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This page lists the song chart entries of UB40.A list of the hit albums by UB40 is also available.
The songs are listed with the most widely successful first.
# |
Artist |
Song Title |
Year |
Chart Entries |
1 |
UB40 |
Can't Help Falling in Love |
1993 |
UK 1 - May 1993 (16 weeks), US Billboard 1 - May 1993 (29 weeks), US CashBox 1 of 1993, Japan (Tokyo) 1 - Jun 1993 (23 weeks), Holland 1 - May 1993 (17 weeks), Sweden 1 - Jun 1993 (6 weeks), Finland 1 for 2 weeks - Jun 1993, Austria 1 - Jul 1993 (4 months), Belgium 1 - Jun 1993 (15 weeks), Canada RPM 1 for 2 weeks - Jul 1993, New Zealand 1 for 11 weeks - Jun 1993, Australia 1 for 7 weeks - Jul 1993, Europe 1 for 2 weeks - Jul 1993, Spain 1 for 1 week - Aug 1993, ASCAP song of 1993, Japan (Osaku) 2 of 1993 (peak 1 29 weeks), Switzerland 2 - Jun 1993 (26 weeks), Germany 2 - Jun 1993 (5 months), ODK Germany 2 - Jun 1993 (29 weeks) (14 weeks in top 10), US Platinum (certified by RIAA in Aug 1993), UK Platinum (certified by BPI in Jul 1993), US BB 3 of 1993, Australia 3 of 1993, US Radio 4 of 1993 (peak 1 13 weeks), Norway 4 - Jun 1993 (11 weeks), Switzerland 6 of 1993, Canada 6 of 1993, POP 6 of 1993, ARC 7 of 1993 (peak 1 19 weeks), France 10 - May 1993 (1 week), Poland 12 - Aug 1993 (14 weeks), Brazil 31 of 1993, Scrobulate 48 of reggae, Germany 85 of the 1990s (peak 2 17 weeks), Italy 88 of 1993, UKMIX 421, OzNet 836 |
2 |
UB40 |
Red Red Wine |
1983 |
UK 1 - Aug 1983 (14 weeks), US Billboard 1 - Aug 1988 (25 weeks), Holland 1 - Sep 1983 (11 weeks), Eire 1 for 3 weeks - Sep 1983, Canada RPM 1 for 2 weeks - Feb 1984, New Zealand 1 for 1 week - Oct 1983, Springbok 1 - Jan 1984 (24 weeks), South Africa 1 of 1984, Canada 2 - Dec 1983 (13 weeks), Belgium 2 - Sep 1983 (9 weeks), US Gold (certified by RIAA in Jan 1989), UK Gold (certified by BPI in Nov 1985), Austria 5 - Dec 1983 (3 months), Japan (Tokyo) 7 - Nov 1988 (10 weeks), Poland 7 - Sep 1983 (10 weeks), Switzerland 8 - Nov 1983 (10 weeks), Norway 10 - Oct 1983 (1 week), Germany 11 - Oct 1983 (3 months), ODK Germany 12 - Oct 1983 (15 weeks), POP 12 of 1988, Sweden (alt) 14 - Oct 1983 (12 weeks), Brazil 14 of 1988, Canada 18 of 1984, Scrobulate 19 of reggae, US Radio 27 of 1988 (peak 1 9 weeks), US BB 39 of 1988, US CashBox 42 of 1988, ARC 42 of 1988 (peak 1 12 weeks), KROQ 50 of 1983, OzNet 64, Europe 87 of the 1980s (1983), UKMIX 523, RYM 98 of 1983, Party 75 of 2007 |
3 |
UB40 |
Kingston Town |
1990 |
Holland 1 - Apr 1990 (14 weeks), UK 4 - Mar 1990 (12 weeks), Belgium 4 - Apr 1990 (14 weeks), Germany Gold (certified by BMieV in 1990), Sweden 5 - Apr 1990 (6 weeks), Germany 5 - May 1990 (6 months), ODK Germany 5 - May 1990 (37 weeks) (16 weeks in top 10), Austria 6 - Jun 1990 (6 months), France 8 - Apr 1990 (1 week), Switzerland 8 - Sep 1990 (20 weeks), France (InfoDisc) 41 of the 1990s (peak 1, 29 weeks, 581k sales estimated, 1990), Germany 60 of the 1990s (peak 5 24 weeks), Scrobulate 76 of reggae, Europe 94 of the 1990s (1990), UK Silver (certified by BPI in May 1990) |
