"Promises and Lies" saw UB40 returning to their reggae roots after a period of more pop-oriented material, delivering a set of originals alongside a cover of "(I Can't Help) Falling in Love with You." The album became a global success, driven by the massive popularity of its lead single.
- The album reached number 1 in the UK and number 3 in Australia.
- "(I Can't Help) Falling in Love with You" was a number 1 hit in the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming UB40's first chart-topper in America.
- The album was produced by UB40 with production oversight from Ashley Cadell and Grant Nicholas.
UB40 is a multiracial British group that has achieved massive global success, best known for their reggae and pop fusion. By 1993, they had already established themselves as international stars with a string of hit singles and albums throughout the 1980s.
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