Duran Duran - Planet Earth
- 17 years ago
"Planet Earth" was the first single by the pop/rock band Duran Duran, from their first album Duran Duran.
The song was released on 2 February, 1981, and reached #12 on the UK Singles Chart on 21 February. It was also a Top 10 hit in Australia, reaching #8.
"Planet Earth" begins with a slow synthesised sweep backed with electronic rhythm, but the real rhythm section of throbbing bass and crisp drums soon kick in.
Muted guitar carries the up-and-down melodic hook of the song as the singer joins in.
The song was released on 2 February, 1981, and reached #12 on the UK Singles Chart on 21 February. It was also a Top 10 hit in Australia, reaching #8.
"Planet Earth" begins with a slow synthesised sweep backed with electronic rhythm, but the real rhythm section of throbbing bass and crisp drums soon kick in.
Muted guitar carries the up-and-down melodic hook of the song as the singer joins in.