Duran Duran - Union Of The Snake (Official Music Video)
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- The official Duran Duran video for 'Union of the Snake' from 1983's Seven & the Ragged Tiger. Directed by Simon Milne.
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Lyrics:
Telegram force and ready
I knew this was a big mistake
There's a fine line drawing
My senses together
And I think it's about to break
If I listen close I can hear them singers, oh
Voices in your body coming through on the radio
The union of the snake is on the climb
Moving up it's gonna race it's gonna break
Through the borderline
Nightshades on a warning
Give me strength at least give me a light
Give me anything even sympathy
There's a chance you could be right
If I listen close I can hear them singers, oh
Voices in your body coming through on the radio
The union of the snake is on the climb
Moving up it's gonna race it's gonna break
Through the borderline
The union of the snake is on the climb
Moving up it's gonna race it's gonna break
Through the borderline
If I listen close I can hear them singers, oh
Voices in your body coming through on the radio
The union of the snake is on the climb
Moving up it's gonna race it's gonna break
Through the borderline
The union of the snake is on the climb
It's gonna race, it's gonna break, it's gonna move up
Through the borderline
The union of the snake is on the climb
Moving up it's gonna race it's gonna break
Through the borderline
The union of the snake is on the climb
It's gonna race, it's gonna break, it's gonna move up
To the borderline - เพลง
Who’s still listening to this in 2024?
Me!
Me!
Of course
Me
who did listen these songs in 80s can feel the real change of the music, 80s are a seal in the soul and ears of the people. Thanks God for grew in 80's.
No one can deny these guys were extremely talented artists.
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Nor that they knew of all the pedo terror in the elites world!
Not only artists but they're musicians, composers, songwriters, singers and they play their own instruments.
No arguments about that!
The clip was filmed at the Kurnell sand hills in the south of Sydney 1983
It the 70’s we used to play there, sliding down the hill on cardboard
Sadly the sand hills don’t exist anymore
All the sand was mined and the land reclaimed for residential near the beach and industrial area further away
Suppose the clip captured a slice of our history
Partially filmed at Sydney University from memory
Yes the ‘lift’ takes Simon to the Great Hall where Nick is x
Damn, I remember those sand hills. Rip.
Some serious Dune vs Contemporary Dance vibes
Thanx for the info ✔️
I used to listen their songs when I was a teenager😊Especially I was a big fan of John Taylor! Brings back memories😊🎉❤
I don't know what on earth this song is about but I absolutely love it
The creators dont either
It's about the kundalini energy and tantric sex.
Sounds like it's about this song climbing the record charts.
My favorite song from them. Sending my thoughts out to Andy Taylor, battling prostate cancer.
Mine too! Nobody ever remembers this one. Closely followed by a View to a Kill x
Natürlich erinnern wir uns, sonst wären wir nicht hier im Chat🤷♀️
Sending my prayers
ONE OF THE BEST GROUPS EVER IN THE 80"s STILL SOUNDS AMAZING TODAY VERY UNDERRATED GROUP I LOVE THEM BRING BACK THE 80's best music era
I think we can all agree that Duran Duran owned the 80's. 🤘🤘
and 500 others
39 years later and it's still better than the crap on the radio today.
Ma certo!
Los primeros 40 años.😊
Preach!!! 👏👏👏
oh god yes! Crap is putting it mildly.
Voices in your body
My now 30 year old son, when he was a toddler, loved their greatest hits cd. He either couldn't say Duran Duran, or couldn't remember it, but he called them The Group. I was always hearing 'Mommy please play The Group' 😊
Wow that's really brilliant
They got me through middle and high school. Duran Duran is the best!
Me too.
Right here !
Oh yes, High School music. 1981-1985
Yep. Chicks wanted them. Dudes wanted to look like them.
Totally ❤
WE WILL NEVER HEAR MUSIC LIKE THIS TODAY , 80’S MUSIC WAS THE BEST
Duran Duran should be a no brainer for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!
Ruben Delgadillo I agree about the Hall of Fame. It takes forever to get into the Hall of Fame ELO was just now inducted. Someday soon hopefully Duran Duran will be on the ballot.
For god's sake they inducted Madonna into the hall of fame.
