House of Fun
Madness
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Good morning miss Can I help you son? Sixteen today And up for fun I'm a big boy now Or so they say So if you'll serve I'll be on my way 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 Welcome to the House of Fun Now I've come of age Welcome to the House of Fun Welcome to the lion's den Temptation's on his way Welcome to the House of N-n-n-n-n-n-no no miss You misunderstood Sixteen big boy Full pint in my manhood I'm up to date And the date's today So if you'll serve I'll be on my way Welcome to the House of Fun Now I've come of age Welcome to the lion's den Temptation's on his way Welcome to the House of (Fun) I'm sorry son But we don't stock Party gimmicks In this shop Try the House of Fun It's quicker if you run This is a chemist Not a jokers' shop! Party hats Simple enough clear Comprehende savvy understand Do you hear? A pack of party hats With the coloured tips Too late! Gorgon's heard gossip Well hello Joe, hello Miss Clay Many happy returns from the day Welcome to the House of Fun Now I've come of age Welcome to the House of Fun Welcome to the lion's den Temptation's on his way Welcome to the House of Fun Welcome to the House of Fun...
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Written by: CATHAL JOSEPH SMYTH, CHRISTOPHER JOHN FOREMAN, DANIEL MARK WOODGATE, GRAHAM MCPHERSON, LEE THOMPSON, LEE JAY THOMPSON, MARK WILLIAM BEDFORD, MICHAEL BARSON
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"House of Fun" is a popular track by the British ska-pop band, Madness. It was composed by the band members Mike Barson and Lee Thompson.
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Release InformationThe song was released on 14 May 1982 as a stand-alone single and later included in the compilation album, "Complete Madness."
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Chart Performance"House of Fun" is one of Madness's biggest hits. It reached number one on the UK Singles Chart, maintaining the top spot for nine weeks.
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Song Context"House of Fun" is a coming-of-age song. The lyrics tell a story about a boy on his 16th birthday trying to buy condoms at a chemist shop but ending up embarrassed and leaving with party items instead.
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Video DetailsThe music video for "House of Fun" was filmed at an actual 1930s-built funfair named "Tottenham Royal". Some parts were also filmed at the band's local pub, "The Dublin Castle" in Camden Town.
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The Name ConfusionInitially, the song was tentatively titled "The Chemist Façade." However, the record label felt the title didn't fit the song's mood, so they renamed it "House of Fun."
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Chart ReturnIn 1992, a decade after its original release, "House of Fun" returned to the UK charts, peaking at number 40.
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Cultural ImpactEven today, "House of Fun" is well-regarded as a party anthem due to its upbeat rhythm and humorous lyrics.
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Unusual InstrumentationThe song includes the use of a bass saxophone, an instrument that was rare in pop music at the time.
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Part of a Tribute Performance"House of Fun" was performed during the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Summer Olympics as part of a medley of greatest hits by British artists.
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