Studio Album · No. 2

Rio Songwriting Credits by Duran Duran

1982 EMI 9 tracks 42:38

Produced by Colin Thurston  ·  Engineered by Colin Thurston, David Kershenbaum, Nick Webb

EMI New WaveSynth-PopPop Rock
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 9 of 9 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 9 / 9 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 9 tracks with documented writers, by whether Duran Duran carries a lyricist or composer credit.

100%
9 trackswritten by Duran Duran 0 tracksoutside writers
Duran Duran's roles on this album

Share of the 9 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

9
Tracks
5
Lyricists
1
Producers
1982
Released
Data Insight

All nine tracks are credited to Duran Duran, which at this point means the same five people as the debut. The album article publishes no writer credits at all, so the band credit comes from the release itself.

Rio came out on EMI in May 1982 and turned them into a worldwide band. Three of its songs became the videos that defined early MTV.

Track Listing & Credits 9 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Rio #14
Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn TaylorRoger TaylorAndy Taylor Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn TaylorRoger TaylorAndy Taylor Colin Thurston Simon Le Bon (Performer)Nick Rhodes (Performer)John Taylor (Performer)Roger Taylor (Performer)Andy Taylor (Performer)
2
My Own Way
Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn TaylorRoger TaylorAndy Taylor Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn TaylorRoger TaylorAndy Taylor Colin Thurston Simon Le Bon (Performer)Nick Rhodes (Performer)John Taylor (Performer)Roger Taylor (Performer)Andy Taylor (Performer)
3
Lonely in Your Nightmare
Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn TaylorRoger TaylorAndy Taylor Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn TaylorRoger TaylorAndy Taylor Colin Thurston Simon Le Bon (Performer)Nick Rhodes (Performer)John Taylor (Performer)Roger Taylor (Performer)Andy Taylor (Performer)
4
Hungry Like the Wolf #3
Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn TaylorRoger TaylorAndy Taylor Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn TaylorRoger TaylorAndy Taylor Colin Thurston Simon Le Bon (Performer)Nick Rhodes (Performer)John Taylor (Performer)Roger Taylor (Performer)Andy Taylor (Performer)
5
Hold Back the Rain
Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn TaylorRoger TaylorAndy Taylor Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn TaylorRoger TaylorAndy Taylor Colin Thurston Simon Le Bon (Performer)Nick Rhodes (Performer)John Taylor (Performer)Roger Taylor (Performer)Andy Taylor (Performer)
6
New Religion
Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn TaylorRoger TaylorAndy Taylor Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn TaylorRoger TaylorAndy Taylor Colin Thurston Simon Le Bon (Performer)Nick Rhodes (Performer)John Taylor (Performer)Roger Taylor (Performer)Andy Taylor (Performer)
7
Last Chance on the Stairway
Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn TaylorRoger TaylorAndy Taylor Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn TaylorRoger TaylorAndy Taylor Colin Thurston Simon Le Bon (Performer)Nick Rhodes (Performer)John Taylor (Performer)Roger Taylor (Performer)Andy Taylor (Performer)
8
Save a Prayer #16
Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn TaylorRoger TaylorAndy Taylor Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn TaylorRoger TaylorAndy Taylor Colin Thurston Simon Le Bon (Performer)Nick Rhodes (Performer)John Taylor (Performer)Roger Taylor (Performer)Andy Taylor (Performer)
9
The Chauffeur
Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn TaylorRoger TaylorAndy Taylor Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn TaylorRoger TaylorAndy Taylor Colin Thurston Simon Le Bon (Performer)Nick Rhodes (Performer)John Taylor (Performer)Roger Taylor (Performer)Andy Taylor (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 6 contributors

AT
Andy Taylor
Writer · Performer
On this album9 written
JT
John Taylor
Writer · Performer
On this album9 written
NR
Nick Rhodes
Writer · Performer
On this album9 written
RT
Roger Taylor
Writer · Performer
On this album9 written
SL
Simon Le Bon
Writer · Performer
On this album9 written
CT
Colin Thurston
Producer
On this album9 produced

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Frequently Asked Questions Rio

Who wrote Rio?
The credit reads Duran Duran on all nine tracks, meaning the five-piece lineup. No individual is singled out.
How high did the singles chart?
"Hungry Like the Wolf" reached number 3 on the Hot 100, "Rio" number 14 and "Save a Prayer" number 16.
Is it certified?
Platinum in Britain and 2x Platinum in Canada.
Who engineered it?
Colin Thurston produced and engineered, David Kershenbaum remixed for the American release, and Nick Webb mastered the UK pressing.
Where do the writer credits come from?
The album article carries none, so the credit is taken from the EMI release, which lists Duran Duran as writer and arranger throughout.
Who directed the videos?
Russell Mulcahy shot "Hungry Like the Wolf", "Save a Prayer" and "Rio".
How long is the album?
42:38 across nine tracks.

Sources

Wikipedia: Rio Wikipedia: Duran Duran discography Discogs: Duran Duran - Rio Cover Art Archive: Rio by Duran Duran