Album: Labour of Love by UB40 (1983)
Genre: Reggae | Mood: Carefree
Format: Album

Description: Labour of Love is a reggae album by UB40, the band's fourth album and first covers album. It was originally released on 1 September 1983 and included the hits, 
"Red, Red Wine" (UK No. 1, US #1), 
"Cherry Oh Baby" (UK #12), 
"Many Rivers to Cross" (UK #16), and 
"Please Don't Make Me Cry" (UK #10).

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, 1980s, Album

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Labour of Love is a reggae album by UB40, the band's fourth album and first covers album. It was originally released on 1 September 1983 and included the hits, 
"Red, Red Wine" (UK No. 1, US #1), 
"Cherry Oh Baby" (UK #12), 
"Many Rivers to Cross" (UK #16), and 
"Please Don't Make Me Cry" (UK #10).

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