WOW!| FIRST TIME HEARING UB40 - Red Red Wine REACTION

WOW!| FIRST TIME HEARING UB40 - Red Red Wine REACTION
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[@roberthughes2402]

You're gonna wanna listen to the long version. The breakdown makes this song so much better than it already is.

[@tonialoconte]

Yeah, for real. This short version is missing the best part IMO.

[@thesunreport]

Original Tony Tribe version - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hn_Kq55midt9gKs

[@Mymloch]

Agreed..... why is the short one even on the internet anymore.... /cancel it Extended UB40 version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmO0g6OsndSIoZo

[@BillGraper]

No doubt!

[@paul8926]

Yes, it’s missing the “Red, red, wine makes you feel so fine” ending

[@allieren]

UB40 is iconic. I love their version of “Can’t Help Falling In Love.”

[@SportsNutter133]

DO THIS!!!

[@jeanmckay2831]

If you like reggae try a current band The Duelers. A kiss on the lips or don’t stay out late . So cool 😎

[@paulmorris8762]

didn't they also do Rat In The Kitchen?

[@maurascales5862]

Gotta listen to this one

[@maz3215]

I love the songs FOOD FOR THOUGHT & ONE IN TEN particularly from them & wish those songs were covered in a reaction. Love the mood & saxophone vibes in those songs.

[@steveparker8065]

UB40 stands for Unemployment Benefit, Form 40. This was the standard form you had to fill in back then to claim unemployment benefits. Love the reaction and the memories this brings back from the 80s.

[@ddullaway]

Also why they wrote 1 in 10

[@steveparker8065]

@@ddullaway A statistic, a reminder; of a world that doesn't care.

[@Dave062YT]

No it was the card you had to carry when you went to sign on like your i,d card

[@mariemyers6747]

In the US or UK?

[@dannysalamon5731]

I didn’t know that. That’s a final jeopardy question right there

[@radicaladz]

As someone from UB40's hometown of Birmingham, I can confirm that there is a point in basically any house party at which the likelihood of Red Red Wine being played becomes 1:1, and also that almost all people my parents age have stories about meeting various members of the band at gigs or pubs or whatever.

[@italoblu]

Same for Rio?

[@TheAcarch2]

HUGE! here in Canada. Played in clubs regularly for a few years following its release.

[@DavidMichaelCommer]

Does the lead singer's accent sound like a Birmingham accent to you? I find many of his words in this song nearly unintelligible. Is it just an affectation or actually how he pronounces words?

[@radicaladz]

@@DavidMichaelCommer - yeah dude, Ally Campbell is a Brummie; he's just affecting a reggae style voice coz that's what they are - a reggae band. And also, I spent 30 years of my life in Birmingham without developing a Brummie accent. We're not all Geezer Butlers.

[@DavidMichaelCommer]

@@radicaladz I'm not criticizing a Birmingham accent; I was just asking whether his singing is reflective of a Birmingham accent or if it has a different affectation. I'm American and I'm not suggesting anything pejorative about Birmingham or the people from there because I don't know any stereotypes about Birmingham or the people from there. We are not generally exposed here to stereotypes British people have of people from different regions, with the exception of Cockney speakers and 'posh' RP speakers. Otherwise, Americans are largely ignorant of regional British stereotypes, so rest assured that I am not applying any stereotypes to people from your hometown. The only knowledge I have about different regions and their dialects, sadly, comes from a few KZbin videos I've seen, the Great British Bake Off and RuPaul's Drag Race UK-both those reality shows consciously cast people from throughout the UK and they sometimes discuss different regional stereotypes.

[@davewildermuth7519]

Reggae had a strong influence on a number of British musicians in the early 80's. "Walking on the Moon" by the Police is another notable example.

[@armynurseboy]

Ska as well.

[@oellinas]

Mother and child reunion by Paul Simon was one of the first mainstream reggae hits. Word is he went to Jamaica to record it in ska but the session musicians told him that’s old news. New thing is reggae so they did it in that style instead.

[@matthewdrake4385]

Late 70’s too.

[@helindove2237]

I guess Sting was indeed influenced by reggae. Another song where you can hear reggae vibes is Love is the Seventh Wave.

