The Mood I'm In Tony Hadley

• 1Touch Me02:55
• 2Walk of Shame03:02
• 3Feeling Good04:01
• 4That's Life03:09
• 5One for My Baby04:00
• 6The Mood I'm In03:00
• 7Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered04:34
• 8Just a Gigolo04:50
• 9I Wanna Be Around04:04
• 10Wait for You02:23
• Total Runtime35:58

Info for The Mood I'm In

The brand new album from pop royalty and former Spandau Ballet lead singer, Tony Hadley, titled "The Mood I'm In". Comprised of swing and big band classics as well as the new, original track 'Walk of Shame', this album is influenced by greats such as Frank Sinatra, Glenn Miller and Louis Armstrong.

Of all the chart-bothers who came to prominence in the early 1980s, Spandau Ballet’s vocalist Tony Hadley always seemed the coolest. It wasn’t just his silky voice and suave demeanour, there was an almost indefinable element that elevated him above his peers. When he released his solo album The State Of Play in 1992 things became crystal clear; it transpired Tony was a rocker at heart with a deep appreciation of Bon Jovi, Tom Petty, and John Cooper Mellencamp. Yet he always drew deep from the well of musical inspiration, taking influences from different sources, and his latest album, The Mood I’m In, finds Tony exploring big band/swing territory to prove himself a well-rounded musical scholar.

The coolness that I alluded to earlier becomes immediately apparent on Tony’s choice of opener, a cover of The Doors’ ‘Touch Me’. It’s a surprise choice and one his confrère’s wouldn’t think of, and that’s precisely the sort of move which sets Tony apart. The original version came drenched in brass, and that’s the same aesthetic in play here, although this rendition packs more punch, and it kicks like a mule. It’s a musical carnival that sends shards of sonics in every direction, but the biggest revelation is Tony’s vocals. It takes a certain boldness to step into the shoes of Mr. Morrison (and indeed, the likes of Mr Sinatra later on the record), yet as so often in the case, fortune favours the brave as Tony tussles with this classic rock tune, puts his own inimitable stamp on it, and wins hands down.

A big band/swing album full of up-tempo bangers and torch songs, self-penned tunes and cover versions, the antiquated and the modern, is the perfect vehicle for Tony’s versatile voice. Subsequently, The Mood I’m In bounces like a silver ball between the bumpers as the hard-bop of the tile-track nestles next to the contemplative ‘Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered’ without missing a beat. There’s the salsa-inducing ‘Walk Of Shame’, the late-night, jazz-joint vibe of ‘I Wanna Be Around’ and the I-dare-you-to-stand-still ‘Just A Gigolo’ (step aside Dave Lee Roth!) all stitched together by Tony’s voice. The result could be eclectic in other hands, yet the singing is styled to each song and acts as a pole around which the music revolves.

Tony Hadley

Tony Hadley
London born and bred thought his future lay in medicine until as a young lad he won a holiday singing competition and decided his vocation was to sing…. The rest is history!

Tony went on to front 80s New Romantic band Spandau Ballet, earning himself the accolade of being one of pop music’s greatest vocalists. The band had numerous chart-topping singles and albums all over the world, including the epic “Through the Barricades” and of course the international number one “True” and the unofficial London Olympics theme “Gold”.

By the mid-80s they were world-wide superstars however, relationships cracked and the band split in 1990. Despite two well documented reunions, which generated the critically acclaimed rockumentary film “Soul Boys Of The Western World”, Tony has now left the band permanently and returned to his successful solo career, writing, recording and performing.

Nearly 40 years on from the beginning of his Spandau career Tony’s unmistakeable voice still brims with passion and urgency as it first did all those years ago.

As a solo Artist Tony has performed across the world both with his band, swing bands and orchestras. In 2005 he was awarded a Gold Badge from the British Academy of Composers and Songwriters. 2007 saw him win a new legion of fans when he appeared as Billy Flynn in Chicago on the West End stage.

In addition to his music Tony has also presented his own radio programmes on Saturday night on Absolute Radio and now every Sunday morning on BBC Three Counties.

Tony is a great charity supporter, regularly performing and raising funds. He has trekked across deserts & jungles, competed in Who Wants to Be A Millionaire where he did very well, and holds an annual golf day, supporting the work of Children’s’ hospices, campaigns funding medical research into childhood illnesses °enerative conditions and small personal charities where his name can help make a real difference.

Every year Tony and his ‘Fabulous TH Band’ perform continuously at Concerts and Festivals all over the world. In between these live shows other highlights have been as follows:

In 2015 Tony had the great privilege of being invited to Buckingham Palace to meet The Queen. That year he also did a stint in the jungle on I’m A Celebrity, which he thoroughly enjoyed.
In 2016 he contributed to the soundtrack for the British movie ‘Eddie The Eagle’ starring Hugh Jackman & Taron Egerton.
In 2017 Tony was invited by actor Gary Oldman to perform at the “Celebrating David Bowie” tribute concerts in London & Los Angeles, taking to the stage with amongst others Sting and Simon Le Bon.
In 2018 Tony released his highly anticipated solo album ‘Talking To The Moon’, The album was incredibly well received and became BBC Radio 2’s Album Of The Week and the 1st single “Tonight Belongs To Us” was Single Of The Week. Audiences at every show were soon singing along to the new songs in addition to the Spandau classics.
In 2019 Tony guested on the Young Voices UK tour performing with thousands of school children in arenas up and down the country. Speaking about this involvement Tony said “…it was genuinely one of the best things I have ever done in my life”.

In December 2019 in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List Mr Anthony Patrick Hadley was awarded an MBE for his Charitable work for the Shooting Star Children’s Hospice. Tony was both surprised and delighted to receive this honour.

Last year 2022 Tony embarked on his 40th Anniversary Tour performing 40 shows across the UK, followed by concerts in Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, Japan and Italy. He also released a photo book ‘My Life In Pictures’ celebrating his 40 years in music. This tour has continued into 2023 with further European Tour dates announced in December 2023.

This album contains no booklet.