Madness - (My Name Is) Michael Caine (Official Video)

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Taken from their fifth studio album, Keep Moving, British band Madness released Michael Caine in February 1984 when it spent eight weeks in the UK chart, peaking at number 11. It is unusual for the fact that lead vocals are sung not by Suggs, but by Chas Smash, who wrote the song with drummer Woody.
More serious than most other Madness videos up to that point, the promo for Michael Caine was based on the actor's film The Ipcress File and the song tackles the subject of an IRA informer during the troubles in Northern Ireland. The 'my name is Michael Caine' sample was recorded by Caine himself, who was persuaded to do it by his daughter.
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[@bodieofci5418]

Michael Caine did the voiceover as his daughter was a big fan of Madness.

[@andrewmatthews6861]

Everybody should be they are BRILLIANT ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@evonx1]

True. Was in Smash Hits.

[@euromusicfreak]

@World Mayhem Organisation , Was this voice futuristic then, as this is from 1984, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels was from 88

[@ElvarMasson]

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Caine_(song)

[@MrYFlyer]

Not many people know that.

[@johnmcgee832]

One of the most underrated MADNESS hit singles

[@55teebone]

Never been underrated.

[@yogiaol]

This is their best song!

[@Coxy_Wrecked]

@@55teebone It's rarely mentioned as a top Madness song and KZbin viewing stats suggest it not close to being one of their mot popular songs. So,yeah it's underrated.

[@clairenoon4070]

@@Coxy_Wrecked KZbin viewing stats! Forgetting the decades of people appreciating this song before KZbin ever existed. Given that KZbin is used far more by younger people, all it shows is younger people 'underrating' it.

[@user36945]

I always loved It. Those chorus ....

[@mikebenson5416]

Thanks to Michael caine himself for being a sport and doing the song with them!

[@xenohtype]

Funny thing is, he initially refused to do the song until his daughter told him how massive Madness was.

[@mikebenson5416]

brcaa really! I love little facts about madness like that.

[@ollyf5088]

A lot of people don't know that

[@andrewmatthews6861]

Makes the song complete ❤️❤️❤️

[@99barrywhite]

@@ollyf5088 hehe v good

[@SlackrUk]

The older I get the more I appreciate Madness.

[@loulov]

Takes me to 1984 and far happier days.

[@cazm9964]

1000%

[@eddiebear100]

Is this one of the coolest songs Madness did or what.

[@GiovanniPerini69]

this is a great song, although I would say it's a little more Bowie-esque than the usual Madness style , which is great too , of course

[@jamesrowden303]

What.

[@mikefallopian3191]

THE coolest.

[@michaelcaine5591]

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[@gowmitch069]

Grey day

[@murkredi]

It's Michael Caine. Legend has it, Madness asked him to do the voice-over and he refused, then his daughter said he was mad to refuse, as they were her favourite band. So he relented and spoke the lines.

[@peterwhent66]

What I loved about Madness, was just when you thought you knew them, they produced something totally different. They come across as a bunch of clowns, but they were an immensely talented group of of musicians. Chas Smash....massively under rated!

[@joeb6137]

Yeah like theyd dance around and just be goofy. But then theres some string arrangements that make me hold back tears. These videos are so ahead of their time. They almost have like the feel of youtube videos. Like so funny, and you think their inexpensive to make, but obviously they were but like so masterfully done. A labor of love.

[@Moondog-wc4vm]

@@joeb6137 Still doing it now in 2020, but even better than way back when!

[@kerrylester8437]

Totally 👍

[@ollyf5088]

They must be fairly intelligent to come up with a song like this

[@michaelcaine5591]

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[@lovejoy3347]

I love the fact The legend that is Michael Caine recorded himself, introducing himself, for this great record.

[@pale_saint]

Not many people know that

[@muftydog]

@@pale_saint 'a lot of'

[@thatsmrfuckwit]

Best song they ever did, IMO -- chord progression priceless.....

[@ajs41]

1:43 to 1:59 sounds a bit like David Bowie in my opinion.

[@johngough2958]

I'm inclined to agree with you! I actually have the single on vinyl - bought when it came out (I'm showing my age). But a helluva nuanced song. PS: everything I know about chords comes from M. Barson.

[@vordman]

I'm on a Madness marathon. Yep, another classic.

[@josephduffy6455]

Michael Caine is supercool one of the greatest actors ever

[@emmadobson6486]

The part he says my name is Michael caine really gets me lol. Love it ❤

[@danmcdaid]

Cracking song, and a great departure from their usual stuff. For a band that's a national treasure, they're still somehow underrated.

[@patc2796]

you will never find a band as fun as madness

[@jasemk]

The air sax and the the wink is pure inspiration - sums up a brilliant band.

