First time ever hearirng UB40 "Red Red Wine" Reaction | Asia and BJ

[@IshwaraYogaNET]

Red Red Wine" is a song originally written, performed and recorded by American singer Neil Diamond in 1967. UB40 are a reggae band from Birmingham, England and were part of a musical movement of two tone (ska meets punk-ish) and reggae in the English Midlands late 70's early 80's

[@giuliogrifi7739]

Great times !

[@sallybannister6224]

You are 💯 on the money Ishwara ,couple of the band members have passed I believe 🙏🏻

[@IshwaraYogaNET]

@@garthbekkerbuksie4338 Have you thought about working for Donald Trump, think you might be a good fit maybe as head of his think tank

[@christhompson2006]

@Garth Bekker Buksie Neil Diamond wrote this song in 1967 and sang it himself. He didn't write it for UB40 and didn't even like their version until it became a huge hit and brought him lots of royalties.

[@memorylanemodelcars]

BS Neil Diamond Wrote this in 1967 long before UB40 Was around. Neil Diamond Performed it in 67 with a Little lesser Success. UB40 liked the Song and did A Cover that Had Skyrocketing Stellar Success in late 90s

[@justincredible9187]

UB40 are from Birmingham, England.

[@danielgrosky1446]

I love their rendition of "Can't help falling in love with you".

[@triciajacobsen8199]

Me too!!

[@ericpeterson6766]

@@triciajacobsen8199 three times is the charm...

[@Bossko.Mafana]

Goated cover! Brought new life to that song!

[@Barzo7]

UB40 from Birmingham England, A reggae band with loads of hits in the 80s , my Fav song by UB40 is Food forThought, Love your channel, keep up the good work.

[@vorbis4860]

You guys should check out the extended version, it's got some spoken word/rapping in it and it's like 5+ minutes long. Great version (and it's usually the radio version).

[@etc7070]

Out of all the reactors I subscribe to, who have done this song, nobody has picked the extended version. I keep wishing for it, but it never happens, lol.

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Agree 1000% extended version is a must-

[@novanights2chevy597]

It's just not the same song without it.

[@SilverKenshin]

I agree. everyone reacts to this shortened version which is good but the other is better

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

@@novanights2chevy597 definitely not..

[@localhoast2009]

UB40 Kingston Town,. Can't help falling in Love, hear I am . Lots More! Thank you guys!!!

[@_starfiend]

"UB40" was originally the name of the form you needed here in the UK to claim unemployment benefits.

[@ellab8897]

Thank you, I was going to comment the same on the UB40!

[@sivadtube]

Same… It literally was Unemployment Benefits form 40 = UB-40.

[@timberwolf5211]

And their first album was, Signing Off. Named because they signed off of Unemployment Benefit, as the were now signed up musicians.

[@SPKdesign1]

I remember the UB40 and signing on in smoke filled rooms, waiting in queues to sign on.

[@cyberash3000]

it was, the UB40 form was mothvballed a long time ago by the JSA form

[@Mirror_Freak]

Was born in 81 and grew up on bands like UB40 in the 80's, still listen to them in the car now and my kids love them too, check out Kingston Town by them, you'll can't go wrong with that 👍

[@canihavesome2591]

.....and Sing Our Own Song too.....followed up with I Got You Babe.......

[@ellab8897]

@@canihavesome2591- I Got You Babe, featuring the fabulous Chrissie Hynde!

[@ethanjackso9110]

U right i got so many people into this group with red red and kingston town

[@timberwolf5211]

So many great tracks like, One In Ten, Maybe Tomorrow, Higher Ground, Kingston Town, Where Did I Go Wrong, Don't Break My Heart, Here I Am, Grooving, Watchdogs, Cherry Oh Baby, Homely Girl, Bring Me Your Cup, Many Rivers To Cross, I Can't Help Falling In Love... So many more great tracks. I've been lucky to see the live one more than one occasion. Ive been listening to them for more than 30 years.

[@Discobiscuit372]

The UB40 rabbit hole is a must for any reggae fans, they have so many great tunes 👍

[@beriandavies2111]

To put it loosely, UB40 was the card given to a person registered as unemployed here in the UK. A group of unemployed musicians from Birmingham formed a band, and UB40 is the name they chose.

[@marilynseptember21]

I was born in UK and grew up in Nigeria and UB40 were huge. We also like Neil Diamond who wrote this song and was the original singer. For me and my friends, it was UB40 version we loved and still place till date.

