Ultimate Classic Rock

40 Years Ago: Duran Duran’s ‘Hungry Like the Wolf’ Begins Its Long Ascent

On May 4, 1982, Duran Duran released the first single from Rio, "Hungry Like the Wolf." The song would become one of their signature tunes — although it didn't take an easy road to setlist immortality ...
American Songwriter

The Meaning Behind Duran Duran’s Futuristic Hit “Hungry Like the Wolf”

Duran Duran’s “Hungry Like the Wolf” is the result of experimentation. The song released in 1982 ushered in a new wave of music that blended rock with electronic pop beats, creating a sound all their ...
Salon

“Hungry Like the Wolf” began a new era for Duran Duran and U.S. rock charts

Duran Duran released their second album, Rio, on May 10, 1982. The LP featured three future classics — “Hungry Like the Wolf,” “Rio” and “Save a Prayer” — but also moodier fare such as the aching ...
People

Sabrina Carpenter Brings Out Duran Duran to Sing 'Hungry Like the Wolf' at London Concert: 'It Was Amazing'

“It might be fun if I brought out some friends of mine from the U.K.,” Carpenter teased at her show at BST Hyde Park Rachel DeSantis is a senior writer on the music team at PEOPLE. She has been ...
Rolling Stone

Watch Sabrina Carpenter Perform ‘Hungry Like the Wolf’ With Duran Duran at BST Hyde Park

Sabrina Carpenter performed two back-to-back nights at BST Hyde Park in London this weekend and at tonight’s show, she brought out surprise guests Duran Duran. Before her guests joined her onstage on ...