Spandau Ballet - True (Gary Kemp solo acoustic) // Hibrow Music

[@1jimbola]

Always remember reading in an interview, how Gary was a little shy and embarrassed to sing his songs in front of the band. He wrote them, Tony Hadley sang them. This version is one we are privileged to hear, as are all played on an acoustic guitar. Because that is how Spandau Ballet heard them first.

[@ladomag]

Simply great Gary..thanks for this fanastic song!

[@alexallan-musicaaovivo500]

This man wrote one of the most beautiful songs ever! Gary you can sing this baby any way you like!

[@aprildannette9820]

right Gary can take over now the band will survive Tony's departure

[@mr.balloffur]

@@aprildannette9820 ummm no 🙉🙉🙉

[@Lwyse96]

True was a UK Number 1 single for four weeks in April/May 1983. It also reached Number 1 in Ireland and Canada and became Spandau Ballet's only major US hit single, peaking at Number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100.

[@mr.balloffur]

Not with this guy at the helm it didn't.

[@PB200559]

Great song, great performance and a wonderful Gibson Guitar. Keep music live.

[@christianc.6891]

Loveliest song ever written ❤️

[@Simz1910]

He did so well!! His version is calming to listen to.

[@quitolemutt1062]

He never shared the windfall from the songs he wrote but Hadley and the band made it a song. Sadly this is so TRUELY only great because of the production and the input from Hadley primarily and the combined rhythm and even the Sax solo made it a hit. Can you honestly say this would even had airplay in this form...No!

[@dustystewart430]

Wow! This is great! I really enjoyed listening to Gary Kemp performing his own version of this 80’s classic. I wouldn’t ever demean Tony Hadley’s lead vocal on the original version, as he definitely had that silky-smooth “crooner” thing going on; and there’s no doubt that his vocal certainly played a part in the ultimate success of “True”… But in THIS version, Gary’s voice and performance brings so much more of a “blue-eyed soul” vibe to it than Hadley’s vocal did in the original; and for me, it puts the song in a whole new light. After hearing this version, I can’t help but wonder if Gary, when he was writing the song, perhaps heard the vocal as being more this way, with more of this soulful kind of vibe, than how Hadley ultimately ended up singing on the hit version that people are now most familiar with… Thanks for posting this, I really enjoyed it! 🙏

[@quitolemutt1062]

But Hadley did not just sing ON the HIT version..It BECAME a HIT BECAUSE of the way he sang it and the band played it!!!. These initial comments are what family and friends and not what realistic honest critiques are. Sheesh...be real folks.

[@j.schermer3523]

It was probably ment to be sung in the way Hadley sang it. Why? Because Hadley had nothing to say about the way he’d sing the songs. Kemp determined everything.

[@Tennissensitive]

Oh, this got to my soul. Unfortunetly, thats much true.

[@faysharman5099]

love the huskiness in his voice ..love this song ... enduring ...

[@seeker83rl]

i really love this acoustic version of the song... the guitar riff of the song.

[@luisoscaralvarezgarcia7770]

Spandau Ballet is wondeful the music of the 80,s

[@rafaelalbertotorrescuenca7189]

He gave it kind of country vibe. LOVE It!

[@ffscantfindausername]

I could listen l to Gary sing all day it's beautiful

[@voltagevillain7342]

Incredible. His playing is great and it's a hard song to sing and play at the same time. That J200 is a beauty.

[@mouselim72]

The singer, the song and the guitar - full of history and memories. Love them all.

[@robertoc2485]

I enjoyed that. Thanks!

[@jametbetty3769]

Merci 'Hibrow" Gary vous Chantez Bien Aussi :::Betty de Bretagne le 11.12.2020

[@jimmychooquay]

Reminds me of them Chevron cassettes I used to buy in Woolworths back in the day. Lol

[@bklarenbeek8570]

Great singing wow! he is a great song writer! And he can sing too! Don't forget all the hits he wrote by himself for Spandau ballet! He is a great artist. ..Tony Hadley has a great voice too.Golden duo! I miss the 80's so much

[@midnightwitch606]

Such a shame I grew up in the wrong decade, I love alot of music 80s and films, I'd love to have had the opportunity to have witnessed bands like Duran and spandu at the height of fame, so you could call me a young fan.

