I've heard some people allege UB40 of cultural appropriation, since they have white members in a reggae band. I always thought that assertion was ludicrous. The fact that they paid proper royalties to the original Jamaican artists whose songs they covered makes me respect UB40 even more, in addition to always loving their music.
I was 14 when I first saw them (Food for Thought on TOTPs). Since then I've seen them live many times & saw Ali & Friends live at the Royal Albert Hall. I used to DJ and worked as a Radio Presenter & am happy to say... I've never heard anyone sprout such nonsense about UB40 and cultural misappropriation. Reggae & all music, is for everyone - regardless!
Some time I eat Chinese food. And sometimes I eat tacos. I'm white. Is that cultural appreciation or cultural appropriation?. People who say stupid things are stupid people.
Not all the band members were claiming benefits. The late great Brian Travers was an appretice with NG Bailey and Robin was also an apprentice. I knew that it all started with Ali getting into a bar fight and using the compensation money to buy musical instruments. Ali was originally gonna be the drummer until it became apparent that Jimmy couldn't sing. The Campbell brothers were the sons of the late great Ian Campbell so they grew up with folk music. RIP Brian Travers & Astro.
As a Gen Xer/ MTV Generation. It was an honor to have experienced the best time in music history and to grow up with hardest, funnest, most beautiful, heroic, creative people of all time. 🍻🥂 Love you all. See you on the other side.
I still believe Ali and Robin will unite soon and record 2 albums together. That's the only way they can return the favor...after being loved by millions in the world but splitting and leaving everyone high and dry.
I know Paul McCartney did, because he said it live on TV. Sadly, John would only have heard the first album before he was tragically murdered. A similarity with Beatles and UB40 songs, is the chorus often comes first, before the verse... it's a very rare thing in pop music, i think 🙂
UB40 lost a few notches in quality while they transitioned from roots reggae to pop reggae (much like Aswad). They went from truly great to not bad. Their pre-1990s albums are their best.
I have no idea what toasting means so I don’t know what he’s talking about would’ve been nice to know though they took a half a second to explain it if you’re gonna use the term 18 times
Why didn't you mention that Ali Campbell is the son of famous folk singer Alex Campbell, that's why I really don't believe the beginning of this video, as Ali would of had access to all the instruments he needed, and have access to recording studios.
@@Stephen_WattsExactly right & also in response to the original post Ian hated them for being a Reggae Band & not a Folk Band & as for the instruments Folk is primarily Acoustic Guitars, Banjos, Pianos, Harmonica’s & Ukuleles none of these instruments are necessary or adequate for producing Reggae music.
🔒🎺🎸🎙🎷3 Members left after 30 Years but They've still only Made perfect Albums from Signing off right up to UB45 but Ali & His Session Musicians only ruin UB40 Songs Playing them atrociously Wrong.I detest how 5 Years into His Solo Career due to poor Ticket Sales & Cancelled Dates He then started to use His former Bands Name & since He has told Lie after Lie getting nastier & nastier 📻💥🎵
How do you know that they are lies? Only those directly involved know the truth. But I don't really believe Robin, he's just a good salesman but there's something dubious about him. Ali seems more credible to me personally. But that's just speculation, because as I said, only those directly involved know the truth.
What do you think is UB40's best album?
Signing Off & Present Arms.
Love them ❣️❣️❣️
Geffery Morgan
@@TheUtuber999 Such an underrated album 🙂
All of them. But labour of love series are great
I've heard some people allege UB40 of cultural appropriation, since they have white members in a reggae band. I always thought that assertion was ludicrous. The fact that they paid proper royalties to the original Jamaican artists whose songs they covered makes me respect UB40 even more, in addition to always loving their music.
I was 14 when I first saw them (Food for Thought on TOTPs). Since then I've seen them live many times & saw Ali & Friends live at the Royal Albert Hall. I used to DJ and worked as a Radio Presenter & am happy to say... I've never heard anyone sprout such nonsense about UB40 and cultural misappropriation. Reggae & all music, is for everyone - regardless!
So is black people speaking English cultural appropriation, as its a white mans language, 💁
Some time I eat Chinese food. And sometimes I eat tacos. I'm white. Is that cultural appreciation or cultural appropriation?. People who say stupid things are stupid people.
Cultural appreciation ❤
Not all the band members were claiming benefits. The late great Brian Travers was an appretice with NG Bailey and Robin was also an apprentice. I knew that it all started with Ali getting into a bar fight and using the compensation money to buy musical instruments. Ali was originally gonna be the drummer until it became apparent that Jimmy couldn't sing. The Campbell brothers were the sons of the late great Ian Campbell so they grew up with folk music. RIP Brian Travers & Astro.
