm hoping they'll have a Kum-bay-ah moment and he'll rejoin them ....

[@mattmurdock7444]

@@groofoot Greg, I dare you to look up on KZbin Careless Memories live in Amsterdam’05 w AndyT and just watch him rock out hard!!!! That’s just beautiful to see them w him.. goosebumps man!!!

[@groofoot]

@@mattmurdock7444 Cool! 8-)

[@meandcoda]

Yay... thank you. It's been a rough week (month? Year?😂) and Duran Duran always make everything seem better. I usually see them every time they tour, but because of Covid and cancer I haven't been able to go to any of their recent shows...so videos like this are a treasure. Can't wait to watch the whole show tomorrow ☺️💙🐺

[@lparaujo2012]

DURAN DURAN IS FANTASTIC!! GOOD VIBRATIONS FOR YOU AND ME!!

[@jeffalbillar7625]

And you wanted to dance, so I ask you to dance, but fear is in your soul, some people call it a one night stand, but we can call it Paradise...... Don't say no a prayer for me now, save it till the morning after no, don't say a prayer for me now...... Save it till the morning after. .. God Bless You, my sister.

[@matthewclay6535]

You're in my prayers Monica!! JOHN 3:16 forever!

[@ronrice1931]

Amazing. Confidence personified. His voice is magical.

[@demonspoo]

Awesome still sound Great

[@jeffalbillar7625]

They put it down.

[@cesarfigarola]

Wow he sounds even better than the original song when he first did it!!! Wow I’m amazed At his age sounding so good You can tell he didn’t abuse illegal substances Bravo

[@laureng5476]

Best live version of this tune. ❤

[@shadowforest5436]

This song captivated me as a mid-teen. It had an ethereal atmosphere that many synth-pop outfits at the time didn’t quite achieve. And the video filmed in Sri Lanka was sublime. Great to see these guys still doing their thing and Le Bon’s voice hasn’t changed in 40 years. Well done.

[@lisaknell1809]

Yes, the original video is gorgeous. I still love Duran Duran, even after all of these years. ❤️

[@tastewithjase]

His voice is holding up really well, great songs stand the test of time, and this is one.

[@grethi8110]

I was not born yet in the 80's but this is one of my fave songs in the whole world❤ incredible performers! incredible musicians! I love Duran Duran and Idc what anybody says

[@lancehurley9743]

One of the handful of bands I’d still pay to see today..

[@viffer94]

Wow, the boys still sound great after all these years.

[@amandaholliday9335]

This song is so beautiful it really moves me. The video is so very beautiful . This bring back some happy summer school holiday 38 years ago. I do hope they play this at Hyde park 2022 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏seeing love and peace to everyone in the world 🌎 ❤ 💕 ♥ 💜

[@piapress2959]

OMG I Wish I was there !

[@chrisclark7587]

Super performance of this song! Simon, you still kill it along with your band mates to this day. My only wish is that Dom Brown gets the attention that he deserves. So happy to have grown with the band after all these years !!

[@michaelboggus9993]

1985: Lighters 2022: Cellphone flashlights

[@markalbrecht4074]

The 80’s were the best times of my life and DD will live forever in my memory.

[@JOHNNYSGIRL1960]

John Taylor is so great in this song too. His bass playing is not talked about enough in this song. Not to mention Nick, Dom and Roger! It's not just about Simon although he's still amazing!

[@kenwilliams9539]

John Taylor is an amazing bass player..

[@katemarr1984]

@@kenwilliams9539 Nick was my hardcore crush and always will be. He is an integral part of them bands sound. That said, play that fucking bass John! Had the pleasure of meeting him a long time ago. So kind and sweet; great memory that stays with me to this day.

[@kentsmith614]

God how I love this song. Early 80s discovered this song on the Rio album. A fan since then.. Oh such Happy Times.🙂

[@seekingrainbows]

Play that fukin bass John!!!

[@mynameisnoonesbusiness4488]

@@katemarr1984 yes Nik Rhodes. My crush too. ❤️‍🔥of the band I always thought. This song would no be this song wo the little keyboard tremolo.

[@timgraf9064]

.... more than just a pop ballad and always more than what you thought.

[@donaswann5669]

Miracle d'avoir conservé la voix de Simon Le Bon et l'inspiration. Leur joie visible de revoir leur public est réciproque.

[@gabedestellano]

They've still got "it"... It really is stunning how long these guys have consistently created incredible music. Can't wait to see them in 10 days in Phoenix!

[@antoniop1968]

Love Austin City Limits, it gave, up and comers a chance when no one else would.

