Madness live in Trafalgar Square

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  • Опубліковано 21 вер 2024
  • Here's a video of Madness performing 'Never Knew Your Name', live in Trafalgar Square at the end of 2011. It was recorded as part of an observational quiz round for the BBC TV show 'Britain's Brightest' that I directed several VT inserts for (including this one). This is a re-edited extended (full) version of the clip that appeared on the show,

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  • @sulladrum
    @sulladrum Рік тому +42

    Losing Terry makes me appreciate who we have left from that special time in the late 70s, and early 80s. This is also a great song. Love from Boston USA

    • @nails3394
      @nails3394 8 місяців тому +2

      Yeh losing Terry....hurts, really hurts

    • @GarryWootton
      @GarryWootton 2 місяці тому +1

      Greetings from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿and you are so spot on.

  • @SomeMothersDoHaveEm1
    @SomeMothersDoHaveEm1 10 місяців тому +8

    I was lucky enough to see this performance live 😊

    • @jenniferbrooks87
      @jenniferbrooks87 12 днів тому

      That must have been brilliant! Wow I would've loved to seen it.💯

  • @harryhonda6895
    @harryhonda6895 6 років тому +155

    A national treasure, Madness are one of the finest bands we've ever had!

    • @fireyflower6643
      @fireyflower6643 5 років тому +5

      LOVE them

    • @vinegarjoe6794
      @vinegarjoe6794 4 роки тому

      Grow up!

    • @rebeccaofsunnybrookfarm6698
      @rebeccaofsunnybrookfarm6698 2 роки тому +1

      @@vinegarjoe6794 bitter OR better, the choice is up to you. The thief of JOY is comparing ourselves to others, unfortunately .. the Peace that resides Within my Soul was a difficult, detrimental fight i Will NOT allow the enemy to
      make me miserable EVER again. He has tried to usurp My Birthright my Whole Life, i won't give quarter any Longer ..🥀🍀🌹💜💜💜🌹🍀🥀

    • @christianchioato3681
      @christianchioato3681 2 роки тому

      @@vinegarjoe6794
      ,

    • @christianchioato3681
      @christianchioato3681 2 роки тому

      @@vinegarjoe6794 ..,

  • @Mike-iq5sr
    @Mike-iq5sr Рік тому +10

    60 over here. Fan since 1979. Still love the spirit of this band. Britains best export product. Love from Holland.

  • @marklynch9527
    @marklynch9527 4 роки тому +274

    Still one of the best bands to ever come out of Engerlad

  • @GaryLaaks1
    @GaryLaaks1 3 роки тому +33

    I was in high school when Madness made their appearance. Loved it then and still loving it 35 years later. One of the top 10 bands from the UK.

    • @Heisenberg-to4bq
      @Heisenberg-to4bq Рік тому

      Same here mate

    • @pumpkingirl4229
      @pumpkingirl4229 8 місяців тому +1

      Me too!! Happy Greeting to all from Sunny San Diego, California USA..HS Class of 1982..🖐🏼😆💖✨🍀🌞🌻🔱🏄‍♀️🏖️🐚👙✌🏼☮️

  • @livingamongzombiesashmore1388
    @livingamongzombiesashmore1388 3 роки тому +34

    I was 14 when I first listened to these guys..Madness..Totally brilliant!

  • @amandafullerton3453
    @amandafullerton3453 Рік тому +11

    FANTASTIC BAND 💛🌷🌻💜💚 Great tune! So underrated.

  • @mikjon67
    @mikjon67 4 роки тому +41

    My highschool heroes.... hang on... I'm nearly 53... they are still my heroes.... Madness7

  • @gooneegoogoo123
    @gooneegoogoo123 4 роки тому +57

    This is too damn cool!!!! I love me some MADNESS. Thank you UK for ska. Much love from The Lone Star State USA.

    •  4 роки тому +2

      We love you Texas

    • @davecompton5847
      @davecompton5847 4 роки тому +2

      same from Alexandria, Va

    • @SomeMothersDoHaveEm1
      @SomeMothersDoHaveEm1 10 місяців тому

      Ska comes from Jamaica in the 60s. Bands like Madness are part of the second wave of Ska in the UK in the late 70s and early 80s.

  • @floyd7521
    @floyd7521 3 роки тому +23

    Absolutely breathtaking.