[@mikep6222]

@@helindove2237 Actually, Stewart Copeland brought a lot of those elements to the band.

[@eskayh7734]

As a person of Caribbean descent, UB40 was played at all the basement parties and family gatherings while I was growing up. They've made some awesome covers, complete classics, all their own. Please react to their versions of "(I Can't Help) Falling in Love with You," "I Got You Babe," and "The Way You Do the Things You Do."

[@colibri1]

This is UB40's 1983 cover of a 1967 Neil Diamond song, eclipsing the original in popularity.

[@AlexisLexLexi]

This just blew my mind. I had no idea! 🤯

[@lorenzsabbaer7725]

@@AlexisLexLexi lol ok but the cover is rly good

[@chriso6719]

UB40's version went to #1 in several countries.

[@AlexisLexLexi]

@@lorenzsabbaer7725 It really is a great song, I just never knew it was a remake.

[@kimkathrein2463]

I saw Neil Diamond in concert about 10 years ago and he sang this song. I didn’t know it was his song and I was so surprised he was singing UB40s song. Even more surprised when I found out it was his. 🤣. But I agree with the other comments about this missing the longer version. If you get the chance to listen I think you’ll enjoy it!

[@d.j.starling3559]

Neil Diamond wrote this song & released his original version in 1967. This version came out about 20 years later. UB40 added the reggae sound, & then Neil D himself started using a reggae version of his own in concerts.

[@jimmysavage9061]

UB40 didn't directly cover the Diamond version, they covered Tony Tribe's reggae version, which never charted, but UB40 would have heard in Birmingham

[@rossmacintosh5652]

Part of the genius of UB40 was to recognise that Neil Diamond's Red Red Wine could be rearranged as a great reggae song. UB40's reggae cover elevated the song! They did the same with Sonny & Cher's 'I Got You Babe' too. Yes-yes, please do a reaction to UB40 'I Got You Babe'.

[@samzilla1281]

They also did a reggae cover of I Can't Help Falling In Love With You.

[@jimmysavage9061]

Tony Tribe had the original reggae version of this song. UB40 covered it on the Labour of Love album in his honour. They would never have heard the original Diamond version of this song, which was bang average.

[@edwardlongshanks827]

According to the members of UB40, they had never even heard Neil Diamond's original version nor knew he wrote it. They were only familiar with the cover by Tony Tribe, which was also a reggae version of the original.

[@jimmysavage9061]

@@edwardlongshanks827 Absolutely correct.

[@rossmacintosh5652]

@@jimmysavage9061 Thanks Jimmy & Edward. Great how these reactions help us learn more about the songs we love.

[@joeevett9007]

You have no idea how great this band is as of yet. You absolutely wont be disappointed. Cherry Oh Baby, Homely Girl, Kingston Town, Tears From My Eyes, Here I Am and I Can't Help Falling in Love With You which is an Elvis song but the UB40 version did better than the Elvis version.

[@buckbuchanan4902]

Definitely not better than Elvis!

[@barblessable]

1 in 10 , Food for Thought , both had strong lyrics full of anger , this a cover of a Neil Diamond song, wish they had done fewer covers and more of their own tunes , like King , Tyler etc.

[@travisneal3389]

Probably 80% of their songs were covers. They did those songs justice with their sound but it's hard to ever say a cover song is better than the original.

[@richardjohn658]

no way better than elvis , you crazy

[@joeevett9007]

@@buckbuchanan4902 it literally did better on the charts was what I was saying. UB40'S version whent to number one Elvis hit number 4 with it.

[@JamesDKlr]

I believe this was written by Neil Diamond. Love your reactions to the soundtrack of my life. Bless you All

[@michelekarl1411]

Wow didn’t know that! Thanks

[@jeffholl64]

Nice

[@michaelhoward7652]

Yes it was ,written and sung by Neil originally.

[@melaniemavromaras4902]

Ha I just posted the same ! I think we are right.

[@robertkeown2406]

Yes it was and he has a cut of this song as well

[@kazzaMcFazza]

I really love their covers of "(I Can't Help) Falling In Love With You" & "I Got You Babe".

[@surlechapeau]

English reggae and pop band. You'll love their covers of "(I Can't Help) Falling in Love with You" and "The Way You Do the Things You Do". edit- For more reggae try Jimmy Cliff "The Harder They Come".

