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

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

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11 ай бұрын

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.
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@janehollingsworth5221 3 ай бұрын

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

@mikalayi Ай бұрын

Un 40 is he voice of Ali Campbell, the bass of Earl , the drums of Jimmy , the harmonies of Robin , the saxophone of Bryan and the percussionist

@JayMonk595 11 ай бұрын

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 🙏🏿 ❤😂

@jjc6776 10 ай бұрын

You nailed it. They were part of us. They were part of us growing up.

@joysherriff8461 3 ай бұрын

Yes they are, but Ali Campbell is only the singer. The original band are a separate entity.

@naazbuksh1 11 ай бұрын

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

@peterdent2019 3 ай бұрын

Matt Doyle can! 😂

@stig20101 Ай бұрын

Ali left them so he did get replaced twice

@fF-jb4gs Ай бұрын

@@peterdent2019bollocks 😂

@listennow1537 6 ай бұрын

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

@garydeperio8630 Ай бұрын

There is no UB40 without Ali Campbell

@stig20101 Ай бұрын

Ali left ub40 and he's arrogant and big headed

@EmilySmith-pp3jb 15 күн бұрын

I disagree he was very humble, no disrespect for yourself I think he is great

@darkestserenity6775 3 ай бұрын

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

@Fanniesyeraunt71 10 ай бұрын

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

@Mosel66 5 ай бұрын

Ali the voice without the music

@morganalvarez5925 4 ай бұрын

Not only Ali his brother Robin is just as big a part of UB40 aswell

@Arbie_Games 6 ай бұрын

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

@kriskyza9215 4 ай бұрын

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

@elleeme9451 11 ай бұрын

I will always love UB40.♥️

@richardpincher8936 3 ай бұрын

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.

@ElimanGibba 2 ай бұрын

UB 40 will always be 1 in spirit. Their legacy is outstanding.

@stig20101 Ай бұрын

Ali hasn't got his voice anymore though and he's big headed

@richardpincher8936 Ай бұрын

@stig20101 on Spotify, he still does, and do you know him personality?

@abi-greenaway 11 ай бұрын

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

@_silvamusic_ 11 ай бұрын

I am very pleased that young people like you are also discovering the band UB40 and like it😊💚👌🏼

@jakesmith-bs4jd 10 ай бұрын

Same here at 23. Saw them live at Koko last night!

@Kazza_8240 11 ай бұрын

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! ❤ .....I'd be so mad if I bought UB40 tickets and it was the other lot, with no Ali there.....I'd honestly walk out, no one can fill his shoes.

@jackiesmith3684 10 ай бұрын

Kazza agree with every word you said love Ali's voice and as you said to me no one could fill his boots he was the voice of UB40 and like you if I went to a concert and it wasn't Ali singing I would walk out as well but we'll said kazza

@Kazza_8240 10 ай бұрын

@@jackiesmith3684 👊🏻

@andyscullion 10 ай бұрын

Have you ever considered where Ali might be if it wasn't for his 'brothers'? By that I mean the whole band. Not being arsey. Genuine question. It's just all I see is Ali wanted full control. He didn't get it. He left, waiting for them to fold as he, like everyone, thought they couldn't survive without him. He's partially right. They HAVE survived...but never been the same. And when they replaced Ali with Duncan was seen as the ultimate betrayal by Ali. But...HE left the group. I believe he planned on reforming with the members he liked, minus the management. But, the original band didn't split leaving him on his own. I mean, he started solo. That did not work out at all. So then he steals the name UB40 claiming it belongs to him as it's his voice?? Doesn't work like that at all. How legally he's getting away with it, I don't know.

