It's always a delight when Darren takes the lead vocals - especially with a song that is so melodic, yet still so soulful - It is crisp and succulent at the same time - another amazing memory from '84 if Im not mistaken ❤🙏👏👌🎤🎶
Humans are amazing creatures. Some do only good things to the world, while some have been harming other people by claiming their fallacies on their own interests. Please keep doing good music things, Singit Live team.
Once again, just so good - that Strat sound at the beginning - so accurate, so 80s, so Spandau, so New Romantic - then the synth sound, the divine sax ... and the sheer talent and musicianship of everyone in that studio. And even Darren's voice has a hint of the Tony Hadley about it, which only goes to show what a versatile singer he is.
@@amandopiano4291 The comment 'better than the original' is just ridiculous. The song was written and performed by Spandau Ballet 40 years ago. Technology has moved on, almost everything has moved on. The song was uniquely theirs, they wrote it, crafted it, arranged it and recorded it. It wouldn't exist if they hadn't done so. Forty years later someone does a great cover of it, but it has to exist in the first place for anyone to be able to cover it. This cover is a great, truthful and respectful homage, made in 2023 by fantastic musicians with all the resources and technology available to them. There are plenty of singers better than John Lennon but when they cover a Beatles song it doesn't make it 'better' than the Beatles.
@@amandopiano4291 There is something wrong with your ear if you truly think this cover, while it’s very well done and sung, is better than the original. They would have a record deal and should have a #1 hit song already.
Darren on lead vocals, Jack on Sax and Sam on Guitar - it doesn't get much better than this, especially when the song's an old favourite of mine. Thanks a lot gents!
I take it Darren is a Spandau Ballet fan because it’s so evident in his voice how much fun he has singing this New Romantic era classic, as if he was born to sing it. The tone of his voice, the rhythm of the guitar and the hot sax solo were just mesmerizing. Well done boys!!! I didn’t think it was possible, but I think I enjoy each weekly video more and more!!!!
@@singitliveworldPlease make a cover of This i swear by Richard Darbyshire.....but your work is always a masterpiece. ❤❤Greetings from Austria to Australia......
Hi everyone, great song choice, great vocals from you Darren and absolutely great sax from extremely talented Jack, just keeeeeep going. Singit Life? Thank you very much from all of YOU guys💎🎤🎷🎹🎸🎸🥁👈🏻👉🏻👏🏻👍🏻👌🏻❤🧡💛💜
Now here's a hot (cold?) topic. Who keeps their butter in the fridge or on the side? Answers on a postcard to Mr Shaun Holton, SA. He will update us with the result of this poll 🤣🤣🤣
I am so, SO pleased to see Sam Leske back! Loved his sound in tracks with that other mob, esp Chuck E's In Love. More Sam! Damien, you are one cool cat - so laid back, it almost looks like you are playing in slo-mo. Jack Degenhart, moonlighting as Steve Norman with that gorgeous sax sound. Darren...swoon 😍💋not many voices truly suit taking on Tony Hadley, but yours does. With any luck my other equal favourite Spandau songs along with this one - 'Gold' and 'I'll Fly For You' - are on the list sometime.
Lots to choose from. I'm sure there are plenty of under-rated British acts to perform. Darren's and my mutual love for Nik Kershaw will appear at one point. Who's in your 80's UK want list Sharon? x
Excellent! It's not just getting 6 top top musicians together , but just to have them really perform - create a message and enjoy it as much as the audience, well this is awesome. And the engineering - man, you raised the bar again! Love it
❤ It's Friday night in Europe and I love it ❤ Darren your authentic passion and tremendous skills bring forth the soul of every song 🗽 This is special and something very very precious 💎 Kudos to the entire band 🎉🎶🎉 ❤ Thx Guys ❤ 🤙
We have (in the past) presented a lot of US music but have wanted to show the UK our love for their content too. Please share us around if you can to spread the word. More Europe coming soon x
The joy you all bring others, EVERY, SINGLE, TIME!!! And Darren, your talent knows no bounds! Thank you for the music SIL ❤Also, how smooth does Damien look in this!! Rock on! Not to sound impatient but hurry up and do your next concert! #SingItLive
My first time listening is almost always on my Samsung Flip 4. It has a crappy speaker and still your music sounds great. Subsequently I listen on proper speakers and sometimes through headphones.
