''Geffery Morgan'' is the fifth album by
UB40
UB40 are an English reggae and pop band, formed in December 1978 in Birmingham, England. The band has had more than 50 singles in the UK Singles Chart, and has also achieved considerable international success. They have been nominated for the ...
. Released in 1984, it takes its title inspired by a band roadie who had a friend named "Geffery Morgan who ... loved white girls" Following the success of their covers album, ''
Labour of Love
''Labour of Love'' is the fourth studio album by British reggae band UB40, and their first album of cover versions. Released in the UK on 12 September 1983, the album is best known for containing the song "Red Red Wine", a worldwide number-one ...
'', all tracks on this album are self-penned. The album contained the hit "
If It Happens Again
"If It Happens Again" is a song and single written and performed by British group, UB40.
It was featured on their album '' Geffery Morgan'' and was released in 1984 reaching 9, on the UK charts, staying for eight weeks. It also made 9 on the ...
", which reached No. 9 in the
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart (currently titled Official Singles Chart, with the upper section more commonly known as the Official UK Top 40) is compiled by the Official Charts Company (OCC), on behalf of the British record industry, listing the top-s ...
.
Track listing
All tracks composed and arranged by UB40
#"Riddle Me" – 3:57
#"As Always You Were Wrong Again" – 3:37
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If It Happens Again
"If It Happens Again" is a song and single written and performed by British group, UB40.
It was featured on their album '' Geffery Morgan'' and was released in 1984 reaching 9, on the UK charts, staying for eight weeks. It also made 9 on the ...
" – 3:44
#"D.U.B." – 4:52
#"The Pillow" – 3:26
#"Nkomo-A-Go-Go" – 3:06
#"Seasons" – 3:48
#"You're Not an Army" – 3:46
#"I'm Not Fooled So Easily" – 4:14
#"Your Eyes Were Open" – 5:00
Personnel
;UB40
*
Ali Campbell
Alistair Ian Campbell (born 15 February 1959) is an English singer and songwriter who was lead singer of the British reggae band UB40. As part of UB40, Campbell sold over 70 million records worldwide and toured the globe for 30 years. In 2008, C ...
– lead vocals and backing vocals, rhythm guitar
*
Robin Campbell – lead vocals and backing vocals, lead guitar
* Astro – trumpet and backing vocals
* Brian Travers – saxophone and lyricon
* Michael Virtue – synthesizers and electric piano
* Earl Falconer – bass
* Norman Hassan – trombone, percussions and backing vocals
* Jim Brown – electronic drums and drum machine
References
1984 albums
UB40 albums
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