Spandau Ballet - Gold (Music Video) (1983) - Filming Locations

With its cinematic "James Bond" aesthetic and opulent backdrops, the music video for Spandau Ballet’s iconic 1983 hit Gold remains a masterpiece of early 80s music video style. But where was this palace filming location actually located?

The Secret Behind the Scenes - Leighton House, London

Spandau Ballet filmed the Gold music video on location at the Leighton House museum in Kensington, London. Specifically, the video makes extensive use of the breathtaking Arab Hall, known for its intricate Islamic tiles, which perfectly complemented the song's theme of luxury and power.

A Shared Musical History - Golden Brown

Remarkably, this wasn't the first time the Arab Hall played a starring role in music video history. The exact same location was used just a year earlier by The Stranglers for their 1982 hit music video for their song Golden Brown.

Whether it was the "Golden" connection in the titles or the timeless beauty of the architecture, Leighton House became an essential landmark for New Romantic and Post-Punk aesthetics in these two early 1980s music videos.

Watch the ENTIRE filming locations then and now video for Gold above and enjoy a visit to the beautiful Leighton House in London.

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