''Geffery Morgan'' is the fifth album by
UB40
UB40 are an English reggae 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 Grammy ...
. Released in 1984, it takes its title from 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", which reached No. 9 in the
UK Singles Chart.
Track listing
All tracks composed and arranged by UB40
#"Riddle Me" – 3:57
#"As Always You Were Wrong Again" – 3:37
#"
If It Happens Again" – 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 and co-founder of the British reggae band UB40.
UB40 sold more than 70 million records worldwide and toured for 30 years with the original l ...
– 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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