UB40 - Homely Girl (Official Music Video)

Music video by UB40 performing Homely Girl.
For all things UB40: linktr.ee/ub40official
It must have broke your poor little heart
When the boys used to say,
You looked better in the dark.
But now they'd give all they learnt in school
To be somewhere in the dark with you
The teacher would ask the questions
And you, would always raise your hand
But somehow you never got your turn
And my eyes would fill with water, inside I'd burn
Homely girl, you used to be so lonely
You're a beautiful woman oh yes you are
Homely girl you used to be so lonely
You're a beautiful woman oh yeah
There was a boy who used to sit beside you
Who'd like to hold that place his whole life through
Ooh you were beautiful to me
You had a heart no one could ever see, oh yes you did
Homely girl, you used to be so lonely
You're a beautiful woman oh homely girl
I was the only one who offered
To carry your books
Took all the stares and laughter
And the dirty looks
Cause I saw then what they see now
They all want to ask you for a date
They don't know how, they don't know how
Homely girl, you used to be so lonely
You're a beautiful woman oh yeah
Homely girl you used to be so lonely
You're a beautiful woman, ooh yea, ooh hoo
You're a beautiful woman
UB40’s Homely Girl, originally a hit for the Chi-Lites in 1973, was taken from their ninth studio album, Labour of Love II (1989). It was released as a single on November 6, 1989, in the United Kingdom. This cover reached the top 10 in the UK, France, the Netherlands, and New Zealand. In France, the song was used in a television advertisement for the Lee Cooper jeans.
Track personnel:
Jimmy Brown - drums
Ali Campbell - vocals, guitar
Robin Campbell - guitar, vocals,
Earl Falconer - bass
Norman Hassan - percussion, vocals,
Brian Travers - saxophones
Micky Virtue - keyboards
Astro - toasting, rhyming, percussion

[@dimaorganicskincarenmore9421]

Whose enjoying this with me in 2024? ❤❤❤❤❤

[@corinalupu3503]

Me,of course❤❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂🎉😅

[@heatherwoods8909]

Me too

[@user-dh4gv4hk7o]

Me

[@AlanHunt-qj2ff]

Reminds me in the countryside with my dog chilling chilling chilling no drugs just nice fresh air and quietness🐺

[@kimwaterhouse4202]

All best❤❤❤

[@ShaneMurphy-xd4hf]

I’m 91 years old today and still listening to this song 🎵

[@yourmirrorimage993]

Stay strong ❤

[@Lyndal.Elizabeth.919]

Happy Birthday 🎉❤

[@patrickgodson6096]

Belated congratulations 🎉

[@darkmicke1329]

Im 62 and still love this song

[@shaunholmes7833]

Happy belated birthday stay strong I'm 30 years and got brought up on this music loving life listening to this

[@penman1289]

Still listening 2024 still with the same women 30 years later , I am now 64, hay great times

[@user-wv9do1lz8j]

Awwww🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰so cute

[@Qwerty1Milo2]

Cherise her my dad and mom would always listen to these songs growing up, I don’t hear them anymore and I can see the pain in my dads eyes everyday RIP mom I love you

[@raymondowalden4405]

hey snap there on that.64 and still loving it

[@penman1289]

@@raymondowalden4405 fantastic

[@teraygrayabe2677]

Lovely man 🌴❤⭐

[@donnadallas1240]

i suffer with anxiety and depression this song always cheers me up takes me back to being a teenager

[@badger7790]

Keep on in there

[@moerer57]

Always believe in yourself🙏🙏🙏

[@twobig4pc]

Ub40 was actually my uncles school m8s ...met em all wen i was young ...gotta luv the old tunes ..get happy donna ...i can see ya dancing to it lol

[@raymondjakeman5591]

I've just gotta to listen to understand da old skool signing on who with me on that

[@jodyenright7197]

Don’t let them get you down take it day by day and set yourself small goals that you can achieve( like getting up at a time or going shops) you will get there from a ex army uk ptsd

[@andyoncam1]

I was camera assistant on that video, shot at Miraval Studio in the south of France whilst we were also shooting a tv documentary on Labour of Love II. It was a fun week with a great bunch of guys.

