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he About UB40's fortunes changed at the beginning of 1980. They had spent many years performing live and developing a name for themselves when they were asked to join 'The Pretenders' as their support act on a national tour. The first single with Graduate, their initial label, was a double-A coupling of "Food For Thought" about third-world poverty, and "King", an expression of grief for Dr. Martin Luther King. "King" had seemed to be the favourite with live audiences, but it was "Food For Thought", that got the airplay and became the first hit. The single was released during the tour, without the benefit of major-label marketing or promotion, and headed straight for the top five. The band made a huge impact on their first major live audiences. UB40's first album was released in September 1980. The album cover was a reproduction of the unemployment benefit card, with the title "Signing Off" rubber-stamped in red. It referred to "signing off" the dole, i.e. getting a job. It was both an acknowledgement of the launch of the band, and a celebration of their new status. Because they were from the West Midlands, and because they were a large multi cultural group playing music of Jamaican origin, UB40 were initially thought to be part of the Two-Tone phenomenon which had burst out of nearby Coventry. Two tone music took its roots from Caribbean Ska, Rock Steady and Reggae. It was honed into the multi-racial sound of 2-Tone by bands such as The Specials and The Selecter - both of which came from Coventry. "Signing Off" made it clear that UB40 were not part of the Two Tone movement. They were part of the same social and political tendency, but their musical approach was quite different. Their sound was more relaxed, more sophisticated and sexier. At the end of 1980, the contract with Graduate expired, and UB40 formed their own record company, DEP International. Only nine months after their first album "Signing Off", while it was still in the chart, UB40 released their second album "Present Arms" featuring the song "One In Ten", an anthem to rival "Food For Thought". Four months later, in October 1981, UB40 released a dub version of the album "Present Arms". The album wasn't expected to match the extraordinary popularity of the first two albums, but it did resoundingly well for a dub album and went some way to establishing the band's credentials as serious students of reggae. That commitment to innovation was further demonstrated by 1982's album, UB44 complete with it's historic hologram sleeve which was a limited edition, only released in the UK. One year later, in September 1983, UB40 released the album 'Labour of Love.' It was their first direct tribute to the musicians who had inspired and influenced them, and the title "Labour Of Love" said it all. 'Red Red Wine' was the first single to be released from Labour of Love, it went straight to number one in the UK charts upon it's release. The phenomenally popular single was in the British charts for two years. It gave UB40 their first truly worldwide hit and, eventually, their first American No.1. "The Best Of UB40 - Volume One", released in November '87, stayed in the UK charts for 123 weeks. "Baggariddim", their adventurous 1985 collaboration with local DJ's also contained "Don't Break My Heart" and "I Got You Babe" (with Chrissie Hynde), both memorable hit singles. Chrissie Hynde joined the band again for "Breakfast In Bed", the hit of the 1988 album simply called "UB40". 1989 saw the release of a second helping of "Labour Of Love", from which "Kingston Town" and "Homely Girl" were hits throughout Europe, while "Here I Am" and "The Way You Do The Things You Do" were similarly successful in the United States. Success continues throughout the Nineties with the release of "Promises and Lies" which becomes the group's biggest selling album worldwide, selling in excess of 9 million copies worldwide, and produces the hit single "Can' Help Falling In Love", giving the band their third UK No. 1. "Guns In the Ghetto", released in 1997, includes the single 'Tell Me Is It True', which is featured in the film "Speed II". The