I wish I could convey the way the British public love Madness, they are part of the culture, it's similar to the way the states loves NFL May I recommend the sun and the rain by them
My first born Strummer now 14 years old would put my MADNESS live dvd on as soon as he worked out how to use it probably around 3 year's old Madness Blondie David Bowie he destroyed THEM all but to this day is into all of the above
Madness are national treasures here in the UK ❤️. Guilty of getting boys onto the dance floor along with The Specials! Have you tried House of Fun and Baggy Trousers? Such great fun songs.
Madness were huge here in the UK in the 80s and still play to packed venues today They are a British institution and pick up new generations of fans as they go, like your good self JV 😀👍
It's great when underrated classic bands like Madness finally start getting the recognition they deserve from the reaction community. Let's hope other bands which currently get overlooked can get similar attention also, instead of just the same heavily popularised acts most of the time.
Songs like this are exactly why some folks get bent out of shape over terms like "One Hit Wonder". Just because Madness only had one huge US hit doesn't mean they weren't absolute pop monsters in their time. You're still just getting started, too. Give us some "House of Fun" next, for more of their early, nutty Ska sound. And check out "My Girl" for more of a solid Pop standard. And then you'll be halfway through their biggest hits. :)
@@davelewis8270 Yeah. "Our House" made US#7 in 1983 (and did well on the Rock and Dance charts, too), but it's their only significant US hit. "It Must Be Love" only made it to US#33 and never got a ton of airplay. Nothing else by Madness even cracked the US Top40, though. Ultimately, it does make sense. Madness is VERY British. Their sound, their themes, their accents, and everything. I think that's one of their biggest strengths, but it's not hard to see how it would undercut their appeal outside of UK markets. Sadly, the whole 2Tone Ska thing missed mainstream America, entirely. Sure, some New Wave dance clubs in major cities and some hip college stations gave them play, but Top40 radio? Not at all. The Specials, The Selector, The Beat, etc. didn't even crack the US Hot100. "Mirror in the Bathroom" did chart at US#22 on the dance chart, but that's a specialty market and not a particularly high placement. In the mid-to-late 90s, the US had its own (far inferior) Ska-Punk revival, and the newer wave of acts frequently name-dropped the 2-Tone movement, which helped establish Ska and the Postpunk Ska revival more firmly in the US canon of classics. The New Wave/Postpunk revival of the 00s also helped lend those acts more hipness and legitimacy for US listeners who thought Ska was just bro music for California skate-punks in the 90s.
Even a old glamrocker loves Madness.. it's in the UKs ...DNA... and who doesn't love a bit of Saxophone! Can't say enough about this band...Fantastic! Smiling all the time... 😁..peace out✌
They covered it. Labi Siffre wrote the song originally. I still love Madness singing it. A year from now they are coming to the US to do concerts in like 5 cities.
The original version of this song was sung by British singer-songwriter Labi Siffre about a decade or so before this came out. I believe he makes a cameo late in Madness's music video (taking off his sunglasses).
It's a song by Labi Siffre, an artist in his own right, who plays on the video, dressed in white, sitting down and smiles at the end. The beat is a Madness beat though. Anyone trying to play an electric guitar under water will be electrocuted.
@@beatnuts1uk You could be right about that song, I watched an interview with him talking about his songs quite a while back so I’ve probably got songs muddled up, it’s my age, what can I say! 😁
My husband is a massive Madness fan! We met in 1983 at school got married in 1988. This is our song! We have seen them live loads of times and they put on a great show.Great choice. Congrats on 200k.
They made a lot of crazy songs, baggy trousers has to be one of their best.😂👍✌. Suggs had a solo album in the 90s that was pretty good - The lone ranger.
I'm guessing the stunt is either the backflip into the pool or taking an electric guitar underwater. Also, it's a cover - the original is by Labi Siffre, the smiling chap who you see taking the sunglasses off near the end. So glad to see you watching more Madness - if there's any more to do, "Night Boat to Cairo" and "Wings of a Dove" take them in yet more wonderful directions! Oh, and '90s ska HAS to include "The Impression That I Get" by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones - gets me moving on days when almost nothing else can.
It’s definitely the electric guitar underwater. Not a good combination, lol! That’s why it’s Chrissy-Boy who gives the warning at the beginning, because he’s the one that performs it.
