Promises & Lies: The Story of UB40
Documentary in which members of the band recount their phenomenal rise to fame and speak with candour about their ongoing dispute.
One of the most commercially successful acts of all time, UB40 enjoyed decades of huge success, selling over 70 million records with global hits including Red Red Wine, Can't Help Falling in Love and I Got You Babe.
But stardom and fame came at a price, and the band found themselves victims of their own success - bankrupt and penniless.
Ali Campbell, Robin Campbell, Astro, Brian Travers, Mickey Virtue and Jimmy Brown recount their phenomenal rise to fame and speak with candour about their ongoing dispute that has split a family and a band as they continue to tour as two separate groups - both using the name UB40.
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Signing Off (2010 Digital Remaster)
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My Way Of Thinking
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Brass In Pocket
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Food For Thought
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The Earth Dies Screaming
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One In Ten (808 Original Mix)
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One In Ten
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Many Rivers To Cross
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Red Red Wine
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Rat In Mi Kitchen
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Promises and Lies
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Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain
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Dream A Lie (12" Version) (2010 Digital Remaster)
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Production Company | Special Treats Production |
| Director | Roger Penny |
| Editor | Roger Penny |
| Producer | Charlie Thomas |
| Director | Charlie Thomas |
| Producer | Andrew Winter |
| Executive Producer | Colin Burrows |
| Participant | Ali Campbell |
| Participant | Robin Campbell |
| Participant | Brian Travers |
| Participant | Astro |
| Production Manager | Louise Brookes |
| Camera Operator | Josh Adams |
| Camera Operator | Shane Appleton |
| Camera Operator | Phil Bradshaw |
| Camera Operator | Dennis Pollit |
| Camera Operator | Mark Pullon |
| Camera Operator | Mark Rivers |
| Camera Operator | Justin Savage |
| Sound | Rhys Adams |
| Sound | Matthew Clark |
| Sound | Tom Curry |
| Sound | Haresh Patel |
| Sound | Oliver Rotchell |
| Sound | Chris Woods |
| Production Assistant | Olivia Barnes |
| Production Assistant | Sam Caplowe |
| Production Assistant | Helen Carrie |
| Production Assistant | Anish Chadha |
| Production Assistant | Emily Sillett |
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