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Discover the story of the song > Kingston Town – UB40

Who sang Kingston Town?

UB40 released the song Kingston Town. Date of release: 19/3/1990.

Release date: 19/3/1990

Duration: 03:48

Producer(s): UB 40

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🎶 Kingston Town song analysis

This song is about a man who aspires to be king and have a queen by his side, and how he would give everything he has just to see the girls play in Kingston Town.

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UB40 - Short Biography

- UB40 is an English reggae and pop band, formed in December 1978 in Birmingham, England.
- They have had more than 50 singles in the UK Singles Chart, and have enjoyed international success.
- They have been nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album four times and in 1984 they were nominated for the Brit Award for Best British Band.
- UB40 has sold over 70 million records worldwide.
- The band's original line-up was diverse, with musicians of English, Welsh, Irish, Jamaican, Scottish and Yemeni descent.

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- "Kingston Town" is a song written, composed and performed by the Trinidadian singer Lord Creator in 1970.
- It was covered by the British reggae band UB40 in 1989 on the album Labour of Love II.
- It was released as a single in March 1990 and became a worldwide success, topping the charts in France for three weeks.
- The song is about the city of Kingston, Jamaica, and the fact that it is the singer's favorite place.
- The lyrics describe the people of the city, who are friendly and welcoming.
- The song has a catchy and upbeat melody, typical of reggae music.
- "Kingston Town" is considered one of the most popular songs of UB40.

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