@@garveyevans3021 That’s great pal, respect to you.Early UB40 was the best, I have this 12” with all my other UB vinyl. I was massive into them back in the day, being a Brummie too.
@@123tonyking I bet they were. I've seen Brian Travers in interviews and he came across as very real, genuine and down to earth. Love his sax playing 💚🎷
53 yrs old havent heard this version since i was in school in the very early 80s..just came across it...WOW...fair play banging it out right about now..one love all
I can still remember as a school kid in the late 70s going to my life long best friends house ( he is a white guy ) and he was playing a tape of UB40 on his Sony ‘Ghetto Blaster’ and I started jammin to the vibe and I knew this guy was gonna be my friend for life.. I was shocked that he listened to black music and reggae at that... He turned and told me the lead singer was “white” and I nearly fell off my chair... I’m proud to say I’ve seen UB40 sing live before they split... I’m Godfather to my friends 1st Daughter and he was my Best Man when I got married in Jamaica.... I remember going to sign on with my UB40 as a poor working class lad fighting the ‘System’ just like UB40 when they started out in Brum.........
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As a 14/ 15 yr old in the care system a got into ub40 and listen to them for hrs wondering what was to be .45yrs later im still listening like it was yesterday but with much water past under the bridge and a clearer rd ahead .Ali you have one hell of a voice and how many must be out there that has a story that goes with the first few Albums from day one ie Signing off labour of love ect .
thank god i was there in the day !! one of the best bands about when there were truly great bands around not like now !! u just had to listen to the lyrics to know they were special !! love them now as i did then !!
Still got this on vinyl ,, used to stick my head between the speakers of my old PYE Radiogram in my bedroom ,, and lose myself in it .... along with " earth dies screaming/dream a lie .. class 12" 's ,, still got the radiogram ... they got me into reggae , ska, dub .... priceless .............
+ian draper Just bought an old radiogram from the 70's. Looking to build a record collect 'Signing Off' and 'Present Arms' are top of my list (along with The Specials) You can't beat an old radiogram for 70's music and reggae/two tone.
Not with every song, but in many cases, I LOVE reggae, ska AND dub. I know the songs earth dies screaming and dream a lie well too. Great taste, ian draper!
Been listening to that angelic voice of Ali and support of the amazing and talented boys since my youth in the 80s. Man it makes me so nostalgic but happy that I'm still here and was able to turn my three beautiful children (21, 20, & 18) into life long fans of the UB40. I hope to hear this on my final day on earth...I'll go to sleep with a smile on my face. LITTLE BAGARIDDIM!!! ✌🏽& 1⃣ ♥️ to all of the UB fans still out here in almost 2021, pandemic style, WHERE YOU AT?!?! ☀️🏖 🎶 🏝 🎸🎧🎤😎😃
"The mic toasting" what a beautiful expression I never heard it. What does it mean though? Is it toasting because the vocals are on fire? Or is it some type of singing-style? Is it a filter they use? Please explain! :-)
My introduction to reggae...spent many years looking for a replacement for my damaged copy...found it this week on holiday in Montpellier. JAH WILL PROVIDE.
Yes I tend to agree. I saw them at Ratanga Junction in Cape town couple a years ago, doing there what they do best. I was totally blown away, ever since they are under my skin, each and everyone of them brilliant
You might believe, and still you feel The chase has just begun; That you must reach that horizon before The setting of the sun. You chase the light in front of you, Nightfall close behind; If you stop to catch your breath, You know what you will find. () Don't slow down don't touch the ground, You know what you will find; That old grey man in tattered clothes Following behind. No time to stop, don't go to sleep, Prepare to pay the cost. The hours and minutes are passing by, Another day is lost. Impatience is a virtue, Catch me if you can. The seconds have been ticking by Since your life began
About 43 years ago the man in the record store I frequented said, I have something for you. A new reggae band from the UK. Have a listen. This was in Amsterdam, The Netherlands where we were slightly behind with import at that time. lol That was present arms in dub, ordered everything else they had made and never looked back. At that time I was probably the only person to walk around with a "boombox" as it was an old Phillips cassette recorder that ate 6 big batteries a day. Everyone that heard the tape was going, wtf who is this!!??
they lost the plot after UB44, so even if they did get it sorted, dont mean they will get the Hunger and brilliance back that they had at the very beginning..... unfortunately.
