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The Prince

The Prince B-side 'Madness'
Release date: 1st Sept 1979
Highest Chart position: 16
Weeks on U.K. Chart: 11
Released on paper and plastic sleeve

Their first single written by Lee about Ska legend Prince Buster. The B-side is a cover of one of Busters songs. The lyrics to The Prince include several of Prince Buster's song titles. A very simple but clever song which features a strong piano solo as well as a striking sax solo.



One Step Beyond

B-side 'Mistakes'
Release date: 10th Nov 1979
Highest Chart position: 7
Weeks on U.K. Chart: 11
12" released with 'Nutty Theme' as bonus track
One Step Beyond
Another Prince Buster song which has been given the nutty treatment. 'The hay you don't watch that' intro was created by Carl. Apart from the introduction the song is basically an instrumental song with 'One Step Beyond' shouted at the end of verses one and three.



My Girl

My Girl B-side 'Stepping Into Line'
Release date: 5th Jan 1980
Highest Chart position: 3
Weeks on U.K. Chart: 10
12" released with 'In The Rain' as bonus track
The video was filmed at the Dublin Castle, Camden Town. The song was written by Mike and is probabley one the most well known Madness song and their first song to break into the top ten. A catchy song which is easy to listern too and understand.



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