How to get over your EX? UB40 has a solution... Red Red Wine Reaction!!! Reaction

[@JohnSmith-gp3co]

Back in the 80s and 90s there was a massive affinity between kids of Irish and Jamaican immigrants. I remember my dad an uncles (Irish) all listened to reggae and the pubs were full of Jamaicans on st Patrick’s day.

[@shanadeoreilly7416]

My family are Irish and we all love ub40 its the first song I listened too at 2 years old and this is my favourite song ever!

[@margaretflounders8510]

Wonderful!!

[@karenarcher10]

The black guys you saw in the video were also in the band and you're right, UK music had been heavily influenced by Jamaican culture.

[@jemmajames6719]

Not many, but the ones that were are great.

[@thumpyloudfoot864]

Fun Fact: My uncle Terrance played bass in a punk rock band called "XS" and they beef with the members UB40 after they stole my uncle's van and most their gear including the drumset and 2 amps... LOL Brummie life...

[@chris25533]

It's a Neil Diamond song performed to a reggae beat. There was a big rise in popularity of reggae and ska in the UK in the 1980s centred mainly in the West Midlands (around Coventry and Birmingham). Other bands who had success include The Selector and The Specials.

[@tpndgo2061]

Madness ?

[@datacoda]

So UB40 in the UK was the old name for social security payments, Unemployment Benefit 40. That's where the band name comes from.

[@thisisitreactions]

Ooohhh thanks for the heads up

[@datacoda]

@@thisisitreactions I posted on your other video I think, you may wanna try your next reaction " Pasadenas tribute (right on)" a UK group that got slept on years ago because the industry was loving Irish boy bands too much. Such a wasted talent. Let me see that reaction. Love your channel, sending best wishes from London UK.

[@ruff500]

@@datacoda Yeah i remember these guys, they had good songs with dancing🙂

[@p.millard557]

It is the name of the form people have to fill in to get the unemployment benefits.

[@no_swag_rob]

The extended version is better check that one out

[@angelskunk2206]

I was about to say, wait a minute where’s the solo!?! Yes they should definitely check out the extended version. That’s probably the version that went to number 1

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

I was going to say the same thing "give me nickle, dime. Make me clear up my mind...."

[@lfcgero35]

Missing astro on this version not the same without him to be honest. May he rest in peace🙏.

[@Music-Is-Real-Love]

Most definitely, I was disappointed.

[@carolcrossmundoesoterico]

This song has deep content, which indicates that love and heartbreak are like a poison that intoxicates you, and eats you inside and that only another "poison can cure you" this is the red red wine, which does not deceive me, it does not abandon me, it confuses my mind and lightens the pain of feeling a lack of love, and that is why wine is as valuable as a million dollars in my hands, wine does not abandon me, love does. Replace an obsessively loved object with another that generates dependency; in the end, both consume you if they end up being toxic. You can choose one evil over another, or both together, if you can...

[@backwoodzbigfoot]

UB40 one of the best Reggae Bands of all time !!!! They got so many GREAT songs !!!!

[@backwoodzbigfoot]

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[@itchyandred4131]

They do a cover of the song "can't help falling in love" it's slammin✌️

[@karmannghiaman1041]

UB40 effectively had two careers, one as a militant reggae band, the other a pop group. The first two albums, Signing Off and Present Arms are superb. I'd recommend tracks like One In Ten, Burden of Shame and Tyler, especially the latter as it is written about the miscarriage of justice involving Gary Tyler and written long before the days of the internet!

[@ansugib]

I loved 'one in ten' and 'Don't break my heart'

[@margaretflounders8510]

Me also...@@ansugib

[@katyhughes6740]

So, i was born and grew up in Birmingham UK, and my mum and dad had two main music types...rock and reggae! I grew up on both, and as UB40 were from there....i heard all of their albums in my dads car! ❤ my mum used to go to Reggae and Ska clubs in Birmingham as a young woman 😊

[@overthewebb]

For the record, 3 of the band members were not white. They had 2 black members and one from Yemeni British descent. Their Labour of love albums were all covers, all the rest of their albums were their own music

[@willwozniak2826]

I know exactly how ole boy is feeling in the video....I been THERE!...sad video and a good cover tune!

