WOW!..| FIRST TIME HEARING Madness - Our House REACTION

WOW!..| FIRST TIME HEARING Madness - Our House REACTION
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[@jameschappell4043]

The "Nuttiest" Sound around...the Monster Monster sound of Madness...ONE STEP BEYOND!!!!...they were part of the Ska Revival in the UK in the early 80s...

[@evorock]

at 46 i'm still a nutty boy, love madness, bad manners and all of the other awesome two tone bands of the 80's great stuff

[@Kim-dm4yb]

Omg, I also loved "One Step Beyond." The 80s were amazing.

[@Shrykespeare]

MADNESS!! One of the pioneers of ska pop! I always loved the group's goofy style, which is present in pretty much every video they did. The lead singer, Graham "Suggs" McPherson, added so much joy and fun to the band, which continues to this day. Other great Madness songs include "One Step Beyond", "House of Fun", and "It Must Be Love". The band was formed in Camden, North London, England.

[@claytoncourtney1309]

"the group's goofy style, which is present in pretty much every video they did" which is why I yelled at my TV screen when they said "we were told to watch the lyric video"

[@GinMae]

OMG -- "One Step Beyond" -- :)

[@normanleroy1874]

One Step Beyond is a must!

[@ianmote20]

Don't forget "Baggy Trousers", Night boat to Cairo", "Wings of a Dove"

[@wilsonmarx4470]

Baggy Trousers is another awesome Madness track as well

[@angellike2234]

You can't listen to a Madness song without the video's. Madness songs are complimented immensely by their unbelievably good video's one of the pioneers of music video's with amazing fun and good scripting. You miss half the joy without their video's

[@bencodykirk]

Yes, they really should have had the video for Our House too. Seeing the lyrics onscreen is good (to understand what they're going on about), but the vidoe is great for this song.

[@ismaelcardozolopez5156]

Yes!

[@nickhaswell6011]

Agreeeed

[@rjjcms1]

They needed the lyrics written to make any sense of what was being sung about,but you're right you've got to watch the videos that go with Madness's hits otherwise you're missing something.

[@imochonai5723]

Don't be silly. The songs are standalone classics. In fact, the videos often detract from the poignancy of their lyrics.

[@MrDiddyDee]

Madness are a national treasure in the UK, they are so British that I can understand why their music may not travel that well. Suggs sings in his own London accent, and that's the great appeal, it's real, with no pandering to a 'mid-Atlantic' accent you hear with so many other UK artists. Other than the obvious influence of Ska music, the other main influence is Ray Davies of The Kinks, who trail blazed in the 1960's with his lyrics of London working class life and it's colourful characters. Both Ray Davies and Suggs are no nonsense balladeers, telling stories of everyday life in a direct, often humorous and creative way. The songs are strongly rhythmical, clipped and tight, designed to get you on your feet, no room for egos and flowing solo's, the whole band is about the beat.

[@simes2762]

Nailed it

[@bcafed]

Not being British, their Britishness is what makes them so great to me. For you guys they're familiar, but for us they're exotic.

[@simes2762]

@@bcafed trust me, they were and remain exciting fir we Brits too. Suggs is a national treasure, and the Our House video one of the best ever made, and always brings a smile to my face.

[@mrupright]

And of course around the same time this song came out, The Kinks released "Come Dancing", a very different song with a similar nostalgic vibe.

[@skylined5534]

​@@bcafed That's such a cool and nice comment!

[@outtahand101]

It's hilarious that someone that used to only listen to rap, is complaining that lyrics are not being "sung"! Yay, Jordan, you've come a long way, I love to see how you appreciate killer vocals now!

[@jimdoyle8757]

I was thinking exactly the same lol

[@Joy-qw3wm]

LOL was just thinking the same thing.How many rappers actually "Sing"?? How many CAN sing??LOL.I love how they both get into the music!!

