Duran Duran - A View To A Kill (12 Extended Mix) May 2026

: The mix was created by Steve Thompson and Michael Barbiero in Paris. Thompson was a heavyweight producer of the era, known for giving tracks a sophisticated, dance-floor-ready edge while keeping the band's core sound intact. Musical Highlights :

: For decades, fans only had access to unofficial DJ remixes or the instrumental B-side, "That Fatal Kiss" . The eventual surfacing of this official period remix provided a rare glimpse into the band's final recordings before their original five-member lineup split in 1985. A View To A Kill Extended Mix - MI6 Duran Duran - A View To A Kill (12 Extended Mix)

: At approximately 7:30 in length , the mix allows more room for John Taylor's funky bass lines and Roger Taylor's solid, Chic-inspired drumming to breathe. : The mix was created by Steve Thompson

The most notable "good feature" of this mix is its , which was finally unearthed in 2014. The eventual surfacing of this official period remix

The of Duran Duran's "A View to a Kill" is a legendary piece of James Bond history, primarily because it was famously unreleased for nearly 30 years . While the original single became the only Bond theme to reach #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 , the band initially opted against an extended version to maintain the "purity" of the standard track. Key Features of the Extended Mix

: It emphasizes the "state-of-the-art" production that combined the band's pop-rock energy with John Barry’s lush 60-piece orchestral arrangements .

: Some versions used by radio stations (like BBC Radio 1) integrated iconic Bond samples, such as the "I expect you to die" quote from Goldfinger , enhancing the "shadowy intrigue" of the track.