[@nomadnomad6555]

Much love from Africaaah! Nairobi/Kenyan 😎... Good job...

[@LatelierMD]

That's why we can hear women talking in French at the beginning of the video. Great job anyway ^^

[@ralphraffles1394]

So the girls were all French I guess?

[@andyoncam1]

@@ralphraffles1394 Indeed. They were all from a Marseilles model agency.

[@Masons0Missions]

Yes andy long time no speak i was there too remember me you kept eating my 🍟 are you going to send me the 450 pounds you owe me i lent you out there but by bit. James

[@ghanavarromedia2272]

Rest in Peace dad,i remembered every evening we watched UB 40 music videos before bedtime in the early 90's.

[@user-mg5ku1rc5i]

Er ist auch gestorben verdammt das Leben ist kurz war ein cooler Typ möge er in frieden ruhen.Grüße England

[@safriumar4222]

Still listening in 2021.love this song💯❤

[@madeleinebazalar968]

its wonderfull its beatifull.loveit.❤❤❤

[@safriumar4222]

@@madeleinebazalar968 Wassup hugs😊🌹

[@nathashiamonthy6240]

Ma chanson préférée depuis toujours 😍😍😍😍

[@NiMari.]

Same here

[@Figuresfx]

@@NiMari. same here

[@etrepositif2303]

Who still listening January 2020 UB 40 to the end !!

[@nshutimercy1136]

I'm right here

[@CampBlanc]

Definitely me!

[@stonedbatman2067]

Oh yeah... only the best music for me!!! 👌👍

[@MarcGosling]

Yep. Trying to educate kids with good music.

[@anneshep6057]

Me how could u stop!xl

[@hakaneraslan195]

Unquestioningly the very best white Reggae band ever...

[@elcheapo572]

Easily

[@richardcoburn8480]

They just a lighter shade of brown. Lol

[@mcspeed2000]

Multi-cultural band I think you mean...Astro, Norman Hassan, Mickey Virtue, Yomi Babayemi and Earl Falconer are not white.

[@davidmasterson3364]

One of the best reggae bands ever

[@missesrobot8182]

well bob marley was half white lol

[@kennedymunroe4180]

May 2024 whose with me still grooving to this

[@falfal1658]

I’m here during the corona virus lockdown April 2020

[@leahmingle2663]

im here during the corona virus lock down may 2020 :)

[@carcii5855]

I'm here during the corona virus lockdown June 2020.

[@rumcuntstiltskin4376]

June 2020

[@samrennie2737]

Me aswell xx

[@cintajj2749]

I’m always here 24/7

[@wambuiirene3349]

2024 march anyone

[@DannyM.D.N.A]

April

[@madaboutbenidormjamie]

Yes

[@leeposkitt4919]

April

[@racheltemporarysorryto2887]

May

[@maguyl.5733]

No 2024 but may ♥️

[@kellieparkes6636]

People may age and grow old but this kinda music never does 💜💜

[@user-hw8io5ky3b]

😍

[@lukewinchester4010]

This music is ageless

[@lisapalmer2905]

@@lukewinchester4010 l0

[@richarddoyle8103]

Sweet darling sweet darling you look

[@richarddoyle8103]

Sweet darling you look lovely

[@BushcraftMo]

Love this song so much this me no one want know me in school i remember it painful sometime i be learn English and boys laughing at me like i be teacher pet but i not i real want speak English i think it beautiful language for singing. Peace for everyone in 2022🙏🤗

[@Nhilzer]

You’ll learn it, just be patient and dedicated to it. Never get scared to ask questions and to practice speaking it as much as you can.

[@joelsimon6310]

Ah fuck it just vibe

[@dansxyou]

Hi

[@ryanfindlay599]

✌🏻

[@whisperingblues9887]

God bless.

[@joshshaw3434]

This song never gets old

[@mcmusicvideos23]

You are right about that

[@HashilElhamdan]

absolutely...

[@justchris123]

Very true but sure as hell makes me feel old

[@yuriartamonov1102]

Как Али,Астро,Мики.