[@billdecat855]

Well said and so true. Especially as he preffered mumble rap.

[@vasquezovj65]

LOL thinking the same.

[@leefriedman9882]

Like others, I was thinking the same thing. I must say, however, that I like the verses and other interludes better than the chorus. I think those parts are “sung” just fine - not spoken at all.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

You Should DEFINITELY See The Official Music Video For This One For A Better Feel For The Band & Their Style.

[@suzannejane1035]

Yeah just looking at the lyrics is only half of the picture. Whoever suggested that is daft.

[@missymarkle4787]

Yes, I agree. Check out the official video too.

[@joyceronsley237]

I agree ,,, watch the video

[@bryansolomon-puertas4260]

Check out Come On Eileen by Dexy’s Midnight Runners, great 80’s banger.

[@thedukeofagita3730]

And watch Once Step Beyond as well. Classic!

[@coynedj]

My dad, born in 1923 and still kicking, loves this song. He says it describes our house when we were kids, especially the "usually quite loud" part.

[@chopperdeath]

He's 98 years old? Congrats.

[@o.b.7217]

*Madness.* One of the best bands in the world. Still around, still touring,...after 45 years (with a little break). And with a discography that is definitely worth to be discovered by new fans.

[@johnthompson3522]

Madness! Fun fact: they were the influence for Gwen Stefani’s band “No Doubt”

[@powoodworker1751]

Source?

[@guslulou8428]

They were one of the bands influences.

[@SEANBANOG4]

All great ska bands of the 80s influenced No Doubt....particularly The Specials.

[@Reani71]

Just in a way that Madness are a 2nd wave ska band and No Doubt belong to the 3rd wave. Other 2nd wave ska band like The Specials, The Selecter or The Beat were also an influence not only to No Doubt but also to other 3rd wave bands like The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Sublime or Save Ferris.

[@drea4195]

@D Spayre They've also said The Police were an influence.

[@arcane7298]

Rap fan doesn't like song because there is not enough singing in it. This gave me a chuckle. Now you know how most of us feel about rap. This song has a really impressive musical arrangement. The verses are not being spoken; they are being sung, and the melody is not that easy to sing considering how many words and notes there are. I think because the lead singer is so chill, it sounds simpler than it is. This was the feel-good song of the 80s. When it came on the radio or MTV, everyone would stop what they were doing and start singing along. It is still one of the most iconic songs of all time.

[@mixsmasher]

Agreed 👍

[@fayesouthall6604]

Agreed hard

[@rodneylewisboyd734]

Exactly what I was thinking.

[@Kim-dm4yb]

AGREE!!!❤❤❤❤

[@garyjbaker]

From North London, England. This specific type of music is called SKA.

[@DavidLender]

I like how Jay was honest that he didn't care for it too much. I grew up with the song and like it but I appreciate his honesty. You can't love every song. But I also like how Amber liked different elements in it. Love your reactions!

[@polferiferus1938]

So true. Music is _extremely_ subjective. One can’t “make” someone love something they don’t.

[@Fenixias]

especially because he not just said that he didn't like it but explain why he didn't like all of it

[@jomish8719]

THE GUY IS NOT MUSICALLY KNOWLEDGEABLE!! THIS IS WHAT YOU GET FROM SO CALLED YOU TUBERS WHO DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING! BET YOU COULDN'T EVEN SING!!

[@littlejimmy7402]

"It must be love" is about the sweetest song ever. "One Step Beyond" (instrumental) if you'd like your mind blown.

[@leeannrorex1509]

Definitely One Step Beyond!

[@johndavidhenderson3640]

Yes!! Such an awesome video and jamming song!!!

[@grizzlygamer8891]

It must be love is amazing.

[@paulsmith2516]

One Step Beyond is actually an intro to an unfinished song that the band ran out of studio time to finish, so the engineer just looped what they did have and a stone cold classic was born 😃

[@erict956]

"It Must Be Love" is a cover and Labi Siffre who wrote and sung the original appears in the Madness versions video.

