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UB40

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UB40 are a British reggae and pop band formed in Birmingham, England, in 1978, taking their name from a UK unemployment benefit form. Founded around brothers Ali and Robin Campbell, the multiracial group became one of the best-selling reggae acts worldwide, known for hits such as "Red Red Wine," "Kingston Town" and "(I Can't Help) Falling in Love with You," and for their "Labour of Love" covers albums.

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Type: group →
Era: Streaming and the living archive →
Confidence: Well supported

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UB40 — Red Red Wine (official video, 4K remaster)

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Virgin. Official/label upload; discovery-only embed pending editorial rights review.

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UB40 — Kingston Town (official video)

YOUTUBE · rights discovery only · official video

Virgin. Official/label upload; discovery-only embed pending editorial rights review.

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UB40 - Red Red Wine (Official Video HD Remastered)

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Official youtube upload (channel: UB40); embedded as a discovery-only reference pending editorial review.

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In stories

Story · ProbableReggae and the UK

How the music took root in Britain and grew new branches.