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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 7243850525214 Label: Virgin Records Us Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Virgin Records Us Release Date: September 18, 2001 Sales Rank: 15151 Studio: Virgin Records Us
Amazon.com: It's hard to believe that UB40 have been around since the early 1980s, but the proof is right here in the 18 tracks on this album. While most famous for their cover songs, UB40 have written a good portion of original material that's excellent. But songs like "Red Red Wine" and a previously unreleased version of the Doors' "Light My Fire" will attract the majority of listeners to this collection. Following in the footsteps of greats like Bob Marley and Burning Spear, this band from Birmingham, England (led by the two sons of folkie Ian Campbell, have helped keep the flame of roots reggae alive with their easy sound. They've even made over rock standards into their reggae template, including Sonny & Cher's "I Got You Babe" (with guest Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders). In their own little way, UB40 have been gnawing away at musical barriers for the last 20 years, and this is an ideal summary of their achievements. --Chris Nickson
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Rating: - UB40 - The Best of...
This is an awesome CD! There are songs that I would like to have on the CD, but the ones that are here, really are some of UB40's best! I'm so happy that I bought this CD. It's great for road trips, pool parties, listening while working or for a quick drive to the grocery store! UB40 Rocks!
Rating: - Awesome CD
Great CD to just leave in at a party. All of the tracks are great.
Rating: - UB awesome
I love this CD....it takes me right back to the Carribbean on a cruise ship. I love listening to it in my car nice and loud with the sunroof open
Rating: - US version vs Import UK version
In perusing this review thread for "The Very Best of UB40 1980-2000", it appears there may be some confusion over two versions of this outstanding album. If you run a music search on Amazon for UB40, you'll find a number of UB40 albums including two versions of this particular album (each has the same identical album cover and album name.. on the surface, they appear identical in all respects.. but are not). My speculation is that a some reviewers unwittingly received the import version, whereas most of these reviews relate to the US version. Each has a somewhat different song mix. The differences ... Read More
Rating: - classic and essential UB40
This has got to be one of the greatest cd's I have ever bought from amazon. The song are pure music geniousand classic UB40 from the 80's uptill 2000.The sound is amazing and the cd is crystal clear. I love this album.
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