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Post by smq on Nov 18, 2016 19:44:04 GMT
i "like" both versions of UB40 on Facebook, mainly to keep abreast of anything happening. Not a massive reggae fan but do enjoy a bit and quite like both versions of the band but they absolutely hate each other! Fans of Robin's version absolutely slaughtering Ali's version latest (ironically) acoustic album. I actually think it's pretty good and enjoyed the two songs they did on BBC2 earlier tonight. Believe there's court action still ongoing (Colin 69 probably knows?). Interesting that BBC didn't use "UB40" once when introducing them!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2016 19:21:45 GMT
I've listened to some of the new acoustic UB40 album on Apple Music.....I like what I've heard but need to listen to the whole thing.
As far as I know the rights to the UB40 name will still be going through the courts......all very messy.
I did join the UB40 message board but have never posted as I also like both versions and because the place is dead.
Perhaps Facebook is the place to be but its not really for me.
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Post by madtom on Nov 21, 2016 20:02:23 GMT
I did join the UB40 message board How many times? |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2016 20:05:24 GMT
I did join the UB40 message board How many times? Just once..... |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2016 20:11:20 GMT
Feckin hell...he's back. Again. And UB40 are shite. I suppose because of my age and where I'm from I have a bit of a soft spot for them. My Mrs took me to see them many years ago and I was surprised at how good they were. Like Quo they have made some real crap though..... |
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Post by madtom on Nov 21, 2016 20:12:05 GMT
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Post by smq on Nov 21, 2016 20:28:02 GMT
Like you Colin, I quite like both versions although slightly prefer the official/original (not Ali) band. The problem for them however is much like the Rossi issue with Quo. In a similar way that Joe Public perceive any members with Rossi is Quo, there is also a perception that anyone plus Ali is UB40.
Common denominator? The very unique voices they possess (just my opinion)
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2016 20:38:33 GMT
Like you Colin, I quite like both versions although slightly prefer the official/original (not Ali) band. The problem for them however is much like the Rossi issue with Quo. In a similar way that Joe Public perceive any members with Rossi is Quo, there is also a perception that anyone plus Ali is UB40. Common denominator? The very unique voices they possess (just my opinion) I saw the original line up (before the split) twice and I've seen Ali's line up twice. I've not seen Robin's line up as yet......I would like them to make up and re form but there appears to be a real hatred there from Ali. Shame. |
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Post by smq on Nov 21, 2016 20:48:32 GMT
Robin's band are good Colin- my impression was that they were doing it for the love whereas Ali and mates were doing it more for the money (his solo stuff having failed). Have only seen each version once though so no expert. My wife (a Brummie) who saw them when they were "breaking" in the late 70s/early 80's probably preferred Ali's lot (the voice I think). I'd have said the vitriol is more towards Ali from the original line up's fans.
Agree it's a shame and a reunion looks even less likely than we thought about a Frantic Four one!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2016 20:58:43 GMT
Robin's band are good Colin- my impression was that they were doing it for the love whereas Ali and mates were doing it more for the money (his solo stuff having failed). Have only seen each version once though so no expert. My wife (a Brummie) who saw them when they were "breaking" in the late 70s/early 80's probably preferred Ali's lot (the voice I think). I'd have said the vitriol is more towards Ali from the original line up's fans. Agree it's a shame and a reunion looks even less likely than we thought about a Frantic Four one! Yes mate I agree about the fans vitriol towards Ali. In interviews I've seen Robin and Duncan offer an olive branch to Ali.....but he's having none of it. Brothers eh? |
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Post by 4th Chord on Nov 21, 2016 21:00:27 GMT
Feckin hell...he's back. Again. And UB40 are shite. I suppose because of my age and where I'm from I have a bit of a soft spot for them. My Mrs took me to see them many years ago and I was surprised at how good they were. Like Quo they have made some real crap though..... This is good. Remember hearing The Earth Dies Screaming on my rotary dial radio on radio Luxembourg back in the day. |
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