Uncle Sam (Single):Madness

"Uncle Sam" is a single by British band Madness from their 1985 album Mad Not Mad. The single spent 11 weeks in British charts peaking at number 21, ending a run of 20 consecutive top 20 entries stretching back to their 1979 debut "The Prince". It was also issued in a 'Flag Bag' - the 7" single wrapped in an American flag with the titles in Russian printed on the flag. The song's lyrics are the narrative of a soldier's experiences in World War II. The track was edited for release as a single, the album version being over a minute longer. ==Track listing[ edit] == 7" Single:

12" single:
 * 1) "Uncle Sam" - 3:04 (Horns:- Gary Barnacle)
 * 2) "Please Don't Go" - 3:21

7" Picture Disc:
 * 1) "Uncle Sam (Raygun Mix)" - 6:42
 * 2) "Uncle Sam (demo)"
 * 3) "Please Don't Go" - 3:26

A Side (45rpm)

B Side (33rpm)
 * 1) "Uncle Sam" 3:04

==Chart performance[ edit] ==
 * 1) "Please Don't Go" 3:26
 * 2) "Inanity Over Christmas" 3:50