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Random Vinyl: Duran Duran - Rio (1982)

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by Steve Seel and Jill Riley

August 16, 2012

Duran Duran - Rio
Album art for Duran Duran's "Rio"
Album Art

Seems like a missed opportunity by the London Olympic committee when they booked the 2012 closing ceremonies. Duran Duran playing "Rio" would've been a good preview of the 2016 Olympics. Except, in the lyrics he's singing about the Rio Grande. That's not in Brazil.