Rock and Roll is a much broader term than many think. Those who think this person shouldn't be in or that person shouldn't be because they don't fit their narrow definition of rock and roll are missing the point entirely. Otherwise, do they think that Chuck Barry, Bill Haley and the Comets, Fats Domino, or any of those older singers shouldn't be in there either,? There is no one type of rock and roll music. Whether it's pop, rock, heavy metal, new wave, alternative, whatever it's all rock and roll. Let's not forget rock and roll itself is an amalgam of music that started before it like blues, country, and soul.
That's why people are inducted, they may not fit your definition of rock and roll but they fit someone's.
So to answer your question. Yes, I think Duran Duran should be in.
yeh, them and depeche mode. Fuck the likes of abba 😝😝😝😝😝😝😝
2 years later, we got our wish
The opening of this song with the Nick Rhodes synth intro still gets me everytime. This song should have been a bigger hit than it was.
This is perhaps DD´S song I listen most probably because the synth opening is like a blitz unleashed!
The first 30 seconds of this song It's my phone ringtone :D
It was a big hit in its time.
I was pretty young, but I remember it being on the radio all the time. I always thought it was one of their biggest hits.
@@jruiyt love it. I like the bridge too with the fairlight’s whaaaaaaaoooooooo.
I'm so glad I got to enjoy this band at their height in the 80s. Classic 80s
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Truly an unforgettable song and video that has thrived for a generation and a half. Forty years after its debut it still resonates. Duran Duran was unique to say the least!
And those underground kids are pushing 50 now!
They've been touring America on their Futurepast tour. They've been performing their new material as well as their old. I've noticed they don't perform the Union of the Snake at all, which is one of my favourites.
@@dorapozidis1841 Probably because they can't find a decent saxophone player.
The sax solo alone is spectacular
I believe that's Andy Hamilton.
I was absolutely in love with Duran Duran. These songs bring back so many memories
Yes it does. I still listen to the oldies, 70s and 80s. I love this song
My dad was a great fan of Duran Duran and he would always put their music on when I was a little kid. After years and years of listening to them I became a fan too! Now we both dance and sing to their songs together:)
Them and Van Halen
I was???
Angela Dugie
yes I agree they bring back the 80s they were huge back in the day....
My boys! DD forever!
Definitely was glued in front of my TV set when MTV premiered this one!! Loyal Duran Duran fan 4eva!!!💘
I just saw them in concert 2023, and they are one of the best concerts I have seen, almost 40 years later.
Awesome. What gig? Also, totally jealous ❤
I saw them at the peace Hall Halifax Awsome concert xx
i saw them in concertbin 1987 & 2000
Fantastic music. Duran Duran was the best. Today’s music cannot hold a candle to this!
Or even an electric bulb
yah because beyonce, swift and all the one note wonders are overrated undeserving no talent crappers.
Nick Rhodes is one of the most talented keyboardist out there maybe not the most technical but his style is beautiful and sad he never gets enough credit for how talented he is very underrated keyboardist great song and great band Duran Duran!!!
Creative genius who pushed to find new sounds and frontiers for each album they did - constantly changing. Incredible talent.
I agree. That intro is brilliant.
Their bassist is also unbelievable. Did you hear the bass line in Rio? Everything about this band is awesome.
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@@JulioAvalos3000 its a Fairlight CMI synthesizer.
who else here loves the 80's and Duran Duran like me? Who remembers crashing out in front of the TV and watching MTV videos 24/7 like me? Oh what I wouldn't do to have those days back man.
i was watching Muchmusic before it was unscrambled, maybe I'll watch Katrina and Waves the right was now
I did the same thing, lol.
New Wave masterpiece.
KoolCat ! EVERRRRR
u need to re-evaluate your taste in music if u think this is a masterpiece......DD had lots of great songs....but this was not one of them
@@rebjiii You need to reevaluate both your spelling (you're not Prince) and your flawed manner of overthinking a theme. Music doesn't have to make sense to be a masterpiece; it just has to sound right. Music is NOT subject to the same laws as film and writing. That SHOULD be obvious, but you're so brain-dead that I had to spell it out for you.
@@gunslingergirl2579 really ? your criticism of my comment is that I typed 'U' instead of 'you' .....your taste in music SUCKS if you think Union of Snake is a quality song......DD has lots of excellent songs.....this piece of crap is not one of them
@@gunslingergirl2579 I agree it's a masterpiece. The melodies are so addictive! People think music just writes itself.
