Serious (Duran Duran song) explained

"Serious" is a song by the English pop rock band Duran Duran. It was released on 5 November 1990 as the second single from their sixth studio album, Liberty (1990), reaching number seven in Italy and number 48 in the United Kingdom.

Music video

The black and white video, set at a circus, was directed by the duo Big TV! and features model Tess Daly. 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^{[3] [4]}

1. "Serious" (7-inch edit) – 3:56
2. "Yo Bad Azizi" – 3:03

UK 12-inch and CD single^{[5] [6]}

1. "Serious"
2. "Yo Bad Azizi"
3. "Water Babies"

US and Canadian cassette single^[7]

1. "Serious"
2. "Yo Bad Azizi"
3. "Liberty" (fade—album edit)
4. "First Impression" (fade—album edit)

The Singles 1986–1995 box set^[8]

1. "Serious" (single version) – 3:56
2. "Yo Bad Azizi" – 3:03
3. "Water Babies" – 5:35
4. "All Along the Water" – 3:47

Personnel

• Simon Le Bon – vocals
• Nick Rhodes – keyboards
• John Taylor – bass guitar
• Warren Cuccurullo – guitar
• Sterling Campbell – drums

Charts

Chart (1990)! scope="col"

Peak position
Italy (Musica e dischi)[9]	3

Notes and References

1. 3 November 1990 . New Singles . . 37 . 15 November 2021.
2. Web site: Flynn . Rik . 30 January 2022 . 40 of the best Duran Duran songs – year by year . 2024-10-14 . Classic Pop.
3. Serious. Duran Duran. 1990. UK 7-inch single vinyl disc. Parlophone. DD 15, 20 4065 7.
4. Serious. Duran Duran. 1990. UK cassette single sleeve. Parlophone. TCDD 15.
5. Serious. Duran Duran. 1990. UK 12-inch single sleeve. Parlophone. 12 DDG 15.
6. Serious. Duran Duran. 1990. UK CD single liner notes. Parlophone. CD DD 15.
7. Serious. Duran Duran. 1990. US & Canadian cassette single sleeve. Capitol Records. 4JM-44638.
8. The Singles 1986–1995. The Singles 1986–1995. Duran Duran. 2004. UK box set liner notes. Parlophone. 7243 5 49892 2 3.
9. Top 3 Singles in Europe. Music & Media. 7. 45. 17. 10 November 1990. 22 November 2019.