4 |
UB40 |
The Way You do the Things You Do |
1990 |
US Gold (certified by RIAA in Jan 1991), US Billboard 6 - Sep 1990 (24 weeks), Holland 11 - Aug 1990 (7 weeks), Sweden 15 - Mar 1991 (4 weeks), KROQ 22 of 1990, POP 23 of 1990, Belgium 27 - Sep 1990 (3 weeks), ARC 42 of 1990 (peak 6 15 weeks), UK 49 - Feb 1991 (4 weeks), ODK Germany 53 - Mar 1991 (12 weeks), US BB 71 of 1991, US Radio 81 of 1990 (peak 9 8 weeks) |
5 |
UB40 |
Higher Ground |
1993 |
Spain 1 for 1 week - Nov 1993, UK 8 - Aug 1993 (9 weeks), Holland 8 - Aug 1993 (10 weeks), Belgium 11 - Sep 1993 (9 weeks), Sweden 16 - Sep 1993 (3 weeks), Austria 16 - Oct 1993 (3 months), Switzerland 19 - Oct 1993 (10 weeks), ODK Germany 21 - Sep 1993 (22 weeks), Japan (Tokyo) 41 - Sep 1993 (13 weeks), US Billboard 45 - Oct 1993 (20 weeks), US Radio 82 of 1994 (peak 17 3 weeks) |
6 |
UB40 |
Here I am (Come & Take Me) |
1991 |
US Billboard 7 - Mar 1991 (25 weeks), Holland 8 - Feb 1990 (8 weeks), Belgium 21 - Mar 1990 (5 weeks), Australia 25 of 1991, Japan (Tokyo) 37 - Jul 1991 (7 weeks), UK 46 - Jan 1990 (3 weeks), KROQ 47 of 1990, US Radio 69 of 1991 (peak 8 7 weeks), US BB 72 of 1991 |
7 |
UB40 |
Food For Thought |
1980 |
New Zealand 1 for 4 weeks - Sep 1980, UK 4 - Mar 1980 (13 weeks), Holland 4 - Apr 1983 (9 weeks), France (SNEP) 6 - Sep 1980 (2 months), France 9 - Apr 1980 (1 week), Belgium 20 - May 1983 (1 week), Holland free40 89 of 1983, France (InfoDisc) 245 of the 1980s (peak 5, 20 weeks, 512k sales estimated, 1980), UK Silver (certified by BPI in May 1980), RYM 134 of 1980 |
8 |
UB40 |
Homely Girl |
1989 |
Holland 2 - Nov 1989 (13 weeks), UK 6 - Nov 1989 (10 weeks), Belgium 6 - Dec 1989 (13 weeks), France 7 - Jan 1990 (1 week), Poland 46 - Jan 1990 (5 weeks), Japan (Tokyo) 76 - Dec 1989 (1 week) |
9 |
UB40 |
Don't Break My Heart |
1985 |
UK 3 - Oct 1985 (13 weeks), France 5 - Mar 1986 (2 weeks), Holland 13 - Nov 1985 (8 weeks), Belgium 15 - Nov 1985 (3 weeks), Sweden 18 - Nov 1985 (1 week), UK Silver (certified by BPI in Dec 1985) |
10 |
UB40 |
Tell Me is it True |
1997 |
UK 14 - Aug 1997 (4 weeks), Holland 26 - Jul 1997 (6 weeks), Japan (Tokyo) 75 - Jul 1997 (6 weeks), ODK Germany 89 - Jul 1997 (6 weeks) |
11 |
UB40 |
If it Happens Again |
1984 |
Holland 7 - Sep 1984 (8 weeks), UK 9 - Sep 1984 (8 weeks), Sweden 12 - Sep 1984 (3 weeks), Belgium 13 - Oct 1984 (2 weeks), KROQ 97 of 1984 |
12 |
UB40 |
Where Did I Go Wrong |
1988 |
Holland 4 - Sep 1988 (10 weeks), Belgium 10 - Sep 1988 (8 weeks), UK 26 - Aug 1988 (6 weeks), KROQ 64 of 1989 |
13 |
UB40 |
Come Out To Play |
1988 |
Holland 15 - Dec 1988 (6 weeks), Belgium 18 - Jan 1989 (2 weeks), UK 77 - Dec 1988 (3 weeks), KROQ 104 of 1988 |
14 |
UB40 |
Sing Our Own Song |
1986 |
Holland 1 - Jul 1986 (15 weeks), UK 5 - Jul 1986 (10 weeks), Belgium 8 - Aug 1986 (10 weeks) |
15 |
UB40 |
Until My Dying Day |
1995 |
France 3 - Nov 1995 (1 week), UK 15 - Nov 1995 (6 weeks), ODK Germany 88 - Dec 1995 (4 weeks) |
