Buttkickin’ Halloween Songs: “Baggy Trousers” — Madness (1980)

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… Ahh, Madness. Welcome back lads. You’re always welcome ’round all parts Hokeyblog at…

Buttkickin’ Halloween Songs: “One Step Beyond” — Madness (1979)

Hey you, don’t watch that, watch this This is the heavy heavy monster sound The nuttiest sound around So if you’ve come in off the street And you’re beginning to feel the heat Well, listen buster You better start to move your feet To the rockinest, rock-steady beat Of Madness! I think the most terrifying…

Buttkickin’ Halloween Songs: “House of Fun” — Madness (1982)

Box of balloons With the feather-light touch Pack of party-poppers That pop in the night A toothbrush and hairspray Plastic grin Miss Clay on all corners Has just walked in… OK yes, strictly speaking, a young boy who turns 16 and thus reaches the UK age of consent and is off to buy some prophylactics…