[@sergioalmasy8722]

The air sax and the others with their intense eye focus and hand pose on him is also "pure inspiration"(!!).

[@brianfuggle3901]

This was always one of my favourite Madness songs, I love the air of melancholy attached to this tune.

[@lairdjohn]

I was a dispatch rider in London and often collected the master records from stiff records.

[@andrewcharles459]

But did you get the free Friday pints?

[@NancyDrewe]

If it ain’t Stiff... 😂

[@nasskhan4543]

Different from the usual Madness hits. A band I think we take for granted sometimes.

[@deletebilderberg]

Carl proving what a wonderful voice he has AND wordsmith (pun intended!) along with Woody’s songwriting skills.

[@Moondog-wc4vm]

I thought this song was appropriate to listen to when I heard Sir Michael Caine had announced yet another retirement from acting this time at at age 90. Maybe this time he really means it, but I wouldn't be surprised or disapponted by at least one more triumphant comeback 🙂 I wish you many more good years Maurice!

[@deadlullabies]

I love the fact that Madness did some very thoughtful, melancholic songs among the Nutty Sound. Love them x

[@neill7813]

If you can’t love madness you need help . Timeless sound .👌

[@mickylawless1941]

These guys are so f#%king great! The 80's alt music was and is my favorite genre of rock. I'm 63, so this genre of music over 50's, 60's, 70's, 90's and beyond. All the decades produced (produce) great music, including up to the 2020's. But Madness defines my favorite era/genre of music.

[@CP-zu5pi]

Looking back on these videos, the thought and effort that went into them is amazing. You really don't see anything like this anymore and its a real shame.

[@mummyd1990]

Micheal Caine and Madness what a unique mix.

[@slyasleep]

brilliant. Being in Madness must have been one of the greatest experiences of being in any band, ever.

[@stevemilne9306]

This has always been one of Madness's best tunes. Remember when it came out it felt like they'd suddenly grown up and taken a darker style. Brilliant song.

[@4879daniel]

Indifferent to this when I first listened to divine madness as a kid preferring the better known pop songs but 30 years on it is hitting the spot. Definitely one of their best.

[@hluynur]

One of their best songs!

[@johnb5482]

Last week in London I saw Mr Caine while at dinner and all I could think of was this song.

[@Nik-tb9xz]

This is my all time favorite of Madness!

[@union2860]

Fantastic what a band. Brilliant 👍🇬🇧

[@leefletcher3113]

The pure genius of brilliant lyrics and almost fairground tunes. Kept me going as a teen and still does. Finsbury Park forever ❤️

[@samuelgarside6523]

Honestly one of the greatest songs of all time in my opinion

[@user-mx7uc2ji3w]

The old guy was in The IPCRESS File with Michael Caine. Nice touch.

[@richardjackson4908]

Don't think so, that was Nigel Green, He died in 1972!!!

[@BML8384]

A virtually forgotten unique little gem 😊

[@Cornz38]

Ive just watched a quiz show and I thought this was the answer to a question, it wasn't but I came here to listen to it as I haven't heard this for 20 years. You're right, its a gem... Not forgotten though...

[@TheGodParticle]

cornz38 and not many people know that.

[@kevinwatts8958]

Paul Whitehouse. 8-)

[@jjHoss]

:-) never gets old...

[@michaelfarrow5817]

A few years ago I was painting the ceiling and Mark Radcliffe was interviewing Michael Caine and after he was finished he played this. He said something like "I know it's obvious but sometimes it's OK to be obvious"

[@robleary3353]

An almost forgotten classic!. Yet as an aging Madness fan (55 +) can still remember the lyrics! 🤣

[@raynardhymen2139]

Madness lyrics are like riding a bike 😁

[@ariffazal8058]

Great song with simple lyrics! That ladies and gentlemen, were the 80's magical bands who were excellent singers as well as musicians.

[@andrewmatthews6861]

Well said Arif ❤️❤️

[@DerekLyons]

Happy 90th birthday Michael Caine

[@andymatthews7617]

Madness never made a bad record Thanks lads ❤

[@Stu-The-Cue]

This song has always struck a sad chord with me since childhood, like accepting a loss

[@no1reallycaresabout2]

Makes sense From what Ive read, the song depicts a Troubles-era informant going mad.

[@eightiesmusic1984]

@@no1reallycaresabout2The Troubles were unbelievably bad. I grew up in the seventies and eighties and it seemed like it would never end with atrocities all the time by loyalists and the IRA. Absolutely shocking.

[@geistycat4532]

My favourite Madness song.

[@susanpeploe2707]

this is my favorite madness song epic!

[@jukeboxjonnie]

+Susan Peploe How about 'One better Day' ? 8D

[@katm6]

Mine, too. It makes me happy.