[@deniserodriguez7441]

Fools Rush In

[@edier4057]

Dennis Brown is also great

[@susantang287]

Their cover of ‘I got you babe’ is also pretty good.

[@LBrobie]

LOVE me some UB40! this whole album, Labour of Love, is beautiful. every song on it is a cover of the group's favorite songs by reggae artists from the period 1969 to 1972. you gotta check it out. :)

[@andreasoice5905]

Awww! Short version! You missed the break out! They did a great remake. Neil Diamond's original is good, too. Love when a band leaves their own spin on a song.

[@charlenecross28]

I was thinking the same thing. I kept waiting for " the part" lol wth

[@charlenecross28]

That version was missing the best part.

[@meresameyers5209]

@@charlenecross28 me too.. i even went back and played it again thinking i missed it ... glad it wasn't just me missing it

[@darringoodman6703]

Missing the best part

[@Scuderia_Fan]

Yes, they missed out. Haha... well maybe they want to give it another go.

[@simply_psi]

Some of the 2 tone, ska bands are also worth checking out like, The Specials, The Selecta, The English Beat (just known as The Beat in the UK), Madness and Bad Manners such great bands.

[@robertbreedon9137]

They also do a duet with Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders of the Sonny and Cher song I Got You Babe with a Reggae twist to it. You guys should look into the Pretenders they have a great library of songs as well.

[@joegorski4630]

Please listen to the Pretenders! Chrissie Hynde is excellent.

[@caseymoe816]

Begged for The Pretenders for a while, but Jay & Amber got back to me, saying they loved them but the videos get blocked every time. Sad.

[@joegorski4630]

@@caseymoe816 Rats. But, I figured as much. I thought if I went Patreon I would see any blocked efforts there.

[@danalyntuthill1538]

You need to react to Bob Marley. Try "Jamming" , "Get Up Stand Up," "I Shot the Sheriff," "One Love" and many more. I recommend you get his album "Legend " which he definitely is. When it comes to reggae, Bob Marley is the man!

[@darrinlindsey]

There's a longer version of this song, by UB40. It adds in a different tempo to what you heard here.

[@ronnix23]

I was waiting for that part because just to see the surprise on their faces when it picked up.

[@jco207]

If you'll want to check out some old school reggae, check out Desmond Dekker "Israelites", Bob Marley "Kinky Reggae" and I think a good first stop you will love is Jimmy Cliff "Many Rivers to Cross", "Sitting in Limbo ", "The Harder They Come." As other people have said, it influenced a lot of other bands in the 70s and 80s, like The Clash "Police and Thieves", "Guns of Brixton", The Specials "A Message to You Rudy" and "Gangsters", and the Police who are practically a blue-eyed reggae band "Message in a Bottle", "Roxanne", "Walking on the Moon", "Invisible Sun" (about the Irish Troubles). Also check out Musical Youth "Pass the Dutchie".

[@honorsilverthorne7227]

RESPECT for "Pass the Dutchie"!! 👏👏👏

[@free1855]

Junior Marvin original "Police & Thieves" is way better than the Clash cover IMO. Great singer.

[@jco207]

@@free1855 I agree, they should react to Junior Murvin's original too. They do love falsetto.

[@jco207]

Elvis Costello "Watching the Dectives" would be another good reggae-influenced song to react to.

[@paulmargett9360]

Originally written and recorded by Neil Diamond. UB40 are a British reggae band ( their name is taken from the unemployment benefit form they used to sign on the dole with) I've seen them live in concert (twice) and grew up with their music. Try "One in Ten" "King" "Rat in me Kitchen" "I got you Babe" (with Chrissie Hynde) so many to choose from. Much love from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@loriannrichardson7644]

I don't know about them being a Reggae band per se -- they've done a lot of soul and R&B.

[@tone4507]

Yes, more reggae!! Bob Marley of course - "Buffalo Soldier" would be a good start for you, also "Get Up, Stand Up". Maybe you've already heard Blondie's cover of "The Tide Is High". For some faster happy boppy fun stuff, get into some ska "My Boy Lollipop" by 'Little' Millie Small is a good intro, or try "Night Boat To Cairo" by Madness. So much good music in both closely related genres.