@jackiesmith3684 10 ай бұрын

@@andyscullion Andy how can Ali steal the name UB40 it doesn't belong to any of them it was the name of the card you had to have when they were all signing on so no robins band doesn't own it and neither does Ali so when robin wanted to take him to court to get ownership of the name he had no chance of getting it as it was a signing on card that every unemployed person had to have to sign own

@andyscullion 10 ай бұрын

@@jackiesmith3684 I know what they were named after. However, the 'original' band that Ali left were called UB40. Ali was expecting them to fold but they didn't. So, Ali decides, after solo wasn't going great, to atake the name already in use...UB40!! So, we had TWO groups called UB40. I lost count how many people complained online because they bought tickets to go and see UB40 and were disappointed when it was Duncan, not Ali singing. That's not right. The 'originals' did take Ali to court. I'm not sure what the outcome was, but I'm assuming Ali was ordered to re-name UB40 ft Ali Campbell, so people knew who was who. You can't start a group or band and take somebody else's name. That's what Ali did. So I do believe he was in the wrong, I'm afraid.

@tenjincheng9778 10 ай бұрын

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

@GraceZaalman 2 ай бұрын

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❤

@user-qv2bk4kp7w 11 ай бұрын

Proud to be from Birmingham when UB40 are around❤

@andyscullion 10 ай бұрын

I would be proud too. But can't you talk some sense into Ali Campbells head??

@wardy1461 24 күн бұрын

Now none of em live in Brum apart from Mickey his from rednal

@melanieallison5504 11 ай бұрын

Only one Ali Campbell, UB40 are amazing 👏

@onlyme219 11 ай бұрын

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

@stig20101 Ай бұрын

He's not the nice person you think he is I used to be a big Ali fan but not so much anymore

@musicispleasure2741 9 ай бұрын

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

@SistaJaine 2 ай бұрын

UB40's Signing Off Album, one of the Best Reggae Albums ever, before they became commercialised.

@markwinters1216 2 ай бұрын

Brilliant album. Had it on today full volume .

@MrMystri 3 ай бұрын

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

@user-vt2kk2xd9f 11 ай бұрын

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.

@sianwarwick633 8 ай бұрын

This is Andi Peters ? Good grief i dont recognize him

@biegebythesea6775 14 күн бұрын

@sianwarwick633 what??? He looks EXACTLY THE SAME except he goes to the gym, clearly.

@biegebythesea6775 14 күн бұрын

100%. Much prefer them.

@Carole815 8 ай бұрын

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

@Fanniesyeraunt71 5 ай бұрын

Truth….well said!👏👌

@Carole815 5 ай бұрын

Tracey we need to teach the world lol ❤

@Fanniesyeraunt71 5 ай бұрын

@@Carole815 I think you’re right! lol … both are absolute legends!! ❤️❤️

@Carole815 5 ай бұрын

@@Fanniesyeraunt71 did to 😊

@joanne4692 3 ай бұрын

My one wish in life is for ub40 to b4 reunited. I grew up with them, is the young singer I. Ub40. The young singer looks like your son, I. Your brothers band. I miss youse.❤❤❤❤❤rip❤❤❤

@CatsandJP 11 ай бұрын

I have alway love UB 40…Red Red Wine, I Got You Babe with Christie Hyde are some of my favourites…..I listen to them nearly everyday on my KZfaq Music when I’m pottering about doing my thing like cleaning or gardening….I’m also looking forward to the Bob Marley movie…two more of my favourite are Chaka Demus and Pliers version of Twist and Shout and Don’t be Crue……, I like Eddie Grant too and I don’t mind Si Cranston from the Dualers, or Toots and the Maytals…I’ve been fan from way back of reggae and I glad it’s becoming popular again..❤️🇦🇺🇦🇺

@silviooliveiraperuibe6825 8 ай бұрын

Cresci ouvindo Ub40, isso nos anos 80 e 90 Brasil 🇧🇷

@hop1887 4 ай бұрын

These are my heroes, Bob Marley, Ali Campbell, and Lucky Dube. I am happy HE is still alive. I was just a kid when Bob Marley died, but he was so alive in our home, that sometimes as a kid then, I used to be confused rhen if he was dead or alive. I just love these guys! There songs are deep soul searching songs and evergreen! I wish I could meet Ali Campbell in person.

