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- It was released as a one-off single on 14 May 1982 and reached number one in the UK Singles Chart, spending nine weeks in the charts. [ 2 ][ 3 ] The song was re-released in 1992, reaching number 40.
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"House of Fun" is a song by English ska/pop group Madness, credited to Mike Barson and Lee Thompson. [1] It was released as a one-off single on 14 May 1982 and reached number one in the UK Singles Chart, spending nine weeks in the charts. [2] [3] The song was re-released in 1992, reaching number 40.
In an ironic twist of fate, this song about a 16-year-old boy buying condoms was the UK #1 when Pope John Paul II made his first official visit to England. More songs from Madness. More songs about sex. More songs that had different titles when they started. More songs from 1982. Lyrics to House Of Fun. Madness Artistfacts.
Jul 7, 2024 · “House of Fun” solidified Madness’ status as one of the leading bands of the ska revival movement in the 1980s. The song’s commercial success helped propel the band to international recognition and played a significant role in shaping their legacy as influential musicians.
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The song was originally recorded under the title "Chemist Facade", without the "Welcome to the House of Fun" chorus. While the song was being recorded, head of Stiff RecordsDave Robinson insisted that the song should have a chorus, so band member Mike Barson immediately wrote the "Welcome to the House of Fun" refrain on his piano. At this point, th...
"House of Fun" is composed in the key of D, written in common time. It is a pop song which moves at an upbeat 126 beats per minute. The song is written in simple verse-chorus form, ending with a repeating chorus fade out (the original 7" release version/mix ends with a sudden keyboard "crash", followed by fairground organ music). The song begins so...
A substantial portion of the music video was filmed at the Pleasure Beach in Great Yarmouth, with parts of the video featuring the band on the Roller Coaster. This was filmed on 7 March 1982. The video begins with Suggs dressed as a boy entering the shop with Lee Thompson and Chas Smashbehind him, playing the saxophone and trumpet respectively. On ...
As well as the song's single release, it has featured on various compilation albums released by Madness. It was initially included on Complete Madness which was released on 23 April 1982, prior to the release of the single itself. This album also hit number 1 in the UK at the time of the single's release, meaning Madness were at the top of both the...
Jan 23, 2024 · Entering the electrifying realm of ska with Madness, their 1982 hit single ‘House of Fun’ isn’t just a raucous track to get your feet skanking; it’s a multi-layered coming-of-age tale wrapped up in a buoyant melody.
House of Fun. Madness. Track 31 on The Business - The Definitive Singles Collection. Producers. Alan Winstanley & Clive Langer. Released as a standalone single in 1982, this song remains Madness...
House Of Fun Don’t Look Back. The first and (so far) only number one single spent just 9 weeks on the chart, but hit the top spot at the end of May 1982, delaying Adam Ant’s ‘Goody Two Shoes’ by two weeks. Certified Silver (200,000) in May 1982.
