As far as I’m concerned, Simon has a an absolute killer voice, John is a god-like bassist, Roger can hit skin like a demon and, Nick is a Grand Master of the keys. It’s just such a shame that Andy is retired but I fully respect that. Happy Days, boys ❤️ The 80’s were feckin banging. 🙏❤️🤍💙
This is my favorite version of "A View To A Kill" ! I love how Simon starts singing it slow & it builds to a crescendo... Incredible ! John Barry & Duran Duran rule .... !
I saw Duran Duran perform this song in Atlanta 2018. It was incredible. I kissed my husband during the song so we could say we kissed during a live Bond theme song! It too was unforgettable!
Tears in my eyes - 1000% emotions fealing my self - like in the 80th - now transforming to my kids ! Greetings from vienna - Christian, Greta, Frieda, Eva
Duran Duran nailed this one. An interview with Roger Moore and the movie makers showed that the band and this song not only went to number 1 it propelled the movie into number 1 as well. Great Tune guys!
Damn....that bassline though. The whole song structure....lyrics...chords...pumping 4 on the floor heartbeat!!! When all we see.....is the VIEW TO A KILL!!!!
By the way, the in beginning performed Bond Intros are: 1:00 Goldfinger 1:36 Diamonds are forever 2:13 You only live twice 2:27 A view to a kill (of course..) But best of all: Duran Duran performing their killer Song!
I am 53, and grew up with Duran, and THIS is F-----G EPIC. No talent like this around these days. You can tell that Simon's mom was an opera singer who taught him well. Simon and Tony Hadley of Spandau Ballet are the real sh*t.
I was a kid watching Roger Moore descend that fire ladder as this score played in the background my ears are eternally grateful to hear it come to life...I actually visited San Fran last year and listened to this as our tour bus stopped at the building it was transcendent
@trevortornadoes122 how do u know im taking it personal? I dont know u its just a typed comment on social media. Its personal to u because that is what u implied ok?i make a comment on here and i forget about it right after and go on with my life thanks for the reply back tho
@trevortornadoes122 the reason why i say that and i do apologize simon is young and always gave a good performance live i seen them a couple of yrs ago in the Detroit area awsome show not many singers from that era will lose it if ur professional entertainer a good live one u really dont lose it i know male singers in their 60s and 70s can still put on a awsome live show its just nowadays these singers have soo many gimmicks to back them up thet dont have to work as hard and its accepted and just because i call someone an idiot doesn't mean its personal its personal to u because thats the way u interpreted thanks for the response tho
This is one of Simon's most haunting, powerful, dynamic and evocative lyrics. His delivery here is lovely. The chord changes they came up with in collaboration with John Barry are mysterious and exciting. A View To A Kill is one of the most energetic and stimulating Bond title tracks. The arrangement is sonicly delicious too ....
@@BrendaLee381 I thought that vocal was aboslutely fucking incredible. That is HOW to fill a stadium. Fucking hair standing power. Fantastic song sang fantastically well.
1981 was the first time I heard this band here in Ireland. I was 12-years-old and even then I loved them. John Taylor's bass is nothing short of sublime here.
Duran Duran are on my bucket list. Have been for 30 years. Just went to England and they not touring. Just my luck. Now Andy Taylor not well. Love this ballad.
Just found this version (prologue starting @2:28) of A view to a kill. Still goosebumps after 50+ in the repeat! The lower tempo and minimalistic sound gives it si much drama and put emphasis on the just perfect lyrics, knowing it was written within a week…
as a kid my memory is that I don't think he was appreciated as a vocalist as such, a great band, but no one ever said what a voice, but this proves there was a lot more to his vocal range.
I always thought he was a good singer back in the 80's but unlike many other aging singers his voice just keeps getting better and better...I actually like his singing better nowadays...
I don't know about anyone else, but I have noticed that many of the live versions of famous songs are almost better than the original. This one is fabulous!
