While it didn't initially get a release in the US, it later reached number 16 in early 1985. It reached number two in the UK, and was kept off the top by Survivor's 'Eye of the Tiger'. He accidentally swallowed some of the water, and had to be hospitalized during their Australian tour due to a tropical virus. Save a Prayer by Duran Duran Written by: Nick Rhodes, Simon Le Bon, Andy Taylor GB, John Taylor GB2, Roger Taylor GB2 Language: English Released on. Pretty looking road I try to hold the rising floods that fill my skin Don’t ask me why I’ll keep my promise melt the ice And you wanted to dance so. Save it till the morning after Save it till the morning after.

While sitting on a branch over a lagoon and miming his guitar, a rather sozzled Andy Taylor fell into the water. Don’t save a prayer for me now Save it till the morning after No don’t save a prayer for me now Save it till the morning after. 'It was funny as hell, but quite hairy for a moment,' said Rhodes later. This turned out to be the elephant's mating call, leading the elephant carrying Roger Taylor to charge downhill in order to mount the female. The latter pair had zero time after completing the record to change clothes before catching their flight, and Rhodes had to wear the same leather jacket and trousers he had been wearing in the cold of London.ĭuring the filming of the scene where the band were riding elephants, a female elephant made a bizarre sound.

Simon Le Bon and Roger and John Taylor travelled to the location, while Andy Taylor and Nick Rhodes stayed in London finishing mixes for the Rio album. Save a Prayer great, Hold Back the Rain even better, I don't know of a better b side ever. The video shoot was a difficult experience for the band.

The video was a nightmare to film for various reasons.Scenes were also filmed on top of the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya, at the ruins of a Buddhist temple at Polonnaruwa, and the island's southern coastline. It was filmed in the jungles, beaches, and temples of Sri Lanka in April 1982. The video was directed by Russell Mulcahy - who also directed classic '80s videos for Elton John, Spandau Ballet and many others. Duran Duran Save a prayer 10 white EP 180gr 33rpm mint condition Format: Record Record Size: 10 Speed: 33 RPM Edition: White vinyl, Limited Edition.

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