“One Step Beyond,” a ska song by Jamaican singer Prince Buster, was initially released as a B-side to his 1964 single “Al Capone.” While Buster’s instrumental version mainly featured the song title, the Madness version introduces a spoken intro ...
One Step Beyond…
In 1979, a re-energized take on a 1964 Jamaican B-side would become one of the most iconic and enduring tracks of the UK ska revival. Madness’s “One Step Beyond…” wasn’t just their breakthrough—it was a mission statement. Built on the bones of ...
Catalogue Number: BUY 56
One Step Beyond…
"One Step Beyond" is a tune written by Jamaican ska singer Prince Buster as a B-side for his 1964 single "Al Capone". Although Buster's version was mostly instrumental except for the song title shouted a few times, the Madness version features ...
Catalogue Number: BUY 56
Night Boat To Cairo
With unwavering determination, Dave Robinson, the driving force behind Madness's success, deftly maneuvered to extract yet another single from the album. Not content with merely capitalizing on past achievements, Robinson's astute business ...
Catalogue Number: 640 192
My Girl
My Girl was released in 1979 as the lead track from their debut album, "One Step Beyond...". The song became one of Madness's signature hits and is often regarded as one of their most iconic songs. Mike Barson was working driving a van and ...
Catalogue Number: STF 18
My Girl (Master)
My Girl was released in 1979 as the lead track from their debut album, “One Step Beyond…“. The song became one of Madness‘s signature hits and is often regarded as one of their most iconic songs.
My Girl
Released in December 1979, My Girl marked a pivotal moment in the early career of Madness. Issued as the band’s third single on Stiff Records, this deceptively simple tune about a strained relationship would go on to become one of the band’s ...
Catalogue Number: BUY 62
My Girl
My Girl was released in 1979 as the lead track from their debut album, "One Step Beyond...". The song became one of Madness's signature hits and is often regarded as one of their most iconic songs. Mike Barson was working driving a van and ...
