I LOVED IT... | Madness - One Step Beyond (Official Video) REACTION

[@jimirayo]

I randomly yell "one step beyond!" for absolutely no reason whatsoever from time to time.

[@msmrsro]

That’s awesome!

[@debbyemerson3877]

I do too (now lol)

[@katiemurray735]

Heeeey!! Me too 🤣

[@lindachambers3166]

Yay!

[@skasteve6528]

Don't try it with Ne-Ne Na-Na Na-Na- Nu-Nu, they'll lock you up. On a completely unrelated matter, can anyone post my bail?

[@MrEddHard]

The "buster" he was referring to was Prince Buster. The god father of ska music.

[@exafjerf]

oh oh yes, i love this kind of history. thank you

[@MrEddHard]

@Penderyn Lewsyn Bad Manners were legends! Yes he to was taking a poke at Prince Buster

[@normandavidtidiman9918]

One Step Beyond is a Prince Buster song and their first single 'The Prince' was written about him.

[@cunningstunt9226]

@@normandavidtidiman9918 and Madness is the name of a song by Prince buster. The specials song Gangsters is based on Prince busters - Al Capone aswell. Prince buster was a legend! I would love to see a reaction to him

[@normandavidtidiman9918]

@@cunningstunt9226 You’re right on both counts 👍🏻

[@Kim-hc5si]

Y’all. He’s gonna love ska. It will be his new cardio. 😈

[@SkateSoup]

Less than 10 seconds from the first "one step beyond" to full skankin, yeah he's found himself a rabbit hole he's gonna love.

[@Easy_Skanking]

FISHBONE!!!! "Skankin to the Beat"

[@StickDastardly]

Moonstomping just a few seconds in! It's infectious!

[@pstandlee]

Night Boat to Cairo!

[@gwalla]

@@Easy_Skanking Oh shit yes we need a Fishbone reaction

[@chonkocomics]

Some old school ska to check out: The Selector, Bad Manners, the Specials, English Beat. That "two-tone era" was fantastic.

[@michaelbuhl4250]

And even older school ska: Prince Buster, Skatalites, Desmond Dekker, Laurel Aitken.

[@tipsygirldistraction]

Message to you Rudy by The Specials definitely.

[@chonkocomics]

@@tipsygirldistraction that whole record is great. Personally, I would recommend something high tempo like Nightclub or Too Much Too Young.

[@caythorgrimson]

man the times stil get a freak possesing me when i play this

[@cainealexander-mccord2805]

"Ghost Town"!!! I could listen to that on a loop.

[@Fonesgritantes1781]

I Swear that this last two months my whole source of entretainment is coming to this man channel and vibing along with him hahha

[@michellez1414]

Agreed! My covid buddy!

[@bustos1959]

Jessica you can say to follow me to the mud pit I'm there..yeah I don't mind at all also.

[@dianegoldeneye7207]

As a friend put it. My dose of Leotonin. Thanks Leo.

[@pinupbenelli]

Same!!!!

[@SillyUncleAndy]

Definitely!

[@traherne6726]

“A message to you Rudy” The Specials please

[@ZenoAke3610]

Yes! Yes! Yes!

[@stevious7278]

"Time you straightened right out"...

[@amylynn5778]

Oh my gosh. YESSIR, Mr Video!

[@tipsygirldistraction]

100 times YES! That is one of those songs I get stuck in my head for days. Ghost Town is one too (but I think knowing the politics of 80s Britain adds an extra dimension to that one).

[@MDK2_Radio]

Do they have a video for it? They have one for Ghost Town...

[@GalacticRaccoon]

Mirror in the Bathroom - by The English Beat 🎵 ....More ska/two tone goodness😉

[@kristiwheels9381]

Definitely agree!... And March of the swivel heads would be nice too!✌️🦋

[@craigedwards3899]

definitely

[@tanyawhite2751]

Agreed, one of my favourite two tone tracks of all time 👍🏻

[@droneracer]

You got the dance style in record time 🎯🎶

[@JonDingle]

Now that is a reaction! Madness, pure British brilliant music!