Anyone else hears influence from Bowie’s Let’s dance?
How is this band not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
It’s time!
They don’t deserve..! Please..! Simon Le Bon sucks as a singer..! GenX sayin’❤️🇬🇧
@@carolinegilles9181gfy, they are in the Hall of Fame. Gen X here too.
I love old music videos like these they always feel like wild dreams
Who else is having an 80's music marathon? 🙂
Yup
Daily! God bless.
Er,yes.
I have one every night!!!
Every weekend
I love Duran Duran so much!!!!!!
Who else is having an 80s music marathon?
Timeless classic. Love Duran Duran!
Simon still sounds just as good as he did in the 80's....the best group ever
magnifici.
Gina Bernat love Duran Duran, I'm 62 now, remember watching them on MTV, when MTV played videos. Miss those days.
duran duran and a-ha the best
What make u think that they're still young, that was when they were young tho😎
Coldplay, Katy Perry and Taylor Swift are still good
Duran Duran love Bowie , this is a blend of : Let's Dance and Starman. R.I.P. The Thin White Duke.
Was just going to ask if this song reminded anyone else of "Let's Dance"!
Haven't the slightest idea,but it would make sense.
Of course simon Lebon was a bowie fan. Inspired by the great man.
Saw them recently on Amoeba records. They've aged so well. True gentlemen.
I saw Duran Duran in concert in January 1984. It was my first concert that I ever been to.
The fact that the majority is not paying attention to the details, tells me you are all destined to stay asleep for eternity.
Lizard people... underground child trafficking... satanic cult... virgin-sacrifice clothing... was someone aware of something and trying to get a message across? These weren't themes or topics of 1983.
One of the greatest groups of all time coming out of an era full of great groups in Rock and real Hip Hop!
+clark4023 And Great R&B also.
clark4023 great group. I agree. I grew up with late 60s and 70s BUT I love early 80s, when we could watch MTV, when they played videos.
Great song. Great band. Duran duran forever ♡
This is the best Duran Duran song
Duran Duran were Everything! Love ❤
The synths in this song are great!
It gives the song a special touch
Nick Rhodes use of synths in all their songs was just amazing, and you are so right, it really brought something incredibly special to their songs.
I've listened to New Moon on Monday so many times purely because of the synths.
@@rick_terscale1111u ever watch the extended video? Such a great tune. I love them!
Why the 80's music ruled. Videos weren't just videos, but artful trips into madness put to a great soundtrack. With Duran Duran being one of the best at making no sense, yet all the sense in the world.
Exactly right!
Who else is watching in November 2020? 80's and 90's music was the best!
Wished the Doctor come pick me up and take me in the Tardis back to the 80ies. I'd probably stay!
I always loved how John Taylor acts all weary walking and climbing hills in the desert at the beginning of this music video. His makeup and lustrous hair were flawless despite how he tried to look spent of energy. No wonder he acted in "Sugar Town". He displayed some acting talent here. Though, he did have a cameo appearance with "Power Station", his other band, eons ago on the "Miami Vice" TV series.
I STILL PLAY THIS CD REGULARLY JUST LIKE WHEN I WAS A TEEN!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE SIMON
fo sho
Who uses CD’s? 😂
my god, that pipe organ and harpischord intro still breaks hearts!
I was 14 when this came out . Even 40 years later still bad ass
61 and still Rockin all this 80s music. Music use to be fun like this. I remember it all, great decade Van Halen to Duran Duran.
One of my favorite groups of all-time, they had some great videos of the decade
I'm only 13 and I'm in love with this band, I've even got the arena record with the record player!
You have excellent taste in music , I’ve been hooked since I was 9 in 1981 & Their music still gives me butterflies.
i'm 14 and this year i got sucked into their music
I converted my VHS to DVD
Screw all of you.....I'm 16 and I'm a virgin....top that
*you get a participation trophy! you get a participation trophy! every single one of you gets a participation trophy! 🏆*
I wore out this cassette tape 😂😂 Duran Duran will ALWAYS BE MY FAVORITE BAND!!! Seven and The Ragged Tiger great album
Keyboard intro grabs you INSTANTLY....and then the bass begins to caress your synapses!! Delicious eighties fayre delivered to your ears with a side-serving of marvellous stereophonic dolby.....shaba!!
Eighties music is the BEST. So much better than the crap we have today. Long live Duran Duran!
