HIS VOICE!| FIRST TIME HEARING Spandau Ballet - Gold REACTION

HIS VOICE!| FIRST TIME HEARING Spandau Ballet - Gold REACTION
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[@robertfahr2420]

Tony Hadley, the lead singer, was only 23 years old when this was recorded. Such a mature vocal. Spandau Ballet peaked way too early. "Only When You Leave" should be your next Spandeau Ballet reaction.

[@razbokaiz.3412]

Yes, a beautiful gut-wrenching song.

[@onsesejoo2605]

On the other hand, they were formed 1976 and by this song were on their 3rd album so they had had the time to develop themselves.

[@markharris1125]

Salad days indeed, though he never sounded inexperienced.

[@compostcorner5934]

It's mad how time flies ,I remember Gold hitting the charts like it was yesterday ..Yet it was 39 years ago ..Tony is now 62 same age as me ..happy times 🎵🎶

[@timcliffsmith]

I know, looks about 40 though!

[@wolf762x51]

For me, Spandau Ballet's best song that showcased Tony's vocal range and talent was "Through the Barricades." It's a very emotional song, about two young lovers , one from Northern Ireland, and one from Ireland , that had to meet and love each other sneaking through the warzone. Part of the chorus, " And we made our love on wasteland and through the barricades ." It's a very powerful song, heart wrenching, but at the end with some hope, as they signed a peace deal when they were writing the song, so he was hopeful things would work out and The Troubles would end.

[@kiwigirljacks]

YES!! 100% their best song! Actually one of my favourite songs of all time.

[@jadehunter1027]

yes yes yes through the barricades is such a great song i love it, hope they do a reaction to it 🤩

[@richy2351]

And the 12" version is even more sublime

[@calgaryjimbo]

That's my fave Spandau Ballet song as well, but Gold is a close second. Tony Hadley was one of my Top 5 fave vocalists of the 80s. Maybe Top 3...

[@sargonsblackgrandfather2072]

Always makes me emotional listening to it

[@chrisr4205]

Literally saw him in concert on Sunday. Man’s pipes still gold. Voice is immaculate.

[@martinsummers7347]

Have seen Tony Hadley twice 2016 and 2017. Best UK male singer!😀

[@susanpeters5392]

Wow from England I was a 80s chick x

[@d.sepulveda7669]

Awww! 🥰 you are Sooo LUCKY! Beautiful Voice❗️

[@Jontor11]

Yes, Spandau Ballet's Tony Hadley had one of the best voices of the 80s. This 'True' album is their best and it is crawling with great songs in there. That said, my fave Spandau Ballet song is 'Only when you leave' from their next album. Just saying if you want to do more of their songs...😀

[@dranet47]

Yes! Only When You Leave is awesome. ❤

[@Windupchronic]

Only When You Leave and Chant no. 1 for me. Love those two.

[@ellefitzpatrick6339]

Only when you leave, To Cut A Long Story Short and Chant No. 1 are my faves.

[@Astro-Markus]

"Through the Barricades" isn't bad either

[@jasonszabo9203]

Yes, Only When You Leave and Chant No.1

[@Cadinho93]

After watching the "True" reaction I was thinking, "I wish Jay and Amber react to "Gold", but no one ever reacts to "Gold". To my pleasant surprise I saw this. Thank you!

[@lucabraga3471]

I've talked to Tony Hadley several times, he's a great man, very pleasant to talk to. He comes often to Italy, he loves my country (and especially our food!). By the way his band has had an enormous success here in Italy in the '80s. His was one of the best voices I've ever heard in a pop group.

[@garfield122010]

'' Through the Barricades '' really showcases his fantastic voice ❤❤

[@robert23456789]

This is why I only listen to music before auto ture they can actually sing

[@louiseluna704]

One of my favourite songs by them

[@jvidalw]

timeless classic!

