today's ear X-tacy: Duran Duran - "Planet Earth"

Louisville Public Media | By John Timmons

Published February 2, 2023 at 6:40 AM EST

Today's ear X-tacy features a classic track or deep-cut from the Alternative era every weekday at 10:10.

Duran Duran released their debut single, “Planet Earth,” 42 years ago today. It was a preview of their self-titled debut album released in June 1981.

Thanks in part to the video receiving massive play on MTV, the song became a hit in their native England and worldwide. Who can forget the New Romantic fashion they wore or those dance moves?

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