She was convinced otherwise, and ended up the headliner Saturday night. When the nominees were announced in May, Parton “respectfully” declined, saying it didn’t seem suitable for her to take a spot as a country-to-the-core artist. Janet Jackson appeared in a black suit with a massive pile of hair atop her head, remaking the cover of her breakthrough album “Control,” as she inducted the two men who made that and many other records with her, writer-producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Olivia Rodrigo, 60 years Simon’s junior and by far the youngest performer of the night, took the stage to sing Simon’s signature song, “You’re So Vain.” Inductees absent from the ceremony included Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor, who is four years into a fight with advanced prostate cancer, the 95-year-old Belafonte and Simon, who lost sisters Joanna Simon and Lucy Simon, both also singers, to cancer on back-to-back days last month.Ĭarly Simon was a first-time nominee this year more than 25 years after becoming eligible. Then he brought on Ed Sheeran to sing his part on the 2017 Eminem jam “River” as rain fell on the stage. After opening briefly with 1999’s “My Name Is,” he brought on Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler to sing the chorus of “Dream On” for 2003’s “Sing for the Moment,” which samples the Aerosmith classic. He also took the guest star game to another level. He was the only hip-hop artist among the inductees, the only one whose heyday came after the 1980s, and he brought an edge to the evening that was otherwise missing outside of the heavy metal stylings of Judas Priest. 1.9M views, 77K likes, 27K loves, 2K comments, 65K shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Duran Duran: The official Duran Duran video for 'Ordinary World' from 1993s THE WEDDING ALBUM. It wasn't until Capitol leaked 'Ordinary World' to a radio station in Florida in the autumn of 1992 that it looked like Duran Duran mania might yet hit again.
Their album Liberty had proved a commercial failure, its two singles failing to make a significant showing on British or American charts. He is best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist of the new wave band Duran Duran. By the early 90s, Duran Duran's popularity had faded.
“Thank you, Dave, for this great adventure,” a tearful Lennox said.Īs he has been throughout his career, Eminem was the outlier. Simon John Charles Le Bon (born 27 October 1958) is a British singer. Moments later her musical partner, Dave Stewart, called Lennox “one of the greatest performers, singers and songwriters of all time.” It was followed by a rousing rendition of their best-known hit, “Sweet Dreams.” They continue to be an inspiration for so many people.”įollow Far Out Magazine across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.“Well I was born an original sinner, I was born from original sin,” singer Annie Lennox belted, bringing the audience clapping and to its feet four hours into the show. They are legends, they are icons, they are still selling out massive shows. Many prominent figures delivered tributes to the band, including Gwen Stefani, who said: “Songwriting so well-crafted as pop songs and so addictive you just couldn’t get them out of your head. According to Downey Jr., the wife of an unnamed Hollywood filmmaker was so mesmerised by the band that she took off her bra and threw it at them. Read the lyrics to ‘Paper Gods.’ Watch the video for ‘Celebration.’ Cry in the mirror as you lip-sync to ‘Ordinary World.'”ĭuring his speech, the actor also opened up about Duran Duran’s appearance at his 50th birthday party, where they played for him. They own that space, and they have for over 40 years. You know who’s got that in spades? Duran Duran. 1.9M views, 77K likes, 27K loves, 2K comments, 65K shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Duran Duran: The official Duran Duran video for 'Ordinary World' from 1993s THE WEDDING ALBUM.
unofficial poster boys of the YouTube generation with the Narnia-themed. said: “Duran Duran invites us all to put our best days here, now and still in front of us. although a surprise cover of Duran Duran's Ordinary World doesn't come.
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