1 00:00:05,671 --> 00:00:08,165 They're the wild boys. 2 00:00:11,565 --> 00:00:13,550 Welcome to WatchMojo.com 3 00:00:13,550 --> 00:00:18,050 and today we're counting down our picks for the Top 10 Duran Duran Songs. 4 00:00:21,177 --> 00:00:26,134 For this list, we've chosen our entries based on a combination of the artist's fan favorites 5 00:00:26,134 --> 00:00:29,365 and their most commercially successful songs. 6 00:00:39,683 --> 00:00:42,443 Released as the band's first ever single, 7 00:00:45,110 --> 00:00:51,110 this 4-minute track introduced us to Duran Duran's mix of synthpop and new wave. 8 00:00:58,711 --> 00:01:03,199 With references to the New Romantic fashion movement and a pounding rhythm, 9 00:01:03,199 --> 00:01:06,347 "Planet Earth" was a top 20 UK hit 10 00:01:10,794 --> 00:01:14,801 and was later included on their self-titled debut record. 11 00:01:33,753 --> 00:01:36,562 With its Warren Cuccurullo-developed guitar hook, 12 00:01:36,562 --> 00:01:39,001 alternative rock sound, audio effects 13 00:01:39,001 --> 00:01:41,721 and use of male and female vocals, 14 00:01:44,946 --> 00:01:48,105 Duran Duran created a truly ethereal atmosphere 15 00:01:48,105 --> 00:01:51,229 with the second single from The Wedding Album. 16 00:02:00,398 --> 00:02:03,107 "Come Undone" may have a sorrowful feel to it, 17 00:02:03,107 --> 00:02:06,809 but that's exactly what draws you in and holds you tight. 18 00:02:09,373 --> 00:02:12,484 As the band's second straight top 10 from their seventh record, 19 00:02:12,484 --> 00:02:15,260 it's obvious many others felt the same. 20 00:02:31,996 --> 00:02:35,081 Mixing rock and new wave to evoke feelings of tension 21 00:02:35,081 --> 00:02:38,393 and excitement that are normally associated with spy films, 22 00:02:44,060 --> 00:02:49,139 Duran Duran crafted this 3-and-a-half minute number for the Bond film of the same name. 23 00:02:52,174 --> 00:02:54,718 Despite critics' reservations about the band's abilities 24 00:02:54,718 --> 00:02:58,069 to compose a tune appropriate for the franchise, 25 00:03:00,626 --> 00:03:03,298 "A View to a Kill" surpassed expectations 26 00:03:03,298 --> 00:03:07,493 and became the only Bond theme to top the Billboard Hot 100. 27 00:03:22,753 --> 00:03:25,678 After some musical experimentation in the late '80s, 28 00:03:25,678 --> 00:03:31,222 Duran Duran found their synthpop sound was starting to lose steam by the early '90s. 29 00:03:35,591 --> 00:03:40,962 Things turned around in 1993 with their comeback record known as The Wedding Album, 30 00:03:40,962 --> 00:03:44,284 with first single "Ordinary World" leading the charge. 31 00:03:51,962 --> 00:03:53,833 Featuring a melancholy tone, 32 00:03:53,833 --> 00:03:58,978 the pop and alternative rock ballad took the band into the Billboard Hot 100's top 5 33 00:03:58,978 --> 00:04:01,829 and into the UK Top 10. 34 00:04:19,298 --> 00:04:21,453 Inspired by an apocalyptic novel, 35 00:04:21,453 --> 00:04:24,351 Simon Le Bon wrote the lyrics to this new wave tune 36 00:04:24,351 --> 00:04:28,647 while Nick Rhodes, and John, Roger and Andy Taylor composed the music. 37 00:04:35,515 --> 00:04:38,411 The result was a 4-minute track filled with chanting, 38 00:04:38,411 --> 00:04:41,615 thumping drums, and hard rocking guitar. 39 00:04:48,679 --> 00:04:52,827 As the only studio recorded song on Duran Duran's live Arena album, 40 00:04:52,827 --> 00:04:58,033 "The Wild Boys" reached the second spot on both the U.S. and UK charts. 