Sugar and Spice (Madness song)
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"Sugar and Spice" is a single by the band Madness
, released on 3 August 2009. It is the third single from the album The Liberty of Norton Folgate
and is the first ever Madness single to be released only digitally.
The version of Sugar and Spice featured in the single release differs slightly from the version included in the album, as it has a different opening verse and words differ throughout the song.
The B-side included in the release is the demo version of Sugar and Spice featuring keyboard player Mike Barson on vocals; it also includes an extra verse. This is the second time a Madness release has featured Mike Barson on vocals after a demo version of My Girl
was released on the 12-inch version of "The Return of the Los Palmas 7
" in 1981.
The song was written by Mike Barson on the subject of his separation from his now ex-wife Sandra.
In addition, an extended remix of the track Africa by Ashley Beedle is also included.
This marks a return to form for Madness videos, as the previous singles NW5
and Dust Devil
featured clips of live performances and actors respectfully.
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 on 3 August 2009. It is the third single from the album 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...
and is the first ever Madness single to be released only digitally.
The version of Sugar and Spice featured in the single release differs slightly from the version included in the album, as it has a different opening verse and words differ throughout the song.
The B-side included in the release is the demo version of Sugar and Spice featuring keyboard player Mike Barson on vocals; it also includes an extra verse. This is the second time a Madness release has featured Mike Barson on vocals after a demo version of My Girl
My Girl (Madness song)
"My Girl" is a song by British ska/pop group Madness from their debut album, One Step Beyond.... It was written by Mike Barson. The song was released as a single on 21 December 1979 and spent 10 weeks on the UK Singles Chart peaking at number 3....
was released on the 12-inch version of "The Return of the Los Palmas 7
The Return of the Los Palmas 7
"The Return of the Los Palmas 7" is a song by British ska/pop band Madness, written by Mike Barson, Mark Bedford and Daniel Woodgate. The song was Woodgate's first credit as a songwriter, and was released as the band's 7th single on . The single reached number 7 in the UK, and remained in the...
" in 1981.
The song was written by Mike Barson on the subject of his separation from his now ex-wife Sandra.
In addition, an extended remix of the track Africa by Ashley Beedle is also included.
Track listing
- "Sugar and Spice (Radio Edit)" (Barson) - 2:57
- "Sugar and Spice (Demo Version)" (Barson) - 3:47
- "Africa (Ashley Beedle's Going Home Edit)" (Barson) - 8:05
Video
The video for Sugar and Spice featured the band, minus Chas Smash, playing the song in a traditional music hall venue. The video shows the band playing invisible instruments, performing magic tricks and acting out various scenes from the song against a digitalised back ground.This marks a return to form for Madness videos, as the previous singles NW5
NW5
"NW5" is a single by the band Madness, released in January 2008.The band brought it out via their own label, Lucky 7 Records.The single entered the chart at no.24 on Sunday 20th Jan 2008....
and Dust Devil
Dust Devil (Madness song)
"Dust Devil" is a single by the band Madness, released on 11th of May 2009, precisely one week before their album The Liberty of Norton Folgate....
featured clips of live performances and actors respectfully.