Lovestruck
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"Lovestruck" is a song by the band Madness
Madness (band)
In 1979, the band recorded the Lee Thompson composition "The Prince". The song, like the band's name, paid homage to their idol, Prince Buster. The song was released through 2 Tone Records, the label of The Specials founder Jerry Dammers. The song was a surprise hit, peaking in the UK music charts...

. The release marked the first time they had put out original material for over ten years, and signified their return to music. The song was the lead single from their 1999 album Wonderful
Wonderful (Madness album)
Wonderful is an album by the British ska band Madness. It was released in 1999 . Wonderful is their first studio album in original lineup since the 1984 Keep Moving LP.-Track listing:#"Lovestruck"...

, and was heavily promoted.

The song peaked at number ten in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...

, which was the first time a new Madness
Madness (band)
In 1979, the band recorded the Lee Thompson composition "The Prince". The song, like the band's name, paid homage to their idol, Prince Buster. The song was released through 2 Tone Records, the label of The Specials founder Jerry Dammers. The song was a surprise hit, peaking in the UK music charts...

 single had hit the top ten since the 1983 release "The Sun and the Rain
The Sun and the Rain
"The Sun and the Rain" is a single by Madness. It was released in 1983 as a stand-alone single and in 1984 it was included on the American version of their album Keep Moving...

".

Track listing

Two versions of the single were released on CD.

CD1
  1. "Lovestruck" (Thompson/Barson) - 3:50
  2. "We Are Love" (Smyth) - 3:31
  3. "Lovestruck (Enhanced Video)" - 3:51


CD2
  1. "Lovestruck" (Thompson/Barson) - 3:50
  2. "Round And Round" (Thompson/Barson) - 4:32
  3. "Maddley" (Barson/Smyth/Thompson/McPherson/D Woodgate/N Woodgate/Jack Lawrence) - 4:29

  • "Maddley" was a medley of songs from their then upcoming album, Wonderful
    Wonderful (Madness album)
    Wonderful is an album by the British ska band Madness. It was released in 1999 . Wonderful is their first studio album in original lineup since the 1984 Keep Moving LP.-Track listing:#"Lovestruck"...

    .
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