What they did for the people the original writers off the songs makes me even love them more. God bless them.
Love UB40 💖
Thanks Grunge 💕
As a Gen Xer/ MTV Generation. It was an honor to have experienced the best time in music history and to grow up with hardest, funnest, most beautiful, heroic, creative people of all time. 🍻🥂 Love you all. See you on the other side.
Red Red 🍷
Thanks Chrissy You Rock My world. Philadelphia USA
Watching this as I drink some red wine. What a coincidence
These are good men.
I still believe Ali and Robin will unite soon and record 2 albums together.
That's the only way they can return the favor...after being loved by millions in the world but splitting and leaving everyone high and dry.
Never ever will this happen
They will never reunite, after the betrayal of Robin, and the band.
Labour of love, and Labour of love part 2. However Promises and lies had Can't help falling in love on it.
Would there have been a UB40 without Thatcher?
yes
The Campbell brothers dad, Ian wrote Madam Medusa 🙂
That weren’t really UNTOLD it’s just knowledge her in the UK, Ireland & Europe & many other places across the planet.
A fan …. Now even more
I love UB40
Why show so many clips of Dave Wakeling wearing a UB40 shirt? Did you think it was Ali?? 😂😅😩
Did u spot Ranking Roger aswell? 🙈
John Lennon loved this band..
I know Paul McCartney did, because he said it live on TV. Sadly, John would only have heard the first album before he was tragically murdered.
A similarity with Beatles and UB40 songs, is the chorus often comes first, before the verse... it's a very rare thing in pop music, i think 🙂
Macca is still a big fan if UB40 & Ali Campbell separately, he appreciates what both have to offer.
He wasn't 1/2 bad either
Who? 🙂
I love UB40‘s music it is fantastic it is great and I will always love you B 40 and what they have done musically.
I grew up with UB40, in part because my dad is a fan
it was the same with me😊🙏
Got to see them in Melbourne this year
As a 80's baby, I'm so excited!!!!
To all the Amy's and amimis 🥰🤣🤣🤣😘
Kingston Town is one of the saddest songs I've ever heard.
UB40 was the name of the unemployment form, you had to have a UB40 to get money..
Love this ❤
This band and Inner Circle made reggae with a singer who had almost the same voice as Bob Marley
Love ya Always ☦️🙏❤️ AMEN Philadelphia USA
Soundtrack to 80s 90s and beyond!!
🤔🤔🤔
UB40 lost a few notches in quality while they transitioned from roots reggae to pop reggae (much like Aswad). They went from truly great to not bad. Their pre-1990s albums are their best.
I have no idea what toasting means so I don’t know what he’s talking about would’ve been nice to know though they took a half a second to explain it if you’re gonna use the term 18 times
Madam Medusa was not a hit. A hit is something that hits the charts.
Red red wine was written by a jamaican originally 😮
UB40 "un employment bill 40"
Why didn't you mention that Ali Campbell is the son of famous folk singer Alex Campbell, that's why I really don't believe the beginning of this video, as Ali would of had access to all the instruments he needed, and have access to recording studios.
Because they didn't have the instruments they needed. No drums, keyboard, trumpet, sax etc in folk music
He's the son of Ian Campbell actually.
I thought he was the son of Elton John 😂😂😂
@@Stephen_WattsExactly right & also in response to the original post Ian hated them for being a Reggae Band & not a Folk Band & as for the instruments Folk is primarily Acoustic Guitars, Banjos, Pianos, Harmonica’s & Ukuleles none of these instruments are necessary or adequate for producing Reggae music.
Shoulda called the new band NewB40.
Lmao! 😂
🔒🎺🎸🎙🎷3 Members left after 30 Years but They've still only Made perfect Albums from Signing off right up to UB45 but Ali & His Session Musicians only ruin UB40 Songs Playing them atrociously Wrong.I detest how 5 Years into His Solo Career due to poor Ticket Sales & Cancelled Dates He then started to use His former Bands Name & since He has told Lie after Lie getting nastier & nastier 📻💥🎵
How do you know that they are lies? Only those directly involved know the truth.
But I don't really believe Robin, he's just a good salesman but there's something dubious about him. Ali seems more credible to me personally.
But that's just speculation, because as I said, only those directly involved know the truth.
UB40, THE GOATS! 💞