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Spandau Ballet Unearth 43-Year-Old Live Version of ‘Glow’ – A Deep⁣ Dive

Spandau Ballet have released a previously unheard⁤ live version of their⁣ 1981 hit, ‘Glow’, recorded in ⁤1982. ⁤ The track is a preview of the upcoming compilation⁢ album, ‘Everything Is Now – Vol. 1: 1978-1982’, set to drop⁤ on October 10th via Parlophone. This release offers a engaging glimpse ⁢into ⁤the⁢ band’s early,energetic performances and the ⁢evolution of their signature sound.

The Rediscovered ‘Glow’: A Funked-Up Blast from the Past

The unearthed recording comes from a ‘BBC In Concert’ performance at the Paris Theatre in London’s ⁣Regent Street.⁣ This ⁤version of ⁣’Glow’ ⁢isn’t the polished studio recording fans are familiar with; it’s⁣ a raw, extended, and decidedly ‍funkier take on the song. The live arrangement emphasizes the song’s rhythmic⁢ foundation, with Steve Norman’s congas and bongos taking‍ center stage.

‘Glow’ itself was a important track for Spandau Ballet, reaching the UK Top 10 in 1981. Though, it was recorded just *after* the deadline for inclusion on their debut album, ‘Journeys to Glory’.This near-miss adds to the song’s mystique and makes this live version even⁤ more valuable to collectors and fans.

Listen to the unearthed live version here:

Listen to Spandau Ballet – ‘Glow’ (Live 1982)

Gary Kemp on the Genesis ⁣of ‘Glow’

Guitarist and songwriter‍ Gary Kemp has spoken about the inspiration ‍behind ‘Glow’, revealing the influence of American funk bands. He‍ explained: “I sat with‍ my guitar in my bedroom, and with the sound of‍ the ⁤Fatback Band ⁣and Dr. Buzzard ⁢in my head, I ⁣ground out a groove and made an attempt⁢ to write a⁤ song that combined funk with the stark European music that we had created already.The result was ‘Glow’.”

Kemp⁣ further elaborated on the band