This song is pure ingenuity & joy. I'm 52 & I've listened to this song all my life literally thousands of times, & it sounds better & better eveytime. Thanks for playing mate.
How the heck Suggs remembers all the words to Camden Town I aint got a clue Something about a dog running off with a string of sausages towards a broken down bus with the people going nowhere !
If you were a kid of the 80's in the UK, Madness was a big part of it. There wasn't a single kid that didn't love them, or wanted to learn the saxophone because of them. It's so strange that such a lighthearted fun band could have such a big influence on British culture, but they did. I think it's also the reason why they didn't break America, because at the time 80's America was all about looking cool and showing off. Madness had that self depreciating British trait of not taking themselves too seriously, which I think was a bit of an alien concept in Ronald Reagan's America.
As a teen in the US in the 80's I loved Madness, sadly I only knew the few songs that they played on MTV but I always thought it was weird that they weren't bigger. I was definitely a bigger fan of British artists - ABC, Spandau Ballet, Madness, Duran Duran....Loved them all and more!
'90s third wave ska is gonna be very different, it's way more infused with rock, but still so much fun. I think an essential introduction to it would be the Mighty Mighty Bosstones' "The Impression That I Get" but I might be biased ;)
Madness are awesome, their music style is very broad though, not only ska. Please check their songs: Embarrassment, Grey Day, Night Boat to Cairo, Shut Up, Tomorrow's (Just another Day), The Sun and the Rain, House of Fun.
Absolutely love this band growing up in the 80s. My only regret was they never toured where I lived back then. Would have loved to see them live. So many great songs from them, thanks for checking them out 😁
This band is great 🤗! Thanks for more Madness!! And congratulations on 200k that’s awesome! You deserve the audience with your kind spirit and fabulous reactions! Much ❤️!!
Madness are a favourite band of mine, they are such fun and their music is so cheerful that toy have to dance. The range of instruments is wonderful and they are very talented, what more can anyone ask for? Your reactions to them and their music are wonderful sweetheart, they were great in the 80's and are still very popular their concerts are sold out now all these years later. Thank you for reacting to this great song and cheering me up Jayvee. Take care and stay safe please my friend God bless you love hugs and peace Mary-Ellen UK
I love Madness so much. They are a bucket list band for me. I've seen The English Beat (multiple times, multiple variations), The Specials, and The Special Beat. I wish Madness would come to Detroit. I'd be singing along to every song and crying.
I love that you love ska and Madness! They are so underrated here in the US. I would do anything to see them live. I used to love to listen to Suggs (lead singer) on Virgin Radio and then on the BBC. Great reaction for a great song!
Love Madness, yes a few people have recommended Labi Siffre , this is his song originally, the song I absolutely adore of his is "Something inside so Strong", without a doubt one of the most beautiful songs , it gets me everytime, apparently about apartheid in South Africa. There are certain songs that speak to you and that one certainly does.
This song brings the human mind into a journey of happiness and positivity. Ska and similar genres bring greatness into people's mind and soul. This song is a great example of that.
Ahh, Madness. Music videos doing their level best to trick you into underating them as top tier musicians. Love 'em, and this be my 2nd favourite song by them.
@JayveeTV, my wife had this song for her entrance for our wedding, though its meant to be about losing a loved one, many of us interpret also having a loved with you.. The stunt is having an Electric guitar underwater, Glad your still enjoying them.
A couple of years ago, Madness played a live concert on TV to see in the New Year in the UK. I remember bouncing around the living room to the music. I am lucky enough to have seen them live three times, and they were brilliant each time.
this song is the audio equivalent of that feeling you get when you wake up in the morning after the first night you've spent with someone you have just realized that you're crazy in love with. as you open your eyes & realize that special person is still next to you & a smile starts to grow on your face & your heart swells... that is precisely what this song feels like to me.
I dedicate this song to my wife ! Girl, you know i love you. No matter what ! Madness-fyinged.. (hope i got this right) Wow, what a nice word. Greetings from Germany !
