The song was originally recorded in 1971 by Labi Sifre. Want to know what he looks like? That's him at the end of the line of violin players taking his dark glasses off and smiling at the end of the video. Nice touch by Madness there, a homage to the original artist.
Labi sadly died a few years back, a very underrated songwriter. I’m just glad that the Madness version probably kept him in comfort for the time he had left. Viva Madness, Brit legends.
Every adult in the UK knows this song word for word, it's an institution here, originally written by the guy guesting in the horn section Labi Siffre who's also sampled by Eminem's My Name Is
Ich finde diese Band phantastisch. Viele schöne Erinnerungen an meiner Jugend werden wach. Ihr lacht jetzt? In 30 Jahren lacht man über Euch. Jugend ist kein Previleg.
Hey guys recently subbed loved this reaction I'm from the UK I'm 20 and madness is in my top 5 favourite bands of all time. If you could try reacting to the house of fun and baggy trousers both are by madness much love
What a great and insightful reaction from an English guy. Glad to see you vibing to a band from our country - felt that one - well done!
The song was originally recorded in 1971 by Labi Sifre. Want to know what he looks like? That's him at the end of the line of violin players taking his dark glasses off and smiling at the end of the video. Nice touch by Madness there, a homage to the original artist.
Fabric was hugh in the UK Black community at the same time of the 'madness' explosion of socially informed songs. Love me some Madness.
Labi sadly died a few years back, a very underrated songwriter. I’m just glad that the Madness version probably kept him in comfort for the time he had left. Viva Madness, Brit legends.
Heavy reggae vibes
Every adult in the UK knows this song word for word, it's an institution here, originally written by the guy guesting in the horn section Labi Siffre who's also sampled by Eminem's My Name Is
Ich finde diese Band phantastisch.
Viele schöne Erinnerungen an meiner Jugend werden wach.
Ihr lacht jetzt?
In 30 Jahren lacht man über Euch.
Jugend ist kein Previleg.
One of the most iconic bands of the 80's. Check out as many videos as you can. ❤
Hey guys recently subbed loved this reaction I'm from the UK I'm 20 and madness is in my top 5 favourite bands of all time. If you could try reacting to the house of fun and baggy trousers both are by madness much love
Madness-Our house
Cover versions rarely improve upon the original. This one is an exception. And its a pretty high bar as the original was decent.
This was a cover and the chap at the end smiling is Labi siffre the original singer of the song 👍
Americans don't understand English music and culture 😅