On May 10, 1982, “EMI” label released “Rio”, the second Duran Duran studio album. It was recorded January – February 1982, at “AIR Studios”, “Townhouse Studios” in London and was produced by Colin Thurston. In 1983, the album was certified Platinum in the US by the “RIIA”.

Personnel:

• Simon Le Bon – lead vocals, vibes, ocarina, acoustic guitar
• Andy Taylor– guitar, backing vocals
• Nick Rhodes– keyboards, sound effects, synthesizer, marimba, backing vocals
• John Taylor– bass guitar, backing vocals
• Roger Taylor– drums, percussion
• Andy Hamilton- tenor saxophone
• Colin Thurston – engineer
• Malcolm Garrett– design
• Patrick Nagel– illustration
• Andy Earl – photography
• Renate – technician

Track listing:

All tracks by Duran Duran

1. Rio
2. My Own Way
3. Lonely In Your Nightmare
4. Hungry Like the Wolf
5. Hold Back the Rain
6. New Religion
7. Last Chance on the Stairway
8. Save a Prayer
9. The Chauffeur