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Post by Tin on May 16, 2008 9:53:07 GMT -5
Eighties rockers DURAN DURAN persuaded acclaimed DJ MARK RONSON to remix their classic hits in an unconventional way - they asked his mum ANN's permission. The Girls On Film hitmakers were desperate to work with the superproducer, famed for his work with British singer Amy Winehouse, and asked his mum to try and tempt her talented son to update their 1980s tracks. The British group have been friends with Ronson's parents, socialite Ann Dexter-Jones and music manager Laurence Ronson, and used their connections to land recording time with the Valerie hitmaker. The band's bassist John Taylor says, "We've known Mark's parents for years and we talked to his mum Ann about this idea." Ronson and the pop group have teamed up to work on a set for the Smirnoff Experience show on 2 July (08), which will incorporate songs they reworked. They'll premiere the finished product at Paris' La Cigale. www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/article/mums%20the%20word%20for%20ronson%20duran%20duran%20collaboration_1068820
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Post by Top Pop Fops on May 16, 2008 13:02:35 GMT -5
They're starting to sound a bit desperate to be honest.
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2008 15:20:16 GMT -5
Or Contactmusic has twisted the story to make them sound desperate.
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Post by dancein2thefire on May 16, 2008 15:23:08 GMT -5
Or Contactmusic has twisted the story to make them sound desperate. That's what I was thinking...
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Post by stopdead on May 16, 2008 15:25:59 GMT -5
Ronson is a huge fan. I know this first hand...
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2008 15:45:17 GMT -5
Ronson is a huge fan. I know this first hand... I've read that several places as well and if I'm remembering right there was a mention on his website at one time.
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Post by Tin on May 16, 2008 15:49:01 GMT -5
I think there are one or two more articles on Google News with respect to this . . .
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Post by duranie on May 16, 2008 15:49:20 GMT -5
Mark loves DD. He was not forced and begged to work with DD. Stupid article.
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Post by wildboys on May 16, 2008 15:57:09 GMT -5
There have been many stories written about this since it was announced, clearly with this bit the writer is throwing in his own twist along with a random quote from a more in depth article.
If your aware of how both sides have spoken about the other for awhile now, it's clear there is no 'desperation' involved.
It's a very cool venture and I'm envious of those who get to attend. I hope they do more together in the future.
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