3 things worth knowing about Duran Duran
- Formed in Birmingham in 1978, a leading act of the British New Romantic movement.
- "A View To A Kill" (1985) is the only James Bond theme ever to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
- "Ordinary World" (1993) revived their career eight years later, in a markedly quieter register.
3 Duran Duran tracks logged on air
♪ A View To A Kill♪ Ordinary World♪ The Reflex (Remaster Mix)
48plays over three months
0.30 %of our airtime
3tracks in rotation
3.7×per week, on average
Also in similar rotation: Robert Miles (49 plays), Real McCoy (47 plays). In the same vein: Texas, Rod Stewart.
Source: Radio Odyssey broadcast log, 14 May to 13 August 2026.
Why Radio Odyssey plays Duran Duran
Two eras of the same band — the glitter of the 80s and the melancholy of the early 90s — which lets them work in two very different moods on air.
More of this on our 80s throwback radio page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Among the tracks in regular rotation: A View To A Kill, Ordinary World, The Reflex (Remaster Mix). The full selection is best discovered by listening live.
48 plays logged over three months of scheduling — about 3.7 times a week, or 0.30% of our airtime. Figures come from our own broadcast log, 14 May to 13 August 2026.
Yes. Radio Odyssey is free and ad-free, with no account to create — press play on any page of this site and Duran Duran will come round in rotation.