[@ealanmontgomery2304]

"Gold" always felt like a James Bond theme to me. Spandau Ballet was huge all over the world, but in the US, Duran Duran was the breakout band, they had far more hits in the US. Tony Hadley= amazing voice, even to this day. "True" was actually more chill than most of their music. "Only When You Leave" is another great showcase for Tony Hadley's voice.

[@PjRjHj]

Gary Kemp wrote it as a Bond theme. Then Duran Duran got the job for A View To A Kill

[@rjjcms1]

@@PjRjHjI can't say I know that much to be true,but I can well imagine that being true!

[@no2all]

The lead singer of Spandau Ballet is Tony Hadley, who is still performing today as a solo act. He is supposed to release his seventh solo album this year (the release was delayed due to the pandemic situation).

[@joesmith8725]

This was '80s/'90s New Romantic (part of new wave) which were bands like this, Duran Duran, Roxy Music, Culture Club/Boy George, Erasure, ABC, Human League, Kajagoogoo, Level 42, Fine Young Cannibals, Thompson Twins, etc. Soulful, R&B type of sound. Check out more of these bands!

[@fatihabenboubou5636]

And don't forget Adam and the Ants!

[@BadlndsBob]

Thomas Dolby!

[@btj-oo8xc]

Level 42 were a Jazz/Funk band, nothing to do with New Wave

[@PjRjHj]

Really glad Spandau Ballet got another look. Most reactors listen to "True" and that's it. "Gold" is an anthem. Tony Hadley has a foghorn of a voice. Others songs to checkout: Only When You Leave, Highly Strung, Be Free With Your Love, I'll Fly For You. Or if interested in their earlier New Romantic era: Glow, Paint Me Down, The Freeze, Chant no.1, Coffee Club.

[@bobash5062]

You are hitting all the great stuff I used to listen to growing up and growing old. Remember... I'm old.

[@bobash5062]

This band is one of my all-time faves! Listen to PjRjHj. Lots of great selections

[@edwinf8328]

Glad to see that you want to hear more from Spandau Ballet. Truly an unforgettable band. I recommend the following songs from them. "Only When You Leave", "I'll Fly for you", "Round and Round", "She Loved like Diamond", "This Is the Love", and "Steal". Enjoy!🎧🎶

[@dranet47]

I'll Fly for You is so beautiful!

[@MizzInterpreted]

Always had a soft spot for Round and Round!

[@jimpierce3138]

"Steal" is a sleeper.

[@edwinf8328]

@@jimpierce3138 I didn't ask for an opinion from you or anyone else. Keep it to yourself.

[@octoberguy]

Another great song with a similar sound is "The Look of Love" by ABC. These songs take me right back to that New Romantics invasion of the early 80s.... and my college days.

[@dranet47]

One of my favorite bands!!! And this is one of my favorite songs by them. Didn't do well in the U.S. sadly. I hope a lot of people hear your reaction and fall in love with it. :D

[@joannecunliffe8067]

You can't review Spandau Ballet and not have a look at "Through the Barricades" - probably the finest song they wrote and one of the best songs from the 80's.

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, you'll love one of their first hits "Chant No. 1 (I Don't Need This Pressure On)" and "Only When You Leave" !!! edit- "Chant No. 1" is upbeat and will have you dancing!!

[@fastbowler]

I second this suggestion!

[@orla556]

And don't forget 'To Cut A Long Story Short'. These are their early hits which I love the most, a much edgier sound.

[@lysanatt]

I third this suggestion. Chant No .1 is one of the best of a very long series of great hits. That and Through the Barricades.

[@donnatheresasmith670]

"Through The Barricades" has beautiful lyrics and is my all time fav from them, "To Cut A Long Story Short" comes in a close 2nd for pure Eighties "New Romantic" vibes 🎶💜

[@sazguest]

Through the Barricades Is another beautiful song of theirs.

[@paulcwalina7910]

If you enjoyed 'Gold,' I think you'll enjoy 'Only When You Leave.' Tony Hadley is/was the lead vocalist. Incredible voice and I always appreciated his nod to the crooners of old with the suits and ties.