[@FeaturingRob]

You should actually now see the official music video...it is hysterical!!! One of my all time favorite British Ska-Pop songs!!!

[@anthonylovavto3228]

OUR HOUSE, could be anywhere because the storyline is describing something that is now just memories.........

[@tapenisuiaunoa9692]

Sometime a song is just a feel good song, and this is one! God bless!

[@raiskis1]

Amber is open to all kinds of music - love it!

[@jackkelly2620]

You need to hear Madness: One Step Beyond. It'll have you dancin' in your seat.

[@samolevski1119]

I feel they will only really 'get' the craziness if they watch the original video with the skinhead waking up, and then the Finsbury Park one where they caused an earthquake. To still pull the crowds and have such a mixture of people enjoying the music after so many years, might help impress upon them that in the case of Madness it's about more than the lyrics or music individually

[@kimcutts424]

These fellas are my husbands favourite group of all time. They came out in the late 70s. And were massive. They still tour, and perform. They are a UK band from London. They have a Cockney accent. MADNESS FOREVER 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@J_Gamble]

One of my favorites too. The accent btw (esp lea singer Suggs) I think is not technically cockney since they're not exactly from that area of london but yeah, pretty strong in any case.

[@skinheadjon901]

They're based around Camden (North London UK), definitely not Cockneys

[@scooby1992]

Your Husband has great taste ! I saw Madness live just 5 days ago and they Have still got it . The guys are in their late. 50ws and early 60s now and have been going for over 40 years . They are from North London and the concert I was at had another British Group called squeeze ( from South London ) open for them . Both groups were fantastic .!

[@Rich-wi7dn]

Amber’s grooving on the nostalgia vibe of the lyrics. You’re interpretation is right on the money. Love it!

[@darrellthorpe7654]

I know lyric videos are sometimes needed for certain songs…but this is a song that the official video NEEDS to be seen. It is classic & hilarious. Seriously, once you see the video, you it will be in your head each & every time you hear this song👍🏼😎

[@geeza4421]

The official videos should be watched as they show a true reflection of what the band are like plus the videos are usually fun and quirky

[@ffjsb]

Absolutely. There's so much they miss not watching the official videos. You can always pull up the lyrics on a phone...

[@audracrawford8836]

I saw Madness open up for the Go-Go’s and David Bowie in Anaheim 1986.. that was one fantastic show!!!! This was my families anthem… there was 7 of us kids and at any given moment there would be 6-8 friends hanging out too.. we were known for being the LOUDEST house in the neighborhood.

[@gus9482]

I went to that show too. The Serious Moonlight Tour.

[@audracrawford8836]

@@gus9482 yes!! We were on the field and by the time David Bowie came on we were 5feet from the stage..

[@jamespasifull3424]

Irony overload!!! I saw The GoGo's open for Madness, at The Wirrina, in Peterborough, England, in '81!!! 😲 I suppose they had 'home' advantage over the girls!

[@audracrawford8836]

@@jamespasifull3424 that’s so cool 😎

[@citysin67]

"it must be love" by MADNESS should be played at every wedding! SKA music from the 80's!

[@martylawrance3698]

Cannot get the true feel of a Madness song without seeing the video, their antics are as important as the lyrics.

[@rogergroover4633]

Definitely need to hear "One Step Beyond" and "House of Fun" that really hits on their Ska roots!

[@bethmiller1840]

Might Mighty Bosstones: "Where didya Go"

[@samolevski1119]

Need to actually watch the live video from 1992 Finsbury Park, where the crowd dancing along to the track One Step Beyond actually caused an earthquake, as was widely reported

[@fireironstation12mc53]

One step beyond for sure… you love heavy saxophone. It don’t get more heavier then that

[@dmac8949]

Bed and Breakfast Man, please.

[@GloryCarrier22]

"House of Fun", a coming of age anthem!

