This collection of reggae and dancehall covers found UB40 hitting their commercial stride, reinterpreting familiar tunes with their signature blend of pop sensibility and authentic reggae instrumentation.
- "Labour of Love" reached number one on the UK Albums Chart and number 36 on the US Billboard 200.
- The album was primarily recorded at Ali & Robin’s home studio in Bearwood, Birmingham.
- It spawned the hit singles "Red Red Wine," a cover of Neil Diamond's song, and "Many Rivers to Cross."
UB40 are a British group formed in Birmingham in 1978, initially known for their reggae and pop fusion. At the time of "Labour of Love," they had already achieved international success with their reggae covers album "Signing Off."
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