Customer Reviews

True Ballads

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To find some of Tony's solo work together with 2 of my favourite Spandau songs, 'True' and 'Through The Barricades' on 1 CD was a real treat. Pity 'Gold' wasn't included but nevertheless this is a great CD. Tony pours so much heart into the songs that the emotion is almost tangible.
He is such an underrated singer and has not achieved the success that he deserves. I'm glad that Duran Duran's 'Save A Prayer' has been included. Tony visited South Africa about 10 or 12 years ago, maybe more, and on a night time live show performed that song as a duet with Claire Johnston (of Mango Groove fame, for those who know).
True class from a class act!

Tony Hadley has a great voice, full-bodied and soulful. This collection is a 'good' way of getting to know him again. His versions of 'Save A Prayer' and 'She' are a perfect backdrop to an evening in with friends. What lets this collection down for me (and seems to endear it to other reviewers), is the inclusion of the Spandau Ballet numbers. 'Through The Barricades' and 'True' are by far the strongest songs in the collection, but I thought that he had moved on from his former group. A solo effort should be a solo effort and not rely on his former glories to sell the album (I suspect that the record company had a hand in this, so maybe Tony is not at blame here). Overall an average rating. I like his voice, I like the choice of songs but time to move on.

All I want to say this CD is pure emotion...Every song has its own personality, although some of them are covers. Listening to Duran Duran's hit, "Save a prayer", is an experience you can't miss. It's the magic of an eternal voice...Thank you Tony!
Carolina

Tony is an amazing talent...wish he would catch back on in the USA. Great album.

Tony Hadley will always be associated with Spandau Ballet. As a solo singer - he has not achieved all the glamour that Spandau Ballet have. However, he is still a great singer on his own. And a remake of Duran Duran's Save A Prayer - that song is never easy to sing, and Tony has done it well!

His songs may sound out-dated, but his voice is evergreen.

well what a surprise i got when i listened to this album,sings most of the songs very well,could,nt believe how good he sang save a prayer by duran duran,obviously he still has a good voice.Nice cd to sit down to and chillout,but dont take my word listen for yourself.