[@johnharkness7114]

Yes, Get Up Stand Up matched with it's inspiration: War's "Slippin into Darkness"!

[@shelleybleu4903]

Yes Buffalo soldier

[@free1855]

Sister Nancy "Bam Bam" another reggae classic.

[@rasmuswi]

Yes Buffalo Soldier! Yes My Boy Lollipop!

[@garryleblanc4002]

Love this song, a great dance song of the 80's .....if you went to a party in the 80's you heard this.....another song you would hear at parties back then is If You Don't Know Me By Now by Simply Red. Peace and love y'all from your friendly neighbor from the north.... 😎🙏❤🇨🇦

[@RitaBowen1]

OMG love If you don't know me by now 😉☺️😉

[@ddullaway]

Or holding back the years

[@alantidwell7889]

Jay already reacted to "Holding Back the Years", on a day when Amber wasn't there--back when "We can't believe we have 12,000 subscribers". Jay! why are you holding out on Amber? She needs to experience the velvety vocals of Mick Hucknall--guaranteed sway. "If you Don't Know Me by Now" is the next Simply Red track to listen to.

[@wassupinlasvegas9735]

I was like, "Where's the rest of it!?" I honestly don't think I've ever heard this version before. The version that was always on the radio was the extended version.

[@darrinlindsey]

Yet another great example of the many great sounds of the 80s.

[@rbodee]

"3 Little Birds", "No Woman, No Cry", "One Love", "Get Up, Stand Up", "Jammin" a good start for Bob Marley.

[@caseymoe816]

“Redemption Song,” “Funky Reggae Party,” “Easy Skanking,” “Buffalo Soldier,” “Waiting In Vain.” Really any Bob Marley will do. Other reggae artists to explore: Jimmy Cliff, Peter Tosh, Steel Pulse, Black Uhuru. Eddie Grant’s “Electric Avenue” was another reggae crossover hit from the ‘80s you would like. 🔥🤙

[@markthomas2577]

My favourite of theirs is Food For Thought. Also another vote for Good Thing by Fine Young Cannibals

[@honorsilverthorne7227]

Yes! Please also listen to "She Drives Me Crazy" by the Fine Young Cannibals! ⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@ianbarnard4963]

A thousand votes from me for Good Thing by Fine Young Cannibals - the video will make you want to go out and buy a scooter.

[@johnnyc3298]

You need to dive down the UB40 rabbit hole... So many great Reggae songs, singles & album tracks!... I got you babe, Dream a lie, maybe tomorrow, rat in me kitchen, blue eyes crying in the rain, One in Ten, Don't slow down, etc etc etc etc and as for other Reggae artists... John Holt was a Legend and such a lovely Mellow voice! ❤️😍👍🇬🇧

[@carmenrafy]

UB40 had some great hits. My favorite was a remake of Elvis Presley's "I can't help falling inlove" Thanks kids and stay positive.

[@jimmysavage9061]

Don't forget "Present Arms". Also, listen to "All I want to do" & "Sparkle of my eye". I absolutely promise you won't be disappointed. Let me know what you think

[@sarahdee374]

yes! and Eddie Vedders version is super also. Of course I have a long time crush on EV.

[@jimmysavage9061]

@@sarahdee374 I need to check it out Sarah. Was it a hit when it came out?

[@sarahdee374]

@@jimmysavage9061 Not sure, here's a link, or you can just search on KZbin by title and Eddie Vedder will come up. I love the simple acoustic production and Eddie's emotive voice. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpbIoIR7qMqeo9k

[@jimmysavage9061]

@@sarahdee374 Thanks Sarah, I had never heard that version before. He made it his own, which I expected, but it's also really warm and infectious. I'll probably end up down a Vedder rabbit hole now Sarah 🤔

[@InvestBetter.]

Fun Fact: The song was originally released in the U.S. in 1983, produced in 1983. It was a minor hit, barely cracking the Top 40 4 years later, New York DJs started playing the song in the clubs, and it generated a new following UB40 re-released as a single, in 1988, and reached #1 in the nation

[@WBPickz]

This song was originally done by Neil Diamond. They really made it their own.

