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UB40 - Reggae Stars Trivia Quiz

Dedicated to possibly the best mainstream Reggae artists ever, and definitely the most well known! However, if you are looking for mainstream songs... well, you might just find it here!

A multiple-choice quiz by Gayleg. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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Author
Gayleg

Time
3 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
124,247

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. UB40 has recorded mainly love songs.

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. One of the UB40 albums was made into a short movie, with members of the band taking the main roles. Which was it? Hint

Labour of Love 2

Cover Up

Promises and Lies

Labour of Love

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Question 3 of 10

3. Robin Campbell, backup singer to his brother Ali, sings two solos on a couple of the albums.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. UB40 was the first Reggae group allowed behind the Iron Curtain.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was on the cover of UB40's first album, 'Signing Off'? Hint

A British unemployment benefit form

A picture of the band's collective signatures

A British driver's licence

A picture of a dole office in Birmingham

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Question 6 of 10

6. Ali and Robin sing the main vocals, but who else in the band has sung solos? Hint

Astro, Norman and Earl

Astro, Jimmy and Earl

Jimmy and Mickey

Mickey and Norman

7. The UB's are well known for doing cover versions of Reggae songs. They released an album on which the 'Fathers' of Reggae cover well-known UB40 songs. In February 2003, how many cover albums had the UB's released? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. The UB's wrote and sang a song called 'The Pillow'. What was it about? Hint

The smothering of a scandal

Getting your head down at the end of a hard day

The life of a prostitute

A pillow fight between lovers

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Question 9 of 10

9. When did UB40 form? Hint

1983

1990

1970

1978

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many songs did Chrissi Hynde record with UB40? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. UB40 has recorded mainly love songs.

Answer: False

The UB's are incredibly versatile, commenting on war, politics, love and hate, and pretty much whatever the band members decide needs to be heard. This is not to say that they are a political band, but they do make valid points in their songs.

2. One of the UB40 albums was made into a short movie, with members of the band taking the main roles. Which was it?

Answer: Labour of Love

'Labour of Love' was filmed in Birmingham, telling the love story of boy meets girl, finds out girl lied to him, gets beaten up by girl's boyfriend, and finally wins girl... full cast of boxers, drunks, and prostitutes included!

3. Robin Campbell, backup singer to his brother Ali, sings two solos on a couple of the albums.

Answer: True

Robin actually has a great voice and has recorded a cover version of 'Mr Fix-it' on 'Labour of Love 3' and 'Sweet Sensation' on 'Labour of Love 1'. When asked why he didn't sing more, he said that he hates doing main vocals and only takes on songs that Ali refuses to record!

4. UB40 was the first Reggae group allowed behind the Iron Curtain.

Answer: True

When the UB's performed in Russia, they had continuous arguments with officials who wouldn't let their fans stand up and dance! Robin is quite good in shouty Russian!

5. What was on the cover of UB40's first album, 'Signing Off'?

Answer: A British unemployment benefit form

The UB's had to post the form to themselves in order to get the postage stamp on it, and thereby make it legal! This was the only copyright law they had to bypass in order to use the form as an album cover.

6. Ali and Robin sing the main vocals, but who else in the band has sung solos?

Answer: Astro, Norman and Earl

Astro, Norman, and Earl specialise in the dub part of UB40 songs! Astro is most well known for 'Rat in mi Kitchen', while Earl will be remembered for 'Reggae Music' and Norman for 'Johnny Too Bad'.

Answer: 4

'Labour of Love' 1, 2 and 3 are just that, tributes to the music that the band loves, while the 'Father's' album was a real treat for the band, because they asked all their Reggae heroes to sing the UB lyrics to the UB sound. The result? Magic!

8. The UB's wrote and sang a song called 'The Pillow'. What was it about?

Answer: The life of a prostitute

'The Pillow' was based on the prostitutes in Balsall Heath, in Birmingham, but manages to describe the general life of prostitution as well. The video features Ali singing outside of the Moulin Rouge in Paris... enough said.

9. When did UB40 form?

Answer: 1978

UB40, along with the Rolling Stones, is one of the bands that has stuck together. The band still consists of the original 8 members, and even though they have added and subtracted a few musicians, the core 8 have remained, and have stayed loyal and true to each other.

10. How many songs did Chrissi Hynde record with UB40?

Answer: 2

Chrissi recorded 'Breakfast in Bed' and 'I Got You Babe', although 'I Got You Babe' seems to be the most well known! With 'I Got You Babe' both Chrissi and Ali battled to find a note that would suit them both, resulting in Chrissi singing a little lower than normal and Ali a little higher. Still works, though!

Source: Author Gayleg

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