Remembering One Better Day - Madness with David Bedford

David Bedford Passed away October 2011. Here is reminder why Madness fans will always remember his work with the band. Arranging Strings in the mid 80's.
MIS thanks Darren Balsdon for this clip.

[@patrickpayne8330]

Bless...the Band... My dad ended up there...with only "not" bad.. but separated from his Family...but...yes there were "dodge" geezers...But my Dad always looked booted and suited... with pride... also many were the same...Not just drunks... salute you to post this ...even the poor and homeless have a heart...a story

[@MrMarco33333]

Great track. One of Madness's best. What's quite amazing about this band is everyone in it was capable of quality songwriting.

[@Greatest1979]

I'm so proud of this band, my absolute number 1 fave band for 37 years and counting, my beloved Madness. They are still making fantastic music after being around for 40 years. Keep riding, Camden Cowboys!!!

[@davidbedford1750]

Thanks for sharing, it's great to see this. Best wishes Sarah (David's daughter).

[@kickbiker7920]

David Bedford This track has dated musically so well. I love this 'behind the scenes' clip. You must be so proud of your dad. What a mature sound they have. One of my top tunes of Madness

[@mozdickson]

loved Madness since 1980....this is probably my fav Mad song.

[@goldersgreen1147]

People think of all the big hits but this was one of their best songs so underrated not given enough airplay. How can madness not have a brit award??? You can't get more British than this band who sings about every life in London Yet bands been around 2 minutes get one. So proves these awards are not recognising legends. They could of been massive in America as they love Our history architecture etc you see in their videos. America missed out of a great band down to earth working class guys.

[@johnny0468]

thats what songs should be about...a story,thats what i do with my songs.david bedford,lovely strings....all the parts are beautiful..i learnt this sax part and i love playing lees parts..he plays it so emotionally...the bass playing is superb,,the band are just what a band should be about,,everyone take notice,these guys are masters...

[@mozdickson]

Madness always kept their feet on the footpath. And their eyes and hearts wide open. they deserved every success.

[@MarcusJayMusic]

Such a masterpiece!

[@spalf73]

Awesome, wish everybody could see this side of Madness. Great work from both Bedfords..

[@deletebilderberg]

This is marvellous. What a lovely man. Bedder’s hair, also RIP.

[@noeljohnson868]

This is an interesting, engrossing bit of archive footage, not only for the input of David Bedford, but also the growth of Madness, undeniable UK cultural icons, and - importantly- early 1980's social history....plus a spellbinding look at a video that never came to be, or else was turned into a Bad Acting Fest on Camden Lock...

[@flemwad]

Thanks for posting this clip. I remember hearing an interview on the radio about songs that were 'genius' and 'one better day' and it's orchestration was spoken about - it was a great piece about a tremendous track. This is along the same lines. Such a sublime tune :)

[@EAB1771]

One of my favourite Madness songs. Amazing!

[@ZeldaFitz]

I remember when this was first broadcast back in the spring of 1984. I watched it on my nans old B&W tv. Victoria Gardens was set to be the next single until they changed it to one better day at the last minute. I always thought madness were heading in a really exciting direction at this stage but it all seemed to fall apart commercially. I don't think the pop buying public could get to grips with a more grown up madness sound. To me their imperial period was from 82-84.

[@johnny0468]

i think this band play so well together and thats what makes them so special , as a musician if ur not in the right line up. ur band will never go anywhere xx

[@vajdaveronika]

What a treasure I' ve found. Thanks a lot.

[@djyoungy]

Absolute class of a track.. so underrated but that’s Madness! Meant a lot at the time growing up and one of my first vinyl records. Love it.

[@jukeboxjonnie]

Thanks heavens they rethought the video - It was great with the boys starring in it 8D

[@dominickearney]

Bedders wrote the music. One of the few songs he wrote!

[@fredfat1606]

david bedford also did the strings for shipbuilding

[@markrich7171]

My favorite Madness song.

[@juliofc56]

This song totally helped me to re evaluate Madness, this has got to be cherished as a unique piece of subliminal emotion and shreds your whole being. Fantastic!

[@stevebignell9603]

Absolute legends a mazing song

[@manctube2024]

Great video. Great song.. Many Thanks.......

[@kickbiker7920]

Brilliant clip this!

[@djh29971]

Stiff didn't want to make a video for this song, so Madness got Nigel Dick to direct what became the official video. Was the 'video' we see here an abandoned version or just some rushes to see if it would work? I think they were on the right lines as it would of been a major departure not to have the band in a video, New Order style.

[@vajdaveronika]

Bedders is such a fairy Prince here, so cute. I love him... Sorry I wrote it. They all are so nice, humble guys.

[@BRIANMACKIE72]

Johnny Zeros...cool mate. Could you upload a tutorial clip for the sax parts of One Better Day. Would love to learn it on alto. ;-)

[@kessmarl]

What a great find! (Sian Harman)

[@fredmila]

The end is in Kenwood House

[@byteme1963]

fantastic clip, the old guy in the video....was that an alternative video idea??? love this tho, thanks for posting.

[@johnny0468]

the mid 8 is so brilliant..who ever wrote it...well done.very mike barsons...?

[@davidbrown6039]

Interesting to see Camden Lock as I remember it in the 80's, now an over commercialised tourist trap.

[@john8451]

In the 80s it was an over commercialised tourist trap! 😮

[@ZeldaFitz]

It’s funny how all great groups release 1 single in their canon that is musically sublime but chart position wise doesn’t live up to expectations, Being Boring by Pet Shop Boys is another great example, but in time they get reevaluated and become seen as classic pop songs. One Better Day should have been released as a double A side with the edited version of Victoria Gardens. It should also have been their farewell single. Unfortunately the band limped on for another two years after this release with ever declining success.

[@karenleroux6500]

sadly its part of madness, stinking rich to homeless :( , if you don't submit to the will of the church