UB40's Lead Singer Releases Solo Album Running Free, the new album from UB40's frontman Ali Campbell, is a reggae-soul-pop tour de force. It features The World's Greatest Rhythm Section, Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare, collaborations with some legendary singers and musicians, several sublime cover versions, and the unique voice and songwriting excellence of Mr Red Red Wine himself.With so many famous names on the record, and so many great songs, both originals and covers, Running Free, only Ali's second solo album (the follow-up to 1995's Big Love), is bound to dominate the airwaves on its release. There will even be a duet concert next year at the Royal Albert Hall guest-starring the various singers who appeared on the album, while every one of the artists has been filmed for a special 'Making Of' documentary for TV broadcast later this year. Talking of Red Red Wine, Running Free is the natural successor to UB40's best-loved album, the appropriately titled Labour Of Love, on which Birmingham's finest covered songs by their musical idols in their own inimitable style. On Running Free, Ali goes one better by inviting his musical idols to sing with him. "They were a joy to work with," says Ali of his team-ups with soul icon Smokey Robinson and reggae giants Aston "Family Man" Barrett and Ernest Ranglin. It's not surprising that Ali is so enthused: "This is a classic party record with great people on it," he says. "And it's a bunch of great songs."True enough, every track on Running Free has something to offer, whether it's partnerships with some of music's all-time greats or collaborations with no less talented though relative newcomers from all areas of the contemporary music scene such as Mick Hucknall, Bitty McLean, Beverley Knight, Lemar and Katie Melua. And each track, recorded at Jamaica's Anchor studio and Eden in West London, is filled with melodic delights. There's the version of Johnny Nash's 1968 Top 5 hit, Hold Me Tight, whose infectious skank has already been wowing audiences across Europe. I'll Be Standing By, a cover of the Al Green song, features guest vocals from Lemar and is another superb example of lilting Lovers Rock, the contrast between the sweet vocals and tuff beats, plus the solid rhythms and crystalline production, making this one of many contenders for single release on Running Free. The title track, a faster-paced original composition, is a duet with UK soul diva Beverley Knight, and the male/female vocals work superbly well together. There are other boy-girl duets on Running Free: Cold Around My Heart is an original tune with a swooping, elegant melody. Don't Try This At Home, another original song, this one featuring Katie Melua, could also easily be lifted off the album for single release, with its infectious rhythm and pretty chord sequence.Then the men get a chance to shine. On Would I Lie To You, Bitty McLean, a former tape op at UB40's Dep International studios, helps turn the Charles & Eddie song, one of the most-admired latterday soul tunes, into a beautiful slice of lilting reggae. Hallelujah Time, the Bob Marley song, is no less than a Motown summit meeting, featuring as it does vocal contributions from Smokey Robinson and awaiting a vocal addition from Stevie Wonder . Don't Go, a version of the Drifters song that he's always wanted to cover, features Ali solo he even does the basso profundo "don't go's"! It's another great party tune. I Want One Of Those is another original composition, and shows Ali soaring gracefully over the melody. There's a version of Smokey's 1981 Number 1 smash, Being With You, this time with Mick Hucknall on the mic. Brave are the men who tackle Stevie's vintage Village Ghetto Land ¬ step forward, Aston "Family Man" Barrett, Ernest Ranglin and Don Yute, with extra toasting from the studio engineer's kids as Ali's social conscience shines through. Finally, Ali's brother Robin joins him for a poignant rendition of the Campbell boys' childhood favourite, Devoted To You by the Everly Brothers."There was no compromise," says Ali of Running Free and the sense of freedom he enjoyed during recording. "I was in control. I was as happy as a pig in shit, working with my heroes. In fact, I haven't been this excited about a record since Labour Of Love."Ali CampbellRunning Free - album release October 1stHold Me Tight -- single release September 24th Running Free Track Listing 1. Hold Me Tight 2. I'll Be Standing By feat. Lemar 3. Running Free feat. Beverley Knight 4. Cold Around My Heart 5. Don't Try This At Home feat. Katie Melua 6. Would I Lie To You feat. Bitty McLean 7. Hallelujah Time feat. Smokey Robinson & Stevie Wonder 8. Don't Go 9. I Want One Of Those 10. Being With You feat. Mick Hucknall 11. Village Ghetto Land feat. Aston Barrett, Ernest Ranglin & Don Yute 12. Devoted To You feat. Robin Campbell http://www.alicampbell.net/