[@scottyg3406]

True may be their biggest U.S. commercial hit but Gold is an anthem in the U.K and gets the biggest reactions at 80's Rewind concerts. And the lead singer has always had an amazing voice and 35 years later he still does.

[@wiemasen]

Try "Through the Barricades". It's the most beautiful song from Spandau Ballet.

[@raserx63]

Some 80’s classics you are missing ... Haircut 100- “Love Plus One” Icicle Works- “Birds Fly” Information Society- “What’s on your mind” Reflex -“The politics of dancing”

[@rjjcms1]

I really like the Icicle Works,but if I had to vote for the song of theirs they must hear if they had to pick just one it'd be Love is a Wonderful Colour. Marvellous!

[@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.]

The lead singer is, Tony Hadley, a great vocalist, when the band started out they were part of the 'New Romantic' movement, as were 'Duran Duran'. Tracks to react to by them; 'Only When You Leave', 'I'll Fly For You', and their first single, 'To Cut a Long Story Short' which has that synth sound which Jay loves.

[@liz6965]

Yes agree I think they should go on a Spandau journey going back to their earlier new wave hits and then a few more from True Album and then towards the end up to Through the barricades - their sound is very different across those eras. Tony Hadley, one of the best!

[@annother3350]

Lets not forget Chant No.1

[@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.]

@@liz6965 Many, particularly in America, weren't aware of their earlier stuff, I like almost all the band's output throughout their career, it would be great to react to as well, as you say, it changed so much.

[@kellyreiterman]

I haven't heard this song in years! I had forgotten how great this song is.

[@emiethirteen1219]

Tony Hadley is still touring and recording, and he sounds just as good today as he did then! Thanks for doing more Spandau Ballet!

[@normabreazile5500]

Finally!😃 Absolutely, LOVE THE BONGOS and the saxophone IN THS SONG! Tony’s voice is incredible!

[@jay-bt2lu]

spandau was part of the 'new romantic' movement which included OMD, Japan and Duran Duran. it was mainly about style over substance but all 4 bands knocked it out of the park with only Duran having north american success. OMD has so many great tunes...souvenir, dreaming, maid of orleans, electricity, if you leave. Japan was more 'art rock'. quiet life, life in tokyo, the art of parties, ghosts. definitely a rabbit hole to dive into!

[@PjRjHj]

Japan were musically head and shoulders above the other "New Romantic" associated bands. All members were super talents who found their unique voicing on their instruments at a young age (in particularly Mick Karn and Steve Jansen). The hard part of Japan is picking the most accessible song for the new listen. I'd probably say Quiet Life, Methods of Dance, or Art of Parties

[@nancysmith8626]

I believe they also called some of these bands "sophisti-pop." Which is exactly what they were - sophisticated pop music. Never heard the phrase until a few years ago, though. To me it was always just "damn good music."

[@runforitscooby]

Glad you mentioned Japan, they are often overlooked

[@robdee9341]

Ghosts is brilliant..

[@stevenanderson7461]

OMD wasn't new romantic they were Liverpool new wave from Eric's club in Liverpool there's a documentary called rock family trees try Liverpool Eric's club one.

[@MrHws5mp]

I'm going to add to the chorus of people asking you to react to 'Through The Barricades' by Spandau Ballet. It's beautiful, sad and really highlights Tony Hadley's voice. It also hits close to home for anyone in the UK because it was inspired by 'The Troubles' in Northern Ireland.

[@liz6965]

Spandau ballet and especially Tony Hadley’s incredible voice were the sound of the 80s (well for me anyway!) - he still sounds amazing today - he has not lost that distinct voice. I can spot his voice anywhere! So many great tunes of theirs to react to: this is some of their really early stuff, To Cut a Long Story Short, Chant No 1, Instinction, Lifeline, Communication, then their later stuff, Highly Strung, Only When You Leave, Round and Round, Through The Barricades. Would love to see more of them on your channel! 🙏🏽

[@TheLoner73]

For me one of the most beautiful songs of them and sometimes forgotten is “Through the Barricades”, an amazing piece of music!