[@squeeelsbeals2200]

Before their huge chart success with these covers, UB40 recorded some of the most important and cultural music in the U.K. In the late 70's and early 80's the U.K. was going through a huge social change. UB40 wrote lyrics for this time. 'One in Ten', 'Earth Dies Screaming', King', 'Food for Thought', the later being a huge favourite of early fans, a classic in U.K. music history.

[@DirtMaguirk]

King is a great song.

[@karmannghiaman1041]

Definitely, whilst this was undoubtedly successful commercially, it isn't great from a legacy perspective, let's be honest, it's cheese, whereas the songs you've mentioned are still relevant forty years later.

[@squeeelsbeals2200]

Yeah, cheese for sure. Played to death and used to drive me mad when there was so much more of their great music avalible. The only cover I ever liked of there's was 'Please Don't Make Me Cry'. I suppose, like most bands, if there is an opportunity to make some cash and move to a commercial sound, they will. Sad but inevitable. It just means they moved away from and stopped writing about the issues of the time. At least we have a small legacy of those times and I remember them like they did. Sad but important times in our history.

[@karmannghiaman1041]

@@squeeelsbeals2200 the other positive to come out of their success was that the original artist received unexpected royalties and I can't remember who, but they said they made more money from UB40 covering their record than they did from their own version.

[@squeeelsbeals2200]

@@karmannghiaman1041 yes, I have an EP on vinyl of the original tracks that were covered by UB40's hits. I think Winston Groovy sung one of the originals.

[@jlcortez00]

"Kingston Town" thats the jam you want to hear

[@Mainecoonlady.]

Oh 80s British pop was the best dance club music. Closed the clubs every Friday night and then blasted the music in the parking lot and kept on dancing…. Til the cops came at least. Then to the diner for burger and cheesy fries. Home by 6 am. Ahhh. To be young again!

[@antonytheolddog8626]

Brummie boys , i grew up on UB40. I had a UB40 when I left school in 86 for a short time. Birminghams finest. We lost astro last year, who was proper cool. They have a timeless sound.

[@edwardrutledge2765]

This song owned me when released. It was such a great summer tune.

[@jeffmccomb1182]

This was a party time vibe jam back in the day! Great reaction!

[@Red-Rambo]

Ahhh Ub40 the legends! Please react to more ub40. Homely girl, many rivers to cross, Groovin, falling in love with you, just another girl, Kingston Town. All absolute ageless classics you will love every song I just named so please react to any of them or all of them 😉

[@Lisse1]

UB40 did a great cover of this 1967 song from Neil Diamond, a master songwriter and performer.

[@sarablack2547]

i was a teen in the 80's and i ❤❤❤this song!you just have to move your body!their from birmingham england a mixed group all with a love of reggae.unfortunatly the lost astro and brian who played sax not long ago rip.the name is a form from the unemployment office.i wish you had done the longer version with astro's rap/sing in it! food for thought kingston town homely girl the way you do the things you do rat in mi kitchen don't break my heart cherry oh baby many rivers to cross

[@graemefarrow8]

formed at the height of unemployed youth during the late 70s in brum , 'unemployment benefit form 40 ' seen them a few times before they hit the big time , got to see them at the hare&hounds pub , good times

[@karentorlop4036]

Aw was my first slow dance with a boy... In a school disco 💞... Love UB40 since...

[@scottvanhille5688]

My sister bought me this album some years back. This is one of my favorites from them. "I Got You Babe" is another favorite.

[@shawnpilgrim2355]

Love this song. When I was in the Bahamas they played this song all the time. The extended version has a bigger reggae vibe.

[@JustGoBackpacking]

I was waiting for that part!

[@btnhstillfire]

Red Lobster plays it once an hour lol

[@Acoustic_strings]

@@JustGoBackpacking I was waiting for that part too

[@dbradx]

Another great choice, and some quality British reggae right here. UB40 was the name of the form you filled out in England to apply for unemployment - something the band members were very familiar with in their early years. They did some great jams - there's an extended version of this with a cool bit of a rap in the middle that you should check out. 'Rat In The Kitchen' was another great jam of theirs. Great reaction as always you guys, peace and love from Canada!

[@user-ky6vw5up9m]

Strictly speaking it was the ID card which you were given to present on each visit.

[@eskayh7734]

UB40 has recorded a ton of excellent covers: "(I Can't Help) Falling in Love with You," "The Way You Do the Things You Do," and "I Got You Babe (feat Chrissie Hynde)" are just a few. Y'all would definitely enjoy going down that rabbit hole.

[@bertusvanhal8855]

💓💓💓💓💓 UB40 was a Superband in the 80's, they had more than 15 top ten hits, I Loved it.

[@Grumpy_Rabbit]

One of my favorite songs of all time. This version is a cover of the Neil Diamond original. I like both versions equally. Each one is unique in its own way, sung in a different style.

