1979 was the first time I saw UB40, then 1980 ,, then world 🌎 tour in 82 they were one of the best bands I had ever seen ,, when the first 3 albums came out they were absolutely brilliant ,I was in Germany on exercise when my ex beautiful girlfriend sent me letter saying , red red wine was No 1 , that was it 4 me , they sold out ,, when they split it was hard , brother against brother ,, original band members against each other , and even worse , The loss of Brian Travis 😢 And also Astro They will never be the same without Ali and the other band members who split 💔 Money isn't everything ,,, You are brothers against brothers 😢
Do you know something that nobody else knows if so tell us because the fans of ub40 would like to know what you do and yes Ali left the band along with Mickey virtue and as you know further down the line the legend Astros left to join Ali and Mickey when robin brought his brother Duncan in to take Ali's place he was dismall he was a folk singer and played the spoons in there dad's folk band and didn't work for years before he joined robin he was never a lead vocalist Ali was always lead vocals so tell us what it is you think you know
Steve well said but you do get idiots that think Matt Doyle and before him Duncan Campbell the spoon player with there dad's folk band sound better than Ali the lead vocalist since they started out diluted the lot of them
Then how can you possibly be a fan of UB40? UB40 is a collective of musicians not just 1 man! If you look deeper into who actually wrote songs, who wrote chords, who wrote melodies then you will quickly learn that UB40 are a band and Ali actually did very very little compared to some of the other members. A true fan would love all members!
The band are solid, but without Ali it just isn't the real deal. When I watch an act, it's almost always the lead vocalist that makes the show what it is, that's usually the person most fans identify with.I wouldn't consider them a 'tribute act', they deserve more respect than that, but the fact they've always used lead vocalists that sound like Ali says a lot.
he aint the singer he used to be but the band that he left sound shit hot and matt doyle dont sound like ali but he dont need to. he as got a voice of is own. i cant knock him at all he sounds very very good to me,
Hardly sounds like Ali, Duncan did at the start but then started being himself which i understand but some of the tracks were just not the same. They really need to shake up the setlist it is very old now.
There was ample chance once BT and Astro passed to try to resolve there differences, both need eachother. Would the biggest come back since The Everleys
Why are people always complain about this awesome performance by Sir Matt, Sir Robin and the real UB40 members. Man, Ali left and wanted to be on his own, please watch the interview that Robin had with some interviewers, then you figure out who's right. No matter what people said, I am always a fan of the real UB40.
I love this group. But sadly i must say " one group is the original band/sound, and the other group is the original voice. Neither is the same without each other. There's a unique brotherly tone in Ally and Robins voice which is similar to each other. And when they blend, it is pure magic. Ally can find a million backing vocalist to harmonise with his awesome voice, it will never be the same as Robin's harmony. Same with Robin, he can change & change lead singers and sing those great high and low harmonies to them, it will never sound as good as him and Ally did. But i'm glad they both didn't quit music. It keeps the hope of a reunion alive in the hearts of us the fans. It is called "brotherly/DNA HARMONY" It can't be duplicated.
In my opinion, it's a brand new transformation for the band I mean an evolution.Sorry for nostalgical Ali's fan but Ali's getting older too and his performance is declining.And finally,UB40 's released new good single named Champion.
1 evolution isn't real 2 ali still does a better job than matt Doyle and the new single ain't that good either just like all the albums they've released since Ali left
Gerard they got another guy singing with them now a Matt Doyle first Duncan who to me was crap when my son and me heard Duncan singing red red wine let's just say a few people were putting comments up about how dismall he was plus the fact he played the spoons in his dad's folk band and he would be better sticking to folk music and the spoons aswell
Nah, you people are so fixated on Ali Campell that it's clear you have no idea what happened to the band. What you see in this video is Robin Campbell, Jimmy Brown, Earl Falconer and Norman Hassan playing as well as they ever did, despite many years of financial problems associated with the demands on the band created by one individual. Where did all the money go? One of life's great mysteries. Funny story about Ali refusing to go on a tour until his massive credit card bill was paid. Brilliant. Karaoke? Well, tune in to something else. Good luck Rob and the band and RIP the great Brian Travers who didn't betray his comrades. Sounds great to me.