[@leesanders831]

The video was part of a hour long film they did to go with the album Labour of Love. Every song on the album is featured, the story is about the girl and the lead singer. The longer version of the song had Astro ‘ the guy with the dreadlocks riding on the scrap magnet in the video

[@marlakay]

You guys are on a roll! Thanks!🎉🎉🎉

[@arsenalmanic]

I love you UB40. Brings back memories of the 80s-90s.

[@tparmenter]

UB40 is a fantastic band. Check out their cover of I can’t help (falling in love with you), Kingston Town, Wear you to the ball, One in ten.

[@crazychick6666]

Absolutely love UB40❤❤❤❤

[@yolandabrooksqueenofsevens]

I ran out as soon as I saw this music video on VH1 to get this 45 I still have it I love it

[@69JayBee]

its all about understanding UK music and the bands

[@69JayBee]

and the time and pub culture. UB40 are more than this song

[@same-asit-ever-was]

As an add on and not sure if anyone has mentioned this but the name of the Band UB40 (they were unemployed) and the name of the unemployment form to fill out to get Benefits at the time was called a UB40 back in the 1980's.

[@susanmurray7654]

Love them and Level 42.

[@tedroper9195]

Suggest songs - "1 in 10", "Kingston Town", "Food for thought", "Many Rivers to Cross" etc...

[@ruff500]

"King" too good song

[@victoriabryans5152]

UB40 were huge over here especially in Birmingham where they came from and are still performing today but not with Ali. Ali Campbell is the lead singer and his brother also sings. Astro was so cool but unfortunately he passed a while ago. Check out One in Ten, it’s mind blowing that the lyrics are still relevant some 30-40 years later.

[@Baddiesc7gn]

Yesssss, this was played to death.

[@mamaflush9945]

Hey fellas, I grew up listening to this song on the radio, but only on the AM not FM. loved this song all my life. But I haven't heard it in a while, thanks for the memories✌💗 If you're wanting some suggestions for reggae, I'd suggest a few artists 1) "Steel Pulse - Your House" this band is from Birmingham England and is a "roots reggae band" and I think they were formed in 1975. and I only chose the next artist as second because I wanted you to know about the band Steel Pulse. But Marley would have been my first choice because I'm a fan of his music. So, 2) Bob Marley - I Shot The Sheriff (Live at Music Hall, Boston /1978" or "Bob Marley & The Wailers - Could You Be Loved" and finally 3) "Peter Tosh - Reggaemylitis (2002) Remastered" Tosh was one of the core members of the band Bob Marley & The Wailers along with Bob Marley, and Bunny Wailer from (1963-1976) after which he went on to form another group called "Word, Sound and Power, and was nominated for a grammy. Really fun reaction guys thanks so much

[@shanadeoreilly7416]

Ub40 are the best u guys they have a lot of songs I like johnny too bad, too many rivers to cross, cherry oh baby oh they got so many tunes you would love!

[@shelbytanner6394]

They have several great songs!

[@trevmb100]

You gotta do the extended live Red Red wine.

[@arsenalmanic]

Can you believe this was released 40 yrs ago. Insane to me. How time flies

[@bruceleeroythatswho]

Greetings from england . a lot of peaple even from england do not know ir realise that tge red red wine video is taken from a 35 minuite musical movie called labour of love and was also released as a album . if you watch labour of love the song makes more sense with the video cherry oh baby and please dont make ne cry were also part of that short film . there is also a extended version of ed red wine with toasting by fellow member rip astro. as for the video its self its poetic licence the wine is just a metafore for life longing the love that burns deep with in the video ots self is a masterpeice depicting how working class england looked in many citys m towns england was the gate way to reggae way back to the sixtys . a good reaction video thanks

[@Christopher-js5tq]

Even their instrumentals are great to listen to❤when they cam e to Cape Town South Africa in 1994 my dream came true..to see them performing in front of my eyes

[@ansugib]

Try their song 'Don't break my heart'. Its beautiful. Loved UB40 ❤ 😊

[@sabinasabina2010]

Food for Thought is one of my fav songs by UB40

[@ed.z.]

I bought this album in Wash DC, NYC and TEXAS I love this song I can’t drink anymore.

[@carlosquintana9399]

In middle,first second I thought he was “Booker T” from WWE .

[@taryn-leacarvalho3444]

Not tobacco, they stole his wages out of his pocket.