[@teri7398]

UB40 did a good job on the song. Gave the song that little Reggae sound, but as others said Neil Diamond (most active in the 1960's and 1970's). He is well respected famous for "Sweet Caroline", "Solitary Man", "Thank The Lord For The Nighttime" & more good songs from the movie he starred and performed in called the "Jazz Singer", couple of highlighted songs from the movie: "Hello Again", "Love On The Rock" & "Coming to America"

[@scatton61]

Food for thought was their first hit in the UK.... brilliant tune

[@obxtasy626]

Love how Asia caught that UB40's version doesn't sound like a 'sad song' - cos Neil Diamond's original version WAS a sad ballad that matched the words. UB40 even had NO IDEA this was a Neil Diamond song when they decided to record it. They thought it was an old traditional island reggae song, since that's the version they first heard. I saw Neil in concert around the time UB40 was having a hit w their version. He started out w the slow original version then went into this reggae version. When he got to the rap part UB40 had added (which wasn't in this version for some odd reason), he said 'UB40, we be #1!'. It was hilarious :) Thanks for the video.

[@alfrednaify1683]

I have always loved their Reggae vibe to their cover of songs. One of my UB40 faves is "Here I Am Baby (Come And Take Me)"-1990. The original song was done my Al Green in 1973 recorded on Stax Records in Memphis, TN.

[@kennyphillips6281]

UB40's first album was called "Signing Off" and they have had many hits, my favourite and one you should react to is a tune called, "One In Ten" the lyrics are very powerful. Their first album contained some very well written songs...before they started doing cover versions...

[@kennyphillips6281]

@David Bradley Better than "The Earth Does Screaming"?. That first album was quality, I like every single track !

[@harryparker153]

Also one my favorite songs too

[@kennyphillips6281]

@@harryparker153 Isn't it a shame that the group split over a problem with money. They sold in excess of 70million albums but did not have anything to show for it. It is even more sad that Robin and Ali Campbell cannot sort their differences out especially being "blood" brother. I would have thought the death of Brian Travers and Astro might pull them together but alas they both haven't backed down and even when their other brother Duncan had a stroke, they still did not have a reconciliation.....all very sad. I watched the documentary "Promises and Lies" very recently and wonder how this ongoing feud is still going 🤷

[@donegalrediscovered3309]

All the band members were unemployed when they formed .. UB40 is the number on the form needed for unemployment assistance in England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿.. hence the name .. some amazing songs .. check out a video 😀☘️

[@jimiewilliams7623]

American song by Neil Diamond, being covered by a mostly white reggae band from England. Big hit in the 80s. This one time I rfeally wished you reacted to the original video. They've got other great covers I'd love to see you guys react to.

[@waynebrown3266]

BJ says "This is a hit for me." Gotta tell ya, I've been a rocker for a long time but this song is a hit for me too...from the first time I heard it.

[@quintondees4501]

the original was sung by Neil Diamond, you would love it, and much more of his work!!

[@jeffstevens4262]

The original was WRITTEN by Neil Diamond and has been covered by a number of different artists. This was a massive hit for UB 40 back then, here in the UK and really put them on the musical map.

[@quintondees4501]

I KNOW IT WAS WRITTEN by Neil Diamond as well, didn't feel the need for a complete biography, thanks though

[@christinahilt2978]

This takes me back to summers and hanging out with my friends. Had this on a mix tape with Level 42 “Something About You,” The Outfield “Your Love,” and INXS “What You Need.”

[@jamescronan7220]

Spring, '71 - Neil's original version helped me get over a breakup without resorting to alcohol - great song.

[@aheat3036]

Awesome creativity!… My favorite reggae song by far!

[@rullmourn1142]

UB40's cover sounds like partying to forget, while Neil Diamond sounds like drinking alone at home to forget... Choose your medicine to misery.

[@Danielson1818]

I love when different versions do that. One of my favorite songs is "Heard it through the Grapevine". Marvin Gaye version is sad/soulful about impending breakup. Creedence Clearwater Revival version is more deliberate/aggressive. Then a newer version from Rob Thomas and Daryl Hall is funky, and almost celebrating the relationship ending. It's different interpretations of the same breakup. All 3 are great.

[@marlecmarine5393]

You really need to react to UB40 'can't help falling in love with you' there take on this Elvis song is brilliant. They are one super cool and talented band, I just simply love this band.........

[@ftrevino4493]

In high school going home on the bus and this was blasting. Ahhh the good ol times!

[@viewfromthehighchair9391]

I'm sure you'll get to it soon; however, you should check out The English Beat "Twist and Crawl" or "Mirror in the Bathroom". They are a Ska band and a good one at that, many hits.

