Madness: Past Present Future

Madness at the Camden Roundhouse, Dec 2019,
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We return there in December for 3 nights of #PastPresentFuture.
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[@spiritov69]

I love madness Since -79 First time i heard one step beyond, that was it.. Never heard anyth like it, living in Sweden.. That opened the door to the whole ska/ reggae scene, for me Prince Buster, Desmond dekker, skatalites, etc I never get tired of listening to madness. Fantastic band

[@gilwood7530]

Awwwwwww ... These guys have given so much joy over the years

[@hoopenhanger]

What a great video. These lads obviously never forgot their working class roots.

[@oldskoolfool141]

Working class? lol

[@graysaltine6035]

@@oldskoolfool141 ye what....? Suggs' had a club-singer mother and a deadbeat, addicted and absentee dad, worked as a butcher's apprentice and a painter/decorator before Madness. I bet you think you're working class cos you vote red and read the guardian.....

[@bigbernie7260]

They weren't all working class especially Woody.

[@brettnetherton398]

One of the greatest bands ever. Completely unique sound.

[@jari2018]

later madness are ok are a aging adult I are but the early madness had somethng else -maybe going into a digital studio in the 80s did that -many of the bands in that era has sucky melodies, sucky sound, sucky recordings ,saying yes to some recording company because this is all we got and we know we are the best -( which nobody was -they lied thier ass off and ignored the facts) -the same situation are in the gaming industry now -it allabout graphics ( sound) and not the content in which older games exel but you have to have the lates gameengine to appeal to kids

[@joethelion6016]

@brettnetherton398 Absolutely agree, totally unique and phenomenal songs. Every one tells a story.

[@raymondturner9441]

I grew up with the band around Highgate Road. Terry at the start was a mate of mine. He was the skinhead in the clash film rude boy. Pete magee who got arrested was my next door neighbour. Love this video lots of good memories

[@4th_Lensman_ofthe_Apocalypse]

When you say Terry at the start do you mean the tramp guy getting pissed that Suggs calls McKwackers and Chrissy boy pulls a face like “look at the state of this cnt”?

[@raymondturner9441]

@@4th_Lensman_ofthe_Apocalypse yes terry mcquade.. he was oasis and stone roses drug deal guy in the 90s

[@4th_Lensman_ofthe_Apocalypse]

@@raymondturner9441 Blimey! In that case you’d have thought he’d have done a bit better for himself!

[@4th_Lensman_ofthe_Apocalypse]

@@raymondturner9441 I’m guessing he didn’t follow rule No.1…. *DONT GET HIGH ON YOUR OWN SUPPLY!* 😂🤣💀

[@msbloomers9166]

Great guys....best band, ever. My old boss Keith use to cut Sugg's hair & I was very fortunate enough to receive a signed album. xx

[@nordic1121]

Never got the chance to see these boys live, a colourful band full of life and energy with top songs, you can’t beat a bit of madness

[@naturalmystery]

Well seeing Tommo walks away from the coppers! lol Old habits never die! ;)

[@ejesg1]

The stairway mentioned regarding the clash is the one on the album cover.

[@xavierid]

I'm a 50 years old doctor, sometimes someone notice my boots and ask why i wear them. And i always answer "Once a rude boy.. always a rude boy".

[@sean3691]

@TheOldBadGamer beastie boy.

[@WalterSobchak1000]

A band that inspired happiness through music, no better gift than that

[@SlackrUk]

I love Woody and Bedders' relationship. All of them really, just so comfortable with each other :) It's great to see.

[@joethelion6016]

I'm so glad I was young when Madness were young. Best times ever

[@jmr5707]

Everybody loves Madness. Even here in Southern California they were huge. Great memories from my school days. Still love 'em.

[@intransit5719]

In Dortmund too

[@jacl099175]

Whats the name of the song playing throughout please?

[@erik_griswold]

No Doubt used to cover Madness songs.

[@chefprov]

jmr5707 dude,,, they are going to be IN VEGAS MEMORIAL DAY 2020 !!!! I suggest you go ! I was able to see them in England last December at the house of fun weekender ! EPIC !

