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SONG HOME IN-DEPTH COVER VERSIONS YOUR VIEWS "Save A Prayer" "Duran Duran" Duran Duran's "Save A Prayer" was released in August 1982 and became the highest charting song from their immensely successful second album Rio. It was held to the number 2 slot in the UK charts by Survivor's "Eye of the Tiger". Song facts Composer Duran Duran Genre Pop Album Rio Year of Release 1982 In cover versions Rendition from New Romantic rival, Tony Hadley of Spandau Ballet. Listen to Tony Hadley MORE COVER VERSIONS Duran Duran 83% Tony Hadley 15% Shut Up And Dance 2% VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE... Musically, I thought it was a brilliant song... Ken Bruce Listen to Radio 2's Ken Bruce READ MORE COMMENTS... Make a comment Your Name and Town/City: Your Message: Songwriting tips Arranging and producing a song can clarify it or change it out of all recognition... Find out more in the Songwriting Guides Test your knowledge Have a go at the "Save A Prayer" quiz! Newsletter sign-up Sign up for updates on new songs, documentaries and live events Like this song? Try these... Night Fever Bee Gees DON'T MISS Doves Special guests on Dermot's show this week What's on Radio 2 Documentaries Find out more about current and forthcoming documentaries on Radio 2.

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