Initially formed in 1976 in London, England, they didn't reach a stable line-up or decide on the Spandau name until 1978. Their odd title allegedly came from a piece of bathroom graffiti observed during the members early days. Inspired by a mixture of avant-garde synth pop and slick funk. as typified by their early track "Chant No 1 (I Don't Need This Pressure On)", also known by other titles such as "Chant # 1", the band commercially broke through with an artistic public image as remarked upon as their music. Said track reached the #2 spot in the U.K. and was notable for inclusion of the horn section from the group Beggar & Co, which proved a fruitful collaboration on record.
Spandau Ballet's first two albums, 1981's 'Journeys to Glory' and 1982's 'Diamond', found them also mining their art rock and glam rock roots as their fan-base expanded, the group looking to the works of David Bowie and Roxy Music for inspiration. Both albums charted in the U.K. top 20 and were later certified gold by the RIAA. Additional popular songs from the band in this era include "To Cut a Long Story Short" and "Freeze" (also known as "The Freeze". The group also notably picked up a semi-friendly rivalry with new wave contemporaries Duran Duran.
After four hits in the U.K. followed by a couple of less successful releases, however, Spandau Ballet's chart career appeared to be on the wane. Yet Instinction, re-ignited their fortunes and became the first of eleven consecutive singles to reach the Top 20
Immensely popular in the UK, the New Romantic group eventually mellowed into a mainstream pop act. As with Duran Duran they 'broke America', albeit briefly - the title track of their 3rd album True peaked in the Top 5 of the Singles charts. The song gained a new life in the 1990's and beyond by being sampled in the songs Set Adrift on Memory Bliss by PM Dawn and N Dey Say by Nelly.
After a split in 1990 and a court case almost ten years later involving Hadley, Keeble & Norman suing Gary Kemp over royalties, they announced in March 2009 a reformation.
Windy Town
Spandau Ballet Lyrics
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Gotta be peace o' mind and a piece o' living
When the losers have won and the damage is done
Only then will you be saved
She dancing on thin ice while her mind is skating
He's building on the dust that is suffocating
And a baby that cries in a city of lies
High will you fly tonight
In dreams you can hold this tight
But when will love blow round
When will love blow all through Windy Town
Sunny had a street that she couldn't live in
Sunny had a room that she couldn't breath in
But a heart that could feel and a hand that could heal
And a passion filled with rage
I never felt the air with a wind of change
I only felt a storm with a wind and rain
A city so deep, a soul without sleep
And a heart that's filled with pain
High will you fly tonight
In dreams you can hold this tight
But when will love blow round
When will love blow all through Windy Town
Look out on a million dreams
There's fire in all those schemes
I feel the burn of investigation
Love will be your inspiration
Baby, lets go again
On me and you it all depends
The power of love is a powerful friend
And I will love you till the end
High will you fly tonight
In dreams you can hold this tight
But when will love blow round
When will love blow around
When will love blow all through Windy Town
Baby, through Windy Town
The lyrics to Spandau Ballet's "Windy Town" explore the idea that there is more to life than what we are given. The singer expresses a desire for both peace of mind and a fulfilling life. They recognize that often the losers have won and damage has been done before one can be saved. The lyrics also touch on the struggles faced by individuals, such as the woman who is "dancing on thin ice" while her mind is "skating" and the man who is "building on the dust that is suffocating." The baby crying in a city of lies is craving freedom. The song examines the hope for a better future and for the power of love to overcome the pain and struggles of Windy Town.
The chorus of the song expresses the idea of flying high and holding onto dreams, but questions when love will come around and blow through Windy Town. The lyrics suggest that despite the challenges faced by individuals, love can be a powerful friend and source of inspiration.
Line by Line Meaning
There's gotta be something more to this life we're given
Life must have a purpose beyond just existing
Gotta be peace o' mind and a piece o' living
To live a fulfilling life requires both peace of mind and basic material needs
When the losers have won and the damage is done
Only after things have gone terribly wrong do people realize the importance of making things right
Only then will you be saved
Only by fixing the problems can you save yourself
She dancing on thin ice while her mind is skating
She's taking risks while also being uncertain and unsure about things
He's building on the dust that is suffocating
He's trying to create something new while also being held back by the old and the decaying
And a baby that cries in a city of lies
In a world full of deception and falsehoods, the sound of a baby crying for truth and purity is particularly poignant
For a freedom that is craved
The baby's cries reflect the universal human desire for freedom
High will you fly tonight
How far will you go in pursuit of your dreams?
In dreams you can hold this tight
In our imaginations, we have the power to make our desires real
But when will love blow round
When will circumstances allow for love to flourish?
When will love blow all through Windy Town
When will love permeate the environment with the same intensity as the wind?
Sunny had a street that she couldn't live in
The environment she was in was so oppressive that she couldn't bear it
Sunny had a room that she couldn't breath in
She was suffocating, both literally and figuratively, in her confined space
But a heart that could feel and a hand that could heal
Despite all that, she had the capacity to love and to help others
And a passion filled with rage
Her passion for change was fueled by her anger at the injustices she witnessed
I never felt the air with a wind of change
I've never experienced true transformation
I only felt a storm with a wind and rain
All I've ever known is turmoil and difficulty
A city so deep, a soul without sleep
The city and its inhabitants are lost in despair and can't find rest
And a heart that's filled with pain
Everyone is suffering and looking for a way out
Look out on a million dreams
There are countless possibilities and aspirations
There's fire in all those schemes
All those ideas and dreams are fueled by passion and ambition
I feel the burn of investigation
I'm searching for answers and trying to make sense of it all
Love will be your inspiration
Love can motivate and inspire you to create and pursue your dreams
Baby, lets go again
Let's try again and not give up
On me and you it all depends
Our relationship is crucial to our success
The power of love is a powerful friend
Love can help us overcome obstacles and achieve our goals
And I will love you till the end
I will be with you through thick and thin
When will love blow around
When will love become a more prevalent and positive force?
When will love blow all through Windy Town
When will love change the oppressive, tumultuous environment of the city?
Baby, through Windy Town
Together, we can face any challenge and overcome any adversity
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skintrade
This album kinda has that bluesy feel of true at times.. its much better than through the barricades.
Kidwaryod Production
One of the best album ever.
THE_PURPLE_ROSE
Love, love, this song. Wonderful. Tony's voice is so fabulous. Good songs on this album.
Michael J.
Suddenly I wanted to hear this song.
luis Campillo
It happened the same to me😍😄
Andrew Flood
VERY GOOD SONG !!!
Dog Lover
AWESOME
gengiskhan961
Too much ahead for the time!