  • @johnsullivan2412
    @johnsullivan2412 3 роки тому +6

    I was fortunate enough to see Madness in 83 and in 86. Madness represents all that is great about British music. Between the Jam, Madness, the Smiths, and practically every album I own, British music has been the center of my life. Cheers from Boston, MA

  • @eddabbs8690
    @eddabbs8690 3 роки тому +18

    This is a great and very underrated tune. Real people singing about real people. Ian Dury was also classic in doing this. This song and video, as an Englishman living in Finland, really makes me miss my home country. Especially as Covid has prevented me from getting back there to see friends and family. However much it upsets me, at least it makes me feel 🇬🇧🇫🇮

  • @shaunspies1108
    @shaunspies1108 2 роки тому +5

    I absolutely love Madness, House of Fun, was when I first got to know them. So sad they did not continue. What a voice, what a band.
    Boer greetings, from sunny South Africa.

  • @lima1394
    @lima1394 2 роки тому +5

    I've loved these since I was 8/9 because my big brother loved them too, that was 44ys {😲omg} ago... And I never met a partner who even liked them until I met my amazing hubby who has taken me to see them live TWICE now...an amazing live act and genuinely nice group of guys... Long live Madness 🕶️

  • @David-uq6yb
    @David-uq6yb 3 роки тому +21

    Just happened to be in Leicester Square on 31.3.21...and who should be there but Suggs promoting the new documentary on Madness, “Before We Was We”. Suggs is a charming man. Always loved Madness.

  • @gw2891
    @gw2891 3 роки тому +6

    If only I could relive my past 😞I grew up with these guys and to hear this sets me back 🥲

  • @F.P.E_fanlol
    @F.P.E_fanlol 4 роки тому +5

    Grew up listing to Madness amongst others British bands. They’re just so amazing.

  • @feyoudisaacs9853
    @feyoudisaacs9853 3 роки тому +5

    I've just become a MADNESS fan all over again. had no idea these guys still sound so good- always great fun.

  • @johnny0468
    @johnny0468 3 роки тому +9

    so catchy !!!! madness write the finest lyrics n music since the early 80's ,every single one of them is an exceptional musician and suggs lyrics is like a poet ...x

  • @MkF3175
    @MkF3175 3 роки тому +1

    i was at East Yorkshire during this performance...if i have known Madness performed there i would have gone to London to watch them...i love Madness..

  • @kevinn5976
    @kevinn5976 3 роки тому +12

    Brilliant. Suggs is a great singer. Madness epitomize London. 👊

  • @yacinezaier9641
    @yacinezaier9641 6 років тому +167

    Who said aging is awful , these guys are getting bettre with age ,god bless you gentellmen .

    • @vinegarjoe6794
      @vinegarjoe6794 4 роки тому

      Really or are they ticking boxes as per since there heyday to keep relevant?

    • @tommymank4477
      @tommymank4477 4 роки тому +7

      This is how you age gracefully. I just watch this and smile.

    • @F1KillerQueen
      @F1KillerQueen 4 роки тому +4

      Suggs has aged rather well.... Like a fine wine

    • @MrYFlyer
      @MrYFlyer 3 роки тому

      Idiot

  • @williwonkah.9242
    @williwonkah.9242 4 роки тому +5

    I grew up with Madness. They made feel young. They still do. Xx

  • @kristinahebdon6598
    @kristinahebdon6598 3 роки тому +6

    Fabulous performance in the square- wish I could have been there - cheers from Adelaide South Australia 🇦🇺

  • @katiaeka8511
    @katiaeka8511 4 роки тому +17

    I remember early 80-s, I lived in The USSR , , I was crazy for them, so many years passed and I still love them.

  • @nicolasfeinercontestin6577
    @nicolasfeinercontestin6577 8 років тому +19

    Great song, reminds me of my younger days and that people you sometimes meet at bars & disco nights and you never see them again creating great and crazy memories.

    • @-_Sergey_bs
      @-_Sergey_bs 2 роки тому +1

      Мы живём в разных странах, говорим на разных языках... Но, нам нравятся эти песни.

  • @pmc237
    @pmc237 3 місяці тому

    my favorite band growing up in the 80s

  • @phildirt3
    @phildirt3 Рік тому +2

    I like this so much, i ve probably watched it 50 times

  • @deletebilderberg
    @deletebilderberg 3 роки тому +10

    This track is simply EPIC.

  • @fabione200
    @fabione200 Рік тому +1

    Un posto speciale nei miei vinili : ) quante ore passate ad ascoltarli Grande Band

  • @siskara1
    @siskara1 10 років тому +10

    those were the days ... DAMMMMM this song awake many memories !!! thank you so much.....

