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Duran Duran
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

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Andy Taylor
Andy Taylor
Guitar
John Taylor
John Taylor
Bass Guitar
Nick Rhodes
Nick Rhodes
Keyboards
Andy Hamilton
Andy Hamilton
Tenor Saxophone
Roger Taylor
Roger Taylor
Drums
Simon Le Bon
Simon Le Bon
Lead Vocals
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
Renate Blauel
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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