I heard & really connected with the original of this from Labi Saffri (he appeared at the end of the video smiling) and when I heard this version it just added to the beauty of the lyrics with a kicking sound. One of my all time favourite songs
My Mum and Dad are huge madness fans, my dad one night picked up Suggs and a friend in his black cab and asked Suggs to meet my mum who was working in a pub, Suggs agreed to it and it was amazing. At the time there was a pub singer, Suggs went up on the stage and picked up the mic. The singer went to turn around ready to fight until he realised who it was, he sang 2 songs, had a pint and my dad took them anywhere they wanted no charge the rest of the night
I LOVED MADNESS - from the age of 8 yrs old! You were either a Ska or a Mod - I was kinda a Mod until MADNESS - I switched camps overnight - brilliant band! you should listen to 'My Girl', 'Wings of a Dove'', 'Shut Up', 'House Of Fun''. MORE Madness - the KINGS OF SKA!🏁😎🎷
You do realise that Madness went all pop after their first album in 1979 don't you? Apart from a couple of songs after obviously but really their only ska album was their first one whereas The Specials kept to their Ska roots.
I am an old cynic, hardened by the trials and tribulations that life places in front of you. It was either get tough or die the way I spent my early years. Love my metal, blues, punk etc... But there is one thing guaranteed to bring a little ray of positivity and joy into this old blackened heart and make me smile; it is Madness. peace - out
The musicality of Madness is crazy! The arrangements, the clever use of syncopation by off-beats saying more by not saying it, by space in the music, the potency of understatement... Also the key changes, very clever, on tunes like 'Our house' too, where the key changes go all around the houses before going back home. Mad or Genius... Fine line! Oh & Suggs, then, just class for the frontman too!
Wonderful Jovaughn. This song reminds me so much of my youth. I was only about 20 when this came out! Madness were always great fun, and some nice music too!
You can't go wrong with madness great song. You should react to baggy trousers or love struck or even my girl. So many to choose from. They started out not far from where I live . Madness one of Londons best. Great reaction. Stay safe 😊😊
Labi Siffre is the man who wrote this song Madness covered it and did a fantastic job, he is in this video as one of the violin players and there he is at 5:38
There's hardly anybody in the UK that can't sing along to this.
Yup I'm an Aussie and know every lyric and beat!!
Isn't "Madness" the official band of the U.K.?
When they played on the roof of Buckingham Palace, for the Queen's Jubilee.
or Australia.
TRUTH!
If someone can not sing every line to every Madness song..... then I just don't want to know them
1980-1984 as a teenager. Didn't realize how lucky I was to have this quality of music all the time.
Ditto 😁 1980-84.. 2nd year to 5th year! I feel exactly the same.. The music we had in those teen years was EPIC.. And Madness brings it all back.. 😄😄😄
NOTHING IS BETTER THAN THE 80's
Ain’t that the truth !!😀
My kids sang this on the way home school
You were only a teenager for four years?
I wish I could convey the way the British public love Madness, they are part of the culture, it's similar to the way the states loves NFL
May I recommend the sun and the rain by them
Yeah bud... it's in the English DNA 🤣🤣 Epic band✌
They are my childhood, great times...
Wings of a dove
I like Madness but can't stand the NFL.
My first born Strummer now 14 years old would put my MADNESS live dvd on as soon as he worked out how to use it probably around 3 year's old Madness Blondie David Bowie he destroyed THEM all but to this day is into all of the above
Labi who wrote the song is the violin player who smiles in the video.
Neat, off to find more songs by him then!
@@PeterEvansPeteTakesPictures check" so strong" by labi siffre it will blow you away
Check out Labi Siffri's "I got the Blues" as famously sampled by Eminem. Epic track.
Yes! Right at the end he smiles to the camera
@@PeterEvansPeteTakesPictures try There’s nothing in the World Like Love and Pretty Little Girl in a Blue Dress by Labi Siffre. Both beautiful songs.
Madness are national treasures here in the UK ❤️. Guilty of getting boys onto the dance floor along with The Specials! Have you tried House of Fun and Baggy Trousers? Such great fun songs.
Madness were huge here in the UK in the 80s and still play to packed venues today They are a British institution and pick up new generations of fans as they go, like your good self JV 😀👍
Huge here in Australia too. Even used in dog/cat tv commercials 😃
If you are reacting to Madness songs you defintely must not miss out House of Fun!
He has done house of fun.. I think it was the first one he reacted to..
