Madness - House of Fun (Official 4K Video)

‘House of Fun’ video now in 4K HD. We’re number 1 in the midweek album chart but Taylor Swift is right behind us, help us get our first number 1 or stream it here: ’Wonderful’ by Madness for the first time on vinyl! Order now: ’House Of Fun’ was released as a one-off single in 1982 and went to #1 in the UK, staying in the chart for nine weeks. The song is arguably the best example of Madness’ “nutty sound“, a combination of fairground vaudeville, ska and out-and-out pop. Filmed on location in North London, it finds our boys acting out their coming-of-age tale in true Madness style. Download Total Madness on iTunes : Buy Total Madness on Amazon : Listen to Total Madness on Spotify : Check out Madness on Facebook : Discover more about Madness on their website : Lyrics: Good morning miss Can I help you son? Sixteen today And up for fun I’m a big boy now Or so they say So if you’ll serve I’ll be on my way Box of balloons With the feather-light touch Pack of party-poppers That pop in the night A toothbrush and hairspray Plastic grin Miss Clay on all corners Has just walked in Welcome to the House of Fun Now I’ve come of age Welcome to the House of Fun Welcome to the lion’s den Temptation’s on his way Welcome to the House of No no miss You misunderstood Sixteen big boy Full pint in my manhood I’m up to date And the date’s today So if you’ll serve I’ll be on my way Welcome to the House of Fun Now I’ve come of age Welcome to the lion’s den Temptation’s on his way Welcome to the House of (Fun) I’m sorry son But we don’t stock Party gimmicks In this shop Try the House of Fun It’s quicker if you run This is a chemist Not a jokers’ shop! Party hats Simple enough clear Comprehende savvy understand Do you hear? A pack of party hats With the coloured tips Too late! Gorgon’s heard gossip Well hello Joe, hello Miss Clay Many happy returns from the day Welcome to the House of Fun Now I’ve come of age Welcome to the House of Fun Welcome to the lion’s den Temptation’s on his way Welcome to the House of Fun Welcome to the House of Fun #Madness #HouseOfFun #40thAnniversary