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Awarded to Graham McPherson for his work as Suggs.

NME Award for Best Solo Artist

Recognizing the enduring impact of Madness, fronted by Graham McPherson.

MOJO Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music

Graham McPherson, more widely recognized by his stage name Suggs, is a celebrated English musician, singer, and actor. He is best known as the frontman of the iconic British ska band Madness, which rose to prominence in the late 1970s and early 1980s with their distinctive blend of ska, pop, and new wave.

Born in 1961, Suggs became the lead singer of Madness in 1978. The band achieved massive success with a string of hit singles, including "One Step Beyond", "My Girl", "Baggy Trousers", "Our House", and "It Must Be Love". Their music often featured witty, observational lyrics about everyday life in Britain, combined with energetic and catchy melodies that resonated with a wide audience. Madness released numerous successful albums, cementing their status as one of the most beloved bands of the era.

Beyond his work with Madness, Suggs has also pursued a solo career. He released his debut solo album, "The Lone Ranger", in 1995, which spawned the hit single "Cecilia". He has continued to release solo material and collaborate with various artists. Suggs has also ventured into acting and television, appearing in films and hosting shows, further showcasing his versatility.

Suggs's charismatic stage presence and distinctive vocal style have made him a beloved figure in British music. He remains an active performer, both with Madness and as a solo artist, continuing to entertain audiences with his timeless hits and engaging personality. His influence can be seen in subsequent generations of artists who appreciate his unique blend of musicality and storytelling.

Graham McPherson, known as Suggs, is the charismatic frontman of the iconic British ska band Madness. Rising to fame in the late 70s/early 80s, he led the band through numerous hits like "Our House" and "Baggy Trousers". Suggs also has a solo career, releasing albums and singles such as "Cecilia", and has engaged in acting and television work. He is recognized for his distinctive voice, engaging stage presence, and lyrics that capture everyday British life.

‘Baggy Trousers’ video now in 4K HD.

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Official @RSDUK release 'Baggy Trousers' to come out this weekend! You can only get a copy exclusively from participating independent record shops on Saturday 18th June, so find your local: https://recordstoreday.co.uk/stores/

One of Madness's true anthems, 'Baggy Trousers' captured the imagination of kids and parents all over the UK when it was released in 1980. The video, which begins with that unmistakable "thing-a-ling-a-ling", finds Madness back at school remembering the fun they had. According to the song all Madness learned at school was "how to bend, not break the rules" and they've been doing it ever since. 

Lyrics:
Naughty boys in nasty schools
Headmasters breaking all the rules
Having fun and playing fools
Smashing up the woodwork tools
All the teachers in the pub
Passing 'round the ready-rub
Trying not to think of when
The lunch-time bell will ring again.
Oh what fun we had
But, did it really turn out bad
All I learnt at school
Was how to bend not break the rules
Oh what fun we had
But at the time it seemed so bad
Trying different ways
To make a difference to the days.
Headmaster's had enough to-day
All the kids have gone away
Gone to fight with next-door's school
Every term, that is the rule
Sits alone and bends his cane
Same old backsides again
All the small ones tell tall tales
Walking home and squashing snails.
Oh what fun we had
But, did it really turn out bad
All I learnt at school
Was how to bend not break the rules
Oh what fun we had
But at the time it seemed so bad
Trying different ways
To make a difference to the days.
Lots of girls and lots of boys
Lots of smells and lots of noise
Playing football in the park
Kicking push bikes after dark
Baggy trousers, dirty shirt
Pulling hair and eating dirt
Teacher comes to break it up
Back of the 'ead with a plastic cup.
Oh what fun we had
But, did it really turn out bad
All I learnt at school
Was how to bend not break the rules
Oh what fun we had
But at the time it seemed so bad
Trying different ways
To make a difference to the days.
Baggy trousers, baggy trousers, baggy trousers
Baggy trousers, baggy trousers, baggy trousers

Discover more about Madness on their website: http://www.madness.co.uk
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Madness - Baggy Trousers (Official 4K Video)

You are watching the official video for It Must Be Love by Madness. 

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British band Madness had a major UK hit with this song in 1981, and with good reason: heartfelt and nutty in equal measure it still brings the house down at every Madness show. The video - filmed above and below water - is one of their classics, with cameo appearances by big bird, a killer whale and Mr Labi Siffre, who wrote the song.

Lyrics
I never thought I'd miss you
Half as much as I do
And I never thought I'd feel this way
The way I feel
About you
As soon as I wake up
Every night, every day
I know that it's you I need
To take the blues away
It must be love, love, love
It must be love, love, love
Nothing more, nothing less
Love is the best
How can it be that we can
Say so much without words?
Bless you and bless me
Bless the bees
And the birds
I've got to be near you
Every night, every day
I couldn't be happy
Any other way
It must be love, love, love
It must be love, love, love
Nothing more, nothing less
Love is the best
As soon as I wake up
Every night, every day
I know that it's you I need
To take the blues away
It must be love, love, love
It must be love, love, love
It must be love, love, love
It must be love, love, love
It must be love, love, love
It must be love, love, love
It must be love, love, love
It must be love, love, love

Discover more about Madness on their website: http://www.madness.co.uk

#Madness #ItMustBeLove #OurHouse

Madness - It Must Be Love (Official HD Video)

You are watching the official 4K video for Our House by Madness. 