[@nanayaasafowaa5061]

For real!

[@emmaathome2902]

Ali’s voice is legendary on this song, nuff said.

[@abenaford907]

I feel lucky to be listening to a soothing music like this in 2022 August , I’m going through a lot but this makes me feel sweet and calm , I see myself in a better place in the next future , I can jam to this tune proper

[@ameemccord5360]

I just Wana say keep your head up.lisren to impossible 🙂

[@cirukarimi2401]

We are together ❤️

[@trevorgreen125]

It is such a feel good tune! I can actually relate to the song too! I ended up with the best looking girl! BUT in Junior, early Senior school she was shunned because she was a bit chubby. But WOW she turned out the best looking of the lot! Haha.

[@kennethg5138]

U will be fine pal chin up charge on brighter days ahead

[@kennethg5138]

Well done Trevor my friend

[@sallyamanda6882]

You know when it's summer in Birmingham because everyone has their windows open blasting ub40.

[@djudju0119]

:)

[@JoQuinn-iu9mq]

You know its summer on ANY uk housing estate, when u hear ub40. Fixed that for u. 💪

[@johnrangitaawa8322]

Same in New Zealand 😂

[@kiptalamibrahim1001]

Hahah you crazy and that's wassup

[@theresawilliams5830]

I've lost and lost allot I suffer with anxiety and depression but my love for UB40 has got me in a good place it takes me back to good a good place when I was young and free

[@daniellejones5970]

Same here ❤ chin up

[@Maca576]

Bless you...stay strong stay a UB 40 fan xxxx

[@stevedavies3498]

Fair play to you keep enjoying its timeless

[@makolepromotiontalentsagen6367]

Things gone be OkeyOkey theresa Williams

[@thewizard2842]

Anxiety and depression sucks! I hope you're well, you are not alone. Peace and love to you ☺️

[@NEO-ONE]

2024 anyone? 🎉❤❤❤

[@MrBhoyhood]

Ally Campbell,Voice of an Angel...............

[@lynseymorrison7348]

Aye a hells 👼

[@trevisrobotie924]

one of the most(instantly)recognizable voices in the world......very very beautiful

[@calam8286]

Sweet sweet soothing voice. Love the lyrics especially verse 2.

[@Reekel]

I saw UB40 few years ago without Ali Campbell. It was not what I hoped to see...

[@carolkirabo374]

Yasss

[@aallyybbee]

listened to ub40 alot growing up with my parents and i still to this day i do,what a band,brings back a thousand good memories!!👌❤

[@sinisajovcic4118]

before internet we had in my country only ub40 and bob marley albums, both in my

[@SanDesigns]

me too honey! Their music brings me so much joy.

[@x.d.s.x144]

I grew up listening to UB40 🌟⭐💚💫✨

[@paulatatenda2040]

Me too

[@ianbarnett2042]

@@SanDesignsI grew up listening to ub40

[@wadetheblackguy7822]

Everytime I’m on the piss, I end up here 👀🍺 🇼🇸

[@Illchayzz]

Fax uso

[@jestnutz]

Chur bao

[@marinawarren7616]

Yep🤣

[@claireryan2641]

Want this played at my funeral was bullied like mad in school hated it then went in to be carnival queen miss butlins Wales

[@mjfan3709]

Back in the 80s when I worked at Brum Airport, UB40 would come and drink in the private bar, met them a few times-lovely guys!

[@SONAWANGUA]

You're very lucky, im dying here in Africa just wait see them with my eyes

[@tantelilis3017]

MJ FAN i met Metallica also in Airport for a few times. Amazing.

[@melissastallard8635]

Lucky you 👌

[@cancer7071]

Waw would love to meet them top band

[@cherinacoll6640]

That's so cool they're were my mum's favourite band x

[@Star-ps1io]

I remember this song from back in 1989/90. Still sounds fresh now as it did back then

[@dasrhinegold]

Star 81 it’s a cover version .

[@quietquitter6103]

@@dasrhinegold And this cover version is from 89/90

[@4.0LACE]

Born and raised on ub40, Now I have an 11yr old son who jams to the one and only ub40!