[@MrHws5mp]

Madness are British, from London. They came out of the late '70s/early '80s Ska/Two-Tone scene (hence the strong horn section) but became more mainstream as they gained success. They specialised in funny, tongue-in-cheek songs (not all of them though), and their videos are hilarious, with all sorts of clowning around. 'Our House' is honestly a decent song, but if you live in the UK you can get sick-to-death of hearing it on the radio too often.

[@wtimmins]

Even here in the States the thing got played CONSTANTLY. And on MTV lots.

[@GinMae]

Thanks, Harold! I do remember their fantastic videos -- say, "one step beyond!" lol

[@gregmcstravick4310]

Ska music along with the Mods and rude boys and skin heads ✌

[@rnw2739]

They're English.

[@MrHws5mp]

@@rnw2739 Which means they're British too...😉

[@simonoreilly3090]

This is another band you have to see in action live. Early performances, the whole band and crowd are dancing from start to finish, it's unreal! Suggs had the moves!

[@froggy5935]

There is so much going on in this song, instrumentally, it never gets old or tiring to listen to.

[@skylined5534]

Agreed. Shamefully, I've not listened to it for years then something reminded me of it the other day and it's been on repeat in the car for the last two days😊

[@tippi2head]

Madness played this song live at Queen Elizabeth's Jubilee with the backdrop of Buckingham Palace - really cool graphics were projected on the Palace behind the band. They ended the song with a bit of improvisation "One's house in the middle of the street" - "One's" is a reference to the Queen, whose house they were playing in front of.

[@mjguz]

Clearly it isn't always about the singing, although that part is covered quite well here. The music, composition and instrumentation are the point of a song like this. It's beautiful.

[@idanwillenchik3050]

Their videos were hilarious. They had such a comic flair. They were huge in the UK in the 1980s but this song was their only major US hit.

[@fellforit]

"It must be love" is a must. Absolute must. There's so many, jeez. "Night Boat to Cairo" "Baggy trousers" "House of Fun", so many more.

[@emcsquared8681]

There are so many great Madness songs but a must hear is “one step beyond” Also, “house of fun”

[@davidhobson464]

Madness truly are an English iconic band. Performing this song in particular for the queen on the roof of Buckingham palace says how much the country adore them

[@stevenrowe8815]

They're from London. I'm from the UK and loving the reactions to the the UK music

[@kimmycook2698]

This takes me back...watching the Young Ones when Madness guested once! Love my 80's music!

[@Naitasi6]

Yes!.....Finally reacting to some Ska music. Madness performed this song on the roof of Buckingham Palace for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and at the London Olympics closing ceremony in 2012.

[@ryan61384]

You need to watch Madness performing on the roof of the Queen's Palace. That was awesome.They even showed the party going on inside.

[@MrRFCNo1]

I was a huge Madness fan in the early 80's. Seen them at Glasgow Apollo in 1983, what a concert that was!!

[@Jemini4228]

I like how wholesome this song is and how it's just a snapshot of everyday life in a family.

[@drwalker6517]

Wholesome… the members of Madness would hate that moniker

[@ManuelRuiz-xi7bt]

It's not really wholesome. It's more about alienation.

[@skylined5534]

​@@drwalker6517 Agreed! Sick of seeing 'wholesome' bandied about for everything from cute memes to someone holding a door open for someone to buying flowers for their other half. Stupid misuse of a word.

[@skylined5534]

​@@ManuelRuiz-xi7bt Exactly!

[@sallysteele9220]

Madness are an English band. Those are London accents you can hear. Some of their other hits include 'One step beyond', 'Baggy trousers', 'Night boat to Cairo, 'It must be love', 'House of fun', and 'My girl'.

