Work Rest and Play
BACKGROUND
The tenacious Dave Robinson squeezed another single off the album—the first three tracks on side one were the first three Madness singles on Stiff—plus there was the re-recording of “The Prince,” also included on side one. There was a lot of argy-bargy about yet another single from One Step Beyond…; it was simply bad form to ‘rip off the fans’ by making them buy more A-sides from an album they already had, even if the B-side was exclusive to the release.
After much negotiation, a compromise was finally agreed upon. The outcome was a 7″ EP, showcasing “Night Boat to Cairo” as the leading track, along with three fresh and original songs from Madness. The EP was a fantastic addition to the band’s discography, showcasing their unique musical style and creativity.
RELEASE DETAILS
CHART HISTORY
SINGLES
TRACK LISTING
| Disc | Position | Track | Version | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A1 | Night Boat To Cairo | 3:30 | |
| 1 | A2 | Deceives the Eye | 1:58 | |
| 1 | B1 | The Young and the Old | 2:03 | |
| 1 | B2 | Don't Quote Me On That | 4:31 |
MUSICANS
| Musican | Instrument | Role | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Barson | Keyboards | Band | |
| Chris Foreman | Guitar | Band | |
| Lee Thompson | Tenor Saxophone | Band | |
| Mark Bedford | Bass | Band | |
| Daniel Woodgate | Drums | Band | |
| Graham McPherson | Vocals | Band | |
| Cathal Smyth | Vocals | Band |
PRODUCTION CREDITS
| Role | Credited | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Producer | Clive Langer | |
| Producer, Engineer | Alan Winstanley |
COPYRIGHT AND Licencing
| Ownership | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Copyright © | Stiff Records | |
| Phonographic Copyright ℗ | Stiff Records |
Representation
| Representation | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Record Label | Stiff Records | |
| Publisher | Warner Chappell Music Ltd. | |
| Publisher | Nutty Sounds Ltd. | |
| Publisher | EMI Music Publishing Ltd. |
References
Extensive efforts have been made to gather factual information and knowledge on madness from various sources and document them. These sources include publicly accessible websites, books and publications, historical artefacts, and other pertinent materials. As a result, a comprehensive index of resources has been compiled and integrated into the website. These resources, if relevant to this article, are listed below.
| Reference | Source |
|---|---|
| wikipedia.org | Website |
| discogs.com | Website |
| officialcharts.com | Website |
| Madness' One Step Beyond... (Terry Edwards) | Book |
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