Dave I was lucky enough to see them twice in 1982 three times In 1983 at Aston Villa in 1984 and again last year and I know which was the best, the first time was a old converted tram shed in Leeds, the Queens Hall as you can imagine the sound wasn't fantastic but the show was brilliant, Aston Villa there was so many thing that went wrong and unfortunately he seems to out of there control, which let the vocal sounding slightly flat which was a huge shame but I still loved it , now last year with changes in technology, sound etc they were a million times better, do not get me wrong I am a huge fan and I loved every show perfect or not, but the improvement was immense
Cripes! This is beautiful ...Such a great tribute to #JohnBarry (greatest romantic/pastoral composer of the 20th Century) with that orchestral medley/blend ..and the best rendition of VTAK ever ...clearly DuranDuran/LeBon's vision for the piece...the Exit rendition. ✌
@@ProNorden I agree! Great dramatic intro - really cool idea co ming out in the white tux, ala the man himself, Taylor and LeBon really seem invested in this outstanding rendition. How 'bout it! Looks like you saw what I saw!
For any 007 and Duran Duran fan this is absolutely awesome
Oooohhhhhhh yesssss
Awesome
Totally (almost orgasmic)
This is by far one of the best versions I’ve ever heard in my life.
100%. I listen to this often.
Best of the bond songs
Me too!
It is AMAZING!
❤
The best Bond theme ever, and still totally under appreciated for just how good it is.
No, that would be The Living Daylights
Top comment and I'm in total agreement...Gen X kids rock....f**k the haters...👍😎
@@ferd1572 yup a view to a kill and living daylights were the best out of all bond movies where as the newest bond song sucks ass
I still prefer "Thunderball" and "License to Kill", but this song is in my top 3! My top 5 is complete with "Goldeneye" and "Nobody Does It Better"❤
Goldfinger
As far as I’m concerned,
Simon has a an absolute killer voice,
John is a god-like bassist,
Roger can hit skin like a demon and,
Nick is a Grand Master of the keys.
It’s just such a shame that Andy is retired but I fully respect that.
Happy Days, boys ❤️
The 80’s were feckin banging. 🙏❤️🤍💙
And the best member isn't there
Very nice❤ Philippines.
Oh Simon Le Bon and Nick Rhodes just absolutely captured the stage together they compliment one another
Amen. The truth.
This is my favorite version of "A View To
A Kill" ! I love how
Simon starts singing
it slow & it builds
to a crescendo...
Incredible ! John
Barry & Duran
Duran rule .... !
It is amazing how Simon has retained his voice over the decades. I think that is rare.
Have you heard Morten Harkets voice recently? :)
He KILLED IT! Underrated front man...
@@geraldbarton3552 take on me unplugged. Unbelievable
LeBon is distinctive.
John Taylor is looking very pleasing to the eye as well....
The vocal is simply unparalleled
His voice is still absolutely amazing
I've got the chills watching this, anyone else?
YES! JAN 2021
Absolutely! Wish k was there so bad!
Every time
I went through a stage of Bond Theme song addiction - the theme songs for 007 are an institution themselves. This one's near the top.
everything before pierce brosnan was the best, everything after was crap (hated the alicia keys/madonna crap) they weren't good enough to be classics
Paulo Martins Roger Moore did not have a bad one in any of his films
This one made it to number one
Best Bond Theme song ever in my opinion
Well said.
I saw Duran Duran perform this song in Atlanta 2018. It was incredible. I kissed my husband during the song so we could say we kissed during a live Bond theme song! It too was unforgettable!
So
I saw them live once too. It was a fantasy come true
John Barry + John + Simon + Nick + Andy + Roger = perfect James Bond song.
Probably my favourite Duran Duran live performance.
A view to kill was one of best songs Duran ever recorded
*the best
FIFU
It was the last recording before they originally broke up
it was their second (and final) no. 1 pop single in the U.S. .....
Up there with Ordinary World and Come Undone
Ordinary World and Come Undone were superior songs but this concert version comes close.
Tears in my eyes - 1000% emotions fealing my self - like in the 80th - now transforming to my kids !
