Ali Campbell On The Legacy Of UB40 & 45 Years In The Music Industry | This Morning
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- UB40’s hit songs Red, Red Wine, (I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With You and Kingston Town brought reggae music to the mainstream in Britain in the 80’s and 90’s. Now, they’re being honoured on the Camden Music Walk of Fame, joining greats such as David Bowie, The Kinks and Amy Winehouse. Ali Campbell is joining us to tell us all about the legacy of UB40, celebrating 45 years in the music industry and revealing if he’ll ever make up with his brother Robin.
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Nobody Can Replace
Ali Campbell..One Of My
Most Favrt Singers & The Band UB40 👌❤️
Best Wishes Frm New Zealand 🇳🇿
Matt Doyle can! 😂
Ali left them so he did get replaced twice
@@peterdent2019bollocks 😂
@@peterdent2019 Matt has taken UB40 to the NEXT level!
UB40 are absolute legends and they meant so much to many of us-in particular, growing up in ‘80’s/‘90’s. Keep up the great work. Thank you 🙏🏿 ❤😂
You nailed it. They were part of us. They were part of us growing up.
Yes they are, but Ali Campbell is only the singer. The original band are a separate entity.
I pray UB40 comes back together again 2 brothers should not be apart. Offcourse Ali is the voice off UB40, one off the most distinctive voices ever. Robin was also there from the beginning. They just have to be together again. Love all the groups❤
My wish as well. But now the brother has a younger lead singer and I don"t think they'd get tigether again. But at least as brothers Ali, Robin and Duncan should reconciliate. I love both bands. One band has the music, Ali has the Voice.
I’m 19 and I grew up listening to ub40 and other amazing bands glad to say I’m still listening to them and won’t stop
I am very pleased that young people like you are also discovering the band UB40 and like it😊💚👌🏼
Same here at 23. Saw them live at Koko last night!
Ali Campbell is and ALWAYS will be the true voice of UB40 ❤✌🏻
As the legend himself says - the rest are just tribute bands…
Ali the voice without the music
Not only Ali his brother Robin is just as big a part of UB40 aswell
I will always love UB40.♥️
love you ali campbell thank you and ub40 for all this wonderful reggae music
Shame he is having to be interviewed by these two lightrweights.
I love Ali Campbell. HE IS UB40.
Ali is a legend !
He's looking well, big up Ali
I saw something on here(TH-cam) about UB40 but with the new fella leadsinging n he's literally a spitting image of Ali Campbell when he was younger just after they started, his hair n even his face is literally 20yr old Ali Campbell, it's mad, but his voice hasn't a patch on the real Ali's❤❤
Ali is the best❤
Love you guys your all tops 👍❤️😘🫡
Ali ist nun mal die Stimme, die Stimme der Hits und Charterfolge. Alle anderen sind großartige Musiker. Schön wäre auch Einigkeit. Aber mit der Vorgeschichte geht es eben nicht.
Dire Straits waren auch Mark und David Knopfler und es funktionierte nicht dauerhaft gremeinsam.
ELO ohne Jeff Lynne gab es, Queen nach Mercury und Genesis ohne Collins. Waren da mega-erfolgreiche Titel bei herausgekommen?
Abgesehen vom Tod von Christie McVie hatte Fleetwood Mac nach Streit und Weggang von Lindsey Buckingham die Hälfte ihrer Titel nicht mehr spielen können, da ja nur Stevie Nicks ihren Part noch machen konnte, doch auch Gitarrenperformance nun fehlte.
Und so ist das mit allen Bands, wo dann die typischen Kopfstimmen fehlen. Barry, der letzte Bee Gee kann super singen. Was hilft es?
Die Menschen erwarten aber den typischen Sound, sonst können sie zu jeder guten Coverband gehen....
Don't mind the UB40 as of nowadays, but without Ali, Mickey Virtue & Astro (bless) I reckon they should change the band name. Just not the same now.
Great Interview love UB40
Wow who is she?
He looks better now than in his heyday❤
Get this man to play a gangster in a guy ritchie film.
