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'''"The Reflex"''' is the eleventh single by the band ]. It was released internationally by EMI in April 1984. '''"The Reflex"''' is the eleventh single by the band ], and their most successful, reaching #1 in both the United Kingdom and the United States. It was the third and last to be taken from their third album '']'', released internationally by EMI in April 1984.


==About the song==
⚫ In a heavily ]ed form, it was the band's second single to top the ], after "]" in 1983. It was also the band's first single to hit number one on the U.S. ] (for two weeks) on ], ].
⚫ The remixes for both the 7" and 12" singles were done by ], of ] fame. It was his first work with the band, and he would later go on to produce "]" single as well as the album '']'' (1986) and several tracks on '']'' (2004).


==Music video==
⚫ The remixes for both the 7" and 12" singles were done by ], of ] fame. It was his first work with the band, and he would later go on to produce "]" single as well as the '']'' (1986) album and several tracks on '']'' (2004).
The video for "The Reflex" was shot at ] in ], Ontario on ] ], by director ]. Some of the footage was shot in the indoor arena that afternoon, and some of it was filmed live during that evening's concert.<ref></ref>


"The Reflex" is primarily a concert video, accurately portraying Duran Duran's ''Sing Blue Silver'' tour performance style (perhaps sans sweat and with a little extra hair spray). However, in keeping with the band's insistence that their videos "never be ordinary", the video screen above the stage displayed bits of naked models wearing collars and chains illuminated with ], occasionally interrupted by computerized video ].
⚫ "The Reflex" was the third and last single to be taken from Duran Duran's third album '']''. It was also the second single to feature a vanity catalogue number in the UK, '''DURAN 2'''.


Mulcahy found it challenging to edit the video to match the jumpy fast-and-slow edits in the Nile Rodgers remix of the single. For the instrumental break in the middle of the song, he had to do some video "]" with Simon Le Bon's silhouette.
The video for "The Reflex" was shot at ] in ], Ontario on 5 March 1984, by director ].

Although the computer graphics which allowed a waterfall to pour out of the video screen above the stage to soak the audience were cutting edge at the time, rapid advancement in the field quickly made it look dated.

==B-sides, bonus tracks and remixes==
⚫ The live ] "Make Me Smile (Come up and see me)" is a cover of a ] song, recorded in early 1983 at ] in London, with lead Rebel ] joining the band onstage.

⚫ A second live b-side, "New Religion", was recorded ], ] at ] in ]. This is not the same live version that appears on the '']'' album.

==Covers, samples, & media references==
]s have been recorded by ] and the duo of ] and ].

==Chart positions==
⚫ In a heavily remixed form, "The Reflex" was the band's second single to top the ], after "]" in 1983. It was also the band's first single to hit number one on the U.S. ] (for two weeks) on ], ] (see ]).

⚫ ==Track listing==
⚫ "The Reflex" was the second Duran Duran single to feature a vanity catalogue number in the UK, '''DURAN 2'''.


⚫ ==Track Listing==
===7": EMI DURAN 2 (UK)=== ===7": EMI DURAN 2 (UK)===
# "The Reflex" (4:20) # "The Reflex" (4:20)
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# "The Reflex" (6:35) # "The Reflex" (6:35)


===Notes=== ====Notes====
*''The Dance Mix - edited'' and ''7" version'' are the same mixes * ''The Dance Mix - edited'' and ''7" version'' are the same mixes
*All versions of "The Reflex" are remixed by ]. This was Rodgers first work with the band.
⚫ *"New Religion" was recorded 7 February, 1984 at The Forum in ]. This is not the same live version that appears on the ] album
⚫ *"Make Me Smile (Come up and see me)", a cover of the ] song, was recorded in early 1983 at ], London with lead Rebel ]

⚫ ==Personnel==
⚫ Duran Duran are:
⚫ *] - vocals
⚫ *] - keyboards
⚫ *] - bass guitar
⚫ *] - drums
⚫ *] - guitar

⚫ Also credited:
⚫ *] - producer
⚫ *] - producer
⚫ *] - remixer
⚫ *] - remix engineer


