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1) Madness is a British pop and ska band from Camden Town, London, England that was formed in 1976. As of 2012, the group has continued to perform with their most recognised lineup of seven members, although that has varied slightly over the years. Known for their cheeky humour and musical eclecticism, the band members called a "dysfunctional family", the group was one of most prominent artists in the late-70s 2 Tone ska movement. As their career progressed, Madness moved closer toward conventional pop music and has become one of the most successful British bands of all time.
The guys achieved most of their success in the 80s, often picking up new wave fans who enjoyed the band's eclectic sound. Madness, in fact, spent exactly 214 weeks on the U.K. singles charts from 1980-89, thereby sharing the record for most weeks spent by a group in said charts with UB40. Examples of some of their most popular songs include 1979's "One Step Beyond", 1982's "Our House", and 1984's "Keep Moving".
Formation
The core of the band formed as "The North London Invaders" in 1976. This outfit included Mike Barson (Monsieur Barso) on keyboards and vocals, Chris Foreman (Chrissy Boy) on guitar and Lee Thompson (Kix) on saxophone and vocals. They later recruited John Hasler on drums and Cathal Smyth (better known as Chas Smash) on bass guitar. Later in the year, they were joined by lead vocalist "Dikron". This six-piece lineup lasted until part way through 1977, when Graham McPherson (better known as Suggs) took over the lead vocals after seeing the band perform in a friend's garden. Smyth, who was poor on bass guitar, was replaced by Gavin Rogers, an acquaintance of Barson. McPherson was kicked out of the band for too often choosing to watch football instead of rehearsing. As well, Thompson left the band after Barson criticised his saxophone playing.
By 1978, the band had allowed McPherson to return, after filling in temporarily for Hasler (who had taken over vocals when McPherson was removed). Thompson returned after patching things up with Barson, and Daniel Woodgate (Woody) and Mark Bedford (Bedders) also joined the band, on drums and bass guitar respectively. After briefly changing their name to Morris and the Minors, the band renamed itself as Madness; paying homage to one of their favourite songs by ska/reggae artist Prince Buster. The band remained a sextet until late 1979, when Chas Smash rejoined and officially became the seventh member of Madness as a backing vocalist and trumpet player.
Early success
In 1979, the band recorded the Lee Thompson composition "The Prince". The song, like the band's name, paid homage to their idol, Prince Buster. The song was released through 2 Tone Records, the label of The Specials founder Jerry Dammers. The song was a surprise hit, peaking in the UK music charts at #16. A performance of "The Prince" on popular UK music show Top of the Pops helped Madness gain public recognition. Madness then toured with fellow 2 Tone bands The Specials and The Selecter, before recording their debut album, One Step Beyond..., which was released by Stiff Records. The album included a re-recording of "The Prince" and the band's second and third singles: "One Step Beyond" and "My Girl". The title song was a cover of the B-side of the 1960s Prince Buster hit "Al Capone". One Step Beyond... stayed in the British charts for over a year, peaking at #2. After the release of "My Girl", the band felt that they had exhausted the material from One Step Beyond..., and did not want to release any more singles from the album. However, Dave Robinson, head of Stiff Records, disagreed. Eventually, a compromise was made, and the band decided to release an EP featuring one album track and three new tracks. The result was the Work Rest and Play EP, which was headlined by the song "Night Boat to Cairo", from the One Step Beyond album. The EP reached #6 in the UK singles chart.
The following year, the band's second album, Absolutely reached #2 in the UK album charts. Absolutely spawned some of the band's biggest hits, most notably "Baggy Trousers"; which peaked at #3 in the UK singles chart. "Embarrassment" reached #4 in the charts, and the instrumental song "Return of the Los Palmas 7" climbed to #7.
Change of direction
In 1981, the band's third studio album, 7 reached #5 in the UK album charts and contained three hit singles. In an article in 1979, Chris Foreman explained that the band's music would move with the times, and change styles as time goes on. This was shown to be the case, as unlike the two ska-filled, fast-paced albums that preceded it, 7 was somewhat of a change in direction. Suggs' vocal performance changed significantly, and his strong Cockney accent from the previous albums had been watered down. The album strayed from the ska-influenced sound of One Step Beyond... and Absolutely, and moved towards a more conventional and mature pop sound; a trend that continued with subsequent albums. Near the end of 1981, Madness released one of their most recognised songs; a remake of Labi Siffre's 1971 hit "It Must Be Love". The song climbed to #4 in the UK and entered the US charts at #33. In 1982, Madness released their only #1 hit to date, "House of Fun"; as well as their fourth studio album The Rise & Fall. The album contained their most internationally successful single to date, "Our House", which reached #5 in the UK music charts and # 7 in the US charts. In 1983, their single "Wings of a Dove" peaked at #2 in the UK charts. Their following album, Keep Moving, peaked at #6 in the UK album charts, and several singles from that album reached the top 20 in the UK music charts.