[@taryn-leacarvalho3444]

UB40 is the name of the unemployment card used in England

[@anthonyv1719]

DO a great a duet with CHRISSIE HYNDE - "I GOT YOU BABE" song

[@lightlantern]

They Were Bigger In Commonwealth Canada!! They Got Number 1 Here!!

[@sabinasabina2010]

When my guy said 'Food for Thought' I was thinking is he linking another UB40 song or just totally co-incidental. Lol Food for Thought is played at the beginning of every home match as the teams come out to play at their football club...now they have American owners and Tom Brady is a share holder!

[@AlmosttheGoodlife]

There's a rat in my kitchen, what am I gonna do? There's a rat in my kitchen, what am I gonna go? I'm gonna fix that rat, that's what I'm gonna do I'm gonna fix that rat The band perform this live in the video, might be worth a watch.

[@tammiemilburn3568]

❤❤ Is my favorite song? It's a beautiful written song but reminds me of jamaica😊

[@thisisitreactions]

It does

[@TheEnzyme94]

They are not all white actually they all vary and are from quite a few countries. And yes some of the members are black. Some have passed away most recently Astro RIP! No one ever reviews Red Red Wine with the Toast (the Reggae "rap" at the end) by astro. Which is the complete song, the definitive version of this song! So much so that even Niel Diamond adds it to his version now! Something UB40 wrote! And Niel Diamond bought the song he did not write it. (From what I read UB40 stated). Love this song! Thank you!

[@Music-tg5is]

8:23 "...just food for thought" ...Ha! Funny you should say that, since "Food for Thought" is the actual title of another one of UB40s hit songs.

[@69JayBee]

also remember you then talked about "Rachel" from TV in the 90s and reggae, this was 1983 in UK.Punk Scar 2Tone

[@SuperClarky666]

sorry guys there were 2 black members in the band.they are in the video. the brothers who sing have fallen out so there are 2 versions of the band.

[@danreed5171]

[@impudentdomain]

this was the cover of an old swamp pop classic

[@markwillmott9670]

his video is a perfect match if you look at the lyrics

[@kierstenridgway4634]

I had this. I think it came out in the 90s. I guess I was a little late on the uptake. ❤

[@thelasticonoclast9467]

Reggae is the love child of Ska music and the Rastafarian religion in Jamaica. Most people mistake Ska for Reggae because they heard Reggae first and it is a version of the same music.

[@notmodeling8070]

Kingston town was my first single I ever brought by ub40 ( ub40=the form you get when your sacked or have no job

[@wtrs261]

"URGH a Music War" was a movie put out in 1981 I think. It is performances from the new music coming out at the time. The Police, Joan Jett, Oingo Boing Devo... just to name a few. Second to last is UB40, Madam Medusa.

[@Mymloch]

It's a shame that most reactors only find the edited version.... without the bridge rap part.... that's the definitive version for me.

[@darkmatter6714]

UB40 is the name of the government form you fill in in the UK for getting unemployment benefit

[@AP-gb3eh]

Have the album, went to see them many times, never cared about videos . Too busy dancing in the clubs

[@tonyharley5230]

Never mind RedWine, Kingston Town etc. Instead explore their originals, especially early stuff such as Silent Witness, The Pillow, Dream A Lie and many many more. So many have never heard these songs and write them off as a covers only band.

[@laurainelindley9190]

Please do a reaction to the extended version 💋🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@seizer88]

They do have Astro who is Jamaican UB40 is the form you fill out on the unemployment line where I understand the band members met.

[@maureenbaker5348]

check out ub40-Can't help falling in love-Elvis song cover. get to see more of the band

[@tammiemilburn3568]

That's gotta be a jamaica song that's all I can say about

[@ThomasBeauchemin-z4b]

Can't help falling in love with you by Elvis but covered much better by these guys!!!

[@danfreeman5301]

Where was the rap? There's a rap in this!!!

[@antonioeasypiano]

'Red Red Wine' is so beautiful that even my piano cover sounds good, check it out and thanks!! 😊🎹

[@sharonwelsh8102]

This is a Neil Diamond song

[@wtrs261]

Must see Ub 40 concert clip. "Urgh a music war", Madam Medusa. You will NOT be disappointed. Thank me later.