@@kimmarievan-ever6599 No he did Our house,which was a great start to get in touch with Madness! ;)
Night boat to Cairo !
"My girl" as well needs some reaction :)
@@Malle0123 *My Girl* bloody right !
Having Labi Siffre appear in a cameo is just an amazing touch by the guys.
@@chilliandspiceandallthings7212 (Something Inside) So Strong is the anti-apartheid song by him.
I've always thought Labi's smile is the best part of this video. It looks so warm, genuine and loving. It's very uplifting.
The eighties were such a great era for music. I'd love go back in time and rediscover it all over again.😀👍🎶❤️
It's great when underrated classic bands like Madness finally start getting the recognition they deserve from the reaction community. Let's hope other bands which currently get overlooked can get similar attention also, instead of just the same heavily popularised acts most of the time.
I started the madness reactions glad they’re getting circulated now great band
In recent years they've been promoted as one of the great British acts in the UK.
In the UK they're very much appreciated.
Madness always makes my heart happy, my feet move and my face smile. Fun, joyful, great music! Check out Nightboat to Cairo. 💃🏻✌️🎷❤️
The opening sax to night boat is one of my happiest sounds to hear ever. It even competes with the sounds of my children’s first cries 🤣
Songs like this are exactly why some folks get bent out of shape over terms like "One Hit Wonder". Just because Madness only had one huge US hit doesn't mean they weren't absolute pop monsters in their time. You're still just getting started, too. Give us some "House of Fun" next, for more of their early, nutty Ska sound. And check out "My Girl" for more of a solid Pop standard. And then you'll be halfway through their biggest hits. :)
Madness only had one hit in the US? I had no idea. They were huge in the UK
@@davelewis8270 And in Ireland
@@davelewis8270 As an 80s kid they were practically prescribed by law, along with a bottle of milk and a straw at school break.
@@davelewis8270 Yeah. "Our House" made US#7 in 1983 (and did well on the Rock and Dance charts, too), but it's their only significant US hit. "It Must Be Love" only made it to US#33 and never got a ton of airplay. Nothing else by Madness even cracked the US Top40, though.
Ultimately, it does make sense. Madness is VERY British. Their sound, their themes, their accents, and everything. I think that's one of their biggest strengths, but it's not hard to see how it would undercut their appeal outside of UK markets.
Sadly, the whole 2Tone Ska thing missed mainstream America, entirely. Sure, some New Wave dance clubs in major cities and some hip college stations gave them play, but Top40 radio? Not at all. The Specials, The Selector, The Beat, etc. didn't even crack the US Hot100. "Mirror in the Bathroom" did chart at US#22 on the dance chart, but that's a specialty market and not a particularly high placement.
In the mid-to-late 90s, the US had its own (far inferior) Ska-Punk revival, and the newer wave of acts frequently name-dropped the 2-Tone movement, which helped establish Ska and the Postpunk Ska revival more firmly in the US canon of classics. The New Wave/Postpunk revival of the 00s also helped lend those acts more hipness and legitimacy for US listeners who thought Ska was just bro music for California skate-punks in the 90s.
@@mariogmajner6549 LOL. You make a compelling argument.
Even a old glamrocker loves Madness.. it's in the UKs ...DNA... and who doesn't love a bit of Saxophone! Can't say enough about this band...Fantastic! Smiling all the time... 😁..peace out✌
They covered it. Labi Siffre wrote the song originally. I still love Madness singing it. A year from now they are coming to the US to do concerts in like 5 cities.
Still waiting for you to react to Barenaked Ladies. 90s band-they did a lot of humorous songs. One Week, The Old Aprtment, Pinch Me
Get to see them if you can and enjoy them
And Labi Siffre is one of the violinist in the video.
The original version of this song was sung by British singer-songwriter Labi Siffre about a decade or so before this came out. I believe he makes a cameo late in Madness's music video (taking off his sunglasses).
Yes!
Labi Siffre is the violinist on the right.
This song and Madness were also featured in the film The Tall Guy which is a brilliant film staring Jeff Goldblum and Emma Thompson.
It's a song by Labi Siffre, an artist in his own right, who plays on the video, dressed in white, sitting down and smiles at the end. The beat is a Madness beat though. Anyone trying to play an electric guitar under water will be electrocuted.
React to Labi Siffre singing Something Inside So Strong.
