Duran Duran “A View To A Kill”

Duran Duran “A View To A Kill” 1985. 12″ single, promo. Released just over 35 years ago, today is also the 35th anniversary of Live Aid at which Duran Duran performed – rather badly – their hit single (#1 US, #2 UK) from the James Bond film A View to a Kill starring Roger Moore, Grace Jones and Christopher Walken. I loved the movie, loved the song, and cringed in embarrassment when Simon hit one very bad note during their Live Aid performance on July 13th, 1985. Other than that moment, the rest of that day is etched into my memory. I still have my shirt, worn and slightly yellowed, for contributing money to help the famine in Africa. Also check out the sweet dustcover on my turntable from local club X-Ray Arcade (they currently not able to have shows, of course). It glows in the dark!