  • @vh-tangoalphacharlie561
    @vh-tangoalphacharlie561 День тому

    This is actually a great song ... thank you Madness

  • @HoodEver
    @HoodEver 4 роки тому +3

    Started with 8 years to listen to them,now I m 44 and still I m one step beyond!

  • @louiseberchoux6508
    @louiseberchoux6508 Рік тому +1

    Rediscovering this song. It is amazing. Such a great band. Britain's best :-)

  • @TheBarnem13
    @TheBarnem13 7 років тому +119

    My God what a great song they are lkke a fine wine they just get better with age

  • @johncorica7291
    @johncorica7291 2 роки тому +4

    Absolutely fantastic group.

  • @platinidiego5268
    @platinidiego5268 4 роки тому +20

    I'm french and vive MADNESS

  • @michaelmorgan3010
    @michaelmorgan3010 5 років тому +4

    Still wonderful these songs, quality never dies

  • @andrewamelton6183
    @andrewamelton6183 7 років тому +22

    Just simple words but making genius lyrics. Together with the melody you easily get into the mood. Bravo Madness!

  • @iichaosii
    @iichaosii 4 роки тому +3

    Your my people i grew up with, your a band that always puts a smile on me face everyday i hear your tunes. Always remembered Madness. Take it or leave it hey?

  • @mickhouse4625
    @mickhouse4625 8 місяців тому +1

    Einfach wundervoll. Was für eine herrliche Idee ein Video am Trafalgar Square zu drehen! Magnificent! Thanks boys!

  • @annarensboschma4522
    @annarensboschma4522 3 роки тому +7

    love this song so much! can listen to it for hours!

  • @johnnwinstonlemon4841
    @johnnwinstonlemon4841 6 років тому +149

    Something very strange happens with you British, I feel rejection towards your politicians, a lot of rejection ... but I love your music, for my pleasure, the best bands are the British, Madness is a band that I heard for the first time more than 30 years ago and it captivated me ... and not to mention all the other bands recognized worldwide, Duran Duran, Iron Maiden, Beatles, Rolling Stones, UB-40, Dire Straits, The Shadows, Supertramp, Yes, Pink Floyd, Genesis, Tears for Fears, The Police, The Cure and all the ones that I do not remember right now ... I just love the British music

    • @Fearyourown
      @Fearyourown 5 років тому +11

      Johnn Winston Lemon great comment. I must admit we are very lucky when it comes to music

    • @sasbetasquadron873
      @sasbetasquadron873 5 років тому +11

      Unfortunately, our "selections" for elections are no better and sometimes worse than other nations... but we remain positively gifted at heckling and protesting the political classes who's contributions to inspiring our musicians and songwriters cannot be completely ignored. Would the Brit Punk world have been so powerful and potent were it not for all the songs of protest inspired by Maggie Thatcher the milk snatcher? The clash, Joe strummer, strummer fest etc were HUUUGE culturally, socially and politically and when the iron lady finally popped off this mortal coil, there were still public service announcements urging the public not to hurl bottles of milk at her procession. Nobody showed up for her bollocks state funeral... everybody partied at the pub singing the strummer fest classic "We will laugh the day that Thatcher dies... Even though we know it's not right... We will dance and sing all night..." The British Broadcasting Corporation were also compelled to ban "Ding Dong the Witch is Dead" so that they could circumvent playing that #1 hit anywhere... #Britainsrevenge #rustinpiecesironlady

    • @woodycfc3429
      @woodycfc3429 5 років тому +4

      JC4PM

    • @eleanor3323
      @eleanor3323 5 років тому +4

      Ooo and queen

    • @oigloriousoi
      @oigloriousoi 4 роки тому +4

      ELO

  • @elaineparkin7439
    @elaineparkin7439 Рік тому +1

    Long lasting, happy, feel good songs and music

  • @robperrins3945
    @robperrins3945 11 місяців тому +1

    I had their posters on my bedroom wall late 70s and 80s.Legends.❤️

  • @nigelwillson8000
    @nigelwillson8000 6 років тому +9

    Cannot listen to this without singing it!!!!! Awesome song!!!

  • @marioduran7913
    @marioduran7913 2 роки тому +2

    This is my song, represent my life, forever MADNESS

  • @alecbriem1157
    @alecbriem1157 2 роки тому +6

    Listened to madness since the 70s and always with a automatic smile. Fantastic band and purveyor of good feelings.
    Listened to Madness since

  • @ОльгаОлеола
    @ОльгаОлеола 2 роки тому +1

    I like this song very much! From Russia with love!!!