Ya know
Matt Hoy was in a band with Ali and Astro from UB40. The original members. Doesn't that make it as much UB40 band as this guy's? Who were the members he performs with anyway
Because Matt Hoy refused to have the government intervention / the mandated government jab, and speak out, it can't be spoken about on this channel
Matt Hoy was forced to quit cause he refused the vaccine
Wonder why he moved away from Birmingham lol
Replacement in action either that or kalergi
Consumed by bitterness and ages twice as old as his older brother
Ali is actually in hte tribute band. The other band is the real UB40
UB40 with Ali Cambell is a good tribute band but not as good as the Real UB40 with Robin and the gang!!!
God he don't look well
😂😂 We hasn't be born 😂😂😂pas
what sort of music is reggae or bub is this black peoples music or African music and when were you be 40 around
What? It's jamaican.
Ha ain't wrote any songs
He’s destroyed the band went on his own then when did. Not work he started ub40 again and tried to steel all the fans. Now we don’t know who is ub40
He left ub40 what a con artist
Think you need to get you're facts right
The only con artist is you!! Why have they not asked the drunken spoon player or even Robin for that matter to accept this special award then if Ali isn’t UB40??
@@azzawhite2946no spoon player in ub40
@@LeeHale-jl7ty eerrr, there was, and he was a “real member” and lead singer according to the deluded Robin
@@azzawhite2946 there aint now so he wouldn't turn up for any award plus he's still recovering from a stroke
Jesus ... Joke show and a Joke band .. Think I ltollerate 1 song of UB40
How annoying is she?? 🙈🙈😂
Not at all. Were you watching a different interview? Jesus...
Ali is looking great. Rest in peace astro. Isn't it sad such a great band split up..
Ub40 is ali cambell no one else can take that from him❤❤❤
Un 40 is he voice of Ali Campbell, the bass of Earl , the drums of Jimmy , the harmonies of Robin , the saxophone of Bryan and the percussionist
That is RUDE. No He isn't .
Yep
Just him without the other band members , it’s no longer Ub40 . It is Ali Campbell and his band
UB40 played in Bridlington last night
so disappointed I can't meet the band
and talk to them .
He called his brothers band a tribute band 😂😂😂😂😂 he is right though, there is no UB40 without Ali Campbell!
Correct!
Agree, yet the man always made me think of Tony Soprano (or any other mob boss for that matter) so I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s the issue between him and his brother (who is surrounded by not 1 but a bunch of guys)
@@drewbasewtf 😂
Saw them in concert in New York in the eighties, they were great. Sad now they've split into 2 bands- shame they were cool
His band are literally terrible 🤦🏻♂️
Always Loved UB40 and Ali Campbell is the true voice of the band for me
Ali is the Heart and Soul of UB40, without question.
There is no UB40 without Ali Campbell
Ali left ub40 and he's arrogant and big headed
I disagree he was very humble, no disrespect for yourself I think he is great
My babysitter would always play ub40 when I was 4yr old....im 42 now love ub40
Ali Campbell has such an iconic voice. I grew up listening to UB40 and I love their music just as much today as I did back then. Their music will always stand the test of time.
Their music holds very special memories for me throughout my life.
Such a shame that the group don't all perform together.
UB 40 will always be 1 in spirit. Their legacy is outstanding.
Ali hasn't got his voice anymore though and he's big headed
@stig20101 on Spotify, he still does, and do you know him personality?
Only one Ali Campbell, UB40 are amazing 👏
Ali campbell is a clown. He left UB40 tried to make it Solo. Flopped. Then used the UB40 name. Paid no respect Brian when he passed. Dudes up his own backside
Ali Campbell IS UB40.
@@mcadrianmuresan446 exactly, they haven’t asked the spoon player to accept this award or even bitter Robin for that matter
Couldn't care less. He grew up with the original band and shower 0 respect to Brian when he passed. He's an ego driven clown.
Man, you're bitter its like Brian has come back, ub40 have lived off the back of Ali for 45 years he is the talent, they took advantage of his good nature.
Well said!
Never a fan myself but I get the popularity of the band and took an instant like to Ali on this interview 👍
He's not the nice person you think he is I used to be a big Ali fan but not so much anymore
Proud to be from Birmingham when UB40 are around❤
I would be proud too. But can't you talk some sense into Ali Campbells head??