Decline and breakup
In October 1983, the band's founder, keyboardist and prominent songwriter Mike Barson decided to leave the band, partly because he had relocated to Amsterdam, Netherlands. He officially left the band in June 1984, following the release of "One Better Day". The six remaining members left Stiff Records and formed their own label, Zarjazz Records, which was sub-label of Virgin Records. In 1985, the label released the band's sixth album, Mad Not Mad. Barson's keyboard parts were filled by synthesisers, and in later years, frontman Suggs described the production as "polished turd". The album reached #16 in the UK charts, which was the band's lowest position on the album charts to date. Despite the poor chart showing, the album was listed as #55 in NME's All Time 100 Albums. The singles for the album fared even worse, with "Yesterday's Men" peaking at #18 in the UK charts. The subsequent singles, "Uncle Sam" and "Sweetest Girl", failed to make the top 20, which was a first for Madness singles.
The band then attempted to record a new album, and 11 demo tracks were recorded. However, musical differences arose between band members, and in September 1986, the band announced that they were to split. Barson rejoined the band for a farewell single, "(Waiting For) The Ghost Train", but did not appear in the music video. The band officially split following the release of the single, which reached a high of #18 in the UK. In 1988, four members of the band — Suggs, Chas Smash, Lee Thompson and Chris Foreman — created a new band, using the name The Madness. After one self-titled album and two singles that failed to make the the top 40, the band split.
Reunions and The Dangermen
In early 1992, "It Must Be Love" was re-released and reached #6 in the UK singles chart. Following that, the singles compilation Divine Madness was released and peaked at #1 in the album charts. Madness then announced plans for a reunion concert, Madstock!, which was held at Finsbury Park, London on August 8 and 9 of that year. The original lineup reunited, performing together for the first time since Mike Barson left the band in 1984. Over 75,000 fans attended the weekend festival, and during "One Step Beyond", the crowd danced so much they caused an earth tremor which measured over 4 on the richter scale. A subsequent live album was released, and the associated single, "The Harder They Come" (a cover of Jimmy Cliff's 1973 song) reached #44 in the UK.
The band continued to reunite for annual UK Christmas season tours and held three more Madstock! festivals; in 1994, 1996 and 1998. In 1999, Madness released their first studio album since 1986, entitled Wonderful. The album reached #17 in the UK album charts, and the lead single, "Lovestruck", gave the band their first new top 10 hit in the UK since 1983. Neither of the two subsequent singles from the album, "Johnny The Horse" and "Drip Fed Fred", entered the top 40 of the UK charts.
From October 28, 2002 to August 16, 2003, a musical based on Madness songs, Our House, ran at the Cambridge Theatre in west London. Madness played a role in the executive production of the show, and Suggs played a role in the production for a period of time, playing the central character's father. It won an Olivier Award for best new musical of 2003, and the performance was released on DVD on November 1, 2004. There was also a previous musical based on Madness songs, One Step Beyond!, written by Alan Gilbey. The musical had a brief run at the Theatre Royal Stratford East in 1993.
In 2004, the band played a series of low-key concerts as The Dangermen, performing covers of classic reggae and ska songs. A lot of the songs were those played by the band when they were first forming, and the band performed the songs as a celebration of their 25 year anniversary. This led to the release of the album The Dangermen Sessions Vol. 1 in August 2005. However, during the sessions which produced the album, the band's guitarist Chris Foreman announced his departure. Foreman left the band in mid 2005, citing "the petty, time consuming bollocks that goes on in the band" in a statement announcing his decision to leave. The band completed the album without him, and on release, it peaked at #11 in the UK album charts, which was the band's highest studio album chart position in 21 years. Although two singles were released, neither was a major success in the UK. The more successful of the two, "Shame & Scandal", reached #38. Despite the poor chart showing, the single reached #12 in France.
In late 2006, this six remaining members of Madness began working on their first original album in seven years. However, for Madness' 2006 Christmas season tour, Foreman rejoined the band. In March 2007, the single "Sorry" was released from the band's upcoming album, peaking in the UK charts at #23. The single included a version featuring UK hip hop artists Sway DaSafo and Baby Blue. Both artists were included on the music video which accompanied the hip-hop version of the song, but not on the original music video. Both music videos were also without Chris Foreman, despite the fact that he was a band member at the time of release.
The new Madness song "NW5 (I Would Give You Everything)" and a re-recorded version of "It Must Be Love" were featured in the German film Neues vom Wixxer. The two songs were released in Germany as a double A-Side, and both of them were turned into music videos. While promoting "Sorry", Sway DaSafo confirmed in an interview with NME that he will perform in the recording of Madness' updated version of their song "Baggy Trousers", entitled "Baggy Jeans". The updated song will be featured on Madness' upcoming studio album, and also released as a single. DaSafo predicted the song will be a "huge smash gaurenteed", although the date of release is not yet known.
