"Labour of Love II" is the ninth album by the British reggae band UB40, released on November 27, 1989. This album is a continuation of the band's successful formula of covering classic reggae and pop songs, following the original "Labour of Love" album released in 1983. "Labour of Love II" consists entirely of cover versions, showcasing the band's reggae-infused interpretation of songs that influenced them.
The album was well-received and features several notable tracks that became hits. Among the popular singles from the album are "Here I Am (Come and Take Me)," originally by Al Green, and "The Way You Do the Things You Do," a cover of the Temptations classic. Another standout track is "Kingston Town," which became a major hit and one of the band's signature songs. "Labour of Love II" solidified UB40's reputation for revitalizing and bringing reggae music to a wider international audience.
The album reached the top of the charts in several countries and continued the commercial success of the band's previous releases, cementing their place as one of the leading reggae bands of the time.
