The Finsbury Park gig was epic. I walked all the way from Chalk Farm, through Kentish. All the way up Seven Sisters Road. Felt the right thing to do. Magic.
If you don't know what Madness is, go down the Madness raibbt hole. It will be the best rabbit hole of your life, as they appeal to everyone and have such a great message. The definition of a bunch of great blokes. My nephew is now a Madness freak, and we're going to fly to England this summer to see them together, just because I showed him the baggy trousers video.
I agree that 1983 was the start of a downward slide. I remember someone at school saying Uncle Sam was ”crap”. Between 1980 and 1983 they were one of the coolest and most popular bands in the UK. A time when most boys at school wore Doc Martens and Harrington jackets.
Whatever you think about Madness , they are part of British culture. I was in a college cafeteria when someone put on Orange st on the jukebox for the first time . I thought ...this is good
Couldn't believe it when Lee said he was skint in 1989. After all that hard work, Top Ten Hits & millions of record sales that would've been hard to take.
I don't believe that Madness were isolated to just being enjoyed by the ska/reggae followers. Try not tapping your feet when traditional Irish diddly-dee is playing. It is a thing that people are motivated to enjoy.
they looked like the Monkees in their silliness and the usa missed the monkees at the time. one of them even looked similar to Mickey Dolenz . the usa was also going through a "sax guy playing the solo" era with bruce springsteen, men at work, and sade, and many others.. they had all they needed to make a hit in the usa. TODAY, any group from australia that looks similar to the wiggles, will be a smash. that generation is now in their early 30s, and have no real music to listen to that reaches them. A cute short girl, three guys, that is campy looking. Boom... hit..
Loved madness from day one, and still do today, along with the specials too
59 years old but still enjoy a bit or madness. One Step Beyoooooond 🎶🎶👍😁
Still loving this band even today,🇬🇧ska🏁
Ahh great times as a kid in the early 80's loved Madness some great hits
How they only had one number one I'll never know. Absolutely love Madness. Always have always will.
Best band ever and so underrated.
In my opinion best band ever luv em amazing lyrics beat ....the lot
The Finsbury Park gig was epic. I walked all the way from Chalk Farm, through Kentish. All the way up Seven Sisters Road. Felt the right thing to do. Magic.
Loved this, well put together and explains a lot. I’ve loved Madness for 40 years and still do.
If you don't know what Madness is, go down the Madness raibbt hole. It will be the best rabbit hole of your life, as they appeal to everyone and have such a great message. The definition of a bunch of great blokes. My nephew is now a Madness freak, and we're going to fly to England this summer to see them together, just because I showed him the baggy trousers video.
where you from?
Just brilliant , my first music love ,and the specials ❤️
Best band ever, seen them too many times and would travel the globe to see them play!
Grew up with this music, yeeeey
13:29 Fun Boy Three hitchhiking to Coventry.
☝️🤣👌
Listening to these guys always makes me smile. What more can you wish for? One of the last gigs i visited before lockdown.
My childhood favourite band.
Mine too, the first record my mum bought me ('Sun and The Rain')
Yes, MADNESS is divine! 🎩🎩🎩🕶️🕶️🕶️👍👍👍👍
The Norf London invaders live on 🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🎼💯❤️
Fabulous band.
yep - we wouldn't have that nutty dance without you chas - glad you stayed in the band - we all wanted to dance like that at the school disco....
I LOVE MADNESS!!!! Greetings from Brasil.
I agree that 1983 was the start of a downward slide. I remember someone at school saying Uncle Sam was ”crap”. Between 1980 and 1983 they were one of the coolest and most popular bands in the UK. A time when most boys at school wore Doc Martens and Harrington jackets.
Love madness Finsbury Park what a night unbelievable 👏
Whatever you think about Madness , they are part of British culture. I was in a college cafeteria when someone put on Orange st on the jukebox for the first time . I thought ...this is good
I like driving in my car - and listening to Madness while I'm doing it.
my youth club days in my docks and donkey jacket ,loved madness
Thanks for uploading this, revived my soul
They were huge in New Zealand
The 3 boys at 13.27 needed a lift to Coventry. This is great stuff
a nod to the Specials
Completely forgot about this one Andy, Been a real joy to watch this one again after all these years :)
Said it before going to say it again North London and Englands finest
That outing in Finsbury Park for Madstock IV was a good day out.
Barson is certainly the centre of the band. Musically speaking.
Couldn't believe it when Lee said he was skint in 1989. After all that hard work, Top Ten Hits & millions of record sales that would've been hard to take.
Woody and Mark havent aged a bit since 1979
Woody has a lot since his accident, it's so sad, such a nice guy 🙁
@@SB-lt7oywhat accident?
Mike hatless? Shocking.
Huge fan loved them and all ska. Never a New Romantic...no offence 😬
I don't believe that Madness were isolated to just being enjoyed by the ska/reggae followers. Try not tapping your feet when traditional Irish diddly-dee is playing. It is a thing that people are motivated to enjoy.
they looked like the Monkees in their silliness and the usa missed the monkees at the time. one of them even looked similar to Mickey Dolenz . the usa was also going through a "sax guy playing the solo" era with bruce springsteen, men at work, and sade, and many others.. they had all they needed to make a hit in the usa.
TODAY, any group from australia that looks similar to the wiggles, will be a smash. that generation is now in their early 30s, and have no real music to listen to that reaches them. A cute short girl, three guys, that is campy looking. Boom... hit..
Morris and the minors,
Madness much better 🤪🤪