Lyrical themes
Although Madness were seen by many as somewhat of a humorous band with catchy, bouncy songs, they sometimes tackled, what were at the time, controversial issues in their lyrics. "Embarrassment" (from the "Absolutely" album) was written by Lee Thompson, and reflected the unfolding turmoil following the news that his teenage sister had become pregnant and was carrying a black man's child. The band discussed animal testing in the song "Tomorrow's Dream". The band criticized the National Health Service in "Mrs. Hutchinson"; which told the story of a woman who, after several misdiagnoses and mistreatment, became terminally ill. The story was based on the experiences of Mike Barson's mother. Madness' final single prior to disbanding, "(Waiting For) The Ghost Train", commented on apartheid in South Africa.
Skinhead controversy
Early in their career, Madness were linked to skinheads; members of a British working class subculture that the media often stereotyped as racist (although the clear majority of skinheads were anti-racist). Not only were Madness, along with other 2 Tone bands, popular with skinheads, but it was said that the band members themselves were associated with the subculture. The band's relationship with the skinheads varied at times. Mike Barson was particularly displeased with the band's skinhead following, often finding it disappointing that so many were present at performances. Prior to becoming a full member of the band, Chas Smash had been involved in fights with skinheads at performances. In one particular incident on November 18, 1979, Madness were supported by "Red Beans and Rice", who featured a black lead singer, and the band were prevented from completing the performance due to the racist chants from certain members of the skinhead filled audience. Suggs later came on stage to show his displeasure at their behaviour, but this didn't stop much of the audience from Nazi saluting at the end of the show.
In a 1979 NME interview, Madness member Chas Smash was quoted as saying "We don't care if people are in the NF as long as they're having a good time." This added to speculation that Madness was a racist band supporting the fascist group National Front, although the band members denied those allegations. Numerous fans felt upset that Chas Smash's views were mispresented by the media, with yellow journalists just looking for a story in their eyes. Smash responded to the NME article in the song "Don't Quote Me On That". Eventually, band members denied their skinhead roots, which disappointed much of their skinhead fan base. The issue faded as the years went by and the far-right skinhead groups failed completely in winning converts, their particular fringe shrinking massively while in the meantime Madness' international popularity grew.
Awards
The band's first notable musical award came in 1983 when they won an "Ivor Novello Award" for Best Song for the international hit "Our House". They received another "Ivor Novello Award" 17 years later for an "Outstanding Song Collection". In 2005, they were awarded the Mojo Magazine "Hall Of Fame" award, notably for being 'an artist's artist'. As of 2007, a campaign is taking place by fans of Madness for the band to be awarded a Brit award. Many fans and critics feel they have been overlooked over their past 30 years in the music industry.
Website
madness.co.uk
2) Madness is also the name of a hip-hop artist from Florida in the U.S. He has competed in many Grindtime Rap Battle events, and the rapper work is featured on the release 'Fresh Coast Perishables Volume One' as well as in his own underground albums.
3) Madness is a Brazilian death metal band.
4) Madness is a Mongolian rock band.
1) a British ba… Read Full Bio ↴At least four artists exist by this name on last.fm:
1) a British band
2) an American rapper
3) a Brazilian death metal group
4) a Mongolian rock band
1) Madness is a British pop and ska band from Camden Town, London, England that was formed in 1976. As of 2012, the group has continued to perform with their most recognised lineup of seven members, although that has varied slightly over the years. Known for their cheeky humour and musical eclecticism, the band members called a "dysfunctional family", the group was one of most prominent artists in the late-70s 2 Tone ska movement. As their career progressed, Madness moved closer toward conventional pop music and has become one of the most successful British bands of all time.
The guys achieved most of their success in the 80s, often picking up new wave fans who enjoyed the band's eclectic sound. Madness, in fact, spent exactly 214 weeks on the U.K. singles charts from 1980-89, thereby sharing the record for most weeks spent by a group in said charts with UB40. Examples of some of their most popular songs include 1979's "One Step Beyond", 1982's "Our House", and 1984's "Keep Moving".
Formation
The core of the band formed as "The North London Invaders" in 1976. This outfit included Mike Barson (Monsieur Barso) on keyboards and vocals, Chris Foreman (Chrissy Boy) on guitar and Lee Thompson (Kix) on saxophone and vocals. They later recruited John Hasler on drums and Cathal Smyth (better known as Chas Smash) on bass guitar. Later in the year, they were joined by lead vocalist "Dikron". This six-piece lineup lasted until part way through 1977, when Graham McPherson (better known as Suggs) took over the lead vocals after seeing the band perform in a friend's garden. Smyth, who was poor on bass guitar, was replaced by Gavin Rogers, an acquaintance of Barson. McPherson was kicked out of the band for too often choosing to watch football instead of rehearsing. As well, Thompson left the band after Barson criticised his saxophone playing.
