Duran Duran - I Am The Medicine

"I Am The Medicine" is an unreleased song by Duran Duran, recorded during the demo sessions for the Big Thing album in 1988.
Written by Simon Le Bon, John Taylor and Nick Rhodes, the song wasn't included on the final version of Big Thing.
The song eventually became Simon Le Bon's solo effort "Follow In My Footsteps", recorded at the Davout Studios in France during May 1988. This was the same time the Big Thing album was also being recorded at the studios by Duran Duran.

[@darrenking6026]

How is it that I've been a fan for 40 years but tonight is the first time I've ever heard of this song???

[@raulgalvan5839]

maybe you need to know some demos

[@candystrickland8921]

agreed.

[@clonmult]

I was going to agree, then realised that it's "just" an early version of follow in my footsteps 😉

[@pamelalinton7499]

Same…. love it…

[@simoncharleslebon8436]

@@pamelalinton7499 Hi

[@user-oy6xb2hh9f]

Thaaannnk U!

[@izzysparklesart]

I am glad this song was eventually used and turned into Follow in My Footsteps, beautiful tune.

[@kostasduran4917]

Darren, that’s because this is not a Duran Duran song , it’s a tune written by Jonathan Elias when he made an album as a tribute to Native Americans called “Requiem for the Americas” (north & south) in 1989 with several artists participating ; in this specific song , Simon provided the vocals.
The actual title of the song is
“Follow in my footsteps” with backing vocals on the original studio version by Suzanna Hoffs (The Bangles)

[@darrenking6026]

Cheers for explaining. That makes alot more sense. Thank you.

[@mariuszszczurzewski5450]

Written by Simon Le Bon and Jonathan Elias, the song is a tribute to the native Americans. "Follow In My Footsteps" was recorded in May 1988 at the Davout Studios (France), at the same time other members of Duran Duran were also recording at the studios for their contribution towards the Requiem For The Americas album.
The song was written during sessions for Big Thing and was considered for inclusion on the album before becoming a Simon Le Bon solo effort. Demos of the song in various stages turned up on The Medicine, a bootleg album of stolen Big Thing demos. During development, the song was previously titled "I Am the Medicine".
Simon Le Bon performed the song with Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles singing backing vocals. The track also features guitarist Warren Cuccurullo and drummer Steve Ferrone.
The recording was released as a 7" vinyl single in Italy during 1989, housed in a unique Requiem For The Americas teepee picture sleeve.

[@djkorpora]

Forever and ever duran Duran

[@amandaholliday9335]

Beautiful relaxing definitely a chill out tune The band have produced another amazing song this gives me goosenumps 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💋

[@candystrickland8921]

for sure

[@mariflame1821]

Oh I remember this song! Great song!

[@TheChadTI]

I have never heard this...thank you!!

[@sillago]

Que lindo es escuchar estos temas !! Siempre hace bien la voz de Le Bon...

[@drwheycooler8423]

It's also called "Follow In My Footsteps" by LeBon. This and "Grey Lady of the Sea" are a couple of rare gems.

[@erregi4946]

YT never showed me this gem, bad guy YT!

[@d.g.m.2899]

one word WOW !!!!!!

[@christhompson7778]

I like this it's catchy the chorus

[@jimmyeghjort]

Same here❤️❤️❤️👍🥇🥇🥇

[@christhompson7778]

Catchy chorus with flute

[@undervaleflorence]

Really . Love It ♥️🙏

[@jasonforward9930]

Good song

[@luigicarneiromusic]

This song was later released on the album Requien For The Americas by Johnatan Elias in 1990

[@Mistysmudge1]

WOW first time i have heard this :D

[@anthonmyl]

Good sound...

[@stefanob.757]

Meritava più di altre di fare parte dell album ufficiale o essere inserita come B/side in qualche singolo

[@ROGERBELTRAN]

Despues se convirtio en FOLLOW IN MY FOOTSTEPS...Gracias Raul por subirla!!

[@atheistleopard618]

excellent.

[@troypol343]

Reminds me of something from Arcadia

[@alyssaworklightbourn9059]

Sounds like Lake Shore Driving but with a bit more of an Arcadia-like avante garde flavor

[@simonjamesyoung8091]

Definitely a Hybrid of sorts between the two
🤝

[@vtvinx6406]

Se Simon ha prestato solo la voce non può definirsi dei Duran anche se ci sono assonanze e basso che abbiamo già ascoltato in lavori dei Duran.

[@kpchessman]

Intro sounds like a Peter Gabriel song

[@ondowan]

Hola Raul, tenemos que hablar de las imágenes de este vídeo ya que pueden estar siendo utilizadas sin permiso. Por favor contacta conmigo.

[@jamesedwards3965]

It was released in an album called Requiem for the Americas:
czcams.com/video/itrDQOAON00/video.html

[@Koniczy2137]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@frankbaumann1505]

such a beautiful song. Why wasn't it officially released?

[@clonmult]

It kinda was officially released - on requiem for the Americas, albeit under a different title - this is an earlier version.

[@christhompson7778]

Is this on the new album?

[@izzyworld8068]

Read the description

[@cristianambrogi6872]

Is a demo from 1988 (maybe), then released like “Follow in my footsteps” with the backing voice of the awesome Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles.

[@depecheddurand]

this is`nt duran duran wtf

[@Mistysmudge1]

Yes it is!

[@tonyrobles2696]

NaH