[@kylesummers1565]

One of the best versions of this song! Peace, Love! I don't remember if you reacted to Harry Belafonte before...he was sort of the pre-Reggae Reggae, and he brought a lot of attention to the plights of many islanders shortly before the Equal Rights era. Day-O is the most famous, and I always liked Matilda.

[@tombertolozzi6799]

This was also done by Neil Diamond. He did a great job as well. I know that I keep requesting these guys but It would be awesome if you would do Tommy James and the Shondells, Crystal blue persuasion or Crimson and Clover.

[@rossmacintosh5652]

Neil Diamond wrote the song in 1967. UB40 did their cover in 1983.

[@tombertolozzi6799]

Yes I know when Neil did this, It’s in the library of music that I play on my guitar every couple of weeks. Love Neil Diamond. @@rossmacintosh5652

[@rossmacintosh5652]

@@tombertolozzi6799 My wife plays guitar and sings. Just today I had to suggest Red Red Wine. I can hear her in the other room singing 'The Load' by 'The Band'. 😎

[@tombertolozzi6799]

@@rossmacintosh5652 I do the weight as well as up on cripple creek and the night they drove old Dixie down. Like their unique sound.

[@landies1964]

@@tombertolozzi6799 oh my goodness the weight done by the Staple Singers and the band is one of my all time favorite songs.

[@user-nw4kc7xr2h]

Love UB40 and their song Kingston Town is a must listen

[@I.am.Iain-81]

My favourite UB 40 song is 'Falling in Love With You' My best friend and his dad were mad on these guys when we were growing up. Great choice 👌

[@CVBASEBALLCARDCOLLECTOR]

This song hit the charts twice and years apart!!

[@daverudbarg]

There's so much great reggae that was a big influence on 80's British pop.

[@jad4680]

love UB40! the song"FOOD FOR THOUGHT" all day and night by these guys a must reaction for UB40!!

[@kellysargent9231]

This song was most definitely written and originally performed by Neil Diamond...Great tune...I actually like this version better!

[@cptight88]

"Please Don't Make Me Cry", "King", "One in Ten" and Food for Thought" are great, too.

[@jimglenn6972]

As far as reggae goes, check out Jimmy Cliff, Peter Tosh, and Gregory Isaacs as out school artists. Great reaction

[@GreenEyedHazel]

Yes!!!

[@jonnno2439]

The main fair-haired character in the video is Ali Campbell, who is the main singer of UB40. I love his voice. I am hoping you will go see UB40 singing Jimmy Cliff's, "Many Rivers To Cross" video, in church ,with a great gospel choir. Chills

[@_-.RAVEN.-_]

Another notification I was excited to see!!! I remember being a kid. When this song came on in the car by little brothers and I would sing every word lol

[@sheilathailand1903]

They are amazing live!! If you ever get the chance to see them....go! Just dancing and singing all night. So much fun.

[@s4ss1n]

a band worth "digging deeper" for as they have "many rivers to cross", but dont let them "rats in your kitchen" get on top of you. so "bring me your cup" because "we got you babes" 😉

[@minnie5301]

Many rivers to cross was brilliant

[@PedroConejo1939]

Rat in me kitchen - banging track.

[@chasfaulkner2548]

The pub this was filmed in is the Three Tuns, but known locally as the Eagle and Tun, sadly it has now closed due to the HS2 project. The building with the columns is going to be the new terminal for HS2, it was originally Curzon St Station. HS2 = high speed train, currently under construction between London and Birmingham.

[@mikekling]

UB40 are sort of underrated. Can't Help Falling In Love is one of their all time greatest!! I Get Lifted (which is a KC & the Sunshine Band song🕺). I think you guys would like Fine Young Cannibals!!! Good Thing, She Drives Me Crazy are bangers!! Keep smiling 😁🥰😍

[@melaniemavromaras4902]

Fine Young Cannibals is a great suggestion!

[@ocogorecki]

YES, the Fine Young Cannibals - She Drives Me Crazy, would be a good place to start.

[@ddullaway]

Or Johnny come home

[@rebeccawilson9933]

Yes! Fine Young Cannibals, the lead singer definitely has a voice that is unique and I find kind of entrancing.

[@daverudbarg]

Yes!!