+Lisa Cunningham When those Bands filmed a video - on location!
they had IMAGINATION back then...
still do
Totally agree, the 80's had the best music in fact best everything (even tho times were tough) and music and fashion was diverse. We had New Romantics, punks, Mods, Rockers, Goths etc etc and although we all made out we hated each genre we actually didn't and respected each other. The punks hair was amazing and use to quite often take them hours to do and they used to use soap, glue and cans of hairspray to hold it in place and the colours were amazing and I remember being in awe of the hair (not that I wanted it) These days everyone looks the same and the music is boring and samey and groups call themselves bands BUT how can they be bands when they can't play an instrument? Back in the 80's they were bands as most could play at least one instrument. Ahhhhhhh the 80's *starts dreaming* Lol
agreed the 1980s' are awesome,long live the 1980s'.😀
Duran Duran not only set the standard for cinematic music videos but also raised the bar for every pop band on MTV that followed. This video was probably shot on 35mm film. It's a shame that this 360p version doesn't reflect the print quality of the original. A 4K transfer would be spectacular. In fact: I would pay to see all of Duran Duran's top videos on the big screen with a 4k transfer and THX sound.
66 Films Completely agree. And that's an excellent idea. I mentioned the same about their own Official View To A Kill video. You'll see the minute or so has been muted (just edit it out if you don't have the rights to the film audio) & is shockingly in an even lower pixel definition than this one. That and it's only a DD representation but James Bond as well. It deserves so much better in this day and age. Surely they can get a 4K video review underway already. Seems only right for such a forward looking group and their fans.
Yes indeed it was shot on 35mm! I believe the first of their videos to be shot that way. Their famous Antigua and Sri Lanka videos were all 16mm I believe (but definitely deserve a proper remaster...I wonder if the OCNs still exist somewhere.)
That would just blow me away!!!!
40 years of this hit
We were blessed to have all this great Music. May GOD continue to bless all of you.
I can remember when I heard you guys the first time! 6 years ago, Mom showed me a CD she had made with Duran Duran, Arcadia, and others on it.. I listened and am still very hooked! Then we went to the Walmart and I got the last Greatest CD! Thank you guys for helping me discover my all time goal in life: to sing! 🎵 I know you'll never see this, but you've really made an impact on my life and I'm forever grateful! Keep it up, Wild Boys
so how's the singing going?
You were brought up right.
God! This song is awesome! Love 80's! Love Duran Duran.
70's and 80's had the BEST music, with a little from the 60's and 90's and then it went down hill from there, don't you think?!?!
@@starladodge in my opinion it went downhill with stupid shit like Britney Spears Backstreet Boys and Justin Timberlake
@@starladodge I Like Listening To The Rock And Roll Hits From The 50s To The 80s.
Vote them into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The were the 80's.My favorite band as a 8 year kid watching MTV
What a great era the 80s were
this was probably the first video which brought the game to a higher level
My favorite Duran Duran song
u have got to be kidding me.....this is one of their worst songs........this song is an embarrassment....DD had lots of great songs.....this was not one of them
rebjiii What an asinine comment. Just because you don’t like it doesn’t mean it sucks. It charted well, it’s original sounding, highly catchy & still kicks ass even after 35 yrs.
@@coolcat6303 its not catchy and it never kicked as.....DD had several awesome songs on their first two albums.....all their songs after RIO was released were mediocre at best,......Union of the Snake was not even mediocre...it was terrible
Agreed. My fave.
@@rebjiii Just quit it with your copypasta garbage opinion. You literally have no idea how stupid you are, telling him that this song is not allowed to be his favorite (a subjective matter, as you well don't know).
Duran Duran mi grupo favorito cuando era adolescente disfrute mucho su música y hasta hoy la disfruto......hermosos recuerdos con este grupo 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
❤❤❤roto toms + outstanding vocals= duran duran😊
My dad raised me listenin to 60s 70s and 80s and I wish so badly that I could've been born then instead of 2001..I love this music!
I love a lot of Duran Duran's joints, but this is my favorite one. There's nothing like that early-'80s new wave!
