Through the Barricades (song)
| "Through the Barricades" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Spandau Ballet | |
| from the album Through the Barricades | |
| Released | October 1986 |
| Genre | Pop rock, blue-eyed soul |
| Length | 5:59 |
| Label | Epic, CBS Records |
| Writer(s) | Gary Kemp |
"Through the Barricades" is the title track of Spandau Ballet's 1986 album Through the Barricades. Released as a single, "Through the Barricades" entered the UK singles chart on 1 November 1986 and became the band's tenth and final top ten single, peaking at number six and spending a total of ten weeks on the chart.[1]
The song, which is in the form of an acoustic ballad, has been described by AllMusic as "the best song by far" on its album.[2]
Tony Hadley performed the song as part of his three-song set in the final of ITV reality show Reborn in the USA in 2003, which saw him win the public vote against Michelle Gayle.[3]
Accepting his award for Outstanding Song Collection at the 2012 Ivor Novello Awards, songwriter Gary Kemp singled the song out as a particular favourite of his, stating: "'Through the Barricades' is one I'm really close to".[4]
Charts
| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart | 6 |
References
- ↑ David Roberts British Hit Singles and Albums, Guinness World Records Limited
- ↑ "Through the Barricades". AllMusic. Retrieved 4 May 2014.
- ↑ "Hadley wins Reborn contest". BBC News. Retrieved 18 June 2013.
- ↑ "Gary Kemp 'Complete' With Ivor Novello Award". Contact Music. Retrieved 18 June 2013.
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