Baggariddim
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Baggariddim is an album
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...

 by UB40
UB40
UB40 are a British reggae/pop band formed in 1978 in Birmingham. The band has placed more than 50 singles in the UK Singles Chart, and has also achieved considerable international success. One of the world's best-selling music artists, UB40 have sold over 70 million records.Their hit singles...

, released in 1985. Most of the tracks are reworkings of previous UB40
UB40
UB40 are a British reggae/pop band formed in 1978 in Birmingham. The band has placed more than 50 singles in the UK Singles Chart, and has also achieved considerable international success. One of the world's best-selling music artists, UB40 have sold over 70 million records.Their hit singles...

 recordings that originally appeared on Labour of Love
Labour of Love
Labour of Love is a reggae album by UB40, the band's fourth studio album. It was originally released on 1 September 1983 and included the hits, "Red, Red Wine" , "Cherry Oh Baby" , "Many Rivers to Cross" , and "Please Don't Make Me Cry" .The entire album consists of cover versions of songs...

 and Geffery Morgan
Geffery Morgan
Geffery Morgan is the fifth studio album by UB40. Released in October 1984, it takes its title from a piece of chalk graffiti on a wall: "Geffery Morgan...loves white girls". Following the huge success of their covers album, Labour of Love, all tracks on this album are self-penned...

, here showcasing guest singers and "toasters" on vocals. Guest artists famously included Chrissie Hynde
Chrissie Hynde
Christine Ellen "Chrissie" Hynde is an US musician best known as the leader of the rock/new wave band the Pretenders. She is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist, and has been the only constant member of the band throughout its history.-Early life and career:Hynde is the daughter of a part-time...

, the leader of the rock/new wave band The Pretenders
The Pretenders
The Pretenders are an English rock band formed in Hereford, England in March 1978. The original band consisted of initiator and main songwriter Chrissie Hynde , James Honeyman-Scott , Pete Farndon , and Martin Chambers...

, and Douglas Gilbert, lead Trombonist with the London Symphony Orchestra
London Symphony Orchestra
The London Symphony Orchestra is a major orchestra of the United Kingdom, as well as one of the best-known orchestras in the world. Since 1982, the LSO has been based in London's Barbican Centre.-History:...

 (LSO).
In the UK, Germany, The Netherlands and Belgium this album was released in a gatefold sleeve containing an additional 3-track 12" EP. This album features two UK hits, "I Got You Babe", a duet with Chrissie Hynde
Chrissie Hynde
Christine Ellen "Chrissie" Hynde is an US musician best known as the leader of the rock/new wave band the Pretenders. She is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist, and has been the only constant member of the band throughout its history.-Early life and career:Hynde is the daughter of a part-time...

 that reached #1 in the UK and the #3 follow-up "Don't Break My Heart", which was the 'B-side' of "I Got You Babe" ("Theme from Labour of Love") with vocals added

Track listing

  1. "The King Step Mk.1" (feat. Pato Banton over "If It Happens Again") - 3;32
  2. "The Buzz Feeling" (feat. Gunslinger over "Cherry Oh Baby") - 3;41
  3. "Lyric Officer Mk.2" (feat. Dillinger over "If It Happens Again") - 3:16
  4. "Demonstrate" (feat. Admiral Jerry over "As Always You Were Wrong Again") - 3:55
  5. "Two in a One Mk.1" (feat. Pablo & Gunslinger over "The Pillow") - 3:18
  6. "Hold Your Position Mk.3" (feat. Stones over "If It Happens Again") - 3:56
  7. "Hip Hop Lyrical Robot" (feat. Pato Banton over "Your Eyes Were Open") - 4:22
  8. "Style Mk.4" (feat. Pablo over "If It Happens Again") - 4:02
  9. "Fight Fe Come in Mk.2" (feat. James Bon & General CP over "The Pillow") - 3:25
  10. "V's Version" (feat. Sister V over "Version Girl") - 3:25
  11. "Don't Break My Heart" - 3:49
  12. "I Got You Babe
    I Got You Babe
    "I Got You Babe" is a 1965 #1 single by American pop music duo Sonny & Cher.-Background and composition:Sonny Bono, a songwriter and record producer for Phil Spector, wrote the lyrics to and composed the music of the song for himself and his then-wife, Cher, late at night in their basement. Session...

    " (with Chrissie Hynde
    Chrissie Hynde
    Christine Ellen "Chrissie" Hynde is an US musician best known as the leader of the rock/new wave band the Pretenders. She is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist, and has been the only constant member of the band throughout its history.-Early life and career:Hynde is the daughter of a part-time...

    ) - 3:09
  13. "Mi Spliff" - 4:01
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