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UB40 Music Trivia Quiz

UB40 are the best selling reggae band from the Midlands in the UK. Sadly they split up with the two brothers forming two separate bands. Robin enlisted their other brother Duncan as lead singer while Ali formed a new UB40.

A multiple-choice quiz by lesn. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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lesn

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4 mins

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Multiple Choice

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394,857

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. The band came up with the name UB40 when they formed in 1978, but where did the idea for the name come from? Hint

UB40 was the reference number on all unemployment benefit forms

Initials and age of a favorite reggae artist

It was the postcode where the Campbell brothers lived

Ali commented that their Mum was Unbelievably Beautiful at 40

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Question 2 of 10

2. UB40's first gig was held at a pub located in Kings Heath on February 1979.
What was the name of the pub? Hint

The Hare and Hounds, Birmingham

The Beekeepers Arms, Leeds

The Kings Head, London

The Old Duke, Glasgow

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Question 3 of 10

3. UB40 have released a number of albums over the years but what was the name of their first album? Hint

'Labour of love'

'Signing off'

'Reggae for lovers'

'Red red wine'

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Question 4 of 10

4. When the band split which other band members joined Ali Campbell's version of UB40? Hint

Earl Falconer and Astro

Brian Travers and Micky Virtue

Brian Travers and Astro

Micky Virtue and Astro

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Question 5 of 10

5. The band have recorded many covers and also written some original songs, which of these was written by one of the band and was not a cover? Hint

'Red red wine'

'Food for thought'

'Kingston town'

'Impossible love'

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Question 6 of 10

6. Of the band's first three UK number one singles, which of these was not a number one hit? Hint

'(I Cant Help) Falling In Love With You'

'Red red wine'

'Kingston Town'

'I got you babe'

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which UB40 song has the following lyrics?
"The sunset outside my window
Has lost all it's glow
The rose in the garden, my love
Doesn't bloom any more" Hint

'Don't break my heart'

'Come back darling'

'Impossible love'

'Here I am'

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Question 8 of 10

8. UB40 featuring Ali, Micky and Astro recorded a song in 2014 entitled 'I want you' but what rock legend wrote this song? Hint

Prince

Paul McCartney

Bruce Springsteen

Bob Dylan

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Question 9 of 10

9. An easy one for UB40 fans. What song contains these lyrics?
"You make me laugh a lot
And buy me silly things
And I'd rather be with you than anyone else". Hint

'Dream a lie'

'Don't break my heart'

'Food for thought'

'Red red wine'

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Question 10 of 10

10. After UB40 split, which well known reggae artist was tipped to replace Ali as lead singer? Hint

Brinsley Forde (formerly of Aswad)

David Hinds

Cronyxx

Maxi Priest

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The band came up with the name UB40 when they formed in 1978, but where did the idea for the name come from?

Answer: UB40 was the reference number on all unemployment benefit forms

The name was selected in reference to a form issued to people claiming unemployment benefit from the UK government's Department of Employment. The designation UB40 stood for Unemployment Benefit, Form 40
Since many in the band were unemployed it seemed a good name to use.

2. UB40's first gig was held at a pub located in Kings Heath on February 1979. What was the name of the pub?

Answer: The Hare and Hounds, Birmingham

Their first gig took place on 9 February 1979 at 'The Hare & Hounds' Pub in Kings Heath, Birmingham for a friend's birthday party. This was later commemorated in October 2011 by the unveiling of a plaque at the venue.

3. UB40 have released a number of albums over the years but what was the name of their first album?

Answer: 'Signing off'

'Signing Off' was released on 29 August 1980. It entered the UK Albums Chart on 2nd October 1980, and spent 71 weeks in total on the chart.
Some of the tracks were recorded in a small bedsit and others in the garden, if you listen carefully you can hear birds singing on some tracks.

4. When the band split which other band members joined Ali Campbell's version of UB40?

Answer: Micky Virtue and Astro

Mickey Virtue (born Michael Virtue,plays keyboards. He was one of the first to join Ali).
Astro (born Terence Wilson,plays percussion, trumpet, vocals he did not join Ali immediately but joined him in 2013.

Fans are split over which version of UB40 they prefer. Some reason that Ali is the voice of the bands hits, so his is the real UB40
Ali himself referred to his brothers Duncan and Robin's UB40 as a Karaoke band.

5. The band have recorded many covers and also written some original songs, which of these was written by one of the band and was not a cover?

Answer: 'Food for thought'

'Food for thought' was written by Robin Campbell. 'Red red wine' was written by Neil Diamond, 'Kingston town' was written and originally recorded by Lord Creator in 1970.
'Impossible love' was recorded by Jamaican artist Honey Boy.

6. Of the band's first three UK number one singles, which of these was not a number one hit?

Answer: 'Kingston Town'

'(I Cant Help) Falling In Love With You' topped the charts in 1993
'I Got You Babe', featuring Chrissy Hyndes in 1985
'Red red wine' got to the top of the charts in 1983
'Kingston town' only got to number four in 1990

7. Which UB40 song has the following lyrics? "The sunset outside my window Has lost all it's glow The rose in the garden, my love Doesn't bloom any more"

Answer: 'Impossible love'

UB40 have recorded a number of songs on serious political subjects, but they have also recorded a number of love songs, mainly covers of early reggae songs for which they made sure the original writers got paid. This has earned them a lot of respect among Jamaican artists who made little to nothing from their original recordings.

8. UB40 featuring Ali, Micky and Astro recorded a song in 2014 entitled 'I want you' but what rock legend wrote this song?

Answer: Bob Dylan

Their version is very different to the Bob Dylan original, it is more upbeat with a light rock feel that is different to their more usual reggae sound.
Around the same time Robin and Duncan's UB40 recorded an old Willie Nelson country song 'Blue eyes crying in the rain'.

9. An easy one for UB40 fans. What song contains these lyrics? "You make me laugh a lot And buy me silly things And I'd rather be with you than anyone else".

Answer: 'Don't break my heart'

'Don't break my heart' is one of UB40s love songs with its haunting back beat and despairing lyrics about a love that's dying.
It reached number three in the UK charts in 1985.

10. After UB40 split, which well known reggae artist was tipped to replace Ali as lead singer?

Answer: Maxi Priest

Born of Jamaican descent, Maxi grew up in London listening to Reggae, Pop, Gospel, and R&B. From his first release in 1986, Maxi was often referred to as the "King of Lovers Rock." He has enjoyed 20-plus years as singer, songwriter, and performer, and remains as popular today as ever. However the much talked about joining UB40 didn't happen apart from recording some songs with them.

Source: Author lesn

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