[@roxepdirty4565]

Anyone still listening in 2020 ?

[@marialeota7920]

always lols

[@chaossdj]

Yup!!

[@thulimalatji9256]

Won't stop. They are the best👌👌

[@louisegibbons12]

Takes me down memory lane. Think I’m stoned just listening to it 😜

[@marietromans262]

Cooluiohh englasoious xxxxxx

[@catherinenduku4151]

So much memories

[@davidoliver7278]

🤣😃

[@markkelly104]

The women of the 80s were beautiful without looking like the tarts of today

[@kirstyrobertson3864]

I was a teenager in the eighties with long red hair,,,,,yep ur right we were and most of us still are..xx

[@caseythompson4531]

So blessed to have been brought up with this music

[@germanrasta5922]

Mark Kelly yes the 80s Great and beautiful

[@jonnhyqwango7695]

aint that the bloody truth

[@hamiorawalters5513]

I suppose they are milfs then😍😍

[@andresmonroy7267]

Después de muchos años encontré esta canción que me gustaba desde la adolescencia, UB 40 marco mi vida con su música, quien sigue escuchando este temazo en Diciembre del 2.023.

[@lindataurua7329]

A band may get old but when they produce great sounds they'll live in for decades :-)

[@carla-annmakumbe]

You mean forever instead of decades

[@calebvaoga4715]

Timeless

[@liamaskew6585]

2018 and I still love this song never gets old

[@sarahshore4598]

Liam Askew deffo

[@danielgichira4158]

a nice song ..listening too from kenya

[@leslieperkins759]

not a patch on the chi-lites version

[@charlesthackorie805]

Big song!

[@rachelbaker3295]

UB40 before they became famous would practice around the corner from where i lived gillot rd Birmingham :-)

[@Glen-zl5zt]

Rachel Baker awesome

[@ForzaNapolI1875]

lmaooooo gillot road edgbaston? b16

[@paulwalter1633]

Love there songs miss my ex

[@moobag587]

Rachel Baker brilliant 👍

[@aneyefoaneye9348]

That's cool

[@ambrosenx186]

UB40 made incredibly beautiful music, bringing back childhood memories

[@user-sf9rz7qb2v]

2024 and still listening to this ❤😊

[@louisdt339]

Played this at my grandmas funeral ❤️

[@isabellews8577]

Louis DT i

[@japagowtrio8008]

Beautiful

[@ryancevans1984]

May she rest in peace

[@mcspeed2000]

R. I. P. We played Impossible Love at my dad's

[@robertaelder3015]

This song means a lot to me lam very pleased with the best music keep them coming for me thank you all from roberta

[@davidguite4517]

Its a great song .....

[@imperishablestars33]

I miss hearing this on a Saturday morning when my mum would be cleaning or doing the ironing. It used to blast on repeat tehe. :)

[@willemjack7091]

Without Ali there's no UB40 his voice makes the band stand out.

[@soniakelly2916]

A real blast from the past and still as good as it was the 1st time I heard it

[@dannygregg4669]

who still listening September 2018 ub40 to the end

[@zoomingboi82]

Great music and I still listening to them now 2018

[@wadenya1]

Danny Gregg October 2018 and still going strong!

[@chrisbrown1586]

Till my last breath Danny ub40 for life

[@melissastallard8635]

Me 👌

[@seandockerty6915]

Proper shit now.. toots is the main man

[@sydneygolden5275]

2023 voices still ego with beautiful vibes,different colors one nation.

[@nickwillobey2205]

Just the best white reggae!

[@sancheabland6770]

Love this song brings back memories of my dad listening to this song who sadly pass away 04.11.2020 he was a big reggae fan 💙 it takes me back to my childhood with the song big it up

[@kathleenmccarthy5437]

My names Nathan . Shout out to my mum who owns this account . I love you and your music I grew up listening to ❤️ brings me chills aha listening to this

[@thebestofforum]

UB40 could take any song, speed up the tempo and take it straight into the charts!