[@WayneStewart-p9l]

Ian dury. A grade as well. Know him?

[@Packard63]

Don't worry this is just the first step into Madness!........you have no idea how mad it's going to get.

[@katerussell6139]

Yay!! Ska always puts me in a good mood! Who else would ❤️ to see Mr. Video skanking to this!! Thank you for some Madness!! Great reaction ❤️!!

[@MrJimithee]

"Our House" All time classic, where ever your from Stay cool bruv

[@thejessicka7448]

I don’t mind when you go back or pause a music video. I like it! Do you.

[@CA5124]

Baggy Trousers. My Girl. Our House . It must be love are more Madness songs . Camden Town Geezers 😎

[@vreidofmayhem]

Our House is one of my favorite songs of my 47 years on this planet ❤

[@elysehfm8797]

Hey ca! Good picks!

[@CA5124]

@@elysehfm8797 Thanks 😊

[@CA5124]

@@vreidofmayhem you been on this planet as long as me then 😁

[@YerDa67]

Classics!!!

[@michellez1414]

His face when looking at the joint like...wait...how high AM I? Leo is my #1 reactor...

[@GeoNeilUK]

I'm wondering if he's reacted to Musical Youth and whether it'll be a good idea to have him react to Pass The Dutchie. Leo: You kids singin' about green, you're too young to be singin about green _* lights up *_ I ain't too young to be smokin it though...

[@susanklasinski1805]

A saxophone was required in late 70s-early 80s music. Some bands had members that only played sax: Haircut One Hundred, Spandau Ballet, Men At Work, The English Beat (RIP Saxa), and of course Madness.

[@ecce_neru]

Psychedelic Furs

[@gdkey8025]

Duran Duran Rio, Wham Careless whisper saxtastic!

[@nofishinmydiet]

Oingo Boingo

[@susanklasinski1805]

@@nofishinmydiet That would be great if Mr Vid reacted to Boingo.

[@gdkey8025]

@@nofishinmydiet danny elfman

[@whitecompany18]

The CLASH , guns of Brixton 😍

[@kipp1231]

Hell yes. This song gets any party jumping. Watching you bop around the sofa was class 😂😂😂

[@paulhiscock6790]

The start bit where they are on the stairs is not part of the song. Madness did a singles dvd and had a short comedic introduction to each song. So you are seeing that bit too

[@stevious7278]

Absolutely correct reaction!! You just cannot sit still to this tune. You must 'begin to move your feet"! When Madness played a gig in Hyde Park, London to celebrate 25 years, the dancing registered 4.3 on the Richter Scale. True. You were bustin' some smooth moves there Leo! Madness are all about good, clean fun and great music to bop to.

[@Jay-pi7gf]

on the first take - you started Skankin' on pure instinct. Impossible to not shake it for this song!

[@cazllan]

You've got the dance down, spot on

[@MrEddHard]

Probably the band I've seen live the most times! All of them are lovely guys. Always a great family gig to go to. Band from playing in Finsbury Park after fans caused a legitimate earthquake because everyone was jumping. 😁

[@ladylove3636]

I never cared for Madness, but ended up at their all dayer in Clapham a couple of years back, stayed for Silly Games - what a treat I was thrilled, then ended up staying for the whole thing, by the end I was sold x

[@hugohackenbush1554]

That was the first Madstock that was. I attended, alongside my younger smarter brother. First time seeing them together as I was 19 back in '79 and him being only 14 used to go to their matinee shows, especially when they'd play the Hammersmith Odeon or the Palais. I must have seen them at least 50 times over the past years. I first saw them at the Hope and Anchor, as featured in this very video. Then the Nashville Rooms in West Ken, the Marquee (my favourite ever venue) and loads of others. Fuck me but the late 70s early 80s were the bollocks.

