The Sun and the Rain
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"The Sun and the Rain" is a single by Madness
. It was released in 1983 as a stand-alone single and in 1984 it was included on the American version of their album Keep Moving
. The single spent 10 weeks in British charts peaking at number 5.
"The Sun and the Rain" is the last Madness single written solely by Mike Barson
and their last top 10 hit before "Lovestruck
" in 1999.
Some editions of the song have approximately ten seconds deleted from the ending.
' ear, and shots of Lee Thompson running around with a rocket strapped to his back, a reference to the single's b-side.
Madness (band)
In 1979, the band recorded the Lee Thompson composition "The Prince". The song, like the band's name, paid homage to their idol, Prince Buster. The song was released through 2 Tone Records, the label of The Specials founder Jerry Dammers. The song was a surprise hit, peaking in the UK music charts...
. It was released in 1983 as a stand-alone single and in 1984 it was included on the American version of their album Keep Moving
Keep Moving
Keep Moving is the fifth album by the British ska band Madness from 1984. It was the last Madness album prior to their 1999 comeback album Wonderful to feature Mike Barson....
. The single spent 10 weeks in British charts peaking at number 5.
"The Sun and the Rain" is the last Madness single written solely by Mike Barson
Mike Barson
Michael "Mike" Barson is a British musician, best known as a founding member and keyboardist of the second wave ska band, Madness.-Biography:...
and their last top 10 hit before "Lovestruck
Lovestruck
"Lovestruck" is a song by the band Madness. The release marked the first time they had put out original material for over ten years, and signified their return to music...
" in 1999.
Some editions of the song have approximately ten seconds deleted from the ending.
Music video
The music video for the song showed Madness performing in a rainy street. Toward the end they are joined by a number of Madness fans who join in the dancing. There are also scenes showing the band as miniature devils, supposedly wreaking havoc inside SuggsSuggs (singer)
Graham McPherson , better known as Suggs, is an English singer, actor, former radio DJ, TV personality, and most famous as the frontman of the band Madness.-Early life:...
' ear, and shots of Lee Thompson running around with a rocket strapped to his back, a reference to the single's b-side.
Track listing
- 7" single
- "The Sun and the Rain" - 3:30
- "Fireball XL 5" - 1:44
- 12" single
- "The Sun and the Rain" (extended version) - 4:35
- "Fireball XL 5" - 1:44
- "My Girl" (live) - 3:10