[@kiwigirljacks]

I had every Spandau Ballet vinyl in the 80’s. Tony Hadley’s voice is impeccable! “Through the Barricades” is my all time favourite of theirs and in my top songs of all time… if you react to it, definitely look up the meaning behind it first to fully appreciate it ❤

[@helderfs25]

I had the chance to see them live and it was awesome. They have so many beautiful songs. The theme: Through the Barricades is one of my favorites. You guys would love to react to that song, i'm pretty sure.

[@LMmccallL57]

One of my favorites. 🙂 The gold girl is a nod to a James Bond movie titled "Goldfinger". I suggest one of my favorite groups from the 80s, *ABC* . The lead singer of that group, Martin Fry has a nice and unique voice, at least to me. "The Look of Love" "Poison Arrow" (nice saxophone action) "When Smokey Sings" (a nod to Smokey Robinson) --- More suggestions.... *Swing Out Sister* (female lead vocals... formally a trio of two men and one woman, but now a duet of one man and one woman with an amazing backing band) "Breakout" "Butterfly" "Twilight World" "Now You're Not Here" "Who's Been Sleeping?" "Waiting Game" "Notgonnachange" (one word as typed) "Blue Mood" "Am I the Same Girl?" (first by Barbara Acklin in 1968, and also as an instrumental in the same year, titled "Soulful Strut" by Young-Holt Unlimited)

[@jameslonergan5840]

WHen I first heard the song, I thought it was going to be in a Bond film.

[@timcliffsmith]

Oh yes, Look of Love is one of my all-time faves.

[@LMmccallL57]

@@timcliffsmith I listened to it last night after posting. 😀

[@LMmccallL57]

@@jameslonergan5840 Yes, it would have worked. 🙂

[@fantasticvoyages-sg8sw]

Through the Barricades is probably their next most famous song, here in the UK. It's a song about The Troubles in Northern Ireland recorded whilst they were at their peak.

[@Islendingar]

Killer track and Tony Harley’s voice is stunning !! What a classic !! Through The Barricades is one you must do too !!

[@IBLRG]

Hello from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 👋 thank you for previewing another English band, keep up the excellent work on this channel

[@reneedumont2474]

Another great 80s group that has a sound like this would be ABC and check out their song "the look of love" its so fun playfull and the lead vocals are amazing

[@gpreactions3194]

A few yeaes back the lead singer Tony Hadley went in disguise to a pub in England that were hosting a Spandau Ballet tribute act, and they were also in on it. So the singer in the tribute act invites him on stage to sing Gold and the audience who were all Spandau Ballet fans were saying how much he sounded like Tony Hadley. It was so much fun to watch, and is available on KZbin to see. And off course he does the big reveal at the end x

[@nancysmith8626]

Ahhhhh, a hidden gem from Spandau Ballet. One of my favorites from back then. This was a minor hit on radio after their huge hit, "True." Different feel; both of them great songs!

[@annother3350]

Minor hit?! Which country are you in? It reached number 2 in the UK and had massive airplay

[@nancysmith8626]

@@annother3350 I'm in the U.S. This song just didn't get as much airplay here, but perhaps calling it a minor hit was somewhat inaccurate.

[@annother3350]

@@nancysmith8626 No worries

[@bigolhomo]

@@nancysmith8626 It reached #29 in the US. Minor hit is a perfect description of the song.

[@bobbih6360]

More Spandau please 🙂 "Round and Round" - "Only When You Leave" - "Chant No.1"

[@garykidson4489]

His name is Tony Hadley, great singer. He still tours, not with the band though. One of the band members went on to be an actor, probably best known for is role in a famous soap here in the UK called Eastenders.