[@LaptopLarry330]

Madness is a great British Ska music band. They have been together since the early-1980s, and were regulars in the early years of MTV. "One Step Beyond" is a good instrumental, and a great dance music video. Madness had some other hit songs/music videos, such as "House Of Fun", "It Must Be Love", "Night Boat To Cairo", and "Our House".

[@Philosopher419]

Leo hears ska for the first time, and immediately starts skanking, awesome.

[@KennaAlexander]

Just come across this and you have made my night 😂 best reaction ever! Love that energy! ❤

[@ninjacat4929]

Madness just made us feel happy !

[@Scotia1990]

You weren't even born when I fell in love with Madness... 1978.......one step beyond!!!! Fantastic!!! From your Argyll, Scottish old chicky!!! Watch how to do the actual dance!

[@NealeBaxter]

More Madness: "Baggy Trousers", "Night Boat to Cairo", "Our House", "Bed and Breakfast Man", "Razor Blade Alley", "In The Middle of the Night" and of course "Chipmunks Are Go!" and even "Swan Lake".

[@easagepie]

Go back as many times as you need this is what reactions are totally all about!

[@susanklasinski1805]

The whole One Step Beyond... album is fire🔥

[@brooksysdead]

Welcome to the wonderful world of 2 tone ska... Be prepared to randomly start skankin whenever a good ska song comes on, you can't control it lol

[@topherthered]

Madness, The Specials, The English Beat, The Special Beat, The Selector, The Skatalites, all pretty epic OG Ska bands. Tons more as well. You had rub dub, then Ska, then reggae, then bands like these in the second wave of Ska in England. How much of the culture came from Jamaica is insane. They took blues from New Orleans in the 40's and made their own club versions of that music in Jamaica. It evolved and traveled to England where it added a Jazz influence. As years went on in England, the tempo increased. So really breaking it down, it's Louisiana R&B, crossed with pre-reggae Jamaican music, crossed withe jazz, then later crossed with reggae. It's just fucking epic.

[@samgod]

Thanks for the comprehensive breakdown.

[@RobRager]

“I don’t think I heard any words yet..... all I hear is ‘ONE STEP BEYOND!’ “. What more needs to be said??

[@christopherlloyd3270]

Baggy Trousers has lyrics, and is one of the most amazingly fun songs to listen to! Also , give a listen to The Specials "Gangsters" or "Ghost Town".

[@novakproperties]

Yes! This right here ☝️

[@robertlentink5300]

So funny that you got the dance right away!

[@deirdremacnamara9885]

They live up to their name. They are totally mad. I saw them in. Concert many years ago. Love their music. Thanks for the great reaction. Your hilarious 😂🎶👍

[@leeperola7023]

At last!!! Been saying madness for about two years Mr video!!! Best of british! 🇬🇧

[@doctorpretorious4196]

And strangely enough at the same time Madness are on the Radio... 🎵 It Must Be Madness ! 😜

[@Isleofskye]

Or Love....:)

[@eoin2]

@@Isleofskye Nothing more, nothing less.

[@Isleofskye]

Georgie Was The Best.....as we used to say in the 1960's haha Anyway... I never thought I'd miss you Half as much as I do....

[@echopryme]

8 months later... and there is STILL no one I'd rather watch react to this song! 😎😎😎😎

[@carojayess1723]

I never heard this song before either! Nice! Go back as many times in the video as you want, Leo. It just adds to the fun!

[@michaelyoung7802]

The Sun and the rain and My name is Michael Caine are worth a listen too

[@samanthatamagni]

Needed to see this today !!! Madness in the uk are like are national naughty uncles - national treasures really, love that you have love for it !! When my dad passed we played welcome to the house of fun going in to church - it must be love at the committal and one the way out of church we had one step beyond x thanks again for showing love ❤️ sending love from the uk 🇬🇧

[@robj8201]

The crazy and genius world of Madness🇬🇧🎶❤️🎶🇺🇸

[@666kizzie]

Seeing these guys next month for the fourth time in Belfast Northern Ireland

[@murdockreviews]

Next up: Toots & The Maytals.