By 1978, the band had allowed McPherson to return, after filling in temporarily for Hasler (who had taken over vocals when McPherson was removed). Thompson returned after patching things up with Barson, and Daniel Woodgate (Woody) and Mark Bedford (Bedders) also joined the band, on drums and bass guitar respectively. After briefly changing their name to Morris and the Minors, the band renamed itself as Madness; paying homage to one of their favourite songs by ska/reggae artist Prince Buster. The band remained a sextet until late 1979, when Chas Smash rejoined and officially became the seventh member of Madness as a backing vocalist and trumpet player.
Early success
In 1979, the band recorded the Lee Thompson composition "The Prince". The song, like the band's name, paid homage to their idol, Prince Buster. The song was released through 2 Tone Records, the label of The Specials founder Jerry Dammers. The song was a surprise hit, peaking in the UK music charts at #16. A performance of "The Prince" on popular UK music show Top of the Pops helped Madness gain public recognition. Madness then toured with fellow 2 Tone bands The Specials and The Selecter, before recording their debut album, One Step Beyond..., which was released by Stiff Records. The album included a re-recording of "The Prince" and the band's second and third singles: "One Step Beyond" and "My Girl". The title song was a cover of the B-side of the 1960s Prince Buster hit "Al Capone". One Step Beyond... stayed in the British charts for over a year, peaking at #2. After the release of "My Girl", the band felt that they had exhausted the material from One Step Beyond..., and did not want to release any more singles from the album. However, Dave Robinson, head of Stiff Records, disagreed. Eventually, a compromise was made, and the band decided to release an EP featuring one album track and three new tracks. The result was the Work Rest and Play EP, which was headlined by the song "Night Boat to Cairo", from the One Step Beyond album. The EP reached #6 in the UK singles chart.
The following year, the band's second album, Absolutely reached #2 in the UK album charts. Absolutely spawned some of the band's biggest hits, most notably "Baggy Trousers"; which peaked at #3 in the UK singles chart. "Embarrassment" reached #4 in the charts, and the instrumental song "Return of the Los Palmas 7" climbed to #7.
Change of direction
In 1981, the band's third studio album, 7 reached #5 in the UK album charts and contained three hit singles. In an article in 1979, Chris Foreman explained that the band's music would move with the times, and change styles as time goes on. This was shown to be the case, as unlike the two ska-filled, fast-paced albums that preceded it, 7 was somewhat of a change in direction. Suggs' vocal performance changed significantly, and his strong Cockney accent from the previous albums had been watered down. The album strayed from the ska-influenced sound of One Step Beyond... and Absolutely, and moved towards a more conventional and mature pop sound; a trend that continued with subsequent albums. Near the end of 1981, Madness released one of their most recognised songs; a remake of Labi Siffre's 1971 hit "It Must Be Love". The song climbed to #4 in the UK and entered the US charts at #33. In 1982, Madness released their only #1 hit to date, "House of Fun"; as well as their fourth studio album The Rise & Fall. The album contained their most internationally successful single to date, "Our House", which reached #5 in the UK music charts and # 7 in the US charts. In 1983, their single "Wings of a Dove" peaked at #2 in the UK charts. Their following album, Keep Moving, peaked at #6 in the UK album charts, and several singles from that album reached the top 20 in the UK music charts.
Decline and breakup
In October 1983, the band's founder, keyboardist and prominent songwriter Mike Barson decided to leave the band, partly because he had relocated to Amsterdam, Netherlands. He officially left the band in June 1984, following the release of "One Better Day". The six remaining members left Stiff Records and formed their own label, Zarjazz Records, which was sub-label of Virgin Records. In 1985, the label released the band's sixth album, Mad Not Mad. Barson's keyboard parts were filled by synthesisers, and in later years, frontman Suggs described the production as "polished turd". The album reached #16 in the UK charts, which was the band's lowest position on the album charts to date. Despite the poor chart showing, the album was listed as #55 in NME's All Time 100 Albums. The singles for the album fared even worse, with "Yesterday's Men" peaking at #18 in the UK charts. The subsequent singles, "Uncle Sam" and "Sweetest Girl", failed to make the top 20, which was a first for Madness singles.
The band then attempted to record a new album, and 11 demo tracks were recorded. However, musical differences arose between band members, and in September 1986, the band announced that they were to split. Barson rejoined the band for a farewell single, "(Waiting For) The Ghost Train", but did not appear in the music video. The band officially split following the release of the single, which reached a high of #18 in the UK. In 1988, four members of the band — Suggs, Chas Smash, Lee Thompson and Chris Foreman — created a new band, using the name The Madness. After one self-titled album and two singles that failed to make the the top 40, the band split.