Now none of em live in Brum apart from Mickey his from rednal
ALI GROW UP MATE ONE DAY YOU WILL LOSE YOU BROTHER FOR GOOD YOU KNOW WOT I MEAN MY BROTHER DIED AND IT HURTS LIKE HAIL I'D GIVE ANY THING TO HAVE HIM BACK SO MAKE UP BEFORE ITS TOO LATE
UB40's Signing Off Album, one of the Best Reggae Albums ever, before they became commercialised.
Brilliant album. Had it on today full volume .
Ali. Please bro, stop being a child and grow up. Yes, you was and are the voice of UB40. But from what I can see, it's gone to your head. You left the original band as you wanted to be the boss but didn’t get your way. You’ve left thinking they would fold. They didn’t and even got your brother to replace you, further betrayal in your eyes. Where's the betrayal? YOU left!! You claim you were proved right when the management you opposed were struck off. So, there was a massive opportunity to put this to bed and get the best reggae band back together. But you kept the war going. You started solo as Ali Campbell. It didn’t work. So, you 'steal' your former bands name, claiming it's yours. How? You are stamping your feet because, in your head, your voice over their hits gives you the right. It doesn’t. You're basically saying other band members did nothing whilst you did everything. Nonsense. You have destroyed UB40. They are not UB40 without you and you are not UB40 without them. I wouldn’t buy tickets for either.
This is from a guy that grew up with UB40 and your voice, Ali. Many rivers to cross, red red wine, can't help falling in love. Brilliant tracks. I met my wife in 1989 at school english class. Homely girl was in the charts and whenever I hear it, it takes me right back to that sweet sweet time if my life.
Grow up Ali and sort things before it's to late bro!!
No matter what their disagreements are, I see Ali as the voice of UB40 any other singer won’t do
Ali was the voice not the band simple. Without the band he would never be the voice…..
I have loved UB40 and Alis voice since I first heard their music when I was 9 😄 seen them live 8 times....last 2 concerts were Ali & Astro. Still gutted about the split, but I'm loyal to Ali, he IS the voice of UB40, and the rest would be nowhere without him. ❤💛💚
Alis voice + reggae music have always been my favourite, literally every day I listen to something UB40 or just Ali on his own.
I'd love Ali to come back to Glasgow, it's been too long! ❤
.....I'd be so mad if I bought UB40 tickets and it was the other lot, with no Ali there.....I'd honestly walk out, no one can fill his shoes.
Kazza agree with every word you said love Ali's voice and as you said to me no one could fill his boots he was the voice of UB40 and like you if I went to a concert and it wasn't Ali singing I would walk out as well but we'll said kazza
@@jackiesmith3684 👊🏻
Have you ever considered where Ali might be if it wasn't for his 'brothers'? By that I mean the whole band. Not being arsey. Genuine question. It's just all I see is Ali wanted full control. He didn't get it. He left, waiting for them to fold as he, like everyone, thought they couldn't survive without him. He's partially right. They HAVE survived...but never been the same. And when they replaced Ali with Duncan was seen as the ultimate betrayal by Ali. But...HE left the group. I believe he planned on reforming with the members he liked, minus the management. But, the original band didn't split leaving him on his own. I mean, he started solo. That did not work out at all. So then he steals the name UB40 claiming it belongs to him as it's his voice?? Doesn't work like that at all. How legally he's getting away with it, I don't know.
@@andyscullion Andy how can Ali steal the name UB40 it doesn't belong to any of them it was the name of the card you had to have when they were all signing on so no robins band doesn't own it and neither does Ali so when robin wanted to take him to court to get ownership of the name he had no chance of getting it as it was a signing on card that every unemployed person had to have to sign own
@@jackiesmith3684 I know what they were named after. However, the 'original' band that Ali left were called UB40. Ali was expecting them to fold but they didn't. So, Ali decides, after solo wasn't going great, to atake the name already in use...UB40!! So, we had TWO groups called UB40. I lost count how many people complained online because they bought tickets to go and see UB40 and were disappointed when it was Duncan, not Ali singing. That's not right. The 'originals' did take Ali to court. I'm not sure what the outcome was, but I'm assuming Ali was ordered to re-name UB40 ft Ali Campbell, so people knew who was who. You can't start a group or band and take somebody else's name. That's what Ali did. So I do believe he was in the wrong, I'm afraid.