I am listening in 2023 , and it's still great. Gotta love the '80' s for music
1983 takes me back Duran 4ever❤️❤️
I’m 15 but Duran Duran is my favourite band! I’m definitely a duranie🥰 love John sm
I remember seeing these guys in concert shortly after the Calgary Saddledome opened in Calgary in 1983. I was working there , so got to see them from the penalty box! Lol. What a night! What awesome, AWESOME performers! With our arms held high, waving over our heads. I was 21 then. How important they were ( and, in some ways, still are ) I wouldn't trade my age for anyone if it meant losing those memories! From then, they only got even better! Bless you all!
😱💖
Wasn't it difficult for a 20 year old male in Canada and Alberta to say they liked Duran Duran? It still is now. Thank the BS Anglo culture.
@@ColtraneTaylor o yes Duran Duran were considered Preppy so to admit to liking them was to be gay. I didn't agree, it helped me to believe that music doesn't make divisions, it breaks barriers. Kenny Rogers, and Sheena Easton had a big hit together. That was grade eight in 83. In grade nine preppy guys were getting dates so there you go.
Its 2023 and im listening to them still.
This song rocks & always has done - proper attitude!! It's my most favourite song of theirs. I'm now 49 and feel incredibly spoilt to have spent my entire teenage years adoring the ground they walked on. They were without a doubt cherished times and the band really took the 80's by storm!!
When I went to the concert they last did it was packed. So lots of people.
32 years later and I still have no idea what is the Union of the Snake.
abc64pan reptilians illuminati
abc64pan
YEAH , I HEAR THAT , but does it matter
+abc64pan let me help......"....union of the snake......gonna break thru the borderline..........." its clearly about stock index performances :p ......allow me to refer to a supplemental volume for further clarification......"Relax" by Frankie Goes To Hollywood............i hope this helps ;)
the union between the reptilians and human listen carefully to the lyrics
+abc64pan
It's literally a gay anthem. The snake is a cock, the union of the snake is someone coming out of the closet and finally getting snaked in the ass. Duran Duran celebrate the snake.
One of the most AWESOME bands ever!!!
This video is deep.... lots and lots of subtle clues!
This video deserves a 4k remaster.
Simon looks so young! I was 15 when this came out, so he never looked young to me at the time. But now, looking back, he is so young!
30+ years ago, they knew how to make good music
Who listening Duran Duran on 2024 ?
If you tube was around in the 80s, this masterpiece would have billions of views in a matter of weeks
it was...it was called MTV
my best Duran Duran track
Your on to it. Still 1 of the songs at the top of my list.
Brazil y love Duran Duran 🇧🇷😍
One of Duran Duran's classic hits! Just awesome! July 2022 👍👍❤❤❤❤
Hated Duran Duran back then now I really like them
Good shit is being hungover from a good party with a friend and watching this on mtv at 2am
Ready player one 👍🏼
Got my 80’s themed 18th birthday party in august I’ve made sure that everyone knows this song will be blasted🤣
Hope you had a great 18th Birthday 🥳 Great music choice too 😉👍
I started yesterday. My mother listened to the best music. Now a couple months from 50, im remembering the good 'ol days.🤘
Una de mis canciones favoritas de siempre...con un halo de misterio
Love love love love these guys!!!!! Ohhhhhhh they made the 80’s so much more bearable! ❤️❤️❤️
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Boy does this song bring back memories and take me back to my youth.
The guitar riff thoo 😍😍
I'm so grateful I grew up listening to DD. To see there evolution from Girls on Film to Seven and the Ragged Tiger.
Who listening to Duran Duran in 2020?
Me
Me me me take meee!
Me too❤️!
Robert Acquarulo muah 🖐🏾
Anyone reading your comment is obviously listening to Duran Duran in 2020.
Seven and the ragged tiger is my favorite Duran album of all time this is to me is a new wave version of revolver dreamy and brilliant
Simon LeBon!! One of my thousands of teenage crushes!!! 💘 🐍 😍 🎶
great 80's song and too many snakes in the union, duran duran with a classic here.
Darn kids do not know a great band when the music is singing towards them! I'm not one to speak, being 30 years, but DAMN do the lyrics and video go (for the most part) well, for the most part!
Great band! Duran Duran, I think I'll always aplaud you. From the older music of "Girls on Film", to the last song I heard "Tomorrow", you two are a great duo (accompanied by a fantastic bass player and majestic drummer), from early 2000's.
Keep making amazing music!
Oh yesssssss!!
This Song Went To Number 3 On The Billboard Hot-100 Chart In 1983.