Madness frontman Suggs congratulated Scotland on getting to the World Cup – before he took fans on a trip down memory lane by playing the best of the band’s back catalogue at the Hydro in Glasgow on Saturday night.
The 64-year-old – whose real name is Graham McPherson – revealed: “My dad was born in f**king Glasgow, yeah.”
He then joked: “You have got that s**t Brazil to deal with, f**k them.”
The moment kicked off a No Scotland No Party chant at the Finnieston venue to which Suggs replied: “Alright Hampden Park, let’s pack it up for a second.”
And his Scottish fans were only willing to obey after the singer wowed them by kicking off the show with One Step Beyond.
This set the tone for the evening with the energetic crowd lapping up every single bit of his enthusiasm.
Addressing the packed-out audience, the charismatic star said: “We were looking for songs that we haven’t played for a while, and this is one of them.”
He then launched into the 1982 hit Cardiac Arrest.
The night was about celebrating the band’s 45 years in music with Wings of the Dove and Lovestruck among the hits entertaining.
Madness were on top form throughout the set with an outstanding display of musicianship coating Sugg’s unique vocals.
This was really showcased on House of Fun which was delightful to hear in a live setting.
Inflatable balls bounced around the standing area as the band amped up the atmosphere with the iconic Baggy Trousers and the anthem Our House.
It Must Be Love was a highlight with the crowd singing in unison before the band got everyone in the mood for the festive season with a cover of Wizzard’s I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday.
Impressing fans with a bagpiper who performed Flower of Scotland, Suggs said with a smile: “That’s Scotland in the World Cup, did I mention that?”