@patriciajones4732 11 ай бұрын

UB 40, Absolutely AWSOME, love Reggae music, Ali OnevRexy Dude yeah.❤️🌹❤️

@wildberry362 6 ай бұрын

I Love ali campbell songs all of them sweet melody to everyone's ears ali campbell is the oringal

@xmaxladx 3 ай бұрын

Just seen them live in Leeds & they were absolutely INCREDIBLE. Life changing to see a legend I’ve been brought up on in person. Safe to say he’s still got it. Much love Ali❤️

@OneHundredPiplup Ай бұрын

You mean this guy is still around in concerts?

@xmaxladx Ай бұрын

@@OneHundredPiplup Was that not obvious when I said i’d just seen him live?

@OneHundredPiplup Ай бұрын

@xmaxladx that was BEFORE I started watching videos of him

@gailleavey7169 6 ай бұрын

Love you Ali you are UB40 ❤️❤️

@judymckeown5022 11 ай бұрын

Love love UB40 they are fantastic ❤️👍👍

@Chumba-iv5xb 11 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤UB40 forever.

@geoffjoffy 3 ай бұрын

I love Ali Campbell. HE IS UB40.

@neill4133 6 ай бұрын

He's looking well, big up Ali

@endlessglizzys_.0233 11 ай бұрын

UB40 are amazing 👏

@wildberry362 6 ай бұрын

I love Bass music that what makes u want to dance

@EmilySmith-pp3jb 15 күн бұрын

Please Ali can you tell my family you did wave back at me, 7th July this year I'm the nutty smiler your music kept me going through hard times when young, ah hem just a few years ago 🙏🙏❤️

@lynnjackson7039 3 ай бұрын

Been a from 1980 since hearing the first Labour of Love album ❤. Love Ali so much. ❤

@alexajones2331 5 ай бұрын

Going too see them on concert in April ❤️

@maggiemorton9694 7 ай бұрын

Coming to see you in June in Germany ❤. Got the Tickets from my daughter today for xmas❤❤❤

@sofiasegovia4788 10 ай бұрын

I love them....UB40!!!♥️🥰😍

@Rodney_Trotter_Dave 3 ай бұрын

Ali is a legend !

@marklookers25 10 ай бұрын

Yes Big up ❤

@skevimavride9584 11 ай бұрын

Great to hear that Brummie accent ! Love & still love UB40 Ali Campbell !! Any chance visiting Cyprus ?

@onlyme219 11 ай бұрын

I had my honeymoon in Cyprus to this day the very best holiday destination, you can hire a soft-top jeep and get from one end of the island to another within 2 hours, driving on our side of the road like back home. It has romantic towns, rave towns, historical towns, just a great place to holiday. Sorry, I know my reply has nothing to do with anything, but I love Cyprus, you can even book a ship to take you to Egypt, see the pyramids and get back to Cyprus a day later for about £150 ahead, bargain

@skevimavride9584 11 ай бұрын

@@onlyme219 wow what a beautiful right up and a advert for Cyprus ! I have been here since 1981 & never looked back ! If you ever visit our little island let me know !

@gailleavey7169 6 ай бұрын

Went to all your live shows NEC Ali ❤️

@skylargreen7156 11 ай бұрын

UB40 ❤

@paulfearn4905 11 ай бұрын

Ali is the best❤

@stuarthowells1938 3 ай бұрын

Never been a big fan but even I know the distinctive voice of Ali Campbell, and associate it with UB40 , I couldn’t see myself going to watch them without him it’s just not the same 👍

@melmcgreevy913 2 ай бұрын

I saw something on here(KZfaq) about UB40 but with the new fella leadsinging n he's literally a spitting image of Ali Campbell when he was younger just after they started, his hair n even his face is literally 20yr old Ali Campbell, it's mad, but his voice hasn't a patch on the real Ali's❤❤

@leemiller349 9 ай бұрын

I love UB40.

@verdellellis4043 3 ай бұрын

Ali was born with a gifted Voice.

@scottdavidson1024 11 ай бұрын

Amazing ❤🤙

@albertg63 10 ай бұрын

He called his brothers band a tribute band 😂😂😂😂😂 he is right though, there is no UB40 without Ali Campbell!

@JohnAnderton-kx1zy 6 ай бұрын

Correct!