[@fergarising1972]

the granddaddy of rock steady...

[@nickystammers1317]

Definitely

[@pyrovania]

or Jimmy Cliff. The Harder They Fall.

[@noelmendez1674]

Oooh "Pressure Drop"!!!

[@tierbore1985]

54 46 That's My Number!

[@honorsilverthorne7227]

I have so much fun to this song. 😊💞

[@room22-1]

This isn't the story..but rather a glimpse of where "Skinhead" came from. This is the result of British and Jamaican working class kids playing nice. I enjoy this song, every time I hear it..and laughed my ass off watching you know all the right moves. Oi! Brother!

[@judeo2125]

For those people, like me, who like to nerd out a bit: Ska shares a common origin with Reggae and Rocksteady (they even mention Rocksteady in this clip) in Jamaica, dating back to at least the 50s, but possibly the 40s, very likely, actually. What most people around the world identify as Ska is actually the second generation of Ska that spread from the UK; which Madness is a part of. The first wave came from Jamaica, but in the post-war period, Jamaica being a part of the British Commonwealth, was given preferential treatment for its immigrants to the UK to help rebuild the country after the war. That's how Ska made its way to the UK. And, because Jamaican immigrants settled in very working-class neighborhoods, many white Britons adopted the genre. Ska was, in essence, a very working-class youth genre in the UK in the first decade or so. In the 70s, when Punk music broke out in the UK, many of its aspects, like the high energy and electronic instruments (and some post-punk) fused with the earlier Ska to create what you see here: second-wave ska. Ironically, this also coincided with much of the Thatcher period. I say ironic, because Thatcher was very conservative in the Cold War drive while most UK Ska bands were very racially integrated; as were the audiences and tended to have a very strong working class and militant anti-racist stand. Third generation Ska isn't really that interesting (with perhaps my personal liking of the band Save Ferris). In general it was a 90s American suburbanite pop infused thing that was empty of any significant social lyrics. Most of you may not know this, but this song by Madness is actually a cover of Prince Buster's original version. In fact, their name "Madness" also comes from a Prince Buster song; along with their song of the same name. Prince Buster's considered the godfather of Ska. I leave the link below of the original version of "One Step Beyond." kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6bOi6Cfe7Ctpck

[@briankirchhoefer]

One step beyond was also an old sci-fi tv show kinda like the twilight zone. They announced the title in a similar way. Madness did a nod to the show and also on the ska dance moves.

[@clare2401]

I absolutely ADORE your channels. You're getting me through such a shit time, Thank you.....KEEP GOING FELLA! ❤

[@jobloggs5248]

you have to react to "our house" now its a classic

[@chrisretro9380]

I keep rewinding that sax solo WOW!!!

[@donttalktome2316]

"I ain't been called a buster in a minute" I'm crying

[@ParadiseCityWrestling]

My dad loved this music video he grew up in Utah and heard it alot

[@queensquish]

You can’t not jump around when you hear this song!!! Ska ska ska!! 💃🏻🕺🏽

[@ihonestlyhavenoclue5376]

Night boat to Cairo is definitely one you should check out

[@flakedwheelie]

Go back as much and as often as you like, I enjoy your reaction videos no matter how much you do that.

[@tubularap]

2:55 - Rewinding to get a grasp on what you just heard, is a good thing Mr Video. Let comments about that slide off.

[@cstianlew406]

I feel you Leo...go back if you got to so you can enjoy what you are listening to...doesn't bother me couzin

[@guiness1100]

OMG, this is one song that when you hear it in the pub...you know it's going to be a GREAT Night!!!!