UB40's reaffirm their commitment to reggae with "UB40 Present The Dancehall Album", a collaboration with leading Jamaican dancehall artists, including Beenie Man and Lady Saw. The third volume of "Labour Of Love" is released in 1998. The band release a new studio album "Cover Up" in 2001 and mark the 21st anniversary of their debut album "Signing Off" with a British tour and a celebratory birthday concert at the NEC in Birmingham in aid of the United Nations AIDS Awareness Campaign. "The Fathers Album", a project that took three years in the making, sees the band working with a string of legendary reggae artists such as Toots Hibbert, Gregory Isaacs and John Holt, is released in 2002. 2003 - UB40 receive an Ivor Novello Award for International Achievement and secure a Top Ten album with the "Platinum Collection", a triple box set comprising the whole "Labour of Love" series. Their 22nd album, "Homegrown", includes "Swing Low", the official anthem for the England rugby team's triumphant 2003 World Cup campaign in Australia. The song becomes the group's 49th UK chart single. The only bands to have notched up more hits are The Shadows, Status Quo and Queen. Two years later, on the 25th anniversary of their recording debut, the album "Who You Fighting For" is released. Like all memorable UB40 albums," Who You Fighting For" strikes the perfect balance between the personal and the universal. It features great love songs such as "Gotta Tell Someone" and the romantic ballad "One Woman Man". And, with the current political situation in various regions throughout the world providing a new source of inspiration, the title track and the hard-hitting "Plenty More" bring a renewed sense of purpose to UB40's political writing. Both songs are passionate and persuasive without resorting to hectoring. However political the subject matter, the listener never feels that he or she is being lectured to by a UB40 song. In April 2005 UB40 unite with Roger Daltrey, Eric Clapton and John Mayer to play their first ever show at the Royal Albert Hall in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. The band are then invited to perform at the Live8 event in London's Hyde Park, alongside U2, Pink Floyd, Coldplay, Madonna, Robbie Williams and The Who. A successful sell-out arena tour in the UK, Ireland and Europe completes the year. Touring continues throughout 2006, visiting countries such as Mozambique, Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands (New Caledonia, Tahiti, Tonga, Fiji) Hawaii and continuing on to the US and Canada. The band announce they will be working with the Birmingham Repertory Theatre to stage a new musical 'Promises and Lies'. The musical will open on the 20th March and run until the 15th April. UB40 will return to the UK at the end of April to perform a series of out-door shows at various forest locations throughout the country. For over twenty five years, UB40 have continued the job of popularising reggae around the globe. In the process, they continue to give enormous pleasure to a public too vast to be defined by age, generation tribe or fashion . . Click here to watch 'UB40-Homely-Girl-Live-1991' Click here to watch 'UB40-ON-NEVER-MIND-THE-BUZZCOCKS' Click here to watch 'UB40-PROMISES-AND-LIES-1993' Click here to watch 'ub40-reggae-music-live' Click here to watch 'UB40-ON-DUTCH-TV' Click here to watch 'UB40-Ali-Campbell-On-The-Ozone' Click here to watch 'UB40-on-Craig-Ferguson-show-2006' Click here to watch 'UB40-BREAKFAST-IN-BED-1988' Click here to watch 'UB40-Kingston-Town-Live-In-London-1991&..39; Click here to watch 'UB40-RAT-IN-MI-KITCHEN-VIDEO&..39; Click here to watch 'UB40-Bring-Me-Your-Cup-1993' Click here to watch 'UB40-red-red-wine-live-video-1994' Click here to watch 'UB40-RTL-BOULEVARD' Click here to watch 'UB40-LABOUR-OF-LOVE-VIDEO' Click here to watch 'UB40-The-Ultimate-Popstar' Click here to watch 'UB40-Homely-Girl-Video-1989' Click here to watch 'UB40-CHERRY-OH-BABY-VIDEO-1984' Click here to watch 'UB40-Labour--of-Love-2-Tour-Rehearsals' Click here to watch 'UB40-Cant-Help-Falling-In-Love-Video--1993' Click here to watch 'UB40-Brothers-In-Arms' Click here to watch 