[@jonathangeraldrobinson720]

UB40's main claim to fame, at least in the U.S. was doing reggae covers of popular songs. This one was originally recorded by Neil Diamond. If you want to get into more reggae, you have to check out Peter Tosh, who was a bandmate of Bob Marley in The Wailers. "You Never Miss Your Water," and "I Am That I Am" are two greats from him.

[@kellylaflash1016]

Their cover of "(I can't help) falling in love with you" is a good one.

[@fatwallet13]

Massive hit in the UK at the time band went on to create some brilliant records & the covers they did always had a great twist to them. This was originally written & performed by Neil Diamond (another great performer) UB40 version toolkit to another level topping the UK charts. RIP Astro you will be remembered for your contribution to the great reggae band.

[@1tommymulligan]

You should check out Food for Thought and Many Rivers to Cross they were big hits for UB40.

[@ronniefarnsworth6465]

Another Monster Hit in the MTV era 1980s !!!! UB40 had a bunch of them, and UK Reggie is their sound !! : D

[@lolalilolily]

I loved their early work, this is where they turned more mainstream/commercial. Not hating them though, they supported a lot of families with their succes. UB40 was the form they had to fill out to apply for Unemployment Benefits. Late seventies/early eighties were tough economically in the UK. Not sure if they all met at the unemployment office or if that's just an urban legend

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Having The Earliest International Reggae/Ska Hits,, Desmond Dekker & The Aces "Israelites"..A MUST HEAR..R.I.P. Desmond 🙏 ❤

[@turtleboy9896]

Let’s go; all their songs are 🔥💯 grew up on them

[@berniceanne4959]

Omg!! Yes yes yes.... love UB40. You need to keep going down that rabbit hole 🙏 Have seen them as they originally were as a band and also as the two versions that toured when they split in two. Both fantastic! Will be seeing them in Sydney in October...... can't wait! 💕🇦🇺

[@jeremiahrose4681]

Is this the short version or the long...I'll find out in a second. Plus a Neil Diamond song original. His version is awesome as well.

[@alicecobb7763]

So glad you've opened that door to UB40s 👏👏. Great reactions, guys 👍

[@tinkler4]

The rap with Astro on the extended version is brilliant! Amazing band UB40. ‘Please Don’t Make Me Cry’ ‘Kingston Town’ more vibes. They have so many.

[@heffiagametech8094]

I remember when this came out. It was on the radio so much It made me buy the CD.

[@dixgun]

It’s one of the songs that contributed to my adolescence. The keyboard player is releasing his memoir. UB40 is the unemployment form in England, what they call going on the dole. They’re a band from Birmingham in England that formed in the late ‘70s.

[@helgar791]

This was actually the first version I heard. Then I found the Neil Diamond original and this one became secondary.

[@shirleycollins6241]

UB40 also recorded a rap version of Red Wine.

[@johnnaylor1706]

Saw UB40 when they opened for Fleetwood Mac many years ago ... they had a full brass band and when their set ended, the crowd kept trying to bring them back ... many of audience left after 3-4 Fleetwood songs ... when we left there was a huge party in the parking area with doors open radios blasting UB40 ... The brass band songs were unbelievable, they were so tight and in sync ... it remains probably my best musical experiences from a "quality of sound" stand point. Most of the best recordings of these have been when they segued several songs together or when played with another musical performer as was done with I Got You Babe with Crissie Hynde from the Pretenders. For the song covered in this video Red red Wine, the "Extended Version" (5:22) or RRW with the rap section repeating lines from a child nursery rhyme (... the line broke, the monkey got chocked) is the one I think Rob will enjoy more as it the beat here is a bit faster and more lively. The song has been performed at many beats slow and fast over the years and while I can't say they were ever popular... everyone knows who that are when a song comes on ... everybody knows it even if they can't remember the band name. This is somewhat odd i na sense that the released over 20 albums , not including many more compilation albums, that sold over 70 million copies sold. The were most often classified, especially early on as a "ska" band covering a wide variety of musical styles, most all with a reggae flow. My personal favs are Please Don't Make Me Cry, I got You Babe, I Can't help Falling In Love With You, Kingston Town, Red Red Wine, One in 10* , The Way you do the Things You Do, Here I Am (Come And Take Me), Cherry Oh Baby, Sing Our Own Song, If It Happens Again I'm Leaving , MI Spliff, Hip hop lyrical robot (have to find right recording) Please Don't Break My Heart, I'm singling out for Rob. Rat in Mi Kitchen, I'm singling out for Amber ... Psst not about a kitchen or a rat :) * One in ten is a reference to their name UB40 being the form you fill out to get unemployment benefits and 1 in 10 being the % of people in UK receiving them.

