Hungry Like the Wolf
Duran Duran
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Only came outside to watch the nightfall with the rain I heard you making patterns rhyme Like some new romantic looking for the TV sound You'll see I'm right some other time Look now, look all around, there's no sign of life Voices, another sound, can you hear me now? This is planet earth you're looking at planet earth Bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop this is planet earth My head is stuck on something precious, let me know If you're coming down to land Is there anybody out there trying to get through? My eyes are so cloudy I can't see you Look now, look all around There's no sign of life Voices, another sound Can you hear me now? This is planet earth, you're looking at planet earth Bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop this is planet earth Look now, look all around There's no sign of life Voices, another sound Can you hear me now? This is planet earth, you're looking at planet earth Bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop this is planet earth Bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop calling planet earth Bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop looking at planet earth Bop bop bop bop bop bop bop bop this is planet earth
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Written by: Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, Andy Taylor, John Taylor, Roger Taylor
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12 facts about this song
Rolling Stone MagazineThe song "Hungry Like The Wolf" was categorized as one of Rolling Stone magazine's top 500 greatest songs of all time.
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Chart advancementsThe song achieved peak success, reaching number 3 on the UK Singles Chart and number 1 in the US Billboard Top Rock Tracks.
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Creative InspirationDuran Duran members Simon Le Bon and Nick Rhodes cite the film "Apocalypse Now" and its "jungle, adventure, and pursuit" elements as influences for the lyrics and music of the song.
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Album SuccessIt's a part of the band's second album "Rio," which is often considered one of the greatest albums in new wave music history.
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Breakthrough Hit"Hungry Like The Wolf" is considered Duran Duran's breakthrough hit in the United States, establishing the band's success in the 1980s.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, filmed in Sri Lanka, is often credited for helping the band gain international recognition due to its heavy rotation on MTV.
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Grammy RecognitionIn 1984, the song's music video was nominated for four MTV Video Music Awards, including Best Cinematography and Best Video.
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Remix ReleaseIn 1993, a remix version of the song called "Night Version" was released and gained popularity.
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American IdolIn 2012, the song was performed by American Idol contestant DeAndre Brackensick, further proving its timeless appeal.
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Pop Culture ReferenceThe song has been referenced and covered multiple times in various forms of media, including shows like Glee, films like The Proposal, and video games like Rock Band 3.
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SongwritingThe song was written by all members of Duran Duran (Simon Le Bon, John Taylor, Roger Taylor, Nick Rhodes, and Andy Taylor) – a characteristic common in most of the group's songs.
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Production ValorProduced by Colin Thurston, an English sound engineer and producer who had previously worked with David Bowie, the song's atmospheric production with haunting sounds helped establish it as an iconic new wave hit.
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