Greetings from vienna - Christian, Greta, Frieda, Eva
Absolutely brilliant . John Barry what a composer. RIP
That transition from Goldfinger into Diamonds Are Forever was pretty much perfect
First bond movie I ever saw in the theater as a kid. The intro and the story of "view to a kill" was mesmerizing. Thanks for the performance.
DAMN! Simon LeBon's voice is SPOT ON!
John Corbin bond.... Simon LeBon.... 🤣
So is his outfit> TDF!
❤️ that voice
I hope you're not a vocal coach.
@tim ovel Don't disable AUTOTune....Don't disable AUTOTune....Don't disable AUTOTune....
Love how they made this song so Bond but so Duran Duran at the same time. Awesome as always
That was absolutely INCREDIBLE! I love how John Taylor was feeling it too...stunning!!
Right?!
This band is great preforming live…if you get a chance to see them live, you will no regret it!❤❤❤❤❤❤😊
assuming you never saw Rush?.Lol
Who r they
Who r they
@@user-ys6fd8kn9c you are kidding, right?
Duran Duran nailed this one.
An interview with Roger Moore and the movie makers showed that the band and this song not only went to number 1 it propelled the movie into number 1 as well.
Great Tune guys!
Yeah, no, not #1 bond movie, not even close...
Damn....that bassline though. The whole song structure....lyrics...chords...pumping 4 on the floor heartbeat!!! When all we see.....is the VIEW TO A KILL!!!!
Check out his walkthrough of it on CZcams.
Here:
czcams.com/video/3a5TpHCWjr4/video.html
@@sgt.thundercok4704where is this please?
By the way, the in beginning performed Bond Intros are:
1:00 Goldfinger
1:36 Diamonds are forever
2:13 You only live twice
2:27 A view to a kill (of course..)
But best of all: Duran Duran performing their killer Song!
from 3:30-4:35 gives me the chills. used to love this song back in the 80's and still jam Duran Duran till this day!
It is absolutely different gravy
I am 53, and grew up with Duran, and THIS is F-----G EPIC. No talent like this around these days. You can tell that Simon's mom was an opera singer who taught him well. Simon and Tony Hadley of Spandau Ballet are the real sh*t.
Best ever Bond intro song. The 80’s music is the best.
I completely agree with your comment.
RIP Sir Roger Moore, my bond
one of the best bonds
Definitely the best dressed.
My Bond, too.
The best Bond
You`re so right, mine too
I was a kid watching Roger Moore descend that fire ladder as this score played in the background my ears are eternally grateful to hear it come to life...I actually visited San Fran last year and listened to this as our tour bus stopped at the building it was transcendent
It's funny how you see him walking the dog @ hownslow!lol
Wow I didn't realize LeBon could still sing like that, a true pro who's never lost it
Why wouldn't he idiot
@trevortornadoes122 how do u know im taking it personal? I dont know u its just a typed comment on social media. Its personal to u because that is what u implied ok?i make a comment on here and i forget about it right after and go on with my life thanks for the reply back tho
@trevortornadoes122 the reason why i say that and i do apologize simon is young and always gave a good performance live i seen them a couple of yrs ago in the Detroit area awsome show not many singers from that era will lose it if ur professional entertainer a good live one u really dont lose it i know male singers in their 60s and 70s can still put on a awsome live show its just nowadays these singers have soo many gimmicks to back them up thet dont have to work as hard and its accepted and just because i call someone an idiot doesn't mean its personal its personal to u because thats the way u interpreted thanks for the response tho
@@anthonytaylor7928 A DD fanboy.
@@anthonytaylor7928 DD has been shit for years now. They need their balls back.
A great live band they easily deserve to be in the rock n roll of fame, great musicians and Le Bon’s vocals still sound awesome
What a tune, awesome.
This is one of Simon's most haunting, powerful, dynamic and evocative lyrics. His delivery here is lovely. The chord changes they came up with in collaboration with John Barry are mysterious and exciting. A View To A Kill is one of the most energetic and stimulating Bond title tracks. The arrangement is sonicly delicious too ....
So agree. Great comment
Rocio DD this is Bond!!!