Darren left you the piano and the direction of the artists to take the place which you are also gifted to be in front of the public. All credit to you Darren. Well done !
Great vocals Darren, excellent deep bass and lead. Drums excellent too, nice job Sing it Live. Once again, you guys are a time machine and take me back. Like this one, but it wasn't played enough over the radio stations. Can appreciate it now.
Good afternoon from Spain. I just discovered you. I love the talent you have. From today you have a privileged place among my favorite musicians. No doubt I will continue listening to you for a long time.
As usually, perfect playing and musicianship. Bravo!!! This cover revealed how smart this song is arranged and produced. For that matter, Spandau Ballet is underestimated. But, this is not the reason why I decided to leave here a comment. Mr Hadley is such a great singer, but I think he is also underestimated - his soulful, melodic and slick singing is really top of the notch. Therefore, a huge BRAVISSIMO goes to Darren, for his singing on this cover. Man, you've succeed to catch all those Tony's nuances and "ornaments". That's outstanding! My hat, as musician, goes down! 🙌🙌🙌
Another fine vocal performance Daz, these 80s songs are right in your lane, Simply Red soon? Everyone one else great job gang. Jackie boy 👌👌 Damo looking cooler than the other side of the pillow 😎
Simply amazing, love Darren's vocal and the band, everyone is top notch week after week. Great song choice. Always loved Spandau Ballet and this song, but for me your version beats the original hands down. Well done guys. Cheers from Canada.
That's taken me right back guys.. remember seeing Spandau Ballet play live a few times in the late 80s. You nailed this one Darren. That Strat sound Wow!! And the sax solo. Every thing on point from all involved. Just fantastic 💯
Excelente versión. Spandau Ballet ... recuerdos de mi juventud. Felicitaciones. Abrazo desde Uruguay
This is one of the less played Spandau Ballet songs, so it's good to see it revived here.
This and Highly Strung!
It's always a delight when Darren takes the lead vocals - especially with a song that is so melodic, yet still so soulful - It is crisp and succulent at the same time - another amazing memory from '84 if Im not mistaken ❤🙏👏👌🎤🎶
☕️ good morning Rik
@@chisel83 always a great morning brother - but especially so on a Saturday morning! 🙏🎶🎤
Sounds like you're describing a KitKat!
@@MattyFitt73 "This Cat needs a cool break...."
@@MattyFitt73 Matty ☕️
A treat to have the brilliant Sam Leske on lead guitar.
To cut a long story short, this is gold, true! :)
Hey! Don't start the pun train going, that's my job!
oh Mister, i was gonna say that 🤣😂 ...... I lost my mind!
I see what you did there !😆
Only when you listen
One of my fav Spandau songs ~ Tony Hadley would approve! Guitar riffs spot on!
Humans are amazing creatures. Some do only good things to the world, while some have been harming other people by claiming their fallacies on their own interests. Please keep doing good music things, Singit Live team.
Once again, just so good - that Strat sound at the beginning - so accurate, so 80s, so Spandau, so New Romantic - then the synth sound, the divine sax ... and the sheer talent and musicianship of everyone in that studio. And even Darren's voice has a hint of the Tony Hadley about it, which only goes to show what a versatile singer he is.
Kind words thank you 🙏🏼🧡
I totally agree!
listening better than original.
@@amandopiano4291 The comment 'better than the original' is just ridiculous. The song was written and performed by Spandau Ballet 40 years ago. Technology has moved on, almost everything has moved on. The song was uniquely theirs, they wrote it, crafted it, arranged it and recorded it. It wouldn't exist if they hadn't done so. Forty years later someone does a great cover of it, but it has to exist in the first place for anyone to be able to cover it. This cover is a great, truthful and respectful homage, made in 2023 by fantastic musicians with all the resources and technology available to them. There are plenty of singers better than John Lennon but when they cover a Beatles song it doesn't make it 'better' than the Beatles.
