Duran Duran – Rio
Rio is the seventh single by Duran Duran. It was first released as a single in Australia, in August 1982, followed by a UK release on 1st November 1982. The song was the fourth, final title single lifted from the band’s album of the same name. It was issued worldwide in October 1982 and became a Top 10 hit in the UK Singles Chart, peaking at #9 on 11th December 1982.
Director Russell Mulcahy filmed the vivid music video for Rio, which featured iconic images of the band in Antony Price suits, singing and playing around on a yacht speeding over the crystal blue Caribbean Sea. The music video was shot over the course of three days in May 1982 on the island of Antigua.
