: The Official Music Video (originally released in 1990 and later uploaded to YouTube in 2009) showcases the band’s relaxed stage presence and the vibrant energy of their live-recorded style. Chart Performance
: The song features romantic, metaphorical praise for a partner, with lines like "You make my life so sweet / I like the way you do the things you do". ub40_the_way_you_do_the_things_you_do_official_...
It reached on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. : The Official Music Video (originally released in
: UB40 is renowned for "reggae cover versions," often taking R&B or pop tracks and infusing them with Jamaican-inspired rhythms. Musical Style & Content : UB40 is renowned for "reggae cover versions,"
UB40’s rendition of is a quintessential example of the band's signature "reggae-pop" style, which propelled them to global stardom in the 1980s and 90s. Originally a 1964 hit by The Temptations , UB40 reimagined the Motown classic for their 1989 album, Labour of Love II , a project dedicated to covering the songs that influenced them. Background and Production