41 00:05:14,076 --> 00:05:16,254 Seven and the Ragged Tiger's third single 42 00:05:16,254 --> 00:05:20,131 wasn't only Duran Duran's first Billboard Hot 100 number one 43 00:05:20,131 --> 00:05:23,818 but it was also a top twenty smash worldwide. 44 00:05:31,086 --> 00:05:33,980 With its new wave sound and danceable rock vibe, 45 00:05:33,980 --> 00:05:39,249 "The Reflex" is a fun and musically layered track that also topped the UK charts. 46 00:05:42,550 --> 00:05:45,805 And who can forget Le Bon's warbling during the chorus? 47 00:06:05,244 --> 00:06:08,467 It was with this new wave single that you can't help but dance to 48 00:06:08,467 --> 00:06:13,204 that Duran Duran had their first taste of mainstream success in the UK. 49 00:06:18,840 --> 00:06:24,331 But it was actually its raunchy music video that helped "Girls on Film" stay on the charts there 50 00:06:24,331 --> 00:06:28,104 and which eventually became an MTV staple. 51 00:06:28,104 --> 00:06:30,799 This meant an edited "day version" 52 00:06:34,961 --> 00:06:38,326 and uncensored "night version" of the clip were released 53 00:06:38,326 --> 00:06:41,992 - with the latter featuring unapologetic use of BDSM, 54 00:06:41,992 --> 00:06:44,537 barely clothed girls and more. 55 00:07:06,523 --> 00:07:08,509 Distinguished by its unique intro, 56 00:07:08,509 --> 00:07:11,915 driving bass line and synthesizer-led hook, 57 00:07:18,031 --> 00:07:22,735 Rio's title track quickly found top 10 success in their native UK. 58 00:07:28,410 --> 00:07:33,439 And though it only found American chart recognition following a reissue a year later, 59 00:07:36,318 --> 00:07:38,662 "Rio" remains emblematic of the '80s 60 00:07:38,662 --> 00:07:42,177 thanks to its electronic melody and well-known music video. 61 00:07:44,889 --> 00:07:48,010 Multiple artists have also covered the song. 62 00:08:05,808 --> 00:08:08,650 There's just something about the way the band blends new wave 63 00:08:08,650 --> 00:08:11,404 and synthpop in this moody number off Rio 64 00:08:11,404 --> 00:08:16,222 that makes us feel they're taking us on a journey to somewhere foreign and beautiful. 65 00:08:24,437 --> 00:08:26,628 It's truly an escape in musical form, 66 00:08:26,628 --> 00:08:30,523 with the standout synthesizer riff bringing it all together. 67 00:08:35,335 --> 00:08:37,776 While the single reached the UK top 2, 68 00:08:37,776 --> 00:08:42,243 its scenic music video found heavy rotation on MTV. 69 00:08:46,417 --> 00:08:48,375 Before we unveil our number one pick, 70 00:08:48,375 --> 00:08:51,116 here are a few honorable mentions: 71 00:09:43,526 --> 00:09:47,529 It was Rio''s second single that really put Duran Duran on the map 72 00:09:47,529 --> 00:09:50,014 when it came to worldwide success. 73 00:09:55,209 --> 00:09:59,605 Thanks to its lively keyboards, a biting guitar riff, and Le Bon's vocals, 74 00:09:59,605 --> 00:10:02,793 "Hungry Like the Wolf" showed off Duran Duran's musical chemistry 75 00:10:10,690 --> 00:10:15,103 and propelled the band into the top 5 of the UK charts. 76 00:10:18,437 --> 00:10:21,381 But it was its Indiana Jones-inspired music video, 77 00:10:21,381 --> 00:10:23,613 with its exotic locales and animals, 78 00:10:23,613 --> 00:10:29,128 that helped them find a home on MTV and into the top 5 of the U.S. charts. 79 00:10:31,956 --> 00:10:33,530 Do you agree with our list? 80 00:10:33,530 --> 00:10:36,129 What's your favorite Duran Duran Song? 81 00:10:39,853 --> 00:10:42,039 With new Top 10s published daily, 82 00:10:42,039 --> 00:10:45,177 be sure to subscribe to WatchMojo.com.