@drewbase 6 ай бұрын

Agree, yet the man always made me think of Tony Soprano (or any other mob boss for that matter) so I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s the issue between him and his brother (who is surrounded by not 1 but a bunch of guys)

@James.G.Ireland 4 ай бұрын

@@drewbasewtf 😂

@sandraoutar3606 4 ай бұрын

Saw them in concert in New York in the eighties, they were great. Sad now they've split into 2 bands- shame they were cool

@avfcdunc 4 ай бұрын

His band are literally terrible 🤦🏻‍♂️

@kelliethompson2920 11 ай бұрын

Big up ali ❤❤❤😊😊😊

@Wannabestartinsumthin 2 ай бұрын

I love his voice

@cocomu9955 3 ай бұрын

We love you Ali! ❤

@carnivalimusic 10 ай бұрын

UB4O superb band.

@gustavonavarro707 Ай бұрын

Ali Campbell, master of Reggae.

@ronely_kalau 5 ай бұрын

❤Ali Campbell! Solomon Islands 🇸🇧

@riteshjhimlah1807 Ай бұрын

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉The Ub40 Is Unic And Exceptional🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

@smasher8543 2 ай бұрын

I Grew up listening to UB40 ❤

@smasher8543 2 ай бұрын

Big love from Fiji….🇫🇯 we only know Ali Campbell…UB40

@fluorosco 6 ай бұрын

Brilliant this Guy❤😊

@carolbarlow2244 5 ай бұрын

LOVE YA ALI ❤❤❤❤❤

@01pabz 5 ай бұрын

Ali was the voice not the band simple. Without the band he would never be the voice…..

@veritas3179 2 ай бұрын

Ali is the greatest in the 80's mate!

@donnacollinson8683 2 ай бұрын

Love you guys your all tops 👍❤️😘🫡

@tobysawrey-cookson265 2 ай бұрын

Very Good

@brummypaul9315 3 ай бұрын

Greetings from sparkhill

@Mark-ij2nh 2 ай бұрын

Birmingham born and proud

@sodd1000 4 ай бұрын

Shame he is having to be interviewed by these two lightrweights.

@stephenbrannigan8870 Ай бұрын

To all them out there saying Ali isn't UB40, they have it all wrong ,who started the band it was Ali and there would of never being a UB40 only for him so have a bit of respect for the man ,what a chanter

@rachelhill1535 25 күн бұрын

Legend

@patbennett2274 11 ай бұрын

Love u long time Ali ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@sherimillman53 11 ай бұрын

Great Interview love UB40

@rachelb8863 7 ай бұрын

It's all about me me me me me me me me me. The truth speaks

@elyaya1840 3 ай бұрын

Ali where was you last night at the Birmingham City Ground... It was not the same without you ❤Please return to the band.. Just hold your head up high Bab! ❤ Regardless of what happened you are the driving wheels of UB40 And there is no UB40 without you Ali❤

@casadelvino2337 2 ай бұрын

Todo final de semana toca as músicas dele em um Bar na esquina da minha casa. Escrevo do Brasil.

@Popunkwillneverdie 3 күн бұрын

He's family ❤

@TheIntelDIPLO 11 ай бұрын

We love William Shatner.

@maifat 3 ай бұрын

Hi Ali

@LeeHale-jl7ty 11 ай бұрын

Left ub40 16 years ago

@Parknest 7 ай бұрын

It is a shame that Ali left the band but his reasons for leaving were valid (the mismanagement of their record label and the subsequent bankruptcy of various band members). I don't agree with him using the UB40 name when his former bandmates are still going but that issue has been legally resloved. There have been several bands who have lost their main vocalist and have gone on to have more hits with a new vocalist. RIP Astro.

@ann.obrien5139 5 ай бұрын

Just seen his Melbourne concert , fantastic, he’s still got it ❤️

@FlyingHigh99999 3 ай бұрын

Forget the hits.The original band wrote and produced some amazing albums Signing off Geoffrey Morgan UB44 Baggaridim Rat in mi kitchen to name a few. UB40 were part of our childhood for millions of us. RIP Brian and Astro. Ali, big love to ya

@simonedgbaston 3 ай бұрын

💰 Ali Campbell & some session Musicians Posing as UB40 🤣🤣

@chiganuggoo9929 10 ай бұрын

He's right about the tribute bands.... I saw one a couple of years ago and they were much better than the 'original' band I saw 6 months earlier (without Ali)...it's all so confusing.

