Album: Labour of Love II by UB40 (1989)
Genre: Reggae | Mood: Carefree
Format: Album

Description: Labour of Love II is the ninth album and second covers album by UB40, released in 1989. The album contained two Top Ten Billboard Hot 100 hits - "Here I Am (Come and Take Me)" peaked at #7, "The Way You Do the Things You Do" peaked at #6 - and "Kingston Town" reached #4 on the UK singles chart.

Artist Background: UB40 are an English reggae and pop band, formed in December 1978 in Birmingham, England. The band has had more than 50 singles in the UK Singles Chart, and has also achieved considerable international success. They have been nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album four times, and in 1984 were nominated for the Brit Award for Best British Group. UB40 have sold more than 70 million records worldwide. The ethnic make-up of the band's original line-up was diverse, with musicians of E... Part of the Birmingham, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Reggae movement.

Related Artists: Inner Circle, Big Mountain, Maxi Priest, Gregory Isaacs

Music Scene: Part of the Birmingham, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: Reggae, Carefree, 1980s, Album

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Labour of Love II is the ninth album and second covers album by UB40, released in 1989. The album contained two Top Ten Billboard Hot 100 hits - "Here I Am (Come and Take Me)" peaked at #7, "The Way You Do the Things You Do" peaked at #6 - and "Kingston Town" reached #4 on the UK singles chart.

Labour of Love II

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