Tony Hadley - Through The Barricades (Radio 2 Piano Room session)

Tony Hadley performs the Spandau Ballet classic live in the Radio 2 Piano Room.

[@bluecolor1600]

What an absolutely fabulous singer he is! One of the best voices of all times! Got to love Tony Hadley! 👏🏻👏🏻💖💖

[@tomthompson7400]

I worked with Tony Hadley in the Temple Theatre in Dublin , it was one , if not the most memorable nights of my life. Not a big crowd in an old church as a venue , but boy let me tell you the atmosphere was amazing , and at the end of the night Tony sat on the edge of the stage and signed autographs and posed for pictures , a truly decent guy.

[@msmacker13]

Oh Wow ,

[@eightiesboy]

Lovely story. Thanks man.

[@midnightwitch606]

That's why I love him, he seems wonderful, and he's hot 💋🥴💘🔥Shame he was treated so badly by Gary Kemp otherwise I rekon he'd carry on in Spandau.

[@TheBrummiekerr]

The best British male singer ever

[@bluecolor1600]

Absolutely true!!

[@j.schermer3523]

This song simply can not be sung by another singer. Beautiful as always!

[@sandraspice3098]

syl schermer totally agree :)

[@MezMezMez1]

Totally agree. I have never heard an amazing cover of this song. I sang it at Karaoke once and the audience looked so bored lol

[@ponypower8]

Same with "True". I guess you can say the same for almost every song of Spandau Ballet.

[@jackstrop7520]

never ceases to amaze and backed by two great and sensitive musicians!!!!!

[@mrvillan6951]

This is the best performance of this wonderful song. Simple instrumentation and Mr Hadley's voice for the ages.

[@davidepicci3482]

His voice aged like wine. Red wine for precision

[@iankp5901]

Try the acoustic version with Gary Kemp also on KZbin

[@iankp5901]

@@mrvillan6951 It is sung by Tony Hadley but with Gary on acoustic guitar

[@iankp5901]

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[@motormusic1]

As a musician i can say that being able to perform a song that they performed in their youth is a great achievement. Many can still do this today, however Tony sings in the original key of 'G'. As vocalists get older some loose their range, hence why you'll sometimes find people either transposing down a tone, or 'improvising' their once signature high notes to cover up their inabilty to hit them. Tony does (and always has done) a splendid job performing. He's kept his voice trained and it shows.

[@macs7641]

Excellent appraisal my friend.

[@cheryldavison9759]

he says "use it or lose it"very true.

[@midnightwitch606]

Absolutely, like Adam ant and boy george for example 😔😔😔😔 sadly I'd say they both lost there voical carry and tone.

[@liamcinq]

Yes, re transposing is what JBJ does nowadays. Although I wish he wouldn't as it's so disappointing to hear. Pat Monaghan should take over from him like Kelly Hansen in Foreigner.

[@penguinlegs1236]

And THAT is how you do it. Pure class

[@irenarudnicki2993]

Yep 😢

[@ramdanmustaffa2397]

One of my favourite songs from Spandau Ballet. I've been listening to this song hundred of times since I was in my teenage years in the 80's until now. Thank you Tony Hadley for this beautiful song.

[@niniocorona5417]

great voice tony hadley..hes the one best singer in the world.

[@kennykarlsson9888]

One of the best ballads from the 80 ties. Fantastic harmonys and lyric. His voice is still amazing.

[@banlatbulldog]

The 'True' voice of Spandau Ballet.

[@envyedern]

banlatbulldog written by Gary Kemp but yes a brilliant song and a brilliant performance

[@MMoreau]

Still wonderful voice, one of my favorite 80's band, souvenirs souvenirs ...

[@QQRREE]

One of the best vocals to a beautiful song .

[@glenngrant3469]

one of the best - and most under-appreciated - voices of the generation. absoluely fantastic even now (well ... 4 years ago). i was always more in the Duran camp back in the day but there's no denying that Tony Hadley was by miles the better singer. Respect.

[@cyrilrogan4069]

I used the first 4 verses from.this song,as part of a tribute to my beloved mum who died in 2015...he sung this song at the Belfast Rocks festival back in 2019...I looked up...pointed to thee sky and said "This one's for you Mum"

[@cheryldavison9759]

This is a great performance,way better than gary kemps version on you tube,you may have written it gary but tony makes it come to life.

[@walmingtonhomeguard]

Absolute class, a brilliant vocalist

[@SergioSabinoMusicOfficial]

Beautiful! It took me into a time machine to great years....

[@smilec.5576]

Tony's voice is unique..Can't stop listening to this song..This unplugged version is wonderful!