UB were excellent dub musicians , they loved just jamming and head toppin for hours , it made them great musicians , thats before the exquisite vocals of ali n robin, and the wicked chatting (MC'ing, toasting) of Astro the mic general
Ehi TheDeelo, very thanks for uploading this 'Pearl Of REGGAE-Music' by UB40: I love this band since 1980 first album called "SIGNING OFF". I've forgotten this pretty track... ;-) mm65
just after hearing on the news about brain travers passing away...............all ub 40 fans out there will surely miss you his work alone outstanding....................rip
Back in the day!....Brum Moseley....1 in 10 but incredible memories Feeling blessed that I was part of that musical culture...just incredible. Special era! 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧😭🙏🎵💓❤♥️😢🎶😇💕🤗👏
You might believe, and still you feel The chase has just begun; That you must reach that horizon before The setting of the sun. You chase the light in front of you, Nightfall close behind; If you stop to catch your breath, You know what you will find. (chorus) Don`t slow down don`t touch the ground, You know what you will find; That old grey man in tattered clothes Following behind.
This group's first three albums plus their live album was a mix of them but after that the edge wore out on their political dagger as they went on an attention hunt by fans who have never or rarely play the first three albums,every time I say I like UB40,the always say "oh red red wine"I say " aye sure"through gritted teeth,this is were the real UB40 are,keep on listening people.god bless.
Ub40 helped me through a very tough time as an 11 year old with cancer. The best of the best. Big love x
Life was tough growing up in the 70-80's. UB40 was my go to.
Hope you came through it my friend. All the best to you.
@@garypritchett8136 I did indeed. Nearly ten years. Thank You
@@garveyevans3021 That’s great pal, respect to you.Early UB40 was the best, I have this 12” with all my other UB vinyl. I was massive into them back in the day, being a Brummie too.
Get well
Ub40 are the best band ever lived! Rip Brian Travers and Astro u will never be forgotten. 40yrs of memories and still going x
I had the privilege of meeting Brian and Astro and they were great blokes 🎶🎵
@@123tonyking I bet they were. I've seen Brian Travers in interviews and he came across as very real, genuine and down to earth. Love his sax playing 💚🎷
53 yrs old havent heard this version since i was in school in the very early 80s..just came across it...WOW...fair play banging it out right about now..one love all
I can still remember as a school kid in the late 70s going to my life long best friends house ( he is a white guy ) and he was playing a tape of UB40 on his Sony ‘Ghetto Blaster’ and I started jammin to the vibe and I knew this guy was gonna be my friend for life.. I was shocked that he listened to black music and reggae at that... He turned and told me the lead singer was “white” and I nearly fell off my chair... I’m proud to say I’ve seen UB40 sing live before they split... I’m Godfather to my friends 1st Daughter and he was my Best Man when I got married in Jamaica.... I remember going to sign on with my UB40 as a poor working class lad fighting the ‘System’ just like UB40 when they started out in Brum.........
Respect man
Two types of music, good and the rest.
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@Kylo Damian I really appreciate your reply. I found the site through google and I'm in the hacking process atm.
I see it takes quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.
this is timeless. much better than the shit thats written nowdays!
As a 14/ 15 yr old in the care system a got into ub40 and listen to them for hrs wondering what was to be .45yrs later im still listening like it was yesterday but with much water past under the bridge and a clearer rd ahead .Ali you have one hell of a voice and how many must be out there that has a story that goes with the first few Albums from day one ie
Signing off labour of love ect .
Been listening to UB40 since the early 80s, brings back some good memories. Can"t beat the old school tunes.
2019, been listening to this for nearly 40 years, raw as ever...ub40...infectious.. Big love.
Ditto to that !! We need music now more than ever , thank the stars for oldskool vinyl , warms the heart 🥰
Bring back lots of fun memory sitting under the tree higher then the tree thank you lord to enjoying this in 50s
Got it in on now brummie bliss
Same, nearly everyday - nothing makes me feel so good
Wow a year later, and it’s still a great comment ! On a great Old Song !!!
The baselines, vocals and Brian Travers sax are world class! Music from the masters of reggae!
thank god i was there in the day !! one of the best bands about when there were truly great bands around not like now !! u just had to listen to the lyrics to know they were special !! love them now as i did then !!
So true. Mate of mine came back from the UK to Connecticut in 1981 with Signing Off. I was never the same. Damn, miss these sounds!
Still got this on vinyl ,, used to stick my head between the speakers of my old PYE Radiogram in my bedroom ,, and lose myself in it .... along with " earth dies screaming/dream a lie .. class 12" 's ,, still got the radiogram ... they got me into reggae , ska, dub .... priceless .............
+ian draper I intend to buy an lp player soon and the first records I buy will be UB40.
+ian draper Just bought an old radiogram from the 70's. Looking to build a record collect 'Signing Off' and 'Present Arms' are top of my list (along with The Specials)
You can't beat an old radiogram for 70's music and reggae/two tone.
Not with every song, but in many cases, I LOVE reggae, ska AND dub.
I know the songs earth dies screaming and dream a lie well too. Great taste, ian draper!