I wish andi Peters and the young lady from the Saturdays were the full time presenters going forward. For the first time in a number of years I feel I want to watch a full programme. Refreshing these 2 good mix.
This is Andi Peters ? Good grief i dont recognize him
@sianwarwick633 what??? He looks EXACTLY THE SAME except he goes to the gym, clearly.
100%. Much prefer them.
💰 Ali Campbell & some session Musicians Posing as UB40 🤣🤣
Love Ali Campbell his voice is unreal, like Elvis Presley NO one can sing like them ❤❤❤❤
Truth….well said!👏👌
Tracey we need to teach the world lol ❤
@@Carole815 I think you’re right! lol … both are absolute legends!! ❤️❤️
@@Fanniesyeraunt71 did to 😊
Great singer, great talent from a magnificent band. seen the original, seen UB40 of today, and I have seen Ali and his band. For me, this connstant snipping at his ex band mates and calling them a tribute act is very insulting. You only get the real vibe with UB40, Ali's new band (in my oppinion) are simply no match from a musical perspective. My vote goes to UB40.
We love William Shatner.
I have alway love UB 40…Red Red Wine, I Got You Babe with Christie Hyde are some of my favourites…..I listen to them nearly everyday on my TH-cam Music when I’m pottering about doing my thing like cleaning or gardening….I’m also looking forward to the Bob Marley movie…two more of my favourite are Chaka Demus and Pliers version of Twist and Shout and Don’t be Crue……, I like Eddie Grant too and I don’t mind Si Cranston from the Dualers, or Toots and the Maytals…I’ve been fan from way back of reggae and I glad it’s becoming popular again..❤️🇦🇺🇦🇺
My one wish in life is for ub40 to b4 reunited. I grew up with them, is the young singer I. Ub40. The young singer looks like your son, I. Your brothers band. I miss youse.❤❤❤❤❤rip❤❤❤
To all them out there saying Ali isn't UB40, they have it all wrong ,who started the band it was Ali and there would of never being a UB40 only for him so have a bit of respect for the man ,what a chanter
I was 3 when I started listening to ub40 with
My dad back in 1993 and I’m still listening today I got a long list on my Spotify play list
My favorite
WHERE DID I GO WRONG
He's right about the tribute bands.... I saw one a couple of years ago and they were much better than the 'original' band I saw 6 months earlier (without Ali)...it's all so confusing.
I think Ali's band have gone bad tbh
Great to hear that Brummie accent ! Love & still love UB40 Ali Campbell !! Any chance visiting Cyprus ?
I had my honeymoon in Cyprus to this day the very best holiday destination, you can hire a soft-top jeep and get from one end of the island to another within 2 hours, driving on our side of the road like back home. It has romantic towns, rave towns, historical towns, just a great place to holiday. Sorry, I know my reply has nothing to do with anything, but I love Cyprus, you can even book a ship to take you to Egypt, see the pyramids and get back to Cyprus a day later for about £150 ahead, bargain
@@onlyme219 wow what a beautiful right up and a advert for Cyprus ! I have been here since 1981 & never looked back ! If you ever visit our little island let me know !
I Love ali campbell songs all of them sweet melody to everyone's ears ali campbell is the oringal
As much of a legend that he is… but rich to call them tributes when half his songs are tributes to everyone else’s
I love Bass music that what makes u want to dance
UB 40, Absolutely AWSOME, love Reggae music, Ali OnevRexy Dude yeah.❤️🌹❤️
Cresci ouvindo Ub40, isso nos anos 80 e 90 Brasil 🇧🇷
Ali the rat
Man hes lost weight grats
❤❤❤❤❤UB40 forever.
UB40 are amazing 👏
Ali brilliant vocalist you messed up leaving the band😢
No mention of Brian your best mate 💔. Not one member of UB40’s in your group must be lonely
Must admit, I got confused when he kept using the word 'we'. Who's 'we' exactly?
He needs to stop acting like a kid and sort things. You can hear the petulant in him here. 'I am the one who sang the hits'. What, so the rest of the band, including your brother get no recognition? It was all Ali?? Grow up Ali!!!
