Did UB40 cover Red Red Wine?

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Did UB40 cover Red Red Wine?

Did UB40 cover Red Red Wine?

The lyrics are written from the perspective of a person who finds that drinking red wine is the only way to forget his woes. UB40 recorded a cover version in 1983 that went to #1 in the UK and was moderately successful in the United States. It was rereleased in 1988 and went to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

When was Red Red Wine a hit for UB40?

As it turns out, British reggae stars of yesteryear UB40 didn't know who they were covering when they recorded their 1983 hit "Red Red Wine," the Financial Times reports.

What instruments are used in UB40 Red Red Wine?

  • Drums. Snare. Shaker. Bass drum.
  • Guitar. Rhythm guitar. Bass guitar.
  • Vocals. Lead vocals. Backing vocals - harmony. Toasting vocals.

Was Red Red Wine written by Neil Diamond?

Neil Diamond Red Red Wine/Compositeurs

Who sang Red Red Wine in UB40?

UB40 Red Red Wine/Artistes

Who wrote Red Red Wine by UB40?

Neil Diamond Red Red Wine/Paroliers

Who wrote Red Red Wine UB40?

Neil Diamond Red Red Wine/Paroliers

What is the meaning of UB40?

The name "UB40" was selected in reference to an attendance card issued to people claiming unemployment benefits from the UK government Department of Employment. The designation UB40 stood for Unemployment Benefit, Form 40.

Where was Red Red Wine filmed?

Birmingham The Eagle and Tun pub in Birmingham has re-opened after a seven year closure. The pub - which is located on the corner of Banbury Street - was made famous when Birmingham's favourite reggae/pop group - UB40 - shot the video for their chart-topping single Red Red Wine there back in 1983.

Who sings red red wine Bob Marley or UB40?

  • "Red, Red Wine" is a song written and performed by Neil Diamond in 1968. Tony Tribe covered the song in 1969 in a reggae-influenced style, and UB40 covered the song in 1983 in a lighter reggae-style. Although Bob Marley never covered the song, the reggae cover versions have often been incorrectly attributed to him.

What is the red red wine song?

  • "Red Red Wine" is a song originally written and recorded by Neil Diamond that was then covered by Tony Tribe and more famously by UB40. In the song, the singer finds drinking red wine is the only way to forget a lost love.

What is red label wine?

  • Manufactured and bottled by J. Wray & Nephew in Kingston , Jamaica , Jamaican Red Label Wine is the number one selling Wine in Jamaica, is the preferred drink at Dance Halls, and is the only option for expert bakers when preparing those outstanding Christmas Puddings.

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