ub40

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I have been on you tube for the last half hour, listening to their songs.
They are one of my fave bands and it is amazing how timeless their tracks still feel
Cherry oh baby is my personal favorite any other ub40 fans ?

[JackDanielsU]

One of my favs is Groovin'

But just playing in the background whilst kicking back has to be - Adella

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since Ali campbell left the band it seems to of gone very quiet on the ub40 front .
I know he released some solo stuff but i havent listened to see if it is any good as yet.

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By all accounts his latest album is called "great British songs"
i am presuming they are all covers ? could anyone enlighten me on this please?

[ummmm]

Have you tried google?

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i also think their cover of Elvis Presley's falling in love with you is another ub40 classic

[NazNomad]

Kingston Town ... many others too.

[MarkRae]

I like their early, original stuff. Can't stand their covers - what a waste of talent...

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that one is ok Naz :)

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red red wine i believe is a cover of a Neil Diamond song ?

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although cherry oh baby is my favorite i do have a soft spot for ivory Madonna

[MarkRae]

> I do have a soft spot for Ivory Madonna

No doubt you're referring to the song "Food for Thought"...

[jd_1984]

The name "UB40" was selected in reference to the document issued to people claiming unemployment benefit from the UK government's Department of Health and Social Security (DHSS) at the time of the band's formation. The designation UB40 stood for Unemployment Benefit, Form 40.

My fav's are:
Kingston Town
Falling in Love With You (Elvis)
Red Red Wine
The Train Is Coming

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i stand corrected of course i forgot the title thanks Mark :)

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I know Chrissey Hyde from the pretenders spotted them gigging in a pub and gave them their first big break.They duet ed on i got you babe , and the name of the other song escapes me :(

[delboy3]

You mean Breakfast In Bed...

One of my personal faves is also one of their last with Ali : 'Lost and Found'. Instant classic!

Also 'Where Did I Go Wrong'. Fab fab fab!

[Sooper]

Im a big UB40 fan and have seen them live many times. The early stuff is certainly their best in my opinion and Signing Off is a cracking album which still sounds great today, Present Arms and Present Arms in Dub are cracking too.
King and The Earth dies screaming (12" version) are my faves.
I think they are still the best selling reggae band in the world but now Ali has gone his own way im not sure how it will pan out for the rest of the band who i think are on (or about to) go on tour again?