DISCOGRAPHY SONG LYRICS, VIDEOS & FAN REVIEWS

Dive into the captivating world of Madness and explore their extensive discography. Easily search for your favourite songs, from timeless hits to hidden gems, and rediscover the band’s magic. Learn about the songwriters, uncovering the inspirations and stories that shaped these iconic tracks. Sing along with access to lyrics for all your favourite tunes. Each song includes a detailed history, offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse into their creation. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to their sound, this exploration will enrich your musical experience. Dive in and let Madness take you on a journey through time and creativity.

Madness’s music is more than just a collection of songs. It reflects life’s journey, capturing moments of joy, heartache, and everything. Their clever lyrics and unforgettable melodies create a personal connection, whether you’re reminiscing about past experiences or finding solace in their words. Madness offers a soundtrack that resonates with your life.

Enhance your experience with many music videos, live performances, and behind-the-scenes footage. Watch the band bring their songs to life on stage and in the studio, and get a glimpse of their creative process. Whether it’s an energetic live show or a nostalgic music video, you’ll feel the infectious energy and charisma that Madness is known for.

Join the vibrant community of Madness fans by reading and sharing your own reviews. Hear what other fans have to say about their favourite songs and albums, and share your own experiences. Connecting with fellow fans who appreciate the band’s music as much as you’ll add a personal touch to your journey through the Madness discography.

We invite you to leave your song review and share your love of Madness with the music community.

In the City

Driving In My Car

"Driving in My Car" was written by Mike Barson and recorded by Madness. It was released as a stand-alone single on 24 July 1982 and spent eight weeks on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number four. It reached number 20 on the Australian ...

Rain

Lee: Though Bruce Ruffin's version was plushly produced, the 'nursery rhyme' middle 8 always annoyed us so this was replaced by a James Bond feel with a dodgy sax solo over her. Trumpeter Simon Wilcox played a slurred, almost drunk-sounding ...

Culture Vulture

Okay, it’s been over 30 years in the making—well, not really. Though some might try to draw a strange connection to the song once heard in 1996 at Madstock, this is not that tune. The only common thread here is the title, 'Culture Vulture.' ...

You Said

Suggs says that my memory could be more precise with many songs he wrote with Mike. From what I recall, this tune was written by Mike in the days when we rehearsed in the disused dentist surgery in Finchley. Mike had the title and some of the ...

The Law According To Dr. Kippah

At first, I noticed the backdrop; it appeared to be a clip of the Main Line from Charing Cross to London Bridge, a route I used to take from work back to Dartford every day. However, I need help understanding this track. The live version had no ...

Set Me Free (Let Me Be)

With his fifth composition on the album, Foreman presents a smooth yet dark track that instantly immerses you into the shadows of lockdown, evoking images of watching the sun and the moon and the seasons pass from the window of an empty room. ...

Is There Anybody Out There?

Mike kicks off this track with a Beach Boys-style organ intro that evokes a late '60s vibe, complemented by Chris's gritty guitar riff and subtle saxophone backing. As I listen, I can't help but reminisce about the con artists who used to sell ...

My Girl

Elvis Costello, a former Stiff artist, unwittingly provided the musical backbone for “My Girl.” Mike Barson had gone along to the first Stiff Records package tour, which featured Ian Dury and the Blockheads, Nick Lowe, Larry Wallis, Wreckless ...

My Girl (Demo)

The demo version of "My Girl" was released on the B-side of the 12" version of "The Return of the Los Palmas 7", featuring Mike Barson on vocals. The track was recorded when Madness recorded thier first three demo tracks, The Prince and Madness ...

Oh My Love

Chris: I've got so many songs that I've written with Lee that have never seen the light of day, and I didn't want these to get lost. In the end, a lot of mine and Thommo's songs ended up on the 'box set' version of the album. So what happened ...

Chipmunks Are Go!

We did it as an encore, all at the front of the stage,” says Mark, and it’s this that sends shivers down his rhythm pal’s spine. “I had absolutely no love for this whatsoever,” says Woody.

Never Knew Your Name

Mike: 'Never Knew Your Name' was an old song that'd been kicking around for ages. After the band broke up in the 80s, I was working with Suggs on a project together. We did quite a lot of recording over a few years, and then he got talked into ...

Theatre Of The Absurd

Madness kicked off their performance with "The Theater of the Absurd," a captivating piece that set the tone for the evening. The Prologue, written and composed by Barson, was performed live on stage against a backdrop of "Waiting for Godot" ...

Uncle Sam

Rockin’ in A♭

Dan Barson was the singer of Bazooka Joe, a north London rock and roll band that started in 1970. His brother Mike used to see them play in the mid-1970s. After seeing the Sex Pistols, the band changed and is now better known as Stuart ...

If I Didn’t Care

Israelites

Mike: I was with my brother Dan, we were on our pushbikes, it was the school summer holidays of 1968. We were slowly making our way out of the grime of North London on the long journey to our holiday destination, a railway cottage in Santon ...

In The Middle Of The Night

The band has a collective memory of Suggs getting the idea for the song from a genuine newspaper article about a knicker thief seeing his own description and photo-fit in the papers and making a dash for it.