'UB40-Planet-Rock-Profiles-video-2000' Click here to watch 'UB40-if-it-Happens-Again-Video-1984' Click here to watch 'UB40-Food-For-Thought-Video-1980' Click here to watch 'UB40-Labour-Of-Love-2-Tv--Doc-1989' Click here to watch 'UB40-And-Pato-Banton-Baby-Come-Back-Video-1994' Click here to watch 'UB-40-Part-1-A-Family-Affair-Documentary-Vh1-1991' Click here to watch 'UB-40-Part-2-A-Family-Affair-Vh1-Documentary-1991' Click here to watch 'THE-BEST-OF-UB40-PART-1' Click here to watch 'THE-BEST-OF-UB40-PART-2' Click here to watch 'THE-BEST-OF-UB40' Click here to watch 'THE-BEST-OF-UB40-PART-4' Click here to watch 'THE-BEST-OF-UB40-PART-5' Click here to watch 'UB40-Breakfast-in-Bed-video-1988 .. 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A page where you can leave your comments for Ali and he will be able to read them, a place were you can hear the new songs first and where the news will come straight from the horses mouth. Running Free, the new album from UB40’s frontman Ali Campbell, is a reggae-soul-pop tour de force. It features The World’s Greatest Rhythm Section, Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare, collaborations with some legendary singers and musicians, several sublime cover versions, and the unique voice and songwriting excellence of Mr Red Red Wine himself.“Would I Lie To You” Ali's next single release is out now!!! for more info click on the Ali Campbell logo above!In case you missed it Ali was featured in an article in The Times about white reggae check it out here!Ali Campbell Official's Friend Space Ali Campbell Official has 2035 friends. UB40 Sly & Robbie UB40 rob Andrea {Sweetness} Bob Marley Mandy in Wonderland Samsquanch ~*Mimi*~ Louise Mandy Shaka® (Sign My Guest Book) HipHop Lives Tom Nimini View All of Ali Campbell Official's Friends Ali Campbell Official's Friends Comments Displaying 50 of 1275 comments ( View All | Add Comment ) GwenieDec 5 2007 4:11 PMOH yes 12 days to go till i see you in cardiff babe YAYYYYYY!!!!!!!!! Remember i be on the front row yelling marry me lol and flashing at you love you huni xxxx Gwenie xxx GwenieDec 5 2007 4:08 PMAli did i ever tel you that you are fanyastic? I just finished your book and its wicked mate loved it all. You was a bit of a naughty boy wasnt you with all the guys lol Big love babe xxx Gwenie xx VOTE 4 ME " LOADED MAGAZINE " KERRYDec 5 2007 3:57 PMhi ya i bought the album the other day its gr8 x i really want to c ub40 in birmingham but i have heard its a sell out again is that true x DwaineDec 5 2007 3:48 PMali rules ub40 rule cant w8 to c em live 15 days left wooooooohoooooooooo *claire*Dec 5 2007 10:25 AMjus droppin by 2 say thanx 4 the add...n show sum love..xx feel free 2 pop by my page n sign ma guestbook...much love.x SeritaDec 5 2007 10:22 AMMyHotComments / HotFreeLayouts BERNIEDec 5 2007 9:41 AMNUFF RESPECTMcDUB BOY TheresaDec 5 2007 2:05 AMMySpace CommentsCommentBuddy JoDec 4 2007 9:30 PMJust dropping by to say hello Ali. See you at Wembley on Friday and Saturday LOL can't wait.JoxP.S Olya sent you a reply :-) SeritaDec 4 2007 4:42 PMhi Ali..Wahoo Dublin was so great..see u soon in manchester and birmingham!!MyHotComments MoniqueDec 3 2007 8:13 PMAli, Thanks you for the wonderfull three nights in Ahoy en Apeldoorn. I realy enjoyed it.I know you just left but i hope to see you real soon back in Holland. Can't wait to hear your voice again. Much love,Monique BERNIEDec 3 2007 7:39 PMNUFF RESPECTMcDUB BOY michelleDec 3 2007 7:15 PM Nice Week Comments - DazzleJunction.com ronaDec 3 2007 6:11 PMhey,Ali it was a good show in holland love to see you and the boys meet them all but haven see you maiby next time good luck with your new album big love rona Lady SDec 3 2007 3:12 PMGlitter Graphics & Comments Gold UK Radio - OfficialDec 3 2007 11:17 AMWin UB40 tickets on Gold today. Go to www.mygoldmusic.com/christmas for more info. Thanks Gold Radio AndreaDec 3 2007 1:03 AMHi Ali! hope you have an excellent week!lOve Running free... Big LOve from Buenos Aires, Andrea. SLOWLEYDec 2 2007 8:49 PMyes ali!!i gotta say,thanks 4 d meal..that was great..big up everytime..