[@v.j.3029]

It’s too bad the video doesn’t have the rap part at the end. I always expect it to start cause I can hear it in my head already but it just cuts it off.

[@renerodriguez9055]

@v.j.3029: there was no rap at the end of this song it's reggae

[@v.j.3029]

@@renerodriguez9055There is a rap part at the end of the extended version. They used to play that version on the radio stations where I live back in the 80's. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmO0g6OsndSIoZo

[@renerodriguez9055]

@renerodriguez9055 1 second ago @v.j.3029: yes I know what you mean but that's still not a rap verse: Red Red Wine you make me feel so fine all the time All of the time But No Well

[@duncanhill3953]

Back in the day they were known for their disgusting way of treating their staff. Just a big front the name Ub40 is the name of the form we used to sign on for unemployment benefits. So please don't believe the bullshit. Love your Chanel Duncan Hill

[@lisar.6670]

I absolutely LOVE EVERY THING ABOUT NEIL DIAMOND and HIS MUSIC. NOT #UB40's! .. They 'nailed it' then 'killed it' and I don't mean that in 'a good way' either. Hearing #UB's version debut on the radio .. I gave the song a chance and listened to its entirety. That moment was the ONLY TIME I EVER listened to #UB's entire version of #Red Red Wine. Like nails on a chalk board .. Never again! All I could say was "WTF!?! Well that sucked! ... I hope to God .. Neil does not sing this version in his LIVE shows." Well .. everyone that had attended any one of his many concerts after 1983, knows that is exactly what Neil had done. Like I said before .. I love every thing about Neil and HIS music. Seen him 22 times in concert beginning in 1981 .. ending on 7/26/2017. Never missed a LIVE show .. but I would always go out for a smoke during this song. Sorry Neil ... P.S. You guys really have to react to Neil Diamond's LIVE version of #Red Red Wine now from his 'Hot August Night' album recorded in 1972 at the Greek Theater in L.A. Here is the link .. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6u2aX58jL9nZtk

[@THEPATRIOT1000]

Neil Diamond original version. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXvZmYl3esqYpKc

[@stevetokeley6542]

Guys,you need to listen to 1 in 10.

[@lops-6672]

Fifty ways to leave your lover when they track you down to Ottawa in January 1975 and send you tons of dishes to wash at Suisha Gardens

[@fernanddurler4709]

Plenty live videos dudes

[@tammiemilburn3568]

Won't you guys listen born into America or born to be free or something like? Thit would be great to listen to neil diamond

[@stebarton4628]

Do some Stone Roses tunes fella's👍

[@stevelafarga3296]

Neil Diamond, the Jewish Elvis, actually wrote this song.

[@rafalkaminski6389]

They sing about red wine drinking beer 😅

[@p.millard557]

You need to do more reactions to UB40, they are a great UK band. Some of their great songs are: Food for thought, Sing our song, If it happens again, One in the ten, Rat in the kitchen. "Food for thought": kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4Cli2mvnLyebas "Sing our song": kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZqoYnyoZayhrsU

[@1969JohnnyM]

There mixed race

[@melissaloveless1590]

🍷🍷🍷

[@zbrylski2106]

If y’all want to hear a voice that doesn’t match the face, listen to Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley

[@karenfrasure6973]

#request "Rose Tattoo" by Drop Kick Murphys

[@AM-dz2sh]

Just found this.. and then discovered that you didn't bother with their other songs... the band was 20% white, 20% Indian/Middle Eastern/60% Black of various origin... You gave up too early.. they were awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TZ61]

Yeah, you did get a butchered version of this song, and yeah, there are even better songs by them; "Food for thought", "Madame Medusa" to name a couple.

[@BDUBZ49]

UB40 had a whole career making faux reggae covers of more talented artists songs. Most of which were already once big hits. This one is an exception in that it wasn't a big hit for the original artist.

[@normandavidtidiman9918]

I think that's a massive oversimplification of their career. They had plenty of original singles before this cover version and LP of covers in 1983. Unfortunately, they did go down the covers route,but not with massive hit songs apart from the Elvis one,and Sonny & Cher hit.

[@stevelafarga3296]

Bartender on crutches?

[@eliclarke4014]

UK had huge Jamaican immigration and our Black people come from the Carribbean unlike USA where they are African.

[@dimimann7889]

They were not all white