[@williampadilla3850]

I can't believe I am still listening to this , it seems like yesterday when I first heard this tune back in the early 1990s . Good old days !!!

[@gavinshowell1692]

I'm absolutely loving this version of Homely Girl, it's slightly different from the other version from Labour of Love 2. Still one of the best albums that UB40 have every done, even now in 2017. Love the band to bits, as i have had the privilege of meeting them backstage in person on a fantastic concert night. To everybody who is a massive UB40 fan such as myself. I can honestly say that these guys are some of the nicest people you could every meet, Big Love to UB40.

[@peterwoodward1382]

I saw these guy's for the first time on the gold coast Qld Australia, got asked by a guy if I would like to go back stage after the concert to meet the band and party he said it would cost 20 dollars, still kicking myself that I did not accept. I saw them on another two occasions and just like all of the recorded album's the were great, thanks for the memories and posting.

[@queenbee125]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3eVkGqaeK1sorc

[@kituno1764]

Your right

[@kituno1764]

Those are our legends in regea music

[@dawnicky1]

Timeless song, never fails to put a smile on your face

[@the_useless_photographer]

Until your neighbour plays it on repeat at 3:30am.

[@russpaddon6548]

Good god this takes me back to when I was a kid and my dad would hammer ub40 throughout the house. Great memories

[@Londoncarper]

This was my best friends favourite song , life has never been the same Johnny Boy. You can never be replaced , I miss you the same today bro. Gone far too soon but we will meet again

[@BBO-dv5hi]

Unquestionably the best ragae group that emerge from Europe. Personally I think it’s unfair to have lost on all their Grammy nominations!!! Looking @ their classic Raggae hits over the years

[@Paul-dc3pu]

Come on people you have to hit like in 2019?????

[@nadjetazzouz2649]

love it

[@bensims7501]

No, You really dont

[@thecarpfather5757]

2020

[@nshutimercy1136]

2020

[@anneshep6057]

Hitttin like in 2020 happy new year!!

[@paulkirby6251]

Take me back to good days when life was all fun thanks UB40 bestever band

[@lionelharwood713]

Super reggae ub 40 j est connu j'avais 16ans 57 a se jour est bien sur j'écoute toujours vue plusieurs fois e concert sa a toujours été un pur moment de plaisir

[@seandevaney5015]

UB40 ARE STILL PURE CLASS IN 2017

[@hayhayjchambers4103]

And 2019,saw them recently, still amazing!

[@calam8286]

Sean Devaney Even classier in 2020.

[@samuelstoll570]

a religion called reggae

[@markhopod]

yes

[@aprilgerrard8948]

love this band

[@Trixter-kh9tb]

Это больше, чем религия. Это счастье.

[@JonathanGandu]

Samek

[@xak3533]

*Reggae is a genre not a religion if you didn't realize.*

[@josephineoliver9499]

63yo and I'll never stop listening! One of the very best reggae bands ever! UB40👊👍🎵🎤🎶🎷🎸

[@tanyaeccles1797]

saw them in cannon hill park in the late 70s . I was hooked . Birmingham born and bred . 💖💖

[@akenesetia7848]

ub40 is the man like the coolest band ever

[@Ag-xc4ig]

This has been stuck in my head for the last week or so

[@geraldgovender3661]

Love me some UB40...the memories these tunes bring back

[@desbyrne4419]

Heartbreaking watching these tunes after what's gone on.awful shame . still best band ever

[@barbzkarauria3625]

Still listening in 2019 🌈💖

[@gezusfranko3457]

Barbz Karauria 💙💙

[@mazingerpalacios419]

❤❤😘😘

[@martinmbithi149]

Ur a beautiful woman

[@sharleenmohammed9787]

2021 still jamming. Thank you UB40. I like Ali's vocals

[@laikosaiyau3949]

King Boss

[@AmarBhattthearkitekt]

2019 and still jamming. Meaningful songs don't exist anymore.

