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Released Today September 12, 1983: Labour of Love by UB40 Released

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On this day September 12, 1983, UB40 released their fourth studio album Labour of Love, which became a major commercial success. The album reached #14 on the U.S. Billboard charts and topped the charts in the UK, Netherlands, and New Zealand. Labour of Love featured the band’s famous cover of Neil Diamond’s Red Red Wine, which became one of UB40’s signature songs and a global hit.

The album is notable for its collection of reggae covers, showcasing UB40’s dedication to honoring classic reggae tunes while bringing them to a wider audience. With its laid-back rhythms and smooth vocals, Labour of Love solidified UB40’s place in the global music scene and introduced reggae to mainstream audiences around the world.

Fun Fact!

Red Red Wine originally peaked in 1983, but its re-release in 1988 in the U.S. saw the song reach the top of the Billboard Hot 100.
 
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