Ali Campbell (UB40) - Here I Am (Come And Take Me)

Playing live at Raggamuffin NZ 2012! www.raggamuffin...
The one and only original voice of 'Red Red Wine', 'Kingston Town' and 'Can't Help Falling In Love', returns to New Zealand with his new band. As lead singer with the world-renowned group UB40, Campbell has sold over 70 million records worldwide, toured across the globe, notched up four number No. 1 world-wide singles, over 40 Top 40 UK singles, released 24 studio albums and received an Ivor Novello Award for International Achievement.
A whole generation has grown up listening to Ali's infectious vocals. In October 2007, Ali released a solo album, Running Free, featuring many guest artists including, amongst others, Smokey Robinson, Mick Hucknall and Sly and Robbie the album was a success and went top 10 in the UK charts and attained gold status.
In January 2008, Ali announced his departure from UB40, after 28 years with the band, due to management and business disputes . Following Ali's departure, Mickey Virtue, the keyboard player from UB40, also resigned for the same reasons and is part of Ali's new band. They have toured across the world in countries ranging from Australia to Europe and Africa to the UK .
In June 2009, Ali released his third solo album Flying High, which once again achieved success, hitting the top 15 in the UK charts and receiving the best critical reviews of his career to date .
Ali with his new band continues to thrill audiences world wide, performing the classic hits he is so well known for like Red Red Wine and Kingston Town, together with new songs from his latest solo albums.
In October 2010 - Ali released his 4th solo album - Great British Songs. Once again the album was a success and entered the UK charts at number 15 ! Having released 3 solo albums in 3 years - this was Ali's third top 15 charting album in a row - a truly remarkable achievement.
Whether as part of UB40 in the past, or in his solo career, Ali has always stayed true to his love of reggae and its ongoing capacity for innovation, the music that first inspired him and continues to do so to this day.
Check him at www.alicampbell...
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[@sixwhip14]

Always loved this song. For years I didn't know it was an Al Green song. I sang it once at kareoke using Greens song but sang it UB40 style.

[@saulllerena2140]

I LOVE UB 40

[@francoisenguimbous]

I love ali campbell. The best