[@pauleyles9536]

And mine I othen do my drum kit impression (which is done by mouth alone (2my music on my i.pod. Which includes the Human League and the Jam.

[@pauleyles9536]

Funny enough sweet ♥️. It happens to be my favourite Madness song. And I love doing my drum kit sound affect impression (which sounds like the real thing.) 2 this great track. By Madness. ♥️♥️

[@pauleyles9536]

Likewise. Susan Sweet ♥️ I'm a mega big Human League fan. And I really think that u should definitely listen to the Human League song. Which is my favourite Human League single. And it's called 1man in my ♥️.

[@londonguy007]

A very good and clever song. Shame its not more widely recognized

[@TONYCOV881]

What is this song about? It's a great song but I never got it and why is it about Michael Caine?

[@coolmacatrain9434]

@@TONYCOV881 It's about an informer during 'The Troubles' in Northern Ireland. Chas Smash, who wrote and sang the song, has Irish parents.

[@TONYCOV881]

@@coolmacatrain9434 Ok Thanks!

[@CabanaD]

Was HUGE in the right circles in the US back in the day. Was in my teens when this came out.

[@michaelcaine5591]

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[@samholden2256]

My favourite madness song and Michael Caine my favourite actor too.

[@JLF74uk05]

The song they never seem to perform. One of the best madness songs in my opinion

[@leethrelfalllt]

Absolutely love this song. So different to all other tracks.

[@normalwisdom4048]

*Wings of a Dove was pretty out there also* 😊

[@colinelderfield6964]

Absolutely brilliant song Truly great actor Michael Caine.

[@ablunn894]

Has to be my fav madness song- playing it constantly these days!

[@dolphin66]

I hadn´t heard this in 30 + years. What a lovely tune!

[@themanorSka]

Chas Smash absolute legend 🎵😎🔥💯

[@michaelkeeble1480]

I can remember going to the shops and buying Madness LPs back in the day. Now in my late 50s im watching them on here and hey I do not have any scratches no matter how many times I play this song on youtube :)

[@gavincohen9532]

Still my favourite Madness tune

[@NannyWhip]

Cathal Smyth (Chas Smash) has a great crooning voice on this. It's a pity he didn't do more lead vocals for the band. Mind you, he's really good at classy shouting as well.....see "One Step Beyond". Michael Caine initially refused to record on it until his daughter told him how massive Madness were!

[@Pauldjreadman]

I always thought it was sampled

[@miakaal]

Chas used to be second singer to Suggs on lots of Madness hits. As well as chief Nutcase. The whole band has been underrated probably because they were never really taken seriously. But many of their lyrics are very profound and moving, all wrapped in good music and fun but never losing their weight for all that.

[@Wolfington]

I believe he was slated to be lead vocalist on the second single from the album - Victoria Gardens, except that ended up not neing the second single in the end, and they went for the Suggs fronted One Better Day instead. Both great songs - would've preferred Victoria Gardens myself. That's why the artwork for the One Better Day single looks like it'd be more at home for a single about a London park than a home for dossers.

[@pintpot]

@@Pauldjreadman No, I remember MC talking about it at the time. He recorded it specially for them

[@11matt11]

I think the problem is the music press were truly awful back then. They had a lot of influence, and they would attack any band, pushing rumours that the band was break up, because How dare they have another singer!!! "Victoria Gardens" is a great song sung by Cathal, and was supposed to be the single after Michael Caine, but was shelved because they didn't want the press of breaking up. "One Better Day" was put out instead.

[@yorkshirepianist8407]

It's noticeable how many of the songs written and sung by Cathal were quite reflective and so different from the exuberant character he mostly portrayed. But that's cool - this is a great song.

[@spyingcactus]

By far their best song

[@pauleyles9536]

spyingcactus True m8. I often go around my city of Portsmouth. Doing my drum kit sound affect impression 2 this great song.

[@happentodie8776]

Proof if it were needed that madness could at àny given moment produce beautiful music ..this track has so many wonderful things about it ..my favourite of theirs

[@philippepalmer2968]

it's Michael Caine's 90th birthday today,not many people know that 😀

[@kennyboy4401]

very overlooked madness song. ..quality

[@neighbourhoodwitch18]

What a fucking amazing track. Still have the original vinyl. Cheers, Madness, for chronicling my teenage years ☺️❤️

[@johnhannay16]

Haunting, wistful and imaginative. Great song, thanks for posting.

[@DolenzFan5]

Such an underrated song

[@bob-enough8223]

I think this is one of their best ever.

[@rickyfromDublin]

Such an underrated band, brilliant track. 💞

[@honus64]

What is their rating anyhow?

[@richardstokes3625]

The was my old man’s favorite Madness song

[@Britboy2877]

Madness were so good

[@davidcheevers517]

There is a Mark 3 out on the cobbles!!!!