There are so many rumours and we will never know other than there 2 sides to the story.. but it doesn’t deflect from the fact that without Ali the band sounds poor. Ali was the leader and main song writer when they wrote records… his voice was what made the songs famous and the band albeit with some good musicians was the back up…
Management corruption and certain members being corrupt with them that's what I think went on and it kind of shows how they still big ali up though In there live podcasts even though ali was and is supposed to be a liar etc
Shits all over Ali and his dep band. And these guys are smiling / loving it. Sounding better than ever and the musicianship is pro level. This is the true UB40 sound. Can't wait to see them again 👊
Gothegunners you said that right I said the same as you about Duncan he's absolutely awful as well and Ali was leadvocals from the start but you should hear Duncan singing he's dismall to say the least and the fact he played the spoons in his dad's folk band well say nomore and as you said needs to get a hearing test añd soon
What a solid Sound, Great Vocals. Harmony etc. Just sounds Refreshing. From A Real UB40 fan.
Not many on here Allistaire. I`m with You mate
1979 was the first time I saw UB40, then 1980 ,, then world 🌎 tour in 82 they were one of the best bands I had ever seen ,, when the first 3 albums came out they were absolutely brilliant ,I was in Germany on exercise when my ex beautiful girlfriend sent me letter saying , red red wine was No 1 , that was it 4 me , they sold out ,, when they split it was hard , brother against brother ,, original band members against each other , and even worse ,
The loss of Brian Travis 😢
And also Astro
They will never be the same without Ali and the other band members who split 💔
Money isn't everything ,,,
You are brothers against brothers 😢
if it aint ali ,it aint ub40. basically a tribute band
Ali’s on his own now, the band sound great without him, Ali is a bitter old twat with a great voice
bollocks you dont know what you are talking about.
ali,s band dont touch the real band that he left. and il tell you now i know.
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Do you know something that nobody else knows if so tell us because the fans of ub40 would like to know what you do and yes Ali left the band along with Mickey virtue and as you know further down the line the legend Astros left to join Ali and Mickey when robin brought his brother Duncan in to take Ali's place he was dismall he was a folk singer and played the spoons in there dad's folk band and didn't work for years before he joined robin he was never a lead vocalist Ali was always lead vocals so tell us what it is you think you know
Been a ub40 fan since they started , no Ali no UB40 simple.....
Steve well said but you do get idiots that think Matt Doyle and before him Duncan Campbell the spoon player with there dad's folk band sound better than Ali the lead vocalist since they started out diluted the lot of them
Then how can you possibly be a fan of UB40?
UB40 is a collective of musicians not just 1 man!
If you look deeper into who actually wrote songs, who wrote chords, who wrote melodies then you will quickly learn that UB40 are a band and Ali actually did very very little compared to some of the other members.
A true fan would love all members!
Es un placer escuchar esta música! UB40 forever!
Got a shout out at the beginning of this song off my best friend who was there cause i couldn't make it myself ❤💛💚
This band is everything with or without Ali. Great vocals delivery.
The band are solid, but without Ali it just isn't the real deal. When I watch an act, it's almost always the lead vocalist that makes the show what it is, that's usually the person most fans identify with.I wouldn't consider them a 'tribute act', they deserve more respect than that, but the fact they've always used lead vocalists that sound like Ali says a lot.
i agree but ali,s voice is decaying.
he aint the singer he used to be but the band that he left sound shit hot and matt doyle dont sound like ali but he dont need to. he as got a voice of is own. i cant knock him at all he sounds very very good to me,
Hardly sounds like Ali, Duncan did at the start but then started being himself which i understand but some of the tracks were just not the same.
They really need to shake up the setlist it is very old now.
There was ample chance once BT and Astro passed to try to resolve there differences, both need eachother. Would the biggest come back since The Everleys
don't sound like ub40, just the music.