[@louismadrid3740]

They are a really great group, sadly Astro passed way too soon.

[@JCizzleSoCal]

Legendary Band!!!

[@allendesalme197]

It's not kinda reggae...it's reggae! You're on it! And reggae is fantastic dance music, even at a slow tempo.

[@jacklynazure689]

UB40's first album, "Signing Off' was an iconic album at the time of its release with some great original songs. Worth a listen😊

[@valeriebelback]

NEIL DIAMOND wrote this!!

[@robrobertson4619]

Wow! An old song written by Neil Diamond back I the late 60’s. Bob Marley does a nice version of this as well 😉

[@elizabethfranco1284]

Written by Neil Diamond in 1966 or 1967. He wrote a lot of good songs for himself and others as well. When this version came out it reintroduced Diamond to another generation.

[@kellylaflash1016]

This came out just 3 years after Diamond had 3 massive hits from The Jazz Singer movie, and 1 year after his big hit 'Heartlight' (inspired by the movie E.T.) - I think that generation already knew him pretty well. 🙂

[@elizabethfranco1284]

@@kellylaflash1016 I’m a part of that generation 🙂

[@kellylaflash1016]

@@elizabethfranco1284, me too. Plus he was my dad's favorite artist, so I grew up hearing a LOT of Neil Diamond. 🙂

[@54nomore]

Written by the great singer/songwriter Neil Diamond. Sung masterfully and took this cover song to #1 on all the charts. priceless!

[@joebwankenobi5194]

I was in the 6th grade when this came out and my parents wouldn’t let me get the cassette single cause it was about alcohol. I even tried to appeal to their generation and told them Neil Diamond wrote it so how can it be bad? Lol. Years later as a 16 yr old in my brand new Mustang, this would be playing on the radio as I rear ended the car in front of me and caused a chain reaction with two cars. You could say I have a sordid history with this song 😂

[@MikeB12800]

I was around that age too but into GNR and Motley Crue. My mom LOVED UB40 and I would make fun of it. Shows parents usually know better than their children.

[@timberwolf5211]

You really do need to fall down the rabbit hole with this group. SO many great songs. I've heard you say you love to hear a sax, they had a really good one, that appears in many of their songs. As it's already been pointed out, UB40 refers to the Unemployment Benefit form number 40, hense the name as they were all on unemployment benefit before they made their first record. Their first album was called Signing Off, which is what you did, when you got a job, you signed off Unemployment benefit. UB40 came out in the early 80s, their songs were either covers of songs they grew up with, or reflected the then current social/political problems facing people. 1 in 10 is a prime example of this, a great song,. They have a great sound to them, even still to this day. I actually saw them playing live at the O2 last month, for the 3rd time. Loved it!l0 Higher Ground, Kingston Town, Homely Girl, Where Did I Go Wrong, Don't Break My Heart, Maybe Tomorrow, Here I Am, Where Were You On Our Wedding Day, Cherry O'Baby, Many Rivers To Cross.... So, So Many more great tracks. As a teen, they were always something that my cousins and I would put on. Six UB40 albums placed into a CD cartridge, put into his tower stereo system, press shuffle, play, and the 3 of us used to sit on the bed, chilling out for hours on End, just chatting about everything and nothing.

[@mdanam]

Would love to see you react to Neil Diamond's version of this song. ( he wrote it, and ub40's take is totally different)

[@jimmysavage9061]

They covered Tony Tribe's reggae version of this song for their Labour of Love album in 83.

[@ediefolta9494]

The live version on "Hot August Night"!!!

[@johnandrews3151]

Neil Diamond/Red Red Wine + Done Too Soon + Walk On Water. Three great songs by the master songwriter!

[@lynnevetter]

I've never heard this short version before. There is another piece of this song. Check out the longer version!

