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

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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 groove and distinctive vocal style.

Although it was first released in 1983, Red Red Wine became a massive hit five...
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