[@lovaloz]

I live in Southern California and my dad talks about how he grew up listening to Madness too! Just visiting their music because I'm quite curious about the Ska genre and I see why he liked it so much!

[@mariom9401]

Today I am 49 and despite certain differences, we always admire the great British bands, I grew up listening to Madness and I remember great moments with friends, they are geniuses. Greetings from Argentina.

[@davidlester7066]

Feck me Mario,them differences from our generations will be always put to one side through bands like Madness cos music is Universal regardless of conficts or certain football legends RIP Maradona.Greetings from the UK.

[@deletebilderberg]

No differences friend. We are ALL brothers and sisters. I visited Buenos Aires in 2018 and it was a wonderful experience. Fine wine and delicious steaks, and very friendly locals! 🇦🇷 🇬🇧

[@johnjohnnyjohnson9987]

Nice message Mario. Even Politicians can't take away the good times and memories of our youth. Hope you are well.

[@davidlester7066]

@@johnjohnnyjohnson9987 Spoken like a poet JJ J and still living my youth from that iconic era and following the same music fella.

[@johnjohnnyjohnson9987]

@@davidlester7066 Thanks David. It was a wonderful time for music. Madness, The Specials, The Clash and the The Jam just four prime examples. TBH the list is endless. I always looked forward to trips to the record shop.

[@imdigitalmedia]

The soundtrack of my youth, brings a warmth to my heart to see the banter and the friendship. Wicked musicians and showman!

[@TheSiggi13]

Madness can walk down the street no problem but One Direction get mobbed, the world is upside down

[@richardh8082]

Who?

[@punkwrestle]

Madness was famous 30 years ago, they got mobbed back then.

[@SB-lt7oy]

Problem with that is normally famous people wear hats, dark glasses and turn the collar of their suit up. The thing about Madness is that's the only way people have ever seen them 🤣 Nobody recognises them without the hats and dark glasses!

[@alfching2499]

This is really good.What a great bunch of blokes indeed

[@dionysiaex5538]

Well if this is Madness then I know I'm filled with gladness!

[@dionysiaex5538]

@Compliment Thief Its all eggs, bacon, beans and a friiiiiiied slice.

[@barukkazhad8998]

Of all the music/bands that i have loved ,madness and their music ,style and humour hold the largest spot in my heart

[@daskleinegluck4553]

YES!

[@EddieG1888]

Is there another British band as beloved by EVERYONE up and down the country as Madness? I don't think so. Legends.

[@stevencairns9160]

Madness best band ever ever ever ever 😎😎😎😎😎

[@Georgeth-kb6rg]

what a nonsense

[@melgrant7404]

@@Georgeth-kb6rg divine madness😊

[@curriehot]

Thank you Madness for all the music and joy you have given to millions over the years and still making fantastic music today

[@MillieonaVespa]

I absolutely loved this ! …love from Dublin xxx

[@raksh9]

1989, Australia. I mention a Madness song to a guy at school. "MADNESS?" he exclaims. "They're LEGENDARY!" I'll always remember these fine folk from their appearance on The Young Ones.

[@Nickmariners]

raksh9: I was actually AT that BBC recording of the Young Ones episode. The band didn't play live, but several of them sat amongst us in the small studio audience.

[@raksh9]

@@Nickmariners That's so cool! Can you tell more of the story? How did you get into the studio audience? What was the shooting day like, were there a lot of takes? Did you see several scenes being shot?

[@leshogg6616]

Suggs has got the Micky flanagan . " Pimp walk" lovin it .

[@MrGreen_]

Why am I only finding this channel now 😢I am a massive fan of you guys .. lots of love and respect from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@elizabethyoung3061]

Thanks to you guys I invested in learning to play the saxophone when I was fourteen. I saw you on Top of the Pops performing One Step Beyond, and off I went to the music department to enrol. 🎷

[@UBZUKki]

Brilliant

[@ZeldaFitz]

Shame Mike Barson wasn’t in this video, he is a very funny bloke.

