I can’t believe I just found this, I was a little kid at this concert all alone. I lied to my Mom and said I was meeting my friend and her Mom there and had my Mom drop me off there. I ended up front row and pinned against the stage. I was eventually pulled out by security onto the stage before it ended and was walked out through a stairwell and the whole band came walking on it and all said hello to me. It was a dream come true.
I can count at least 6 scenes that are EXACTLY the same you can see in the Arena VHS, so no doubt this is Oakland. Yeah... I kind of watched that vhs one or two times. (million times)
This is great Scott, I'm going to post this video on my Duran Duran cover band page tomorrow. Being a drummer, I noticed that on the pre chorus of hungry like the wolf (du du du...), Roger Taylor plays at the same time snare drum and Simmons drumpad, I've never listen anything like this on any official or bootleg recording. Thank You again Scott!
Duran duran son espectaculares, guapísimo s, bellos, grandiosos y espectaculares y energéticos en el escenario sus canciones don himnos mundiales simón es una preciosura guapísimo y tiene una voz impresionante y un rostro belloooooo Duran Duran es increíble gracias por compartir con nosotros los fans de Duran Duran este video simón es lindo mi favorito ❤❤❤❤💋💋💋👀👍👍👍❤❤❤❤❤
Yes, it was shot on Super-8, and I was as surprised as you are that I was able to get it, and the film which is clunky, into the auditorium. Back then cameras weren't allowed (still cameras), but whenever I said it was a movie camera, that seemed to confuse everyone, and they let me go in with it. I did have the film thrown out a couple of times, but it was easy to turn around and recover it from the trashcan.
+Paul Logothetis Actually, I take it back. I have more footage of other concerts I attended, but this is all I have for Duran Duran. Wish there was more of it.
Now that you mention it, Eric, I think you're right. I'll look it up and correct the description. I was going to many concerts back in those days, so they all merged together, and the Oakland concerts were pretty far for me to attend. You are right this was more likely 1984. Thanks for the heads up.
I can't even begin to imagine the crowd noise given the level that's here. I mean, it's like a wave of non-stop screaming-that's what I like about this video because it gives an accurate representation of what one of their concerts is like.
Definitely the 1984 tour. February, most likely. 1985 they only played Live Aid and maybe a couple of other gigs. They were busy with the side projects that year. Power Station toured in summer.
I'm pretty sure this was the same night I was there. Film ran out before the confetti drop :( I was seated center stage in the middle level above the floor. I had a great view of the sound/lighting board operators.
Hi, I would like to ask you something since you were present. In all the bootlegs of this single concert the concert lacks friends of mine, crime and passion, my own way and crash in the paviment. Were they played that night? Because in other dates of that tour they are present.
D XD - Doubtful, but I have the Super-8 if the technology comes along that can work its witchcraft. I think I was too far away from the stage and the equipment (a Canon Super-8 camera with a boom mike on top) was just a little primitive, and the Ektachrome I was using (ASA 160) didn’t bring in as much light as it needed to in that dark auditorium. Also, the crowd going crazy around me didn’t help with motion. Zooming in just made it worse. But you never know what tech will be developed in ten years that might help with some of those issues.
TBH, if you had more footage I would've invested in tech to help enhance it. It's good seeing another die hard Duran Duran fan out here showing hidden gems like this. You have no idea how much I appreciate this piece. Thank you a million times for it!
D XD - You’re more than welcome. A funny thing about that. I had many more reels of film I had snuck in with my friends, but security confiscated all of it and threw it in the trash. I literally jumped into the garbage bin to retrieve some of it, but could not get all of the Super-8 film cartridges and why I only ended up with a limited amount of footage from the concert.
@@michaelasamuel729 Yeah I agree with that. Audience noise does add to the excitement and energy of the show. Duran Duran has to be the best band in history.. the british empire of the 80s
I can’t believe I just found this, I was a little kid at this concert all alone. I lied to my Mom and said I was meeting my friend and her Mom there and had my Mom drop me off there. I ended up front row and pinned against the stage. I was eventually pulled out by security onto the stage before it ended and was walked out through a stairwell and the whole band came walking on it and all said hello to me. It was a dream come true.
This is amazing, Scott! I got chills watching it!! So many good Duranie memories!❤❤
This is defintely Oakland 1984. Thanks so much Scott Benton, this is like the Holy Grail for me and many other
Duranies out there.
Awesome. I'm so glad you enjoy it.
I can count at least 6 scenes that are EXACTLY the same you can see in the Arena VHS, so no doubt this is Oakland. Yeah... I kind of watched that vhs one or two times. (million times)
@@steylor Okay, cool. I'll change the title so that it's the right location.