[@user-vj8it1qk5w]

That was probably Martin Kemp. He and his (I think twin) brother Gary both acted for a while. Notably in a film about the Kray twins. Cheers from NZ

[@garykidson4489]

@user-vj8it1qk5w Yes it was Martin. I saw The Krays film when I was a kid, it's such a good film!

[@mauriciomilla3020]

Un excelente grupo de los 80...un temazo y un increíble vocalista.. saludos desde sudamérica -chile 🇨🇱🇨🇱👍

[@mfuentes7580]

Bien ahí compipa 👍

[@danomatthews7498]

Qué¿

[@Jaze0388]

My favorite Spandau Ballet song... I always sing this when we are having parties.

[@markbryant5965]

Please do their "Through The Barricades" - a great backstory and the group's final Top 10 hit in Europe. A song about love prevailing throughout the violence and sectarianism of the Troubles, the song was inspired by the murder of Thomas Reilly, who had worked for the band, by a British soldier in Belfast during the Troubles on 9 August 1983. Powerful vocals again from Tony Hadley, along with great acoustic guitar work, and a haunting snare drum part near the end.

[@dawnngray278]

Yesssss.. this is my jam..Gold is unbelievable…bringing back the high school memories..Thanks…you now have to listen to the band Breathe.

[@petercourtien4581]

This could be a “Bond” song. I’ve only ever heard “True”, which I love. This is great!

[@PjRjHj]

Gary Kemp (guitarist, pianist, band songwriter) wrote as if it were a "Bond" song, as he was a fan. Ironically 2 years later it'd be Spandau's rival Duran Duran who got the Bond theme gig with "A View To A Kill".

[@petercourtien4581]

@@PjRjHj I can’t believe I picked up on that vibe. So cool. Thanks!

[@celine4evauk]

Through The Barricades is my favourite Spandau song!

[@razbokaiz.3412]

Wow what a treat - I randomnly look for "Gold" reactions and my favorites Jay and Amber just uploaded it 4 hours prior! Yes, the voice of Sir Tony Hadley with Spandau is 80's Sophiste-pop at its finest. An all-around masterpiece. Give a listen to "I'll fly for you," as well.

[@martinleahy5347]

I think you'd love another band from the same early 80's ABC's "Look of Love" Culture Club's "Do you really want to hurt me" ( both great stylish 80's videos) And one of my very personal favourites the mesmerising early 80's "New Romantic" synth sound of the band "Visage" with "Fade to Grey" that I 100%know you'll love.Oh and also I don't think you checked out "Blondie's masterpiece "Rapture " the very first pop/rap hit to reach No.1 the video is genius and the guy on the turntable is the one and only unique genius painter sculptor graffiti,poet, artist Jean Michel Basquat, ( Fab Five Freddy was supposed to be the guy ,but couldn't make it !!! ) This video and tune you must see and hear

[@martinwilson8914]

Tony Hadley with the amazing voice which I think is showcased beautifully on the song Through the Barricades which for me is their best song so go listen now guys 😂

[@abbas1872]

Another great song from Spandau Ballet is Through the Barricades.

[@GinaGeeILuvu]

I love these guys! They have so much style and a great sound! They were one of the best British New Wave of the eighties! This song is off the hit album,True! Next check out their hit, Only When You Leave!❤❤

[@martinstubbs7974]

Great reaction guys!! I'm sure you would love Through the Barricades which is about love across the religious devide in Northern Ireland. It really showcases Tony Hadley's voice. Take care and best wishes from the UK.

[@ajruther67]

Their first somewhat known song, when they were still New Wave before they changed their sound was To Cut a Long Story Short Another hit from them was Only When You Leave

[@kbusby4824]

Great song. Another great song also titled Gold, the late 70s gem by John Stewart with Stevie Nicks.