[@bklarenbeek8570]

@@midnightwitch606 great that you are an 80s fan! These 80's years were the very best times..xx

[@farealwitit7947]

awesome. ty sir

[@lucyoreilly5040]

Amazing heart warming lovely ☺️ so many words to describe all good lovely both them kemp brothers have amazing voices xxxxxxx

[@dougreed2257]

One of the most underestimated songwriters👍

[@quitolemutt1062]

HUH? a malapropism if ever there was one...How do you underestimate a songwriter.......So now I'm certain these are BOT retorts.

[@polisz7046]

Sou apaixonada nessa canção 😍💕 conheci através do meu pai 😊

[@bvg83]

He made great backing vocals at the original version

[@lizeltorio-zabalo5083]

not sang the same way, but sang beautifully, as well. where tony hadley's singing sends you to heights, gary kemp's cradles you like warmth... love them both!

[@gomezianprince]

Edgar Piedmont well said!

[@midnightwitch606]

I love Gary's raspy vocals, Tony's vocals are more close to Frank Sinatra.

[@ruivog]

Thank you.

[@edmundourra]

Espectacular¡¡ Wonderful remember for the 80'

[@Ystadcop]

Excellent. Sung with passion.

[@seanmckee1410]

Just great....

[@TitoLarraín-s8o]

Clase!!!⭐👏💙

[@luisoscaralvarezgarcia7770]

The incredible voyce of Gary Kemp

[@Miller78226]

this is a really really good cover,nostalgia ripping out of it,capture the vibes ,like it...a lot!

[@esiosalazar]

cover? this is the original singer

[@Kinttelo]

O cara veio nesse mundo e deixou seu nome na história

[@alexandrepaula6655]

Amazimg

[@soriaguerrero5799]

Maravilloso excelente muusico Gary Kemp genio en la guitarra voz hermosa. Sonia Guerrero de. Argentina

[@bklarenbeek8570]

English please

[@glenngouijnstook4625]

Gary the great composer! But Tony’s voice is magnifique

[@HouseOfZay]

🐐🐐🐐

[@mariaaparecidasilvia6960]

Linda ⚘️ ❤❤❤

[@Gelsyviolet]

Un grande musicista

[@Meltdown555]

I liked it . . Love him !

[@graceclews4537]

thanks love this love gary sing

[@claudiafernandes3448]

Talent Gary 😘🇧🇷

[@linkcubuspark]

nice version!

[@edwardloughlin1989]

Listen ....he wrote it...able to sing it ...but needs band to hit charts....I think he deserves the coin.....although I think bands should be paid equally.... But would Tony Hadley be famous w out gary ?

[@deli7262]

Dissolve the nerves 🙏🏻

[@thedudeman8408]

his version is different but very very good as well

[@cazzmarie1136]

I think this is a lovely version.

[@okjige]

Cazz Marie I totally agree. 😊

[@WarEagleTimeMachine]

Man some of you people are crazy. Love this version.

[@alexandrepaula6655]

Amazim

[@fabrix7907]

He obviously wrote those songs for Tony. His vocals are made to sing his material. He has the right to perform it anyway. Nice rendition.

[@martinezherve7398]

Très bien ça

[@claudiafernandes3448]

Ficou lindo true com o lindo Gary Kemp

[@bklarenbeek8570]

English !

[@austntexan]

I always see him in my head murdering some poor punter in the most heinous way imaginable. Such a classic tune.

[@faysharman5099]

lol

[@HibrowTvOnline]

He has a great voice!

