Labour Of Love is a Reggae album by UB40, originally released in 1983. On Gatefold: 161 pressings tracked, owned by 19 collectors.
About
The entire album consists of cover versions of songs originally released by the group's musical idol. The most notable track is the cover of Neil Diamond's "Red, Red Wine," which reached No. 1 in the United Kingdom upon its release. The song originally reached #34 in the United State, but upon its re-release in the US in 1988, it topped the chart. The album and 12" version included a toasted verse by Astro, later copied by Neil Diamond in his live performance. The band would later continue the series and release three more cover album, Labour of Love II, Labour of Love III and Labour of Love IV. .
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Cherry Oh Baby3:18
- A2Keep On Moving4:37
- A3Please Don't Make Me Cry3:26
- A4Sweet Sensation3:42
- A5Johnny Too Bad4:57
Side B
- B1Red Red Wine5:21
- B2Guilty3:16
- B3She Caught The Train3:17
- B4Version Girl3:27
- B5Many Rivers To Cross4:31
Sound DNA
- Reggae
- Roots Reggae
- warm
- laid-back
- summer
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Ali CampbellGUITAR GUITAR, VOCALS VOCALS
- AstroPERCUSSION PERCUSSION, TOASTING, VOCALS PERCUSSION, TOASTING, VOICE
- Brian TraversSAXOPHONE
- Earl FalconerBASS
- Jackie MittooKEYBOARDS
- Jaki GrahamVOCALS BACKING VOCALS
- Jim BrownDRUMS DRUMS, DRUM MACHINE DRUMS, ELECTRONIC DRUMS
- Josh FiferTRUMPET
- Michael VirtueKEYBOARDS
- Mo BirchVOCALS BACKING VOCALS
- Norman HassanLEAD VOCALS PERCUSSION PERCUSSION, VOCALS
- Robin CampbellGUITAR GUITAR, VOCALS LEAD VOCALS
- Ruby TurnerVOCALS BACKING VOCALS
19 collectors on Gatefold own this · 161 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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