[@alejandrobojorquez6181]

Come Back and Stay - PAUL YOUNG 1983 one of the very best sounding songs of the early 80s with it's variety of instruments and an amazing voice by Paul Young

[@karencrookshank4971]

Tone (as he calls himself) is one of my all time favourite vocalists. Truly amazing voice, and a lovely down to earth English bloke. He’s still got an amazing voice now 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧❤️

[@ohfour-seven6228]

If you like Spandau Ballet, you'd probably like Go West and Haircut 100, two bands that came out at the same time and had a somewhat similar sound. Other Spandau Ballet songs to explore: Chant No. 1, Paint Me Down, Communication, Lifeline, She Love Like Diamond, and Instinction. Great reaction to a great band!

[@nancysmith8626]

Ooooo, they definitely need to do some Go West!

[@shannonhailey7187]

Yes...they must do Favourite Shirt(Boy Meets Girl) by Haircut 100

[@joannecunliffe8067]

@@shannonhailey7187 Wow! Somebody else who has even HEARD of Haircut 100! I love "Fantastic Day" (kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKSpZaarrNujqbs ) and "Love Plus One" (kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5DQpHumesZmlbs ). Great fun! How about Paul Owen's "My Favourite Waste of Time" (kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYKopYyprs2LaNk ) 🙂

[@catman2629]

Also in this great music period Alison Moyet was superb vocalist good starting point Love Letters

[@ohfour-seven6228]

@@shannonhailey7187 And Love's Got Me in Triangles, one of my favorites!

[@jeffbartholomew1152]

I’m 47 and have never heard this song before. I’m glad you did this reaction because it’s now going on my playlist. 👍🏻

[@RightTurnClyde]

Love me a bit of Spandau. You have to get on to Through The Barricades and Chant No. 1. And talking about bands you've only done once, do more T. Rex!! PS - Spandau's singer is Tony Hadley. He is fantastic.

[@angelarasmussen1800]

If like to hear Spandau ballet Tony's voice is beautiful 😍

[@briancunningham594]

Great reaction guys. I went to school with the lead singers brother, they're from Islington in North London, like myself. Also got to see them play The Blitz club before they released Journeys To Glory ,their first album. Hadley has an amazing voice for sure.

[@ENDTIMEsVideoLibrary]

Only When You Leave is one of their greatest songs!!

[@sanjnandh]

Along with Duran Duran, Spandau were amongst the first of the ‘New Romantics’ groups in the 80s. Check out their earlier hits ‘To cut a long story short’ and ‘Chant No. 1’ - you’ll love the brass section in this one Amber 😊

[@alexmarin4245]

Tony Hadley's voice iis one of the best voices ever! This video had filmed in Carmona, village of Sevilla (Spain). I LOVE IT!

[@helindove2237]

Glad you came back to Spandau Ballet. I think Gold is a really nice song. Although I don't have any albums of this group I know these lyrics by heart. "Only When You Leave" is another hit by them. "Through the Barricades" is my favorite.

[@lostheroes87]

One of the (many) things I love about your channel is your reactions to songs I grew up on but haven't listened to in years. Spandau Ballet was really underrated in the 80's.

[@gustonzimasheen]

One of the coolest outros and the instrument mix is excellent.

[@Shrykespeare]

Great choice! Spandau Ballet, sadly, only had three top 40 hits in the US... this, "True", and a third that you haven't done, "Only When You Leave". They also had bit hits in the UK with "Chant #1", "To Cut a Long Story Short", "Lifeline", "I'll Fly For You", and "Through the Barricades".

[@rjjcms1]

Too right. Their biggest UK hits were: To Cut a Long Story Short #5,December 1980 The Freeze #17,February 1981 Musclebound/Glow #10,May 1981 Chant Number One #3,July/August 1981 Instinction #10,May 1982 Lifeline #7,October 1982 Communication #12,March 1983 True #1 for four weeks,April/May 1983 Gold #2 for two weeks,August 1983 Only When You Leave #3,June 1984 I'll Fly For You #9,start of September 1984 Highly Strung #15,late October 1984 Round and Round #18 (😮 thought it got a bit higher than that!),end of 1984/start of 1985 Fight For Ourselves #15,July/August 1986 Through the Barricades #6,November 1986