[@JohnnyLichtergud]

'Don't Break my Heart' Trust me, the next tune by these guys that you want is 'Don't Break my Heart'.

[@rayjennings3637]

A very close friend and I were told to cool it when we were dancing to this back in the day!

[@Music-tg5is]

_Some great UB40 tracks:_ Homely Girl Groovin' If It Happens Again Wedding Day Don't Break My Heart Rat In Mi Kitchen Impossible Love Cherry Oh Baby One in Ten The Way You Do the Things You Do

[@Valkyriebu]

Kingston town

[@davidpeterson725]

Ub40 was the first tape I ever owned when I was like 6 or 7. Now I’m 39 and is one of my wife’s favorite bands. They have a lot of great songs and good vibes

[@charobarnes2215]

Omg... You have to hear “can’t help falling in love with you”! It’s so Dope! You’ll love it forever!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@softshallow7435]

You need to watch the music video. You will get a BIG surprise! 😉

[@manclass3]

Haha was thinking the same, trying not to give a spoiler 😂 have a feeling what they Will see is not what they think they will see

[@Heartofagod671]

"Bring me your cup" from UB40 is also 💥💥💥💯

[@donnabannister793]

Awww anything UB4O💯 my older bro & sis played their music all the time... LOVE THIS ONE❤

[@wencireone]

"One in Ten" is a must listen to by UB40

[@jerickson725]

I love this song so much (this version over the original), that I had it as my ring tone for a while. One of my all-time faves. I also love red wine, so go figure, lol!

[@personalcheeses8073]

UB40 was the card used to sign on in the UK. By signing on I mean claiming unemployment benefits. Though most of them knew each other from school days, when they formed most of them were signing on. UB40 have an album called Signing Off, which is what you do when you find employment.

[@megamusictuber6017]

Will see them live again this year....for the 3rd time. Great vibes.

[@mrobammamalcomx7643]

Love you all 💞💞 from UK Birmingham UB40 home town

[@tinanickerson1006]

Ohhhh man....you need to go down this rabbit hole....they have some wonderful Reggae

[@modulator7861]

Fun Fact: UB40 not only invented Reggae - but ALSO hip-hop as well - with the short rap sequence at the end of their official video for this song! 🔥🔥🔥

[@NickEnchev]

They definitely didn't invent either of those genres.

[@porkypile]

@@NickEnchev Dont know how this dude could think that...

[@1tommymulligan]

Many Rivers to Cross and Food for thought two great numbers by UB40 a great reggae group.

[@sniitchBruh]

My favourites💯- • Where Did I Go Wrong • Bring Me Your Cup • Homely Girl • Tears From My Eyes • I’ll be on my way • Cherry Oh Baby • If It Happens Again

[@diablo4166]

☆LONG LIVE THE 80'S☆

[@gtojohnny9]

Love their cover of “can’t help falling in love”

[@ThistleAndSea]

Their "Labour of Love" cd series is a real treat! :o)

[@jutwilton2805]

So many better UB40 tunes to choose from always thought this was overplayed on the radio ,it was everywhere !! " food for thought" "please don't make me cry" so much better 😊

[@thakewlmuzik2012]

Please don't make me cry, Bring me your cup, their cover of Can't help falling in love. All good tunes

[@winchy162]

For me the best version of this song is the Tony Tribe one but it was written and performed first by Neil Diamond

[@canihavesome2591]

British band from Birmingham in the Midlands....legendary.

[@roo-pf7qw]

Youll love their song cherry o baby

[@jamesmcrory3419]

Ive seen them live 3 times in UK stadiums, Im seeing them again at Londons Wembley Arena on 1st November 2024 but the Duncan version, RIP Astro( i would say see them live!!! proper rowdy crowd and lively especially in london with 80k people lol

[@brookehornback1896]

Totally not being weird but I've gotta give props when they are due and Aisa hands down on the top100 sexiest, beautiful smile of all time #1 baby.YES!!!High five!My1stboyfriend in high school went to Jamaica and loved Reggae.I'd heard UB40 before they became successful.

[@sallybannister6224]

From the female point of view BJ ain't too shabby either.. ding dong as we say in England .. he rings my bells 🔔!!!

[@jarrodmarshall1834]

UB40 was what we jammed to in the 90's. I love this band. If you can, you should check out their version of (I can't help) Falling in love with you. So good.

[@chrisdobbs9155]

UB40 is a British reggae band that takes their name from the U.K.'s unemployment form, part of a wave a groups from England and Australia where they had been the first people outside of Jamaica to hear and be inspired by Bob Marley and Reggae music, at least a couple years before it had hit U.S. airwaves.

