Album: Promises and Lies by UB40 (1993)
Genre: Reggae | Mood: Carefree
Format: Album

Description: Promises and Lies is the tenth album by the British reggae band UB40, released in 1993. It includes the hit from the soundtrack of the 1993 movie Sliver, "Can't Help Falling in Love", originally sung by Elvis Presley. The album reached No. 1 in the UK and No. 4 in the United States. It is the band's best-selling album (over 9 million copies).

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: Jimmy Cliff, Inner Circle, Big Mountain, Gregory Isaacs

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

Tags: Reggae, Carefree, 1990s, Album

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Promises and Lies is the tenth album by the British reggae band UB40, released in 1993. It includes the hit from the soundtrack of the 1993 movie Sliver, "Can't Help Falling in Love", originally sung by Elvis Presley. The album reached No. 1 in the UK and No. 4 in the United States. It is the band's best-selling album (over 9 million copies).

Promises and Lies

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