Archive note: This post records my 2016 trip to The O2 in London to see UB40 Labour of Love live. I’ve kept the original memories and song choices, while tidying the page so it works as part of the Clarissa’s Corner concert archive.
Seeing UB40 Live at The O2
I had booked tickets to see UB40 Labour of Love featuring Ali Campbell, Astro and Mickey Virtue. UB40 were a huge part of the music I grew up around, so finally hearing those songs live felt incredibly nostalgic.
It turned into a fantastic night and, at the time, only my second-ever concert. Sharing the experience with my mum made it especially memorable.
Labour of Love: Favourite Songs
The set drew heavily from the Labour of Love albums, which meant plenty of songs already wrapped up in old memories.
- Cherry Oh Baby
- Please Don’t Make Me Cry
- Red Red Wine
- Many Rivers to Cross
Labour of Love II
Labour of Love II also contains several tracks that instantly take me back, including:
- Groovin’
- Kingston Town
- Homely Girl
More Concert Memories
This concert became one of the early live-music memories in the Clarissa’s Corner archive. You can also read my Rod Stewart concert review at The O2 or browse more concert posts.
For current events and visitor information, see The O2 official website.
