The Prince
Madness
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Buster, he sold the heat with a rock-steady beat An earthquake is erupting, but not in Orange street A ghost-dance is preparing, You got to help us with your feet If you're not in the mood to dance, step back, grab yourself a seat This may not be uptown Jamaica, but we promise you a treat Buster bowl me over with your bogus dance, shuffle me off my feet Even though I'll keep on runnin', I'll never get to Orange street So I'll say there's nothin' left to say, for the man who set the beat So I'll leave it up to you out there, to get him back on his feet Bring back the, who is the, we want the Bring back the Prince...aahh!
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Written by: CATHAL JOSEPH SMYTH, CHRISTOPHER JOHN FOREMAN, DANIEL MARK WOODGATE, GRAHAM MCPHERSON, LEE THOMPSON, LEE JAY THOMPSON, MARK WILLIAM BEDFORD, MICHAEL BARSON
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15 facts about this song
Genre Classification"The Prince" by Madness falls under the genre of "ska," a music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1950s, which combines elements of Caribbean mento and calypso with American jazz and rhythm and blues.
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Release DateThe song was released on August 10, 1979.
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Artist Background"Madness" is a British band, widely recognized as one of the leading bands of the '2 Tone' ska revival of the late '70s and early '80s.
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Inspiration"The Prince" was inspired by Jamaican ska singer Prince Buster, who was a significant influence on Madness.
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Performance StatisticsUpon its release, "The Prince" peaked at No.16 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Songwriter CreditsThe song was written by Lee Thompson, the saxophonist for Madness.
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Record Label"The Prince" was released through the 2 Tone record label.
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Format & LengthThe track was originally released as a 7" vinyl single, with a total length of 2 minutes and 29 seconds.
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Production Credits"The Prince" was produced by Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley, who became the band's long-term producers.
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Recognition"The Prince" is considered a classic in the ska genre and played a significant role in the ska revival movement.
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Live PerformancesThe song continues to be a staple in Madness's live performances, demonstrating its enduring popularity amongst fans.
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Album Inclusion"The Prince" later appeared on Madness' 1979 debut album, "One Step Beyond."
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics of "The Prince" pay homage to Prince Buster, indicating the inspiration they drew from his music.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Prince" was famously filmed in a Camden alleyway and includes footage of the band members playing their instruments and goofing around.
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Initial ReceptionObservers praised the song upon its release for maintaining the energy and authenticity of Jamaica's original ska sound.
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