@@amandopiano4291 There is something wrong with your ear if you truly think this cover, while it’s very well done and sung, is better than the original. They would have a record deal and should have a #1 hit song already.
Awesome to have the Bassist @bassgoose in the foreground, completely relaxed delivering a great bass line.
So happy to see Sam back, I feel like I haven't seen him since HSCC's last video with Darren. Great guitarist!
You guys totally captured the 80s sound, the Spandau vibe. Great job!
80's New Romantic song Amazing Cover 👍👍👍
Omg Spandau Ballet, “Only When You Leave” i used to listen every day back in the 80’s❤❤
The bass player is having a blast with the sunglasses and all, real cool dude.
That guitar is mesmerizing. Sax, Bass, Vocals, Drums, Keys, everything top notch! Thanks again for a great rendition of a classic.
Darren on lead vocals, Jack on Sax and Sam on Guitar - it doesn't get much better than this, especially when the song's an old favourite of mine. Thanks a lot gents!
Great to see lefty back on guitar!! Great rendition guys.
Darren's vocal abilities are unbounded!!!! Wow!!! Great job SingIt live!!!
Guitarist is on the money
Come on Mr. Scott, that bass is just TOO good to believe. Wow! Sounded absolutely amazing. Nice sunglasses as well.
Yet another tune knocked out of the proverbial musical park by Darren & the SIL crew of amazing musicians! Rock on.... 👍👍🎤🎤🎸🎸🥁🥁👏👏
I take it Darren is a Spandau Ballet fan because it’s so evident in his voice how much fun he has singing this New Romantic era classic, as if he was born to sing it. The tone of his voice, the rhythm of the guitar and the hot sax solo were just mesmerizing. Well done boys!!! I didn’t think it was possible, but I think I enjoy each weekly video more and more!!!!
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You have expressed my thoughts. Thank you Singit Live, for brightening my moments with your great work! Greetings from Spain!
@@singitliveworldPlease make a cover of This i swear by Richard Darbyshire.....but your work is always a masterpiece. ❤❤Greetings from Austria to Australia......
Excelent , cover ...Ricardo Bratus .Fron Brazil
Darren having lots of fun! Nice groove Gents. Great Sax playing. Thoroughly enjoyed that Gem! #SingItLive #Producernerd
One of the best cover of SingitLive!!! The vocalist is so great and saxophonist is awesome!
Can’t stop listening to this bugger. I love it, Daz is great.
I love this song much. Good singer. Thank you 🙂👏👏👏👍
Always knew Damien was the coolest; stay at the front Damien, its where you should be!
Hi everyone, great song choice, great vocals from you Darren and absolutely great sax from extremely talented Jack, just keeeeeep going. Singit Life? Thank you very much from all of YOU guys💎🎤🎷🎹🎸🎸🥁👈🏻👉🏻👏🏻👍🏻👌🏻❤🧡💛💜
Now that’s some singing 🙌 I’ve always loved your voice Daz. All the butter in my fridge just melted 😅
Thanks my friend🙏🏼👊🏼
Now here's a hot (cold?) topic. Who keeps their butter in the fridge or on the side? Answers on a postcard to Mr Shaun Holton, SA. He will update us with the result of this poll 🤣🤣🤣
@@MattyFitt73 both!
I actually think I might be pregnant after that sax solo tho’
Perfection. the 80's will live on.
No matter who you cover you capture the essence
I love Darren's voice and this song! He nails it every time!❤
I am so, SO pleased to see Sam Leske back! Loved his sound in tracks with that other mob, esp Chuck E's In Love. More Sam! Damien, you are one cool cat - so laid back, it almost looks like you are playing in slo-mo. Jack Degenhart, moonlighting as Steve Norman with that gorgeous sax sound. Darren...swoon 😍💋not many voices truly suit taking on Tony Hadley, but yours does. With any luck my other equal favourite Spandau songs along with this one - 'Gold' and 'I'll Fly For You' - are on the list sometime.
