> Date: Thu, 25 Nov 1999 16:04:05 -0800 (PST)
> From: Vince Foley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: [total-madness] If DFF is the next single.............
>
> Hey noW!
> you may have to excuse me as I am in shit form with
> the cancellation of Dublin. anyone out there with a
> ticket spare fo Madchester give me a shout...
>
> Anyway if DFF is the next single, I wish it well, yet
> putting my head on the block here, if any song on that
> album SHOULD NOT be a single, its DFF.
> I am sorry folks...don't get me wrong. I like the
> track, its a thompson-satire at its best. The story of
> corruption is done almost in play-like form. A
> classsic tarck. However this is essentially a fans
> song.
> The general public just won't 'GET IT' I feel. I can't
> see radio play being a major fan either.
> Also with the greatest of respect, I think the song
> puts Madness backwards in its "maturity". when i say
> that, i mean the chorus is very simple and almost
> childish...driving in my car style.
> I know there are many out there whop would disagree
> and by all means do. I am just airing my own opinion.
> I like the track, but its not single material.
>
> And in regards to publicity, If the band are not 100%
> behind this one in the way a band should be in
> publicising, then unfortunatley it will meet the same
> fate as the late JTH. Christ I hope I am wrong, but
> its my gut feeling.
>
> Yes they should be more cautious and less run off
> their feet as before, but as the old Dave Robinson
> once quoth: 'a tired band is a happy band'(or
> something like that).
> All the best
> Vince!
>
>
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>
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Personally, I think Drip Fed Fred is actually quite a good choice for a
single. Whilst I love Lovstruck and JTH, I did feel that compared to other
songs on the album, that they were playing it a bit safe (even if JTH did
bomb). If they release Drip Fed Fred they'll be hanging their balls out
there a bit, and people will see this, especially since Ian Dury's on it and
it is a bit of an odd song anyway. At the end of the day, it sounds like,
and when they do it live, it looks like they're just having a laugh, and I
thought that was their appeal from day one. Not to mention it kicks butt.
Whilst I'm on here, here's my top 5.
1.The Communicator
2. Saturday Night Sunday Morning
3. Drip Fed Fred
4. No Money
5. If I Didn't Care
Before I go, I'm just putting the finishing touches to a Madness video, 3
full hours made soully from TV appearences, pretty much since 1992
(including Lee and Woody being interviewed by Chris Evans on The Big
Breakfast, "You're Wonderful" at Euro 96 and Suggs on Jools Holland). Also,
Hamburg 1981. If anybody's interested drop me a line, and also, any of the
people who've just bought the last lot of vids, let me know what you think
(offline!). Right, I'm off to rest my hands in some warm water. Byeee,
Adam F.
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