[@joesmith8725]

Madness is a great band! Late '70s, '80s. They were a new wave, ska/reggae-punk (yall hear the horns and musical tone), post-punk from the UK (very English accent). Should've seen the video! They are funny, next videos to watch, "One Step Beyond" , "House of Fun", "It Must be Love", "Baggy Trousers", etc. Also, with this kind of genre, don't expect opera music like vocals ! lol. It could be worse (mumble rap).

[@HGPTW]

'Embarrassment' - go on, that's the best Madness song of all time!

[@stanlanier7640]

Well, I say give Amber all the "Madness" she wants. Her depth of understanding music encompasses greater appreciation of various aspects of music. Sorry, but Amber is the heart and soul of this channel.

[@Reani71]

I second that. And Madness has loads of saxophone stuff for her to love.

[@kimhesketh2016]

Your last sentence is petty. People are not one size fits all and connect to others for various reasons. Reasons that may not resonate with you.

[@sallybannister6224]

I couldn't agree more . I third that! She gets it all the time, understands things more .. The band are from London England

[@topoisomerace]

He is allowed to not like a song. We all are.

[@Codex7777]

@@topoisomerace - The problem isn't that he doesn't like certain songs. The problem is that he's clueless about music and is uncomfortable with anything even slightly out of his comfort zone. I'm sure he's a nice guy but appears lacking in empathy or musical understanding, can't seem to connect to anything much that he's not familiar with and takes every meaning literally. Having said all that, I don't think the channel would be the same without him. He provides an obvious contrast with Amber's enthusiasm, musical understanding and empathy. Without him, the channel wouldn't be as notable. :)

[@misolgit69]

you HAVE to watch the performance videos for Madness they're CRAZY !!!

[@michaelfrazia4569]

this song always brings me instantly back to being 9 and watching this video on mtv in 1983...songs like this are why the 80s were so cool

[@tonyjones2838]

Ones step beyond still fills every dance floor. Legends.

[@biff9999]

Not Madness, but in the same Two-Tone genre - The Specials - "A Message To You Rudy". you will LOVE it.

[@michaelscarn007]

Pure happiness from back when I was in the 8th grade! This song slaps ... love it.

[@joyfulzero853]

The members of Madness formed in Camden Town (or just Camden) a Borough of London in 1976. Six of the original seven still perform together.

[@alandouglas8044]

Brilliant.

[@rossmacintosh5652]

Another Madness song to react to is 'One Step Beyond'. It really is performance art so you need to see them perform it and not just a lyric video. You are in for a treat!! It could be a fun one to watch with your kids too!

[@StumpyTales]

Good call.

[@hendrsb33]

This song has such a warm, nostalgic place in my heart. I had just graduated high school the year before and life seemed boundless. The music is great as well as the sentiment.

[@philiegolf48]

Loved Madness as a kid something just grabbed me with baggy trousers love everything about them, musicians are fab too the sounds are well played and produced 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@debler]

"He's just sayin his words in a very nice way..i love that..🎶🤗😍🤗🎶

[@dfunkt2291]

I'm with Amber I have always enjoyed this song - I was a kid when it came out. Madness are British - You two are delightfully bad at identifying British accents - that's very American and adorable of you both.... They are English - North London I believe. House of Fun (similar vibe) or It Must Be Love would be the next songs to check out. PS - Amber is looking outrageously cute today.

[@normandavidtidiman9918]

Right on the part of London 😉

[@rnw2739]

They're English thanks.

[@paullohrisch257]

If they saw the video they wouldn't need to ask where the band is from. Very English indeed.

[@26Dom11]

Spot on with the area, I used to live around the corner from the sax player in Kentish Town (NW5)

[@caretaker158]

I can usually narrow an accent down to the country of origin, although I do believe I could identify a Liverpool accent over a few others....maybe....LOL. I grew up on a Navy base and was exposed to accents from all over the world at a very early age. Got a special place in my heart for the UK though, having a LOT of English and Irish blood in my family tree (also seems to be an American trait, tracing families... although I'll gladly admit to being wrong on that point)

[@johndavidhenderson3640]

Please do again with the original video. It brings the magic of the song. You can still understand the lyrics. Definitely a Classic MTV video from my old days LOL. Thank You Both for such an awesome KZbin Channel!!