[@CrimsonCatz]

Absolutely fantastic!!! Simon's voice is exquisite, all are on point & the crowd are loving it... How rightly so!! We've been fans since 1981, they have never failed to disappoint... We love you Duran Duran, 💜 😎 🔥

[@RollFoxRobloxMore]

Most bands pitch down to accommodate the lead singers aging vocal range; Duran Duran didn’t succumb to it. Ridiculously good show and proud of all of them!

[@schedvi]

Right? How in the hell is this possible?! Simon’s voice is spot on and still amazing. He aged, his voice didn’t!

[@michaelv151]

A lot of it has to do with not smoking and not over touring and staying healthy. Also keep in mind Simon isn't doing songs that hurt his voice . Take Paul Stanley from Kiss, he did a lot of songs that pushed his range and a lot of touring. Now his voice isn't sounding good.

[@fviannaval]

Simon' s voice is INTACT!!!

[@clutchklopeck9495]

High school all the way up 2020... All the Hot chicks loved Duran Duran! I did too.

[@chef-boy-r-steve7710]

By far one of the greatest bands to emerge out of the 80's....they still sound live exactly like their albums....just listen to Ordinary World from this same show at Austin City Limits.....simple perfection..!!

[@russellshorter728]

Many good memories when I hear this. Days were so care free. I want to go back....

[@cherylreichardt]

As beautiful as they were when I saw them in concert in 83! 👍🥰

[@sjd9214]

yeah, i also saw them in '83. Duranies, haha

[@DonRosa949]

La guitarra que brilla Inmaculada.

[@jmctigret]

I seen them 1990s in Houston Texas, great concert. Simon Le Bon still sound great!

[@lparaujo2012]

ESPETACULAR!!! VIVA DURAN DURAN!!! ETERNO!!

[@markadams157]

Duran Duran was considered to be the Beatles of the '80s.

[@adamdorgant9454]

Yes, now that you mentioned it!!!!

[@clips65]

I've seen them a few times and they are so tight as a band. Still killin it in 2024!!!

[@FranciscoJoseVillanueva]

The songs that made them legends still play in the year 2024.

[@americanpancakelive]

Like the coolest dad ever.

[@CM-mv5ew]

Love DD and the great music they are still making. Drove 11 hours to see them in Austin!

[@DawnGabriel1966]

Simon still sounds amazing 🤩

[@vanpascual5243]

80's the best!!!

[@Juki.227]

Mmm ... Pero qué es esta hermosura de video??? Estan divinos todos!!! 3:27 🤗😘😍 Cosita más bella!!!

[@fantasyworld-m3f]

Very impressive with all those lights that glowed in the dark .I wanted be there.

[@marcelaivonnealcayagaleiva4083]

Que magníficos,fabulosa voz de Simon saludos desde Chile 🇨🇱

[@billwang5462]

Asa hard rock metal guy I always loved this band. Brilliant.

[@charleswhite7612]

Simon has gotten better over the years. He used to sound like a straining cat and I always felt bad for him. Now he deserves respect!✊

[@ericmclaughlin73]

Yep! Simon still has it. Nick and John are still great as well. The new album Future Past is fantastic. John Taylor is jamming his ass off on that record.

[@TooleyPeter]

Unbelievable! How good are these guys?

[@rickuest1512]

They rock it pretty dam good still. Right on Duran Duran.

[@danielgama4566]

Conheci Duran Duran em 1989 através do meu Irmão mais velho e foi amor à primeira música !! Amo Duran Duran

[@jinglebunny3337]

These guys look amazing. Playing on the icon Austin Stage. 2:57 4:52 u go girl I still wear my mask to & nor afraid of change. Duran sounds Grate. I seen the pretenders in 210 in 2008 Holly crap there had quality sound just like this. Some 70s 80s bands still have it.

[@lillianlopez2338]

They have been my favorite band since I was 13 years old. I’m 50 now! I haven’t seen them live in many years. Hope they do a US tour soon.

[@tomahawk5118]

What a blast from the past!

[@shadowsymphony1]

These guys were and always will be so cool!

[@neverenoughguitars8276]

Wow they sound as good as they did in the 80's/90's. Amazing.

[@willmchale3001]

saw them four years ago at red rocks with Nile Rodgers. one of the very best shows I've ever seen in my life and i've seen loads including prince, who, stones, genesis, metallica, U2, rush, mayer, etc. i was absolutely blown away at the sound, musicianship, simon's voice - these guys are tremendously underrated as song-writers and musicians. it was their first visit to red rocks and i am so thankful i was there - one of my greatest concert memories.

[@sm87112]

Red Rocks is impossible to see a bad show there, most stunning stage

[@michael_caz_nyc]

My favorite song by them. It's a great track. They sound fantastic. Nick & John are always tight-musicians, but Simon's vocals are better then expected. He was spot-on.