16 |
UB40 |
Since I Met You Lady |
2001 |
UK 40 - Oct 2001 (2 weeks), Japan (Tokyo) 66 - Mar 2002 (2 weeks) |
17 |
UB40 |
Maybe Tomorrow |
1987 |
Holland 3 - Oct 1987 (11 weeks), Belgium 7 - Oct 1987 (8 weeks), UK 14 - Oct 1987 (8 weeks) |
18 |
UB40 |
Please Don't Make Me Cry |
1983 |
Holland 4 - Nov 1983 (8 weeks), Belgium 5 - Nov 1983 (10 weeks), UK 10 - Oct 1983 (8 weeks) |
19 |
UB40 |
One in Ten |
1981 |
UK 7 - Aug 1981 (10 weeks), France 8 - Aug 1981 (1 week), RYM 169 of 1981 |
20 |
UB40 |
Rat in Mi Kitchen |
1987 |
Holland 7 - Jan 1987 (10 weeks), Belgium 7 - Feb 1987 (8 weeks), UK 12 - Jan 1987 (7 weeks) |
21 |
UB40 |
The Earth Dies Screaming |
1980 |
France 2 - Jan 1981 (2 weeks), UK 10 - Nov 1980 (12 weeks) |
22 |
UB40 |
Bring Me Your Cup |
1993 |
UK 24 - Dec 1993 (6 weeks), Holland 25 - Dec 1993 (5 weeks), ODK Germany 52 - Jan 1994 (14 weeks) |
23 |
UB40 |
King |
1980 |
UK 4 - Mar 1980 (13 weeks), UK Silver (certified by BPI in May 1980), RYM 134 of 1980 |
24 |
UB40 |
Watchdogs |
1987 |
Holland 8 - May 1987 (9 weeks), Belgium 20 - Jun 1987 (2 weeks), UK 39 - May 1987 (4 weeks) |
25 |
UB40 |
Groovin' |
1991 |
Holland 18 - Dec 1990 (6 weeks), Belgium 25 - Feb 1991 (1 week), US Billboard 90 - Nov 1991 (5 weeks) |
26 |
UB40 |
Cherry Oh Baby |
1984 |
Holland 7 - Apr 1984 (9 weeks), UK 12 - Mar 1984 (8 weeks), Belgium 24 - Mar 1984 (5 weeks) |
27 |
UB40 |
Kiss & Say Goodbye |
2005 |
UK 19 - Jun 2005 (4 weeks), ODK Germany 89 - Jul 2005 (3 weeks) |
28 |
UB40 |
Wear You to the Ball |
1990 |
France 6 - Sep 1990 (4 weeks), UK 35 - Jul 1990 (6 weeks) |
29 |
UB40 |
C'est La Vie |
1994 |
Holland 28 - Apr 1994 (3 weeks), UK 37 - Apr 1994 (3 weeks) |
30 |
UB40 |
Impossible Love |
1990 |
UK 47 - Dec 1990 (3 weeks), ODK Germany 55 - Dec 1990 (16 weeks) |
31 |
UB40 |
I Would Do For You |
1989 |
Holland 33 - Jul 1989 (3 weeks), UK 45 - Jun 1989 (5 weeks) |
32 |
UB40 |
Love is All is Alright |
1982 |
Holland 22 - Nov 1982 (4 weeks), UK 29 - May 1982 (7 weeks) |
33 |
UB40 |
I've Got Mine |
1983 |
Holland 14 - Feb 1983 (6 weeks), UK 45 - Feb 1983 (4 weeks) |
34 |
UB40 |
All I Want To Do |
1986 |
Holland 30 - Nov 1986 (3 weeks), UK 41 - Sep 1986 (5 weeks) |
35 |
UB40 |
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot |
2003 |
UK 15 - Nov 2003 (14 weeks) |
36 |
UB40 |
Reasons |
2005 |
UK 75 - Sep 2005 (1 week) |
37 |
UB40 |
Reggae Music |
1994 |
UK 28 - Aug 1994 (2 weeks) |
38 |
UB40 |
Come Back Darling |
1998 |
UK 10 - Oct 1998 (6 weeks) |
39 |
UB40 |
Cover Up |
2002 |
UK 54 - Mar 2002 (1 week) |
40 |
UB40 |
Tears From My Eyes |
1991 |
Holland 15 - Apr 1991 (6 weeks), Belgium 16 - Apr 1991 (4 weeks) |
41 |
UB40 |
Always There |
1997 |
UK 53 - Nov 1997 (1 week) |
42 |
UB40 |
Sparkle Of My Eyes |
2001 |
UK 40 - Oct 2001 (2 weeks) |
43 |
UB40 |
Holly Holy |
1998 |
UK 31 - Dec 1998 (3 weeks) |
44 |
UB40 |
Train is Coming |
1999 |
UK 30 - May 1999 (2 weeks) |
45 |
UB40 |
I Think It's Going to Rain Again |
1980 |
UK 6 - Jun 1980 (10 weeks) |
