Studio Album · No. 6
Baggariddim Songwriting Credits by UB40
Produced by UB40, Ray "Pablo" Falconer · Engineered by Howard Gray, John Shaw
DEP International
ReggaeDub
77%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 10 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 10 / 13 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether UB40 carries a lyricist or composer credit.
10 trackswritten by UB40
3 tracksoutside writers
UB40's roles on this album
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist77%
Composer77%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
13
Tracks
20
Lyricists
2
Producers
1985
Released
Data Insight
The band writes the music and the guests write the words, which is the only time the credit splits that way. The hit on it is a Sonny Bono song sung with Chrissie Hynde.
Baggariddim came out on DEP International in September 1985, UB40 rhythms with guest toasters over the top.
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 29 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Baggariddim
Who wrote Baggariddim?
UB40 wrote the music and the guest toasters wrote their own words. "I Got You Babe" is a Sonny Bono song.
How high did the single chart?
"I Got You Babe" reached number 28 on the Hot 100.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications rather than a sales figure for it.
Who engineered it?
Howard Gray and John Shaw.
Who produced it?
UB40 with Ray "Pablo" Falconer.
Who are the guests?
Pato Banton, Dillinger, Gunslinger, Sister V and others toasting over rhythms from the band's own records.
How long is the album?
47:51 across thirteen tracks.