[@theshop62]

Spandau Ballet, ABC and other 80’s groups were the best. Lead singer Tom Hadley, the two guitar brothers, Love it, also you guys have to hear the song “Only when you leave” check that Spandau Ballet Song out

[@gershman23]

So, Everything was already said about Tony Hadley's phenomenal voice, but it's worth mentioning the sheer musical excellence of the entire band. In this great song, Steve Norman who is Spandau Ballet's sax player(and he's a really good sax player) is also playing the Bongos (the hand drum Jay mentioned).

[@kf9346]

Always forget how much I love this song! --just got to your first stop when you are talking about when he holds his notes... just wait to what's coming up!!

[@tonycapuccidj2652]

Tony Hadley had one of the best voices of the 80s.

[@lclark6854]

This is my favourite Spandau song and always reminds me of the 1984 Olympics because the BBC played it so much then. Tony surely has a great voice.

[@lindamcnamara7803]

I was 20 years old in 1980. The music wonderful. Great dance music. I was in high school for Disco - rhythm& blues - my fav funk. I love it all

[@kimcutts6153]

Yes indeed, his voice! Tony Hadley (lead singer) can still belt em out. The two guitarists are brothers Martin & Gary Kemp who, back in 1990 played the part of "The Krays". A true story of the gangster brothers Reggie & Ronnie Kray, from the Eastend of London in the 50s & 60s. Its a great movie, but very gory & brutal.

[@stpaley]

i do remember that movie and always felt it was very underrated because it came out the same time as other mobster films, but the strength of The Krays was in the characters of the mother and her sister (also the wife of one of the twins)

[@kimcutts6153]

@@stpaley yes, you're right there. The mum and the Aunt were played brilliantly by 2 wonderful actors Billie Whitelaw (Mum) & Susan Fleetwood ( Aunty Rose). Susan sadly passed of leukemia in 1995 aged just 51years old. She was in fact the sister of Mick Fleetwood (Fleetwood Mac).

[@davidmorgan1408]

Oh, man. I was on the 2020 80s cruise with Tony Hadley, and his voice is still amazing, maybe even better.

[@ken12603]

A song you really need to do is The KLF's "Justified and Ancient", it covers so many different genres, it's hard to label but it's impossible not to start dancing. Also, it contains a special guest singing with them that I know shocked me when the song was released.

[@MrHws5mp]

I wonder how many people have the faintest, foggiest clue what that song is about? The books it's based on are pretty esoteric... Me, I'm a big Robert Anton Wilson fan so I got it right away and laughed my arse off at other peoples' confusion.

[@nancysmith8626]

I'll second that!

[@ken12603]

@@MrHws5mp I was one of those people who didn't have a clue as to what the song is about but with your post, I read up on the song and it was really interesting. I always wondered why the line was "Stand by The Jams" instead of "Stand by Your Jams" and now I know. Thanks.

[@MrHws5mp]

@@ken12603 YW. In the books, it's ELF (Erisian Liberation Front) not KLF (presumably Kallisti Liberation Front), but since 'Kallisti' is what Eris wrote on the golden apple, it's the same idea.

[@ken12603]

@@MrHws5mp Thanks for the info on this, it's very interesting to find out things I didn't know about the song.

[@sarahfoster6765]

I used to play cricket with Tony & his brother Steven when we was younger, he lived around the corner from me.🇬🇧

[@blastingweevil2968]

so glad i was old enough to enjoy everything about the 80's and 90's back to back Decades of awsomness... :)

[@bonniespruin6369]

His voice was still as great when I saw him in concert on the 80s Cruise! He's still amazing!

[@fastbowler]

Fun facts: The model in the video is Sadie Frost, who was a teenager back in 1982 when the video was made. Many years later, she met Spandau Ballet' guitarist and songwriter Gary Kemp again, fell in love, married and had a son. Sadie went on to star as Lucy in Bram Stroker's Dracula. Sadie then left Gary for Jude Law, who she married and had three kids with. So next Spandau Ballet song: "Lifeline" please!

