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

7" Single:

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

12" single:

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

7" Picture Disc:

A Side (45rpm)

1. "Uncle Sam" 3:04

B Side (33rpm)

1. "Please Don't Go" 3:26
2. "Inanity Over Christmas" 3:50

Chart performance

Chart (1985)	Peak position	Total weeks
UK Singles Chart	21	11