[@briandavis8939]

Zelda Fitzgerald and Chas 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪😎

[@oc2phish07]

Loved these guys a a kid MANY years ago and love them now. Back then I lived in Kilburn VERY near to Brown's Chemist where they filmed 'House of Fun'. Ah, Happy Days.

[@DavidWright3101663156gilbert]

Me and my mate saw you at Birmingham Bingley Hall on the Madness Seven tour where your supporting act was the Bellstars-we were 15. That night will stay with me forever. You were bang on form. It's wonderful to see you again. I still have my Madness KZbin nights which should be on prescription to combat the blues.

[@johnspencer9854]

So awesome to see you guys, this video is brilliant, I wish it was longer

[@daskleinegluck4553]

That's much more wonderful than any of their albums to be put on the recordplayer again 😊. It's lovely as could be!

[@fugazi_]

Not being a native speaker, I'm having a hard time grasping the Terence/Terry anecdote which Sugg tells right at the beginning (0:14). From "now as I look back, someone ... (?)", I don't follow any more. Would be curious to know what this story is about, so if anyone could help me out and transcribe it or sum it up? Terrific footage by the way. Madness are one of the constants in my life from their very beginning. So glad they were part of my youth.

[@parklane8315]

Golden years for music, glad I grew up then and not ****ing now !

[@joethelion6016]

Same 100%

[@MrCateyes007]

I got to know Madness through MTV during the early eighties.It all started with the “One step beyond”video and so on.I still got those Madness videos and cassettes from back then.Madness for ever!Greetings from Aruba,the Caribbean.

[@peterfriel5129]

I keep watching this and want to to go back to those days(TARDIS ??) any body else feel the same ..keep safe .

[@michael5089]

Yes!!!!! 🤘🤘

[@liammorrison209]

Me 3 lol

[@peterjenkins1244]

Great to to take a trip down memory lane with one of the best bands ever ! I grew up with this band absolutely brilliant! God bless you boys !

[@thecraftyguy6358]

Still enjoy watching anything to do with Madness. The first band I ever dug.

[@cjhards]

The Boys. Growing up in the 80’s there was school (boring) & then there was MADNESS!! Absolute Legendary times. What have the kids got now? Computer games, Smartphones etc! #givemethe80s.anyday

[@ianmangham4570]

Yup, my older bro would play madness on his new portable Hitachi tape deck, good times.

[@saityavuz76]

STOP TYPING THESE COMMENTS DAMN IT!

[@toto0571]

Absolute Fan from France. I learned english with music, I've been in London in the 80's several times to buy records, clothes and Doc Martens we didn't have in France. Really enjoyed to see pictures from that past. I returned last year, it was cheaper at this time.

[@philipbateson5563]

...Stay press kegs and Grandad shirt, mis-matched lime green and florescent orange socks is the outfit of choice in Leeds in the early 80's.

[@FMCH6444]

Can you imagine walking down the street & seeing the Nutty Boys walking around?

[@gazriley624]

so woody and Bedders are not talking to the others ha ha

[@antonymilne1346]

"Never sell icecreams going that speed" Not same place, not same time. But that's clear friendship right there

[@davidchurchchurchy3674]

Old Eric Morcombe joke.

[@djlewis5149]

@@davidchurchchurchy3674 ...and I still use that gag when I’m out with my mates and e everyone joins in , great to see other 60+ lads still using it too

[@geoffreyjonathanwilson5826]

Great bunch of blokes! Legendary British band !

[@neilmustow368]

Some great history here Madness is my childhood in the early 80's

[@djsouthpaw3811]

Please come to the states!

[@jonathonnolan2195]

For the lads, they’re just reminiscing about the good old times. Swapping stories and remembering how they became Madness.

[@Keith-zu4tz]

First saw Madness in Philadelphia in August of 1983 opening for the Police at RFK Stadium - future American home for Live Aid. Brilliant legends!

[@gilwood7530]

It was JFK in Philly ....I was there TOO ! Wasn't it Joan Jet and REM and someone else Also opening ? MADNESS played Philly ALOT ....Saw them a bunch ! Saw them at some club... Suggie jumped down and was skankin with all us guys that were dancing .