Reunions and The Dangermen
In early 1992, "It Must Be Love" was re-released and reached #6 in the UK singles chart. Following that, the singles compilation Divine Madness was released and peaked at #1 in the album charts. Madness then announced plans for a reunion concert, Madstock!, which was held at Finsbury Park, London on August 8 and 9 of that year. The original lineup reunited, performing together for the first time since Mike Barson left the band in 1984. Over 75,000 fans attended the weekend festival, and during "One Step Beyond", the crowd danced so much they caused an earth tremor which measured over 4 on the richter scale. A subsequent live album was released, and the associated single, "The Harder They Come" (a cover of Jimmy Cliff's 1973 song) reached #44 in the UK.
The band continued to reunite for annual UK Christmas season tours and held three more Madstock! festivals; in 1994, 1996 and 1998. In 1999, Madness released their first studio album since 1986, entitled Wonderful. The album reached #17 in the UK album charts, and the lead single, "Lovestruck", gave the band their first new top 10 hit in the UK since 1983. Neither of the two subsequent singles from the album, "Johnny The Horse" and "Drip Fed Fred", entered the top 40 of the UK charts.
From October 28, 2002 to August 16, 2003, a musical based on Madness songs, Our House, ran at the Cambridge Theatre in west London. Madness played a role in the executive production of the show, and Suggs played a role in the production for a period of time, playing the central character's father. It won an Olivier Award for best new musical of 2003, and the performance was released on DVD on November 1, 2004. There was also a previous musical based on Madness songs, One Step Beyond!, written by Alan Gilbey. The musical had a brief run at the Theatre Royal Stratford East in 1993.
In 2004, the band played a series of low-key concerts as The Dangermen, performing covers of classic reggae and ska songs. A lot of the songs were those played by the band when they were first forming, and the band performed the songs as a celebration of their 25 year anniversary. This led to the release of the album The Dangermen Sessions Vol. 1 in August 2005. However, during the sessions which produced the album, the band's guitarist Chris Foreman announced his departure. Foreman left the band in mid 2005, citing "the petty, time consuming bollocks that goes on in the band" in a statement announcing his decision to leave. The band completed the album without him, and on release, it peaked at #11 in the UK album charts, which was the band's highest studio album chart position in 21 years. Although two singles were released, neither was a major success in the UK. The more successful of the two, "Shame & Scandal", reached #38. Despite the poor chart showing, the single reached #12 in France.
In late 2006, this six remaining members of Madness began working on their first original album in seven years. However, for Madness' 2006 Christmas season tour, Foreman rejoined the band. In March 2007, the single "Sorry" was released from the band's upcoming album, peaking in the UK charts at #23. The single included a version featuring UK hip hop artists Sway DaSafo and Baby Blue. Both artists were included on the music video which accompanied the hip-hop version of the song, but not on the original music video. Both music videos were also without Chris Foreman, despite the fact that he was a band member at the time of release.
The new Madness song "NW5 (I Would Give You Everything)" and a re-recorded version of "It Must Be Love" were featured in the German film Neues vom Wixxer. The two songs were released in Germany as a double A-Side, and both of them were turned into music videos. While promoting "Sorry", Sway DaSafo confirmed in an interview with NME that he will perform in the recording of Madness' updated version of their song "Baggy Trousers", entitled "Baggy Jeans". The updated song will be featured on Madness' upcoming studio album, and also released as a single. DaSafo predicted the song will be a "huge smash gaurenteed", although the date of release is not yet known.
Lyrical themes
Although Madness were seen by many as somewhat of a humorous band with catchy, bouncy songs, they sometimes tackled, what were at the time, controversial issues in their lyrics. "Embarrassment" (from the "Absolutely" album) was written by Lee Thompson, and reflected the unfolding turmoil following the news that his teenage sister had become pregnant and was carrying a black man's child. The band discussed animal testing in the song "Tomorrow's Dream". The band criticized the National Health Service in "Mrs. Hutchinson"; which told the story of a woman who, after several misdiagnoses and mistreatment, became terminally ill. The story was based on the experiences of Mike Barson's mother. Madness' final single prior to disbanding, "(Waiting For) The Ghost Train", commented on apartheid in South Africa.
Skinhead controversy
Early in their career, Madness were linked to skinheads; members of a British working class subculture that the media often stereotyped as racist (although the clear majority of skinheads were anti-racist). Not only were Madness, along with other 2 Tone bands, popular with skinheads, but it was said that the band members themselves were associated with the subculture. The band's relationship with the skinheads varied at times. Mike Barson was particularly displeased with the band's skinhead following, often finding it disappointing that so many were present at performances. Prior to becoming a full member of the band, Chas Smash had been involved in fights with skinheads at performances. In one particular incident on November 18, 1979, Madness were supported by "Red Beans and Rice", who featured a black lead singer, and the band were prevented from completing the performance due to the racist chants from certain members of the skinhead filled audience. Suggs later came on stage to show his displeasure at their behaviour, but this didn't stop much of the audience from Nazi saluting at the end of the show.