[@devonvergiels5185]

Oh no, the video is SO much fun! Totally British silliness, a must!!!

[@michaelohare3157]

Madness have always been a quality band, I seen them playing purely by accident at a festival goin from one stage to another an even for myself a season festival/gig goer they blew me away! Very good 🤌

[@alexmcbride7150]

You have to watch the video, it's so great. It's sort of hilarious that you guys decided to do a lyric video for a song with such an iconic and brilliant video.

[@alexmcbride7150]

Also do Baggy Trousers next.

[@TheLonMead]

A must hear from Madness is "House of Fun" - more uptempo and fun for Jay, more sax for Amber.

[@TheLonMead]

Also, you should give the band Squeeze a try... start with the song "Hourglass" from their album Babylon And On.

[@normanwallace7658]

Welcome to SKA!! Long before Rap ever appeared the difference is you can hear the words !!

[@alexnorman4919]

I'm from England, North East England and madness sum up Englishness so very well and they were/are a superb band with so many contagiously catchy hits,, please look at more of their stuff.

[@spykatt]

I like how the lyrics at the end reveals that their house "was" where all these things occurred. It was a sweet, poignant reminiscence of a time gone by. 🥲

[@libbybullock8214]

You really should have reacted to the official video (With Lyrics)… Their music is great but most of their Madness and fun loving stuff comes from watching them perform and play together, I would always go with the official video’s if you react to more Madness, you can always catch up with the lyrics later….xxx Now watch the video and have yourselves some fun, even if it’s not recorded for youtube….xxx

[@skinmeister1]

Oh yes!! Congrats on discovering Madness on your musical journey! "One Step Beyond" has GOT to be next!!!!

[@sillybolox935]

It's a British classic people from the 80s. Listen again you will love it 🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@wolf1066]

Utterly love Madness. Lots of awesome songs.

[@dianaanzaldua8958]

House of Fun is another fun song from Madness

[@surlechapeau]

For something wilder, try their "One Step Beyond", Madness are an English ska band from Camden Town, North London, who formed in 1976

[@davidhess8049]

this song is actually a goof, Madness was a group that had fun and goofed around , I Love this song

[@Cardoo46]

The video to this is one of the best from the 1980’s MTV era! You must see it! They had a great sense of humor, even my father laughed at it.

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

Another great "slice of life" story song with great lyrics and music is "Come Dancing" by The Kinks.

[@pladuke71]

LOVE this song! They should definately watch the video version, too!

[@serasmile6026]

This is a wonderful song!!

[@rudypericolo]

I first heard this song when I was 13 in 1983 and became an immediate and lifelong Madness fan. One of my favorite bands of all time and I still love their music now at 51yrs old. For whatever reason these guys made it BIG everywhere but, the US. For anyone that doesn't know they are one of the biggest selling acts of all time in England.They still sell out arenas in Europe and still make new albums. They tour almost every year now at Christmas time, my wife and have an Xmas tradition of going to London to catch a show about every other year or so. Thanks to covid we couldn't go these last couple years but just a few Xmases ago we saw them with about 13,000 other Madness fans at yet another sold out show in London at the O2 Arena. Not bad for a band that only managed to be a one hit wonder here in the US

[@christineschutten248]

I loved this video as a kid. The band members played all the characters and were showing the chaos of a very full house. They are from England by the way

[@bryanCJC2105]

This song fit perfectly within the context of the early 80s. The song was incredibly popular and was an MTV and radio favorite. They were British, in the middle of the 2nd British invasion, so that made it quirkily cool. There is something about the song that just touched everyone's button. It's a song about a house and the family in it. In a way, parts of that song could be about any of our homes. I think it is a song about a home that we can't go back to once we're grown. That's what I think touches everyone's button.