==Other appearances== ==Other appearances==
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*Capitol Gold Cuts (1990) *Capitol Gold Cuts (1990)


⚫ ==Personnel==
⚫ Duran Duran are:
⚫ *] - vocals
⚫ *] - keyboards
⚫ *] - bass guitar
⚫ *] - drums
⚫ *] - guitar

⚫ Also credited:
⚫ *] - producer
⚫ *] - producer
⚫ *] - remixer
⚫ *] - remix engineer

==References==
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"The Reflex" is the eleventh single by the band Duran Duran, and their most successful, reaching #1 in both the United Kingdom and the United States. It was the third and last to be taken from their third album Seven and the Ragged Tiger, released internationally by EMI in April 1984.

About the song

The remixes for both the 7" and 12" singles were done by Nile Rodgers, of CHIC fame. It was his first work with the band, and he would later go on to produce "The Wild Boys" single as well as the album Notorious (1986) and several tracks on Astronaut (2004).

Music video

The video for "The Reflex" was shot at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario on 5 March 1984, by director Russell Mulcahy. Some of the footage was shot in the indoor arena that afternoon, and some of it was filmed live during that evening's concert.

"The Reflex" is primarily a concert video, accurately portraying Duran Duran's Sing Blue Silver tour performance style (perhaps sans sweat and with a little extra hair spray). However, in keeping with the band's insistence that their videos "never be ordinary", the video screen above the stage displayed bits of naked models wearing collars and chains illuminated with black light, occasionally interrupted by computerized video white noise.

Mulcahy found it challenging to edit the video to match the jumpy fast-and-slow edits in the Nile Rodgers remix of the single. For the instrumental break in the middle of the song, he had to do some video "scratching" with Simon Le Bon's silhouette.

Although the computer graphics which allowed a waterfall to pour out of the video screen above the stage to soak the audience were cutting edge at the time, rapid advancement in the field quickly made it look dated.

B-sides, bonus tracks and remixes

The live b-side "Make Me Smile (Come up and see me)" is a cover of a Cockney Rebel song, recorded in early 1983 at Hammersmith Odeon in London, with lead Rebel Steve Harley joining the band onstage.

A second live b-side, "New Religion", was recorded 7 February, 1984 at The Forum in Los Angeles. This is not the same live version that appears on the Arena album.

Covers, samples, & media references

Cover versions have been recorded by Less than Jake and the duo of Kylie Minogue and Ben Lee.

Chart positions

In a heavily remixed form, "The Reflex" was the band's second single to top the UK singles chart, after "Is There Something I Should Know?" in 1983. It was also the band's first single to hit number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 (for two weeks) on 23 June, 1984 (see 1984 in music).

Track listing

"The Reflex" was the second Duran Duran single to feature a vanity catalogue number in the UK, DURAN 2.

7": EMI DURAN 2 (UK)

  1. "The Reflex" (4:20)
  2. "Make Me Smile (Come up and see me)" (4:54)

12": EMI 12 DURAN 2 (UK)

  1. "The Reflex" (6:35)
  2. "The Reflex" (4:20)
  3. "Make Me Smile (Come up and see me)" (4:54)

7": Capitol B-5345 (US)

  1. "The Reflex" (4:25)
  2. "New Religion" (4:52)

CD: Part of "Singles Box Set 1981-1985" boxset

  1. "The Reflex" (4:20)
  2. "Make Me Smile (Come up and see me)" (4:54)
  3. "The Reflex" (6:35)

Notes

  • The Dance Mix - edited and 7" version are the same mixes

Other appearances

Apart from the single, "The Reflex" has also appeared on:

Albums:

Singles:

  • Capitol Gold Cuts (1990)

Personnel

Duran Duran are:

Also credited:

References

  1. The Duran Duran Timeline: 1984
Preceded by"Time after Time" by Cyndi Lauper Billboard Hot 100 number one single
June 23 1984 		Succeeded by"When Doves Cry" by Prince
Preceded by"Hello" by Lionel Richie UK number one single
May 27 1984 		Succeeded by"Wake Me Up Before You Go Go" by Wham!
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