The Telephone Always Rings

The Telephone Always Rings was the third and final single taken from The Fun Boy Three's self-titled debut album. It was remixed for single release, with brass overdubs (performed by the horn section from The Swinging Laurels) lending it a ska feel - something of a throwback to The Specials' sound.

The B side was a non-album track, "The Alibi", with a railway-style rhythm.

The 12" mixes of both the A and B sides started in similar fashion to their 7" counterparts, before moving into extended dub sections.

Track listing
7"
 * 1) The Telephone Always Rings (with the horns of The Swinging Laurels)
 * 2) The Alibi

12"
 * 1) The Telephone Always Rings (with the horns of The Swinging Laurels) (12" mix)
 * 2) The Alibi (12" mix)