[@kartaan]

Not one of us would complain if you stopped and replayed it over and over and over and over again.

[@amylynn5778]

Big kudos for going waaaay back to the dusty shelves of the vault for Madness!

[@CarmelitaSays]

You go back as much as you need. It's totally like getting double the reaction!

[@honorsilverthorne7227]

That's the way I see it! 💁

[@warrennicholsony.fernando4513]

This never gets old!!!!

[@bpfromowc]

Madness were my first musical influence. “House Of Fun” is also a great Madness song.

[@scottyscot8]

Great reaction to a fun song 👍😁🎼🎵🎵🎶🎶❤️

[@chrissielaplante9127]

Omg 😂😂😂😂 You make my day!!

[@brosciencegutfeelings7058]

Rewind and listen all you want brother, we’re here for you!

[@nightw4tchman]

I've met Suggs, the lead singer of Madness, he's an amazing down to earth guy. He went out of his way to stick around for fans after the show and came across as a genuinely nice person who enjoyed what he did.

[@zoeherriot]

That's damn cool. Suggs joined the band when he was 16 and was only 18(is) when they released their first single. He's a legend.

[@donkfail1]

"Do Madness got any more stuff?" Oh, you have a whole lot of Madness to look forward to... So much! And a lot of it as catchy and energetic as this one. Their music was so much fun and always makes me happy. They did a couple of really sad and serious ones too, but most of it is just silly, but brilliant, feel good music. They formed in 1976 (45 years ago!) and their latest tour was 2018-2019.

[@brandib8465]

Those moves got your digestion movin

[@jim-bob-outdoors]

Welcome to the music of my teenage years. So much fun, you just cant help smile when Madness is playing.

[@blktauna]

Love Madness! Ska for the 80s

[@lesscarmel5527]

YEESSSSSSS! Madness-I am the proud owner of all of their albums. Huge fan of theirs from the very beginning. I have a ticket to see them in NYC if COVID ever ends. They have a huge catalogue to have fun and dance to. So much fun!

[@Tacko14]

They were such a breath of fresh air back then. Still are, they’re still going

[@easagepie]

I thinks it's so funny he immediately started skanking to the beat. Like Dee-Lite says, "Groove is in the heart"

[@robert_bbiii]

Need a song to wake you up and get the body moving this is it.

[@reeferman42078]

This used to be the theme song to my bicycle rides

[@NoActuallyGo-KCUF-Yourself]

Swing those knees and elbows!

[@docgonzales]

It impossible not to move to this.

[@MrDigitalMike]

Check out Ghost Town by The Specials One of the greatest two tone songs ever

[@j0hnn13K]

British Ska Royalty right here, these guys made fun upbeat Ska and had a whole string of massive hits. These guys never failed to put a smile on your face and keep it there for the rest of the day. (Pro tip, want a good day? start it off with some Madness!!, the rest of your day will be great!) Now if you're getting into Ska... there are a lot of great bands to check out like "The Selecter" (not a typo), "The Specials", "The Beat", "Ranking Roger" and ofc "Madness" to name literally just a few. If its 2Tone (famous Ska record label" its usually dang good. Also check out "Mark Foggo" :)

[@tandraig]

EVERYBODY loved Madness! didnt matter what your usual musical preference was (or how old you were),Madness transcended all that!

[@scottyb5828]

I've not read the replies but I burst out laughing when you got up and started doing the madness jig as an American! This song, along with otbers from madness, was the soundtrack to my youth growing up in the UK in the 80's. The Ska sound comes from 50's Jamaica that was brought to the UK through immigration in the 60's and 70's. I doubt music will be influenced geographically/culturally like that ever again so I have big love for this stuff!

[@kristiwheels9381]

Yaass‼️ more ska music please 🎶🦁.... Perhaps English Beat or even more Madness🤣... Awesome reaction! 🔥

[@kimberlyfoust2815]

English Beat!