I've listened to this dozens and dozens of times and to e Simon sounds like he has a cold.
If you mean the studio version, I totally agree.
energybengt Simon is just a beast on the vocals he killed it feels like 1985 again
Damn that intro alone!
The good old days when James Bond Films were an event and the music. Wow.
Goose pumps at first "DANCE INTO THE FIRE" line!
Simon’s vocal here is incredible. I really wish people would stop obsessing over the Live Aid performance from 1985.
Hearing Simon sing the opening as a ballad - 8 years later and I'm still pregnant #Goosebumps #NoCondoms
Simon sounds absolutely incredible. I'VE NEVER heard any band do a live song LIKE THIS!! Now I know why I grew up being a huge fan. love this to death
Sharon Curtis check out bad company lead singer Paul Rodgers. Incredible. He also sang for Queen after Mercury
@@BrendaLee381 I thought that vocal was aboslutely fucking incredible. That is HOW to fill a stadium. Fucking hair standing power. Fantastic song sang fantastically well.
@@jquest43 waht does that mean?
one word "awesome"
@@gingerindian1141 Bruce Wayne.
wow! only just found this.... absolutely amazing I am blown away by Duran Duran
1981 was the first time I heard this band here in Ireland. I was 12-years-old and even then I loved them. John Taylor's bass is nothing short of sublime here.
Your so right my friend
I was 12 too, loved them ever since!
@@hyne1972 ..
Holy crap!!!! Just amazing. Simon CRUSHES this!
This here explains why Duran Duran was my fave band back in the days
Duran duran has still got it it never left them
Listened after Roger Moore passed, now giving it a listen for Tonya Roberts. Rest in Peace 🕊️
Duran Duran are on my bucket list. Have been for 30 years. Just went to England and they not touring. Just my luck. Now Andy Taylor not well. Love this ballad.
They still make me cry after 40 something years... Amazing!!
thanks for your comment
This is fucking AWESOME, Duran Duran forever!!!!!
The extended opening makes me wanna go rent a tux
I want to phone a bugle to the house
....and roll out in a silver DB5!
Neil Dohi ya can’t, cuz I’m already in it haha!
@@Neildo430ci And drink vodka martini, shaken not stirred.
@@Neildo430ci If you can get it to start!
I agree 100%.
This is one of the best combinations I have ever seen and pure delight for any Bond & Duran Duran fan.
Awesome! They played the original arrangement. Too many bands who made it really big in the 80's don't want to play the original sound anymore
My favorite Bond song without a doubt. Masterful.
One of the best mood pick me ups on YT.
This would without any argument be the best version of this song.
I agree!
In my opinion, the BEST EVER James Bond SONG🎼🎤🎶🎹🎵🎸🎙🙋🇵🇹
It is❤
Simon nails it, as always. It's great to see John get lost in this piece. Just a gorgeous arrangement and performance. Thank you, John Barry.
Just found this version (prologue starting @2:28) of A view to a kill. Still goosebumps after 50+ in the repeat! The lower tempo and minimalistic sound gives it si much drama and put emphasis on the just perfect lyrics, knowing it was written within a week…
His voice is flawless
August 2023....still sounds EFFING *AWESOME* .....THAT INTRO was classic BOND
The best Bond song of them all.
Best villain too
Le Bon's residing vocal range is breathtaking
as a kid my memory is that I don't think he was appreciated as a vocalist as such, a great band, but no one ever said what a voice, but this proves there was a lot more to his vocal range.
mind you that may have just been a careless memory.
I always thought he was a good singer back in the 80's but unlike many other aging singers his voice just keeps getting better and better...I actually like his singing better nowadays...
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!, Noticed how possesed is JT, he loves Bond and is the first responsible to ask the producers about doing a Bond song.
What Simon Lebon has a nice strong voice for this age. SUPER.
Bjorn Sengers I agree I was surprised by how well he sang live too. And I love Duran Duran.
The nostalgia is real... man, the 80s were the best.
Never been a massive Duran Duran fan but this is quite brilliant.. Can't stop playing it... Help..
haha - HELP! sing it, Clark ............