[@nancysmith8626]

Perfect description of this song!

[@mamatay7]

I was 13 when this song came out, and as the youngest of 7 kids, this song definitely spoke to me! When my kids watch the cartoon The Loud House, they always think "this is how Mom grew up," and totally a Madness feel! 😁 I'm with everyone who says One. Step. BEYOOOOONNND!!

[@godsspeedify]

I was blessed to see Madness in concert they are so good they opened up for the band The Police, Thompson twins, Devo.. it was during an MTV first USA tour in the 80s.. and it started in Arizona

[@mikehull5042]

Love madness, my very young youth...love baggy trousers. The singer talks that's his style. Always remember our house as a summer song with family when I was young, brilliant British band

[@massakastuono7870]

So good, thank you for this reaction. Nostalgia from my high school time..such a great time in my life listening to Madness in the radio.

[@fritzk3627]

This came out when I was a teen and we were the house in the middle of the street, where we all hung out. I love this song and band. Ska is so awesome.

[@rodroller6634]

God bless you for covering this song. Never thought anyone would listen to this amazing song and it’s meaning

[@jeri-annabbott1896]

Another one from my college years! I love that you guys are checking out such a diverse array of artists. So many of these songs were released long before you were born, and bring back great memories for me.

[@lainieenergie]

Graham "Suggs" McPherson has a great voice, it is more highlighted in other songs, perhaps. Madness were great musical sociologists, they were really impactful in sharing a view of English society that others didn't and that would maybe be different to other's social experience. They are also a visual band, and while I get that seeing the lyrics helps, their videos are part of the total experience, too. I hope you grasp their value in future songs of theirs that you review.

[@rollingman45]

MADNESS!!! You have to be a Brit to get them instantly, but dig deeper. Great band ,great songs, you got to have the visuals with this band too.

[@elvissey]

ONE STEP BEYOND Listen to this from Madness.

[@Nemoticon]

This was the song of my childhood and I love it to peices xD

[@brenflynn3107]

Omg how can you not watch the video every madness video is brilliant

[@sjoekiloeki]

My personal favorite from them is 'Embarassment' and then you can really hear the lead singer's /frontman's vocal talents, Jay!😉

[@caretaker158]

Every time I hear this song, I immediately have to follow it up with The Kinks "Come Dancing" as far as painting a picture songs. Describing a childhood memory or memories so well is a great journey to go on.

[@robrobertson4619]

British band from late 70’s and 80’s. This played on radio once an hour when it came out in USA.

[@juliemartin4267]

That’s the style of Madness. Think you’ll find Suggs, the lead singer, has the same approach to most their songs. I understand why lyrics would be helpful but you really need to see the official videos Madness did to accompany their songs.

[@normandavidtidiman9918]

Totally agree about the videos. The singles audio and video were inseparable.

[@hilzabub]

"Sing it to me." - wait until you hear about rap! If you want more Madness, "One Step Beyond"

[@Cough75]

Wow Madness has so many great songs. Wings of A Dove, Uncle Sam, My Name is Michael Caine, Sun and the Rain, Tomorrows just Another Day.

[@raesmith145]

The lead singer is called suggs the King of cool. They are British a ska band from North London, primary Camden Town.

[@rossmacintosh5652]

Our House is one of the most popular songs in the UK. Another super popular UK song you really need to listen to is 'Dirty Old Town' by 'The Pogues'. Absolutely awesome song!

[@kvoltti]

Waterloo Sunset by The Kinks would fit well in that playlist.

[@keithpetersen2539]

To really appreciate this song, you need to watch the official video. Their zany antics are classic

[@FlamesCagney]

this is a rare tune where you missed out by not watching the video. Watching this video is a treat. Like all Madness videos.

[@tomsgrexit]

This is actually a type of singing that a lot of artists do!