UB40 - Here I Am (Come And Take Me)

What this video is

Released in 1990 to promote Labour of Love II (Virgin Records, November 1989), UB40's second album of classic covers, this video supports their reggae-inflected reading of Al Green's 1973 Hi Records soul classic. The cover reached No. 7 on the US Billboard Hot 100, demonstrating UB40's remarkable crossover appeal at the apex of their commercial success. The video's understated, performance-driven aesthetic reflects…

Why it matters

A landmark example of British reggae-pop's commercial zenith, demonstrating how UB40 systematically introduced classic American soul and R&B material to new global audiences through reggae reinterpretation. As a top-ten Billboard hit, the video served as a primary promotional vehicle bridging…

The director

Jim Gable is an American music video director, producer, and editor active from the late 1980s onward. He has directed and produced over a hundred music videos, concert films, and documentaries, collaborating with artists including The Rolling Stones, David…