Lots to choose from. I'm sure there are plenty of under-rated British acts to perform. Darren's and my mutual love for Nik Kershaw will appear at one point. Who's in your 80's UK want list Sharon? x
He has the list! They've done a few from my list, and I did note some time back there was a great UK seam yet to mine...@@MattyFitt73
Kudos to the bassman. Nice guitar tone also! 😊
Crazy good version. It was great, then that sax really nailed it for me.
Oh yeah!!! Spandau Ballet is my favorite band growing up.
I have watched this 3 times and it gets better every time I watch it Fabulous
Excellent! It's not just getting 6 top top musicians together , but just to have them really perform - create a message and enjoy it as much as the audience, well this is awesome. And the engineering - man, you raised the bar again! Love it
Yes it is always great when Darren takes the lead vocals!!! 👍🎶
Too kind 🙏🏼
Perfekt,ganz tolle Stimme ,dass Saxophone 🎷 mega .❤❤❤
You should sing more often, Darren! Good to see Sam Leske back on the studio!
Can we just say how in the pocket and absolutely rock solid Damien is?
Never was a fan of Spandau, but the musicianship here is undeniable!
Amazing vocals and production
Great song! Great job covering it! It's not easy following a talent like Tony Hadley.
Good job Darren👍👍, we wait you in France…❤️❤️🇫🇷🇫🇷🇦🇺🇦🇺
❤ It's Friday night in Europe and I love it ❤
Darren your authentic passion and tremendous skills bring forth the soul of every song 🗽
This is special and something very very precious 💎
Kudos to the entire band 🎉🎶🎉
❤ Thx Guys ❤
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We have (in the past) presented a lot of US music but have wanted to show the UK our love for their content too. Please share us around if you can to spread the word. More Europe coming soon x
Ooh, I feel our mutual love for Nik Kershaw heading this way... @@singitliveworld 🙏
@@MattyFitt73
Oh yes. Wouldn’t It Be Good? 👍 (more like great).
Thanks so much for sharing that beautiful song😊
We could go on all day, Riddle me this!@@michaelp1496
Great to see Darren on lead vocal again, fantastic voice and did the song proud 👊 Singitlive Family ❤️
Great cover, drummer is very tight keeping it all together
Great Job on vocal's Darren. Moving Damien up front on bass I never noticed how much he looks like Robert De Niro.
Super cool bass and drums
Guitar and bass were killing it.
My goodness, thats 🔥🔥🔥🔥🎆🎆🎆! Gold next????!!!!! Awesome Job guys!
Brasil assistindo SingitLive 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
The joy you all bring others, EVERY, SINGLE, TIME!!! And Darren, your talent knows no bounds! Thank you for the music SIL ❤Also, how smooth does Damien look in this!! Rock on! Not to sound impatient but hurry up and do your next concert! #SingItLive
That is just great! And you can actually hear the smooth bass line. Very well produced and performed guys!
My most favourite band ever….thank you Singit Live….nice to see you take the lead vocals Darren…💎💙💎
My first time listening is almost always on my Samsung Flip 4. It has a crappy speaker and still your music sounds great. Subsequently I listen on proper speakers and sometimes through headphones.
I always test my mixes on my mobile knowing a large percentage will view/listen that way. Glad you like it. Darren M
Great job on that!!!! Dig that tune!!!! 👍
This band should be world famous! All the best and love from France. ❤
This band Is world famous!!!
@@alfredoperez74 Yes, Alfredo! But they have should be more! 😎👍
TBH I like Darren's approach to music.....what a guy....
Very kind thank you🙏🏼
@@singitliveworld You are welcome...I'm a harsh critic too!
Oh, man! I get so excited when people do covers of one of the underrated 80s bands. I LOVE Spandau Ballet!
Definitely not underrated to me. This song and band were an integral part of my life's soundtrack
Now it's just a shame that you can't emulate Tony's hair... (anymore?)@@singitliveworld
I've been waiting for To Cut A Long Story Short but I'll gladly accept this gem. Smooth? Smooth.