46 |
UB40 |
My Way of Thinking |
1980 |
UK 6 - Jun 1980 (10 weeks) |
47 |
UB40 |
Light My Fire |
2000 |
UK 63 - Dec 2000 (1 week) |
48 |
UB40 |
Dream a Lie |
1980 |
UK 10 - Nov 1980 (12 weeks) |
49 |
UB40 |
Don't Let it Pass You By |
1981 |
UK 16 - May 1981 (9 weeks) |
50 |
UB40 |
Don't Slow Down |
1981 |
UK 16 - May 1981 (9 weeks) |
51 |
UB40 |
Many Rivers to Cross |
1983 |
UK 16 - Dec 1983 (8 weeks) |
52 |
UB40 |
So Here I Am |
1982 |
UK 25 - Aug 1982 (9 weeks) |
53 |
UB40 |
I Won't Close My Eyes |
1982 |
UK 32 - Feb 1982 (6 weeks) |
54 |
UB40 |
Riddle Me |
1984 |
UK 59 - Dec 1984 (4 weeks) |
55 |
UB40 |
I'm Not Fooled So Easily |
1985 |
UK 79 - Mar 1985 (2 weeks) |
56 |
UB40 |
The Pillow |
1985 |
UK 79 - Mar 1985 (2 weeks) |
57 |
UB40 |
Sufferin' |
1983 |
RYM 98 of 1983 |
58 |
UB40 |
Present Arms |
1981 |
RYM 169 of 1981 |
In addition to the above listed songs UB40 also contributed to the
following entries:
# |
Artist |
Song Title |
Year |
Chart Entries |
1 |
UB40 & Chrissie Hynde |
I Got You Babe |
1985 |
UK 1 - Aug 1985 (13 weeks), Holland 1 - Aug 1985 (15 weeks), Eire 1 for 2 weeks - Aug 1985, New Zealand 1 for 6 weeks - Sep 1985, Australia 1 for 3 weeks - Oct 1985, Canada 4 - Sep 1985 (11 weeks), Belgium 4 - Aug 1985 (12 weeks), UK Gold (certified by BPI in Dec 1985), Australia 8 of 1985, Switzerland 15 - Oct 1985 (6 weeks), ODK Germany 15 - Sep 1985 (13 weeks), Austria 16 - Oct 1985 (2 months), Sweden (alt) 17 - Aug 1985 (4 weeks), Germany 19 - Oct 1985 (1 month), Poland 22 - Aug 1985 (4 weeks), US Billboard 28 - Jul 1985 (14 weeks), KROQ 35 of 1985, Canada 51 of 1985, OzNet 435 |
2 |
Robert Palmer & UB40 |
I'll Be Your Baby Tonight |
1990 |
New Zealand 1 for 1 week - Feb 1991, Poland 3 - Jan 1991 (10 weeks), Holland 5 - Nov 1990 (9 weeks), Austria 5 - Dec 1990 (4 months), Switzerland 5 - Dec 1990 (20 weeks), UK 6 - Nov 1990 (10 weeks), Belgium 9 - Nov 1990 (12 weeks), Sweden 12 - Dec 1990 (4 weeks), Switzerland 14 of 1991, ODK Germany 14 - Dec 1990 (31 weeks), Germany 16 - Jan 1991 (3 months), Holland free40 75 of 1990, Japan (Tokyo) 81 - Nov 1990 (1 week), OzNet 361 |
3 |
UB40 & Chrissie Hynde |
Breakfast in Bed |
1988 |
Holland 5 - Jun 1988 (10 weeks), UK 6 - Jun 1988 (11 weeks), Belgium 10 - Jul 1988 (4 weeks), Switzerland 16 - Aug 1988 (5 weeks), KROQ 38 of 1988, ODK Germany 40 - Aug 1988 (8 weeks) |
4 |
Afrika Bambaataa & The Family & UB40 |
Reckless |
1988 |
Holland 5 - Feb 1988 (10 weeks), Belgium 6 - Mar 1988 (6 weeks), UK 17 - Feb 1988 (9 weeks), Italy 21 of 1988 |
5 |
808 State & UB40 |
One in Ten |
1992 |
UK 17 - Dec 1992 (8 weeks), Holland 25 - Feb 1993 (4 weeks) |
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Previous Comments (newest first)
21 Jan 2018
Double Listing - Can't Help Falling In Love
Per my e-mail dated 22 Dec 2017, #1 & #47 still need to be combined.
Don't know how that was missed, now done, thanks
22 Dec 2017
Double LIsting - Can't Help Falling In Love
#1 & #47 are the same.
Data fixed, thanks