Night Boat
| "Night Boat" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Duran Duran | |
| from the album Duran Duran | |
| Released | 15 June 1981 |
| Recorded | December 1980 – January 1981 |
| Studio | Red Bus (London) |
| Length | 5:26 |
| Label | |
| Songwriters | |
| Producer | Colin Thurston |
| Music video | |
| "Night Boat" on YouTube | |
"Night Boat" is a song by the English pop rock band Duran Duran from their debut studio album Duran Duran, released by EMI on 15 June 1981. Written by the lead singer Simon Le Bon, it was developed during the band's early period rehearsing at the Rum Runner nightclub in Birmingham. The track is known for its dark, atmospheric sound and unconventional structure, setting it apart from the album's overall post-punk disco style.
Although not released as a single, a music video was filmed in early 1982, featuring horror-themed visuals that predated similar concepts in later music videos. Over time, "Night Boat" has gained recognition as one of the best songs in the band's catalogue, appearing on retrospective rankings and being revisited in live performances and a 2023 re-recording for their album Danse Macabre.