DISCOGRAPHY SONG LYRICS, VIDEOS & FAN REVIEWS

No Money

No Money

Promises Promises

Promises Promises

Skylarking

Skylarking

The Prince

The Prince

Based loosely on Prince Busters 'Earthquake'* this track was taken from a session recorded at the tiny Pathway Studios in Highbury, London. The other 2 tracks recorded were the b side, Madness, and a version of My Girl (with Barso on vocals) ...
Night Boat To Cairo

Night Boat To Cairo

The opening fog-horn sound of Lee's baritone sax certainly conjures up visions of a pea-souper over the English Channel. Still, I'm not sure about the River Nile … and then "it's just gone monsoon," the monsoon being a seasonal wind that ...
My Girl

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 ...
Is There Anybody Out There?

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 ...
When Dawn Arrives

When Dawn Arrives

You Are My Everything

You Are My Everything

Hunchback of Toriano

Hunchback of Toriano

Shadow on the House

Shadow on the House

Lola

Lola

Lee: 20 years after its release, Chris & myself wrote our inspired version, 'Mistress, Mistress' - it sounded fab but, as agent 1 would say, 'this song is available absolutely nowhere!' Lola obviously had an unearthly effect on myself as ...
Driving In My Car

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 ...
Calling Cards

Calling Cards

Mr. Apples

Mr. Apples

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