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  1. On This Day November 27 1989 – UB40 Released the Album Labour of Love II

    On This Day November 27 1989 – UB40 Released the Album Labour of Love II

    On this day November 27 1989 UB40 released the album Labour of Love II. The record continued the group’s tradition of reimagining classic songs through their smooth reggae influenced style, blending warm rhythms, relaxed grooves, and the distinctive vocal tone that helped define their...
  2. On This Day October 16 1984 - UB40 Released the Album Geffery Morgan

    On This Day October 16 1984 - UB40 Released the Album Geffery Morgan

    On this day October 16 1984, UB40 released their fifth studio album Geffery Morgan, continuing their socially conscious blend of reggae and pop. The album reflected the band’s signature political awareness, with songs that addressed working class struggles and everyday life while keeping a...
  3. On This Day October 15 1988 - Red Red Wine by UB40 Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day October 15 1988 - Red Red Wine by UB40 Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day October 15 1988, UB40’s reggae cover of Red Red Wine reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100, giving the British band their first number one hit in the United States. Originally written and recorded by Neil Diamond, the song took on a new life with UB40’s smooth, laid back island...
  4. On This Day September 27, 1982 – UB44 by UB40 Was Released

    On This Day September 27, 1982 – UB44 by UB40 Was Released

    On this day September 27, 1982 UB44 by UB40 was released. The band’s third studio album continued their blend of socially conscious lyrics and reggae influenced sound, building on the success of their earlier work while showcasing deeper musical and lyrical maturity. The album featured standout...
  5. On This Day September 12 1983 – Labour of Love by UB40 Fourth Album Released

    On This Day September 12 1983 – Labour of Love by UB40 Fourth Album Released

    On this day September 12 1983, UB40 released their fourth studio album Labour of Love. The record became one of the band’s most successful releases, earning international acclaim for its smooth reggae interpretations of classic songs. Labour of Love included the band’s chart topping cover of...
  6. On This Day August 29 1980 – Signing Off by UB40 Was Released

    On This Day August 29 1980 – Signing Off by UB40 Was Released

    On this day August 29 1980, Signing Off by UB40 was released. The debut album from the British reggae band delivered a socially conscious and musically rich statement that set them apart from their peers. Blending politically charged lyrics with dub inspired rhythms and sax driven melodies, UB40...
  7. On This Day July 28 1986 – UB40 Released Their Seventh Album Rat In The Kitchen

    On This Day July 28 1986 – UB40 Released Their Seventh Album Rat In The Kitchen

    On this day July 28 1986, Rat In The Kitchen by UB40 was released delivering a vibrant mix of reggae and pop with socially aware lyrics and danceable rhythms. The album features tracks such as Rat In The Kitchen, I Got You Babe featuring Chrissie Hynde and Sing Our Own Song showcasing UB40’s...
  8. On This Day: July 11, 1988 – UB40 Releases UB40

    On This Day: July 11, 1988 – UB40 Releases UB40

    On this day July 11, 1988, UB40 released their self-titled eighth studio album UB40, continuing their run as one of the most successful and influential reggae pop bands of the decade. Following the massive international success of Labour of Love and Rat in the Kitchen, this album showcased a...
  9. On This Day: May 29, 1981 - UB40 Releases Present Arms

    On This Day: May 29, 1981 - UB40 Releases Present Arms

    On this day May 29, 1981, UB40 released their second studio album Present Arms. The album continued their socially conscious message while blending reggae rhythms with political themes that resonated with a growing audience in the UK and beyond. Present Arms was a commercial success, reaching...
  10. Pete

    Present Arms (1981)

    Title: Present Arms Artist: UB40 Genre: Reggae Released: 1981 Tracks: 1 - Present Arms - 0:00 2 - Sardonicus - 0:00 3 - Don't Let It Pass You By - 0:00 4 - Wild Cat - 0:00 5 - One in Ten - 0:00 6 - Don't Slow Down - 0:00 7 - Silent Witness - 0:00 8 - Lambs Bread - 0:00 1 - Don't...
  11. Pete

    Signing Off (1980)

    Title: Signing Off Artist: UB40 Genre: Reggae Released: 1980 Tracks: 1 - Tyler - 5:53 2 - King - 4:32 3 - 12 Bar - 4:25 4 - Burden of Shame - 7:00 5 - Adella - 3:27 6 - I Think Its Going to Rain Today - 3:46 7 - 25% - 3:34 8 - Food for Thought - 4:12 9 - Little by Little - 3:44...
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