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Brydon &

Simon Le Bon

Brydon &

Rob Brydon | Wondery

Comedy

4.6597 Ratings

🗓️ 31 October 2024

⏱️ 53 minutes

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Summary

This week, Rob is joined by Simon Le Bon, the legendary frontman of Duran Duran, whose music has defined generations! Rob dives into Simon’s journey with the band, uncovering stories from their early days and what’s next for the New Wave pioneers. Simon reveals how he earned his honorary Brummie status and reflects on Duran Duran's legacy. Simon also shares the story behind the ‘Danse Macabre’, Duran Duran’s exciting Halloween album.

Expect nostalgia, music history, and a glimpse into the future of one of pop's most enduring voices!

Transcript

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0:00.0

Hey, have you been working out? You look good. Today's guest is Simon Lebon. You know that because you've clicked. And I was so excited to meet him. What a nice man. We'd met once before in the wings at a theatre during a benefit performance. And, you know, when I knew I was going to interview him, I was telling people,

0:24.5

guess who I'm interviewing on Monday, I'm interviewing Simon Le Bonn?

0:27.0

And everybody's face lit up.

0:29.9

And I think that says a lot.

0:31.7

He talks about all sorts from his role within Duran Duran to how they are seemingly a very, very happy democracy

0:42.6

sharing the Dosh equally. And I was thrilled. I bring something up about the reflex, one of their

0:50.8

biggest hits, that he had never had pointed out to him before.

0:57.0

Relax, enjoy, Brydon and Simon Le Bonn.

1:02.0

In my excitement, I've spilled my water, and I say excitement, I've spilt my water.

1:13.3

And I say excitement, genuinely, because, you know, we've interviewed zillions of people on this.

1:19.3

I don't really often get that excited, but I'm excited, genuinely, to talk to Simon LeBond.

1:25.7

Well, that's a huge compliment. Thank you, Rob.

1:27.7

And I'm very happy to be here.

1:29.9

I'm excited, too.

1:31.1

As excited as I can be at this time in the morning.

1:34.1

And also, when you've been interviewed as many times as you have.

1:38.8

Because, you know...

1:40.5

Yes, I know... Yes, we do tend to get a little jaded.

1:43.6

Well, yeah, because you've been answering questions that are not going to be a million

1:48.2

miles away, I'm sure, from what I'm about to ask you, for as long as you can remember.

1:53.2

Right, yeah, I think, and that, but that also does kind of make you think, well, is

1:57.9

it that interesting?

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