Rocktrospectiva: The Shiny "Mad About You" Turns 40

Released on 5 May 1986 "Mad About You" was a song performed by US singer Belinda Carlisle. It was written by Paula Jean Brown, James Whelan and Mitchel Young Evans, and produced by Michael Lloyd for Carlisle's debut solo album, Belinda. The song was released in 1986 as Carlisle's debut solo single after leaving the Go-Go's, peaked at number three on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, number one on Canada's RPM 100 Singles chart, No. 9 in Australia, No. 67 in the UK, No. 23 in New Zealand and No. 19 in Italy. 

Paula Jean Brown, who joined the Go-Go's as bass guitarist following Jane Wiedlin's departure, co-wrote the song with Jim Whelan, and Wiedlin and Charlotte Caffey sang back-up vocals. "Mad About You" was one of a few songs being considered for the fourth (unrecorded) Go-Go's album. The Go-Go's split, and "Mad About You" and two other songs co-written by Paula Jean Brown ended up on Belinda.

The music video was directed by Leslie Libman. It features Andy Taylor of Duran Duran and Carlisle's husband, Morgan Mason. During one scene she dances to a vinyl LP of Yma Sumac's Mambo!. The outdoor scenes are largely set in or near Palisades Park in Santa Monica, California.

The single's B-side, "I Never Wanted a Rich Man", was also included on Carlisle's first long playing work. The extended version of "Mad About You", originally on the A-side of the 12-inch single, was then included on the album compact disc re-release by Virgin in 2003. 

Mad About You Track List:  

7-inch single

• "Mad About You" (single mix)
• "I Never Wanted a Rich Man"

12-inch single

• "Mad About You" (extended mix) 
• "Mad About You" (single mix)
• "Mad About You" (instrumental mix)