  • @andrewlloyd4354
    @andrewlloyd4354 5 років тому +6

    Loved them since I was a teenager, such memories! I'm nearly 61 now! Oh and I play my PS4 Pro every day! Great video thanks, Andrew.

    • @ricky4mel
      @ricky4mel 5 років тому +1

      Proper band !! And music!!! Seen them live years ago and just as good live

  • @racheltaylor6578
    @racheltaylor6578 2 роки тому +1

    That’s such a lovely song.

  • @gheng19671
    @gheng19671 6 років тому +26

    Amazing band my favorite British music🇬🇧

  • @shaunspies1108
    @shaunspies1108 2 роки тому

    40 years later, and still the Kings of COOL.
    Greetings from a Boer in South Africa

  • @davetaplin643
    @davetaplin643 4 роки тому +45

    Madness is London.
    London is Madness.

    • @juanchoEL.GRANDE
      @juanchoEL.GRANDE 4 роки тому +1

      Regards from ARGENTINA

    • @Alpha_7227
      @Alpha_7227 4 роки тому +3

      It's like they have found the enjoyment of just playing together again.

  • @helenecarlin1298
    @helenecarlin1298 26 днів тому

    C'est vraiment merveilleux de voir les années ont passées et ont est toujours à 17 ans. ❤❤❤❤😅😢😢😢🎉

  • @Savagery1
    @Savagery1 Рік тому +1

    One of the best nights of my life to see them live ❤ the place shook

  • @shaun5944
    @shaun5944 3 роки тому +1

    I love madness! Great band. I grew up with their music. God bless you my brothers 👍👋🇬🇧

  • @donelliot3301
    @donelliot3301 4 роки тому +2

    Pretty much been with Madness for 30 years! ;-)

  • @grayk7278
    @grayk7278 8 років тому +15

    story of my life that,loved them since i was a kid

  • @gordon8463
    @gordon8463 Рік тому +1

    What a great band what a great song what a great vidéo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @danielsan3681
    @danielsan3681 4 роки тому +9

    I love this! Thank you for sharing this with us. 🙂

  • @HrLBolle
    @HrLBolle 4 місяці тому

    The duality of the Line "Will I ever see you again, I wonder" stands out to based on the age of the bandmembers,
    many of those who made up the audience might not get a second chance to see them live and in person, be it because of their age or lack thereof.

  • @mariadaugbjerg6141
    @mariadaugbjerg6141 6 років тому +1

    I HAVE LOVED THEM SINCE THE START,AND I STILL DO

  • @bigcountry7852
    @bigcountry7852 5 років тому +3

    Just love madness,such. Cheery music,great band🇬🇧🍻🍺

  • @Nadia-um8hd
    @Nadia-um8hd 2 роки тому

    Words si simples, so daily style, the charme of the song, with a great music

  • @gerardschrade6823
    @gerardschrade6823 2 роки тому +1

    GREAT!
    Greetings from Germany!

  • @Davidlouis3
    @Davidlouis3 3 роки тому +1

    Love. Them boys. Was brought up with their songs they look brilliant 👍👍👍

  • @angelahaywood4997
    @angelahaywood4997 4 роки тому +5

    Many a goid memory best band ever they don't make em like this no more x

  • @LJG0305
    @LJG0305 6 років тому +3

    What a great band! One of my favourites!!!

  • @dazzler911
    @dazzler911 3 роки тому +6

    Best band you'll see live. Even if they aren't your cup of tea.

    • @noblegraham3824
      @noblegraham3824 2 роки тому

      How could they be my cup of tea if there a band ?

  • @jean-jacquesrufin6943
    @jean-jacquesrufin6943 4 роки тому +2

    British soul i love them...french fan 70yo...

  • @robcol800
    @robcol800 2 роки тому

    Seen them 3 times now, all three in my home time of Doncaster.

  • @cryptomime1429
    @cryptomime1429 5 років тому +3

    Huge respect, put together flawlessly, and a totally organic feel. Very impressed :)

  • @dark_mf0691
    @dark_mf0691 4 роки тому +3

    they always sound perfect

  • @georgethebear1812
    @georgethebear1812 6 років тому +3

    what a charming lot of buskers, London is soo full of talent

  • @sandrinefillon4514
    @sandrinefillon4514 4 роки тому

    Amis Britishs, vous pouvez être fiers d 'avoir produit ce genre de "pépites". Quel bonheur ces Madness.....

  • @arjenvannoppen6342
    @arjenvannoppen6342 3 роки тому +1

    Being a big Madness fan I feel this is one of there greatest!