OMG, I WAS THERE AND THIS BRINGS BACK SO MANY GREAT MEMORIES!! Thank you for posting
This is great Scott, I'm going to post this video on my Duran Duran cover band page tomorrow. Being a drummer, I noticed that on the pre chorus of hungry like the wolf (du du du...), Roger Taylor plays at the same time snare drum and Simmons drumpad, I've never listen anything like this on any official or bootleg recording. Thank You again Scott!
Sure, no problem. Glad you picked up on that detail that most would overlook I presume. I'll certainly take another look as well.
:D
Duran duran son espectaculares, guapísimo s, bellos, grandiosos y espectaculares y energéticos en el escenario sus canciones don himnos mundiales simón es una preciosura guapísimo y tiene una voz impresionante y un rostro belloooooo Duran Duran es increíble gracias por compartir con nosotros los fans de Duran Duran este video simón es lindo mi favorito ❤❤❤❤💋💋💋👀👍👍👍❤❤❤❤❤
Amazing!!! This is a rare masterpiece. Duran Duran is the best band in the world.
I was there with my family. I was 12! Great memories.
Arena 1984!!
Yes, it was shot on Super-8, and I was as surprised as you are that I was able to get it, and the film which is clunky, into the auditorium. Back then cameras weren't allowed (still cameras), but whenever I said it was a movie camera, that seemed to confuse everyone, and they let me go in with it. I did have the film thrown out a couple of times, but it was easy to turn around and recover it from the trashcan.
+Scott Benton This footage is amazing !!! Do u have the whole concert ???
+Paul Logothetis I have a lot more, but not the whole concert. I plan to get the rest of it converted.
+Scott Benton I think all DD fans will be glad if you do that !!
+Paul Logothetis Actually, I take it back. I have more footage of other concerts I attended, but this is all I have for Duran Duran. Wish there was more of it.
+Scott Benton Sad to hear that. Anyway thanks! :-)
Now that you mention it, Eric, I think you're right. I'll look it up and correct the description. I was going to many concerts back in those days, so they all merged together, and the Oakland concerts were pretty far for me to attend. You are right this was more likely 1984. Thanks for the heads up.
This is Oakland Coliseum in 1984 if the SFO description is accurate. From the Sing Blue Silver/Arena Tour.
I can't even begin to imagine the crowd noise given the level that's here. I mean, it's like a wave of non-stop screaming-that's what I like about this video because it gives an accurate representation of what one of their concerts is like.
Definitely the 1984 tour. February, most likely. 1985 they only played Live Aid and maybe a couple of other gigs. They were busy with the side projects that year. Power Station toured in summer.
I'm pretty sure this was the same night I was there. Film ran out before the confetti drop :( I was seated center stage in the middle level above the floor. I had a great view of the sound/lighting board operators.
This is awesome
Hi, I would like to ask you something since you were present.
In all the bootlegs of this single concert the concert lacks friends of mine, crime and passion, my own way and crash in the paviment. Were they played that night?
Because in other dates of that tour they are present.
Davide Crescenzo - I’m sorry, Davide, I really don’t know. Maybe someone reading your question does know and can answer that good question.
i wish i could see the whole footage
Joseph Anderson - I would have gotten more, but security threw away a ton of film I had brought.
Wow, great footage. Was this shot on 8mm ?
Scott, I know this footage is more than 30 years old. But is it possible to enhance the quality?
D XD - Doubtful, but I have the Super-8 if the technology comes along that can work its witchcraft. I think I was too far away from the stage and the equipment (a Canon Super-8 camera with a boom mike on top) was just a little primitive, and the Ektachrome I was using (ASA 160) didn’t bring in as much light as it needed to in that dark auditorium. Also, the crowd going crazy around me didn’t help with motion. Zooming in just made it worse. But you never know what tech will be developed in ten years that might help with some of those issues.
TBH, if you had more footage I would've invested in tech to help enhance it. It's good seeing another die hard Duran Duran fan out here showing hidden gems like this. You have no idea how much I appreciate this piece. Thank you a million times for it!
D XD - You’re more than welcome. A funny thing about that. I had many more reels of film I had snuck in with my friends, but security confiscated all of it and threw it in the trash. I literally jumped into the garbage bin to retrieve some of it, but could not get all of the Super-8 film cartridges and why I only ended up with a limited amount of footage from the concert.
@@michaelasamuel729 Yeah I agree with that. Audience noise does add to the excitement and energy of the show. Duran Duran has to be the best band in history.. the british empire of the 80s
You can watch the actual Oakland Coliseum 1984 Arena tour film "As The Lights Go Down". It was all filmed at the two 1984 Oakland shows.
is this oakland california 1984????
Joseph Anderson - Yes, I think that’s correct.