@@rosmarinus7727 Both songs about being gay.
@@jemmajames6719 Are you sure? I thought, perhaps incorrectly, that Something Inside So Strong was written about apartheid/apart-hate. 🙌🙏
@@beatnuts1uk You could be right about that song, I watched an interview with him talking about his songs quite a while back so I’ve probably got songs muddled up, it’s my age, what can I say! 😁
I love Labi's version so much more! A hit for him in 1971 and very different to Madness version.
Crying Loving Crying is another Labi Siffre gem.
The violinist at the end is the great labi siffre the original singer, please react to his song "something inside so strong" truly uplifting!!
Popular "first dance" as a wedding song here in the uk. They lyrics are lovely.
It was for my wedding in the states.
My husband is a massive Madness fan! We met in 1983 at school got married in 1988. This is our song! We have seen them live loads of times and they put on a great show.Great choice. Congrats on 200k.
They made a lot of crazy songs, baggy trousers has to be one of their best.😂👍✌.
Suggs had a solo album in the 90s that was pretty good - The lone ranger.
I'm guessing the stunt is either the backflip into the pool or taking an electric guitar underwater.
Also, it's a cover - the original is by Labi Siffre, the smiling chap who you see taking the sunglasses off near the end.
So glad to see you watching more Madness - if there's any more to do, "Night Boat to Cairo" and "Wings of a Dove" take them in yet more wonderful directions!
Oh, and '90s ska HAS to include "The Impression That I Get" by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones - gets me moving on days when almost nothing else can.
It’s definitely the electric guitar underwater. Not a good combination, lol! That’s why it’s Chrissy-Boy who gives the warning at the beginning, because he’s the one that performs it.
When Madness play on the roof of Buckingham Palace for the Queen, you know thier special.
That was great, i loved that show for the queen❤
this is a classic...glad you’re feeling this song...one of my favorites from madness
This song is pure ingenuity & joy. I'm 52 & I've listened to this song all my life literally thousands of times, & it sounds better & better eveytime. Thanks for playing mate.
They are awesome in concert!!!
Suggs solo stuff in the mid 90s was brilliant
Camden town
Cecillia
I'm only sleeping
How the heck Suggs remembers all the words to Camden Town I aint got a clue
Something about a dog running off with a string of sausages towards a broken down bus with the people going nowhere !
The Dublin Castle!!!
If you were a kid of the 80's in the UK, Madness was a big part of it. There wasn't a single kid that didn't love them, or wanted to learn the saxophone because of them. It's so strange that such a lighthearted fun band could have such a big influence on British culture, but they did. I think it's also the reason why they didn't break America, because at the time 80's America was all about looking cool and showing off. Madness had that self depreciating British trait of not taking themselves too seriously, which I think was a bit of an alien concept in Ronald Reagan's America.
Madness was big in Germany, too.
As a teen in the US in the 80's I loved Madness, sadly I only knew the few songs that they played on MTV but I always thought it was weird that they weren't bigger. I was definitely a bigger fan of British artists - ABC, Spandau Ballet, Madness, Duran Duran....Loved them all and more!
Madness are so loved. This song warms my heart. I don't think I know anyone who hates this song.
Cheers Jay! Great choice.
'90s third wave ska is gonna be very different, it's way more infused with rock, but still so much fun. I think an essential introduction to it would be the Mighty Mighty Bosstones' "The Impression That I Get" but I might be biased ;)
Madness are awesome, their music style is very broad though, not only ska. Please check their songs: Embarrassment, Grey Day, Night Boat to Cairo, Shut Up, Tomorrow's (Just another Day), The Sun and the Rain, House of Fun.
Absolutely love this band growing up in the 80s. My only regret was they never toured where I lived back then. Would have loved to see them live. So many great songs from them, thanks for checking them out 😁
welcome to the 80's sir. almost every week we had a new eternal hit :) the best decade of music ever.
This band is great 🤗! Thanks for more Madness!! And congratulations on 200k that’s awesome! You deserve the audience with your kind spirit and fabulous reactions! Much ❤️!!
