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

Where the 80s are still on the air and still being talked about.

This is where the 80s are still on the air and still being talked about.

This community is part of a live 80s radio experience built around We Love the Eighties Radio. Every day the music, movies, television, and moments of the decade are brought back to life, and this is where listeners come to talk about it.

Check in during live radio blocks, share memories, and connect with others who still remember what it felt like when these songs and shows were part of everyday life. Whether you are tuning in right now or just discovering the station, you are in the right place.

Listen Live

Join the discussion

About This Community
Free registration. Facebook and Google login available.

Register Log in

Overview Discussion

Pete

Pete

Mr. Eighties
Joined
Apr 29, 2023
Messages
14,100
Reaction score
551
Pete has published a news story:

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...
Click to expand...

Read the full story here...
 
Back
Top