Red Red Wine facts for kids

Red Red Wine is a very famous pop ballad. A ballad is a type of song that tells a story or expresses strong feelings. This song was first recorded by the singer Neil Diamond.

Neil Diamond's version of "Red Red Wine" was released in 1968. It reached number 62 on the Billboard Hot 100 music chart in the United States. The song's lyrics use the idea of "red red wine" to explore feelings of reflection or comfort.

UB40's Famous Cover Version

The song became even more famous when it was covered by the British band UB40. UB40 is known for their reggae music style.

First Release by UB40

UB40 released their version of "Red Red Wine" in August 1983. This version was a huge hit in the United Kingdom, reaching number 1 on the charts in 1984. In the United States, it reached number 34.

Later Success in the US

The song was released again in the United States in 1988. This time, it became a number 1 hit, making it one of UB40's most well-known songs around the world.

See also

In Spanish: Red Red Wine para niños