Sorry (Madness song)
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"Sorry" is a single by the band Madness
, released in March 2007 as a single. It is the first original Madness UK single not to be primarily written by a member of the band, and was given to them by their new management group to fill the gap between The Dangermen Sessions Vol. 1
and The Liberty of Norton Folgate
. In an attempt to gain more air play from a variety of radio stations, two different versions of the song were recorded. One version with just the band and a second featuring UK rap
artists Sway DaSafo
and Baby Blue.
The band brought it out via their own label Lucky 7 Records
, entering the UK chart at #23 on Sunday 11 March 2007, their highest UK chart single entry since "Lovestruck
" in 1999. The single also went to #1 on the UK Indie Chart
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7" vinyl single
CD single
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...
, released in March 2007 as a single. It is the first original Madness UK single not to be primarily written by a member of the band, and was given to them by their new management group to fill the gap between The Dangermen Sessions Vol. 1
The Dangermen Sessions Vol. 1
The Dangermen Sessions, Vol. 1 is a cover album by the British ska band Madness. It was released in 2005 . The album was successful and reached #11 in the UK which at the time was their highest chart position in the UK since 1984's Keep Moving.-The Dangermen:Prior to recording the album, Madness...
and The Liberty of Norton Folgate
The Liberty of Norton Folgate
The Liberty of Norton Folgate is the ninth studio album by the British band Madness, released on 18 May 2009. The band worked on the album for close to three years and it is their first album of new material since 1999's Wonderful...
. In an attempt to gain more air play from a variety of radio stations, two different versions of the song were recorded. One version with just the band and a second featuring UK rap
Rapping
Rapping refers to "spoken or chanted rhyming lyrics". The art form can be broken down into different components, as in the book How to Rap where it is separated into “content”, “flow” , and “delivery”...
artists Sway DaSafo
Sway DaSafo
Derek Andrew Safo is a Ghanaian British musician who uses the stage names Sway DaSafo or Sway. He is signed to Akon's Konvict Muzik record label and he is also a producer, establishing DCypha Productions.-Childhood:...
and Baby Blue.
The band brought it out via their own label Lucky 7 Records
Lucky 7 Records
Lucky Seven Records were founded by the British band Madness.The launch of this new record label enabled them to release their new material...
, entering the UK chart at #23 on Sunday 11 March 2007, their highest UK chart single entry since "Lovestruck
Lovestruck
"Lovestruck" is a song by the band Madness. The release marked the first time they had put out original material for over ten years, and signified their return to music...
" in 1999. The single also went to #1 on the UK Indie Chart
UK Indie Chart
The UK Independent Chart or Indie Chart is a chart of the best-selling independent record releases in the UK.- History :In the wake of punk, small record labels began to spring up, as an outlet for artists that were unwilling to sign contracts with major record companies, or were not considered...
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Track listing
All songs written and composed by Mike BarsonMike Barson
Michael "Mike" Barson is a British musician, best known as a founding member and keyboardist of the second wave ska band, Madness.-Biography:...
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7" vinyl single
CD single