I used to love Duran Duran. I caught them when they were coolest, the boat and the colours of Rio catching my eye. I went back to 'Girls on Film' and didn't mind that too much. I followed them through Seven and the Ragged Tiger and Arena, but lost interest a bit 'round about the James Bond theme. I've even got the wedding album on vinyl. I had a calender, which I ordered via mail order and impatiently expected for weeks. I started out fancying Nick the most, but moved on to John as I got older. (Can you blame me?) I followed their adventures with the girls and the drugs. I envied Danish model Renee Toft Simonsen, who dated John Taylor for zillions of years and presumably had sex with him too (which I presumed was nice, but who knows?).

They weren't the greatest musicians or even the most gorgeous boys around. But they were sooo naughty and looked so rich and glamourous, that I just wanted to hang out with them.

So I'm pleased to see that they've still got it.
posted by charlotte at 16:55 - comment