[@marianobody7049]

You have such a beautiful voice Gary. go on.start a new tour with you as the composer and lead singer of the band you created. SPANDAU BALLET

[@AnthonyPOSSO-yg9gx]

Mr Famous, well Yea True 🤨 👍🏻🍸🍹

[@diptipatel525]

I want the truth to be said...... with a thrill in my head and a pill on my tongue.. Why do l find it hard to write the next line.... I want the truth to be said.....

[@Yami-pq1rw]

Prefiero a Tony, por siempre. Maravilloso Tony Hadley❤

[@66suntzu]

An Irish tune,!!!!!!

[@gew12]

Everyone has their talent ... writing, production, playing amazing ... singing is a no ...leave that to Hadley

[@jreid641]

Probably not a good key for him

[@claudiafernandes3448]

Beautiful Men e música Gary Kemp 🇧🇷💞 Brazil loy y you e spandau ballet

[@chiarabianco9563]

Caspita, who aged!

[@bikemaurice2725]

Bravo Maestro !_! The vocals weren't nearly as good as the guitar playing But, the feeling was true -_-

[@PB200559]

eep music live

[@ArnoldwilliamDow]

He didn't warm up his voice at all you can tell. As a listener when this happens I feel disrespected.

[@mr.balloffur]

This rendition proves the song is nothing without Tony Hadley's voice.

[@federmaus7768]

So true (no pun intended). it's a make or break situation.

[@dee4j1]

Different stroke. Still a musical wonder.

[@sammcewan8295]

Go ahead Gary fair play to you!

[@citic101]

bad singer erhhhhhhhh great song but erhhhhh his voice

[@llwydanwyl]

spandau ballet isn't high brow, it's now selling washing powder

[@andolviemejorada304]

its ok,,so true. ,..,.no..

[@englandsdreamin100]

fukin talent ...end of

[@rockocuba4321]

Without Tony Hadley the song loses incredible value. Unbelievable!!!

[@leehelppie4544]

i thought it was quite good...

[@AnthonyPOSSO-yg9gx]

Geezer 😂 🎉 Beetroot >> US Amtrack.. 🕶 🎙🎸 For a Laugh 😉 😂

[@holland3164]

GARY YOU JUST STICK TO PLAYING THE GUITAR . . . . . . . . .

[@asadali2311]

Hahahahaha yes

[@Sindoku]

what happened to sound?

[@donboyd1791]

Eh? It sounded pretty good in Barcelona!!

[@Sindoku]

can't hear anything i mean

[@marvinthegalgo]

Sie kommt noch aus einer Zeit, wo man noch Musik als Studium hatte und nicht von Ahnungslosen mit Computer Programmierung und Bullshit Niedergewalzt wird als Superstar Verkleidet 😅

[@debbiecrossley1304]

Beautiful guitar sound but I think Garry should leave the singing to Tony!

[@andrewptob]

His singing was great.

[@aprildannette9820]

Tony has left

[@Littlepotatochip117]

Debbie Crossley well the man did write this.. I think his entitled to song it and represent the bands name 😂

[@okjige]

Debbie Crossley what? I beg to differ; He’s got a authentic grindy voice.

[@Brazza324]

Debbie Crossley you should leave the listening to people with better taste.

[@geraldhowe9622]

Just think what Jesus Christ would be doing with a whip in His hand.

[@willsw2975]

Dislike

[@chiarabianco9563]

someone like him, believe in God? I have always found it false!

[@Ystadcop]

So talented and good looking. I hate him!

[@steveshadforth]

stick to advertising sofas mate

[@JosephE-yd6ks]

Bad guitar

[@jimmychooquay]

Yawn

[@TheKingOfHeartsIV]

You sound like you are dying! At least you are an original, and nobody can top that!

[@srlkngl]

oh BOO....you can't pull off the "sound" that made what you wrote a hit...sure, you wrote it but part of the song was the delivery by the rest of the former band...WHATEVER!...

[@j.schermer3523]

Stick to the guitar playing, Gary! This really doesn’t make sense...