[@MUTTSANBGS]

The lead singer Tony Hadley lives quite local to me and has been in the supermarket around the corner from me several times. My dad (who is a self employed Landscape gardener) also worked on his garden a few years ago. Tony Hadley is an absolute gentleman and very down to earth and humble guy.

[@sooperhooper]

Spandau`s lead singer Tony Hadley has one of the best voices in pop,there are two brothers in the band,Martin and Gary Kemp,Gary is the songwriter who penned virtually all of the bands hit records and along with his brother also have had fairly decent acting careers too,Gary starred in the film "The Bodygaurd" as Whitney Houstons English manager along with Kevin Costner. Spandau have had many hit records in the UK especially and one I particularly like is "To cut a long story short",which is a superb single!

[@brianh9358]

I would recommend "Only When You Leave" as the next song from them.

[@vincentp149]

If you like Spandau Ballet you need to hear ABC. "The Look of Love," "Poison Arrow," "How to be a Millionaire," "Be Near Me," "When Smokey Sings," "That Was then, this is Now," and many, many more. And Jay, I think you can ring the new artist bell for ABC.

[@jonnno2439]

Yes, Tony has always had such a great voice. He still sings to this day. For interests sake, you might like to play one of their early songs called "Chant No 1". Its totally different.

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Oh y’all.. y’all really need to react to Stevie Nicks and John Stewart’s song called “Gold.” Big hit and such a groove! 💖💙

[@skinmeister1]

Saw Spandau Ballett live in the late 80s and remember his voice sounded identical to the quality of their audio recordings. For yet a different vibe from them I recommend to check out “Through The Barricades” next!

[@bryanforis1839]

Great voice and he a actor great live band

[@Problembeing]

The singer is Tony Hadley, he’s still touring.

[@kevcall]

They were great and TH is still singing, saw him a few years ago..

[@Darmesis]

Pretty much a mid-80’s version of a late 60’s jazzy riff. Could totally think of this being sung by Tom Jones or Shirley Bassey back in the day. BADASS TUNE! I took for granted back when it came out. 👍✌️🤘

[@mtaukiri]

Gold is my favourite Spandau Ballet song. I've been known to murder it thanks to console singing games 😬. Another great New Romantic band/song to check out is ABC When Smokey Sings. ❤️

[@no2all]

Keeping with the "gold" theme...recommend "The Power of Gold" by Dan Fogelberg and Tim Weisberg. An excellent collaboration from the "Twin Sons of Different Mothers" album. Also from that album is a great tune called "Tell Me to My Face." Enjoy your channel, guys.

[@michaelkruska6097]

Though being a metal head, this band brings back wonderful memories. Listen to "through the barricades"

[@en6278]

True & Gold are two of the great 80s classics. thats their legacy & its pretty impressive. Theres never been any songs that sound like them. well besides songs that sampled them! True pioneers.

[@beachgirl3417]

I never heard of them but I really enjoyed their sound. I have to go check their other music out now. Great review guys! :) .... Ok, I'm back. II checked out their other songs and realized I HAVE heard the song 'True' before. Love it!

[@kyloren1014]

Yes omg yes my favorite song of theirs and Tony Hadley is gorgeous all around

[@EVGriffinJr]

Spandau Ballet is one of those groups that has very underrated music. Everyone remembers the song “True” but this one I will admit to my shame I forgot about! Lol! This one was very good as well. On a sidenote whenever you go back to the R&B side, can I give you another unsung person? Check out a guy named Christopher Walker, particularly the song “giving you all my love.“ He had one of those rich voices that should’ve gotten more attention than he did. Same with Christopher Williams as well. as for 80s bands, check out Wang Chung “dance Hall days” if you haven’t already. Also, Bananarama‘s “Tarzan boy.“