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Jimmy Cliff "The Harder They Come",, "You Can Get It If You Really Want" & "Many Rivers To Cross"

[@Meyzen76]

Long version is a must, as noted by everyone. Give it a listen! ✌🏼

[@hermaneduarte265]

UB40 is a brilliant band, with more than 40 hits, they are a reggea band and do have some uptempo songs but most are mellow. Maybe react to some more of them, hits like "One in 10", "Wear you to the ball", "Can't help falling in love with you", "Kingston Town", "Here I Am","I got you babe", and the brilliant "Food for thought". I could go on....

[@slimlouis6441]

PLEASE REACT TO THE ACTUAL SINGLE VERSION FROM THE 80s. This is shortened and missing the rap breakdown that’s takes the song over.

[@debrawilson9791]

Aw, that was a reduced version. Damn, the best part was yet to come. You have to listen to the full version. You will love it!

[@drowner1]

Most withering insult I ever heard was when a friend told a girl he was uninterested in who asked him to dance: "You are to dancing as UB40 is to reggae."

[@coryevon6482]

That steel drum will always give reggae vibes. Great pick! ❤️👍

[@princemichaelwilliam7137]

It's been 2 years since this post and now it's time for more UB40 guys, lots more. 'Lonely girl' is my fav at the moment, you'll love the lyrics in this.

[@KayeWhye]

You're gonna want to hear the original, and quite different version of this song by none other than Neil Diamond.

[@rickhawk22]

UB40 is a fun reggae group from the UK. You listened to the shortened version without the breakdown and you are missing out. Other songs that are even better, are Here I am Baby, and their Elvis cover of I can’t help falling in love, and The way you do the things you do. They even cover the Police’s Every Breath you take.

[@samanthadavis9409]

This was my grandma’s favourite song, who passed 24 years ago. So thank you for reacting to it and bringing back so many memories :)

[@steveg5933]

Bunch of great songs! Their version of I can't help falling in love with you is one of my favorites . The way you do the things you do, Here I am, Kingston town

[@richweir5186]

My Buddie John and I sang this everytime we were fishing... This was our official fishing song back in the 80's.

[@therealEmpyre]

When they recorded this, they were doing a cover of a reggae song, but they found out much later that it was originally a Niel Diamond song. You should check out the original, which has a very different mood.

[@glennred4830]

Cracklin' Rosie Song by Neil Diamond was another song he wrote "ALL About WINE." as the constant friend.

[@abbafan1972]

UB40 are from Birmingham, UK. The name is from the form Unemployment Benefit 40 and all the members were unemployed before they became famous. They have an extensive catalogue of music. Check out another cover they did which is “I got you babe” by Sonny & Cher with Christie Hynde of the Pretenders.

[@Roberto_79]

I've been following you guys for awhile now and can't believe you have yet to return to UB40… Especially the magnificent cover of "I can't help falling in love with you"

[@markoconnor995]

Their iconic breakout tune and album. Big time 80's group. All things Punk were huge in the 80's and that included ska, which opened ears to other sounds originated from the west indies. All the punk and dance clubs in NYC played this.

[@mariainct8514]

Reggae suggestions: Bob Marley's "Turn your lights down low" (with Lauren Hill); " No woman no cry"; "The black survivors"; " Don't worry about a thing"; " We don't need no more trouble"; Black Uhuru "Endurance" (this one is FIRE); "The whole world is Africa"; Sister Nancy "Bom bom". Those are a good start. ✌️❤️🎶

[@marlenabenson]

Oh please do more UB40, they are such amazing musicians and I love their vibe. The way you do the things you do, Here I Am, Don't Break My Heart, If It Happens Again.

[@kennieharris327]

This song takes me back to the 80's as a teenager cruising the strip in my old Plymouth Fury. We had great music back then, and it was fun.

[@user-tg7kl9zq5c]

When the group formed they were all unemployed and receiving state benefits, the amounts they received was recorded on a card called a UB40 which is where the name came from. Listen to I cant help falling in love by UB40

[@BitsofEurope]

UB40 responsible for really crossing the bridge bringing reggae into the commercial west. This was their own unique reggae sound. Rat in the Kitchen album I loved.