From the great Labi Siffre, he wrote this song & came out in 1971! Love Madness! xx
Madness are a favourite band of mine, they are such fun and their music is so cheerful that toy have to dance. The range of instruments is wonderful and they are very talented, what more can anyone ask for? Your reactions to them and their music are wonderful sweetheart, they were great in the 80's and are still very popular their concerts are sold out now all these years later. Thank you for reacting to this great song and cheering me up Jayvee. Take care and stay safe please my friend God bless you love hugs and peace Mary-Ellen UK
so consumed by how good this song is that you have not even realized part of this love song takes place over an open grave :)
Not only that, but half the band is dressed like old fashioned funeral mourners.
Oh how I love Madness, no one quite like them. I was lucky enough to see them live and they were just as amazing live :-)
Loved this song as a kid in the 80s and I love it even more now. I have never met a Brit who doesn't love Madness.
Our fantastic Nutty Boys blasting it out again..every one a hit..the stunt was playing electric guitar underwater..🇬🇧💞🙏✝️👍👏🐾🐾😂
One of their absolutely best!
I love Madness so much. They are a bucket list band for me. I've seen The English Beat (multiple times, multiple variations), The Specials, and The Special Beat. I wish Madness would come to Detroit. I'd be singing along to every song and crying.
They are Amazing sugs we still love you 80s madness 💜 your ap I'm in the UK aww bringing beautiful memorys back thank you. Xx
This song was no 1 40 yrs ago, in '81, when I was 14 yrs old. Thankyou for reminding me how much I loved it.
Yes. A great fun group of the 80's.
Remember them well and fun memories [much better than today].
I love that you love ska and Madness! They are so underrated here in the US. I would do anything to see them live. I used to love to listen to Suggs (lead singer) on Virgin Radio and then on the BBC. Great reaction for a great song!
Madness is so much fun to watch and love their sound! thx for sharing Jayvee :)
Madness is such a great band. They never fail to make you smile.
Love Madness, yes a few people have recommended Labi Siffre , this is his song originally, the song I absolutely adore of his is "Something inside so Strong", without a doubt one of the most beautiful songs , it gets me everytime, apparently about apartheid in South Africa. There are certain songs that speak to you and that one certainly does.
The group ABC - When Smokey Sings and Be Near Me, two great 80s songs to add to the list mate!
Madness was such a fun group...Just great, Thanks Jayvee, Peace
Aw, I’m so glad you’ve found this one! It is one of the best love songs.
This song brings the human mind into a journey of happiness and positivity. Ska and similar genres bring greatness into people's mind and soul. This song is a great example of that.
The first band I saw in concert in the early 80s. Love them ❤️
Been to see madness several times in the 80s and they are the nicest bunch of fellas (bedders was my favourite 😍) Great live 🥳 such fun 💕
Ahh, Madness. Music videos doing their level best to trick you into underating them as top tier musicians. Love 'em, and this be my 2nd favourite song by them.
Love Madness, seen them live and totally amazing
@JayveeTV, my wife had this song for her entrance for our wedding, though its meant to be about losing a loved one, many of us interpret also having a loved with you.. The stunt is having an Electric guitar underwater, Glad your still enjoying them.
I had this song playing at my wedding. It’s just perfect!!
Xx
A couple of years ago, Madness played a live concert on TV to see in the New Year in the UK. I remember bouncing around the living room to the music. I am lucky enough to have seen them live three times, and they were brilliant each time.
Madness ..explosion of fun and talents.!!
Great memories I grew up in Kentish town where this band comes from.you must play madness they call it madness.crazy times
this song is the audio equivalent of that feeling you get when you wake up in the morning after the first night you've spent with someone you have just realized that you're crazy in love with. as you open your eyes & realize that special person is still next to you & a smile starts to grow on your face & your heart swells... that is precisely what this song feels like to me.
When filming the video the guitar weighted and Chris almost drowned as it was wrapped around his neck. 😳🇬🇧🏴🤠
I dedicate this song to my wife !
Girl, you know i love you. No matter what !
Madness-fyinged.. (hope i got this right) Wow, what a nice word.
Greetings from Germany !
I heard & really connected with the original of this from Labi Saffri (he appeared at the end of the video smiling) and when I heard this version it just added to the beauty of the lyrics with a kicking sound.