[@Keith-zu4tz]

Oh yes. It was JFK Stadium. RFK was the DC stadium. My mistake. I am pretty sure it was Madness, Joan, and the Police. I was lucky to go to the Shea Stadium show as well. That one was REM, Joan, and the Police.

[@geoffjoffy]

I'm more or less the same age as those guys. I was 18 in 1980. Great film - thanks for uploading.

[@joethelion6016]

Quite a thrill for me when Suggs points out where he lay on the road in 'One Better Day' One of my favourite songs and videos. Ahhhhhh nostalgia overload, I love this band. Sound of my youth.

[@PeakyBlinder]

I was 16 in 1978 and this was the top band imo then and always has been, I have there tunes banging out in my van even today. There is a nutty skin who dances on the bridge at Camden lock and I have my window down and blast out one step beyond when I see him. Top band guys fekin awesome. ❤️❤️

[@DAW1968]

I can't believe how many times I've seen it but only just noticed 'embarrassment' is spelt wrong on the board. 'Kin 'ell.

[@bullyruf]

I always thought that was deliberate as he was baring all (almost) - maybe not though

[@DAW1968]

@@bullyruf Yeah, possibly. I just can't believe it's taken me until I'm nearly 51 before I've noticed it. Hahaha... so disappointed in myself. :-)

[@typhoontim125]

4:29 Suggs, you're a cool guy but for God sake don't chuck your chewing gum on the pavement mate. BIN IT! :)

[@melgrant7404]

Suggs has been given an official bollocking!

[@typhoontim125]

@@chrisleigh4278 If you say so!

[@fliesatdawn]

Absolute legends.

[@OriginalSkaMan]

What a band been a fan all those 40 years seen them Live many times 💙

[@imthedogsbollocksnotyou.7826]

Used to get my Bovver Boots from Holts in the early 80's.

[@bigdaddy4069]

Do you guys know Summer Holiday by Cliff Richard ? "Yeah, you hum it, I'll smash yer face in" Everyone liked Madness

[@ian1568cox]

Brilliant video, Superb band.

[@rhinodonkey7339]

Whoops I thought this was a video on mental health treatment through the ages, god damn it! I need to remember and be more precise when searching for videos in future 😩😩

[@2bsure]

Lol!!!

[@finnmanproductions9240]

Great video lads. Wow, lots of tourists there now. Back in the 80’s my school mate wouldn’t stop talking about Madness. I told him he was mad and he replied ”ness” - classic.

[@davidsanderson5918]

Still can't beat Take It Or Leave It.....didn't see it till many years after it was made. I remember when I bought '7' when it came out, the inner sleeve advertised it BUT....how on earth did any people get to see it in 1980/1981?? It wasn't on telly. We didn't have VCRs then....not just yet! To this day I'm still amazed that right at their peak, they decided to go back and play THEMSELVES in their own 'rags to riches' story. Such a weird move! But hey, I still shove in the DVD and relive those early Madness days.

[@briandavis8939]

Woody and Bedders sound young and the rest of the men just sound as they should do OLD 😂 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪😎

[@ZeldaFitz]

Mark,Woody & Suggs are the same age 58. Chris is 63, Lee 61(almost 62),Mike 61 and Carl is 60.

[@briandavis8939]

Zelda Fitzgerald yes your right

[@stevensibbet5869]

Nothing like where I was brought up, I was brought up on the same estate as Boy George, desolate, miles from anything interesting.

[@kinkong1961]

blimey iam 61 now and still love madness one weekend I think it was 81 or could be earlier we went camping to Skegness from the midlands 3 cars and my old man's 8 birth tent strapped to my mate's roof any way we found a field and we were the only ones in it paid are two nights dues put the tent up and went out for knees up we all go nised as a pute all crashed out in the tent and woke up to the sounds of thunder over 500 scooters and tents arrived and we were the only norms we all had leather jackets we all looked at each other and thought we are dead any way I had brought by big boom box with 12-inch speakers so I krept out the tent and got my tape out of the car which I had bought and it was a madness tape I put on one step beyond full blast and all 8 of us did the madness walk and within seconds there were 500 mods doing the same thing following us and dancing i was so glad i brought the tapes with me as we were the bees knees with these guys they looked after us and we had a fantastic time so thanks boys .it was one of the best weekends we ever had as music brought us all together so all the best from john from Rugby UK.