[@yaseengaffoor]

UB40 was the only thing my dad and I had in common. Used to see him once a year... and we would do the album from start to finish

[@lisamcfetrich9956]

Seen this band live..twice..they sound as amazibg live as they do recorded ❤ love you guys

[@dragonrider116old4]

25 yrs on and I'm still in love with ub40, Everytime i listen to them , alwayd puts a smileon my fave, If you havnt heard of them then you have never lived .

[@richardstokes3625]

I remember spending my last few quid on this album. Well worth it

[@adrianhudson1116]

This song gives me more than one reason to wish I was young again

[@gailguest3603]

how many of us have really had this experience with out knowing about it at the time - youth has a lot to answer for !!

[@chloeeldred4375]

Here September 2020 with my 10 month old son he loves this song and all the ub40 hits 💕💕

[@stevesmart90]

What’s robin doing swinging around in that suit the div 🤣 Ali’s the man!! Still banging UB40 tunes now 2019

[@DE-hi9mc]

Learn this through my big bro in the 90’s. Learnt vibing and steps from him. A proper OG he’s and still is. Love you bro

[@kj42497]

They’ll never make music like this again!! 💜💜

[@ial27]

Back then I had a very difficult time and your music gave me love. Thank you all.

[@bryantotten2757]

Had really good times with ub.How can you not like these guys.

[@chrisboyle7994]

Got to No.6 in the UK back in December 1989. This is a great song that didn't deserve to miss the UK Top 5.

[@clairedavies1582]

Stil blasting in 2020 melts my heart

[@scottrichard5792]

2023 still rocking 💃 gal. Brings the sweetest melody to my soul🦋🤗💕

[@scottrichard5792]

Is this your favorite song?

[@azucenamolina1851]

Que recuerdos!! Siempre escuchaba éstas canciones cuando estudiaba inglés

[@lindezanoe2298]

Recordar é mesmo viver. Os UB40 já deram sucessos. 🤝 🇦🇴🇦🇴

[@RuthL-kq4bm]

July 2020! Taking a trip down memory lane. This still sounds as good today as it did back then ❤

[@steviesblues7959]

Christ they were something special back then amazing band .

[@annmairehughes8841]

Can't beat a bit of ub40 brings back great memories it's 1 of me and my fiancé's favourite song. I remember I 1st went to see them live best night ever 2nd date to awesome

[@omygad00112]

Listening on this piece since highschool and after 30 yrs still do.

[@martinkirtley9537]

I remember back at my very first UB40 concert 21/12/2005 at the nec Birmingham omg best night of my life still remember it like it was yesterday couldn’t speak for a few days later haha roll on December can’t wait

[@micanal2706]

Love his voice ! Its so relaxing 💕🎶

[@janvanegmond2238]

Jur abutyvoll women

[@bienvenucimpaka3184]

Indeed

[@dorissimin7624]

So good memories...Can we turn back time???With this music,yes,we can!

[@SAHB]

It would be nice wouldn't it

[@secondsout7534]

Nothing stirs the memories like music .. loved UB40

[@SeanBoyd-bo1gg]

All threw my teans listened to the group and still now aged 44 old but gold 💪 🙏

[@daivageeveerapen7337]

I love this SONG.TAKE ME BACK A LONG WAY .SO SWEET

[@somerandomperson7431]

My dad always used to play this like 8 years ago it was always stuck in my head I never remembered what it was just now I remembered a segment in my head and found it I havent seen my dad for years this hits hard

[@taniavanrooyen4533]

I grew up listening to them, and then they came to South Africa! Of course I had tickets, the best concert ever!!!!! Still listening in 2023 :)

[@rafio142003]

Grew up with their songs (thx mum and dad 🙏🏼😉) i'm 40yo now... 2022 and still listening, still amazed by real music 💯 they still dope !! 💯💯

[@jamesdavies542]

It's just so heartbreaking to see two brothers once together, now bitter rivals... That aside UB40 are an amazing band and make great music

[@jeanvh1996]

sad

[@GAVINTHRELFALL-xe9gx]

UB40 is so cool 🎉

[@jamiedonovan2809]

To many bad relationships,this group always got me though x💕

[@Peacefire007]

one of my all-time fav of UB40...so many memories of failed attempts at asking girls out in school....LOL