Duran Duran - “Hungry Like the Wolf” | Live at the Palladium, New York City (1982)

Duran Duran delivers a charged live performance of “Hungry Like the Wolf” from the Palladium in New York City on New Year’s Eve 1982. Captured as the band was breaking through in America, this performance brings the Rio era’s sleek synths, driving rhythm section, and unmistakable howl to one of the most important songs of the MTV generation. Originally broadcast as part of MTV’s New Year’s Eve programming and simulcast on FM radio through the King Biscuit Flower Hour, this concert documented a pivotal early U.S. moment for Duran Duran. Just as “Hungry Like the Wolf” was beginning its climb on American radio and MTV, Simon Le Bon, Andy Taylor, John Taylor, Nick Rhodes, and Roger Taylor brought their signature New Romantic sound to the Palladium stage. 🎤 Simon Le Bon - vocals 🎸 Andy Taylor - guitar 🎸 John Taylor - bass 🎹 Nick Rhodes - keyboards 🥁 Roger Taylor - drums 🎷 Andy Hamilton - saxophone, keyboards 📅 December 31, 1982 📍 The Palladium, New York City Released in 1982 from Duran Duran’s landmark album Rio, “Hungry Like the Wolf” became the band’s breakthrough U.S. hit, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1983. Its Russell Mulcahy-directed video became an early MTV staple, helping turn Duran Duran into one of the defining international acts of the decade. (Wikipedia) Did You Know? • “Hungry Like the Wolf” was produced by Colin Thurston, who also produced Duran Duran’s self-titled 1981 debut album. (YouTube) • The song’s video was filmed in Sri Lanka and won the first Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video in 1984. (Wikipedia) • Duran Duran’s official history notes that MTV’s rotation of “Hungry Like the Wolf” and “Rio” in 1982 helped build the group’s audience in the United States. (Duran Duran) #DuranDuran #HungryLikeTheWolf #LiveMusic