[@raesmith145]

There are no words, it's an instrumental .words at the beginning were added by the great Carl Smyth ,to introduce the band at every gig. This is still used 44 years later. Yes they are all now in their sixty and still going strong.

[@ecce_neru]

Go Leo!!! Go Leo!!! Go Leo!!!

[@brianwilson3952]

Madness is pure joy. They are truely unique.

[@JSBIRD69]

Nice dancing!! We could have used you back in the 80's.

[@robertsteinberger5667]

Madness so underrated, one of the classic bands........

[@terriertz6837]

Do you ever think I'm too old and out of shape for all this dancing around? I do. That's why I had to graduate to the car dance party. I listen to jammin' music in the car & since I can't dance while driving it saves me from having to try to dance. It saves me from getting out of breath.

[@WazigeLogica]

You can also just dance every other day and it will graduate you back into shape and make you feel younger in no time ;) How old are you Terri?

[@terriertz6837]

@@WazigeLogica 51. I know that seems young but I have some health issues.

[@WazigeLogica]

@@terriertz6837 Yeah, I'm not judging you then, I have arthritis and some other things going on, things are not as easy as they used to be but I can still dance. Yeah NOT LIKE I USED TO either. Ok, well be blessed and dance on in your car and in your mind then!

[@terriertz6837]

@@WazigeLogica I broke 2 bones in my ankle in 2018. I didn't need surgery but my foot & ankle were so swollen I couldn't wear a shoe on my left foot for 2 years. I went through almost a year of physical therapy but I never regained full mobility/flexibility in my ankle which has caused a permanent limp. Now I use a cane & have balance issues when walking or standing. I'm always worried about falling over. It sucks.

[@josephramirez3688]

This the type of stuff MTV use to play in the early 80s. It was brilliant!!!

[@theNOVEMBERman1116]

Never heard of them but they were jamming whoever was playing that saxophone wasn't playing any games🔥🎶🔥

[@johnwaga3702]

Great reaction to a fantastic ska band from the late 70s and 80s. They had 15 top 10 UK hits and are still going strong. Just watch a video of them playing this at the start of a live concert - the crowds always go wild and the atmosphere is simply electric.

[@fatback2]

"Peaches" by the Stranglers will give you a big smile

[@Tacko14]

Peaches and golden brown, I still have trouble believing it was the same band

[@gdkey8025]

@@Tacko14 Nicxe and Sleazy,Wal k on by!

[@kevinsykes2549]

Wow I haven't heard that in so many years lol

[@mcn6447]

@@gdkey8025 live, dirty beetches

[@davidchalk8883]

@@Tacko14 They also did Waltzinblack - the ultimate creepy fairground tune.

[@kerstinrossek]

Woohoo, I was waiting for it. Love Ska music and especially Madness. Have fun on your Ska-journey 😄👌

[@rhallnapa]

A message to you Rudy-The Specials

[@rossmacintosh5652]

Yes! That's another great song Leo should do.

[@74artgrrl]

Awesome song!

[@maggie1321972]

Great moves there mate! 😎

[@zarkopathsworld6254]

lets goooooo mr vıdeo thıs song ıs dope for you

[@Jillyconjem]

*sigh* I am so glad you’ve finally got to this. 💜💜💜 I first saw this video in either late 1979 or early/mid 1980 on a tv in a little club in Asbury Park called the Fast Lane. This video and the two others I was sober enough to recall have stayed with me. The second video was “Never Say Never” by Romeo Void. And the third was the Plasmatics with Wendy O taking a chainsaw to a car while wearing shaving cream. By then I was too out of it to recall the song, but I sure couldn’t forget Wendy O. Fun night. 💜💜💜

[@karenboughton9252]

All about having fun ...and we did to madness xx

[@Fredrivams]

This was the way to react to madness- one step beyond!! Me n my 6 year old do the same when ever it comes on. Great content