Ali Campbell On The Legacy Of UB40 & 45 Years In The Music Industry | This Morning

UB40’s hit songs Red, Red Wine, (I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With You and Kingston Town brought reggae music to the mainstream in Britain in the 80’s and 90’s. Now, they’re being honoured on the Camden Music Walk of Fame,  joining greats such as David Bowie, The Kinks and Amy Winehouse. Ali Campbell is joining us to tell us all about the legacy of UB40, celebrating 45 years in the music industry and revealing if he’ll ever make up with his brother Robin.

Broadcast on 24/08/2023

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[listennow]

Ali is the Heart and Soul of UB40, without question.

[JayMonk]

UB40 are absolute legends and they meant so much to many of us-in particular, growing up in ‘80’s/‘90’s. Keep up the great work. Thank you 🙏🏿 ❤😂

[naazbuksh]

Nobody Can Replace
Ali Campbell..One Of My
Most Favrt Singers & The Band UB40 👌❤️
Best Wishes Frm New Zealand 🇳🇿

[RICHP]

Ali Campbell has such an iconic voice. I grew up listening to UB40 and I love their music just as much today as I did back then. Their music will always stand the test of time.

Their music holds very special memories for me throughout my life.

Such a shame that the group don't all perform together.

[darkestserenity]

Always Loved UB40 and Ali Campbell is the true voice of the band for me

[janehollingsworth]

Ub40 is ali cambell no one else can take that from him❤❤❤

[abi-greenaway]

I’m 19 and I grew up listening to ub40 and other amazing bands glad to say I’m still listening to them and won’t stop

[kriskyza]

My babysitter would always play ub40 when I was 4yr old....im 42 now love ub40

[GraceZaalman]

I pray UB40 comes back together again 2 brothers should not be apart. Offcourse Ali is the voice off UB40, one off the most distinctive voices ever. Robin was also there from the beginning. They just have to be together again. Love all the groups❤

[Arbie_Games]

Ali is looking great. Rest in peace astro. Isn't it sad such a great band split up..

[Fanniesyeraunt]

Ali Campbell is and ALWAYS will be the true voice of UB40 ❤✌🏻
As the legend himself says - the rest are just tribute bands…

[tenjincheng]

love you ali campbell thank you and ub40 for all this wonderful reggae music

[christinemagee-zn]

Proud to be from Birmingham when UB40 are around❤

[RBboyVR]

Totally iconic voice and sound, great band, great memories.

[Kazza_]

I have loved UB40 and Alis voice since I first heard their music when I was 9 😄 seen them live 8 times....last 2 concerts were Ali & Astro. Still gutted about the split, but I'm loyal to Ali, he IS the voice of UB40, and the rest would be nowhere without him. ❤💛💚
Alis voice + reggae music have always been my favourite, literally every day I listen to something UB40 or just Ali on his own.
I'd love Ali to come back to Glasgow, it's been too long! ❤
be so mad if I bought UB40 tickets and it was the other lot, with no Ali honestly walk out, no one can fill his shoes.

[MrMystri]

No matter what their disagreements are, I see Ali as the voice of UB40 any other singer won’t do

[AvantiSiempre]

I was 3 when I started listening to ub40 with
My dad back in 1993 and I’m still listening today I got a long list on my Spotify play list
My favorite
WHERE DID I GO WRONG

[onlyme]

Never a fan myself but I get the popularity of the band and took an instant like to Ali on this interview 👍

[Bfritter]

I wish andi Peters and the young lady from the Saturdays were the full time presenters going forward. For the first time in a number of years I feel I want to watch a full programme. Refreshing these 2 good mix.

[Carole]

Love Ali Campbell his voice is unreal, like Elvis Presley NO one can sing like them ❤❤❤❤