In a 1979 NME interview, Madness member Chas Smash was quoted as saying "We don't care if people are in the NF as long as they're having a good time." This added to speculation that Madness was a racist band supporting the fascist group National Front, although the band members denied those allegations. Numerous fans felt upset that Chas Smash's views were mispresented by the media, with yellow journalists just looking for a story in their eyes. Smash responded to the NME article in the song "Don't Quote Me On That". Eventually, band members denied their skinhead roots, which disappointed much of their skinhead fan base. The issue faded as the years went by and the far-right skinhead groups failed completely in winning converts, their particular fringe shrinking massively while in the meantime Madness' international popularity grew.
Awards
The band's first notable musical award came in 1983 when they won an "Ivor Novello Award" for Best Song for the international hit "Our House". They received another "Ivor Novello Award" 17 years later for an "Outstanding Song Collection". In 2005, they were awarded the Mojo Magazine "Hall Of Fame" award, notably for being 'an artist's artist'. As of 2007, a campaign is taking place by fans of Madness for the band to be awarded a Brit award. Many fans and critics feel they have been overlooked over their past 30 years in the music industry.
Website
madness.co.uk
2) Madness is also the name of a hip-hop artist from Florida in the U.S. He has competed in many Grindtime Rap Battle events, and the rapper work is featured on the release 'Fresh Coast Perishables Volume One' as well as in his own underground albums.
3) Madness is a Brazilian death metal band.
4) Madness is a Mongolian rock band.
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Madness Lyrics
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(Waiting for the) Ghost Train A straw headed woman, and a barrel chested man, A pocket…
11th Hour It feels like I knew Robert Blink Even though he…
2 Cent Ich komme von einem längeren Weg, OG Erzähle von dem was…
4 It’s Mania Lil 4 Mhmm McGuire on the beat, bitch Let’s go Li…
4 AM 4 amTerry turns he just cannot sleep from the ceaseless nois…
4:am 4 amTerry turns he just cannot sleep from the ceaseless noi…
4AM 4 amTerry turns he just cannot sleep from the ceaseless nois…
4BF The foundation member of a space age group Who crooned his…
A Day On The Town Summer in London, watery sunshine A place in the city where…
Airplane Please observe my continental alligator skin line shoulder b…
All I Knew Woohoo woohoo woohoo Here comes an honest looking man With …
Alright Ich hatte mal 'nen Freund, früher hätt' ich gesagt, dass…
Animal Farm This is a tool Buahahahahaha This cage is my home And oh so…
Are You Coming Could it be someone‘s telling lies Or could it be…
Are You Coming (With Me) Could it be someone's telling lies Or could it be that…
Baggy Trousers Naughty boys in nasty schools Headmaster's breaking all the …
Be Good Boy Sitting by the fire It seems only yesterday Look how you've …
Beat the Bride Don't treat the bride kneeling at your feet, feeling black…
Bed & Breakfast Well, there's a man I know At least I used to…
Behind the Eight Ball Er, excuse me mate. 'Scuse me, 'Scuse me, 'Scuse me, 'Scuse…
Believe Me Everything that I tell you, girl, every word that you…
Benny Bullfrog Found a fiver, heh, heh, Willy So there I am polished…
Bingo (This train is destined for all stations to High Barnet.…
Bittersweet I used to cry I used to cry alone Watch my faces,…
Black and Blue Hey you, I'm round your house again I feel so out…
Blue Beast I can fly you to your loved ones but I…
Brand New Beat More leverage was passed today From the radio I heard him…
Burning the Boats The Government have announced That London Bridge is to be cl…
Call Me I have a feeling for you son I know you think…
Calling Cards A sorting office in the Old Kent Road Caters from coast…
Can't Touch Us Now How can you refuse? Half my kingdom I offer you And in…
Cardiac Arrest Papers in the morning Bowler hat on head Walking to the bus…
Catch You Crying I went home with you It′s so scary I could die Went…
Chipmunks Are Go One, two, three, four One, two, three, four We're the chipmu…
Circus Freaks Baby, we are living a life That most could only dream…
Clerkenwell Polka I request, that the best of our minds, be impressed to…
Close Escape That was a close escape, have to get a new…
Coldest Day No I never heard through the grapevine How you left long…
Crying I cried all night just thinking of you I wonder now…
Day on the Town Summer in London, watery sunshine A place in the city where…
Death of A Rude Boy It was the death of a rude boy It was the…
Deceives the Eye In the earliest days of my shoplifting career, You could saf…
Deceives the Eye (demo) In the earliest days of my shop-lifting career You could saf…
