Rio – 'Classic Albums' DVD

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Rio 'Classic Albums' DVD; Released on Eagle Rock Entertainment.

Release dates:

USA - November 4th

Europe, EEC, Russia and ex Russian States, Middle East, South Africa - October 27th

Australia & New Zealand - November 22nd

South America - November 25th

Japan - November 19th

This latest addition to the acclaimed Classic Albums series takes us to the early eighties and the release of Duran Duran’s second album “Rio”. Released against a backdrop of riots, record unemployment and the Falklands War this optimistic and celebratory album would generate a string of hit singles and groundbreaking videos and catapult Duran Duran to global stardom. This DVD tells the story behind the writing, recording and subsequent success of the album through newly filmed interviews, musical demonstrations and both new and archive performances. 130 minutes

TRACK LISTING:
Features excerpts from: Rio, My Own Way, Hungry Like The Wolf, New Religion, Save A Prayer, The Chauffeur & more…

Bonus Features: Brand new session performances filmed in Boston especially for this DVD of: 1) Save A Prayer 2) The Chauffeur 3) New Religion 4) Hungry Like The Wolf 5) Rio. Additional interviews and demonstrations not included in the broadcast version.

"New Religion" Snippet

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