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AlbumsYear Album UK U.S.1980 Signing Off 2 -1981 Present Arms 2 -1981 Present Arms in Dub 38 -1982 UB44 4 -1982 The Singles Album 17 -1983 UB40 Live 44 -1983 More UB40 Music - -1983 Labour of Love 1 1 141984 Geffery Morgan 3 601985 Baggariddim 14 -1985 Little Baggariddim - 401985 The UB40 File - -1986 Rat in the Kitchen 4 531987 UB40 CCCP: Live in Moscow - 1211987 The Best of UB40 - Volume One 3 -1988 UB40 12 441989 Labour of Love II 3 301993 Promises and Lies 1 61994 Labour Of Love, Volumes I and II (re-issue) 5 -1995 The Best of UB40 - Volume Two 12 -1997 Guns in the Ghetto 7 1761998 UB40 Present the Dancehall Album - -1998 Labour of Love III 8 -2000 The Very Best of UB40 7 -2001 Cover Up 29 -2002 UB40 Present the Fathers of Reggae - -2003 Homegrown 49 -2003 Labour of Love, Volumes I, II and III (re-issue) 7 -2005 Who You Fighting For? 20 -1 Labour Of Love reached number fifteen in the U.S. in 1988 with the re-popularization of "Red Red Wine".[edit] SinglesYear Song UK singles U.S. Hot 1001980 "King"/"Food for Thought" 4 -1980 "My Way of Thinking" / "I Think It's Going to Rain Today" 6 -1980 "The Earth Dies Screaming" / "Dream a Lie" 10 -1981 "Don't Let It Pass You By" / "Don't Slow Down" 16 -1981 "One in Ten" 7 -1982 "I Won't Close My Eyes" 32 -1982 "Love Is All Is All Right" 29 -1982 "So Here I Am" 25 -1983 "I've Got Mine" 45 -1983 "Red Red Wine" 1 341983 "Please Don't Make Me Cry" 10 -1983 "Many Rivers to Cross" 16 -1984 "Cherry Oh Baby" 12 -1984 "If It Happens Again" 9 -1984 "Riddle Me" 59 -1985 "I'm Not Fooled" / "The Pillow" 59 -1985 "I Got You Babe" (with Chrissie Hynde) 1 281985 "Don't Break My Heart" 3 -1986 "Sing Our Own Song" 5 -1986 "All I Want to Do" 42 -1987 "Rat in my Kitchen" 12 -1987 "Watchdogs" 39 -1987 "Maybe Tomorrow" 14 -1988 "Reckless" (with Afrika Bambaataa) 17 -1988 "Where Did I Go Wrong" 26 -1988 "Red Red Wine" (U.S. re-issue) - 11988 "Breakfast in Bed" (with Chrissie Hynde) 6 -1988 "Come out to Play" 77 -1989 "I Would Do for You" 45 -1989 "Homely Girl" 6 -1990 Kingston Town 4 -1990 "Wear You to the Ball" 35 -1990 "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight" (with Robert Palmer) 6 -1990 "Impossible Love" 47 -1990 "Here I Am (Come and Take Me)" 46 71990 "The Way You Do the Things You Do" 49 61991 "Groovin'" - 901992 "One in Ten" (remix by 808 State) 17 -1993 "Can't Help Falling in Love" 1 11993 "Higher Ground" 8 451993 "Bring Me Your Cup" 24 -1994 "C'est La Vie" 37 -1994 "Reggae Music" 28 -1995 "Until My Dying Day" 15 -1997 "Tell Me Is It True" 14 -1997 "Always There" 53 -1998 "Come Back Darling" 10 -1998 "Holly Holy" 31 -1999 "The Train Is Coming" 30 -2000 "Light My Fire" 63 -2001 "Since I Met You Lady" (with Lady Saw) / "Sparkle of My Eyes" 40 -2002 "Cover Up" 54 -2003 "Swing Low" 15 -2005 "Kiss and Say Goodbye" 19 -2005 "Reasons" (with Hunterz and The Dhol Blasters) 75 -2006 "Who You Fighting For" (download only) * James (Jimmy) Brown - born 20 November 1957, Birmingham - drums * Ali Campbell - born Alistair Campbell, 15 February 1959, Birmingham - guitar, lead vocals * Robin Campbell - born 25 December 1954, Birmingham - lead guitar, vocals * Earl Falconer - born 23 January 1957, Birmingham - bass guitar, vocals * Norman Hassan - born 26 January 1958, Birmingham - percussion, trombone, vocals * Brian Travers - born 7 February 1959, Birmingham - saxophone * Mickey Virtue - born Michael Virtue, 19 January 1957, Birmingham - keyboards * Astro - born Terence Wilson, 24 June 1957, Birmingham - toasting vocals, percussion, trumpetAnd guest members include(d): * Patrick Tenyue (trumpet) (1983--94) * Henry Tenyue (trombone) (1983--94) * Martin Meredith (saxophone) (1997— ) * Laurence Parry (trumpet, flugelhorn, trombone) (1995— )
