Promises and Lies

by UB40

Promises and Lies cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: July 1993
  • Label: Virgin
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 47:13
  • Community rating: 3.08/5 from 3 ratings

Artists on this release: Delroy McLean, Bitty McLean, George David Weiss, Hugo Peretti, Gerry Parchment, Luigi Creatore

Album Notes & Community Reviews

'Promises and Lies' captures the veteran British ensemble at the absolute zenith of their international commercial dominance. The album seamlessly polishes roots reggae rhythms into slick, mellow pop arrangements, anchored by their massively successful, chart-topping cover of a legendary Elvis Presley ballad.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic

Tracklist

  1. C'est La Vie (4:31)
  2. Desert Sand (4:48)
  3. Promises And Lies (3:38)
  4. Bring Me Your Cup (5:41)
  5. Higher Ground (4:21)
  6. Reggae Music (4:06)
  7. (I Can't Help) Falling In Love With You (3:27)
  8. Now And Then (3:40)
  9. Things Ain't Like They Used To Be (4:01)
  10. It's A Long Long Way (4:29)
  11. Sorry (4:27)

Credits

  • Brian Travers - arranged by [horns], performer
  • Henry Tenyue - arranged by [horns], trombone [guest]
  • Patrick Tenyue - arranged by [horns], trumpet [guest]
  • Ruth Rowland - calligraphy
  • Ali Campbell - performer
  • Astro - performer
  • Earl Falconer - performer
  • Jim Brown - performer

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