Disappear Count on me to come while the getting's good, no…
Don After every dark time There's gonna be light There is black,…
Don't Look Back You can't help the way you feel Realise that this is…
Don't Quote Me on That It's all eggs, bacon, beans and a fried slice Did you…
Don't Quote Me on That (alternate version) Its all Eggs Bacon Beans and a Fried Slice. Did you…
Dont Quote Me On That It's all eggs, bacon, beans and a fried slice Did you…
Drip Fed Fred We want Freddie for our leader Freddie is a man…
Driving in My Car I've been driving in my car It's not quite a Jaguar I…
Dust Devil Spy the little whizzkid yeah, she's streets ahead On top of…
E.R.N.I.E I am the bringer of your wishes Your savior from doing…
Elysium Elysium Is everyone chipping at your cordiality? Elysium Yo…
Embarassment Received a letter just the other day Don't seem they wanna…
Fireball XL-5 I've saved a little bit of money from Christmas gone, What…
Flashings Sharp fresh food never tasted so good As the time you…
Forever Young Oh, there was a time when I was younger When all…
Frag mich nicht Frag mich nicht, was ich gerade so mach' Ich bin irgendwo…
Gabriel's Horn Hate is a word that I hate I've made a mistake The…
Ghost Train A straw headed woman, and a barrel chested man, A pocket…
Girl Why Don Girl, I think I love you I say, girl, I…
Girl Why Don't You Girl, I think I love you I say, girl, I…
Give Me a Reason I’m facing the world Every year in my mind Feeling like impr…
Going to the Top Oh, when you're going to the top and you have…
Grey Day When I get home it's late at night, I'm black and…
Guns I read a brand new paper Bout man who had…
Handbremse Ich bin getrieben, keiner weiß warum Mache dieses, mache jen…
High Five Es geht um, es geht um Es geht um, es geht…
House of Fun Good morning miss Can I help you son? Sixteen today And up f…
How Can I Tell You Communication is a skill you must acquire, it will help you…
I Chase The Devil aka Ironshirt I'm gonna burn your soul into a black lump of…
I Pronounce You Well, there's a feeling in your stomach, a light trembling…
I Was the One Bnadem khamej a3chiri (oh-oh) La famille ji3an Thug Dance (o…
I'll Compete I'll be you're promotional copy In this here number one band…
Ich sterbe für HipHop „Es kommen noch äh Oldschool-Trainbombing-Graffiti-Aufnahmen…
Ich und mein Bruder Ich und mein Bruder Das zweite Weltwunder Deine Reime sind k…
Idiot Child Although he had a past history The mischief has soon passed…
If I Didn I know there's time If I didn't care more than words…
If You Think There's Something If you think there's something If you think there's somethin…
In the City City! [Repeat x3] He is just a boy in the city Dressed…
In the Middle of the Night Nice man george, newsagent on the corner Not very rich, but…
In the Rain One two three four There is such confusion in my…
In Wonder Overhead an aeroplane with its precious cargo Criminals and …
Inanity Over Christmas Hello, everyone out there. This is Carl and the rest…
Intro Niemals hätte ich gedacht, ich wusste es Dass das hier mal…
Israelites Poor me, Israelites Get up in the morning slaving for…
It Must Be Love I never thought I'd miss you Half as much as I…
IUMB GbR Ich schrieb über's Schreiben, weil wie ich schreib, schreibt…
Jennie Every morning at the break of dawn Sleeping deeply next to…
John Jones John Jones, the son of a gun (you're the son…
Johnny the Horse Johnny the horse was kicked to death he died for entertainme…
Keep Moving Hurry up, don't slow down Pick a time, don't let hands…
Kein Ort Gut behütet, Leben unbeschwert Keinen blassen Dunst, nicht m…
Kein Tag Und schon wieder geht kein Tag vorbei Ohne dass du fehlst Oh…
Kitchen Floor You can do it on the kitchen floor Hanging on the…
La Luna Oh the places I remember from the moment I was…
Land Of Hope & Glory Yawn, what's the time? I was trying to get some sleep Attent…
Lass gehen lass los So wenig Zeit, und so viele Trigger Weiß, was schadet, will…
Leon Looks across the fields That lie across the playground Dre…
Let's Go I can't pretend that I didn't let my demons in And…
Life Is A Game I'm just a parasite I wanna blow This is part…
Lola I met her in a club down in Old Soho Where…
Lovestruck Staggering home, the headlights throw a shadow up and upon F…
Mad Not Mad The windows are open wide Georgie Fame for those outside An…
Madness Madness, madness, they call it madness Madness, madness, the…
Madness / Thomas was born in Guernsey to Sarah Martin and Jason…
Madness (Is All in the Mind) I've never had much cause for worry And I've not got…
Madness / Thomas was born in Guernsey to Sarah Martin and Jason…
Madness Is All In The Mind I've never had much cause for worry And I've not got…
Maggo Is de, Is de, is de Gude: Mädness. Mein Bruder…
March of the Gherkins It's been some time Since the smile upon my face Had a…
Maybe In Another Life Baby where have you been? Called many times but you're…