[@antonybrent6232]

Ub40. Many rivers to cross is a banger 👏👏👏👏

[@eumaeus]

They are a British group. At the time, this was a huge, huge song.

[@DirtMaguirk]

UB40's catalog Labour of Love and before was really good if you like British pop reggae.

[@DyvmSlorm]

I grew up on UB40. Listened to this (and many other UB40 songs) so often. Love it! PS It's a perfect dancing song... especially for us white guys with our lack of rhythm . Just hold her close and sway to the beat!

[@duferso7048]

*Check out tears from my eyes - ub40! great reggae song*

[@johnbrookes3261]

They had so many hits a lot of them were covers .try reacting to Baby come back or there version of i cant help falling in love with you . They have sold over 70 million records over the years . GREAT BAND

[@erickh.r.9087]

The extended version is even better

[@Trish-ql9kz]

Red red wine you make me feel so fine,keep me rockin all of the time

[@michaelastorga3187]

If your born in 83 You UB40. Love how it was released again with a different ending in 1988. This version took it to #1

[@kerriedossett6354]

yay, singers from my hometown Birmingham England.... love them

[@huffy2722]

A huge track in the early 80's in England. I loved Manchester Bands but UB40 were also a big influence. A Birmingham band that had a classic Caribbean vibe but were made up of English, Irish, Jamaican, Scottish, Welsh and Yemeni backgrounds. Lead singer Alistair Campbell has a beautiful voice that sounds very Caribbean despite being White from the UK.

[@annemariefleming]

UB40...the name and number of an application form for Unemployment Benefit...they were unemployed when the started the band. Reggae and Ska blended. In UK colour has never dictated the kind of music we love. You should try to see some of their live performances.

[@cindygarland3851]

I love this song. Gets down deep in my soul🎶❤🙃🙂

[@laurainelindley9190]

You guys need to hear the extended version, brilliant 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@extracaliber432]

"If It Happens Again" is also good.

[@gafre2757]

Have a look at the official video if you can. Dig deeper in to them, they had many hits in the 80s

[@petersconrad3917]

Thanks for reacting to UB40. Awesome guys. You'll be surprised and amazed how they got the name from. You can find out the story behind the name of band on KZbin.

[@samleyton5316]

I dont even know if you read the comments but i would love to see you guys reacting to reckless by ub40 fet.afrika bambaataa.their best and most unknown and underestimated song and an omage to the legendary group from the Bronx and pioneers of electronic music.you couldn't hear this song often on the radio but it was an istant hit in the clubs.people went balistic with it😁I guarantee you a major soul shaking. 🙏greetings from Europe. God bless you guy's.

[@juanrodriguez7729]

These people been living under a rock!

[@SuperToddy26]

Ub40 is a multi-interracial band from Birmingham, U.k and they're name comes from a form called unemployed benefit form 40 because they were all out of jobs musician's claiming benefits, fronted by Ali Campbell. There music is heavily based around reggae and was one of the biggest UK bands of the 80s and 90s but are still touring til this date. Other songs you should check out are Kingston Town, Many rivers to cross, Higher ground and my personal favourite Rat in da kitchen

[@garyweston9078]

Elvis did a passable cover of their massive hit Can't help falling in love.

[@ellab8897]

😉 😄 😆

[@forevalearning]

Nothing like a good reggae hit. UB40 have been going since around 1977/78. They really came into prominence though in the 80's and have been a "staple diet" for reggae lovers worldwide. Their name UB40 comes from the Unemployment Form you fill out to get the unemployment benefit in England. Asia you are right. The song doesn't sound like a sad song but it kinda is 😂 but you still want to get up and dance 😂 . They have many, many hits. Labour of Love being one of their top albums along with their first Signing Off. They sing many covers mixed with originals. Sadly 2 of their members Saxophonist Brian Travers and Terence Wilson otherwise known as Astro passed away last year. Great reaction Asia and BJ ❤️

[@michaelmaddox7660]

they did this song Justice!

[@gerrymartin2345]

RED RED WINE/UB40 charted twice. In 1984 it charted at #34 and in 1988 it charted at #1. The 1988 version includes rap by Astro.

[@sspsfivefivefive]

My favourite UB40 song is 'One in ten'. Be great if you could react to that. This song was no.1 in the UK for a few weeks from late August 1983. UB40 were from Birmingham UK.

[@randall-king]

Please do the version with the rap at the end, also by UB40.

[@Darkcydesreign]

Great British band

[@arsenalmanic]

England 80s Nostalgia. A tune from back in the day