[@cefnonn]

About 25 years old when the song came out.

[@jean-jacquesrufin6943]

Michael Caine, Madeness...all i love in that country! French fan 70yo!

[@darksideCowboy]

just read the text with a fresh french akzent because of the "madeness" :-D

[@anthonycodona1399]

One of my favourite bands a best of 1980s bands e music 🎶

[@TighelanderII]

They were such a great band with a artistic progression that was like the Beatles. "Keep Moving" was a phenomenal album, and it seems they flamed out after this.

[@sammieperkins8641]

Life won’t be the same without the 80’s

[@eightiesmusic1984]

A writer said recently that the further away we are from the eighties the closer it seems such has its impact been. Very true.

[@paulshotter2094]

Madness my name Michael Caine classic song from the eighties good song

[@97channel]

Suddenly recognised the location of the intro. The big grey building at the top of the street was the TV-am studios in Camden. The car travels down Stucley Place. Just had a look at it on Google maps. It's changed a lot, but it's still identifiable.

[@tmrezzek5728]

Nice tip-of-the-hat to 'The Ipcress File!'

[@Tom-sj5og]

I thought it was ! I love that film :-)

[@jbrodie007]

Best thing they did by far, great song

[@samuelelsby1800]

james brodie .....only equalled by ‘Bed and Breakfast Man’

[@dackmont]

james brodie That, and "Disappear"... and "The Prince", and.... (etc etc) :-)

[@pauleyles9536]

True m8 & I really adore this song. And I will often do my drum kit sound affect impression 2this great track. I am a mega big Human League fan ♥️ I've even been lucky enough to have met up with both of the Human League Sweet ♥️ s. IE Queens Joanne Catherall ♥️♥️& Queen Susan Sulley ♥️♥️. And King Phillip Oakey 2. And I have nickname both of the Human League Sweet ♥️ s Queen. And Phillip Oakey King. Ather Chess men.

[@pauleyles9536]

Quite true m8 and I will often do my drum kit sound affect impression which is self t0 and sounds like the real thing. 2 this song.

[@michaelcaine5591]

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[@garyjames2892]

It was the best song Madness ever recorded

[@NannyWhip]

Nice vocal from Chas. Makes a change from Suggs. I'd say this is one of the saddest songs they ever recorded. Brilliant.

[@BaccarWozat]

1:32 "Have you ever seen those pictures of Lincoln without a beard? Well, I look like George Washington with a mustache." --Groucho Marx

[@malcolmlane-ley2044]

I was 24, it still sounds amazing and the nostalgia is heightened by some cans of Brewdog IPA

[@ddarkwade]

Amazing song and one of Madness's most stylish video to accompany it, a song that still sounds new even these decades on.

[@bennuballbags2]

I think this is my favourite madness tune

[@katoness]

the first single i ever bought, i was 11 years old and always remember the lady behind the counter telling me it was a cracking, played the tune to death, loved the melancholy in this song

[@richardstokes3625]

Amazing band. Love em

[@jwslijm7278]

A real classic!

[@chriswilliams76]

Fantastic British classic ...... Michael cain a proper British hero 🇬🇧

[@mozdickson]

Ahh loved this since then. if not the best ska band ever, most certainly the most creative. great vocal keys and sax

[@deanodeano8604]

An under appreciated masterpiece! 35 years later it still has it. Folk were used to their Nutty sound I think this, Sun & the Rain etc were overlooked

[@sarakirk9542]

Madness had great hits and none are bad at all. This happens to be favourite song by them. Just love this to bits. Just a shame it’s not as popular as the others. Doesn’t get the credit it deserves 🎶👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@trevorjohnson9397]

Shear brilliance my favourite madness song

[@user-um8oy6lw8j]

The best song for ever!!!!!!!!

[@oscoe]

often forgotten - this is one of their best imo.......

[@georgesmyth6577]

My namesake Cathal does a great job on this,revealing an unusually good voice.

[@nr6366]

Used to skive skool at me mates, we would cook chips in the pan fryer for our lunch and listen to madness all day. Fantastic!

[@janewagner1601]

When music was proper sound and lyrics xx yes I'm 1970s child 1969 just at end. Omg xx

[@insanesince1354]

Nice vocals by Mr Smash :)

[@tylerturner2445]

Your only supposed to blow the bloody doors off!,but madness blow the lid off.

[@gavincohen9532]

Is it so wrong that this is my favourite Madness song?

[@lazydynamite88]

Heard this song on the radio the other day and forgot just how brilliant it was.....awesome

[@andrewmatthews6861]

One of the best bands EVER sadly missed 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@pedrofuste4849]

I'm Michael Caine Que grandes los Madness!!!!! Canciones que perduran en el tiempo!