Rio - Duran Duran: Song Lyrics, Music Videos & Concerts

Rio

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Rio was released on May 10, 1982 by Parlophone UK as a part of the album Rio (Remastered)

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OVERVIEW

LYRICS

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS

Andy Taylor

Guitar

John Taylor

Bass Guitar

Nick Rhodes

Keyboards

Andy Hamilton

Tenor Saxophone

Roger Taylor

Drums

Simon Le Bon

Lead Vocals

COMPOSITION & LYRICS

Andy Taylor

Songwriter

Nick Rhodes

Songwriter

Simon Le Bon

Songwriter

Roger Taylor

Songwriter

John Taylor

Songwriter

Duran Duran

Arranger

PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING

Colin Thurston

Producer

Renate Blauel

Recording Technician

Lyrics

[Verse 1]

Moving 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 twisting 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 twisting through a dusty land

And when she shines, she really shows you all she can

Oh, Rio, Rio dance across the Rio Grande

[Bridge]

Hey, now, ooh, look at that, did she nearly run you down?

At the end of the drive, the lawmen arrive

You make me feel alive, alive, alive

[Bridge]

I'll take my chance, 'cause luck is on my side or something

I know what you're thinking, I'll tell you something

I know what you're thinking

[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 looking 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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