Tammy's post here last Friday brought back some fun memories.
Before U2, there was Duran Duran. I was a HUGE fan and literally had my room wallpapered in their photos from magazines and posters. My sister was thrilled since we had to share a room @@ :)
Anyway, Tammy did a layout about how she met one of her friends by becoming pen pals because of Duran Duran through Tiger Beat magazine.
I also had a DD pen pal through Tiger Beat, but we didn't stay friends.
And I was never able to go to one of their concerts. My parents wouldn't let me because I was only 13 the first time they came through. Let me tell you I cried buckets of tears the night of that concert - pre-teen drama for sure!
But I have more than made up for that loss with the thirteen U2 concerts I have been to here, all over the states and in Dublin! Maybe it's because missing that Duran Duran concert back in the early 80's was so traumatic at the time ;) And when DD came here a few years ago, I thought about going but the time had kind of passed. Although with really loving their newest album, I think I would go if they came back!
Anyway, great post, Tammy! And thanks for the walk down memory lane :)
Hi Mary Jo, I must be a year or two older then you because when DD were all the rage I was the only girl in my whole school who wasn't totally obsessed! having said that I did my fair share of singing along to "Rio"!!
ReplyDeleteAh yes, Duran Duran. Those were the days. :) I love your fun page and story behind it, Mary Jo! You do grid designs so well.
ReplyDeleteI loveeeeeeeeeeeeee it!!!! I love your lo!! FABULOUS!! I wasn't really a DD fan -- I was more of a 80's hair band groupie! LOL!!!
ReplyDeletegotta love the 80's! i saw them several times- so fun-- great layout
ReplyDeleteWhat a great story!! I think we all had those moments in our bedroom, crying over something our parents wouldn't let us do! Love this!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun to look back on memories like that. I'm too old to have been a Duran Duran fan...busy with kids then and never kept up with new music...but I am sure a U2 fan...You lucky girl to have ssen them so many times.
ReplyDeleteThe Ireland concert must have been fabulous!
I am afraid that I am much too old to be a DD fan but I can appreciate them now! Your layout is beautiful and obviously brought back some wonderful memories for you. Hugs, Anne x
ReplyDeleteSuch a great subject to scrap about and great layout!!
ReplyDeleteOh I love Duran Duran!! Great layout and memories!
ReplyDeleteOh, what a fun memory. I think I was a little too old to hit the band wagon for the love of DD, but still like them and think of the 80's when I hear their songs. Love how you did the layout!
ReplyDeleteI felt like this over Journey...same situation...Mom wouldn't let us go, and my sister and I cried. Still have never seen them in concert!
What a fun memory and great topic to scrap. I'm a bit older, it was the osmonds'. Jackson 5. Bobby Sherman. And the monkeys lol
ReplyDeleteOMG, Nick was my favorite! Those were the days. <3
ReplyDeleteLoved Duran Duran had posters in my room too :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the trip down memory lane, love it!
ReplyDeleteHubby and I loved Duran Duran as well...mind you we were a bit older then 13, teehee.
ReplyDeleteGreat layout!!
Oh my goodness....I LOVE this! Thanks for showing this page!!!! I still have a huge folder of DD stuff that I've never done anything with. I totally need to create a layout to appropriately document the love. My obsession also moved on to other bands but there will only ever be one DD! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat layout and an awesome trip back down memory lane!
ReplyDeleteWhat a blast from the past! Who knows, maybe someday you'll make it to one of their concerts. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous! I'm sorry you couldn't go to the Duran Duran concert. But your U2 concert experiences sound awesome!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun LO!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI have never seen Duran Duran in concert I'm sure they are amazing!! I have been to Wham and that was before well you know what happened.
I really like Duran Duran music too and I would also love to see Phil Collins but not sure if he tours in the US anymore?
Hope your having a good week!
Love this so much! I really love the topic. It brings back so many memories.
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How fun! They sure made some great music in the 80s. Haven't heard any of their recent stuff.
ReplyDeleteFun!!
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