"Uncle Sam" is a single by British band Madness

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...

 from their 1985 album Mad Not Mad

Mad Not Mad

Mad Not Mad is the sixth album by the British ska band Madness, released in 1985 . It was their only album not to feature founder member Mike Barson, who had left the group the year before....

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The single spent 11 weeks in British charts peaking at number 21. It was also issued in a 'Flag Bag' - the 7" single wrapped in an American flag with the titles in Russian printed on the flag.
The song's lyrics are the narrative of a soldier's experiences in World War II

World War II

World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...

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The track was edited for release as a single, the album version being over a minute longer.

Track listing

7" Single:

1. "Uncle Sam" - 3:04
2. "Please Don't Go" - 3:21

12" single:

1. "Uncle Sam (Raygun Mix)" - 6:42
2. "Uncle Sam (demo)"
3. "Please Don't Go" - 3:26

7" Picture Disc:

A Side (45rpm)

1. "Uncle Sam" 3:04

B Side (33rpm)

1. "Please Don't Go" 3:26
2. "Inanity Over Christmas" 3:50