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Very Best of Ub40 1980-2000

UB40 | Format: Audio CD
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)

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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 ... Read more in Amazon's UB40 Store

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  • Audio CD (21 Nov 2000)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Phantom Sound & Vision
  • ASIN: B000BRHVM2
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  Mini-Disc  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,374,950 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars An outstanding album, by an outstanding band 25 Nov 2000
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
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. This album really does show how talented this band really are. Their new single "Light My Fire", is an outstanding contribution to the album, which I am sure will do well when released as a single.

For any UB40 fan this album is a must and for anyone else, buy it you will not be dissapointed.

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31 of 34 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars 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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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Melodious pop reggae 15 Feb 2004
By Pieter Uys HALL OF FAME TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Audio CD
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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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Best album.
This album is awesome. It gives any UB40 fan everything they are looking for. From early tracks to the more recent. A must have for any fan.
Published 1 month ago by Jodie Samuels
5.0 out of 5 stars Great !!!
I Love this CD it brings back great memories from my youth and i know all the tracks too !!!
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. S. Oliver
5.0 out of 5 stars Great cd
The cd was amazing and it had all the great songs of ub40 and i enjoyed listening to them. Would defiantly recommend this.
Published 1 month ago by RC Trading
4.0 out of 5 stars all the best
all the track's. Good all round collection of song's. Brought back great memories, a definitive album. Read more
Published 1 month ago by geoffreykhan
4.0 out of 5 stars UB40 classic
A great CD with loads of classic tracks, well mixed and worth the buy.
They fill the mood when one is in it..
Published 1 month ago by Mr. Michael Arthurton
5.0 out of 5 stars UB40
Absolutely fantastic, great band, great quality, and easy to download. Brings back so many memories of my childhood, oops, showing my age.
Published 1 month ago by Binny
5.0 out of 5 stars A favourie of the wife's.
My wifewas very pleased with this, as the band have always been one of her favourites. Many thanks from her for this.
Published 1 month ago by GRAHAM SPENCER
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Love this album - great tunes to chill out to . . . . . . . . . .
Published 1 month ago by Mark Vaughan
5.0 out of 5 stars Good stuff
Excellent collection of the best of UB40 just drift along to the music as it brings back the times when they first played them
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. C. D. Rasey
4.0 out of 5 stars Food for Thought
This UB40 CD is the kind of greatest hits which has most of their best songs ie Food for Thought, King, The Earth Dies Screaming, One In Ten, Red Red Wine, Many Rivers To Cross, I... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Rob
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