
While it didn't initially get a release in the US, it later reached number 16 in early 1985. It reached number two in the UK, and was kept off the top by Survivor's 'Eye of the Tiger'. He accidentally swallowed some of the water, and had to be hospitalized during their Australian tour due to a tropical virus. While sitting on a branch over a lagoon and miming his guitar, a rather sozzled Andy Taylor fell into the water. "It was funny as hell, but quite hairy for a moment," said Rhodes later. This turned out to be the elephant's mating call, leading the elephant carrying Roger Taylor to charge downhill in order to mount the female. Pretty looking road, try to hold the rising floods that fill my skin. Save it til the morning after, Save it till the morning after. No, dont say a prayer for me now, Save it til the morning after. The latter pair had zero time after completing the record to change clothes before catching their flight, and Rhodes had to wear the same leather jacket and trousers he had been wearing in the cold of London.ĭuring the filming of the scene where the band were riding elephants, a female elephant made a bizarre sound. Dont say a prayer for me now, Save it til the morning after.

Simon Le Bon and Roger and John Taylor travelled to the location, while Andy Taylor and Nick Rhodes stayed in London finishing mixes for the Rio album. Recorded on Halloween for Britains TFI Friday, the bands teamed up for Duran Durans 1982 ballad Save a Prayer, which EODM had covered on their last album, Zipper Down. The video shoot was a difficult experience for the band.


Scenes were also filmed on top of the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya, at the ruins of a Buddhist temple at Polonnaruwa, and the island's southern coastline. It was filmed in the jungles, beaches, and temples of Sri Lanka in April 1982. The video was directed by Russell Mulcahy - who also directed classic '80s videos for Elton John, Spandau Ballet and many others.