[@stephenedwards382]

If Suggs wasnt there, nobody would have a fucking single clue who the other geezers are, but they walking around and waving at people as if they were Elvis.

[@mattclark7634]

I have walked all the streets many times, Love Camden Town, Great video see you all at the roundhouse

[@deletebilderberg]

I lived in Camden back in the day. Often saw the boys out and about. Watched a few of them playing tennis a few times. Great days!

[@31secondsorthereabouts86]

What's that guy (wearing the brown hat) from "Combat Dealers" doing with Maddess??

[@lynnstrange3819]

So excited. Going to see them in December!!! Can’t wait 😊

[@natividadb.1098]

Un peu d'histoire d'un grand groupe dont la musique contribue depuis 1985 à mon bonheur musical. Merci beaucoup pour ce documentaire. Amitiés.

[@janebeard1890]

Hey guys love Camden and Madness fab GIG in Bristol at The Downs, thanks for the towel Suggs see the pic x

[@jacl099175]

Ello what's the name of the song playing throughout please?

[@TheMisterMonkeyman]

Wish I had the $ to fly over and see one of those gigs. I saw them for the 1st time in '81 I think, at UCLA. Great fun. They had Paul Carrack playing keys with them and he played a solo version of "Tempted". Great days for music. Peace.

[@nervo6321]

Lovely down to earth guys.....

[@nervo6321]

@Compliment Thief 😂

[@EckenDunkelheit]

My adolescence was spent listening to and loving Ska played by Argentine bands that copied the style, clothes, and movements of Madness. Ska and Madness are part of my life and I hope someday to know the streets where it all started.

[@lamby1022]

Imagine the stories these Boys could tell 😎

[@bricksburger5409]

Hey madness, this is my memories as music as a child

[@RICHARDDUNN05]

Excellent love Madness

[@davidsanderson5918]

2:40 Thommo TO THIS DAY giving the old bill a wide berth! Didn't even stay for the selfie. Ha ha.

[@UBZUKki]

Feeling very nostalgic seeing these guys walking through Camden Town. Spent a lot of time searching for records, clothes and going clubbing mid 80's to early 90s. Just a great buzz about that place during those years.... Really miss it.

[@dodgydruid]

I got my first pair of Dr Marten loafers from Holts and a pair of moonstompers with the screw on soles, would have bought me first pair of 14 hole steelers from there but they didn't get them in as early as the old boot shop in Tottenham Court Road and a fair few of us waited all nite so we could be down Carnaby St in our brand new and blister forming 14 hole steel toe caps lol In my neck of the woods we had Taylors of Penge who were like Ben Sherman gurus and often frequented by the likes of Bowie. Met Alexei Sayle in the tailors in Carnaby St as he used to get his tonic suits there, I suspect Adrian Edmonson's "Eddie" suit also came from the same stable hehe

[@seangaskin7608]

Great video of them reminiscing! Makes for a good run up to their book which should be out later this month! 😎👍

[@ichhasseamerika]

I'll never forget when our house came out. We loved it and took it into our hearts even where I grew up in the States. Thank you guys for the great times.

[@RetroJay1974]

Probably heard it so many times! over and over and from thousands of folk all up and down this country, but you guys were brilliant from the very get go and will never be forgotten. Just a huge thank you for creating music that has stood the test of time :)

[@alexgreen5064]

Very nice stroll down memory lane fellas. I was brought up in Kentish Town & went to Haverstock School from '80 - '86 and know those locations like the back of my hand. Great stories...

[@sourjellybaby4286]

Was at Haverstock at the same time. What house were you in? I was in Primrose

[@alexgreen5064]

@@sourjellybaby4286 I was in Camden..... I rememeber, Joe Squires, Ray Boyle, Toby Vogel, Paul Brunning, Tom Burridge, Aaron Turner..... could probably go on and on.

