Conference marvin::uk_music

    Where did you see them?
    
    I saw them in Brum a couple of years ago, at the NEC,and thought
    they were wonderful.
    
    Mike

    It was at Great Woods (an outdoor amphitheater in the Boston area)
    and they read us a release notice right at the outset because they 
    were filming a video.  So it was very strange - 3 camera crews walking 
    around everywhere and the audience really being encouraged to whoop it 
    up by both camera people and the band.
    
    I don't know because I've nothing to compare it to, but the band
    were better dressed (suits) and the stage set more involved than I 
    expected.  
    
    It must be strange for the folks in Birmingham to see them in a
    place like the NEC.  Do you know where in Brum they're from?
    
    Sue

    FWIW - They're named after the Unemployment Benefit form 40.
           
    	... Mike
    
    PS - were U2 named after a battery?

    Or the US spy plane? Locheed U2, shot down over Russia in 50s with
    pilot Gary Powers taken prisoner.
    
    Richard

    > Does anyone have any ... recommendations on what to buy of theirs?
                                                       
    Please?
    
    > one of them is being investigated concerning the death of one of 
    >their crew
     
    He was convicted of drunk & reckless driving in an accident that
    killed his brother.  

    
    Their original name wuz U23......
    
    
    /GCA
    
    

	UB40, I'd start with their early (political) stuff:

		UB40 (Cover is an unemployment benefits card)
		Present Arms

		Both come with free 12" singles...

		Labour of Love is also recommended - its all cover versions.

	and when you get into them hardcore:

		Present Arms in DUB

	Ed

    
    I saw them at Wembley Arean (London) a couple of years ago - good
    show.  I have "Signing Off" and "The UB40 File" (double) which is
    a good into to the band.
    
    Lately they've tended to get a bit predictable, with a lot of token
    dub stuff etc. in their songs, but they were very good at "Mandela"
    
    David.
    

    
    I saw them back in '79 on their first tour supporting The Pretenders.
    
    Out-played Chrissie (miserable-c*w) Hynde and co to such an extent
    that the whole audience were clammering for a UB40 encore - during
    the Pretender's session !
    
    I'd stick to the early stuff as well.

    OK UB40 fans.  Can anybody help me out?
    
    My local radio station has been playing a haunting track by UB40
    called (I think) "Where Did I Go Wrong".  I assumed it was from
    the Labour of Love II LP, but when I saw the track listings...you
    guessed; it wasn't there!  Can anyone put me out of my misery and
    tell me which LP (if any) it comes from?  I much prefer it to Homely
    Girl!
    
    Happy Christmas!
    
    Dave

    
    re -.1
    
    If I'm not mistaken, that song is from their previous (1988) album
    entitled simply "UB 40". I think it's self-titled. If it isn't I've
    forgotten the real title. It's the same one with "Breakfast in Bed"
    (yet another Chrissie Hind (sp?) duet).
    
    My question is, if Labour of Love is all covers, who did "Red Red Wine"
    before UB 40? Which version is better?
    
    Roland
    

    Red Red Wine is a Neil Diamond song......
    What one is better???
    

    re .12
    
    Thanks!  I must go and investigate that album.  Does anybody know
    if it is any good?
    
    Incidentally, I was given Labour of Love 2 for Christmas.  I have
    to admit to being very disappointed even after a dozen plays or
    more.  Maybe it's a very slow "grower", but the album  doesn't seem
    to have the impact of the selection of covers on LOL1.
    
    Dave

    
    Anyone know if anything new is coming out on these guys.  I've just
    started listening to their stuff, and I really like them.  Homely Girl
    has been playing on some Boston stations, but there isn't alot of stuff
    going on.  I'm hoping if they release a new album they'll tour the
    states.  I'm also looking for a fanclub to join.
    
    Thanks in advance,
    
    Nancy
    

    Well, I finally saw them and I loved the show.  I also got to meet them
    and they are very down to earth.  I hung out with them in the bar, just
    talking about anything and everything.
    
    Are they touring Europe along with the USA?  On the t-shirts it says
    it's a world tour.
    
    Just curious,
    
    Nancy

    
    Can anyone tell me WHERE WHEN AND VENUE of UB40'S next live concerts
    this year....
    
                 Thanks in advance 
    
    
    Matt

    Matt,
    
    In what country?  They have a 2 year world tour planned.  I do have dates
    for the U.S., but they keep changing things around.  I can get you a
    tentative schedule.  When I'm in doubt I just call ticketmaster.  I've
    seen them 5 times so far, and they just keep getting better.
    
    Nancy

    
    Does anyone have a tour schedule for these guys ANYWHERE in the U.K.?
    
    Thanks,
    
    Nancy

    I think they are playing in London in January, although I don't know
    where.  Call the ticket agencies for more details (Stargreen 071 734
    8932)
    
    Mikef

    Mikef,
    
    Thanks for the info.
    
    The reason I'm looking for ANY tour info, is the fact that I am
    planning a trip to the U.K. and if possible I would like to take in a
    few concerts while I'm there.
    
    If anyone has any more dates, or phone numbers for info, please let me
    know.
    
    Thanks,
    
    Nancy
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