Countdown - Madness interview (1981)

Segments from various youth programs on Australian television: Countdown. Ian 'Molly' Meldrum interviewing British ska-pop band Madness in London. The band speak about their success in Australia, particularly with the hit single 'One Step Beyond' and other hit singles. Countdown was a very popular Australian pop music program on the ABC-TV; most notable for bringing initial mainstream success to acts like Blondie, Meatloaf, John Cougar Mellencamp, the Motels and Billy Idol. -------------------------------------- 1981 Australia Early Eighties 1980's 1980s 80's 80s