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 Post subject: [2014-10-14] Ali Campbell With Astro And Mickey (ex-UB40) "Silhouette" (Metropolis)
PostPosted: Sun Aug 10, 2014 7:44 pm 
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Silhouette is the new single from Ali Campbell, the legendary voice of UB40 reunited with Astro and Mickey. Recorded partly in London's renowned RAK Studios, Silhouette is an inspired mix of freshly-minted new songs and sparkling, reggaefied cover versions of classics by The Beatles, Bob Dylan, The Chi-Lites and others. Silhouette was originally a 1957 hit for the American doo-wop group The Rays, and later helped to break Herman's Hermits in the States. The yearning take that appears on Silhouette, however, owes more to an early 1970s version by the crown prince of reggae, the late Dennis Brown.

As founding members of UB40, Ali, Mickey and Astro helped to define reggae music for a generation. The iconic Birmingham reggae troupe topped the UK singles chart on three occasions and sold 70 million records as they took their smooth yet rootsy musical blend to all corners of the globe. Campbell left the band in 2008 after 28 years and has since released four reggae-themed solo collections, with Mickey, who left UB40 soon after Ali, joining him on keys. Astro remained with the band until November 2013, when he left to team up again with Ali and Mickey.

Ali's voice remains as strong as ever - rich, melodic and instantly recognisable. “He’s a genius in the way he can work a set of lyrics around a great melody,” says Mickey. “Any song he sings could easily be a UB40 tune.”

1. Anytime At All
2. Silhouette
3. Cyber Bully Boys
4. Reggae Music
5. I'm Missing You
6. Who Will Remember Them
7. Fajian Sunset
8. Sha La La
9. Tomorrow On My Shoulders
10. Our Love
11. History
12. I Want You
13. Yes I'm Ready

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 Post subject: [2014-10-14] Ali Campbell With Astro And Mickey (ex-UB40) "Silhouette" (Metropolis)
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 Post subject: [2014-10-14] Ali Campbell With Astro And Mickey (ex-UB40) "Silhouette" (Metropolis)
PostPosted: Sun Aug 10, 2014 7:54 pm 
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Silhouette was originally a 1957 hit for the American doo-wop group The Rays, and later helped to break Herman's Hermits in the States.


Those versions were under the title "Silhouettes" (plural), but it is the same song.

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