Geffery Morgan Explained

Geffery Morgan is the fifth album by UB40. Released in 1984, it takes its title inspired by a band roadie who had a friend named "Geffery Morgan who ... loved white girls" Following the success of their covers album, Labour of Love, all tracks on this album are self-penned. The album contained the hit "If It Happens Again", which reached No. 9 in the UK Singles Chart.^[2]

Track listing

All tracks composed and arranged by UB40

1. "Riddle Me" – 3:57
2. "As Always You Were Wrong Again" – 3:37
3. "If It Happens Again" – 3:44
4. "D.U.B." – 4:52
5. "The Pillow" – 3:26
6. "Nkomo-A-Go-Go" – 3:06
7. "Seasons" – 3:48
8. "You're Not an Army" – 3:46
9. "I'm Not Fooled So Easily" – 4:14
10. "Your Eyes Were Open" – 5:00

Personnel

UB40

• Ali Campbell – lead vocals and backing vocals, rhythm guitar
• Robin Campbell – lead vocals and backing vocals, lead guitar
• Astro – trumpet and backing vocals
• Brian Travers – saxophone and lyricon
• Michael Virtue – synthesizers and electric piano
• Earl Falconer – bass
• Norman Hassan – trombone, percussions and backing vocals
• Jim Brown – electronic drums and drum machine

Notes and References

1. 29 September 1984. News. Record Mirror. 6. 13 March 2023.
2. Web site: UB40 Official Charts. Officialscharts.com. 12 June 2013.