[@joytackett2128]

This is so beautiful and romantic. I love this song

[@alisonmcdougall1832]

The best! Saw concert in Edinburgh, so good, takes me back to when i had happy time's. Love to you. X

[@tonyhadley19]

Hello Alison, How're you doing? Thanks for all your love and support, also for being an amazing fan. It's nice meeting you here

[@the_crescent_moon7]

Tony still sounds like he did in the 80's.. so amazing and lovely -- :-)

[@davidepicci3482]

Also better in my opinion

[@anbaaronnewland-bentley5730]

He just sounds as beautiful as ever, so rich!

[@naominishitani4417]

Tony you don't need the Spandau Ballet behind you, bravo!!

[@kieronwilson4227]

Living in Australia - every time Tony comes we make an effort to go and this song is the pinnacle of the evening !! Great lyrics and story telling

[@wandafischetti1186]

TONY HADLEY ONLY CAN SING IT, SO BEAUTIFUL!

[@mollycole245]

Great voice Tony still got it

[@marcozanasi78]

che classe....avercene di cantanti così...long live Tony Hadley!!!

[@peterroland8010]

Thanks for that beautiful recording, Tony. God bless ya.

[@arneltorrijos8245]

Definitely Tony Hadley with style!

[@traceyyeoman8391]

You Tony can sing this, all my days . And your going too. Love this it's truly an anthem of mine . Thanks for the music 🎶

[@louisehadaway6056]

So proud for all this man has achieved ; growing as an artist, standing behind his own band formed after Spandau Ballet went their separate ways for many years. And bringing so much tenure to this song he breathed soul into even as a young man

[@louisehadaway6056]

Yep. It's none of my beeswax but after stumbling upon 'SBOTWW' doc this year, was compelled to read (and objectively appreciate) all their writings and Tony Hadley's story has resonated strongly. Though we have no idea all that has transpired between Tony and the rest of Spandau Ballet, still can appreciate his choices. Ultimately, a real shame is an understatement, as his voice will be forever etched in their sound (and imagine at odd times he may feel that way) but if his commitment to nurturing his solo career/and his own band became a conflict of interest then he made a bold and admirable choice.

[@mr.balloffur]

@@louisehadaway6056 What are you talking about? He is the voice of Spandau Ballet, full stop. When they got back together again they knew full well it would only be for a little while and then everyone would go back to their lives, Tony going back to his solo career in between Spandau tours is how it always was supposed to be, Gary felt different, and lost his front man for good because of it.

[@Shadowman444w]

Some of the best lungs in the business

[@markrothery8719]

Tony Hadley, next level vocals

[@issyjas3309]

Top man, beautiful voice , for me always was spandau ballet. I’ll accentuate that , without the voice the band is nothing

[@geraldhornsby]

I so love Tony Hadley. He really commits to the songs, and uses his voice as an instrument. Top vocalist.

[@eightiesboy]

I saw them live. Christmas Eve 84 or 85, Wembley Arena. Brilliant.

[@niniocorona5417]

tony have a great and fantastic voice ever..you are the one whos the best singer in this world..

[@sandraspice3098]

My favorite song and it,s top class !slowed down version with piano fantastic!it still get,s me emotional! Bless you Tonexxx

[@rach-freeman]

Lovely song he is a really good singer and sounds just as great as always xx

[@massy6172]

No Tony, No Spandau. Marvelous!!!!

[@stevebignell9603]

Stunning. Still my favourite😊

[@robertlee2791]

The man is pure class love it

[@niniocorona5417]

tony your voice is great ..

[@alexisnewell3672]

Love this man always beautiful song

[@kennykarlsson2189]

Fantastic,one of the best songs ever written.

[@karstenlachmann6185]

Tony bringt's immer noch . Großartig ❤❤❤

[@wernerstommel7]

@ Toni: you are the best ever

[@simonwright365]

Brill 👏👏👏

[@Macrogue65]

Will never be bettered. Definitive. Pure. Beautiful.

[@kentuckybourbonfade4264]

splendid Tony

[@World-Superbike]

Nice job Tony. Warmed up at 3:00.. Still beautiful timbre and intonation.

[@robertopozzi514]

guitar, piano and voice...beatiful

[@joncrownshaw2175]

What a voice, yes the Kemp brothers wrote the songs, but where would the songs gone without the Hadley voice. Its why lots of lawyers have got rich over the last 20 years.

[@mr.balloffur]

Only Gary wrote the songs, not Martin.

[@coachhousepianos.]

A wonderful performance!! Such an timeless song! beautifully played, piano sounded amazing! :-)

[@40s_fit_and_fab30]

Splendid voice 💛

[@normandyarquiza1229]

Sir Tony Hadley have a amazing voice,one of my favorites vocalist of Spandau Ballet..im still playing all songs,but next time please sing for me Round and Round.