@stig20101 Ай бұрын

I think Ali's band have gone bad tbh

@Nepukosweno 5 ай бұрын

Ali compbell is getting old and it worries me a lot as a huge fan, because until this year2024 no one has sing similar to his great voice, huge respect for you Ali I never give up on you❤

@MelliaBoomBot 9 ай бұрын

Jeepers, Andi Peters, your arms!

@rwshizz 7 ай бұрын

The real voice of UB40, selling out large venues and festivals and having top ten albums. Sadly Robin's tribute act are struggling and haven't properly chatted since Ali left, playing smaller and smaller venues. Very sad.

@discgolfrocks 6 ай бұрын

I saw UB40 in Calgary 4 or 5 years ago having no clue Ali had left, and it was just weird seeing his brother trying to sing. The show was good overall but it was a small venue indeed.

@stig20101 Ай бұрын

but the new album got in the charts ?

@roadrunnerwb 6 ай бұрын

Ali ist nun mal die Stimme, die Stimme der Hits und Charterfolge. Alle anderen sind großartige Musiker. Schön wäre auch Einigkeit. Aber mit der Vorgeschichte geht es eben nicht. Dire Straits waren auch Mark und David Knopfler und es funktionierte nicht dauerhaft gremeinsam. ELO ohne Jeff Lynne gab es, Queen nach Mercury und Genesis ohne Collins. Waren da mega-erfolgreiche Titel bei herausgekommen? Abgesehen vom Tod von Christie McVie hatte Fleetwood Mac nach Streit und Weggang von Lindsey Buckingham die Hälfte ihrer Titel nicht mehr spielen können, da ja nur Stevie Nicks ihren Part noch machen konnte, doch auch Gitarrenperformance nun fehlte. Und so ist das mit allen Bands, wo dann die typischen Kopfstimmen fehlen. Barry, der letzte Bee Gee kann super singen. Was hilft es? Die Menschen erwarten aber den typischen Sound, sonst können sie zu jeder guten Coverband gehen....

@avfcdunc 11 ай бұрын

No mention of Brian your best mate 💔. Not one member of UB40’s in your group must be lonely

@andyscullion 10 ай бұрын

Must admit, I got confused when he kept using the word 'we'. Who's 'we' exactly? He needs to stop acting like a kid and sort things. You can hear the petulant in him here. 'I am the one who sang the hits'. What, so the rest of the band, including your brother get no recognition? It was all Ali?? Grow up Ali!!!

@delboy8569 10 ай бұрын

Yep He was the voice, Jimmy was and still is the drummer, Brian , Sax R I P Astro Toaster R I P , Norman Percussion, Earl Bass Robin Vocals Guitar, Micky Keyboards, so these guys also played on all those hits too mate

@andyscullion 10 ай бұрын

@@delboy8569 I remember when they first split up. I thought in my head they'd be back together in five years. Obviously the wounds haven't healed. I think Ali basically wanted ultimate control as he saw himself as the main man. This didn't happen and he walked, expecting them to fold and then he'd reform with the ones he liked. But they didn't fold and replacing Ali with Duncan I think was what Ali can't forgive. But...HE left!!! They would have had him back if he swallowed his pride, shook hands and stop being a child!!

@warrennom3194 10 ай бұрын

@@andyscullion Ali is UB40 without him they are just karaoke

@andyscullion 10 ай бұрын

@@warrennom3194 I agree he was the voice of UB40. But to say the rest contributed nothing to the group is silly on Ali's part. And if you need proof? How successful has Ali been since leaving? He's flopped. Solo didn't work out. So he takes UB40s name even though UB40 still exist. Right there; that is wrong. I don't care he was THE voice; UB40 was and is a group and Ali was out of order for just using the name claiming it's his. He's had no hits in the singles. A few albums that made the top 20. Three I think in fifteen years. He should have just gone back, shook hands and be 'UB40 '!!