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Cardiac Arrest

B-side 'In The City'
Release date: 20 Feb 1982
Highest Chart position: 14
Weeks on U.K. Chart: 10
12" released with extended version of 'Cardiac Arrest

If this single had made the top ten then Mandess would of had 16 top ten hits in a row (One Step Beyond-Sun And The Rain) which would of been some achievement. The song has a clear story line and a video that compliments it well. Contains a great vibes solo by Mike. The story told is one of a business man who drives himself to a heart attack. Another fast paced song which helps to make it another catchy tune. Based on Carls eperiences of seeing a man having a heart attack on the underground and was banned on Radio One.

House Of Fun

B-side 'Don't Look Back'
Release date: 22 May 1982
Highest Chart position: 1
Weeks on U.K. Chart: 9
12" and picture disc released

Their only number one which is written about a 16 year old who goes to the chemists to buy a pack of condoms. A classic Madness song from a classic era. Yet another creative video were they let their imaginations go wild. Part of it was shot at Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach and A joke shop on Camden Town High Street. It was knocked of the top slot after 2 weeks by 'Goody Two Shoes' by Adam Ant.

Driving In My Car

B-side 'Animal Farm'
Release date: 24 Jul 1982
Highest Chart position: 4
Weeks on U.K. Chart: 8
7" Picture disc & poster sleeve released

Another high charting song which became another song which has had lasted the test of time. Features comical lyrics about a Morris Minor.

Our House

B-side 'Walking With Mr Wheeze'
Release date: 27 Nov 1982
Highest Chart position: 5
Weeks on U.K. Chart: 13
7" Picture disc & 12" released

In my opinion their best single written by Carl and Chris. It reflects Carls views of his family and how his mother was an important part of the family and portrays a sterotypical view on inner city family life. It was also the bands first hit in the U.S.A. Combines great lyrics and a great tune and the result is a brilliant song.

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B-side 'Don't Look Back' Release date: 22 May 1982 Highest Chart position: 1 Weeks on U.K. Chart: 9 12" and picture disc released
Their only number one which is written about a 16 year old who goes to the chemists to buy a pack of condoms. A classic Madness song from a classic era. Yet another creative video were they let their imaginations go wild. Part of it was shot at Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach and A joke shop on Camden Town High Street. It was knocked of the top slot after 2 weeks by 'Goody Two Shoes' by Adam Ant.

	B-side 'Animal Farm' Release date: 24 Jul 1982 Highest Chart position: 4 Weeks on U.K. Chart: 8 7" Picture disc & poster sleeve released
Another high charting song which became another song which has had lasted the test of time. Features comical lyrics about a Morris Minor.

B-side 'Walking With Mr Wheeze' Release date: 27 Nov 1982 Highest Chart position: 5 Weeks on U.K. Chart: 13 7" Picture disc & 12" released
In my opinion their best single written by Carl and Chris. It reflects Carls views of his family and how his mother was an important part of the family and portrays a sterotypical view on inner city family life. It was also the bands first hit in the U.S.A. Combines great lyrics and a great tune and the result is a brilliant song.