Yep He was the voice, Jimmy was and still is the drummer, Brian , Sax R I P Astro Toaster R I P , Norman Percussion, Earl Bass Robin Vocals Guitar, Micky Keyboards, so these guys also played on all those hits too mate
@@delboy8569 I remember when they first split up. I thought in my head they'd be back together in five years. Obviously the wounds haven't healed. I think Ali basically wanted ultimate control as he saw himself as the main man. This didn't happen and he walked, expecting them to fold and then he'd reform with the ones he liked. But they didn't fold and replacing Ali with Duncan I think was what Ali can't forgive. But...HE left!!! They would have had him back if he swallowed his pride, shook hands and stop being a child!!
@@andyscullion Ali is UB40 without him they are just karaoke
@@warrennom3194 I agree he was the voice of UB40. But to say the rest contributed nothing to the group is silly on Ali's part. And if you need proof? How successful has Ali been since leaving? He's flopped. Solo didn't work out. So he takes UB40s name even though UB40 still exist. Right there; that is wrong. I don't care he was THE voice; UB40 was and is a group and Ali was out of order for just using the name claiming it's his. He's had no hits in the singles. A few albums that made the top 20. Three I think in fifteen years. He should have just gone back, shook hands and be 'UB40 '!!
Brian travers was right about ali Campbell pathological liar
It is a shame that Ali left the band but his reasons for leaving were valid (the mismanagement of their record label and the subsequent bankruptcy of various band members). I don't agree with him using the UB40 name when his former bandmates are still going but that issue has been legally resloved. There have been several bands who have lost their main vocalist and have gone on to have more hits with a new vocalist. RIP Astro.
Love love UB40 they are fantastic ❤️👍👍
These are my heroes, Bob Marley, Ali Campbell, and Lucky Dube. I am happy HE is still alive. I was just a kid when Bob Marley died, but he was so alive in our home, that sometimes as a kid then, I used to be confused rhen if he was dead or alive.
I just love these guys! There songs are deep soul searching songs and evergreen!
I wish I could meet Ali Campbell in person.
The real voice of UB40, selling out large venues and festivals and having top ten albums. Sadly Robin's tribute act are struggling and haven't properly chatted since Ali left, playing smaller and smaller venues. Very sad.
I saw UB40 in Calgary 4 or 5 years ago having no clue Ali had left, and it was just weird seeing his brother trying to sing. The show was good overall but it was a small venue indeed.
but the new album got in the charts ?
bygones be bygones ub40 back together would be a amazing end to a amazing band dreaming maybe
Love you Ali you are UB40 ❤️❤️
I thought it was Ali and the dep band.
Who's we? 🤔
UB4O superb band.
Ali did not seem to have much time for Andy Peters.
Cause he ain't female
Either of them.
Yes Big up ❤
Left ub40 16 years ago
Just seen them live in Leeds & they were absolutely INCREDIBLE. Life changing to see a legend I’ve been brought up on in person. Safe to say he’s still got it. Much love Ali❤️
You mean this guy is still around in concerts?
@@OneHundredPiplup Was that not obvious when I said i’d just seen him live?
@xmaxladx that was BEFORE I started watching videos of him
UB40 ❤
Love you ub40 ❤❤
If Oasis can get back together Im sure there is hope for UB40... It would be fantastic.❤
He says they did a tribute tour for astro ..thats not true the tour dates was already set before astro died he just continued the tour without him
They are so rude, they made it a point to make him feel like an old relic. UB40 is a legend and their music is timeless, that what it will make them forever young.
He is Ub40. He is the face & the sound. There is no replacement when this man is gone. Deal with it
The ub40 that i and many millions of other people were 8 guys that grew up together no egos just talent and teamwork sadly two members passed away and one retired its such a shame they split into two groups
Coming from brum his the real deal as a kid starting senior school 1982 red red wine his bros band not real ones you can't have 2 the other one trying to big up small heath fc who just been relegated to there new home where they belong 😅
He's VERY serious. You wouldn't think so from the music videos where he looks like a laugh.
Yeah, even when you're brother is in a tribute act to Ali, haha. Only one Ali = UB40.
The brothers need to bury the hatchett and reconcile- forgiveness is Godly and we must do it, even if so so difficult.
Todo final de semana toca as músicas dele em um Bar na esquina da minha casa. Escrevo do Brasil.