[@2bsure]

A major turning point in my young life. 55 now but only 15 then when the Ska revival came along. As a British born of Jamaican heritage we welcomed choons we grew up on. Madness and the Specials, so many memories.

[@davidhunter1574]

Love Madness best band ever thanks for all the memories 😎😎😎😎😎😎😎👍

[@richumphreys9989]

i use to be in the same class as Graham McPherson ( Suggs) Quinton Kynaston

[@melgrant7404]

Rough school says suggs

[@ianmcdougall2900]

Woody aged well.....guess Drummers do....ha

[@hawsrulebegin7768]

There’s two camps in madness. The geezers and the not geezers. Ha.

[@hallamhal]

I love how proud Bedders is of One Better Day - It is a really beautiful song

[@TheYeracs]

I first went to Camden Town in 1984 when I became a fan aged 13. It still holds the same excitement for me now as it did then. I grew up on the south side of the Northern line and after discovering the band, my south London roots never seemed to cut the mustard compared to the Holy Trinity of Chalk Farm, Camden Town and Mornington Crescent. Despite my best efforts I never bumped into the band members on their hallowed NW1 turf ( unlike lucky Lee) but it never mattered as in my mind, the tales I gathered would play out as I visited the "nutty" landmarks. This piece is so evocative of those times and strikes such a chord that I cannot express just how happy it makes me feel. I will be at the Roundhouse, just as I have been at Clapham, Hampstead and Central Hall this year. In 1984 I started writing on my pencil case " Be Mad Not Sad" and "Have Guts Be Nuts" I don't have a pencil case any more but I am still a Madness fan. And am likely to be until they put me in the ground. God bless the good ship Madness and all who sail in her - we truly are the chosen ones xxx

[@drey8]

This is awesome! I can't imagine what I'd do if I was in Laaaandan taaaan on an afternoon sesh and saw Lee, Chris and Suggs (with a pint!) wandering round, I'd flip me lid. And Woody and Bedders having a bit of a cultural tour with his Barbour jacket and umbrella. Good work fellas.

[@HammerHealedCD]

40 years ago the first ever 7" I ever spent my pocket money on was 'The Prince'.Got our tickets for Sunday 15 Dec at the Roundhouse.Going to be a fantastic night with Madness back on home turf.How many of today's 10 year old's will be writing a similar tribute in 40 years time.Glad I'm early 50's and grew up with Madness,Bad Manners,Specials.Beat etc.

[@3sjstill438]

14 year old skin here keep the faith

[@angelicskin7756]

57 year old skin here ,its for life

[@nihahsnita1358]

Skinhead Oi! Madness is not Skin....

[@3sjstill438]

angelic skin77 oi! brothers

[@3sjstill438]

Nihahs Nita it really is... its two tone and its ska, its skinhead music. look at chas smash, he used to rock ma1s and fuckin oxbloods mate, same with suggs and his crombies. you cant tell me that madness have fuck all to do with skinhead.

[@3sjstill438]

angelic skin77 oi! brother

[@petemarr824]

Where is Monsieur Barso? :O

[@RobBob555]

and lee ??

[@petemarr824]

@@RobBob555 the guy with Suggs in the hat and white shirt is Lee

[@ianjessop1602]

I've followed Madness for 40 years+ and had the privilege to meet them a couple of times - the first time in a pub in Brixton just before they went on stage to play at Ian Dury's memorial concert at Brixton Academy 16 June 2000, and then when The Lee Thompson Ska Orchestra gig at Boisdale, Canary Wharf on 16 April 2016 was the centre piece of my stag do. They are always so down to earth, approachable and good humoured - - it makes being a fan a special thing

[@elizabethyoung3061]

I worked at the Camden Palace in 1985.

[@elizabethyoung3061]

@The camera never lies but the lens a lil fibber you care, by virtue of taking the time to comment, you poor soul!

[@harry.mfowlie9368]

Brilliant lads, cheers for signing my album and fez up at Montrose,,, great to see you lads enjoying yourselfs, all the best