Check out the Madheads 2020 version of the video here: https://youtu.be/HGvqTKev0bY

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Lyrics:
Father wears his Sunday best
Mother's tired, she needs a rest
The kids are playing up downstairs
Sister's sighing in her sleep
Brother's got a date to keep
He can't hang around

Our house, in the middle of our street
Our house, in the middle of our

Our house it has a crowd
There's always something happening
And it's usually quite loud
Our mum, she's so house-proud
Nothing ever slows her down
And a mess is not allowed

Our house, in the middle of our street
Our house, in the middle of our
Our house, in the middle of our street

Our house (Something tells you)
(That you've got to move away from it) In the middle of our

Father gets up late for work
Mother has to iron his shirt
Then she sends the kids to school
Sees them off with a small kiss (Ah, ah, ah, ah)
She's the one they're going to miss
In lots of ways

Our house, in the middle of our street
Our house, in the middle of our

I remember way back then
When everything was true and when
We would have such a very good time
Such a fine time, such a happy time
And I remember how we'd play
Simply waste the day away
Then we'd say nothing would come between us
Two dreamers

Father wears his Sunday best
Mother's tired she needs a rest
The kids are playing up downstairs
Sister's sighing in her sleep
Brother's got a date to keep
He can't hang around

Our house, in the middle of our street
Our house, in the middle of our street
Our house, in the middle of our street
Our house, in the middle of our
Our house, was our castle and our keep
Our house, in the middle of our street
Our house, that was where we used to sleep
Our house, in the middle of our street
Our house

Madness - Our House (Official 4K Video)

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Madness - Our House (Official 4K Video)

Jane McPherson

Billy McPherson

Alastair Ian Campbell

Take It or Leave It

The Tall Guy

Dance Hall at Lughnasa

Suggs: My Life Story

The Young Ones

Saturday Night Live

French and Saunders

A Bit of Fry and Laurie

Press Gang

The Big Breakfast

Night Fever

The 11 O'Clock Show

Suggs' Party Town

Salvage Squad

Disappearing London

Eurovision: You Decide

London 2012 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Concert

WW2 Treasure Hunters

Imagine: Madness

The Liberty of Norton Folgate

Madness: Before and After

One Step Beyond (Music Video)

Baggy Trousers (Music Video)

It Must Be Love (Music Video)

House of Fun (Music Video)

Our House (Music Video)

Driving in My Car (Music Video)

Michael Caine (Music Video)

Yesterday's Men (Music Video)

I'm Only Sleeping (Music Video)

Cecilia (Music Video)

Lovestruck (Music Video)

NW5 (Music Video)

Dust Devil (Music Video)

Bullingdon Boys (Music Video)

Madness

The Fink Brothers

The Madness

The Anti-Heroin Project

Cage Against The Machine

The Peace Collective

Graham McPherson, better known as Suggs, is the lead singer of the British ska band Madness.

Graham McPherson

A quirky and character-driven song with a distinctive ska beat.

Bed and Breakfast Man

A lighthearted track that captures the simple pleasure of driving around town.

Driving in My Car

An energetic instrumental track with a driving ska beat and a memorable saxophone riff.

One Step Beyond

A charming song with a memorable melody and observational lyrics.

Sugar and Spice

A humorous and relatable song about school days and youthful rebellion.

Baggy Trousers

A socially conscious song dealing with the anxieties and stresses of modern life.

Cardiac Arrest

An anthemic track with a strong message about self-reliance.

D.I.Y.

A fast-paced and energetic song about social awkwardness.

Embarrassment

A heartfelt ballad with a distinctive Reggae rhythm, lamenting a lost love.

My Girl

A track with a distinctive synth melody and a driving rhythm.

Calling Cards

A cover of Labi Siffre's 1970 hit, transformed into a quintessential Madness ska-pop anthem.

It Must Be Love

A upbeat and catchy song with a strong ska influence.

King of the Castle

A narrative song that adds to the conceptual depth of the album.

Albert Newton

A cheeky and suggestive song about a trip to the fairground.

House of Fun

A whimsical, nostalgic look at domestic life, featuring distinctive keyboard melodies and saxophone.

Our House

A darker, more atmospheric track that adds depth to the album's narrative.

Shadow of Death

A triumphant instrumental that evokes a sense of grand adventure.

The Return of the Magnificent Seven

A reflective song about the passage of time and the hope for a better future.

Tomorrow's (Just Another Day)

An optimistic song about finding solace and happiness.

One Better Day

A melodic and uplifting song with a gospel-tinged feel.

Wings of a Dove

A more aggressive and guitar-driven track showcasing a different side of the band.

Razorblade Alley

A ska-infused cover of the Troggs' classic hit.

Wild Thing

A grand, sweeping track that encapsulates the band's signature sound with a modern twist.

Graham McPherson

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