Freaking LOVE two tone too. Esp "On my radio" and "Do rocksteady"
Mr browm by. Greaory isaac
Early UB40 the soundtrack to my youth, and time spent in the dole que, then pushed into yts work £23.50 for a 40hr week.
Yea man tell me about it
Slave fkn labour
Spliffs&UB40 ok
And a 5er towards a bus pass
Been listening to that angelic voice of Ali and support of the amazing and talented boys since my youth in the 80s. Man it makes me so nostalgic but happy that I'm still here and was able to turn my three beautiful children (21, 20, & 18) into life long fans of the UB40. I hope to hear this on my final day on earth...I'll go to sleep with a smile on my face. LITTLE BAGARIDDIM!!! ✌🏽& 1⃣ ♥️ to all of the UB fans still out here in almost 2021, pandemic style, WHERE YOU AT?!?! ☀️🏖 🎶 🏝 🎸🎧🎤😎😃
I'm here
This particular Ub40 song holds special memories for a special time,I'll never forget
Ub40 Ali has got me through all the hard times in my life he’s voice is incredible
ali campbell is the number ONE
My favourite UB40 song. Its pure joy.
My favorite UB40 track, absolutely love this... Extended too.
The one & only UB40 was & always will be part of Britain's music history !!
The mic toasting in this is incredible ❤️💛💚 the most respect to UB40
"The mic toasting" what a beautiful expression I never heard it. What does it mean though? Is it toasting because the vocals are on fire? Or is it some type of singing-style? Is it a filter they use? Please explain! :-)
My introduction to reggae...spent many years looking for a replacement for my damaged copy...found it this week on holiday in Montpellier. JAH WILL PROVIDE.
This is an old school reggae from England thanks God for those good old days
Another Classic. Early stuff on the money. Rio Brian. You made your mark . So sad today, the light is dimmer but will reignite ! 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧😭🙏🎵💓❤♥️
One of the best and most prolific bands I have ever known.
Classic 12in. From the british masters of reggae!
but it wasn't on the original 12inch , shame,as its a good extended mix
I lent this to my mate 30 years ago, just sent him this link to remind him he's still got it, Love this song, UB40 at their best🎵
One of the greatest bands ever!
why haven't i heard this song before!? seriously Im big reggae fan, big UB40 fan... I'm both baffled but blessed my friend posted this on her FB page
I'm a big UB40 fan, but I'm sure there's songs by them we haven't discovered yet, but something to look forward to, right?
Never heard this before and I have over 50 years of reggae experience... and from England.
They need to get back together and make another album; call it 'UB United'
This will never grow old 👌
spliff an a rum and this tune, heaven
Still pumping in melbourne 2019 !
Desde Argentina ! 🇦🇷 Vamos UB40🎶
From my 20's to my 50 's loveUB40❤️
such a classic, and what a great message to us all - "don't slow down" !, that is, keep grabbing the best from life!
Carpe Diem
UB40, from the beginning have produced some of the sexiest music in history, hands down! 😍💜
totally agree haw top tune top knotch seen them live a few times superb just like listening to a record,easy going fans too
Such a smooth groove nice going back to this beauty
Ub 40 helped me to support unemployment from 1984 to September 1988.
So sweet music.
Great version of this great song !
Greetings from Colombia.
One of the best reggae bands from the UK ive seen.
this song is the rootsiest jam in the world ..straight up ..:)
nevah tought it exist greetings to the reggae uploaders....music so nice one of my UBIES FAVORITES....
Brings back good memories......class tune
Best band in the world
Yes I tend to agree. I saw them at Ratanga Junction in Cape town couple a years ago, doing there what they do best. I was totally blown away, ever since they are under my skin, each and everyone of them brilliant
An all time favorite of a roots jamaican fan. Certified an all time classic tune by Peter Daniels from Mandeville Jamaica
@peter daniels
Well thank goodness peter daniels from Madeville, Jamaica endorses this song. What a reassuring relief.
CLASSIC NEVER GETS OLD
Never really listened to this until lockdown. FINE SONG.
Wow...you've caught up!👏🤗
Excellent, très bonne version, merci !!! 😉 !...
You might believe, and still you feel
The chase has just begun;
That you must reach that horizon before
The setting of the sun.
You chase the light in front of you,
Nightfall close behind;
If you stop to catch your breath,
You know what you will find.
()
Don't slow down don't touch the ground,
You know what you will find;
That old grey man in tattered clothes
Following behind.
No time to stop, don't go to sleep,
Prepare to pay the cost.
The hours and minutes are passing by,
Another day is lost.
Impatience is a virtue,
Catch me if you can.
