"Serious" is a song by the English

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band

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. It was released on 5 November 1990 as the second single from their sixth studio album, ''

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'' (1990), reaching number three in Italy and number 48 in the United Kingdom.

Music video

The black and white video, set at a

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, was directed by the duo Big TV! and features model

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. The video is a favourite among fans for the relaxed, natural attitude among the band members as they play their instruments, sometimes prompting each other into laughter. A multi-angle version of the video is available on the '' Greatest'' DVD in 2003, taking advantage of the multiple angle feature available on certain DVD players.

Track listing

UK 7-inch and cassette single # "Serious" (7-inch edit) – 3:56 # "Yo Bad Azizi" – 3:03 UK 12-inch and CD single # "Serious" # "Yo Bad Azizi" # "Water Babies" US and Canadian cassette single # "Serious" # "Yo Bad Azizi" # "Liberty" (fade—album edit) # "First Impression" (fade—album edit) ''

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'' box set # "Serious" (single version) – 3:56 # "Yo Bad Azizi" – 3:03 # "Water Babies" – 5:35 # "All Along the Water" – 3:47

Personnel

Simon Le Bon Simon John Charles Le Bon (born 27 October 1958) is an English singer. He is best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist of the new wave band Duran Duran and its offshoot Arcadia. Le Bon has received three Ivor Novello Awards from the Briti ...

– vocals *

Nick Rhodes Nick Rhodes (born Nicholas James Bates; 8 June 1962) is an English keyboardist and producer, best known as a founding member and the keyboardist of the band Duran Duran. He has also been the only constant member of the group since their 1978 ...

– keyboards * John Taylor – bass guitar *

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– guitar *

Sterling Campbell Sterling Campbell (born May 3, 1964) is an American drummer and songwriter who has worked with numerous high-profile acts, including the B-52s, Duran Duran, Soul Asylum, Cyndi Lauper, Nena, Grayson Hugh, Spandau Ballet, Gustavo Cerati, and David ...

– drums

Charts

References

{{Authority control 1990 songs 1990 singles Capitol Records singles Duran Duran songs EMI Records singles Music videos directed by Big T.V. Song recordings produced by Chris Kimsey Songs written by Andy Taylor (guitarist) Songs written by John Taylor (bass guitarist) Songs written by Nick Rhodes Songs written by Roger Taylor (Duran Duran drummer) Songs written by Simon Le Bon