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Rio
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Rio was released on May 10, 1982 by Parlophone UK as a part of the album Rio (Collectors Edition)
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Release DateMay 10, 1982
LabelParlophone UK
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM141

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Andy Taylor
Andy Taylor
Background Vocals
Nick Rhodes
Nick Rhodes
Keyboards
Andy Hamilton
Andy Hamilton
Tenor Saxophone
John Taylor
John Taylor
Bass Guitar
Simon Le Bon
Simon Le Bon
Lead Vocals
Roger Taylor
Roger Taylor
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Andy Taylor
Andy Taylor
Songwriter
Nick Rhodes
Nick Rhodes
Songwriter
Simon Le Bon
Simon Le Bon
Songwriter
Roger Taylor
Roger Taylor
Songwriter
John Taylor
John Taylor
Songwriter
Duran Duran
Duran Duran
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Colin Thurston
Colin Thurston
Producer
David Kershenbaum
David Kershenbaum
Remix Producer
Renate Blauel
Renate Blauel
Recording Technician

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Movin' on the floor now babe, you're a bird of paradise
Cherry ice cream smile, I suppose it's very nice
With a step to your left and a flick to the right
You catch that mirror way out west
You know you're something special, and you look like you're the best
[Chorus]
Her name is Rio, and she dances on the sand
Just like that river twistin' through a dusty land
And when she shines, she really shows you all she can
Oh, Rio, Rio, dance across the Rio Grande
[Verse 2]
I've seen you on the beach and I've seen you on TV
Two of a billion stars, it means so much to me
Like a birthday or a pretty view
But then I'm sure that you know it's just for you
[Chorus]
Her name is Rio, and she dances on the sand
Just like that river twistin' through a dusty land
And when she shines, she really shows you all she can
Oh, Rio, Rio, dance across the Rio Grande
[Verse 3]
Hey now, woo, look at that, did he nearly run you down?
At the end of the drive, the lawmen arrive, you make me feel alive, alive, alive
I'll take my chance 'cause luck is on my side
Or something, I know what you're thinkin'
I'll tell you something, I know what you're thinkin'
[Chorus]
Her name is Rio, and she dances on the sand
Just like that river twists across a dusty land
And when she shines, she really shows you all she can
Oh, Rio, Rio, dance across the Rio Grande
[Chorus]
Her name is Rio, she don't need to understand
And I might find her if I'm lookin' like I can
Oh, Rio, Rio, hear them shout across the land
From mountains in the north, down to the Rio Grande
Written by: Andy Taylor, John Taylor, Nick Rhodes, Roger Taylor, Simon Le Bon
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