One of my all time favourite songs
My Mum and Dad are huge madness fans, my dad one night picked up Suggs and a friend in his black cab and asked Suggs to meet my mum who was working in a pub, Suggs agreed to it and it was amazing. At the time there was a pub singer, Suggs went up on the stage and picked up the mic. The singer went to turn around ready to fight until he realised who it was, he sang 2 songs, had a pint and my dad took them anywhere they wanted no charge the rest of the night
The original song was from Labby Sifrey in the 70s, he is in the video at the end. The last violinist who takes his glasses off.
Really appreciate you reacting to this song. The greatest love song of the 80s
I LOVED MADNESS - from the age of 8 yrs old! You were either a Ska or a Mod - I was kinda a Mod until MADNESS - I switched camps overnight - brilliant band! you should listen to 'My Girl', 'Wings of a Dove'', 'Shut Up', 'House Of Fun''. MORE Madness - the KINGS OF SKA!🏁😎🎷
You do realise that Madness went all pop after their first album in 1979 don't you? Apart from a couple of songs after obviously but really their only ska album was their first one whereas The Specials kept to their Ska roots.
I am an old cynic, hardened by the trials and tribulations that life places in front of you. It was either get tough or die the way I spent my early years. Love my metal, blues, punk etc...
But there is one thing guaranteed to bring a little ray of positivity and joy into this old blackened heart and make me smile; it is Madness.
peace - out
love that you re getting into SKA -it was super popular for maybe 5 years then moved on/morphed into dance music but the roots still rule !
ive seen madness live three times always a great gig
You obviously can spot a classic when you hear it! love this one :)
I always loved madness, and suggs quirky movements. Brilliant 😎😂
Labi siffri who wrote this also wrote something inside so strong about the struggles in south Africa during apartheid
I love this song. I have a picture disc of it. The lyrics are so strong.
Saw Madness a few years ago in concert - they were AMAZING!!! One of the best gigs I've ever been to. The crowd were WILD!! 😎 ❤️
The musicality of Madness is crazy! The arrangements, the clever use of syncopation by off-beats saying more by not saying it, by space in the music, the potency of understatement... Also the key changes, very clever, on tunes like 'Our house' too, where the key changes go all around the houses before going back home. Mad or Genius... Fine line! Oh & Suggs, then, just class for the frontman too!
As an American kid... all I wanted to be was Suggs! 😎
Wonderful Jovaughn. This song reminds me so much of my youth. I was only about 20 when this came out! Madness were always great fun, and some nice music too!
Congratulations on 200000 subscribers great song still. The best wings of dove lots more music to listen to
You can't go wrong with madness great song. You should react to baggy trousers or love struck or even my girl. So many to choose from. They started out not far from where I live . Madness one of Londons best. Great reaction. Stay safe 😊😊
This must be my favourite Madness song. A huge hit. Even used in tv commercials for dog/cat food 😃 here in Australia
@Luna Raven it's the first thing I thought of lol
@Luna Raven 😂
One of my absolute favourites from madness xxx 😘😘😘👏👏🇬🇧
There are some bands who are just so, so unique and Madness is one of them.
There literally is no other group like them.
You`ve got to do Night Boat To Cairo!
Dang! I'd forgotten about this one! 🤦♀️ Thanks for reminding me!
They made a love song Madness style...Thats exactly it!!
Brilliant band. Really clever catchy music. They will always be my all time favourite band
Wow I haven't heard this for years!
Fantastic song, fantastic group.
When Cecilia comes on the radio I still have to dance 😂🙈
a great fun band - everytime their music comes on dancefloors fill up - weddings disco's wherever
my fave night boat to cairo - check that out
this song is featured in a great comedy with Jeff Goldblum called The Tall Guy - really memorable scene. Love this song!
Love Madness "our house" was out when i was a kid everyone knew the words
You always brighten up my day, Jayvee. Your reactions are so enthusiastic and appreciative 😊
Wow, I totally forgot this song even existed. Thanks for bringing it back!
Labi Siffre is the man who wrote this song Madness covered it and did a fantastic job, he is in this video as one of the violin players and there he is at 5:38
Amazing times - so many happy memories from the 80s in England
Madness are still great live and does all the festivals etc
as a kid of the 70's, Madness was a favourite. Baggy Trousers & this one are my favourites.
05:39 Labi Siffre. the great musician, songwriter, who wrote the song and released it as a singer before madness. i love him.