The music alone is PHENOMENON
SIMON's voice is just the ICY ON THE CAKE
Classical tribute from an English power house of a band. John Barry would have loved it.
Most impressive opening to any song ever,Simon LeBon singing the intro is hauntingly superb,gives goosebumps listening over & over .👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
one great band that never ages....still has it decades later...
hell yeah damn true!
These guys have aged well. One of my favorite bands when I was a teen. Simon's voice is the sound of the 80's.
I don't know about anyone else, but I have noticed that many of the live versions of famous songs are almost better than the original. This one is fabulous!
I've watched this so many times. Wonderful version of a great song.
Frickin' awesome!!!
Lily Maria Rosa me too
Theme song for the decade,moving!!
This literally made me cry
A simply stunning version of a great bond theme
who does not LOVE Duran Duran & Bond music ..??? GREAT fun !! LOVE it !!
Speaking as the real James Bond I have to say this ROCKS.
How was Grace Jones in bed?
Ahh Bond!!!😀😀😀
Awesome. This was a wonderfully classy move on Duran Duran's part to pay homage to Barry. Thanks for posting.
Le Bon, perfect job, perfect wife, and the rest is history. Still the kiddie. Awsome.
One of the all time best Bond songs.
2020 corona virus lockdown in south Africa who else is listening to this masterpiece???
meee!! stay safe and blessed
Shout out from the UK! stay safe guys!
Stay safe you all. Blessings!
Best act at Coachella that's for sure.. half these kids can't relate...
my mom was fan of Duran Duran thirty years ago.... And now here i am!
The guitarplay is absolutely fenomenal.
This is probably the best version of this song right up there with the live Soundbook version. Incredible.
Fantastic band that never age.
I watch, over and over...Stunning.
Stunning! Their best live version of this song.
80s music was the best
What a bunch of cool cats these guys are. John, Simon, Nick, Roger ... and Dom .... all of them just rolling out their Voice in what they do. Love it!
Jesus! That was spectacular! And all the original band members too!
All except Andy!
Duran Duran for ever!!
Way underrated Group of Musicians and Performers
I grew up listening to them, never saw them live. Once told by someone they sucked live, I think that person must of had a hearing problem.
Dave maybe that concert didn't have an live orchestra :)
Dave I just saw them live a month ago. They are unbelievably awesome.
Vinicius Passos
I just saw Hans Zimmer in concert in Vegas last week. They were amazing as well.
Dude, I've heard about that. Must have been crazy to hear his tracks live.
Dave I was lucky enough to see them twice in 1982 three times In 1983 at Aston Villa in 1984 and again last year and I know which was the best, the first time was a old converted tram shed in Leeds, the Queens Hall as you can imagine the sound wasn't fantastic but the show was brilliant, Aston Villa there was so many thing that went wrong and unfortunately he seems to out of there control, which let the vocal sounding slightly flat which was a huge shame but I still loved it , now last year with changes in technology, sound etc they were a million times better, do not get me wrong I am a huge fan and I loved every show perfect or not, but the improvement was immense
No matter my mood, Duran Duran always puts a smile on my face. To me they are the quintessential sound of the problematic yet glorious 1980’s...
any time you have a rock band have an orchestra playing with them you know its going to sound good
Absolutely Fu*king Epic, DuranDuran i salute you...
Cripes! This is beautiful ...Such a great tribute to #JohnBarry (greatest romantic/pastoral composer of the 20th Century) with that orchestral medley/blend ..and the best rendition of VTAK ever ...clearly DuranDuran/LeBon's vision for the piece...the Exit rendition. ✌
@@ProNorden I agree! Great dramatic intro - really cool idea co
ming out in the white tux, ala the man himself, Taylor and LeBon really seem invested in this outstanding rendition. How 'bout it! Looks like you saw what I saw!
I remember taking the single home and playing it back in 1985. The effect was amazing.
This brings back memories with real tears. I want to step into a time machine and return
Possibly THE BEST Bond tune ever!