Memories Where can I go? What can I do? I'm at…
Michael Caine (I am Michael Caine) He's walking where I'm afraid I don't…
Michael Caine (extended mix) I am Michael Caine) He's walking where I'm afraid I don't…
Misery Misery loves company That's what the wise man said Don't c…
Missing You The sun shines through the open window The empty side the…
Mistakes I don't know what to be It's not so easy to…
Mk II There’s a MKII parked on the cobbles Of a Chelsea Mews,…
MKII There's a MKII parked on the cobbles Of a Chelsea Mews,…
money I work all night, I work all day, to pay…
Mood McGuire on the beat, bitch Feeling like Tyga and Kylie Look …
Mr Speaker Gets the Word Humble thyself humble thyself and ye shall be exalted lars …
Mr. Apples A devout and well respected man Woe betide you if you…
Mr. Speaker Gets The Word Humble thyself humble thyself And ye shall be exalted Lars…
Mrs Hutchinson Well Mrs.Hutchinson You're looking healthy (huh) But just i…
Mummy (Oi!) in the pub, about seven-thirty Mother makes sure that …
My Girl My girl's mad at me I didn't wanna see the film…
My Old Man Child of the earth Baptized in blood at birth Prophet cut fr…
Nail Down the Days You give me something that I just can't explain I was…
Never ask Twice I never thought I'd miss you half as much as…
Never Ask Twice (aka Airplane) Please observe my continental alligator skin line shoulder b…
Never Knew Your Name It was very late in the discotheque I was feeling blue…
New Delhi New Delhi at three A.M. Just arrived by K.L.M. Left the airp…
Niemals Ich weiche von meinem Ziel ab - niemals Ich mach das…
Night Boat to Cairo It's just gone noon, half-past monsoon On the banks of the…
Nightmare Nightmare Captain, this ship is sinking I can't see the wood…
No Money She'd gotten used to the idle life Following the sun…
Not Home Today She says he's gone away on a short holiday He…
Nutty Theme Hello, good evening and welcome I've been down the high roa…
NW 5 Oh, I watched you grow up Only to despise I seen the…
NW 5 (I Would Give You Everything) Ooh, I watched you grow up Only to despise I seen the…
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@Greatest1979
Ooooh, I didn’t talk too much, in fact not at all
Oh but to ask for the price I was to be no fool
Money’s no time to waste or to shoot up the wall
You got the know how, the place
Teacher take me to your school
She led the way from the alley back to her house
Must not be seen going in, must not be seen coming out
She said I looked mighty but thin
She told me: "I’m gonna give you a second helping"
Razor blade alley I’ve been there
Razor blade alley neither of us cared
It was the prime time but the wrong place
It was my first time, I hope my last date
I’m just too shy to check in but this pain of pissin' razors is cutting in
Ooh felt like a knight without shining armour on at the time
She thought she was in a dream floating up on cloud nine
Now I awake
She is nowhere
But the razor cuts deeper everywhere, owwww!
@combatgirl38
Hands down one of THE All Time BEST Madness song!! After 30 years I can't listen to this once, it's Got to be Twice -or more depending on how much I care about the neighbors because if I'm listening to this one, they are too!!
@user-pv8tv5ce9n
Incredible song, great lyrics and the music is very emotive, one of my all time top 5 Madness songs
@insanesince1354
I love Lee's voice here, great song
@cesarduran532
This a freaking masterpiece. DANG!
@mariselagutierrez1490
Revolucionarios 🎉 excelentes músicos precursores del ska
@Greatest1979
Ooooh, I didn’t talk too much, in fact not at all
Oh but to ask for the price I was to be no fool
Money’s no time to waste or to shoot up the wall
You got the know how, the place
Teacher take me to your school
She led the way from the alley back to her house
Must not be seen going in, must not be seen coming out
She said I looked mighty but thin
She told me: "I’m gonna give you a second helping"
Razor blade alley I’ve been there
Razor blade alley neither of us cared
It was the prime time but the wrong place
It was my first time, I hope my last date
I’m just too shy to check in but this pain of pissin' razors is cutting in
Ooh felt like a knight without shining armour on at the time
She thought she was in a dream floating up on cloud nine
Now I awake
She is nowhere
But the razor cuts deeper everywhere, owwww!
@MUSIC4TRUTH....
When I first heard this i wasn't sure who sang this, surprised to learn it was Lee what a voice could've been the lead singer easy.
@tonywood260
What's the first sign of Madness??? Suggs walking up your garden path.......
@henryhopkins8063
Where I come from is a piss poor shipbuilding town on the west coast of Scotland,growing up here I had two attempts on my life simply for standing up for myself,razor blade alleys are to be found everywhere.
@slapandtick1e
omg i love this song