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1981 single by Duran Duran
"My Own Way" is the fourth single by English new wave band Duran Duran, originally released on 16 November 1981.
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My Own Way
Duran Duran
Label: EMI Capitol · Studios: Townhouse (London) · Productor: Colin Thurston
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My Own Way
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Duran Duran •
w: Duran Duran •
1981 /11 /16
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4:51 |
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Like an Angel
Duran Duran •
1981 /11 /16
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0:00 |
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Album
Rio
Fecha Lanzamiento: 10 May 1982 · Fecha Grabación: January 1982 - March 1982Discográfica: EMI · Estudio de Grabación: AIR (London) · Productor: Colin Thurston
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Rio
Duran Duran •
Duran Duran •
w: Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, Andy Taylor, John Taylor and Roger Taylor •
1982 /05 /10
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5:39 |
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My Own Way
Duran Duran •
Duran Duran •
w: Duran Duran •
1982 /05 /10
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4:51 |
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Lonely in Your Nightmare
Duran Duran •
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1982 /05 /10
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3:50 |
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4
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Hungry Like the Wolf
Duran Duran •
Duran Duran •
w: Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, Andy Taylor, John Taylor and Roger Taylor •
1982 /05 /10
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3:41 |
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5
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Hold Back the Rain
Duran Duran •
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w: Duran Duran •
1982 /05 /10
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3:50 |
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6
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New Religion
Duran Duran •
Duran Duran •
w: Duran Duran •
1982 /05 /10
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5:33 |
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7
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Last Chance on the Stairway
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1982 /05 /10
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4:21 |
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8
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Save a Prayer
Duran Duran •
Duran Duran •
w: Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, Andy Taylor, John Taylor and Roger Taylor •
1982 /05 /10
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5:26 |
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The Chauffeur
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1982 /05 /10
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5:13 |
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| Single by Duran Duran | ||||
| B-side | "Like an Angel" | |||
| Released | 16 November 1981 | |||
| Recorded | October 1981 | |||
| Studio | Townhouse (London) | |||
| Genre | Funk-pop[1] | |||
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| Producer(s) | Colin Thurston | |||
| Duran Duran singles chronology | ||||
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| "My Own Way" on YouTube | ||||
Review
1981 single by Duran Duran
"My Own Way" is the fourth single by English new wave band Duran Duran, originally released on 16 November 1981.
Leer másThe single was a follow up to the UK top 5 hit "Girls on Film", and was another hit, peaking at #14 on the UK Singles Chart and at #10 in Australia.
Despite its success, the single has often been cited by the band as one of their least favourite and is rarely played live.[2]
The band subsequently re-recorded "My Own Way" for inclusion on their second album, Rio. The newer album version dispenses with the "disco" feel of the single version in favour of a more electronic style.[citation needed]
Background
The single release of "My Own Way" has a fast tempo and "disco strings" arranged by Richard Myhill and Duran Duran.[citation needed]
A slower version was later recorded for the Rio album, with slightly different lyrics. This version dispensed with the disco strings in favour of a new wave style with echoing synths and was later remixed by David Kershenbaum for the Carnival EP, and this altered track appeared on the American re-issue of the Rio album on vinyl and cassette late in 1982. All CD pressings of Rio have used the original UK album mix.[citation needed]
Music video
The video for "My Own Way" was directed by Russell Mulcahy, who also directed several other videos for Duran Duran.[3]
B-sides
The B-side of the UK 7-inch was "Like an Angel". The B-side of the UK 12-inch was "Like an Angel" and the "night" version of "My Own Way".
Versions and remixes
- Manchester Square demo (4:38) – recorded on 12 December 1980, this version saw official release on the expanded 2009 rerelease of the Rio album.
- Single version (3:40) – the original commercially released recording, from October 1981
- Night version (6:32) – the UK 12-inch version. Owing to the lack of sampling technology at the time, the 7-inch backing track was copied and the tape physically spliced to extend it, then fresh overdubs were added.
- Instrumental version (6:32) – the night version, minus the vocals. Initially appearing on a UK promo 12-inch, it was made available as a download-only supplement to the 2009 Rio re-release.
- UK album version (4:49) – completely rerecorded during the Rio album sessions, in early 1982
- Brazilian edit (3:42) – the UK album version, faded just over a minute early. It appeared on the Brazil-only Rio 7-inch EP.
- Carnival EP/US album remix 4:31 – the UK album version, remixed by David Kershenbaum for the US market. This version also appeared on the B-side of the UK Rio 12-inch, labelled simply "remix" and with a 5-second longer fade.
Formats and track listings
olli"My Own Way" (single version) – 3:39/li
li"Like an Angel" – 4:41/li/ol
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1981 single by Duran Duran
"My Own Way" is the fourth single by English new wave band Duran Duran, originally released on 16 November 1981.
The single was a follow up to the UK top 5 hit "Girls on Film", and was another hit, peaking at #14 on the UK Singles Chart and at #10 in Australia.
Despite its success, the single has often been cited by the band as one of their least favourite and is rarely played live.[2]
The band subsequently re-recorded "My Own Way" for inclusion on their second album, Rio. The newer album version dispenses with the "disco" feel of the single version in favour of a more electronic style.[citation needed]
Background
The single release of "My Own Way" has a fast tempo and "disco strings" arranged by Richard Myhill and Duran Duran.[citation needed]
A slower version was later recorded for the Rio album, with slightly different lyrics. This version dispensed with the disco strings in favour of a new wave style with echoing synths and was later remixed by David Kershenbaum for the Carnival EP, and this altered track appeared on the American re-issue of the Rio album on vinyl and cassette late in 1982. All CD pressings of Rio have used the original UK album mix.[citation needed]
Music video
The video for "My Own Way" was directed by Russell Mulcahy, who also directed several other videos for Duran Duran.[3]
B-sides
The B-side of the UK 7-inch was "Like an Angel". The B-side of the UK 12-inch was "Like an Angel" and the "night" version of "My Own Way".
Versions and remixes
- Manchester Square demo (4:38) – recorded on 12 December 1980, this version saw official release on the expanded 2009 rerelease of the Rio album.
- Single version (3:40) – the original commercially released recording, from October 1981
- Night version (6:32) – the UK 12-inch version. Owing to the lack of sampling technology at the time, the 7-inch backing track was copied and the tape physically spliced to extend it, then fresh overdubs were added.
- Instrumental version (6:32) – the night version, minus the vocals. Initially appearing on a UK promo 12-inch, it was made available as a download-only supplement to the 2009 Rio re-release.
- UK album version (4:49) – completely rerecorded during the Rio album sessions, in early 1982
- Brazilian edit (3:42) – the UK album version, faded just over a minute early. It appeared on the Brazil-only Rio 7-inch EP.
- Carnival EP/US album remix 4:31 – the UK album version, remixed by David Kershenbaum for the US market. This version also appeared on the B-side of the UK Rio 12-inch, labelled simply "remix" and with a 5-second longer fade.
Formats and track listings
olli"My Own Way" (single version) – 3:39/li
li"Like an Angel" – 4:41/li/ol
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