 Madness collaborated with Elvis Costello in 1983 on a version of their song " Tomorrow 's ( Just Another Day ) " . It was released as a bonus track to the 12 " copy of the single . In later years , Barson stated that Costello 's " Watching the Detectives " was the main influence on the song " My Girl " . For Wonderful in 1999 , Ian Dury laid down vocals on the track " Drip Fed Fred " which was released as the last single from the album . It was to be Dury 's last recording before his death . Ill health prevented Dury from actively promoting the single , although he did appear on the National Lottery Show , but for a later performance on TFI Friday , the song was reworked to incorporate Phill Jupitus on vocals . Live , Madness have collaborated with artists such as UB40 and Prince Buster , notably at their first Madstock concert . They have also played live frequently with members of the other 2 Tone bands , such as The Specials . In May 2008 , Suggs and Carl performed live with Pet Shop Boys at London 's Heaven collaborating on a new composition of " My Girl " . A few days afterwards , Pet Shop Boys posted their own version of the track on their official website . 