[@tonyhadley19]

Hello Normandy, How're you doing? Thanks for all your love and support, also for being an amazing fan. It's nice meeting you here

[@luisteps7027]

give us back the 80s! .... better a decade as a LION than a life as a slave 😢 .... 💪

[@alisonmcdougall1832]

Just been to TH concert in Usher Hall, Edinburgh, many happy memories, fantastic concert.

[@SababaGuitar]

Beautiful

[@GeorgeAlexander3370]

Pure Original Brought up thru this song ...

[@eugenesamsonsa6445]

❤I love this song😭😭😭❤❤❤ 15/07/2024

[@rx7fbforum]

Tony singing these songs will always sound like Spandau whether he was singing to session musicians or a backing tape... it doesn't work the other way around, the other guys in Spandau can never replicate that voice, it's too distinctive and powerful, shame they can't put their differences behind them.

[@gianniteleskaofficialuk]

Chi come me fa parte di una certa generazione non può dimenticare questa Canzone e gli Spandau Ballet...erano degli anni meravigliosi e io già me la comandavo all Istituto Alberghiero di Anzio e Roma amando la mia ragazza Patrizia ma andavo dietro ad un altra Monia, bella come il sole, semplici, poveri ma felici di quello che avevamo e credetemi era un mondo Meraviglioso..Timberland, Schoot, Dolomite, Ciesse Piumini, Monlcer, Millet, Americanino, Uniform, Lewis, Marina Yachting, Armai, Ragazzi dell 3 C, Drive In, Golf gti 1900, Peugeot 205 1900 gti, Uno turbo Ie, Clio Williams, Alfa 75 Twin Spark, Acid House, Techno, House, Italo Disco, Adamsky, Guru Josh, S-express, Yazz, Paul Oakenfold, Centro Suono Rave, Walter One..Roma Capoccia davvero Quando la sento ricordo sempre quel periodo dove tutto sapeva di Vita e la Vita sapeva di Tutto....Ora mi immagino te a Firenze come in quella Foto e io che aspetto il tuo arrivo con questa canzone.....a te Principessa

[@40s_fit_and_fab30]

Outstanding ❤️

[@StevenJacksonMusic]

Superb.

[@typxxilps]

Wow ! 30 and 1 year later, summer of 69, no, just kidding, spring + summer of 87 - tossa de mar, catalan, spain ... our hymn on a 24 hours bus trip to spain. Still feels like it was yesterday hearing this tune except that missing sax solo piece. 24 hours busride felt like a ride through waste land when smoking on busses was far away from being illegal. Anyway: still great live performance.

[@guythompson4541]

Wow what a voice What a song. Good work sir 👍

[@Niewton1]

Amazing!

[@eugenesamsonsa6445]

Thank you sir.

[@MrZman0004]

He is.............Tony effin’ Spandau Ballet Hadley!!!!!!!

[@midnightwitch606]

Not my fave Spandau song, but wow, absolutely amazing performance, Tony never disappoints me. And hes still hot 🥴💘🔥💋

[@amandagiles5059]

Fabulous!

[@eazacl]

My word, he is brilliant.

[@llam9876]

So touching 👏👏👏

[@ingemrozinski3811]

Sehr schöne Stimme.

[@darrenlee1938]

Nailed. Legend

[@MultiVince95]

Brilliant

[@manuelacortes458]

Me encanta Tony cada dia mejor

[@stevebignell9603]

Stunning

[@HoDunc]

What a voice

[@LordMayorOfStepney]

Fantastic.

[@Ocodango]

Sheer class!

[@elizabeththomason4348]

Fantastic

[@matthewcleaver1568]

So smooth

[@davidepicci3482]

Well…I think that I will not listen any other version but only this for rest of my life

[@Jayleebad]

[@stevenarmstrong8056]

Sounds as good as the original .well done

[@davidepicci3482]

More in my opinion

[@mrvillan6951]

Better than the original.

[@shaunyboyz4296]

Tony is God...

[@claudiogarcia2928]

¡La voz de Spandau Ballet!

[@irenarudnicki2993]

Beautiful as ALLWAYS 🏂🕯 2020 The Last year , 😷😷😷 So appropriate 🏂

[@tonyhadley19]

Hello Irena, How're you doing? Thanks for all your love and support, also for being an amazing fan. It's nice meeting you here

[@stevenmallender]

When he was in the jungle Lady C said he couldn't sing, she was talking Bollox lol

[@irenarudnicki2993]

😅 Funny .

[@MezMezMez1]

Wow 🤗 I thought his voice might have degraded after all these years but it is the same.

[@kai-helmarklein1957]

great

[@andrewmcdonald6987]

Bloody hell. Wow wow wow

[@markrothery8719]

Fucking hell what a voice

[@staffordandy]

❤️

[@darrenlee1938]

The Velvet Foghorn! Masterful

[@virginiabordignon2485]

❤❤❤❤❤❤