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UB40 have spent the last few years doing what many bands in such an exalted position would do. Having sold 50 million albums and become global superstars, they have spread their wings and diversified.

They have collaborated with Jamaica's dancehall legends and worked with the fathers of reggae. In 2003, they even recorded Swing Low, the anthem for the England rugby team's triumphant World Cup… Read more in Amazon's UB40 Store

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  • Audio CD (23 Oct 2000)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Virgin
  • ASIN: B0000506E7
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  Mini-Disc
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 275 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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1. One In Ten
2. Red Red Wine (Edit)
3. Kingston Town
4. Higher Ground
5. King
6. Cherry Oh Baby
7. I Got You Babe
8. Come Back Darling
9. The Earth Dies Screaming (Edit)
10. If It Happens Again
11. Don't Break My Heart
12. (I Can't Help) Falling In Love With You
13. Watchdogs
14. Tell Me Is It True
15. Rat In Mi Kitchen (Edit)
16. Homely Girl
17. Light My Fire
18. Bring Me Your Cup (Edit)
19. Food For Thought
20. Sing Our Own Song (Edit)

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Few things in life are as reliable as UB40. For more than 20 years the eight Birmingham lads, led by brothers Robin and Ali (the one with the odd voice) Campbell, have been plying their very individual, and very British brand of reggae. And, save for a slight shift from the rootsy Ska of their first top-10 single, "King/Food For Thought", to the more commercial likes of "Homely Girl", little has changed over their 43-single career. Although their own tracks were always laid-back and infectious, it was their reggae-lite makeovers of pop classics like "Red Red Wine", "I Got You Babe" and "I Can't Help Falling In Love", that brought their biggest hits and are the main focus of The Very Best Of. Not as comprehensive as previous compilations, The Best Of UB40 Volume 1 and Volume 2, it still boasts more memorable and happily lilting hits than most bands could lay claim to. Of those, two tracks standout a mile--the William Orbit (he who revamped American Pie for Madonna) styled production of their recent cover of "Light My Fire" is exceptional, but "Rat In Mi Kitchen", thanks to superb lyrics, sparse yet perfectly formed dub horns and a little hindsight, is just as good as Brit-reggae gets. --Dan Gennoe

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Doesn't Get Any Better 28 April 2001
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
For me, UB40 are at their very best when writing their own material. But there are certain exceptions to that rule - Red Red Wine, Can't Help Falling In Love With You. UB40 are a band who remain true to their roots, still living in Birmingham, they also remain close to their musical roots and give due respect to their idols. This album represents a commercial Best Of, songs which have either sold by the bucket loadand is guaranteed to make you dance and sing along. The perfect album by a vastly underrated band, to introduce someone to UB40, every song is infectious and you'll play it again and again.

For me, the highlight is Sing Our Own Song, a tribute to the Freedom fighters primarily in South Africa, but could also apply to other oppressed parts of the world. This is followed closely by King, which is in a word - SUPREME.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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It's compilation time again. This is UB40's third pre-Christmas greatest hits album, but that does not detract from the quality of the content. The Birmingham based reggae band have released a definitive collection from a twenty year career that has produced three UK number 1's and thirty four Top 40 hits.

This 20-track CD collects together the pick of The Best of UB40 Volume One and Volume Two, released in 1987 and 1995 respectively. It also features recent hits such as 'Tell Me Is It True' and 'Come Back Darling', as well as their new single - a cover of the Door's classic 'Light My Fire'. The compilation comes at a time when Virgin hope to raise the profile of the band, ahead of the release of an album of new material some time in the new year.

For anyone vaguely interested in UB40, this is indeed a worthy introduction to their music. Hits from the three popular Labour of Love albums are featured, including 'Red Red Wine', 'Kingston Town' and the gorgeous 'Homely Girl'. Other cover versions include their rendition of 'I Got You Babe' and the world wide hit from the summer of 1993, 'Can't Help Falling In Love'.

However, this CD does much to shatter the myth that UB40 are nothing more than a cover band. Twelve of their finest self-penned compositions are included, which serve to highlight the bands' song-writing abilities. From the early years comes their first single 'Food For Thought' and 'King', whilst the album opens with the anti-unemployment hit 'One In Ten'. Other classics include 'Don't Break My Heart' and the African liberation anthem 'Sing Our Own Song', which was performed live at the Nelson Mandela concert at Wembley in 1988.

The distinctive voice of singer Ali Campbell takes the lead on most tracks. However, the toasting vocals of Astro feature on 'Bring Me Your Cup' and 'Rat In Mi Kitchen'. Long-standing fans of the band will be critical, no doubt, of the absence of some of UB40's other classics, especially more of the political songs of their early years. Yet this CD is intended to represent the wider appeal of one of Britain's most successful, and often underrated, groups. For two decades UB40 have built up a fan base from all ages, races and social groups, selling nearly 50 million records in the process.

Whether you are new to their music or not, The Very Best of UB40 is an album that will look good in any Christmas stocking this year, and will delight listeners both old and young.

Steve Cummins, October 2000

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Melodious pop reggae 15 Feb 2004
By Pieter HALL OF FAME TOP 500 REVIEWER
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It might not be roots, but UB40 has mellow pop reggae down to a T. This hit-packed compilation includes their early ska-based songs King and Food For Thought, plus all their later successes. Most of their biggest hits were covers of older classics, but they always did a good job in the interpretation. Red Red Wine, for example, is absolutely brilliant and the same can be said for Kingston Town, Cherry Oh Baby and I Got You Babe with Chrissie Hynde on guest vocal. I also love the humorous Rat In Mi Kitchen and their excellent interpretation of The Doors’ Light My Fire. Although not completely comprehensive, this compilation offers excellent value for money in that these tracks really were their greatest hits from a 20-year career. There’s not one filler track and every song is catchy and hummable. If you like your reggae melodic and mellow, this album is a must.
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This is great. Ideal music for driving on a sunny day with the roof down! You know what to expect with UB40 and this album does not let you down. I am very pleased I bought it.
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Bought this album for hubby and he loves it. Must admit, I have played it a few times and some great tracks!
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I saw UB40 at Cropredy 2011 and loved them. I went straight home to listen to my old vinyl copy of signing off. I then ordered the best of. Read more
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My first UB 40 album although I new a lot of the songs. Great recording with lovely, deep base and clear vocals with lilting background and harmonies. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Chris Lumb
Great album, great gift, great delivery
All in all, this was a great buy. I bought it for my mum for Christmas and she hasn't stopped playing it.
Published on 19 Jan 2010 by GeemahBean
The Very Best of UB40 - 1980-2000
Great CD - with favourites such as 'Red Red Wine', 'Kingston Town' and 'Can't Help Falling in Love', and my all-time favourite, their cover version of 'I Got You Babe'.
Published on 17 Jun 2009 by Sandy
great
This album really is the best of.... None of the rubbish thrown in to make up the numbers.
Published on 31 May 2009 by W. Rolland
An outstanding album, by an outstanding band
Having been a UB40 fan for 15 years, I decided to buy this album the day it was released, even though I had all the songs on other albums. Read more
Published on 25 Nov 2000
UB40 At Their Very Best.........
I think this particular album contains all the favourite hits of the band. It covers all 20 years of UB40`s hits from the early years up until the present with the imminent... Read more
Published on 23 Nov 2000
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