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Tony Hadley's powerful vocals combined with Gary Kemp's songwriting skills created an irresistible combination that resonated with audiences worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInfluenced by a variety of genres including new wave, synth-pop, funk, and R\u0026amp;B, Spandau Ballet stood out from their contemporaries. Their music continues to be loved by fans today as they effortlessly blended infectious melodies with heartfelt lyrics.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gold-the-best-of-spandau-ballet","title":"Gold – The Best Of Spandau Ballet","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst time on Vinyl. 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It includes a beautiful 44 page book with original photos from fellow Blitz Kid Graham Smith and new commentary from the whole band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis meticulously curated collection captures the band's origins and meteoric rise from Blitz Club favourites to chart-topping innovators. 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