Awwwwh Darren I absolutely love your voice and you never dissapoint. Musically tight right down to the last drum stick roll, beautifully executed.
Love this performance by Darren and company. Its adictive !
Not a Spandau fan but yes sir go... My bro on guitar is awesome. Good to see Jackie again
Darren grande 💪🤗😊 bravi tutti! Un abbraccio forte dall'italia 💯
Darren left you the piano and the direction of the artists to take the place which you are also gifted to be in front of the public. All credit to you Darren. Well done !
*Classic Recording! Mr. Darren is a MASTER at the recording console!*
What a blend of gifted souls!!!
This vid needs a few million hits, it's fabulous!
Great vocals Darren, excellent deep bass and lead. Drums excellent too, nice job Sing it Live. Once again, you guys are a time machine and take me back. Like this one, but it wasn't played enough over the radio stations. Can appreciate it now.
Awesome performance what a voice and the band spot on 😅😅😅😅
The best cover,great voice, great orchestra ,always follow Sing it,from Peru
Awesome 😂
Wow, well done to the synth dude (Darren), now singer.. wicked voice, well done
Good afternoon from Spain. I just discovered you. I love the talent you have. From today you have a privileged place among my favorite musicians. No doubt I will continue listening to you for a long time.
Jealous of your voice! 80s eargasm!!
Not a song I'm familiar with, but the professionalism, quality, and sense of cool make me want to hear it over again.
As usually, perfect playing and musicianship. Bravo!!! This cover revealed how smart this song is arranged and produced. For that matter, Spandau Ballet is underestimated. But, this is not the reason why I decided to leave here a comment. Mr Hadley is such a great singer, but I think he is also underestimated - his soulful, melodic and slick singing is really top of the notch. Therefore, a huge BRAVISSIMO goes to Darren, for his singing on this cover. Man, you've succeed to catch all those Tony's nuances and "ornaments". That's outstanding! My hat, as musician, goes down! 🙌🙌🙌
Another fine vocal performance Daz, these 80s songs are right in your lane, Simply Red soon? Everyone one else great job gang. Jackie boy 👌👌 Damo looking cooler than the other side of the pillow 😎
Ooooh Darren "Mick Hutnall" Mullan - I sooooooo see that!!
@@rikrushton6826see see 👍
He'd have to hide his grey with a bit of Red Just For Men though...@@rikrushton6826
@@MattyFitt73😂
Love it, a really superb cover of a great song! Cheers from Sweden!
Amazing🎉❤
Simply wonderful. Six extremely talented musicians with a great execution. Tony should be very proud of You!!!
Followed Spandau since they came on the scene in 81' and always considered this their best song ! Great cover!
You mean in 1980!
Great production everyone- love to all from the USA !
Such a great voice and performance. Loved it.
Reminds me of a fantastic time in the eighties, or rather when this song was released I was just 18 years old - what a great time 🎶❤ 👏
Home run D! Excellent work all.
You guys never disappoint, no matter the song or the performers. Thanks for all you do!!!
Thank you! ❤ Spandau Ballet! My fave band when I was a young girl! A lot of year ago!!😁
Que música maravilhosa ❤❤
Great version. Thank you for covering this song. Takes me back to the 80s when I was a teenager. Loved those days.
I love Spandau Ballet. Thank you Darren for this cover. You nailed it. Musicians are very good too as always. 👏👏💛
This was always my favourite track on that Spandau album, great song choice, given the treatment it deserves!
Fantastic to see you back onscreen Darren. Happy easter from Ireland
Pure Gold, guys! Wonderful! 🇧🇷
Guitar sounds killer..wow
Simply amazing, love Darren's vocal and the band, everyone is top notch week after week. Great song choice. Always loved Spandau Ballet and this song, but for me your version beats the original hands down. Well done guys. Cheers from Canada.
That's taken me right back guys.. remember seeing Spandau Ballet play live a few times in the late 80s. You nailed this one Darren. That Strat sound Wow!! And the sax solo. Every thing on point from all involved. Just fantastic 💯