Why are people always complain about this awesome performance by Sir Matt, Sir Robin and the real UB40 members. Man, Ali left and wanted to be on his own, please watch the interview that Robin had with some interviewers, then you figure out who's right. No matter what people said, I am always a fan of the real UB40.
I love this group. But sadly i must say " one group is the original band/sound, and the other group is the original voice. Neither is the same without each other. There's a unique brotherly tone in Ally and Robins voice which is similar to each other. And when they blend, it is pure magic. Ally can find a million backing vocalist to harmonise with his awesome voice, it will never be the same as Robin's harmony. Same with Robin, he can change & change lead singers and sing those great high and low harmonies to them, it will never sound as good as him and Ally did. But i'm glad they both didn't quit music. It keeps the hope of a reunion alive in the hearts of us the fans. It is called "brotherly/DNA HARMONY" It can't be duplicated.
Ven a PERÚ 🇵🇪 UB40 …los extrañamos!!
This band are nothing without Ali…
This is the second hand Ub 40
That's true robin and his band dismall
Can you play an instrument Dick-Head....Until then SHHHHHHH
The tribute band down my local sounded just like this lot, sorry to say but the voice in the songs is everything.
Where Ali
In my opinion, it's a brand new transformation for the band I mean an evolution.Sorry for nostalgical Ali's fan but Ali's getting older too and his performance is declining.And finally,UB40 's released new good single named Champion.
Eh!!! That's what happens when u get older, ali's still got the voice thou.
1 evolution isn't real 2 ali still does a better job than matt Doyle and the new single ain't that good either just like all the albums they've released since Ali left
Awful without Ali
this is the other ub40 with duncan as singer
Gerard they got another guy singing with them now a Matt Doyle first Duncan who to me was crap when my son and me heard Duncan singing red red wine let's just say a few people were putting comments up about how dismall he was plus the fact he played the spoons in his dad's folk band and he would be better sticking to folk music and the spoons aswell
No it isn't Duncan. It's Matt.
Still a Great band and unless you can Play an instrument or sing, STFU well done Robbie and all
Not worth the effort !
Angie you got that right try listening to them singing baby not the same
Nah, you people are so fixated on Ali Campell that it's clear you have no idea what happened to the band. What you see in this video is Robin Campbell, Jimmy Brown, Earl Falconer and Norman Hassan playing as well as they ever did, despite many years of financial problems associated with the demands on the band created by one individual. Where did all the money go? One of life's great mysteries. Funny story about Ali refusing to go on a tour until his massive credit card bill was paid. Brilliant. Karaoke? Well, tune in to something else. Good luck Rob and the band and RIP the great Brian Travers who didn't betray his comrades. Sounds great to me.
Garrison L, well said. 🙏
There are so many rumours and we will never know other than there 2 sides to the story.. but it doesn’t deflect from the fact that without Ali the band sounds poor. Ali was the leader and main song writer when they wrote records… his voice was what made the songs famous and the band albeit with some good musicians was the back up…
No wonder Astro and mickey left and joined Ali not the same without those betraying lot
Might sound great 2 u, don't sound like ub40 2 me. 2 sides 2 a story
Management corruption and certain members being corrupt with them that's what I think went on and it kind of shows how they still big ali up though In there live podcasts even though ali was and is supposed to be a liar etc
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Shits all over Ali and his dep band. And these guys are smiling / loving it. Sounding better than ever and the musicianship is pro level. This is the true UB40 sound. Can't wait to see them again 👊
Have you had a hearing check? Absolutely awful
Gothegunners you said that right I said the same as you about Duncan he's absolutely awful as well and Ali was leadvocals from the start but you should hear Duncan singing he's dismall to say the least and the fact he played the spoons in his dad's folk band well say nomore and as you said needs to get a hearing test añd soon
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Where is the bass player on this bass heavy track? The drummer is out of sync with the programmed drums too. Shockingly shit!
Its not the same
Fair play they are trying but I am afraid without the vocals of Ali it is not UB40 as I know it, well done for trying though lads x 👏👏
This is awful.
This literally a backing track without Ali