3485. Duran Duran - Save a Prayer

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From: Rio; Year: 1982; Genre: New Wave/Synthpop
I have no reason why I'm picking this song; I like it and apparently I haven't picked it yet, so that's reason enough I guess. I've always loved the way this song is deceptively complex in ways; I also love how it gives you that far off wistful feeling throughout.

Hear Save a Prayer on YouTube.



My song pick one year ago today: Men Without Hats - Safety Dance

My song pick two years ago today: "Weird Al" Yankovic - The Saga Begins

My song pick three years ago today: The Moody Blues - Ride My See-Saw

My song pick four years ago today: Hawkwind - Angela Android

My song pick five years ago today: The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Manic Depression

My song pick six years ago today: Jon Oliva's Pain - Through the Eyes of the King

My song pick seven years ago today: Nora Bayes - The Japanese Sandman

My song pick eight years ago today: Queen - We Will Rock You/We Are the Champions

My song pick nine years ago today: The Little River Band - Reminiscing


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