Duran Duran TOTP clips spark nostalgia threads

musicMay 15, 202627178

Vintage Duran Duran Top of the Pops clips, including a member blowing a kiss into a phone and the 'Man Up' reflex dance scene, show low-flying camera moves and early aerial shots that resemble modern drone footage. The footage dates to mid-1980s Top of the Pops performances and promotional videos, including a 1985 'A View to a Kill' appearance and related excerpts. Those unexpected aerial moves predate mainstream consumer drones by about 35 years, illustrating how Duran Duran and 1980s pop production experimented with cinematic camera work and visual spectacle.

Matt Rosser

@matt.cymru

Gotta say, the lads off cameras 4 and 5 getting involved has absolutely MADE this #totp

3325d ago

Danny Franchetti

@dannyfranchetti.bsky.social

Because of Duran Duran, there is actually a Union of the Snake, and all zoo-based snakes get regular tea-breaks & a proper pension plan. #totp

1325d ago

Peter Smith

@redpeter99.bsky.social

Once declined free tickets to see Duran Duran (at Barberella's in Birmingham) because it clashed with Lou Grant on TV. No regrets.

1425d ago

Richard Drew #MDANT

@ourmanincairo.bsky.social

How’s it going lads? … the homemade viennetta has arrived #totp

1325d ago

Heidi Peeps

@heidipeeps.bsky.social

This is gonna live rent free in my head for a while now #TOTP

825d ago

Alistair Coleman

@alistaircoleman.bsky.social

Did Duran think they were doing a video for Condorman? #totp

925d ago

Roxy Hart

@roxyhart.bsky.social

Double Duran Duran. Duran Duran Duran Duran, if you will #TOTP

625d ago

AJRed

@ajred.bsky.social

Time to put away the sleeveless white denim, single feather earring and fingerless leather gloves for another week. #TOTP

825d ago

🐝 Mrs Bob 🐝

@mrsbobhere.bsky.social

Roger Taylor was by far the best looking in Queen. And in Duran Duran too, funnily enough. #TOTP

725d ago

Peet AF

@axolotl74.bsky.social

That's what I imagine you get when you go to Only Fans - that dancer and his fans. Don't spoil that image for me #totp

425d ago

Mariaje Pérez

@mariajeperez.bsky.social

This edition has been so peculiar that I haven't mentioned anything about the guy who married a teenager and the other guy who used a cheetah skin on #TOTP.

425d ago