It became a staple on international radio, further cementing their status as the group with the most weeks spent on the UK singles chart during the 1980s (a record shared with Madness).
UB40’s rendition of is a quintessential example of the band's signature "reggae-pop" style, which propelled them to global stardom in the 1980s and 90s. Originally a 1964 hit by The Temptations , UB40 reimagined the Motown classic for their 1989 album, Labour of Love II , a project dedicated to covering the songs that influenced them. Background and Production ub40_the_way_you_do_the_things_you_do_official_...
: UB40 , an English reggae and pop band formed in Birmingham in 1978. It became a staple on international radio, further
It reached on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. Background and Production : UB40 , an English
: The song features romantic, metaphorical praise for a partner, with lines like "You make my life so sweet / I like the way you do the things you do".
: UB40 is renowned for "reggae cover versions," often taking R&B or pop tracks and infusing them with Jamaican-inspired rhythms. Musical Style & Content
: The Official Music Video (originally released in 1990 and later uploaded to YouTube in 2009) showcases the band’s relaxed stage presence and the vibrant energy of their live-recorded style. Chart Performance