5 Facts About Spandau Ballet's 'True'

It was a defining song of the new romantic movement. The track became one of the most recognized singles of the 1980s new romantic sound.

It reached number one in multiple countries. The song topped charts internationally, cementing its global popularity.

It was Spandau Ballet’s biggest hit. ‘True’ remains the band’s most commercially successful and enduring single.

The song features a distinctive saxophone solo. The smooth saxophone riff is one of the most memorable elements of the track.

It helped define the band’s sophisticated pop sound. ‘True’ moved Spandau Ballet away from their earlier, more experimental style toward a polished, romantic pop aesthetic.