  • @craigrothwell6144
    @craigrothwell6144 3 дні тому

    Met them in the Lord Nelson pub in Morning Lane years ago, Great fellas.

  • @henryrollins9177
    @henryrollins9177 4 роки тому +16

    Cheers from Argentina, britts!!! ...and thanks for all the music !
    (Politics apart, of course...those are our governments, not us)

    • @juanchoEL.GRANDE
      @juanchoEL.GRANDE 4 роки тому +1

      Excelente Hermano!!! Comparto plenamente tu comentario!!

  • @rcasta4300
    @rcasta4300 9 років тому +5

    These guys continue making great music!

  • @markjones336
    @markjones336 4 роки тому +4

    Love love love this band!!!😁👍

  • @JohnLutherable
    @JohnLutherable 4 роки тому +13

    I'm proud to be Camden born and bred specifically because of Madness

  • @gelseicinta1477
    @gelseicinta1477 Рік тому +4

    Semplicemente capolavoro …Prima, ora, e sempre 💎 ❤💎

    • @JimmyMascali
      @JimmyMascali 8 місяців тому +1

      Stile mica si compra ❤

    • @gelseicinta1477
      @gelseicinta1477 8 місяців тому

      @@JimmyMascali
      Concordo!!
      Pensa che nel 2014 in Italia i Tiromancino hanno proposto il brano in versione italiana con il titolo ‘Mai saputo il suo nome’ , pare apprezzata anche da loro.
      E’ certamente un lavoro eccellente, non posso negarlo, ma per me i Madness restano unici e irraggiungibili.🩷

  • @danieldavid3160
    @danieldavid3160 3 роки тому +1

    British Madness, simply beautiful!

  • @campeon2222
    @campeon2222 4 роки тому +1

    Madness is the world,desde Argentina.

  • @alexissanhueza6033
    @alexissanhueza6033 3 роки тому +1

    When i knew Madness for first time in the early 90s in the local radio stations of my country Chile, i knew they would be my favourite ska band. I can say that since that time until now they are and will be the best ska band of UK and of the world. The only dream that I always wanted was have been in one concert of them.

  • @tonypuccio154
    @tonypuccio154 6 років тому +2

    So good to see you still got a band keep on smiling lades the good work and keep on smiling

  • @unclejoe7958
    @unclejoe7958 4 роки тому +3

    Average age of these guys is 60 and they produced and performed this.
    But this is Madness.

  • @unclejoe7958
    @unclejoe7958 5 років тому +30

    Reminds me that ‘Madness ‘is England.
    And today England is madness.

    • @MrCodgod666
      @MrCodgod666 5 років тому +5

      Uncle Joe I was very privileged to see them 3 weeks ago in my home town Margate. Went on my own but I had to. My first record I bought was baggy trousers hooked since then. Make me smile all the time 💕

    • @unclejoe7958
      @unclejoe7958 5 років тому +3

      lesley james Yes, Baggy Trousers was their first big hit that had me bopping. I was only a kid at the time, but it certainly had an impact on me and lots of youngn’s.

  • @derekburns4651
    @derekburns4651 3 роки тому

    Brings back lots of fantastic memory's frm the late 7ties and early 80ties fell in love during two tone rise and had 2 lovely children a good job had it all at 19 music was magic vinyl then CDs loe itxx👍😁

  • @CHSoria-ht7yt
    @CHSoria-ht7yt 7 років тому +3

    Madness. I will always love them

  • @stevencassidy6982
    @stevencassidy6982 4 роки тому +18

    Madness - the Voice of London. Camden town Boys.

  • @jslfc
    @jslfc 8 років тому +9

    Beautiful... absolutely. Love this.

  • @joethelion6016
    @joethelion6016 2 роки тому +1

    I adore Madness. Such class and style.

  • @TheGodParticle
    @TheGodParticle 5 років тому +2

    I had no idea that they were still writing incredible songs. wonderful.

  • @samuelsoto5194
    @samuelsoto5194 2 роки тому

    made me remember of one night at the seascouts when I met this blonde young girl.... and she twisted my mind for many years but never met her again...Sad

  • @sergeserge2535
    @sergeserge2535 4 роки тому +2

    J'adore cette mélodie, ce groupe, toujours présent, avec des mélodies intemporelles

  • @freakshock8
    @freakshock8 8 років тому +4

    Great band in the words greatest city!!

  • @3DPeter
    @3DPeter 2 роки тому

    I'm from holland and Madness is a big part of my life, just like alot of british music and comedy series, because the Brits have the same sense of dry humor as we dutch do!!