& ready 4 next year..tek care..1L..slow!! olyaDec 2 2007 7:58 PMjo cannot do what you said so can you give me the price. love ya BrandySnapDec 2 2007 1:21 AMMyspace Comments GwenieDec 1 2007 8:58 PMHi Ali have to say im a little gutted i cant afford 1 og the tickets for RAH this close to christams hope fully there will be sone good 1..s left after christmas, Have a good week babe sing your little heart out see you in cardiff i will be the 1 flashing my baps remember on the front row lol xx —(•·÷[Trinnilicious4life.]÷·•)—Dec 1 2007 8:15 PMI got this Sexy Comment from commentsplanet.com! olyaDec 1 2007 6:41 PMHi i am gonna wish you and your family a happy xmas in case i don't manage to get onto the site ie being busy. Big love to Jo for the info it was a surprise but a nice one. MandyDec 1 2007 6:32 PMwww.commentbaby.comCLICK HERE Merry christmas Ali & co hope you have a fantastic festive season ;) love Mandy MoniqueDec 1 2007 11:13 AMHello Ali, Thanks for the add. I Think you are great. I went to your concert on 29 and yestherday. I can't wait to see you tomorow in Apeldoorn. I hope you smile a litle bit more. Love ya.Monique Thomissen ~LEX~Nov 30 2007 10:21 PMomg thanks so much for adding me! you are the greatest singer ever!!!!! and if you go to califoria let me know so i can go watch the show!!!!! olyaNov 30 2007 7:32 PMYes i'd like to know how do i get tickets for the RAH. Please i'll be well pissed if i can't go olyaNov 30 2007 7:29 PMhi ali hope your managing to keep your sanity with all the tours lol.I can't wait for manny oh how i can sing and dance to my hearts content oh bliss JoNov 30 2007 6:24 PMHiya Ali,Got my tickets for RAH in April, really looking forward to it :-)See you all next Friday at WembleyBig Love Josiex DebbieNov 30 2007 4:52 PMHOLD ME TIGHT......PLEASE.... LOL...BIG LUV.... DEBBIE XXXX ~TeReSa~Nov 30 2007 4:37 PMMore Free Graphics at pYzam.com jonNov 30 2007 4:21 PMhear ya coming 2 newmarket next yr...hopefully get 2 c ya bruv.....big respect! GwenieNov 30 2007 4:02 PMhi Ali babe hows it goin i have 17 days to go and counting , Were can i get tickets for the Roal Albert hall ??????????? ROB SKUSENov 30 2007 3:59 PMHi AliCan’t wait to see UB40 next week at Plymouth!! Hope the tour is going ok! Also looking forward to hearing the Dub Sessions CD!!Take careRob ~?Shelley?~Nov 30 2007 3:45 PMhope the tours going great!! I can't stop playing ur album, driving the kids mad with it lmao!! Love Hold Me Tight and Don't Go xxxYou make me so proud to be a brummie!!! GraceNov 30 2007 3:33 PMhi ali cant wait now got my tickets for the RAH xxxxxx The Family TreeNov 30 2007 3:17 PMgreat show at the brighton centre. have always loved your music. dont ever stop claire -x-Nov 30 2007 2:37 PMhya thanx for accepting my add,luv yr new tune,n loved ub40. xxx CARLNov 30 2007 2:32 PMHAVE A GREAT DAY ALI SEE U ON THE 5 CARLNov 30 2007 2:28 PM1 WEEK 2 GO AND IM SEEING UB40 AND I WILL HAV SEEN VAM 37 TIMS CANT WAT big love carl SallyNov 30 2007 2:24 PMHey Ali !!!! Have a nice weekend ,sweetie !!! See you in Manchester on the 16th.......I'll be the one singin' ma little heart out !!! Love from Sally xx diNov 30 2007 2:05 PMgot me ticket 4 april , cant wait sandraNov 30 2007 2:02 PMGlitter Graphics & CommentsFOR BRINGING FANTASTIC MUSIC TO OUR EARS...YOU ARE THE BEST.. ENANO JAGUARNov 30 2007 1:49 PMGOOD DAY, MY SWEET! HOPE ALL IS WELL WITH U AND THE TOUR. PASSING THRU, HOPE U, THE FAMILY AND THE REST OF THE GUYS HAVE A BLESSED AND GREAT WEEKEND! LOVE YA LorenaNov 30 2007 1:47 PMHOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!! ;) GOOD MUSIC!! KISSES FROM ARGENTINA PEACE... IRON_WILLNov 30 2007 1:38 PMYeah, I'm number 2000! Great songs! Thanks for the add. lyndaNov 30 2007 10:39 AMGirly glitter comments from www.GirlyTags.com have a great weekend ali x paulNov 30 2007 10:29 AMFree Comments & Graphics ~TeReSa~Nov 29 2007 5:13 PMhi ali havent been by in a couple of days just wanted to pass thru and tell you i love you.. TeReSa diNov 29 2007 5:09 PMwhoooooooooo got presale info for rah wicked!!! Add CommentAbout | FAQ | Terms | Privacy | Safety Tips | Contact MySpace | Report Abuse | Advertise | MySpace International | MySpace Latino©2003-2007 MySpace.com. All Rights Reserved.