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1985 studio album by UB40 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Baggariddim is the sixth album by UB40, released in 1985. Most of the tracks are reworkings of previous UB40 recordings that originally appeared on Labour of Love and Geffery Morgan, here showcasing guest singers and "toasters" on vocals. Guest artists included Chrissie Hynde, the leader of The Pretenders, and Douglas Gilbert, lead trombonist with the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO). In the UK, Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium, this album was released in a gatefold sleeve containing an additional 3-track 12" EP. The album features two hits, "I Got You Babe"—a duet with Hynde that reached number one in the UK, Ireland and Australia—and the UK number-three follow-up "Don't Break My Heart", which was the 'B-side' of "I Got You Babe" ("Theme from Labour of Love") with vocals added. The album was not released in the US or Canada, where instead an EP entitled Little Baggariddim was released.
Baggariddim | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 2 September 1985 | |||
Studio | The Abattoir, Birmingham | |||
Genre | Reggae | |||
Label | DEP International | |||
Producer | UB40 | |||
UB40 chronology | ||||
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Robert Christgau | A−[2] |
Rolling Stone | (favorable)[3] |
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Technical personnel
In 2021, UB40 released Bigga Baggariddim, their 20th album, which features collaborations with artists from the original Baggariddim and newer reggae artists. Songs on the new album include "Good Vibes Tonight" and "Message Of Love", while guests include Tippa Irie, KIOKO, House of Shem and Inner Circle.[4][5][6][7]
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