Madness, By Mike
OVERVIEW
Dive into this exclusive six-track compilation EP, a must for hardcore collectors. This special collection highlights some of Madness’ greatest songs penned by Mike Barson, spanning decades of the band’s legendary career—from the iconic 1979 single My Girl to the 2023 hit C’Est La Vie from the album Theatre of the Absurd Presents C’Est La Vie. Don’t miss out on this unique release celebrating the timeless brilliance of Madness!
RELEASE DETAILS
TRACK LISTING
| Disc | Position | Track | Version | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | My Girl | 2009 Remaster | 2:45 | |
| 2 | Grey Day | 2009 Remaster | 3:38 | |
| 3 | Driving In My Car | 3:18 | ||
| 4 | Bed And Breakfast Man | 2:33 | ||
| 5 | C'est La Vie | 3:10 | ||
| 6 | Herbert | 3:57 |
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MUSICANS
| Musican | Instrument | Role | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike (Monsieur Barso) Barson | Piano | Band | |
| Chris (Chrissy Boy) Foreman | Guitar | Band | |
| Lee (Kix) Thompson | Tenor Saxophone | Band | |
| Mark (Bedders) Bedford | Bass | Band | |
| Daniel (Woody) Woodgate | Drums | Band | |
| Graham (Suggs) McPherson | Vocals | Band | |
| Cathal (Chas Smash) Smyth | Backing Vocals | Band |
PRODUCTION CREDITS
| Role | Credited | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Producer | Clive Langer | |
| Producer | Alan Winstanley |
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References
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