The seconds have been ticking by
Since your life began
The hours and minutes hurtle by- and- if patience is a virtue
Always loved this song ❤
About 43 years ago the man in the record store I frequented said, I have something for you. A new reggae band from the UK. Have a listen.
This was in Amsterdam, The Netherlands where we were slightly behind with import at that time. lol
That was present arms in dub, ordered everything else they had made and never looked back.
At that time I was probably the only person to walk around with a "boombox" as it was an old Phillips cassette recorder that ate 6 big batteries a day.
Everyone that heard the tape was going, wtf who is this!!??
Still a mint tune going back to were it all began 79 tuneeeee
big memories of my old youth club(Wilford boys club)...the older lads playing this album over and over..feel blessed!!!
jakers818833
Ouvindo UB 40 sempre
Astro sounds AMAZING in this ❤❤❤
Love this version..Astro rocking
brothers xx need to get there act sorted
there is only one UB40
remember where you came from xxx
i refuse to back either, this is not the ub40 way
they lost the plot after UB44, so even if they did get it sorted, dont mean they will get the Hunger and brilliance back that they had at the very beginning..... unfortunately.
Ali and astro are the ones I support. Robin and Duncan are terrible on my opinion
Well said
My favourite if all time play this when I'm gone xx
And the vinyl!!! Big up
a tune you can lose yerself in. love it.
UB were excellent dub musicians , they loved just jamming and head toppin for hours , it made them great musicians , thats before the exquisite vocals of ali n robin, and the wicked chatting (MC'ing, toasting) of Astro the mic general
Wow, absolutely love this
Ehi TheDeelo, very thanks for uploading this 'Pearl Of REGGAE-Music' by UB40: I love this band since 1980 first album called "SIGNING OFF". I've forgotten this pretty track... ;-) mm65
What a tune, one of their best. When they were very good.
Love the live version of this.. has more drive to it. . 🥰🥰
UB40 JUST GREAT MUSIC DONT SLOW DOWN KEEP GOING YOU GUYS
Astro's rapping make you happy at saddest of times
Reminds me of my younger days.. good days .. grate memories 😊👍👍
oh I love this...the memories !!
just after hearing on the news about brain travers passing away...............all ub 40 fans out there will surely miss you his work alone outstanding....................rip
as i draw my last toke of my monster spliff i say nice 1 for the greatest working class band of all time... ub40
Loved ub40 since one a penny & love is all is all right xxx Ali is my man x
♥️
Im a VERY VERY proud brummie lad from Northfield Birmingham JUST LISTEN NUFF SAID PHAT MURFF XX
Awesome track xxxxx
Yes tourist,,,, toasting vocals are Astro . There's a wicked vid on here of don't let it pass you by live in Amsterdam ( flip side of this track)
Love Astro's toasting.
Another top tune
I love you ali cambell all.my life x. I wish you the best pal.xxxx
true original ub40 style double a-side 12" - knocka fia
Heerlijke zomermuziek
I got you babe on the Roland rat show hooked since ✌️❤️
Love love love Ali Campbell
I'm 53 and still rocken
super rare super qualité!!!!!!!!!!
Same back 2 u pal...hope your all good now x
Back in the day!....Brum Moseley....1 in 10 but incredible memories Feeling blessed that I was part of that musical culture...just incredible. Special era! 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧😭🙏🎵💓❤♥️😢🎶😇💕🤗👏
I never rush to UB40, I have to slow down To listen, Brilianago..
Luv it ub40 is the truth!
You might believe, and still you feel
The chase has just begun;
That you must reach that horizon before
The setting of the sun.
You chase the light in front of you,
Nightfall close behind;
If you stop to catch your breath,
You know what you will find.
(chorus)
Don`t slow down don`t touch the ground,
You know what you will find;
That old grey man in tattered clothes
Following behind.
Thanks so much for uploading this. Used to play Signing Off, Present Arms and UB44 TO DEATH back in the day x
Sat on one of their speaker boxes on the stage of LSE common room. Benefit gig for the New Cross Fire victims. Best of night's. Anyone else there?
Brings back memories ❤😊
This group's first three albums plus their live album was a mix of them but after that the edge wore out on their political dagger as they went on an attention hunt by fans who have never or rarely play the first three albums,every time I say I like UB40,the always say "oh red red wine"I say " aye sure"through gritted teeth,this is were the real UB40 are,keep on listening people.god bless.
Cada batida um vibe positiva... Show
is it me? best ever music
Ub40 are the best. I seen them 3 times. Deadly reagea band. I love it. As soon as I wake up I listen to it. Me breakfast. Ha ha sound.
they dont make great music like this anymore
Unfortunately, they do not exist anymore
miss this sound thxs
Thanks for sharing mate
Oh gosh, what ever happened UB40?, you sold out, where has your soul gone, blessed for tee memories though...